6400B Series | Wayne Kerr Electronics

2 models:

6430B - 20 Hz to 500 kHz
6440B - 20 Hz to 3 MHz

Overview

The 6400B Precision Component Analyzer stands out for its comprehensive and accurate testing of passive components up to 3 MHz. It's particularly tailored for capacitor manufacturers, offering fast automatic production testing and complete design characterization. With a focus on high performance at an unbeatable price, the 6400B achieves a basic accuracy of 0.02%, making it a valuable tool for passive component designers, manufacturing tests, materials design and testing, as well as circuit designers evaluating component characteristics.

Data Sheet

Technical Specification

Measurement Functions

Inductance (L), impedance (Z), DC resistance (Rdc), capacitance (C)
Series or Parallel Equivalent Circuit C+R, C+D, C+Q, L+R, L+Q
Series equivalent circuit only X+R, X+D, X+Q
Parallel equivalent circuit only C+G, B+G, B+D, B+Q
Polar Form Z + Phase Angle, Y + Phase Angle

Frequency Range

6430B - 20 Hz to 500 kHz > 1000 steps ( > 1500 steps with analysis option fitted)
6440B - 20 Hz to 3 MHz > 1800 steps

Drive Level(Rdc)

100 mV or 1 V with 100 Ω source resistance

Internal DC Bias Supply

2 V with rapid charge capacitor bias

DC Bias Voltage (External)

External supply of up to ±60 V may be connected via rear panel

Measurement Speeds

4 speeds selectable
Up to 20 measurements per second for test frequencies ≧100 Hz

Measurement Ranges

R, Z 0.01 mΩ to > 2 GΩ
G, Y 1 nS to > 2 kS
L 0.1 nH to > 2 kH
C 1 fF to > 1 F
D 0.00001 to >1000
Q 0.00001 to >1000
Rdc 0.1 mΩ to > 10 MΩ

Accuracy

L/C ±0.05%
R ±0.02%
Q ± 0.05 %(Q + 1/Q)
D ±0.0002(1+ D2)
Rdc ± 0.1%

Accuracy varies with component range measurement speed and frequency

Input Specification

Power supply 230 V AC ±10% or 115 V AC ±10% (selectable)
Mains frequency 50/60 Hz
150VA maximum consumption

Display

Monochrome LCD, 320x240 resolution, CFL backlight, high contrast
Visible area 115 x 86mm
Viewing angle 45°

Measurement
Connections

4 front panel BNC sockets
4-wire (Kelvin) measurements with screen at ground potential

Key Features

High Precision Testing: Achieves a basic measurement accuracy of 0.02%, ensuring thorough and accurate component evaluation.

Fast Automatic Testing: Designed for rapid production testing, capable of performing up to eight different tests on each component with multi-frequency mode for performance evaluation over a specified frequency range.

Comprehensive Measurement Functions: Includes a graphical sweep across all measurement functions, offering detailed analysis capabilities.

Large LCD Display: Features a large, easy-to-read LCD display, enhancing the user interface for simplified operation.

Protection Against Charged Capacitors: Incorporates an Overload Protection Unit (1J1100) to safeguard against charged capacitors, ensuring durability and reliability.

Resonant Frequency Calculation: Automatically calculates the resonant frequency of components, along with their equivalent series or parallel circuit values at that frequency.