6500P Series

7 models from 20Hz to 5, 10, 15, 20, 30, 50, and 120MHz

Overview

The 6500P Series HF LCR Meters are precision instruments designed to meet the varied needs of manufacturing and testing with a focus on high frequency component analysis. With a wide range of frequency specifications, these meters are tailored to offer the best match for application requirements and budget constraints. Known for their high measurement accuracy and versatility, the 6500P series is an ideal solution for tasks requiring detailed component evaluation and characterization.

Data Sheet

Technical Specification

Measurement Functions

Capacitance (C), Inductance (L), Resistance (R), Reactance (X), Conductance (G), Susceptance (B)
Dissipation Factor (D), Quality Factor (Q), Impedance (Z)
Admittance (Y), Phase Angle (Ø)

Frequency Range

6505P 20Hz to 5MHz
6510P 20Hz to 10MHz
6515P 20Hz to 15MHz
6520P 20Hz to 20MHz
6530P 20Hz to 30MHz
6550P 20Hz to 50MHz
65120P 20Hz to 120MHz

Frequency step size <1 mHz
Accuracy of set frequency ±0.005"%

AC Drive Level

5mV to 1Vrms (varies with frequency)

100µA to 20mArms (varies with frequency)

Measurement Speeds

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

Accuracy

Dissipation factor - ±0.0005 (1+D^2)
Quality factor - ±0.05 %( Q+1/Q)
Capacitance / Inductance / Impedance - ±0.05%
Accuracy depend on frequency, drive level and impedance

DC Bias Current (Option)

/D1 0 to +100mA dc bias current and 0 to +40V dc bias voltage
/D2 -40V to +40V dc bias voltage

Binning (Option)

10 bins with absolute and percentage limits
25 way d-type interface connector
/B1 (Non-isolated) Comon 0V Bin outputs 0 to 5V(normal) with >10mA current sink capability
/B2 (isolated) Comon 24V input outputs 0 to 24V with >10mA current source capability

Input Specification

Power supply - Input voltage 90 V AC to 264 V AC (Autoranging)
Mains frequency 47 to 63 Hz

Display

8.4" VGA (650 x 480) color TFT with touch panel

Measurement Connections

Four front panel BNC connectors permit two, three or four terminal connections with the screens at ground potential.
1J1011 Component Fixture (supplied as standard) allows connection to leaded components and devices.
1J1012 (2 Terminal) and 1J1014 (4 Terminal) fixtures allow connection to surface mount devices.

Printer

HP-PCL compatible graphics printing (local and network)
Centronics / parallel printer port, Epson compatible text/ticket printing (local)

Remote Trigger

Rear panel BNC with internal pull-up, operates on logic low or contact closure

GPIB Interface

External instrument control 24 pin IEEE 488 connector

USB Interface

Two Unversal Serial Bus (USB) interfaces
USB 1.1 compliant

VGA Interface

15-way D-type connector to drive an external monitor in addition to the internal screen

Network Interface

10/100-BASETX Ethernet controller
RJ45 connector

Keyboard Interface

Standard USB or PS/2 keyboard port. Instrument front panel remains active with keyboard plugged in

Mouse Interface

Standard USB or PS/2 mouse port
Touch screen remains enabled when the mouse is connected

Key Features

High Measurement Accuracy: Outstanding basic accuracy for capacitance, inductance, and impedance at ±0.05%, with dissipation factor accuracy at ±0.0005 and quality factor accuracy also at ±0.05%.

Variable Drive and Bias Levels: AC drive levels up to 1Vrms or 20mArms and DC bias options of 0 to +40V dc bias voltage and 0 to +100mA dc bias current, with a further option for -40V to +40V dc bias voltage, allowing for component evaluation under realistic operating conditions.

Comprehensive Measurement Capabilities: Capable of characterizing components across a frequency range from 20 MHz to 120 MHz, with models available from 5MHz (6505P) to 120MHz (65120P).

Intuitive Operation: Features a large TFT touch screen for ease of use, complemented by clear graphic displays that aid measurement interpretation.

Extensive Connectivity Options: Includes GPIB and Ethernet interfaces for external control and data output, facilitating integration into various test environments. Also offers the flexibility of keyboard and mouse control via PS/2 or USB connections.

Data Management: Enables storage of measurement and setup data via Ethernet or USB flash memory, with capacity for up to 20 setups stored locally for each mode.

Safety Features: Incorporates protection against charged capacitors to prevent damage and ensure instrument longevity.

Versatile Component Connections: Equipped with four front panel BNC connectors for three or four terminal connections, along with fixtures for both leaded and surface mount devices.

Additional Features

Resonance Search: Streamlines the process of identifying resonant frequencies of components.

Bin Handling: Facilitates quality control with the option to set up to 10 bins using absolute or percentage limits, supported by non-isolated 5V (/B1 option) or isolated 24V (/B2 option) signals.

Printer Outputs: Offers various options for obtaining hard copy printouts, including direct connections to HP-PCL compatible graphics printers or Epson compatible text/ticket printers, with Ethernet connectivity for networked printer options.