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6. Setting measurement profiles
This is the most important feature of LCR-MPA-BT Logger. Since components are not
ideal, they exhibit different values at different test conditions, e.g. amplitude of the test
signal or its frequency. Therefore, when testing a component, we must keep in mind what
conditions should be used in every case. LCR-MPA-BT Logger makes it very easy by
allowing to create test profiles and saving them in different files. Every file can be used to
test any number of components with specific test conditions for every one of the
components.
For testing a component, put in the reference component values in the Reference Value
window and select the test parameters using clickable setting parameters as was
described previously. The first number is the record number in the test profile, then the
component name, primary and secondary component value, and in the row above,
primary, and secondary component type and respective tolerances. If you wish to save the
test settings, click on Write to write the settings in the Test Profile.
If you wish to add a new component to the Test Profile, switch
to the Multiple Component mode, input the parameters and
click on Add. The new component will be added to the test
profile above the current record pushing all subsequent
records down. You may also delete a component from the test
profile by clicking on Delete button.
Now the program is ready to start testing. Just connect your component to the test leads
and click on the Start button to the right of the Reference Value window. Measured values
will begin appearing in the rows below. Values fitting in the tolerance range will be shown
in the “Test” column as “Pass” on a green background, otherwise it will be shown as “Fail”
on a red background. If Fail is shown, it also shows what condition was not met, Primary or
Secondary parameter tolerance.
6.2 Single components test mode
In the single component mode, test measurement records are all displayed on the screen
one after another with a Write interval that can be specified in the Output Control section of
the screen. There you may also set the Initial position for the first record. On the right from
the Start/Stop button you can see self explanatory “Export to
Excel” and “Clear” buttons. Measurements start when you
press the Start button and stop when you press the Stop
button. Alternatively, you may press Space Bar on the
keyboard to make a single measurement.
