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New Bluetooth Data Acquisition Tool

Siborg has released their LCR-Reader-MPA Bluetooth Data Acquisition Tool with Logger program.

The LCR-Reader-MPA Bluetooth Data Acquisition Tool connects to PC and Android over a Bluetooth connection and allows users to remotely record measurements values in real time.

To use the LCR-MPA-BT Logger program, simply connect the BT dongle to the PC, turn on the MPA and only then start the program. The program will show that the device is connected and begin mirroring what is on the display in the program – showing the main impedance value, secondary value, signal test level, test frequency level, and equivalent circuit. There are also clickable parameters on the program’s main display for changing quick settings – frequency, test mode, etc.

The main feature of the program is the Pass/Fail assessment feature. Users are able to set custom profiles for each component in a predefined list (such as BOM). Users also set the desired values and test settings for the measured components. When testing, the main display on the program will turn red if the measured component does not meet the desired specs. The recorded values are marked red in the ‘Test’ column for fails, and green for pass.

LCR-MPA-BT Data Logger Program failing single test

There are two test modes: Single Component Test and Multiple Component Test. Single Component Test is best for testing the same type of component mutiple times. Multiple Component Test is best for full PCBs that have a range of different components with varied values. Users can set the name and the desired values for each component in the list. All measurement values, for both modes, can be exported to Excel.

New Model of Popular LCR-meter Enters the Stage of Implementation of the LCR-Reader-R2 Prototype

A new model of the LCR-Reader is in the works. The previous model, the LCR-Reader-R1 has been a well-selling device worldwide. The low price and high accuracy measurements is attractive to professionals and hobbyists alike, looking for an easy-to-use multimeter. Siborg is working on the LCR-Reader-R2 which includes a 0.1% basic accuracy and features a record high 300 kHz test freuqnecy. The new device will possibly have the ability to use 100 Ohm and 1 kOhm signal source impedance allowing abetter in-circuit testing.

LCR-Reader-R2 combines advantages of LCR-Reader-MP and LCR-Reader-MPA due to the ability of switching the test signal source resistance from 100 Ohms as in MPA to 1 kOhm as in MP. The latter strongly increases stability of measurements and works much better for in-circuit measurements. On the other hand, low source impedance effectively increases the actual test measurements. On the other hand, lower source impedance effectively increases the actual test signal applied to the component under test thus reducing the signal-to-noise ratio in some cases.

The device will also be able to test using a 300 kHz test frequency, due to the more advance CPU used. The higher frequency may allow to better measure sub 10 nH inductors.

LCR-Reader-MPA Makes Debut at Nepcon 2019

Siborg Systems Inc. took their newest addition, the LCR-Reader-MPA to Nepcon Korea (may 15 to 17 2019) for its debut on the technology market.

“This is our first presentation of the newly competed LCR-Reader-MPA,” says the director of Siborg, Michael Obrecht, “We have shown devices in the past to welcoming audiences. Our multimeters are well received by consumers for their ease-of-use and high accuracy. We are excited to see what people have to say about the LCR-Reader-MPA at Nepcon Korea.”

Electronics Manufacturing Korea (EMK) has become the globally renowned exhibition for domestic and foreign buyers an is Korea’s largest electronics manufacturing exhibition. Since 2017, EMK has been co-hosted with ‘Autotronics Manufacturing Korea (AMK)’ and provides various seminars and events for visitors and exhibitors. Siborg is certain that LCR-Reader-MPA will be well received at this showing among the many other industry leaders.

LCR-Reader-MPA is the ultimate all-in-one multi tester with 0.1% basic accuracy and wide range of features including 100 kHz test frequency, current testing, LED/diode tests and automatic LCR/ESR measurements.

LCR-Reader Store – One Stop Shop for LCR/ESR Meters

The LCR-Reader Store from Siborg Systems Inc. offers a wide selection of handheld digital LCR/ESR meters, accessories and parts. The devices available are as follows:

LCR-Reader-MP: This is the newest model available from Siborg. The LCR-Reader-MP or Multipurpose has the highest basic accuracy of 0.1% and the widest selection of test features and functions over all LCR-Reader and Smart Tweezers devices. These features include:
- Automatic LCR, Equivalent Series Resistance and Diode/LED measurement
- Basic accuracy better than 0.1%
- AC/DC voltage measurement up to 15 V
- Oscilloscope Transient Voltage display for up to 100 kHz
- Measurement of supercaps up to 680 mF
- Measurement of Frequency, Pulse period, Duty Cycle up to 400 kHz
- Signal Generator: Sine, Rectangle, Triangle pulse shapes up to 100 kHz
- Diode and Continuity test}
- Two Test Signal levels, Automatic Test Signal Reduction to 0.1 V for in-circuit measurement
- Easy Short/Open Calibration, Offset Removal
- Handling of components as small as 0201 size (about 0.3 mm)
- Display of active and reactive impedance components
- Adjustable test signal frequencies of 50, 100, 120 Hz, 1, 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 75 and 100 kHz
- Jog-wheel navigation
- 2 oz. weight, ergonomic design
- Backlit LCD display
- NIST traceable calibration certificate

LCR-Reader: The LCR-Reader is Siborg’s best selling device, which features a 0.5% basic accuracy with minimal features. This device was created as a lower cost alternative to other tweezer-based devices. LCR-Reader is able to automatically determine the type of component and select the best test range for that component. The one-button navigation allows users to select the test mode they desire. Features include:
- 0.5% Basic Accuracy
- Fully automatic L, C, R and ESR measurements
- Manual mode selection
- Instantly displayed results
- 1 oz. weight
- One-button navigation
- NIST Traceable Calibration Certificate
- OLED display
  - LCR-Reader Pro and LCR-Reader Pro Plus: These are LCR-Reader Task Kits that include an LCR-Reader device with calibration certificate and accessories (battery, Kelvin Probe Connector Kit, spare tips, charger. Note: accessories depending on task kit selected).

Smart Tweezers and Smart Tweezers with Bluetooth: Smart Tweezers are the original tweezer-based LCR meter with a 0.2% basic accuracy and multiple test features, including;
- 0.2% basic accuracy
- Manual and Automatic L, C, R, ESR, and Z test mode
- Component sorting with 1%, 5%, 10% and 20% variable tolerances
- Adjustable test signal levels
- Diode/Continuity/Short testing
- Parasitic offset subtraction
- 1 oz. weight
- NIST Traceable Calibration Certificate
- 4-way joystick navigation
- OLED display
  - Smart Tweezers with Bluetooth is able to connect to PC (ie: NI Labview, Tera Term, etc), Android and iOS to send and receive measurement data over a real-time connection. When connected, users are sent a comma separated string of values representing the outcomes, including the type of component, main and secondary values, and test parameters used. The ability to record all measurement data is invaluable for incoming quality control. The newest update to the device allows users to send information to the Smart Tweezers device and the ability to set parameters that components must meet. This is done by the user creating a profile in the receiving software. When testing, the component must meet this criteria before being granted a pass or fail by the software.
  - Note: the Bluetooth receiver stick is required to connect with PC and LabView
LCR-Reader/Smart Tweezers Kelvin Probe Connector: The LCR-Reader Kelvin Probe Connector is a shielded two-wire device that can be used as a full probe station. When connected, the LCR-Reader or Smart Tweezers can measure components that are larger than the tweezers’ gap. It is easy to connect to the device, simply remove one of the gold-plated tweezer tips and replace with the flat connector. All extension accessories screw into the other end. The two-wire connection eliminates additional offsets.
Note: can be used with LCR-Reader, LCR-Reader-MP, Smart Tweezers and LCR-Reader Colibri.
Siborg also offers Task Kits that combine a device with accessories; when purchased, the task kits give a greater discount than buying a device and each accessory separately.

See everything Siborg has to offer at the LCR-Reader Store

Siborg Offering New Multi Purpose Device: LCR-Reader-MP

LCR-Reader-MP Multipurpose LCR/ESR-meter — Multipurpose LCR, ESR and Diode/LED tester from Siborg Systems Inc.

Beginning after September 1st, 2017, Siborg is offering a new multipurpose device, the LCR-Reader-MP. This device has a basic accuracy better than 0.1%, a 100 kHz test frequency and more features than Smart Tweezers ST-1.

The LCR-Reader-MP offers many features and measurement modes, including AC/DC voltage measurements, signal generation, oscilloscope mode, pulse counting, frequency measurements, LED and diode testing and more. One of the most important features of the device is the 100 kHz test frequency that allows for 1 nH resolution for inductance measurements and 0.01 pF for capacitance.

The new device is especially helpful when testing large capacitances up to 680 mF using the ‘Large Capacitance’ mode. This will allow electrolytic capacitors to be measured at 120 Hertz with the ESR being measured at 100 kHz according to the regular electrolytic capacitor test conditions. When using the ‘Large Capacitance’ mode, the device will automatically reduce the test frequency to 25 Hertz which allows for reasonable accuracy. The device also offers a wide range of test frequencies for the best results depending on the task; these include: 50, 100, 120 Hz, 1, 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 75 and 100 kHz.

The LCR-Reader-MP features an oscilloscope mode for analyzing voltage wave forms with frequencies up to 100 kHz on an active circuit board. This mode is very useful when used in conjuncture with the LCR-Reader Kelvin Probe Connector. The Probe Connector extends the reach of the multimeter, allowing for components larger than the tweezers’ spread to be measured and allows to check wave forms at various nodes on the PCB.

The device does have some downsides: a rather high test signal source resistance of 1 kOhm and a maximum test signal of 0.65 Vrms which is not enough for reliable evaluation of some ceramic capacitors which can result in lower than actual capacitance values.

LCR-Reader-MP is slightly larger than LCR-Reader and Smart Tweezers; at 2 oz., it is twice as heavy and is almost double the width. Though larger, the MP device features a larger screen with better readability.

Features on LCR-Reader-MP:

Automatic L-C-R, ESR and Diode/LED measurements
Better than 0.1% basic accuracy
Signal Generator: Triangle, Rectangle and Sine pulse shapes up to 100 kHz
AC/DC voltage measurements up to 15 V
Current measurements
LED/Diode and Continuity measurements
Easy Short/Open calibration and offset removal
Oscilloscope Transient Voltage display up to 100 kHz
Measurement of Frequency, Pulse Period, Duty Cycle up to 400 kHz
Two Test Signal Levels: Automatic Test Signal Reduction to 0.1 V for in-circuit measurement
Handles components as small as 0201 sizes (0.3mm)
Displays active and reactive impedance components
Li-Ion battery with micro-USB charging port
2 oz. (60 grams) weight

LCR-Reader-MP will be available after September 1st, 2017. Siborg is offering an introductory price of $388.99 USD and will be taking pre-orders. The devices will be shipped as they become available.

Educational Sale for Students, Educators and Educational Institutes in the LCR-Reader Store Until the End of August

Siborg is offering a discount on all LCR-meters, test equipment and accessories in the LCR-Reader Store until August 31, 2017, for all students, teachers and educational institutes. The sales price will reflect the quantities of devices purchased.

The LCR-Reader and Smart Tweezers LCR-and ESR-meters, as well as the LCR-Reader Pro task kits and Smart Tweezers Bluetooth are also included in the sale.

The Smart Tweezers Bluetooth model recently got upgraded to include the ability to send data to the ST device as well as receive the measurement data. The Bluetooth connects to PC, smart phones or tablets and can be used with software such as National Instruments LabView and the Windows’ Smart Tweezers Bluetooth Utility. These programs allow users to save all measurement data into a .csv file or other preferred file type for later processing or to be put into a database. Custom profiles can be set that use previously measured results or manual settings; these profiles are a set of specific parameters that a component must meet. When the measurement is complete, the program will grant the component a pass or fail whether it meets the specifications.

Siborg is also offering their other accessories and SMD devices in the sale. These include:

SMD Multimeter Test Tweezers that allow for tweezer-probe precision with most multimeters that have 4 mm jacks.
LED Test Tweezers that use a 12 VDC output with variable current ratings for testing LEDs. This device can also test circuitry and components using the included multimeter connector cable, which allows the device to be used as tweezer probes.
LCR-Reader/Smart Tweezers Kelvin Probe Connector: a shielded two-wire connector that allows Smart Tweezers and LCR-Reader to become full probe stations. The device includes 5 attachments and allows the multimeter to measure components larger than the tweezers’ spread would normally allow. Siborg has recently added fine and extra-fine pin-probes that can be purchased separately.

From March 29th to August 31st, 2017, Siborg is offering the sale to educators, students and educational facilities in the LCR-Reader Store. Students are required to show valid I.D, while educators can have their devices shipped to an institute or send a P.O. The sales price is reflected in the quantity of devices bought, starting at 15% for a single device.

New Pin Probes for LCR-Reader/Smart Tweezers Kelvin Probe Connector in the LCR-Reader Store

Siborg has added new Fine and Extra-Fine Pin Probes for LCR-Reader/Smart Tweezers Kelvin Probe Connector in the LCR-Reader Store.

There are two new available probes.
The Extra-Fine Pin Probe is a 73 mm

The Fine Pin Probe is 124 mm fine_pin_probe

Both Pin Probes connect using the 4 mm jack plugs included with the Kelvin Probe Connector.

Siborg Systems Inc. Offers New LED Test Tweezers

LED Test Tweezers are a quick and easy way to test LEDs, switches, fuses, shorts, circuitry, wire connections and other small components.

The LED Test Tweezers use a 12 VDC output while testing LEDs, with variable current settings of 5mA, 10mA, and 20mA.

LED Test Tweezer features diagram This handy device is easily carried in a bag or pocket at only 15cm long and 50 grams. It is perfect for professionals who require taking tools out into the field.

The colour-coded arms of the device make determining polarity a breeze; red for anode (+) and grey for cathode (-).

LED Test Tweezers have sharp bronze phosphor tweezers that can easily grasp and hold components, and by connecting the device to a multimeter using the included cable, LED Test Tweezers become tweezer probes.

Other features include: ledandlcr600

LED light test with 12VDC output
Adjustable current settings of 20mA, 10mA, and 5mA
Short and open fuse checking
Small component testing
PCB circuit testing
Light ring indicator illuminates when in contact with a component
Optional buzzer can be switched on to sound when in contact
Special multimeter connection cable turns the device into tweezer probes
Comes with carrying case, battery, tweezer cap and multimeter connector cable

Read the manual: LED Test Tweezers Manual everything