DARSHAN INSTITUTE OF ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY

Electronics Measurements & Instrumentation

Branch : Electronics & Communication

Semester : 5TH

EXPERIMENT NO:-9- Measurement Using LCRQ Meter.

AIM: Measurement using LCRQ Meter.
APPARATUS:
1.
2.
3.
4.

6018 LCRQ Meter.

Capacitors.
Resistors.
Inductors.

THEORY:
The LCR Q Bridge measures inductance, capacitance, resistance and Q factor by using
two circuit arrangement i.e. series and parallel. As we know the basic property of RLC circuit
called as Resonance LCR Q bridge use that property to measure capacitance, resistance,
inductance and Q factor. Lets see how that works first we calculate capacitance and inductance.
As we know
Resonance frequency fr = 1/2LC
Now test frequency is known value here and if the value of either component is measured by
the circuit by using above formula.
Q Meter measure the quality factor Q of a coil. Quality factor of a radio frequency coil
is the ratio of its reactance XL = 2f0L at the radio frequency and its effective resistance R.
Q=

As shown in figure a series resonant circuit is connected to the variable frequency source E.
If the frequency of the source is varied and adjusted such that there is resonance, then
Q=

Now IXL cannot be measured because the resistance and the reactance of the coil cannot be
separated. But at resonance, IXL = IXC so IXC at resonance can be measured and Q factor can be
known.
Q=

Because, IXL = IXC and IR = E.

VTVM or transistor voltmeter is connected across the capacitor. If F is maintained constant,
EC is proportional to Q.
Also Q = 1/D
Where D is Dissipation factor of Capacitor and it is given by,
D = CxRx ,
Where = 2f

DARSHAN INSTITUTE OF ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY

Electronics Measurements & Instrumentation
Branch : Electronics & Communication

Semester : 5TH

EXPERIMENT NO:-9- Measurement Using LCRQ Meter.

FRONT PANEL CONTROLS:
1. POWER.
2. DIGITAL DISPLAY.
3. LC/R : By this P.B. the instrument determines whether the reactive or resistive component of
the value measured is being displayed. If 1st LED lit then it measure L or C and if 2nd LED lit
then it measure resistance.
4. 100 Hz/1 kHz: with the help of this button we can select the frequency at which measurement
is to be made.
5. SER/PAR: the equivalent circuit of a component under test can be pressed either in terms of its
series or parallel equivalent value at the given frequency.
6. HOLD: The HOLD button disable auto range to measure large quantity of components within
particular range.
7. Q : when Q button is selected meter displays Q factor of component.
8. BIAS: Internal 2V DC or external 50V DC for electrolyte capacitor.
9. RANGE LED Indicator: the units, in which the measured value is being displayed, are
indicated on the range indication LEDS.
10. TEST CONNECTORS: The component under test can be directly connected on to banana
terminal.

CIRCUIT DIAGRAM:
COIL UNDER
TEST

Rsh

VTVM

Figure-1 Internal Circuit diagram of LCRQ Meter.

DARSHAN INSTITUTE OF ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY

Electronics Measurements & Instrumentation
Branch : Electronics & Communication

Semester : 5TH

EXPERIMENT NO:-9- Measurement Using LCRQ Meter.

PROCEDURE:
1.
2.
3.
4.

Connect the power supply cord to the LCR Q Meter.

Connect a Component like resistor, inductor, capacitor at the test terminals.
Switch on the Power Supply and note the reading of meter for the component.
Calculate Q factor and D theoretically.

OBSERVATIN TABLE:
Sr.
No.

Q
Measured
by meter

Q
D
Obtained Measured
by
by meter
calculations

D
Obtained by
calculations

1
2

CALCULATIONS:

CONCLUSION:

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GRADE

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SIGNATURE OF STAFF
3