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Controllers Area Networks Inc. 

 

Smart Tweezers User Manual Version 1.0 

Page 15 of 16 

Basic Specifications 

Measured Parameters: 

C, L, R, ESR, Rs, Rp

 

Measuring Frequencies: 

100Hz, 1 kHz, 10kHz

 

Measurement rate: 

1 time per second, default

 

DC Voltage: 

0 to 800 mV  
(Up to 8V with optional slide switch manual setting

Resistance: 

0 to 9M

 

Capacitance: 

10 pF to 900 mF

 

Inductance:

  

 

1uH to 999mH  

 

Battery life: 

minimum

 120 hrs  (Air-Zinc batteries)

 

 

Detailed Accuracy Specifications 

Accuracy is specified at 18°C to 28°C (64°F to 82°F), with relative humidity to 90%.  

Resistance  

Range: 

0.1Ohm - 5MOhm

 

Accuracy: 

1% in range 0.1R - 5M

 

Resolution: 

0.01R  in range 0-10R

 

Test Frequency: 

1 kHz

 

Capacitance:  

Range: 

10pF - 499uF

 

Accuracy: 

5% in range 20pF - 1000uF

 

Resolution: 

0.5pF  in range 1pF- 100pF

 

Test Frequency: 

1 kHz  C > 1000pF 
10 kHz C < 1000pF 
100Hz C > 1uF 

Inductance:  

Range: 

1uH - 1H

 

Accuracy: 

10%  in range 1uH - 10uH  

 

5% 

in range 10uH - 100uH 

5% 

in range 100uH - 1H 

Resolution: 

0.5uH  in range 1uH – 100uH

 

Test Frequency: 

10 kHz L < 1uH 

 

 

1 kHz  L > 1uH 

 

 

 

100Hz L > 1mH

 

 
Feature Summary 

Dual Graphics Displays 
Analog Bar Graph

 

Fully automatic measurement of Inductance, Capacitance and Resistance 
Auto range:

  

Meter automatically selects best range 

Continuity / Open test:

 

Beeper sounds for resistance readings below threshold,  

      

 

         or to indicate a momentary open circuit 

Trace Graph:

 

 Oscilloscope like display for AC voltage measurement. 

Summary of Contents for Smart Tweezers

Page 1: ...Area Networks Inc Smart Tweezers User Manual Version 1 0 Page 1 of 16 Controllers Area Network Inc Smart Tweezers User Manual Version 1 0 This Device Invented Developed and Manufactured in CANADA Pat...

Page 2: ...not use the device if it operates abnormally Do not attempt to measure any components in circuit when your circuit is under the power Cautions To avoid possible damage to Smart Tweezers or to the equi...

Page 3: ...tton 6 Virtual Ground 6 Slide Switch 6 Using the Smart Tweezer 7 Turning Smart Tweezers ON 7 Automatic Power Off 7 Battery 7 Low Battery Indication 7 Menu Structure 8 Changing from the Default Setting...

Page 4: ...n Virtual Ground Connector Reset Slide switch for extended Voltage measurements Figure 1 Smart Tweezers has a unique mechanical and electronic design that incorporates a built in direct precision SMD...

Page 5: ...y shows 5 digits If OUT OF RANGE is displayed an overload condition is present Secondary Display The Secondary Display is located at the top of the display and is the smaller of the two displays It sh...

Page 6: ...er changing the batteries Virtual Ground Use the Virtual Ground connector when performing in circuit measurements to eliminate the influence of grounded components Connect this point to the circuit Gr...

Page 7: ...uched or button pressed for approximately 30 seconds Pressing the Jog Dial button turns Smart Tweezers back on and the device then returns to the display for the previously selected function Automatic...

Page 8: ...CTUAL SETTING Figure 7 Changing from the Default Setting The Meter allows you to change the DEFAULT operating configuration of Smart Tweezers by changing the options All setup options affect general o...

Page 9: ...SOUND DISPLAY PERIOD EXIT Figure 8 SOUND Menu Use the SOUND setting to turn the beeper ON or OFF as shown in Fig 9 c ON OFF Figure 9 MAIN SYSTEM SOUND ON OFF EXIT DISPLAY orientation setting Use the...

Page 10: ...YSTEM PERIOD 2 SEC 1 SEC 1 2 SEC 1 4 SEC EXIT c 0 25 SEC 1 0 SEC 0 5 SEC 2 0 SEC Figure 11 Returning to Factory Defaults Smart Tweezers comes with the setup options preset at the factory To return to...

Page 11: ...ure a specific parameter or need better accuracy MEASUREMENT setting menu To measure specific components or to change measurement parameters use Measure menu Fig 12 c MODE FREQ VOLTAGE EXIT Figure 12...

Page 12: ...50pf or more than 100uF or inductance c 0 1 kHz 10 kHz 1 0 kHz AUTO Figure 14 To fix test frequency set Smart Tweezers as shown in Fig 14 MAIN MEASURE FREQ AUTO 10KHz 1KHz 0 1KHz EXIT Measuring Volta...

Page 13: ...loscope like picture of Voltage Fig 17 To change speed turn jog dial button LEFT or RIGHT To EXIT press the job dial button O 5 5 Figure 17 Adjusting Voltage Offset To adjust voltage offset 1 Connect...

Page 14: ...e appears to be a malfunction during the operation of the device the following steps should be performed in order to isolate the cause of the problem 1 Check the battery 2 Review the operating instruc...

Page 15: ...y 1 in range 0 1R 5M Resolution 0 01R in range 0 10R Test Frequency 1 kHz Capacitance Range 10pF 499uF Accuracy 5 in range 20pF 1000uF Resolution 0 5pF in range 1pF 100pF Test Frequency 1 kHz C 1000pF...

Page 16: ...ailure of this meter within the warranty period CAN Inc undertakes to get the meter repaired free of charge Please hand over the meter to the dealer from whom you have purchased along with this WARRAN...

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