Hioki IM3523 LCR Meter

Hioki LCR Meters and Impedance Analyzers range from 1mHz to 1.3GHz devices to suit a wide range of applications in the testing of electronic components. The IM3523 is designed for basic measurement on production lines so that it can be offered at a low price point, and delivers improved measurement reliability thanks to its contact check function.

Advanced Features in the Series

1. Broad measurement frequency, voltage, and current ranges, accommodating an expanded array of applications
   • All three instruments offer expanded measurement frequency and measurement signal ranges compared to previous models. These increases allow the devices to be used in a more extensive range of measurement applications while delivering a higher level of operator convenience.
2. Improved basic accuracy of ±0.05%
   • All three instruments deliver basic accuracy of ±0.05% of reading for Z (impedance)* measurement. This improvement over the performance of previous models (which delivered ±0.08% of reading accuracy) allows the new models to take more accurate measurements. *Z (impedance): Resistance in an AC circuit.
3. Increased measurement efficiency with measurement times of half or less previous models’ numbers
   • The IM3523 takes just 2 ms to perform measurements that took 5 ms (1 ms = 1/1,000 s) with previous models, dramatically boosting measurement efficiency. The instrument is particularly effective when used in a production-line setting, where its shorter measurement times translate into lower costs.
4. Contact check functionality for reduced risk of undetected defects
   • The instruments’ contact check functionality detects broken wires and poor contact with samples during measurement, reducing the risk of undetected defects to enable higher-reliability measurement.

Instrument-specific Features

1. IM3523
   • (1) Compact, lightweight design that is easily embedded in production line equipment The IM3523 is about 40% smaller than previous models in terms of installation area and about 20% lighter, making it easy to set aside enough space to install the instrument on production lines or inside automated testing equipment.
2. IM3533
   • The IM3533 augments the IM3523’s functionality with the following features:
   • (1) Functionality for measuring targets such as windings, induction coils, and transformers, accommodating a broader range of applications The IM3533 provides functionality that is well suited to the measurement of targets such as windings, induction coils, and transformers. DCR measurement with a temperature correction function is supported for windings and transformers, and the instrument’s support for internal DC bias measurement (within a ±5 V range) is useful when measuring tantalum and other polarized capacitors. The ability to measure specific components allows the IM3533 to perform a broader range of measurements.
   • (2) Touch panel for improved operability
   • The IM3533’s touch panel provides improved operability.
3. IM3533-01
   • The IM3533-01 further augments the functionality of the IM3523 and IM3533 with the following feature, which is particularly well suited to research and development applications.
   • (1) Frequency sweep function, ideal for use by research and development departments
   • The IM3533-01’s frequency sweep function, which lets the user observe measurement variations at each frequency in a specified range, is an effective tool for research and development departments as they assess the characteristics of electronic components. Measurement results can be saved on computers and other devices via a USB memory stick or other interface, allowing data for each frequency point to be analyzed.

Easy Operation (IM3533 and IM3533-01)

• Touch screen operation
• Range is automatically set according to the limit values
• Measurement conditions are independently set to each range