Data Sheet

LCR55A
Handheld Component Tester

■■ Theultimate component checker measures inductance,

capacitance, resistance, transistors, diodes and microwave diodes
■■ Plug-in test slots and test leads with threaded alligator clips
■■ Oversized, digital display
■■ Data Hold and Max Hold
■■ “Zero Adjust” Pot for Ohms
■■ Low Battery Indication
■■ Auto-Power Off

No hassle General Specifications

warranty Display
Display Update Rate
3-1⁄ 2 digit LCD, max reading of 1999
2.5 /sec, nominal
No waiting. Power Standard 9 V transistor battery
Battery Life Alkaline 200 hours
No shipping Operating Temperature 0 °C to + 50 °C (32 °F to 122 °F), < 70 % R.H.
charges. Storage Temperature -20 °C to +60 °C (-4 °F to 140 °F), < 80 % R.H. battery removed
Our commitment to Dimensions (WxLxH) 183 x 79 x 38 mm (7.2 in x 3.1 in x 1.5 in)
high-quality products Weight (incl. batteries) 311 g (11 oz.)
and customer service Warranty One year
is demonstrated by
our industry exclusive
“No Hassle” warranty.
In the unlikely event Included Accessories
that an Amprobe Test TL36A Test Leads, spare fuse, battery,
Tool requires warranty (1) pair alligator clips, and users manual.
service, any of our
local dealers are Optional Accessories
authorized to replace VC221B Vinyl Case
it, on the spot. DL243D Basic Test Lead Kit
DL248D Deluxe Test Lead Kit
(note: $500 MSLP limit) TL245A Test Lead Set

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LCR55A Handheld Component Tester Data Sheet
Specifications (23 °C ± 5 °C, < 75 % R.H. non-condensing)
Function Range Accuracy

Resistance 20 W ± 1.2 % rdg (zero adjust)

200 W ± (0.5 % rdg + 3 dgts)
2 k W to 2 M W ± (0.5 % rdg + 1 dgt)
20 M W ± (2.0 % rdg + 2 dgts)
Resolution 10 m W in 20 W range
Open Circuit Voltage 20 W range: 6.5 V dc
200 W range: 3.0 V dc
All other ranges: 1.2 V dc
Continuity
Audible Indication 2 k W range: Tone at R < 30 W
Response Time 800 ms approx.
Diode Test
Test Current 1 mA (approximately)
Test Voltage 3.0 V DC ± (1.5 % rdg + 1 dgt)
Display Forward junction voltage
Microwave Diode Test
Test Current 0.6 mA approximately
Test Voltage 7.0 V DC typical ± (3.0 % rdg + 1 dgt)
Display Forward junction voltage
Capacitance 200 pF to 200 nF ± (1.0 % rdg + 1 dgt)
2 μF to 200 μF ± (2.0 % rdg + 1 dgt)
200 μF < 1000 μF ± (3.0 % rdg + 3 dgts)
1000 μF > 2000 μF ± (5.0 % rdg + 5 dgts)
Note: In lower ranges, subtract 6 points residual offset reading from result
Test Frequency 200 pF to 2 μF: 1000 Hz
20 μF to 200 μF: 100 Hz
2000 μF: 10 Hz
Temperature Coefficient < 0.5 μF: 0.1%/°C
> 0.5 μF: 0.2%/°C
Inductance 200 μH ± (5.0 % rdg + 30 dgts)*
2 to 200 mH ± (3.0 % rdg + 20 dgts)*
2 mH to 200 H ± (5.0 % rdg + 20 dgts)*
Test Frequency 200 μH to 2 H ranges: 1000 Hz
20 H to 200 H ranges: 100 Hz
Temperature Coefficient < 0.5 H: 0.2%/°C
> 0.5 H: 0.5%/°C
Transistor Test
hFE Range 0 to 1000
hFE Base Current 3 μA approximately
hFE Voltage C - E 3.0 V DC approximately
Iceo Range, Leakage Current 10 nA to 20 μA
Overload Protection
Resistance 350 V DC or AC RMS
Capacitance 0.1 A/250 V fast acting fuse
Continuity 350 V DC or AC RMS
Diode Test 350 V DC or AC RMS
Micro Wave Diode Test 350 V DC or AC RMS
Inductance 0.1 A/250 V fast blow fuse
*For values of Q ≤ 7

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