The Philips/Fluke PM6303A/03 is an automatic RCL meter engineered for precision measurement of resistance, capacitance, inductance, impedance, quality factor, dissipation factor, and phase angle. The instrument delivers direct readout of component type, value, and equivalent circuit topology on a large backlit LCD display, updating at approximately 2 measurements per second. Auto-ranging and automatic component selection eliminate manual configuration overhead, while selectable parallel or series equivalent circuit representation accommodates diverse measurement scenarios. A 4-wire connection technique ensures high accuracy even at low impedance values. Non-volatile memory stores one complete front-panel configuration including trim settings.
Technical Specifications
Measurement Ranges & Resolution:
• Impedance/Resistance (Z or R AC): 0.000 Ω to 200 MΩ, 0.01 mΩ resolution
• Capacitance (C): 0.0 pF to 100 mF, 0.1 pF resolution
• Inductance (L): 0.0 mH to 32 kH, 0.1 mH resolution
• Quality Factor (Q): 0.0002 to 500, 0.001 resolution
• Dissipation Factor (D): 0.002 to 500, 0.001 resolution
• Phase Angle (Φ): −90.0° to +90.0°
• Basic accuracy: ±0.25% ± 1 digit across all parameters
AC Test Characteristics:
• Test frequency: 1 kHz ±0.025%
• Test signal level: 2 Vrms via 400 Ω source impedance
• Internal DC bias: 2 V
• Measurement update rate: ~2 measurements/second
Electrical & Physical:
• Power input: 100/120/220/240 V ±10%, 50/60 Hz
• Power consumption: 16 VA, 13 W, 31 VA
• Weight: 3.8 kg to 5.3 kg depending on configuration
• Dimensions: 315 × 105 × 401 mm to 315 × 105 × 405 mm
– Key Features
• Automatic zero trimming with open circuit compensation (Z > 100 kΩ) and short circuit compensation (Z < 10 Ω)
• Nine specific parameter test modes
• Four-wire DUT connection via front panel test posts
• IEEE-488 interface support for test automation systems
– Typical Applications
Electronics testing, component verification, quality control, and characterization of passive components across wide impedance ranges.
– Compatibility & Integration
Optional test accessories include PM 9541/PM 9541B and PM9540/BAN 4-wire test cables, PM 9542/PM 9542A RCL test adapters, PM 9542SMD fixture for surface-mounted devices, and PM9450TWE surface mount test tweezers. IEEE-488 interface via PM9548 enables integration into automated test environments.
