[1] SAFETY PRECAUTIONS– Before use, read the following safety precautions.–
This instruction manual explains how to safely use your new
USB communication unit LCR-USB. Before use, please readthis manual thoroughly. After reading it, keep it together withthe product so you can refer to it when necessary.
WARNING• Read through the instruction manual of LCR700 too, anduse the instrument correctly and safely.
• The product and this manual are subject to change apart of the appearance and/or specifications withoutprior notice.
• This product works with a PC (Personal Computer).
• Please note that we are not responsible for any outcomeof the operation of the product.

1-1 LCR-USB DiscThe disc (CD-ROM) includes an installer of the LCR softwareand a device driver for the USB communication.
Contents
Folder and Äle names
Installer application \App\setup.exe
Device driver\Driver\Vista_7 32 bit 64 bit\Driver\XP 32bit

Description
For Windows7 32 bit / 64 bit
and Vista 32 bit
For Windows XP[2] APPLICATIONS AND FEATURES
2-1 Applications
This application allows you to record the measurements anddate/time information to your PC, connecting the handy LCR
meter LCR700 to the PC.

3-2 Launching the Installer
Double-click the application "setup.exe" in the folder of "App\ENG" for English.

3-4 Welcome to the LCRLink Setup Wizard
Click "Next".

7) Specif y [E: \Driver\Vista_7 32bit 64bit] which is thelocation to search for driver software in the install disc,and click "Next". (The location may be different dependingon your PC.) Installation of the driver will start.

9) The following window shows the installation has been
complete.
The following example shows COM5 is assigned to theCOM port number.

[5] HOW TO CONNECT THE LCR-USB
Make sure that the LCR700 has neither input signal applied
nor power when connecting the LCR-USB to the LCR700.
USB optical communication unit (LCR-USB)

2-2 Features• Event recording available• Possible to set acquisition intervals the shortest to 59
minutes• Handling the saved data (CSV format) by a spread sheet
application makes drawing graphs easy.

Users who use the attached communication software LCRLink
do not need to read this section. This section describes thecommunication speciÄcation between LCR700 and LCR-USB
for users who try to develop a communication software.
Note:
Please note that the correct operation in a software you
developed referring to this manual cannot be guaranteed,
and any inquiries cannot be responded.

[3] INSTALLATION OF LCRLink
3-1 Preparation for the installation• Prepare the bundled installation disc with you.
• Make sure your PC (Personal Computer) meets following
minimum hardware requirements.
Minimal: CPU: 1.6 GHz RAM: 1 GB
• Make sure the Operating System on your PC is the English
version of Windows XP, Windows Vista (32 bit), or Windows7(32 bit/64 bit).
• In the case of Windows XP, Microsoft .NET Framework2.0
or above has to be installed in advance. Otherwise, visit
Microsoft Download Center to install the .NET Framework.
• Make sure your user account on your PC is an administrator.
• Then insert the install disc into the CD-ROM drive.

[6] COMMUNICATION SPECIFICATION BETWEEN
LCR700 AND LCR-USB

3-3 User Account Control
Make sure "Do you want to allow the following program tomake changes to this computer?" is on the screen. Thenclick "Yes". When you use Windows XP, it does not show thismessage.

3-5 Selection of Installation FolderAttach Ärmly the LCR-USB on the back of the LCR700.
Connect the USB plug of the communication unit to your PC,
then press the PC button to make it possible to communicate.
[PC] will be shown on the display.

8) Installation process of the driver software will be shown.

6-1 Communication method
The LCR-USB is connected as a USB, and the communication
is based on the RS232C speciÄcation.
The communication method is an asynchronous
communication using a UART (Universal AsynchronousReceiver Transmitter). This unit is electrically isolated from theLCR700 using infrared LEDs.
The following shows the details of the port setting.
Baud rate
Data bit
Stop bit
Parity bit
Flow control
Terminal code

Click "Next" to install in this folder.

1-2 System Requirements
CPU: 1.6 GHz or faster
RAM: 1 GB or more
Supported OS : Windows XP*ConÄrmed OS : Windows Vista 32 bit,Windows 7 32 bit/64 bit* In the case of Windows XP, Microsoft .NET Framework2.0
or above has to be installed in advance. Otherwise, visit
Microsoft Download Center to install the .NET Framework.
• Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of US
Microsoft Corporation in the USA and other countries. The
other company names and product names in this manual areregistered trademarks or brands of each company.

9600 bps
8 bit
1 bit
None
None
CR+LF（0DH+0AH）

6-2 Timing of data transfer• Transmission timing from the LCR700:
The LCR700 sends data as a reading on the LCD display isupdated (2 times/sec.) when RTS is active.

1-3 Contents
LCR-USB Disc (Installer application for LCRLink software andDevice driver for LCR-USB), LCR-USB, and Instruction manual− 1 −3-6 Conðrmation for Starting Installation
Click "Next" to start the installation.

− 2 −3-8 Completion of Installation
The installation has been completed.
Click "Finish" to close the window.

− 3 −3-9 Installation FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
Q1. Where the application is installed?
A1. If you do not select another folder in the step "3-5
Selection of Installation Folder", the application will
be installed in the folder of "C:\Program Files\SANWA\LCRLink".
Q2. How can I uninstall the application?
A2. There are 2 ways to uninstall. One is to double-click the"setup.exe" that you used when installing. After the LCRLink
Setup Wizard is shown, then select "Remove LCRLink"
and click "Finish". Another one is to select "Start" (bottomleft) --> "Control Panel", and click the "Add or Remove
Programs" to remove the LCRLink from the list of programs.

3-7 Under Installation
The installation status is being shown. Wait for a while.

− 4 −[4] INSTALLATION OF THE DEVICE DRIVER
Do not connect the LCR-USB to the LCR700 when you installthe device driver.
4-1 Installation to Windows XP
1) Start the computer.
2) Put the install disc into the CD-ROM drive. It is assumed
that the CD-ROM drive is assigned as drive E.
3) Inserting LCR-USB to an USB port automatically shows
the Found New Hardware Wizard. Select "Install from alist or speciÄc location" and click "Next".

That is all of the installation.

4) A window for specifying a location to search will beshown. Put a check on "Include this location in thesearch", and type "E:\Driver\XP 32bit" (Different location
may need to be typed depending on the user's PC.), thenclick "Next". Installation of the driver will start.

− 13 −

6-3 Data structure
The measured data transferred from the LCR700 consist of 16
data blocks. One block of the data has 8 bits.
1234
567
8
9101112
13
14
15
16
17Bit
0234567− 5 −− 6 −− 7 −− 8 −*Note:
One of the device drivers is for Windows XP (\Driver\XP32bit) and the other one is for Windows Vista/Windows
7 (Vista_7 32bit 64bit). Inappropriate drivers cannot beinstalled properly. Make sure the OS you use, before
specifying a location to search.

7) ConÄrmation of the installation Clock "Start" --> "ControlPanel", and open "System". Click the tab "DeviceManager". Open the ports (COM & LPT), and double-click"SANWA PC LINK SYSTEM CABLE". Make sure that "Thisdevice is working properly." is shown on the propertywindow.

4-2 Installation to Windows 7
1) Start the computer.
2) Put the install disc into the CD-ROM drive. It is assumed
that the CD-ROM drive is assigned as drive E.
3) Connect LCR-USB to an USB port on your PC. The PC
will automatically try to install a driver and the installation
will not be done successfully, then go to the step 4.
4) Open "Control Panel" --> "Hardware and Sound", and"Device Manager".

5) Open "Other devices" on the Device Manager window,
and you see [USB-Serial Controller] with mark [!], thenright-click to update the driver software.

5) "The software you are installing for this hardware: SANWA
PC LINK SYSTEM CABLE has not passed Windows Logo
testing to verify its compatibility with Windows XP." will beshown.
Click "Continue Anyway".

00H0DH
Optional
Optional
Optional
Optional
4-digit number of the main display
Optional
Optional
Optional
4-digit number of the sub display
Optional
Optional
0DH
0AH− 12 −4567BATFREQ

Measuring frequency
000 : 100 Hz, 001 : 120 Hz, 010 : 1 kHz
011 : 10 kHz, 100 : 100 kHz• Description of STATUS2 (Block5)
Bit01234567Name

Description

0011 : ±0.25 %, 0100 : ±0.5 %0101 : ±1.0 %, 0110 : ±2.0 %SORTP0111 : ±5.0 %, 1000 : ±10.0 %1001 : ±20.0 %, 1010 : +80 % / -20 %
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A

Name

Description

MMOD

Mode in the main display
000 : None, 001 : L (Inductance) mode
010 : C (Capacitance) mode
101 : R (Resistance) mode, 100 : DCR mode

234567

N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A− 21 −Description

MDOT

Decimal point position (in the main display)
001 : 1999.9, 010 : 199.99
011 : 19.999, 100 : 1.9999

MUNIT

Unit of readings (in the main display)
00000 : None, 00001 : £, 00010 : k£00011 : M£, 00100: None, 00101 : H
00110 : mH, 00111 : H, 01000 : kH
01001 : pF, 01010 : nF, 01011 : F,01100 : mF

• Description of MSTATUS (Block10)

45
67

Name

MDIS

Description
Contents in the main display
00000 : Number, 00001 : Space,00010 : Dash
00011 : OL, 00100 : OFF, 00101 : None
00110 : Err, 00111 : Pass, 01000 : Fail01001 : Open, 01010 : Short (Srt)

MDASH "1" means "----" is shown in the main display.
MOL"1" means "OL" is shown in the main display.
The number of counts in the main display
MCNT
0 : 20000 counts, 1 : 2000 counts− 18 −

Compliant with the USB Specif ication
Rev1.15 Vdc (from the USB line)
Temperature: 0 〜 40 ℃
Humidity: 0 〜 80 % (No condensation)
1.3 m[10] AFTER-SALE SERVICE
10-1 Warranty and Provision
SANWA offers comprehensive warranty services to its endusers and to its product resellers. Under SANWA's general
warranty policy, each instrument is warranted to be free fromdefects in workmanship or material under normal use for theperiod of one (1) year from the date of purchase.
This warranty policy is valid within the country of purchase
only, and applied only to the product purchased from Sanwa
authorized agent or distributor.
SANWA reserves the right to inspect all warranty claims todetermine the extent to which the warranty policy shall apply.
This warranty shall not apply to disposables batteries, or
any product or parts, which have been subject to one of thefollowing causes:
1. A failure due to improper handling or use that deviates fromthe instruction manual.
2. A failure due to inadequate repair or modiÄcation by people
other than Sanwa service personnel.
3. A failure due to causes not attributable to this product suchas Äre, Åood and other natural disaster.
4. Non-operation due to an external power source.
5. A failure or damage due to transportation, relocation or
dropping after the purchase.

3
4
5
6
7

Name

Description

SMOD

Mode in the sub display
000 : None, 001 : D (Dissipation factor)
010 : Q (Quality factor)
101 : ESR or Rp (Equivalent resistance)
100 : θ (Phase angle)

N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A

UnusedUnusedUnusedUnusedUnused• Description of SREADH (Block12) / SREADL (Block13)
Bit
Name
Description
0~7 SREADL 16-bit binary data in the sub display
0~7 SREADH Ex.) SREADH :1AH, SREADL : B5H ==>6,837• Description of SSCOPE (Block14)
Bit
012Name

456Description

SDOT

Decimal point position (in the sub display)
000 : 19999, 001 : 1999.9, 010 : 199.99011 : 19.999, 100 : 1.9999

SUNIT

Unit of readings (in the sub display)
00000 : None, 00001 : £, 00010 : k£00011 : M£, 00100 : None, 00101 : H,00110 : mH, 00111 : H, 01000 : kH,01001 : pF, 01010 : nF, 01011 : F,01100 : mF, 01101 : %, 01110 : deg

37

UnusedUnusedUnusedUnusedUnusedInterfacespeciÄcation
Source voltage
Operatingconditions
Cable length

For more information on how to use the LCRLink, seet h e h e l p o f t h e s o f t w a r e. O p e n t h e h e l p a s f o l l o w s .
Click [Help] in this software --> [Table of Contents], or click[Start] of the Windows --> [All Programs] --> [SANWA] -->[LCRLinkHelp].
In the Windows, the COM port number depends on the USB
port you connect.

Name

73

[9] SPECIFICATIONS

Description
Contents in the sub display
00000 : Number,00001 : Space, 00010 : Dash
SDIS
00011 : OL, 00100 : OFF, 00101 : None
00110 : Err, 00111 : Pass, 01000 : Fail01001 : Open, 01010 : Short (Srt)
SDASH "1" means "----" is shown in the sub display.
SOL"1" means "OL" is shown in the sub display.
The number of counts in the sub display
SCNT
0 : 20000 counts, 1 : 2000 counts

Bit
01
2
3456

Bit
0
1
2

UnusedUnusedUnusedUnused

Bit0123• Make sure the connection between the LCR-USB and theLCR700.
• Make sure that the USB connector of the LCR-USB isproperly connected to the USB port of your PC.
• Make sure that the port number which has been set in theLCRLink matches up with the port number (COMx) in thedevice driver.
• Check the device manager, and make sure that the device
driver has been properly installed.
• A self-powered USB hub must be used if a USB hub isneeded.
• Make sure that the PC connection function on the LCR700 isactive.
• Make sure that the battery in the LCR700 is not worn out.

− 11 −

2Bit
01[8] TROUBLESHOOTING− 10 −• Description of MSCOPE (Block9)• Description of MMOD3 (Block6)[7] HOW TO USE THE LCRLink

− 9 −

Bit
01

UnusedUnusedUnusedBattery 00 : less than 5 %,01 : less than 30 %10 : less than 60 %, 11 : more than 60 %• Description of SSTATUS (Block15)76) Click "Finish" to close the installation.

• Description of SMOD3 (Block11)

BitNameDescription
0~7 MREADL 16-bit binary data in the main display
0~7 MREADH Ex.) MREADH : 2EH, MREADL : E3H ==> 12,003

Description− 17 −4566) The PC will ask you whether you want to search for driver
software automatically or manually, and select "manually".

• Description of MREADH (Block7) / MREADL (Block8)

Name
N/A
N/A
N/A

Name

Name− 16 −Bit0123HOLD

Description"1" means the Data Hold (HOLD) mode isactive.
"1" means the reference value display of theRELRF
relative measurement is active.
"1" means the relative measurement ( △ ) isRELactive.
CAL"1" means the calibration mode is active.
SORT "1" means the sorting mode is active.
AUTO LCR "1" means the auto LCR mode is active.
"1" means the automatic measurement mode
AMODis active.
"0" : Series measurementMOD"1" : Parallel measurement− 15 −• Description of STATUS1 (Block4)• Description of STATUS0 (Block3)

1

Q3. What can I do if it is impossible to install.
A3. Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 7 are supported
to install. In the case of Windows XP, Microsoft .NET
Framework2.0 or above has to be installed in advance. Andthe logged-in account must be an administrator to install.
See the step "3-1 Preparation for the installation" again.

Start code
Data length
STATUS0STATUS1STATUS2MMOD
MREADH
MREADLMSCOPEMSTATUSSMOD
SREADH
SREADLSSCOPESSTATUSCR
LF− 14 −− 19 −− 20 −

10-2 Repair
Customers are asked to provide the following information
when requesting services:
1. Customer name, address, and contact information
2. Description of problem
3. Description of product conÄguration4. Model Number
5. Product Serial Number
6. Proof of Date-of-Purchase
7. Where you purchased the productPlease contact SANWA authorized agent / distributor / service
provider, listed in our website, in your country with above
information. An instrument sent to Sanwa / agent / distributor
without above information will be returned to the customer.

Ě MEMO ĚNote:
1) Repair during the warranty period:
The failed unit will be repaired in accordance with theconditions stipulated in 10-1 Warranty and Provision.
2) Repair after the warranty period has expired:
In some cases, repair and transpor tation cost may
become higher than the price of the product. Pleasecontact SANWA authorized agent / service provider inadvance.
The minimum retention period of service functional parts
is 6 years after the discontinuation of manufacture. Thisretention period is the repair warranty period. Please note,however, if such functional parts become unavailable
for reasons of discontinuation of manufacture, etc., theretention period may become shorter accordingly.
3) Precautions when sending the product to be repaired:
To ensure the safety of the product during transportation,
place the product in a box that is larger than the product 5times or more in volume and Äll cushion materials fully andthen clearly mark “Repair Product Enclosed” on the box
surface. The cost of sending and returning the productshall be borne by the customer.
10-3 SANWA web site
http://www.sanwa-meter.co.jp
E-mail: exp_sales@sanwa-meter.co.jp− 22 −− 23 −− 24 −