PM 6306/02n

The Fluke PM 6306/02n is a high-precision benchtop RCL meter featuring a test frequency range of 50 Hz to 1 MHz and a basic measurement accuracy of 0.1%. Designed for comprehensive passive component testing, this model is equipped with a standard GPIB (IEEE-488) interface, allowing for seamless integration into automated test environments. It features 4-wire Kelvin front-panel test posts, continuously adjustable AC/DC test signals, and built-in contact checking to ensure optimal connection and measurement reliability.

Component Testing Impedance Analysis

Specifications

General

Parameter	Value
Interfaces	GPIB (IEEE-488)
Display	Backlit LCD with dual 5-digit parameter readouts and a 3-digit frequency/level readout
Warm-Up Time	30 minutes
Recommended Calibration Interval	1 year

Physical

Parameter	Value
Operating Temperature	0 to 50 °C
Dimensions (W×H×D)	315 mm × 105 mm × 405 mm

Measurement Functions & Parameters

Parameter	Value
Primary Measurement Parameters	L, C, R, Z
Secondary Measurement Parameters	D, Q, Phase Angle (θ), Rs, Rp, Cp, Cs, Lp, Ls
Equivalent Circuit Modes	Series, Parallel (Auto/Manual selection)
Automatic Parameter Selection	Supported
Test Signal Frequency Range	50 Hz to 1 MHz
Test Frequency Resolution	3-digit resolution (over 8,000 steps)
Test Frequency Accuracy	±0.01%
AC Test Signal Voltage Range	50 mV to 2 V rms
AC Test Signal Voltage Resolution	10 mV
Output Impedance	100 Ω
Internal DC Bias Voltage Range	0 to 10 V (continuously adjustable in 10 mV steps)
External DC Bias Voltage Input Range	0 to 40 V
External DC Bias Current Input Range	Up to 250 mA

Measurement Range & Accuracy

Parameter	Value
Basic Impedance Accuracy	0.1%
Inductance (L) Measurement Range	0.00 µH to 31.8 kH
Capacitance (C) Measurement Range	0.00 pF to 318 mF
Resistance / Impedance (R/Z) Measurement Range	0.0000 Ω to 200 MΩ
Dissipation Factor (D) Measurement Range	0.0002 to 500
Quality Factor (Q) Measurement Range	0.002 to 500
Phase Angle Range	-90.0° to +90.0°
Measurement Speed Modes	Fast, Medium, Slow (up to 10 measurements/second)
Averaging Function Range	2 to 99 measurements
Zero Trim Function	Automatic open and short circuit calibration

Display & User Interface

Parameter	Value
Primary Parameter Display Range	5 digits (up to 99999 counts)
Secondary Parameter Display Range	5 digits (up to 99999 counts)
Deviation / Percent Deviation Mode	Supported (shows differences from a stored reference value)
Internal Setup Memory Capacity	9 front panel setups
Actual Component Test Voltage/Current Readback	Supported (real-time display of V and I levels applied to the DUT)

Interfaces & Connectivity

Parameter	Value
Guard Terminal	Standard front panel chassis guard terminal

Power Specifications

Parameter	Value
Line Frequency Range	50 Hz to 60 Hz
Power Consumption	20 VA

Physical Characteristics

Parameter	Value
Form Factor	Benchtop with tilt stand

Environmental & Safety Compliance

Parameter	Value
Storage Temperature Range	-40 to +70 °C
Relative Humidity Operating Limit	Up to 90% RH (non-condensing)
Safety Standards Compliance	IEC 1010-1 / EN 61010-1 Class I
EMC / RFI Standards	EN 55011 / EN 50082-1

Performance

Parameter	Value
Measurement Principle	4-wire auto-balancing bridge
Fast Measurement Time	250 ms (at test frequencies ≥ 1 kHz)
Medium Measurement Time	450 ms (at test frequencies ≥ 1 kHz)
Slow Measurement Time	900 ms (at test frequencies ≥ 1 kHz)

Test Signal

Parameter	Value
AC Test Current Range	10 µA to 20 mA
AC Test Signal Voltage Accuracy	±(5% + 10 mV) for 200 mV to 2 V, ±(10% + 5 mV) for 50 mV to 200 mV

Interfaces

Parameter	Value
GPIB Interface	IEEE-488.2 (standard on PM 6306/02 and PM 6306/02n)

Power Supply

Parameter	Value
Power Supply Voltage Settings	100 V / 120 V / 220 V / 240 V AC (±10%)
Mains Fuse Rating	T 200 mA / 250 V (for 220 V / 240 V), T 400 mA / 250 V (for 100 V / 120 V)

Environmental

Parameter	Value
Operating Altitude Limit	Up to 2000 m

DC Bias

Parameter	Value
Internal DC Bias Voltage Resolution	10 mV (0.00 V to 2.00 V)
Internal DC Bias Voltage Accuracy	±(3% + 10 mV)
External DC Bias Voltage Maximum Limit	40 V DC

Measurement Control

Parameter	Value
Trigger Modes	Continuous (Internal), Manual, External (via interface)

Measurement Ranges

Parameter	Value
DC Resistance (Rdc) Measurement Range	0.0001 Ω to 20 MΩ

Binning

Parameter	Value
Binning Tolerance Limits	-99.9% to +99.9%

Technology

Analog-to-digital converter with phase-coherent detection

Applications

Precision passive component impedance testing, quality control, and production line automation