Posts Tagged ‘Digital Multimeter’

Summer Sale Now on in LCR-Reader Store

// June 29th, 2018 // No Comments » // Bluetooth, Devices, LCR-Reader, LCR-Reader Store, News, Sale, ST-5S, ST5S-BT2, Uncategorized

Until July 6th, 2018, Siborg is offering a discount on LCR-Reader, LCR-Reader-MP, Smart Tweezers and other test devices in the LCR-Reader-Store.

 

 

Educational Sale on LCR-meters and Other Testers for Students and Educators in the LCR-Reader Store

// March 29th, 2017 // No Comments » // Bluetooth, Devices, LCR-Reader Store, News, Sale, Smart LED Test Tweezers, ST5S-BT, ST5S-BT2

Siborg is now offering a discount until the end of August on all multimeters, testers and accessories in the LCR-Reader store for students, educators and institutions. Discounts apply to quantities purchased.

The sale will apply to LCR-Reader and Smart Tweezers LCR- and ESR-meters, including the Smart Tweezers Bluetooth models and LCR-Reader Pro Task Kits.

The LCR-Reader Pro Task Kit includes a calibrated LCR-Reader LCR- and ESR-meter, a set of bent tweezers probes, spare battery, and NIST traceable calibration certificate. Siborg also offers different task kits for both LCR-Reader and Smart Tweezers devices; each kit combines a different amount of accessories and the price reflects a discount opposed to buying each piece separately.

Smart Tweezers Bluetooth has just been updated to include the ability to send device test signals to the Smart Twezers device. Previous models only allowed the device to send test results to PC or Apps for Android and iOS. This new update also allows the ability to set custom profiles from either previously measured values or from scratch. These profiles set a specific parameters for components to meet; when a component is measured, the receiving program either marks it as a pass or fail whether it met the parameters.

Siborg is including their other devices available including:

  • LED Test Tweezers that test LEDs and other components using an 12 VDC output and adjustable current rating of 20, 10 and 5 mA. You can also use the device as a set of tweezer-probes for multimeters by connecting it using the included cable.
  • SMD Multimeter Test Tweezers connect to most multimeters for tweezer-probe precision.
  • LCR-Reader/Smart Tweezers Kelvin Probe Connector is a shielded two-wire connector that allows Smart Tweezers and LCR-Reader devices be used as full probe stations and measure components larger than would fit between the tweezers’ probes. Siborg has recently added fine and extra-fine pin probes for use with the Kelvin Probe Connector.

Students, educators and educational institutes to visit the LCR-Reader Store from March 28th to August 31st, 2017, to get a discount on all LCR-meters, SMD devices and accessories. To qualify for the discount, students are required to show valid school I.D, while teachers can ship to their institutions or provide a P.O number.

Updated Smart Tweezers Bluetooth Now Allows Data to be Sent and Recieved

// March 24th, 2017 // No Comments » // Bluetooth, Devices, News, ST-5S, ST5S-BT

Bluetooth enabled Smart Tweezers has been updated to include the ability to receive as well as send information from connected devices. Previous models only allowed data to be sent to PC or Apps; now, the device can accept settings using custom profiles.

Based on the best-selling Smart Tweezers ST-5S model with extensive menus and high basic accuracy of 0.2%. This model also offers the ability to automatically record measurement data in real time using PC, tablets or smart phones using iOS or Android. The USB receiver stick is required to connect to PC to be used with NI LabView, Windows’ Smart Tweezers Bluetooth Utility and custom made programs.

Devices are able to create custom profiles using previous measurements or from scratch. These profiles allow users to set parameters that components must measure between in order to pass or fail. The receiving program will mark the results as red or green when or if they meet the specifications. These profiles can include the type of component, primary or secondary values. Profiles can also send the device custom settings like test modes or frequencies that are automatically sent to the device.

Measurement data that is sent can be saved to databases or Excel compatible .csv files. This is essential for tasks where quality control requires all measurement values to be recorded.

 

The USB receiver stick uses an FTDI bridge that creates a virtual RS232 serial port for connection.

The new ST5S-BT2 is available in the LCR-Reader Store.

Windows' Smart Tweezers Bluetooth Utility measuring using a custom profile.

Windows’ Smart Tweezers Bluetooth Utility measuring using a custom profile.

Siborg Now Offering Bluetooth Enabled Smart Tweezers in the LCR-Reader Store

// September 9th, 2016 // No Comments » // Bluetooth, Devices, LCR-Reader Store, News, ST-5S, ST5S-BT

Smart Tweezers ST5S-BT allows users to remotely record their measurement values in real time.

Smart Tweezers ST5S-BT allows users to remotely record their measurement values in real time.

Siborg is now offering the Bluetooth enabled Smart Tweezers ST5S-BT in the LCR-Reader Store.

Based on the ST-5S model, the new Smart Tweezers with Bluetooth allows users to remotely record their measurement values in real time using computers or mobile Apps. This model offers the same features and functions, including the 0.2% basic accuracy, as the ST-5S.

When connected, ST5S-BT opens a virtual serial port to send data over in a string of comma separated values. This data can be saved into a file or database depending on the receiver software used.

Siborg is offering two separate packages for this model: Smart Tweezers ST5S-BT with Bluetooth Receiver Stick which is essential for using the device with computer, and the Smart Tweezers ST5S-BT without the receiver stick for mobile only connections.

 

Siborg to Begin Offer Bluetooth Enabled Smart Tweezers

// April 28th, 2016 // No Comments » // Devices, LCR-Reader, LCR-Reader Store, News, ST5S-BT, Uncategorized

Siborg Systems Inc. will be offering a new model of Smart Tweezers with Bluetooth capabilities in mid-May, the ST5s-BT.

This is the first upgrade to the ST-5S, which will allow users to remotely log their measurement results with a compatible device. This will be more efficient by letting users keep track of their previously measured components rather than re-measuring each time.

The Bluetooth is connected using a USB receiver stick that establishes a virtual serial port. Measurements results are sent using a string of comma separated values that represent the measurement results.

Ex. C1.398nF,R3.461kR,10kHz,0.5,S,,,,
C(main impedance value type)1.398nF(main impedance value),R(secondary impedance)3.461kR(secondary impedance value),10kHz(test frequency),0.5(test signal level),S(measurement mode, in this case, serial), followed by 4 reserved values.

This information is then sent to the port and is received by any communication software.

TeraTerm Screen.jpg(STBT-may032016)For example, the photo shows the free Terra Term software receiving data. This data can be save into a file or documented. If the LabView software is being used, it can process and store the data in a database as needed.

The Bluetooth connection will be supported by an NI VISA instrument driver in the NI LabView® environment. Eventually the device will have Apps for the Windows, Android and iOS operating systems.

Smart Tweezers ST-5S is a hand held LCR-meter with high accuracy and plenty of features for specific tasks. These features include: fully automatic LCR and ESR measurements, variable tolerances and test signal ranges, basic accuracy of 0.2%, component sorting, diode and continuity testing, and offers a 4-way joystick-like-navigation that allows basic settings to be changed quickly on the default screen.

The new ST5S-BT will be available starting mid-May from Siborg’s LCR-Reader Store and Amazon sales channels in USA, Canada and Europe.

 

Smart Tweezers Gets New Distributor in Vietnam

// August 31st, 2015 // No Comments » // Distributors, LCR-Reader, News

Siborg Systems Inc. and LINDIN Co. Ltd. in Vietnam as begun a new distributor deal, bringing the Smart Tweezers family of LCR-meters to Vietnam and surrounding areas.

LINDIN Co. Ltd. is a distributor and reseller of test and measurement equipment, educational technology products and maintenance services of many well known name brands. They also offer consulting for equipment in manufacturing, distribution, industrial and service industries.

“We are happy about this new partnership with LINDIN Co. Ltd. and believe that Smart Tweezers is a good fit among their other products. Their customers will find Smart Tweezers and LCR-Reader incredible simple to use, and should be happy with a closer-to-home option for shipping than having to buy it from North America.” says the Director of Siborg, Michael Obrecht.

About LINDIN Co. Ltd.

LINDIN Co was founded in 2009 by a group of experts in many fields, including: telecommunications services, customer care, electronics supply, finance, etc.

We are a technology company specializing as a distributor of educational technology products, maintenance services, and test and measurement equipment. Our major business objective is  providing excellent service with competitive pricing to our clients. We offer products from Agilent Technologies (USA), Keithley (USA), Cadex (Canada), Keysight (USA), Tektronix (USA), and Toshiba nad Kyoritsu (Japan).

For more information:
Nguyen Manh Khuong
Ronal Nguyen
Sales and Consulting Manager
108/105 Tran Van Quang Str, Ward 10
Tan Binh District, Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam 700000
Tel: +84-8-36016797

Siborg Offering Updated LCR-Reader, the Colibri

// January 4th, 2015 // No Comments » // LCR-Reader, News

Siborg Systems Inc. has released an updated version of the LCR-Reader, the Colibri. After a year of availability, the LCR-Reader has gotten some tweaks to offer a better experience for customers.

The Colibri offers the same basic accuracy of 1% as the LCR-Reader, as well as the same automatic component identification and instantaneous results. The main differences between the Colibri and the LCR-Reader is the ability to select the test frequency as well as the measurement mode to provide more specific measurement capabilities. On the LCR-Reader only the measurement mode was changeable by pressing the button, with the device cycling through ‘AM’, ‘L’, ‘R’, ‘C’. The Colbri cycles as such; ‘AM’, ‘L’ 1kHz (default), 100 Hz, 10 kHz, ‘C’ 1kHz, 100 Hz, 10 kHz, etc. Also added was the ability to reset the device to fully automatic default settings by pressing and holding the device for a few seconds. Colibri comes with precision gold-plated tips which better improve the ability to hold components.

Siborg Expands Reseller’s in South East Asia

// November 7th, 2014 // No Comments » // Distributors, LCR-Reader, News, ST-5S

Siborg Systems Inc. has gained new re-sellers for Smart Tweezers and LCR-Reader in Vietnam and Thailand to serve customers in South East Asia

These new re-sellers include;

T&P Thang Long (Ha Noi, Vietnam); T&P offers a comprehensive and optimal solutions in: liquid transport solutions for chemicals, food, beverage, petroleum, water, wastewater, etc. Lifting and transport solutions, sealing solutions and connecting pipes, and lubricant solutions.

Anphanam International Co. Ltd. (Ha Noi, Vietnam); Anphanam offers equipment and material for industrial and mechanical processing in service industries and manufacturing. They provide equipment and consumables for welding, stonework, pumps, gearboxes, hydraulic equipment, fabrication, design, installation, mechanical equipment, and products. Anphanam also offers advice and technical assistance and training.

Hason Technology and Trading Co. Ltd. (Ha Noi, Vietnam); Hason is an authorized distributor and service provider for Japanses manufacturers such as Amada, Amano, Shinmaywa, Hisaka, etc. and offer products for metal processing, pipe racking, electronics, air filtration and work environment systems, factory automation, test equipment and hand tools.

Neovac Co. Ltd. (Thailand); Nevoc distributes and installs filtration systems and offers other tools.

PMC Technology (Bangkok, Thailand); PMC is a leading supplier of mechanical drive, automation motion control, test equipment and optical products to numerous industries including the hard disk, electronic, and automotive industries as well as research institutes and universities. They also provide installation, support and hands-on training for users and services for all their equipment.

DT Techsolutions Pte. Ltd. (Singapore); DT Techsolutions offers a complete range of test and measurement equipment and software for educational and research institutions, Research and Development, production and installation. They have years of experience setting up test and measurement labs.

 

For more information;

 

Thang Long P&T International Co. Ltd.
Quoc Phuong, Director
Thang Long P&T International Co. Ltd.
No 23, 405/17 Lane, Ngoc Hoi Str, Ha Noi Vietnam
Phone: +84.947292786, +84.963869396

Anphanam International Co. Ltd.
Ms Nguyen Thi Thanh Xuan, Purchasing Department
No. 137A, Nguyen Van Cu Str., Long Bien Dist. Ha Noi
Phone: +84 4 3872 6918 (ext. 13)
Fax: +84 4 3872 6919

Hason Technology and Trading Co. Ltd.
Ms. Nguyen Thi Bich Thuy, Purchasing
No. 1, 172, Thai Thinh, Dong Da, Hanoi Vietnam
Phone: +84 4 3785 3839
Fax:+84 4 3785 3883

Neovac Co. Ltd.
Tony, Purchasing
Thailand
Phone: 66861962496

PMC Technology
Chairat Srinutisup
10 Ruamchitt Rd., Thanonnakornchaisri, Dusit, Bangkok 10300 Thailand
Phone: 662 667 4501
Fax: 662 667 4506

DT Techsolutions Pte Ltd
Mathi, Purchasing
2 Jurong East Street 21# 04-20, IMM Building
Singapore 609601
Tel/fax: +65 66491916

Smart Tweezers with Rechargeable Batteries

// January 31st, 2011 // No Comments » // Smart Tweezers Questions and Answers

Digital Multimeter Smart Tweezers comes in two models: with regular disposable batteries and with rechargeable batteries and inductive charger. If you use Smart Tweezers very often, say 2 hours of continuous use a day, and you use regular disposable batteries, your batteries will be depleted in about a month and you will then have to replace them. Eventually this will lead to damage of the thread in the plastic housing and you will need to replace the housing. If you use the rechargeable model, and you always put Smart Tweezers on the charging cradle when you do not use it, your batteries will last for about a year, even for a heavy use. The charger uses a trickle-charge charging in order to increase the battery life.

Digital Multimeter Smart Tweezers does not measure

// January 5th, 2011 // No Comments » // Smart Tweezers Tricks and Tips

There are two  most likely reasons why Digital Multimeter Smart Tweezers does not measure:

  1. The front-end circuit is burned. This happens if you apply voltage higher than allowable (1.4 Volts in Auto mode and 8 Volts in Voltage mode) or try to measure a charged capacitor with Smart Tweezers. Obviously Smart Tweezers require repair in this case.
  2. The slide-switch at the bottom-left corner of Smart Tweezers is in wrong (right-most) position. In this case the problem is easily fixable by sliding the switch into the right (left-most) position.