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LCR-Reader Coil Ring Tester

Detecting shorted turns with a standard LCR meter can be difficult because the impedance may change very little. A more reliable method is the Ring Test technique, commonly used for servicing transformers, flybacks, motors, deflection yokes, magnetic heads, and other inductive components. To use the Ring Coil Tester with the LCR-Reader-MPA/MPB, connect the Coil Ring […]

In-circuit measurements using LCR-Reader MPA/MPB

For more stable readings, a 1.0 Vrms test signal is recommended for LCR-Reader-MPA/MPB. For in-circuit measurements, the Auto signal level setting is preferable and optimized for measuring resistors, capacitors, and inductors directly on a PCB. A high test signal may forward-bias p-n junctions in nearby semiconductor components, causing measurement errors. To minimize this effect, the […]

LCR-Reader-MPA Prize Winner for Product of the Year

After entering for Product of the Year from Plant Engineering, LCR-Reader-MPA has been announced as one of the prize winners in their Maintenance Tools and Equipment category. Plant Engineering announced the prize winners on February 10th, 2021, and will announce the official placements in April on Plant Engineering’s website. LCR-Reader-MPA went up against companies such as […]

Black Friday Sale 2020

Siborg is offering up to 30% on almost everything in the LCR-Reader Store, including the LCR-Reader-MPA and Bluetooth devices. The sale runs from Friday, November 27th, 2020. The sale will also be available on Amazon sales channels in USA, Canada and Europe.

Sale on Digital Multimeters

Siborg is offering a fall sale for the month of October on most test devices in the LCR-Reader Store and Amazon sales channels. The sale includes LCR-Reader-MPA, MPA Bluetooth, Smart Tweezers and LCR-Reader devices. Siborg is offering up to 30% off until October 30th at 11:59 PM EST.

New Bluetooth Data Acquisition Tool

Siborg has released their LCR-Reader-MPA Bluetooth Data Acquisition Tool with Logger program. The LCR-Reader-MPA Bluetooth Data Acquisition Tool connects to PC and Android over a Bluetooth connection and allows users to remotely record measurements values in real time. To use the LCR-MPA-BT Logger program, simply connect the BT dongle to the PC, turn on the […]

Coil Ring Tester Attachment Now Available

Siborg has begun offering a new Coil Ring Tester for LCR-Reader-MPA. The main difficulty for testing coils if that the LCR-meter shows almost no change in the impedance value if there is a short turn in the coil. An accurate way of finding short turns in a coil is by using the Ring Test technique. […]

MPA with Bluetooth Available Now

Siborg has released the MPA with Bluetooth connection in Canada, USA and China. The added Bluetooth capabilities boost the efficiency of LCR-Reader-MPA. The device is identical to LCR-Reader-MPA with 0.1% basic accuracy and wide range of features, but now can send and receive data from PC, Android and iOS. When connected with the Bluetooth dongle […]

Multimeter Summer Sale

Siborg is offering up to 30% off on many of their test devices, including LCR-Reader-MPA, LCR-reader and Smart Tweezers devices. The sale is available in the LCR-Reader Store and Amazon sales channels. The sale runs from August 10 to August 31st at 11:59EST.

Siborg Presents MPA at Shanghai Nepcon Asia

Siborg took LCR-Reader-MPA to Nepcon Asia to show off their line of LCR-Reader multimeters with a focus on the MPA devices. Their newest business partner, AI-Rox Polytoronics, representing Siborg in China. Nepcon Asia in Shenzhen showed great interest in the device. Many of the leading manufacturers come to the show looking for new and exciting […]

New Generation Ring Coil Tester

Siborg System Inc. has added a Ring Coil Tester to their line of testing equipment for use with the LCR-Reader line of multimeters. Basic inductor or coil tests can be done using any LCR meter, like LCR-Readers. When testing, if the device shows any continuity or reading this shows that the coil winding is not […]

LCR-Reader-MPA Presented at Nepcon Vietnam

Siborg presented the LCR-Reader-MPA at Nepcon Vietnam to an enthusiastic audience. The devices’ capabilities were well received and the booth had many visitors. Nepcon’s visitors were impressed by what LCR-Reader-MPA can do. THe booth saw may visitors, many showing interest in the whole line of LCR-Reader, including the flagship device. The LCR-Reader line was created […]

Coming Soon: LCR-Reader-MPA with Remote Recording in Real-Time

Siborg’s LCR-Reader-MPA will soon be getting an update which allows the device to remotely record measurement value over a Bluetooth connection. This adds an extra feature to the device, which already boasts a 0.1% basic accuracy and wide range of features including a 100 kHz test frequency, LED/diode testing, oscilloscope mode and more. The new […]

NASA TechBriefs Publishes LCR-Reader-MPA Whitepaper

Siborg published a white paper on TechBriefs about their newest device, the LCR-Reader-MPA. The paper gives insight to the devices’ capabilities and features. The paper reviews how the device uses different measurement methods in order to produce high accuracy measurements, and the properties of operations. These operations include how the device is able to determine […]

LCR-Reader-MPA Task Kit

Siborg has released a new task kit that includes an LCR-Reader-MPA, accessories and an NIST traceable calibration certificate. The LCR-Reader-MPA Professional task kit includes an MPA, NIST traceable calibration certificate, spare bent tweezer probes, LCR-Reader Kelvin Probe Connector kit, Offset Calibration Board, charging cable and manuals. An NIST traceable calibration certificate is a must for […]

LCR-Reader-MPA Well Received at Nepcon

Siborg debuted their LCR-Reader-MPA all-in-one multitester at Nepcon Korea in May. The audience showed great interest in the devices availabilities to test with efficiency and high 0.1% basic accuracy. “This was the first presentation of the new LCR-Reader-MPA. EMK Nepcon has been proven to be a great place for us to debut devices in the […]

LCR-Reader-MPA Makes Debut at Nepcon 2019

Siborg Systems Inc. took their newest addition, the LCR-Reader-MPA to Nepcon Korea (may 15 to 17 2019) for its debut on the technology market. “This is our first presentation of the newly competed LCR-Reader-MPA,” says the director of Siborg, Michael Obrecht, “We have shown devices in the past to welcoming audiences. Our multimeters are well […]

Next Generation of LCR-Reader: LCR-Reader-MPA

Siborg is updating their LCR-Reader-MP after a year on the market. The new LCR-Reader-MPA is their most advanced multifunctional device yet. MPA offers a 0.1% basic accuracy and long list of features. The main difference between the old MP and the new MPA is the design. The new model is more compact and nearly 1.5 […]

End of Year Sale

Siborg is hosting an end of year sale featuring LCR-Reader, LCR-Reader-MP, Smart Tweezers and other items from the LCR-Reader Store. The sale stars December 17th, 2018 and will end on January 1st, 2019 and includes the LCR-Reader Store and Siborg’s Amazon sales channels in USA, Canada, France, Germany, Spain and Italy.

LCR-Reader Store – One Stop Shop for LCR/ESR Meters

The LCR-Reader Store from Siborg Systems Inc. offers a wide selection of handheld digital LCR/ESR meters, accessories and parts. The devices available are as follows: LCR-Reader-MP: This is the newest model available from Siborg. The LCR-Reader-MP or Multipurpose has the highest basic accuracy of 0.1% and the widest selection of test features and functions over […]

Siborg Hosting LCR-Reader-MP Sale to Celebrate 6 Months on the Market and New Distributors

To celebrate the LCR-Reader-MP’s 6 months on the market, Siborg is offering the device for a discounted price in the LCR-Reader Store starting March 1st until March 8th, 2018. The device has also been made available by Siborg’s global distributors to be sold in their respective markets. These distributors include: SIBBIS International (Maryland, USA) Bokar […]

Black Friday in the LCR-Reader Store

Starting midnight on November 21st, 2017, Siborg is offering up to 30% off on devices, accessories and task kits in the LCR-Reader Store and on Amazon sales channels in Canada, USA, UK, Germany, France, Spain and Italy. The sale includes the new LCR-Reader-MP; a multipurpose device for testing and troubleshooting surface mount technology with the […]

Siborg Offering New Multi Purpose Device: LCR-Reader-MP

Beginning after September 1st, 2017, Siborg is offering a new multipurpose device, the LCR-Reader-MP. This device has a basic accuracy better than 0.1%, a 100 kHz test frequency and more features than Smart Tweezers ST-1. The LCR-Reader-MP offers many features and measurement modes, including AC/DC voltage measurements, signal generation, oscilloscope mode, pulse counting, frequency measurements, […]

Smart Tweezers Offset Calibration Board Available in the LCR-Reader Store

Siborg’s newest addition to the LCR-Reader Store is the Smart Tweezers Offset Calibration Board. This PCB emulator allows Smart Tweezers and Colibri LCR-meter users to easily and accurately find the offset capacitance to a varied range of components (02014, 0402, etc.) with a simple measurement. The PCB uses holes at the width of components; when […]

Educational Sale for Students, Educators and Educational Institutes in the LCR-Reader Store Until the End of August

Siborg is offering a discount on all LCR-meters, test equipment and accessories in the LCR-Reader Store until August 31, 2017, for all students, teachers and educational institutes. The sales price will reflect the quantities of devices purchased. The LCR-Reader and Smart Tweezers LCR-and ESR-meters, as well as the LCR-Reader Pro task kits and Smart Tweezers […]

Updated Smart Tweezers with Bluetooth: Now Sends and Receives Information

The Smart Tweezers ST5S-BT has been updated to include the ability to send and receive information to and from the device. The previous model allowed device only to be sent from the Smart Tweezers device to the communication software; the update allows software to control the device by sending test settings. Smart Tweezers with Bluetooth […]

How to Remove False Measurements

False measurements are when the device shows a measurement while not being in contact with a component. The device will stop showing a measurement value when the tips are removed. False measurements will cause the device to continue displaying a measurement and not turn off, leading to the battery being drained. There are a few […]

End of January Sale in LCR-Reader Store and Amazon Sales Channels

Siborg is hosting an end-of-January sale with up to 20% off devices and accessories i nthe LCR-Reader Store and Amazon Sales Channels. The sale begins on January 18th 2017 at 12:00 AM and end on January 31st at 11:59 PM EST. The sale includes LCR-Reader and Smart Tweezers (including Smart Tweezers with Bluetooth) devices and task […]

Siborg Systems Inc. is Offering a Discount on All Devices and Test Tweezers Until the End of September

Until September 30th, 2016, Siborg is offering their LCR- and ESR-meters and Test Tweezers devices for 10% off in their online sales channels, including the LCR-Reader Store, Amazon.com, Amazon.ca, and Amazon.co.uk. This sale includes all LCR-Reader and Smart Tweezers task kits, as well as the other tweezer-like devices like LED Test Tweezers, SMD Multimeter Test […]

Smart Tweezers Bluetooth Now Available in the LCR-Reader Store

  Siborg Systems Inc. is now offering Smart Tweezers Bluetooth enabled ST5S-BT in the LCR-Reader Store. The Smart Tweezers ST5S-BT is a Bluetooth enabled ST-5S model with the same features and functions with the added function of remotely recording measurements in real-time. The ability to record measurements is efficient for those who require to record […]

Siborg Releases New Calibration Fixture and Certificates for LCR-Reader

Siborg has been working over the past year with the Institute of Automation and Electrometry at the Russian Academy of Sciences in creating a Calibration Fixture that will allow periodic calibration of all models of Smart Tweezers, and, most importantly, the LCR-Reader. The calibration fixture was then sent to Navair Technologies in Toronto, Canada to […]

LCR-Reader and Smart Tweezers on Sale for Black Friday

LCR-Reader and Smart Tweezers will be on sale for Black Friday; starting at midnight on November 27th, 2015, Siborg Systems Inc. will be offering both devices for a discount through their website and Amazon channels. The LCR-Reader’s sales price is  available through LCR-Reader.com. Amazon.com, and Amazon.ca. The Smart Tweezers are available on Smart Tweezers US, Smarttweezers Canada, […]

Siborg Systems Inc. Offers New LED Test Tweezers

LED Test Tweezers are a quick and easy way to test LEDs, switches, fuses, shorts, circuitry, wire connections and other small components. The LED Test Tweezers use a 12 VDC output while testing LEDs, with variable current settings of 5mA, 10mA, and 20mA. This handy device is easily carried in a bag or pocket at […]

Siborg to Give a Presentation on LCR-Reader at Taitronics

On October 7th, at 11:30AM, Siborg Systems Inc. will be presenting the LCR-Reader at Taitronics: Taipei’s International Electronics Show. The 20 minute presentation will cover details about the LCR-Reader, including the differences between LCR-Reader and Smart Tweezers devices; the new calibration jig and the future of calibrating LCR-Reader, and the history of Smart Tweezers since […]

Taipei International Electronics Show

For the first time ever, Siborg Systems Inc. will be showing their LCR-Reader and Smart Tweezers LCR-meters at Taitronics: Taipei International Electronics Show. This is the 41st ear of the Taitronics; the show is known for displaying leading electronics, including components, lighting and applications, industrial process and automation equipment, consumer electronics, batteries, electrical energy, broadband […]

New Calibration Jig

Siborg Systems Inc and the Institute of Automation and Electrometry at the Academy of Sciences have banded together in creating new calibration jigs with 4 and 2 wire connections allowing for all models of Smart Tweezers and LCR-Reader to be calibrated. This jig cannot create NIST certificates and needs to be certified itself, but is […]

Siborg Sends 4 LCR-Readers for Verification

Since the LCR-Reader does not come with an NIST traceable certificate, Siborg sent 4 randomly chosen LCR-Readers to Toronto’s Navair Technologies, one of the leading calibration facilities in Canada that offers NIST certification. Siborg has recieved the results and they provided surprising results. Siborg has claimed that the LCR-Reader offers a 1% basic accuracy, while […]

New Model of LCR-Reader; Siborg Systems Inc. Provides Update

Siborg Systems Inc. and the Institute of Automation and Electrometry of the Russian Academy of Sciences in Novosibirsk, Russia, has been working over the past two years in creating a new model of the LCR-Reader. “Smart Tweezers gives the ability for quick and highly accurate evaluations of SMT components,” says Michael Obrecht, the R&D director […]

LCR-Reader Doubles Sales

After being on the market for a little more than a year, the LCR-Reader has quickly become Siborg System Inc.’s best selling device, doubling that of Smart Tweezers. “We are quite happy with the sales progress made by LCR-Reader. It started slow, but due to low price and high reliability it caught up with Smart […]

LCR-Reader Gains New Distributor in Taiwan

Siborg Systems Inc. has gained a new distributor for LCR-Reader and Smart Tweezers LCR-meters; King Hor’s Enterprise Co. Ltd. in Taipei. King Hor’s Enterprise Co. Ltd. are a supplier of precise electronic instruments and equipment for over 30 years. They provide full customer service and first stage product analysis. King Hor’s Enterprise is currently expanding […]

LCR-Reader Update; Colibri

After a full year of availability, the LCR-Reader from Siborg Systems Inc. is getting an update. The newer model, the LCR-Reader Colibri. The Colibri offers the same high basic accuracy of 1% and features as the LCR-Reader with fully automatic measurements. The main difference between the two models, is the ability to change the test […]

Siborg Expands Smart Tweezers and LCR-Reader Resellers in South East Asia

Siborg has gained new resellers in Vietnam and Thailand to better serve customers in  South East Asia. These new resellers 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 […]

List of Worldwide Smart Tweezers and LCR-Reader Distributors

United States Bokar International (Pennsylvania) SIBBIS (Maryland) Russia SPE Group (Novosibirsk) Premier Electric (Moscow) Dipaul (St.Petersburg) Sanata-Tech (St.Petersburg) United Kingdom KaiserTech (Hampshire) Brazil Grupo Unicoba (Sao Paulo) Netherlands PrinTek Malaysia CF Technology Sdn Bhd (Selangor) Indonesia KT Technology (Nagoya Batam) India Advance Tech Services (New Delhi) Japan Van Device (Tokyo) Newly-Tsuchiyama (Koka) Alpha Corp (Tokyo) […]

LCR-Reader to be Shown at Produktronika in Munich

Siborg Systems Inc.’s affiliates KIT, Germany, and Bokar International, USA, are taking the new LCR-Reader and Smart Tweezers ST-5 to Germany to be shown at Produktronika. A few batches of the new LCR-Reader are now available from Bokar International, Van Device Ltd. in Japan, Russian Sanata-Tech, and Advance Tech, India. “We are not sure how […]