![Keysight E4980A LCR meter](https://huntron.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Keysight-E4980A-1024x682.png)
The latest test instrument to be supported by Huntron Workstation is the Keysight E4980AL LCR meter. The E4980AL provides the best combination of accuracy, speed, and versatility for a wide range of component measurements. The E4980AL connects to your computer via USB. Most of the instruments measurement types are supported when setting up a test in Huntron Workstation.
Workstation Integration
Similar to other non-Huntron instrument integrations, measurements from the Keysight E4980AL can be sampled directly using the Workstation manual mode. You configure the LCR meter settings and use “Get Reading” to capture a measurement. These settings can be saved to a component in the test using the Set Range button.
![Using E4980AL in Manual mode](https://huntron.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/LCR-manual-mode.png)
Tests are created in Workstation similar to the other supported instruments. For more details on how to develop a test, download the Huntron Workstation LCR meter tutorial from the Huntron website:
Huntron Workstation LCR Tutorial
The tutorial provides a step by step explanation of how the test database is created and how you scan and store measurements.
Compare to a Nominal Value or Reference Value
You choose how the measurements are used in your test. You can compare to a preset nominal value or to a reference value captured from a known working component or PCB.
![Using a nominal value](https://huntron.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/LCR-nominal-pass.png)
You can perform your test on a working component or PCB first and set the value captured as a Reference. The Reference value is used as a comparison when scanning suspect components or PCBs. Comparison differences are presented in the Workstation Troublesheet display.
![Troublesheet LCR failed measurement](https://huntron.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/LCR-ref-TS-fail.png)
If you are interested in using Huntron Workstation to control and capture LCR meter measurements, please contact us for more information.