Mastech MS8217 Digital Multimeter User Manual

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USER’S Manual

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CONTENTS

1.General instructions................................1

1.1 Precautions safety measures ......................1

1.1.1 Preliminary .............................................1

1.1.2 During use ..............................................2

1.1.3 Symbols .................................................4

1.1.4 Instructions ............................................5

1.2 Protec tion mechanisms.......................

..6

2. Description.............................................7

2.1 Instrument Fa miliarization......................

7

2.2 LCD display ..........................................

8

2.3 Keypad ..............................................

10

2.4 Rotary switch ......................................

11

2.5 Terminals ...........................................

13

3. Function description............................14

3.1 General function ......................................14

3.1.1 Data hold mode .....................................14

3.1.2 Manual ranging and auto range mode ......14

3.1.3 Battery saver.........................................15

3.1.4 Relative measurement mode ..................15

3.2 Measurement functions ............................16

3.2.1 AC and DC Voltage measurement ...........16

3.2.2 Resistance measurement ......................19

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3.2.3 Diode test.............................................21

3.2.4 Continuity check ...................................23

3.2.5 Capacitance measurement ....................25

3.2.6 Frequency and duty cycle

measurement ...................................27

3.2.7 Temperature measurement ....................27

3.2.8 Current measurement ...........................28

4. Specifications ..................................

31

4.1 General specifications ...........................

31

4.2 Measurement Specifications ...................32

4.2.1 DC Voltage ......................................

32

4.2.2 AC Voltage .....................................

32

4.2.3 Frequency ......................................33

4.2.4 Resistance .....................................33

4.2.5 Diode Test ......................................

33

4.2.6 Continuity .......................................

34

4.2.7 Capac itance...................................

34

4.2.8 Temperature ....................................

34

4.2.9 DC Current .....................................

35

4.2.10 AC Current ....................................

35

5. Maintenance .....................................

36

5.1 Replacing the Batteries ..........................

36

5.2 Replacing the Test Lead

(or alligator clip) ...................................

36

6. Accessories .....................................

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1.General Instructions

This instrument complies with IEC 1010-1 (61010

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IEC: 2001), CAT II 1000V and CAT III 600V overvoltage standards. See Specifications.

To get the best service from this instrument, read carefully this user's manual and respect the detailed safety precautions.

International symbols used on the Meter and in this manual are explained in chapter 1.1.3

1.1P

recautions safety measures

1.1.1 Preliminary

• MEASUREMENT CATEGORY III is applicable to test

and measuring circuits connected to the distribution

part of the building's low-voltage MAINS installation.

NOTE: Examples are measurements on distribution

boards, circuit-breakers, wiring, including cables,

bus-bars, junction boxes, switches, socket-outlets in

the fixed installation, and equipment for industrial use

and some other equipment, for example, stationary

motors with permanent connection to the fixed

installation.

• MEASUREMENT CATEGORY II is applicable to test

and measuring circuits connected directly to utilization

points (socket outlets and similar points) of the low-

voltage MAINS installation.

NOTE: Examples are measurements on household

appliances, portable tools and similar equipment.

• Measurement category I is for measurements

performed on circuits not directly connected to MAINS.

NOTE: Examples are measurements on circuits not

derived from MAINS, and specially protected (internal)

MAINS derived circuits. In the latter case, transient

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stresses are variable; for that reason, requires that the

transient withstand capability of the equipment is made

known to the user.

• When using this Multimeter, the user must observe all

normal safety rules concerning:

- protection against the dangers of electric current.

- protection of the Multimeter against misuse.

• For your own safety, only use the test probes supplied

with the instrument. Before use, check that they are in

good condition.

1.1.2 During use

• If the meter is used near noise generating equipment,

be aware that display may become unstable or indicate

large errors.

• Do not use the meter or test leads if they look damaged.

• Use the meter only as specified in this manual;

otherwise, the protection provided by the meter may be

impaired.

• Use extreme caution when working around bare

conductors or bus bars.

• Do not operate the meter around explosive gas, vapor,

or dust.

• Verify a Meter's operation by measuring a known

voltage. Do not use the Meter if it operates abnormally.

Protection may be impaired. When in doubt, have the

Meter serviced.

• Uses the proper terminals, function, and range for your

measurements.

• When the range of the value to be measured is unknown,

check that the range initially set on the multimeter is the

highest possible or, wherever possible, choose the

autoranging mode.

• To avoid damages to the instrument, do not exceed the

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maximum limits of the input values shown in the

technical specification tables.

• When the multimeter is linked to measurement circuits,

do not touch unused terminals.

• Caution when working with voltages above 60Vdc or

30Vac rms. Such voltages pose a shock hazard.

• When using the probes, keep your fingers behind the

finger guards.

• When making connections, connect the common test

lead before connecting the live test lead; when

disconnecting, disconnect the live test lead before

disconnecting the common test lead.

• Before changing functions, disconnect the test leads

from the circuit under test.

• For all dc functions, including manual or auto-ranging,

to avoid the risk of shock due to possible improper

reading, verify the presence of any ac voltages by first

using the ac function. Then select a dc voltage range

equal to or greater than the ac range.

• Disconnect circuits power and discharge all

high-voltage capacitors before testing resistance,

continuity, diodes, or capacitance.

• Never perform resistance or continuity measurements

on live circuits.

• Before measuring current, check the meter's fuse and

turn off power to the circuit before connecting the meter

to the circuit.

• In TV repair work, or when carrying out measurements

on power switching circuits, remember that high

amplitude voltage pulses at the test points can damage

the multimeter. Use of a TV filter will attenuate any

such pulses.

• Use only three AAA batteries, properly installed in the

Meter's battery case, to power the Meter.

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• Replace the battery as soon as the battery indicator

appears. With a low battery, the Meter might produce

false readings that can lead to electric shock and

personal injury.

• Do not measure voltages above 600V in CAT III,

or 1000V in CAT II installations.

• When in REL mode the REL symbol is displayed.

Caution must be used because hazardous voltage may

be present.

• Do not operate the Meter with the case (or part of the

case) removed.

1.1.3 Symbols:

Symbols used in this manual and on the instrument:

Caution: refer to the instruction manual.

Incorrect use may result in damage to the device or its components.

AC (Alternating Current)

DC (Direct Current)

AC or DC

Earth ground

Double insulated

Fuse

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1.1.4 Instructions

• Remove test leads from the Meter before opening the

Meter case or battery cover.

• When servicing the Meter, use only specified

replacement parts.

• Before opening up the instrument, always disconnect

from all sources of electric current and make sure you

are not charged with static electricity, which may

destroy internal components.

• Any adjustment, maintenance or repair work carried

out on the meter while it is live should be carried out

only by appropriately qualified personnel, after having

taken into account the instructions in this present

manual.

• A "qualified person" is someone who is familiar with the

installation, construction and operation of the

equipment and the hazards involved. He is trained and

authorized to energize and de-energize circuits and

equipment in accordance with established practices.

• When the instrument is opened up, remember that

some internal capacitors can retain a dangerous

potential even after the instrument is switched off.

• If any faults or abnormalities are observed, take the

instrument out of service and ensure that it cannot be

used until it has been checked out.

• If the meter is not going to be used for a long time, take

out the battery and do not store the meter in high

temperature or high humidity environment.

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1.2 Protection mechanisms

This instrument is fitted with various protection mechanisms:

• Varistor protection for limiting transients of over 1000V

at the VΩ terminal.

• A PTC (positive temperature coefficient) resistor

protects against permanent overvoltages of up to 1000V

during resistance, capacitance, temperature, continuity

and diode test measurements.

• Selected function or range isn't suitable for the inserted

red test lead terminal. Pull out the red test lead and then

select the function or range

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2. DESCRIPTION

2.1 Instrument Familiarization

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2.2 LCD Display

See Table 1 indicated for information about the LCD display.

1.LCD display

2.Keypad

3.Rotary switch

4.Terminals

5.Battery cover

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Table 1. Display Symbols

Number Symbol

1

2

Meaning

The battery is low.

Warning: To avoid false readings, which could lead to possible electric shock or personal injury, replace the battery as soon as the battery indicator appears.

Indicates negative readings.

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5

6

7

8

9

10

3

4

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AC

DC

Indicator for ac voltage or current.

AC voltage and current are displayed as the average of the absolute value of the input, calibrated to indicate the equivalent rms value of a sine wave.

Indicator for dc voltage or current.

AUTO

The Meter is in the Autorange mode in which the meter automatically selects the range with the best resolution.

The Meter is in the Diode Test mode

The Meter is in the Continuity Check mode.

DATA-H The Meter is in the Data Hold mode

REL

°C

V, mV

A, mA,

µA

The Meter is in the Relative measurement mode

°C:Celsius scale. The unit of temperature.

V: mV:

Volts. The unit of voltage.

A: mA:

µA:

Amperes (amps). The unit of current.

- 3

Milliamp. 1x10 or 0.001 amperes.

- 6

Microamp. 1x10 or 0.000001 amperes

Ohm. The unit of resistance.

Ω,kΩ,

MΩ

Ω: kΩ:

MΩ: ohms.

6

Megohm. 1x10 or 1,000,000

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12

% % Percent. The unit of Duty cycle.

Hz:

Hz, kHz,

Khz:

MHz

MHZ:

Hertz. The unit of frequency in cycles/second. hertz.

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Meghertz. 1x10 or 1,000,000

µF, nF

F:

µF: nF:

Farad. The unit of capacitance.

- 6

Microfarad.1x10 or 0.000001 farads.

- 9

Nanofarad. 1x10 or

0.000000001 farads.

The input is too large for the selected range.

2.3 Keypad

See Table 2 indicated for information about the keypad operations.

Key

HOLD

Function Operation performed

O

(YELLOW)

Ω

A mA µA

Power-up

Option

Switches between Resistance measurement, Diode Test and

Continuity check.

Switches between dc and ac current.

Disables automatic power-off feature.

Any switch Press HOLD to enter and exit position the Data Hold mode

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RANGE

REL

Hz %

V V

A, mA and

µA

1.Press RANGE to enter the

manual ranging mode.

2.Press RANGE to step

through the ranges available

for the selected function.

3.Press and hold RANGE for

2 seconds to return to

autoranging.

Any switch

Press REL to enter and exit position the Relative measurement mode.

V~, A, mA and µA

1 Press to start the frequency

counter.

2 Press again to enter duty

cycle (duty factor) mode.

3 Press again to exit the

frequency counter mode.

2.4 Rotary switch

See Table 3 indicated for information about the rotary switch positions.

Table 3. Rotary Switch Positions

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V~

V mV

Ω

A mA

µA

Temp

AC Voltage measurement

DC Voltage measurement

DC milliVolt measurement

Resistance measurement / Diode

Test / Continuity Check

Capacitance measurement

DC or AC Current measurement from 0.01A to 10.00A.

DC or AC current measurements from 0.01mA to 400mA.

DC or AC current measurements from 0.1µA to 4000µA.

Temperature measurement

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2.5 Terminals

See Table 4 indicated for information about the terminals.

Terminal

COM

Temp

V Ω

µA/mA

A

Description

Terminal receiving the black test lead as a common reference.

Terminal receiving the red test lead for voltage, resistance, capacitance, frequency, Temperature, diode and continuity measurements.

Terminal receiving the red test lead for ,µ mA and frequency measurements.

Terminal receiving the red test lead for 4A,

10A and frequency measurements.

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3. FUNCTION DESCRIPTION

3.1 General Functions

3.1.1 DATA HOLD mode

Data Hold mode makes the meter stop updating the display. Enabling Data Hold function in autorange mode makes the meter switch to Manual ranging mode, but the full-scale range remains the same. Data Hold function can be cancelled by changing the measurement mode, pressing RANGE key, or push HOLD key again.

To enter and exit the Data Hold mode:

1. Press HOLD key (short press). Fixes the display on

the current value, DATA-H is displayed.

2. A second short press returns the meter to normal mode.

3.1.2 Manual ranging and Autorange mode

The Meter has both manual ranging and autorange options.

• In the autorange mode, the Meter selects the best

range for the input detected. This allows you to switch

test points without having to reset the range.

• In the manual ranging mode, you select the range. This

allows you to override autorange and lock the meter in

a specific range.

• The Meter defaults to the autorange mode in

measurement functions that have more than one range.

When the Meter is in the autorange mode, AUTO is

displayed.

To enter and exit the manual range mode:

1. Press RANGE key. The Meter enters the manual

ranging mode. AUTO turns off. Each presses of

RANGE key increments the range. When the highest

range is reached, the Meter wraps to the lowest range.

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NOTE:

If you manually change the measurement range after entering the Data Hold modes, the Meter exits this mode.

2. To exit the manual ranging mode, press and hold down

RANGE key for two seconds. The Meter returns to the

autorange mode and AUTO is displayed.

3.1.3 Battery Saver

• The Meter enters the "sleep mode" and blanks the

display if the Meter is on but not used for 30 minutes.

• Press the HOLD key or rotate the rotary switch to wake

the meter up.

• To disable the Sleep mode, hold down the yellow key

while turning the meter on.

3.1.4 Relative measurement mode

The Meter will display relative measurement in all functions except frequency.

To enter and exit the relative measurement mode:

1. With the Meter in the desired function, touch the test

leads to the circuit on which you want future

measurement to be based.

2. Press REL key to store the measured value and

activate the relative measurement mode. The

difference between the reference value and

subsequent reading is displayed.

3. Press REL key for more than 2 seconds to return the

Meter to normal operation.

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3.2 Measurement Functions

3.2.1 AC and DC Voltage measurement

Warning

To avoid electrical shock and/or damage to the instrument, do not attempt to take any voltage measurement that might exceeds 1000Vdc or

1000Vac rms.

To avoid electrical shock and/or damage to the instrument, do not apply more than 1000Vdc or

1000Vac rms between the common terminal and the earth ground.

Voltage is the difference in electrical potential between two points. The polarity of ac (alternating current) voltage varies over time; the polarity of dc (direct current) voltage is constant.

The Meter's voltage ranges are 400.0mV, 4.000V, 40.00V,

400.0V and 1000V. (AC 400.0mV range only exists in manual ranging mode).

To measure ac or dc voltage (set up and connect the

Meter as shown in Figure 2):

1. Set rotary switch to the DCV, ACV or DCmV range.

2. Connect the black and red test leads to the COM and

V terminals respectively.

3. Connect the test leads to the circuit being measured

4. Read the displayed value. The polarity of red test lead

connection will be indicated when making a DCV

measurement.

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NOTE:

• Unstable display may occur especially at 400mV range,

even though you do not put test leads into input

terminals, in this case, if an erroneous reading is

suspected, short the V terminal and the COM terminal,

and make sure the zero display.

• For better accuracy when measuring the dc offset of an

ac voltage, measure the ac voltage first. Note the ac

voltage range, then manually select a dc voltage range

equal to or higher than the ac range. This improves the

accuracy of the dc measurement by ensuring that the

input protection circuits are not activated.

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DC Voltage

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AC Voltage

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3.2.2 Resistance measurement

Warning

To avoid electrical shock and/or damage to the instrument, disconnect circuit power and discharge all high-voltage capacitors before measuring resistance.

Resistance is an opposition to current flow.

The unit of resistance is the ohm (Ω). The Meter measures resistance by sending a small current through the circuit. Because this current flows through all possible paths between the probes, an in-circuit resistance reading represents the total resistance of all paths between the probes.

The Meter's resistance ranges are 400.0Ω, 4.000kΩ,

40.00kΩ, 400.0kΩ, 4.000MΩ and 40.00MΩ.

To measure resistance (set up the Meter as shown in figure 3):

2. Connect the black and red test leads to the COM and

VΩ terminals respectively.

3. Connect the test leads to the circuit being measured

and read the displayed value.

Some tips for measuring resistance:

• The measured value of a resistor in a circuit is often

different from the resistor's rated value. This is because

the Meter's test current flows through all possible paths

between the probe tips.

• In order to ensure the best accuracy in measurement

of low resistance, short the test leads before

measurement and memory the test probe resistance in

mind. This necessary to subtract for the resistance of

the test leads.

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• The resistance function can produce enough voltage

to forward-bias silicon diode or transistor junctions,

causing them to conduct. To avoid this, do not use the

40MΩ range for in-circuit resistance measurements.

• On 40MΩ range, the meter may take a few seconds to

stabilize reading. This is normal for high resistance

measuring.

• When the input is not connected, i.e. at open circuit,

the figure "OL" will be displayed for the overrange

condition.

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3.2.3 Diode Test

Warning

To avoid electrical shock and/or damage to the instrument, disconnect circuit power and discharge all high-voltage capacitors before testing diodes.

Use the diode test to check diodes, transistors, and other semiconductor devices. The diode test sends a current through the semiconductor junction, then measures the voltage drop across the junction, A good silicon junction

drops between 0.5V and 0.8V.

The Meter's resistance ranges are 400.0Ω, 4.000kΩ,

40.00kΩ, 400.0kΩ, 4.000MΩ and 40.00MΩ.

To test a diode out of a circuit (set up the Meter as shown in Figure 4):

2. Press the yellow key once to activate Diode Test.

3. Connect the black and red test leads to the COM and

VΩ terminals respectively.

4. For forward-bias readings on any semiconductor

component, place the red test lead on the component's

anode and place the black test lead on the component's

cathode.

5. The meter will show the approx. forward voltage of the

diode.

In a circuit, a good diode should still produce a forward bias reading of 0.5V to 0.8V; however, the reverse-bias reading can vary depending on the resistance of other pathways between the probe tips.

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3.2.4 Continuity Check

Warning

To avoid electrical shock and/or damage to the instrument, disconnect circuit power and discharge all high-voltage capacitors before testing for Continuity.

Continuity is a complete path for current flow.

The beeper sounds if a circuit is complete. These brief contacts cause the Meter to emit a short beep.

To test for continuity (set up the Meter as shown in

Figure 5):

2. Press the yellow key twice to activate Continuity Check.

3. Connect the black and red test leads to the COM and

terminals respectively.

4. Connect the test leads to the resistance in the circuit

being measured.

5. When the test lead to the circuit is below 75Ω, a

continuous beeping will indicate it.

Note:

Continuity test is available to check open/short of the circuit.

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3.2.5 Capacitance measurement

Warning

To avoid electrical shock and/or damage to the instrument, disconnect circuit power and discharge all high-voltage capacitors before measuring capacitance. Use the dc voltage function to confirm that the capacitor is discharged.

Capacitance is the ability of a component to store an electrical charge.The unit of capacitance is the farad

(F). Most capacitors are in the nanofarad to microfarad range. The Meter measures capacitance by charging the capacitor with a known current for a known period of time, measuring the resulting voltage, then calculating the capacitance. The measurement takes about 1 second per range.

The Meter's capacitance ranges are 50.00nF, 500.0nF,

5.000µF, 50.00µF and 100.0µF.

To measure capacitance (set up the Meter as shown in

Figure 6):

1. Set the rotary switch to range.

2. Connect the black and red test leads to the COM and

terminals respectively (or you can measure the

capacitance by using Multi Function Socket).

3. Connect the test leads to the capacitor being measured

and read the displayed value.

Note:

• The meter may take a few seconds to stabilize reading.

This is normal for high capacitance measuring.

• To improve the accuracy of measurements less than

50nF, subtract the residual capacitance of the Meter

and leads.

• Below 500pF, the accuracy of measurements is

unspecified.

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3.2.6 Frequency and Duty Cycle measurement

Warning

Do not measure Frequency on high voltage

(>1000V) to avoid electrical shock hazard and/or damage to the instrument.

Frequency is the number of cycles a voltage or current signal completes each second.

The Meter can measure Frequency or Duty Cycle while making either an AC Voltage or AC Current measurement.

To measure frequency or Duty Cycle:

1. With the meter in the desired function (AC Voltage or

AC Current), press the Hz % key.

2. Read the frequency of the AC signal on the display.

3.To make a duty cycle measurement, press the Hz %

key again.

4. Read the percent of duty cycle on the display.

Note:

In noisy environment, it is preferable to use shield cable for measuring small signal.

3.2.7 Temperature measurement

Warning

To avoid electrical shock and/or damage to the instrument, do not apply more than 1000V DC or

1000V AC rms between the Temp terminal and the

COM terminal.

To avoid electrical shock, do not use this instrument when voltages at the measurement surface exceed 60V dc or 24V rms. AC.

To avoid damage or burns. Do not make temperature measurements in microwave ovens.

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To measure temperature:

1. Set the rotary switch to Temp range and the LCD will

show the current environment temperature.

2. Insert “K” type thermocouples into the COM terminal

and Temp terminal (or you can insert it by using Multi

Function Socket),Takings care to observe the

correct polarity.

3. Touch the object with the thermocouple probe for

measurement.

4. Read the stable reading from LCD.

3.2.8 Current measurement

Warning

To avoid damage to the Meter or injury if the fuse blows, never attempt an in-circuit current measurement where the open-circuit potential to earth is greater than 250V.

To avoid damage to the meter, check the meter's fuse before proceeding. Use the proper terminals, function, and range for your measurement. Never place the probes in parallel with a circuit or component when the leads are plugged into the current terminals.

Current is the flow of electrons through a conductor.

The Meter's current ranges are 400.0µA, 4000µA,

40.00mA, 400.0mA, 4.000A and 10.00A.

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To measure current (set up the Meter as shown in

Figure 7):

1. Turn off power to the circuit. Discharge all high voltage

capacitors.

2. Set the rotary switch to the µA, mA or A range.

3. Press the yellow key to select DCA or ACA measuring

mode.

4. Connect the black test lead to the COM terminal and

the red test leads to the mA terminal for a maximum of

400mA. For a maximum of 10A, move the red test lead

to the A terminal.

5. Break the circuit path to be tested.Touch the black

probe to the more negative side of the break; touch the

red probe to the more positive side of the break.

(Reversing the leads will give a negative reading, but

will not damage the Meter.)

6. Turn on power to the circuit; then read the display. Be

sure to note the measurement units at the right side of

the display (µA, mA or A). When only the figure "OL"

displayed, it indicates overrange situation and the

higher range has to be selected.

7. Turn off power to the circuit and discharge all high

voltage capacitors. Remove the Meter and restore the

circuit to normal operation.

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4 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

4.1 General specifications

• Environment conditions:

1000V CAT II and 600V CAT III

Pollution degree: 2

Altitude < 2000m

Operating temperature: 0~40°C, 32°F~122°F(<80% RH,

<10°C non-condensing)

Storage temperature: -10~60 °C, 14°F~140°F(<70% RH,

battery removed)

• Temperature Coefficient: 0.1(specified accuracy) / °C

(<18°C or >28°C)

• MAX. Voltage between terminals and earth

ground: 1000V AC rms or 1000V DC.

• Fuse Protection: µA and mA: F 500mA/250V Ø5x20;

A: F 10A/250V Ø6.3x32.

• Sample Rate: 3 times/sec for digital data.

• Display: 3 3/4 digits LCD display. Automatic indication

of functions and symbols.

• Range selection: automatic and manual.

• Over Range indication: LCD will display "OL".

• Low Battery Indication:The is displayed when the

battery is under the proper operation range.

• Polarity indication: "-" displayed automatically.

• Power source: 4.5V

• Battery type: AAA 1.5V.

• Dimensions: 185(L)87(W)53(H) mm.

• Weight: 360g. Approx. (battery included).

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4.2 Measurement specifications

Accuracy is specified for one year after calibration, at operating temperatures of 18 °C to 28 °C, with relative humidity at 0% to 75%.

Accuracy specifications take the form of: ±(% of

Reading + Number of Least Significant Digits)

4.2.1 DC Voltage

Measuring Range Resolution Accuracy

400mV 0.1mV

±(1.0% reading + 10dgt)

4V

40V

400V

1000V

1mV

10mV

100mV

1V

±(0.5% reading + 3dgt)

- Overload protection: 1000V DC or AC rms

- Frequency Range: 40Hz~500Hz

- Manual Range only

4.2.2 AC Voltage

Measuring Range Resolution

400mV

4V

40V

400V

0.1mV

1mV

10mV

100mV

Accuracy

±(3.0% reading + 3dgt)

±(1.0% reading + 3dgt)

1000V 1V

- Overload protection: 1000V DC or AC rms

- Frequency Range: 40Hz~500Hz

- Manual Range only

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4.2.3 Frequency

Function

50.00Hz

500.0Hz

5.000kHz

50kHz

Resolution

0.01Hz

0.1Hz

0.001kHz

0.01kHz

Accuracy

±(0.1% reading + 3dgt)

100kHz 0.1kHz

- Overload protection: 1000V DC or AC rms

4.2.4 Resistance

Measuring Range Resolution

400Ω 0.1Ω

Accuracy

±(0.5% reading + 3dgt)

4.000kΩ

40.00kΩ

1Ω

10Ω

±(0.5% reading + 2dgt)

400.0kΩ

4.000MΩ

40.00MΩ

100Ω

1kΩ

10kΩ ±(1.5% reading + 3dgt)

- Overload protection: 1000V DC or AC rms

4.2.5 Diode test

Function Resolution

0.001V

Description

Displays approx. forwardbiased voltage

- Overload protection: 1000V DC or AC rms

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4.2.6 Continuity

Function Description

If measured resistance is less than

75Ω, buzzer will sound.

- Overload protection: 1000V DC or AC rms

4.2.7 Capacitance

Function Resolution

50nF

500nF

10pF

100pF

Accuracy

±(3.0% reading + 10dgt)

5μF

50μF

1nF

10nF

±(3.0% reading + 5dgt)

100μF 100nF

- Overload protection: 1000V DC or AC rms

4.2.8 Temperature

Function Resolution

-55°C~0°C

0.1°C

1°C~400°C

400°C~1000°C 1°C

Accuracy

±(9.0% of rdg + 2°C)

±(2.0% of rdg + 1°C)

±2.0% of rdg

- Overload protection: 1000V DC or AC rms

- 1 Temperature specification do not include

thermocouple errors.

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4.2.9 DC Current

Measuring Range Resolution

400μA

4000μA

40mA

400mA

0.1μA

1μA

0.01mA

0.1mA

4A

10A

1mA

10mA

Accuracy

±(1.5% reading + 3dgt)

±(1.5% reading + 3dgt)

±(1.5% reading + 3dgt)

-Overload protection: F 10A H 250 V fuse for A range.

F 500mA H 250 V fuse for A and mA ranges.

-Maximum input current: 400mA dc or 400mA ac rms for

A and mA ranges, 10A dc or 10A ac rms for A ranges.

For measurements>5A, 4 minutes maximum ON to

measure 10 minutes OFF; Above 10A unspecified.

-Frequency Range: 40Hz-200Hz

-Response: Average, calibrated in rms of sine wave

4.2.10 AC Current

Measuring Range Resolution

400μA 0.1μA

4000μA 1μA

40mA

400mA

0.01mA

0.1mA

Accuracy

±(1.5% reading + 3dgt)

±(1.5% reading + 3dgt)

4A

10A

1mA

10mA

±(1.5% reading + 3dgt)

-Overload protection: F 10A H 250 V fuse for A range.

F 500mA H 250 V fuse for A and mA ranges.

-Maximum input current: 400mA dc or 400mA ac rms for

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A and mA ranges, 10A dc or 10A ac rms for A ranges.

For measurements>5A, 4 minutes maximum ON to

measure 10 minutes OFF; Above 10A unspecified.

-Frequency Range: 40Hz-200Hz

-Response: Average, calibrated in rms of sine wave

5. Maintenance

Warning

To prevent electric shock and damage to the meter or personal injury, remove test lead before opening battery cover.

5.1 Replacing the Batteries

5.1.1 When the“ ”ymbol appears, it indicates the

batteries need to be replaced.

5.1.2 Unscrew the battery cover and remove it from the

meter.

5.1.3 Replace the used batteries with new AAA batteries.

5.1.4 Replace the battery cover and secure it to the meter.

5.2 Replacing the Test Lead (or alligator clip)

If insulation on leads is damaged, replace it.

Warning

Replacement leads must be of the same rating or higher as the leads supplied with the meter:

600v 10a.

6. Accessories

1 User's manual

2

3

4

Test leads

“K”type bead thermocouple

Multi function socket

One piece

One piece

One piece

One piece

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