DL429

True RMS Digital Clamp-On

Wireless with Dual Temperature

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

ENGLISH

DL429

μA

Temp

/

°F°C

NCV

LINK

MAX/

MIN

LRA Inrush

V

Hz/D uty

MF

D

True RMS

RANGE

BT RF

INRUSH

T

1

-T

2

T

1

T

2

CATIII

600V

MAX

30V

TEMP

1-800-547-5740 • Fax: (503) 643-6322 www.ueitest.com • email: [email protected]

WARRANTY

The DL429 is warranted to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of two years from the date of purchase.

For more information on warranty and service: www.ueitest.com • Email: [email protected]

1-800-547-5740 • FAX: (503) 643-6322

This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

FCC INFORMATION

NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.

This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

CAUTION : Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

BATTERY REPLACEMENT

• When indicator is displayed on the LCD, batteries must be replaced.

• Remove the back screw and replace 6 x AAA batteries.

CLEANING

Turn instrument off and disconnect test leads. Clean the instrument by using a damp cloth. Do not use abrasive cleaners or solvents.

STORAGE

Remove the batteries when instrument is not in use for a prolonged period of time. Do not expose to high temperatures or humidity. After a period of storage in extreme conditions exceeding the limits mentioned in the

Specifications section, allow the instrument to return to normal operating conditions before using it.

DISPOSAL / RECYCLE

Caution : This symbol indicates that equipment and its accessories shall be subject to a separate collection and correct disposal.

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FEATURES

• True RMS

• Direct function access with push-button operation

• Dual Display

• Dual Temperature with Differential

• Locked Rotor Inrush Measurement

• Non-contact voltage

• Min / Max / Hold

• Backlit display with Clamp Work-light

• Magnetic mount for hands free use

• RF or Bluetooth ® Wireless : BT app available for Android and iOS

• Accepts CH3 : The Hook, or Fieldpiece accessory heads

• Input Jack Safety Lockout

• Auto-ranging measurement with manual ranging capability

• Auto Power Off : After 30 minutes of non-use.

• Low battery lockout : Displays “BATT” in display blocking potentially

inaccurate readings.

• Visible High-Voltage alert

MEASURES

• Amps AC to 600A

• µA DC 0.1µA~ 2000µA

• Volts DC 0.1mV ~ 1,000V

• Volts AC 0.1mV ~ 750V

• Resistance 0.1Ω ~ 60MΩ

• Capacitance 0.01nF ~ 2,000µF

• Temperature -22° ~ 752°F (-30° ~ 400°C) with Differential

• Frequency 0.01Hz ~ 99.99kHz

• Duty Cycle

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

• Altitude: Operating - up to 2000m (6,561 ft.)

Storage - 10,000m (32,808 ft.)

• Humidity: 80% max

• Operating Temperature: 32°F to 122°F (0°C to 50°C) at < 75% R.H

• Storage Temperature: -4°F to 140°F (-20°C to 60°C) at < 80% R.H

• Relative humidity: 0% to 80% at 32°F to 95°F (0°C to 35°C),

0% to 70% at 32°F to 131°F (0°C to 55°C)

• Temperature Coefficient: Nominal 0.1 x (Specified accuracy) / °C

(<18°C or >28°C ; <64°F or >82°F)

• Pollution degree: 2

• Display: 3-5/6 digits 6000 counts dual LCD display(s)

• Refresh Rate: 3 times/sec

• Overrange: "OL" is displayed

• Polarity: Automatic(no indication for positive polarity) ; Minus(-) sign for negative polarity

• Dimensions: 10.2" x 2.5" x 1.5"

• Weight: 15.2oz.

• Calibration: Accurate for one year

• CAT Rating: CAT III 600V

• Certifications: ETL & cETL IEC61010-2-032

• Battery type: 6 x 1.5V AAA or LR03

• Silicon Test Lead: IEC61010-2-031

• Accuracy: ± (% of reading + # of least significant digits)

WARNINGS

To ensure safe operation and service of the tester, follow these instructions.

Failure to observe these warnings can result in severe injury or death.

• Before each use, verify meter operation by measuring a known voltage or current.

• Never use the meter on a circuit with voltages that exceed the category based rating of this meter.

• Do not use the meter during electrical storms, or in wet weather.

• Do not use the meter or test leads if they appear to be damaged.

• Ensure meter leads are fully seated, and keep fingers away from the metal probe contacts when making measurements.

• Do not open the meter to replace batteries while the probes are connected.

• Use caution when working with voltages above 60V DC, or 25V AC RMS.

Such voltages pose a shock hazard.

• To avoid false readings that can lead to electrical shock, replace batteries if a low battery indicator appears.

• Unless measuring voltage or current, shut off and lock out power before measuring resistance or capacitance.

• Always adhere to local and national safety codes. Use Personal

Protective Equipment (PPE) to prevent shock and arc blast injury.

SYMBOLS USED ON LCD

~

AC Measurement

Negative DC

O.L.

Overload: Range Exceeded

Low Battery

DC Measurement

AT

Auto Ranging

Apo

Auto Power-Off Active

HOLD

Display not updating

MIN

Minimum measured value displayed

%

Units for duty cycle

V

Voltage measurement mode

MAX

A

Maximum measured value displayed

Units for frequency

Amperage measurement mode

Ω

Resistance measurement mode

Diode test mode

MFD

Capacitance measurement mode in nano farads or microfarads

M

mega (x 10

m

milli (x 10 -3

VALUE MULTIPLIER

6 or 1,000,000)

or 0.001)

µ

micro (x 10 -6 or 0.000001)

k

Kilo prefix (x 10 3 or 1,000)

n

nano (x 10 -9 or 0.000000001)

INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS

~

AC Alternating Current Warning or Caution

DC Direct Current Dangerous levels

DC/AC Voltage or Current

Ground

Double Insulated Class II

Safe for disconnect from live conductors

NAVIGATION

DL429

μA

Temp

/

°F°C

NCV

LINK

MAX/

MIN

LRA Inrush

V

Hz/D uty

MF

D

RANGE

True RMS

• Press briefly to turn the meter on

to disable auto power off.

INRUSH

• Press and hold to turn the meter off

• The new user interface allows direct access from any mode.

• Wireless app and meter display update simultaneously.

• From wireless app press '

T

1

T

2

CATIII

600V

MAX

30V

HOLD

DL429

μA

Temp

/ °F°C

NCV

LINK

MAX/

MIN

LRA Inrush

V

Hz/D uty

MF

D

True RMS

RANGE

BT RF

INRUSH

T

1

-T

2

T

1

T

2

CATIII

600V

MAX

30V

TEMP

• Press to select DC µA measurement mode.

• Press to select T1.

• Press a second time for T2.

• Press a third time for T1 - T2.

• Press and hold to change from °F to °C.

MF

D

• Press to select continuity.

• Press a second time for resistance.

• Press a third time for capacitance and a fourth time for diode.

• Press to select VAC or VDC

In VAC mode

• Press and hold for Hz

• Press and hold again for Duty Cycle.

NCV

• Non-Contact Voltage Detection key is used to detect power with a sensor located at the tip of the clamp head and indicates positive response with an audible alarm and visual LED indicator light just above the “NCV” button.

• Do not use non-contact voltage detector to determine if there is current in the wire. Detection operation could be affected by socket design, insulation thickness, type and other factors.

• Voltage indicator light may also light when voltage is present on the meter’s input jack or from external interference sources such as motors, flashlights etc.

• From wireless app press ‘ ’ first

MAX/

MIN

LRA Inrush

RANGE

• Press to enter Max / Min mode; the largest and smallest values will be saved while in this mode.

• Press repeatedly to alternate between the maximum and minimum readings.

• Press for 2 seconds to return to live reading and clear the stored maximum and minimum values.

Note: Select range prior to selecting Min/Max to capture large values

The UEi LRA Inrush is programmed to properly capture the starting current for compressor motors.

• Select AC Amps

• Select the range capable of capturing the maximum value

• Press and hold LRA Inrush for two seconds – INRUSH will now be shown on the screen

• Activate compressor and read value on the display

• Press and hold LRA Inrush for two seconds to exit

• Press repeatedly to cycle through manual ranges.

• Press for 2 seconds to return to auto ranging mode.

• AT is displayed on LCD only during auto ranging mode.

Note: Select range prior to Min/Max for best results.

LINK

HOLD

x1 x1

• Press to activate Bluetooth®

• Press again to activate RF wireless

◊ Press and hold to turn radio off

• The RF will work with specific transmitter, while the BT will work with a tablet or smartphone with app installed

• Press to hold the reading on the display. Press again to return to live reading.

• Press and hold "work light" key for 2 seconds to turn on. Press and hold again to turn off.

10097 02/15

AC Amps: < 600A

MAX/

MIN

V V

Hz/D uty

Temp

/ °F°C / °F°C

MF

D D

Single

Conductor

Only

T

2

CATIII

600V

When the meter is powered on, the upper display will always show amperage, or adapter (ADP) output

• Center wire in guides for best accuracy.

• Opposing currents cancel (use line-splitter when necessary).

Keep hands below line when measuring high current levels.

Features:

NCV

LINK

MAX/

MIN

LRA Inrush

RANGE HOLD

AC Amps Measurement - Jaw input

Range

60A

600A

Resolution

0.01A

0.1A

Accuracy

± (2.9% + 15 digits)

± (1.9% + 8 digits)

True RMS: 45Hz to 400Hz

* Minimum Current for Clamp Measurement: 0.2A

Overload Protection

600V RMS

DC Low Amps: < 2000uA

DL429

μA

Temp

/ °F°C

NCV

LINK

MAX/

MIN

LRA Inrush

V

Hz/D uty

MF

D

True RMS

RANGE

BT RF

INRUSH

T

2

T

1

T

2

CATIII

600V

MAX

30V

TEMP

High

Voltage

Alert

DL429

μA

Temp

/

°F°C

NCV

LINK

MAX/

MIN

LRA Inrush

V

Hz/D uty

MF

D

True RMS

RANGE

BT RF

INRUSH

T

1

-T

2

T

1

T

2

CATIII

600V

MAX

30V

TEMP x1 =

• Press for DC micro amps

Features:

NCV

LINK

MAX/

MIN

LRA Inrush

RANGE

DC Low Amps Measurement -Test lead input

HOLD

Range

600µA

2000µA

Resolution

0.1µA

1µA

Accuracy

± (1.2% + 3 digits)

Overload Protection

2000µA / 600V RMS

Hz/Duty

V

Hz/D uty

x1 =

Press and hold =

Hz/Duty Cycle x2 =

Features:

NCV

LINK

MAX/

MIN

LRA Inrush

DC Voltage Measurement

Range

600mV

6V

60V

600V

1000V

Resolution

0.1mV

1mV

10mV

100mV

1V

AC Voltage Measurement

Range

600mV

6V

60V

600V

750V

Resolution

0.1mV

1mV

10mV

100mV

1V

True RMS: 45Hz to 400Hz

Accuracy

± (0.5% + 4 digits)

± (0.8% + 10 digits)

Accuracy

RANGE

± (2.0% + 5 digits)

HOLD

Overload Protection

1000V

Overload Protection

750V RMS

Frequency Measurement

Range Resolution

99.99Hz

999.9Hz

0.01Hz

0.1Hz

9.999kHz

1Hz

99.99kHz

10Hz

Sensitivity: 1.8V RMS

Duty Cycle Measurement

Range

1.0 ˜ 99.0%

Accuracy

± (0.1% + 4 digits)

Accuracy

±(0.2% per kHz + 0.1% + 5 digits)

Overload Protection

600V RMS

Overload Protection

600V RMS

/ / MFD /

MF

D

Audible Continuity

• Press for continuity

• Display shows resistance.

• Buzzer sounds if less than 40Ω.

Features:

NCV

LINK

MAX/

MIN

LINK

HOLD

DL429

μA

Temp

°F°C

NCV

LINK

MAX/

MIN

V

Hz/D uty

True RMS

RANGE

BT RF

INRUSH

T -T

2

T

1

T

2

CATIII

600V

MAX

30V

TEMP

Overload Protection

600V RMS

Open Circuit Voltage

< 0.44V

Threshold Approx : < 40Ω

Resistance

• Press again for resistance

• Do not measure resistance on a live circuit.

Features:

NCV

LINK

MAX/

MIN

LRA Inrush

RANGE HOLD

Range

600 Ω

6k Ω

60k Ω

600k Ω

6M Ω

60M Ω

Resolution

0.1

Ω

1 Ω

10 Ω

100 Ω

1k Ω

10k Ω

Accuracy

± (1.0% + 4 digits)

± (2.0% + 4 digits)

Capacitance

• Press again for capacitance

Features:

NCV

LINK

HOLD x1 = x2 = x3 =

MFD

x4 =

Overload Protection

600V RMS

Range

60.00

nF

600.0

nF

6.000

μF

60.00

μF

600.0

μF

2000 μF

Resolution

0.01

nF

0.1

nF

0.001

μF

0.01

μF

0.1

μF

1 μF

Diode

• Press again for diode test

GOOD DIODE

Accuracy

± (3.5% + 6 digits)

Overload Protection

600V RMS

BAD DIODE

Open Diode

Displays "OL"

Both directions

• Forward voltage drop if forward biased.

• “O.L.” if reverse biased.

Features:

NCV

LINK

MAX/

MIN HOLD or

'0' Both directions

(Shorted)

Diode Test

Range Open Circuit Voltage Test Current (Typical) Overload Protection

2.0V

< 1.6V DC 0.25mA

600V RMS

TEMP/ °F °C°

• Press for T1

• Press again for T2

• Press again for T1-T2

• Press and hold to change scale

Features:

NCV

LINK

MAX/

MIN HOLD

DL429

μA

Temp

°F°C

NCV

LINK

MAX/

MIN

LRA Inrush

V

Hz/D uty

True RMS

RANGE

BT RF

INRUSH

T

1

-T

2

T

1

T

2

CATIII

600V

MAX

30V

TEMP

Temp

/ °F°C

Range

-22°F ~ 14°F

(-30°C ~ -10°C)

15°F ~ 752°F

(-9°C ~ 400°C)

Resolution

0.1°F

(0.1°C)

0.1°F

(0.1°C)

Accuracy

± (1.0% + 5.4°F)

± (1.0% + 3.0°C)

± (1.0% + 3.6°F)

± (1.0% + 2.0°C)

Overload Protection

30V RMS

Sensor: K-Type Thermocouple, sensor accuracy not included

Connecting and Using the App

• Search for App as, “UEi Wireless”

• Compatible with iPhone ® 4X and up running iOS ® 7 or higher, Galaxy S4 ® ,

Nexus 5™, HTC One ® running Android™ 4.4 or higher.

• To install or search on iPad ® use "iPhone ® only" to find App.

• Press "Link" button on meter to activate wireless "BT"

• Open app. Meter will connect automatically.

Menu

• Press “ ” to connect, disconnect, and

access settings.

Settings

• General settings adjust button sound, vibrate

and refresh rate.

Recording settings

• Continuous reading

• Number of samples

• Sampling interval

Record

• Press to start, stop.

• The number of samples will show in real time

Logs

• Press to view

recorded data.

• Press the entry you wish

to view (yyyy-mm-dd

hh:mm:ss)

• Functions are noted

underneath respectively

AMP-AMP (TOP-

BOTTOM) Display

• Press “ “ button for summary

• Press “ “ button for sample data

• Press “

formats

“ button to export data via email in (.CSV .PNG or .JPG)

Use CAT III rated leads or higher.

Do not attempt to measure more than 1000V DC or 750V AC.

• Press for AC Volts

Note: This is the default setting when first powered on.

◊ Press and hold in AC volts for Hz/Duty Cycle

• Press again for DC volts

• High Volt Visible Alert - Any input exceeding 30V (AC or DC) will light

the NVC LED to alert users to potentially dangerous voltage levels

Reverse Bias

Displays "OL"

Forward Bias

Displays approx. voltage drop

DL429

μA

Temp

/ °F°C

NCV

LINK

MAX/

MIN

LRA Inrush

V

Hz/D uty

MF

D

True RMS

RANGE

BT RF

INRUSH

T

1

-T

2

T

1

T

2

CATIII

600V

MAX

30V

TEMP

MF

D x1 = x2 = x3 =

MFD

x4 =

Graph

• Press “ Graph ” to view trending data

in real time during measurement.

Graph