DIGITAL MULTIMETER 3 1/2 DIGIT OPERATION MANUALI. INTRODUCTION 314 digit digital multimeter can be used for measuring DC and AC Voltage, DC and AC Current, Resistance and Diode, Capacitance, Temperature , Transistor hFE and Audio Frequency Test. The Dual-slope A-D Converter uses C-MOS technology for auto-Zeroing, polarity selection and over-range indication. It is an ideal instrument for use in the field, laboratory, workshop, hobby and home applications. I. GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS Maximum Display: 1999 counts with automatic Polarity indication . Over-range Indication: “1” Figure only in the display. Low voltage indication: left side of LCD will show “ S Testing speed: 2-3 every second. Working environment: 0°C ~ 40°C RH<80% RH. Storage environment: -10°C ~ 50°C. Power Supply: On 9-volt battery . Accessories: Operation Manual, Set of test leads. Ill. SPECIFICATIONS Accuracies are + (a% reading +No .of digits) . Guaranteed for 1 year. 23°C £2, less than 75% RH. 1. DC voltage Input Impedance: 10MO on all ranges . Overload Protection: 250V rms AC for 200mV range and 1000VDC or 750V rms AC for other ranges -2. AC Voltage Dav [—imv—~ —} £08% of rdg + 10digits [—i¢mv——] 200V ; OOmvV Input Impedance: IMO for 200mV and 2V range, 10MO for other ranges, Frequency Range: 40Hz to 200Hz Indication: Average value (rms of sine wave). 3. DC Current [Range Accuracy £1.2% of rdg + 10 digits 2mA 20mA 200mA | 41 5% of rdg + 10 digits 20A + £35% of tdg 10 digits Overload Protection: 200mA/250V fused for (20A Range not fused, less than15 sec). Resolution 10nA. 00 n 4. AC Current Accuracy +£3% of rdg + 10 digits +2.0% of rdg + 10 digits 1pA [_200mA__| +£2.0% of rdg + 15 digits A imA ES DG ofrig E TWagis Overload Protection: 200mA/250V fused (20A Range not fused, less than15 sec). Frequency Range: 40Hz to 200Hz. Indication: Average ( rms of sine wave ).5, Resistance LEnowotndg f Wagis—“o1e | O digi Overload Protection: 220VAC rms on all ranges. Open Circuit Voltage: approx 3V, 200 MQ and 2000 MQ approx 2.8V. 6. Capacitance Accurac +4.0% of rdg + 10 digits Only reference Testing Frequency: 400Hz. Overload Protection: 100VDC. 7. Temperature: Range Accuracy +£0.8% of rdg + 5 digits Overload Protection: AC 250Vrms.aS=eae_"“**"">~>"— 9.Transistor hFE: Vee approximately 3V, Ib approximately 10uA, Display show approximately hFE 0~1000. 10. Diode and Audible Continuity: Diode: Testing voltage approx 2.4V, current 1.5mA, indicate forward diode approx value. Buzzer: Sounds when measure less than 700+200. 11. Inductance Resolution pH Accuracy +5.0% of rdg + 10 digits Only reference. Overload Protection: 36V. 12. LOGIC TEST Less than 0.7V is low voltage and display“ Vv’ More than 2.4V is high voltage and display “ 4” IV. OPERATION 1.PRELIMINARY NOTE 1.1 Check the 9-volt battery by setting the ON-OFF switch to ON. If the battery is weak, a “[+*]” sign will appear on the display. If this does not appear on the display, proceed as below. See MAINTENANCE, if the battery has to be replaced. 1.2. The mark, or sign, “ A ” next to the test lead jacks, is for warning that the input voltage or current should not exceed the indicated values. This is to prevent damage to the internal circuitry. 1.3 The function switch should be set to the range which you want to test before operation. 2. Voltage Measurement 2.1 Connect the BLACK test lead to the “COM” jack and the 4RED test lead to the “V/Q” jack. 2.2 Set the FUNCTION switch to the desired V position. If not Sure, set to the highest range. 2.3 Connect the test leads across the source or load under measurement. The polarity of the RED Lead connection will be indicated at the same time as the voltage. ‘3. Current Measurement 3.1 Connect the BLACK test lead to the “COM” jack and the RED test lead to the “A” jack for a Maximum of 200mA. For a maximum of 20A, move the red test lead to the“20A” jack. 3.2 Set the FUNCTION switch to the A range to be used and connect the test leads in series with the load under measurement. The polarity of the RED lead connection will be indicated at the same time as the current. 4. Resistance Measurement 4.1 Connect the BLACK test lead to the “COM” jack and the RED test lead to the“V/Q”jack (Note: The polarity of the RED test leadis “+” ). 4.2 Set the FUNCTION switch to the Q range to be used and connect the test leads across the resistance under measurement. 4.3 On 200MQ range, if short the two test leads display reading is 10MQ, this 10M9 should be subtracted from measurement results . 5. Capacitance Measurements 5.1 Before connecting the test capacitor, note the display which may have readings other than zero each time the range is changed. This offset reading will not affect the accuracy for it can be overridden by true value. 5.2 Connect the test capacitor to the input sockets (or test leads) noting the polarity connections when required. Units : 1 # F=1000nF 1nF=1000pF 6. Diode and Audible Continuity Measurement 6.1 Connect the BLACK test lead to the COM jack and the RED test lead to the V/ jack. (Note: The polarity of the RED test lead is “+”) 6.2 Set the FUNCTION switch to the “ —}+ ” Range and 5connect the tést leads across the diode under measurement, display shows the approx forward voltage of this diode. 6.3 Buzzer sounds if the resistance between the two probes less then approximately 702 +202 on the “ -»)) ” Range. 7. Transistor hFE Test 7.1 Set the FUNCTION switch to the hFE range. 7.2 Determine whether the transistor is NPN or PNP and locate the Emitter, Base and collector leads. Insert the leads into the proper holes in the socket on the front panel. 7.3 The display will read the approximate hFE value at the test condition Base Current 10 p A, Vce 2.8V. 8. Audio Frequency Test 8.1 Connect test leads or shield cable to“COM” and “V/Q” jack. 8.2 Set FUNCTION switch to kHz range, and connect test leads or cable across the source or load under measurement. 8.3 Do not apply more than 250Vrms to the input, indication is possible at voltage higher than 10Vrms, but readings may be out of specification. 8.4 In nosiy environment, it is preferable to use shield cable for measuring small signal. 8.5 Use extreme caution to avoid contact with high tension circuits when measuring high voltage. 9. Temperature Measurement 9.1 Set the Function-Range switch at the “TEMP” Position. 9.2 Be sure the polarity of the thermocouple put the cold end (free end) of the thermocouple sensor into the temperature testing holes(TEMP+ and TEMP- ). 9.3 he working end (testing end) on or inside the object being tested. 9.4 The value of the temperature is shown on the display in degrees centigrade(‘C) . 10. Logic Measurement: 10.1 Connect the RED test lead to" VOmA" jack and BLACK test lead to the "COM" jack. 10.2 Set the Function switch to the desired "LOGIC" position. 610.3 Connect the test leads cross the source or load under measurement and high voltage will show“ 4” and low voltage will show“ W” 11. Inductance Measurement 11.1 Select the range switch for the maximum expected inductance. Connect the alligator clips to the inductor leads. 11.2 Read the display. 12. Digit Hold The push switch is used to hold the display reading when the instrument is disconnected from whatever was being measured. 13. AUTO POWER-OFF It will be automatically cut off in about 15 minutes after the power is turned on. It needs to be turned off and turned on again to continue the Power. 14. BACK-LIGHT-DISPLAY The BACK-LIGHT will be light when turn of the BLCTR switch. V. MAINTENANCE Your digital Multimeter is a precision electronic device. Do not tamper with the circuitry. To avoid damage: 1, Never connect more than 1000VDC or 700 VAC. 2. Never connect a source of voltage with FUNCTION switch in OHM position. 3. Never operate the DMM unless the back cover is in place and fully closed. 4. Battery and/or fuse replacement should only be done after the test leads have been disconnected and POWET OFF. VI 9-Volt Battery Replacement Note the condition of the 9-volt battery using the procedure ee above. If the battery needs to be replaced, open the attery compartment cover, remove the. spent battery and Teplace it with a battery of the same type. VI Fuse Replacement iqonould the fuse need replacement use only 200mA fuses identical in physical size to the original. 7