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Multi-function Tester (TC-V2.12k)
1 Overview...................................................................................................................................14
1.1 Introduction...............................................................................................................14
1.2 Features.....................................................................................................................14
2 Operating Instructions...............................................................................................................15
2.1 Key operational definitions.......................................................................................15
2.2 Power on....................................................................................................................16
2.3 Detect transistor........................................................................................................16
2.4 Selftest.......................................................................................................................20
2.5 Detect Zener diode....................................................................................................21
2.6 IR decoder.................................................................................................................21
2.7 Power off...................................................................................................................22
2.8 Built-in Li-ion Battery voltage measurement...........................................................22
2.9 Charging the Battery.................................................................................................23
3 Performance Parameters...........................................................................................................23
4 FAQ...........................................................................................................................................24
5 Packing List...............................................................................................................................24
 Multi-function Tester (TC-V2.12k)

1 Overview

1.1 Introduction

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① - 160x128 TFT display

② - Multi function key

③ - Transistor test area

④ - Zener Diode test area

⑤ - IR receiver window

⑥ - Micro USB Charging Interface

⑦ - Charge indicator LED

1.2 Features
TC-V2.12k is a TFT graphic display Multifunction Tester.
  Transistor Tester

- Automatic detection of NPN and PNP bipolar transistors, N-channel and P-channel

MOSFETs, JFETs, diodes (including double diodes), N- and P-IGBTs, resistors

(including potentiometers), inductors, capacitors, thyristors, triacs and battery (0.1-

4.5V)

- Automatic detection of zener diode（0.01-30V）

- Self test with automatic calibration

 IR decoder

- Support Hitachi IR coding

- IR waveform display

- Infrared receiving instruction

 Other

- Measurement results using TFT graphic display(160x128)

- One key operation

- Auto Power Off(Timeout Settable)

- Built-in high capacity rechargeable Li-ion Battery

- Li-ion Battery voltage detection

- Support Chinese and English

Warning: Built-in Li-ion Battery, it is strictly prohibited the tester immersed in water,

or near a heat source!

Warning: For your personal safety, please strictly comply with the use of Li-ion

Battery specifications and precautions!

2 Operating Instructions

2.1 Key operational definitions

Multi-function key has two actions:

 Short press: Press the key and not less than 10 ms, release key within 1.5 seconds
  Long press: Press the key more than 1.5 seconds

2.2 Power on
In the power off state, short press the multifunction key, the tester is turned on and

automatically measured.

 Power on & measurement interface

2.3 Detect transistor

In the power off state or the test is completed, put the test element into the transistor test area

of test seat, and press the locking handle, short press the multifunction key, the tester

automatically measure, graphical display of measurement results when testing is complete.

Warning: Always be sure to DISCHARGE capacitors before connecting them to the

tester! The tester may be damaged before you have switched it on!

Warning: We do not recommend using the tester to measure the battery! The battery

voltage must be less than 4.5V, otherwise the tester may be damaged!

 Component placement

Test seat are divided into transistors and zener diode test area, detailed in 1.1

Description.

 No, unknown, or damaged part

 Battery

 BJT(Bipolar Junction Transistor)

 Diode
 2 Diodes

 MOSFET
 Thyristor

 Triac

 Capacitor

 Resistor
  Inductor

2.4 Selftest
Short all three Probes, short press the multifunction key, the tester will be automatically

calibrates itself.

In addition to the calibration process when prompted disconnect external wiring short(Isolate

the probes), without the need for other operations.

 Calibrating

 Isolate the probes

  Selftest End

Warning: Do not carry out other operations in the calibration process, so as not to

affect the calibration accuracy!

2.5 Detect Zener diode

In the power off state or the detection is completed, put the Zener diode into the Zener diode

test area of test seat, and press the locking handle, short press the multifunction key, the tester

automatically measure, graphical display of measurement results when testing is complete.

Warning: Do not put the component into transistor test area, otherwise it is impossible

to test zener diode!

2.6 IR decoder
After the component detection is completed, the infrared remote control at the tester "IR" test

hole, press the remote control key, the tester will be display the user code & data code and the

corresponding infrared waveform after the successful decoding.

If decoding failure, the tester cannot display the user code and data code.

The dot at the top right corner to indicate whether it has received the remote control infrared

data, red represents infrared data is being received, blue represents decoding success.

Information：The IR decoder only support Hitachi IR format.

2.7 Power off

The Multifunction Tester with automatic shutdown and manual shutdown.

 Automatic shutdown

When the component detection completed or IR decoding completed and after reaching

the automatically shut down time, the tester automatically shut down.

Automatic shutdown time can be set by the hardware jumpers, timeout support for 10s,

15s, 20s and 25s. Factory set to 20s.

 Warning: Adjust the automatic shutdown time required to open the housing, and use

an electric soldering iron solder the jumpers.

Attention：Please do ESD protection!

 Manual shutdown

Long press the multifunction key to force a shutdown in any state, while the measuring

element is included.

2.8 Built-in Li-ion Battery voltage measurement

The built-in Li-ion Battery voltage is measured before detection, when the battery voltage is

less than 3.0V will force shutdown, then please charging.

2.9 Charging the Battery

The tester has a standard Micro USB interface, please use an external 5V power supply or

USB power charging.

Information ： Red LED indicates is charging, green LED indicates charging is

complete.

Warning: Charging input voltage up to 6V, do not exceed the top voltage, or it will

damage the tester, and could cause the battery to explode!

3 Performance Parameters

Multifunction Tester can automatically identify elements and automatic detection of pin

layout, and automatic switching range.

The main performance parameters are as follows:

Component Range Parameter Description

hFE(DC Current Gain), Ube(Base-Emitter

Voltage), Ic(Collector Current), Iceo(Collector Cut-
BJT -
off Current (IB=0)), Ices(Collector short Current),
Uf(Forward Voltage of protecting diode) ③
Forward Voltage, Diode Capacitance, Ir(Reverse
Diode
Forward Voltage <4.50V Current) ②
Double Diodes Forward Voltage
0.01-4.50V
Forward Voltage, Reverse Voltage
(Transistor test area)
Zener Diode
0.01-30V
Reverse Voltage
(Zener Diode test area)
Cg(Gate Capacitance), Id(Drain Current) at
JFET Vgs(Gate to Source Threshold Voltag), Uf(Forward
Voltage of protecting diode) ④
Id(Drain Current) at Vgs(Gate to Source Threshold
MOSFET IGBT
Voltag), Uf(Forward Voltage of protecting diode) ④
Vt(Gate to Source Threshold Voltag), Cg(Gate
MOSFET Capacitance), Rds(Drain to Source On Resistance),
Uf(Forward Voltage of protecting diode) ④
Thyristor Igt(Gate trigger
Gate trigger voltage
Triac current )<6mA
Capacitance, ESR(Equivalent Series Resistance),
Capacitor 25pF-100mF
Vloss ①
 Resistor 0.01-50MΩ Resistance
Inductor 0.01mH-20H Inductance, DC Resistance ⑤
Battery 0.1-4.5V Voltage, Battery Polarity
Note①: Iceo, Ices, Uf displayed only when effective

Note②: Diode Capacitance, Ir(Reverse Current) displayed only when effective

Note③: Displayed only when has protecting diode

Note④: ESR, Vloss displayed only when effective

Note⑤: Measurement of inductors with resistance below 2100Ω

4 FAQ

Question Cause Solution

Built-in Li-ion Battery Charging the Li-ion Battery, charging methods

Cannot power on
is dead see section 2.9
Inaccurate Inaccurate calibration
Please re-calibration, see section 2.4
measurements parameters

5 Packing List

Tester x1, User’s manual x1.