3 3/4 DIGITS AUTO RANGE MULTIMETER WITH CAPACITANCE, FREQUENCY AND DUTY CYCLE OPERATION MANUAL

1. SAFETY RULES This meter is designed and tested in accordance with IEC publication 1010-1, pollution degree II and installation category (overvoltage category) II 600V. This meter has been tested according to the following EMC Directives 89/336/EEC (EMC of Nov., 1992, Electromagnetic Compatibility) 73/23/EEC Product safety law of Low Voltage Directive, EN61010-1 (04,93) This meter is designed to be indoor use at temperature 5C to 40C and altitude up to 2,000m. To ensure that the meter is used safely, please follow all safety and operating instructions in this operation manual. If the meter is not used as described in this operation manual, the safety features of this meter might be impaired. Do not use the meter when the meter or test lead looks damaged, or when you suspect that the meter is not operating properly. When using the probes, keep your fingers behind the finger guards on the probes. Disconnect the live test lead before disconnecting the common test lead. Make sure power is off before cutting, unsoldering, or breaking the circuit. Small amount of current can be dangerous. Do not apply more than 600Vdc or 600Vac rms between a terminal and earth ground. To avoid electrical shock, use CAUTION when working above 60Vdc or 25Vac rms. Such voltages pose a shock hazard. Never make measurements with the battery cover or bottom case off. To avoid electrical shock or damage to the meter, do not exceed the input limits. 2. INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS

Frequency

Duty Cycle

Range 5.000Hz 50.00Hz 500.0Hz 5.000kHz 50.00kHz 500.0kHz 5.000MHz Range 20% -80%

Resolution Accuracy 0.001Hz 0.01Hz Overload 0.1Hz Protection (1.5% + 5) 250V DC/AC rms 1Hz Vpp = 500mV <30sec 10Hz 100Hz 1000Hz Resolution Overload Protection 250V DC/AC rms <30sec 0.1%

4. PANEL DESCRIPTIONS

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1) 3 3/4 digits LCD display 2) Function selector 3) Multifunction Key 4) Input and common socket
OFF

Cx

Hz/DUTY A mA 10A

A U TO P O W E R O F F

10A

Important information see manual AC DC

Diode Continuity Ground Double insulation 5.

10A
MAX 10sec UNFUSED 600V MAX

CAT II 600V 200mA MAX FUSED

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OPERATION ! WARNING 1) When measuring voltage ensure that the instrument is not connected or switched to a current or resistance or temperature or to the diode check/continuity range. Always ensure that the correct terminals are used for the type of measurement to be made. 2) Use extreme care when measuring voltage above 50V, especially from sources where high energy exists. 3) Avoid making connections to live circuits whenever possible. 4) When conducting current measurements ensure that the circuit is not live before opening it in order to connect the test leads. 5) Before conducting resistance, capacitance measurements or continuity / diode test, ensure that the circuit under test is de-energised. 6) Always ensure that the correct function and range is selected. If in doubt about the correct range, starts with the highest and works downwards. 7) Extreme care should be taken when using the instrument to conjunction with a current transformer connected to the terminals. High voltage may be produced at the terminals if an open circuit occurs. 8) Ensure that the test leads and probes are in good condition with no damage to the insulation. 9) Take care not to exceed the over-load limits as given in the specifications. 10) Fuse for replacement must be of the correct type and rating.

3. SPECIFICATION 3.1 General Specifications Display Polarity Zero adjustment Over range indication Power Dimension Weight : : : : : 3 3/4 digit LCD with maximum reading of 3999. Automatic, (-) negative polarity indication. Automatic. Only the massage 0L is displayed. Single, standard 9 volt battery NEDA 1604, JIS 006P, IEC5F22 or equivalent. : 83 (W) x 143 (H) x 37 (D) mm. : Approx. 370 g (including battery and packaging).

3.2 Electrical Specifications Accuracies are (% of reading + no. of least significant digits) at 23C 5C, <75% RH. Input Overload Range Resolution Accuracy Impedance Protection 400mV 0.1mV (0.8% + 2) DC Voltage 4V 1mV 600V DC/AC rms 40V 0.01V 10M (0.8% + 3) 400V 0.1V 600V 1V Input Impedance Frequency Range Resolution Accuracy Response 10M 4V 0.001V AC Voltage Overload 40-400 Hz (1.2% + 3) 40V 0.01V Protection 400V 0.1V 600V DC/AC rms 600V 1V 40-200 Hz (1.5% + 5) Range Resolution Accuracy Volt. drop Overload 400A 0.1A 400mV Protection 4000A 1A Fast DC Current (1.0% + 2) 400mA/250V 40mA 0.01mA 4V Fused 400mA 0.1mA 10A 0.01A 200mV Unfused (1.2% + 5) Frequency Overload Range Resolution Accuracy Volt. Drop Response Protection 400A 0.1A 400mV Fast AC Current 4000A 1A 400mA/250 (1.2% + 5) 40-400Hz 40mA 0.01mA V Fused 4V 400mA 0.1mA 10A 0.01A 200mV Unfused (2.0% + 5) Open circuit Range Resolution Accuracy volt. 400 0.1 Overload 4000 1 Protection Resistance (1.0% + 2) 250V DC/AC rms 40k 0.01k <2.8V <30sec 400k 0.1k 4M 40M Diode Test 0.001M 0.01M (2.0% + 2) Test current Approx. 0.6mA Test current Approx. 1mA Resolution 0.01nF 0.1nF 0.001F 0.01F 0.1F (30sec.) Open Circuit Volt. 1.5V Open Circuit Volt. Approx 0.5V Accuracy (3.0% + 5) (3.5% + 5) Overload Protection 250V DC/AC rms <30sec Overload Protection 250V DC/AC rms <30sec

5.1 DC Voltage measurement 1) Connect the black test lead to the COM socket and red test lead to the socket. 2) Set the function selector to position. 3) Connect the test leads across the source or loads under measurement. 5.2 AC Voltage measurement 1) Connect the black test lead to the COM socket and red test lead to the socket. 2) Set the function selector to position. 3) Push the multifunction key to select AC mode, the icon will be displayed and connect the test leads across the source or loads under measurement. 5.3 DC Current measurement 1) Connect the black test lead to the COM socket and red test lead to the socket for measurement up to 400mA. 2) Set the function selector to A position, for measuring A. 3) Set the function selector to mA position, for measuring mA. 4) For current measurement form 400mA to 10A (Unfused). Set the function selector to 10A position and connect the red test lead to 10A socket. 5) Connect the test leads across the source or loads under measurement. 5.4 AC Current measurement 1) Connect the black test lead to the COM socket and red test lead to the socket for measurement up to 400mA. A position, for measuring A. 2) Set the function selector to 3) Set the function selector to mA position, for measuring mA. 4) For current measurement form 400mA to 10A (Unfused). Set the function selector to 10A position and connect the red test lead to 10A socket. 5) Push the multifunction key to select DC mode, the icon will be displayed and connect the test leads across the source or loads under measurement. 5.5 Resistance measurement 1) Connect the black test lead to the COM socket and red test lead to the socket. 2) Set the function selector to desired resistance range (same as and )position. 3) Connect the test leads across the circuit to be tested. ! CAUTION: Ensure that the circuit to be tested is dead. Maximum input over-load : 250V rms < 30sec.

Forward Volt. Drop Approx. 1V

Continuity Test

Sound Level
when resistance value 50

Capacitance

Range 50nF 500nF 5F 50F 100F

5.6 Diode test 1) Connect the black test lead to the COM socket and red test lead to the socket.

2) Set the function selector to (same as and ) position. 3) Push the multifunction key to select diode mode and the icon will be displayed. 4) Connect the black and red test leads to the cathode (-) and anode (+) ends of the diode to be tested respectively. 5) Read the forward voltage drop (junction) value from the display. If reverse connected the test leads to diode, display shows over-load. ! CAUTION: Ensure that the circuit to be tested is dead. Maximum input over-load : 250V rms < 30sec. 5.7 Continuity test 1) Connect the black test lead to the COM socket and red test lead to the socket. 2) Set the function selector to (same as and ) position. will be displayed. 3) Push the multifunction key to select continuity mode and the icon 4) Connect the leads across the circuit to be tested, if the resistance less than approx. 50, buzzer will be activated. ! CAUTION: Ensure that the circuit to be tested is dead. Maximum input over-load : 250V rms < 30sec. 5.8 Capacitance Measurement 1) Connect the black test lead to the COM socket and red test lead to the socket. 2) Set the function selector to Cx position. 3) Push the multifunction key to offset the stray capacitance value displayed due to test leads and terminals. 4) Connect the black and red test probes to the cathode (-) and anode (+) ends of the Capacitor to be tested respectively. ! CAUTION: Ensure that the capacitor to be tested is discharged. Maximum input over-load : 250V rms < 30sec. 5.9 Frequency Measurement 1) Connect the black test lead to the COM socket and red test lead to the socket. 2) Set the function selector to Hz/DUTY position. 3) Push the multifunction key to select frequency mode and the icon Hz will be displayed. 4) Connect the leads across the circuit to be tested. ! CAUTION: Maximum input over-load : 250V rms < 30sec. 5.10 Duty Cycle Measurement 1) Connect the black test lead to the COM socket and red test lead to the socket. 2) Set the function selector to Hz/DUTY position. 3) Push the multifunction key to select duty cycle mode and the icon % will be displayed. 4) Connect the leads across the circuit to be tested. ! CAUTION: Maximum input over-load : 250V rms < 30sec. 5.11 Multifunction Key This key is used for the following propose: 1) When the function selector at the or A or mA or 10A position, this key will be used to select DC and AC measurement mode. 2) When the function selector at the position, this key will be used to select resistance, continuity and diode measurement mode. 3) When the function selector at the Hz/DUTY position, this key will be used to select frequency and duty cycle measurement mode. 4) When the function selector at the Cx position, this key will be used to offset the stray capacitance value displayed due to test leads and terminals.

6. MAINTENANCE ! CAUTION BEFORE ATTEMPTING BATTERY AND FUSE REMOVAL OR REPLACEMENT, DISCONNECT TEST LEADS FROM ANY ENERGISED CIRCUITS TO AVOID SHOCK HAZARD. 6.1 Fitting and replacing the battery and fuse 1) Ensure that the instrument is not connected to any external circuit, set the function selector to OFF position and remove the test leads from the terminals. 2) Remove the screw of the battery compartment on the bottom of the back case. 3) Replace the spent battery or fuse with the same type and rating. 4) Reinstate the battery compartment, tighten and securing screw. Remarks: Dont over pressure when assemble the casing. Otherwise, the casing structure will be damage permanently. 6.2 Cleaning Periodically wipe the case with a soft damp cloth and mild household cleanser. Do not use abrasives or solvents. Ensure that no water gets inside the equipment to prevent possible shorts and damage. FOR TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, PLEASE CONTACT:

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