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- Page 1 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS AUTORANGING DIGITAL MULTIMETER PDMT25 ¡ ã ¡ ã Ω ¦¸ ¡ ã ¡ ã www.pyleaudio.com...
- Page 2 SAFETY WARNINGS The following safety information must be observed to insure maximum personal safety during the operation at this meter: Measurements beyond the maximum selected range must not be attempted. Extreme care must be taken when measuring above 50 V, especially on live bus-bars. ...
- Page 3 Replacement fuses must be of the correct type and rating. The instrument must not be used if any part of it is damaged. Warnings and precautions must be read and understood before an instrument is used. They must be observed during the operation of this instrument.
- Page 4 This CAUTION symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which if not avoided, may result damage to the product. This symbol advises the user that the terminal(s) so marked must not be connected to a circuit point at which the voltage with respect to earth ground exceeds (in this case) 1000 VAC or VDC.
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Page 5: Symbols And Annunciators
SYMBOLS AND ANNUNCIATORS Continuity ))) Low Battery Diode test HOLD Data Hold AUTO AutoRanging Alternating Current or Voltage Direct Current or Voltage MAX/MIN Stores the highest or lowest measurement PEAK Find glitches and transients without a scope Backlight Volts A, mA,uA Current range... -
Page 6: Operation
OPERATION To turn on the instrument turn the range knob from the OFF position to any measurement range. Note: For best battery life ALWAYS turn the function switch to the OFF position when the meter is not in use. This meter has Auto OFF that automatically shuts the meter OFF if 30 minutes elapse between uses. -
Page 7: Backlight Button
measurement for later reference. 1. Press the HOLD button to “freeze” the reading on the indicator. The “HOLD” message will be appear in the display. Press the HOLD button again to return to normal operation BACKLIGHT button Press the BACKLIGHT button to switch on the display light. - Page 8 Peak Hold button The Peak Hold function captures the peak AC or DC voltage or current. The meter can capture negative or positive peaks as fast as 1 millisecond in duration. 1. Turn the function switch to the A or V position. 2.
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Page 9: Range Button
for the new function selected. RANGE button When the meter is first turned on, it automatically goes into AutoRanging. This automatically selects the best range for the measurements being made and is generally the best mode for most measurements. For measurement situations requiring that a range be manually selected, perform the following: 1. -
Page 10: Dc Current Measurement
DC/DC VOLTAGE MEASUREMENT 1.sert the black test lead into the negative COM terminal and the red test lead into the positive V terminal. 2. Set the function switch to the V or V position. 3.Use the MODE button to select AC or DC Voltage 4.Connect the test leads in parallel to the circuit under test. - Page 11 test lead banana plug into the 10A jack. 5. Press the AC/DC button until “DC” appears in the display. 6. Remove power from the circuit under test, then open up the circuit at the point where you wish to measure current. 7.
- Page 12 AC CURRENT MEASUREMENT 1. Insert the black test lead plug into the negative (COM) socket. 2. For current measurements up to 10A, set the function switch to the A position and insert the red test lead plug into the (10A) jack. 3.
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Page 13: Resistance [ Ω ] Measurement
indicate the proper decimal point, value and symbol. RESISTANCE [ Ω ] MEASUREMENT WARNING: To avoid electric shock, disconnect power to the unit under test and discharge all capacitors before taking resistance measurements. Remove the batteries and unplug the line cords. 1. -
Page 14: Continuity Check
CONTINUITY CHECK WARNING: To avoid electric shock, never measure continuity on circuits or wires that have voltage on them. 1. Set the range switch to the ))) position. 2. Insert the black lead plug into the COM socket and the red test lead plug into the positive ))) socket. -
Page 15: Diode Test
DIODE TEST WARNING: To avoid electric shock, do not test any diode that has voltage on it. 1. Set the function switch to the position. 2. Insert the black test lead plug into the COM socket and the red test lead plug into the socket. -
Page 16: Capacitance Measurement
CAPACITANCE MEASUREMENT WARNING: To avoid electric shock, discharge the capacitor under test before measuring. 1. Set the function switch to the CAP capacitance position. 2. Insert the black test lead banana plug into the negative COM jack and the red test lead banana plug into the CAP positive jack. -
Page 17: Frequency Measurement
FREQUENCY MEASUREMENT 1. Set the function switch to the Hz position. 2. Insert the black test lead banana plug into the negative (COM) jack and the red test lead banana plug into the positive Hz jack. 3. Touch the test probe tips to the circuit under test. Read the frequency in the display. - Page 18 5. Read the temperature in the display. Note: The temperature probe is fitted with a type K mini connector. A mini connector to banana connector adaptor is supplied for connection to the input banana jacks.
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Page 19: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS Technical: Insulation: Class2, Double insulation. Overvoltage category: CATIV 600V,CATIII 1000V NOTE: These meters meet CAT III and CAT IV IEC 61010 standards. The IEC 61010 safety standard defines four overvoltage categories (CAT I to IV) based on the magnitude of danger from transient impulses. - Page 20 Measurement rate: 2 times per second nominal. Auto power off: Meter automatically shuts down after approx. 30 minutes of inactivity. Operating environment: -10 o C to 50 o C (14 o F to 122 o F) at < 70 % relative humidity. Storage temperature: -30 o C to 60 o C (-4 o F to 140 o F) at <...
- Page 21 DC Voltage (Auto-ranging) Range Resolution Accuracy 400.0mV 0.1mV +0.5% of rdg + 2 digits 4.000V 40.00V 10mV 400.0V 100mV 1000V +0.8% of rdg + 2 digits Input Impedance: 7.8MΩ. Maximum Input: 1000V dc or 1000V ac rms. AC Voltage (Auto-ranging) Range Resolution Accuracy...
- Page 22 Range Resolution Accuracy 400.0uA 0.1uA +1.2% of rdg + 3 digits 4000uA 40.00mA 10uA 400.0mA 100uA 10mA +2.5% of rdg + 3 digits Overload Protection: 0.5A / 1000V and 10A / 1000V Fuse. Maximum Input: 400uA dc on uA range 400mA dc on mA range 10A dc on 10A range.
- Page 23 Resistance [Ω] (Auto-ranging) Range Resolution Accuracy 400.0Ω 0.1Ω +0.8% of rdg + 5 digits 4.000kΩ 1Ω +0.8% of rdg + 2 digits 40.00kΩ 10Ω 400.0kΩ 100Ω 4.000MΩ 1kΩ +2.5% of rdg +8digits 40.00MΩ 10kΩ Input Protection: 1000V dc or 1000V ac rms. Capacitance (Auto-ranging) Range Resolution...
- Page 24 Frequency (Auto-ranging) Range Resolution Accuracy 4.000kHz +1.2% of rdg + 3 dgts 40.00kHz 10Hz 400.0kHz 100Hz 40.00MHz 1kHz +1.5% of rdg + 4 dgts Sensitivity: >0.5V RMS while ≤1MHz ; Sensitivity: >3V RMS while >1MHz ; Input Protection: 1000V dc or 1000V ac rms. Temperature Range Resolution...
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Page 25: Audible Continuity
Overload protection: 1000V dc or ac rms. Audible continuity Audible threshold: Less than35Ω Test current MAX. 1.5mA Overload protection: 1000V dc or ac rms. Accessories Included accessories Standard Red/Black lead set with test probes BATTERY and FUSE replacement WARNING: To avoid electric shock, disconnect the test leads from any source of voltage before removing the battery door. -
Page 26: Battery Installation
WARNING: To avoid electric shock, do not operate your meter with the battery cover removed. BATTERY INSTALLATION WARNING: To avoid electric shock, disconnect the test leads from any source of voltage before removing the battery cover. Do not operate the instrument with the battery cover removed 1. -
Page 27: Replacing The Fuses
REPLACING THE FUSES WARNING: To avoid electric shock, disconnect the test leads from any source of voltage before removing the fuse /battery cover. 1. Disconnect the test leads from the meter and any item under test. 2. Open the fuse door by loosening the screw on the door using a Phillips head screwdriver.