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LIMITED WARRANTY AND INTRODUCTION LIMITATION OF LIABILITY DDM453 is a stable, safe, reliable compact digital handheld 6000 count This instrument from Dawson Tools Inc. will be free from defects in auto-ranging multimeter. This meter can measure AC/DC voltage, AC/DC workmanship and material for three years from the date of original current, resistance, capacitance, frequency, duty cycle, temperature, purchase.
Move the top of the meter towards an AC voltage source and the buzzer will sound and the NCV indicator will light up if voltage is detected. Release the “NCV” button to stop DDM453 NCV detection. 6.Rotary Switch 7.Input Jack (all measurements;...
1. DC Voltage:<600V Alternating Current Duty Cycle Mode Negative DC Value Temperature in Celsius Temperature in Fahrenheit Direct Current DDM453 Low Battery Resistance Frequency Auto Power Off 1.Turn rotary switch to DC voltage position. 2.Connect leads across voltage source/load. Auto Range Active Capacitance 3.Read voltage measurement on the display.
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Current ( Medium ):<600mA 3.1 DC Current (large):<10A DDM453 DDM453 1.Turn rotary switch to mA position. 1.Turn rotary switch to A position. 2.Press FUNC to select DC or AC current. 2.Press FUNC to select DC or AC current. 3.Connect leads in series to circuit.
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6.1 Resistance:<60MΩ 7. Capacitance: <60mF DDM453 DDM453 1. Turn rotary switch to multifunction position. 1.Turn rotary switch to the capacitance position. 2. Resistance is the default mode. 2.Connect leads across voltage source/load. 3. Connect leads across circuit. 3.Read voltage measurement on the display.
Specifications • Operating Altitude: 2000m • Relative Humidity: 75% max operating • Operating Temperature: 0°C~40°C/32°F~104°F (<80% RH) DDM453 • Storage Temperature: -10°C~60°C/14°F~140°F (<70% RH) • Accuracy Temperature: -18°C~28°C/64°F~82°F (<80% RH) 1.Turn rotary switch to the Hz/% position. • Temperature Coefficient: 0.1x(specified accuracy)/°C (<18°C or >28°C) 2.Press Hz/% to select duty cycle.
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AC Voltage Measurement Current Measurement Range Accuracy Range Accuracy Resolution Resolution 0.001V 600 A µ 0.1µA ±(1.0% of reading +5 digits) 0.01V 6000µA 1µA ±(1.2% of reading +5 digits) 600V 0.1V 60mA 0.01mA 600mA 0.1mA • Input impedance: 10MΩ • Max. input voltage: 600V rms ±(2.0% of reading +8 digits) 10mA •...
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Diode Test Frequency (AC current) Description Range Accuracy Resolution Resolution Display shows the forward-biased 99.99Hz 0.01Hz 0.001V ±(1.5% of reading +5 digits) voltage drop of the diode. 999.9Hz 0.1Hz Reference only >1kHz 0.001kHz • Overload protection: 600V rms • Open circuit voltage: ~3.2V DC ≥...
Temperature Measurement REPLACING THE BATTERY Range Accuracy Resolution WARNINGS ±(2.0% of reading +2 digits) -20°C~1000°C 1°C To avoid false reading that could lead to injury or damage to the ±(2.0% of reading +4 digits) 1°F -4°F~1832°F meter, replace the batteries as soon as the “ ”...