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- Page 1 Digital Multimeter Instruction Manual 1.8187 information@ www. .com...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS page A. INTRODUCTION 1. Congratulations ....3 2. Product Description ....3 3. -
Page 3: Introduction
A. INTRODUCTION 1. Congratulations!! Thank you for purchasing TPI brand products. The meter is easy to use and is built to last. It is backed by a 3 year limited warranty. Please remember to complete and return your product warranty registration card. -
Page 4: Ec Declaration Of Conformity
3. EC Declaration of Conformity This is to certify that TPI model 126 conforms to the protection requirements of the council directive 89/336/EEC, in the approximation of laws of the member states relating to Electromagnetic compatibility and 73/23/EEC, The Low Voltage Directive by application of the... -
Page 5: Safety Considerations
GENERAL GUIDELINES ALWAYS • Test the 126 before using it to make sure it is operating properly. • Inspect the test leads before using to make sure there are no breaks or shorts. -
Page 6: Features And Benefits
INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS DANGEROUS VOLTAGE AC (ALTERNATING CURRENT) DC (DIRECT CURRENT) REFER TO INSTRUCTION MANUAL GROUND FUSE DOUBLE INSULATION ON/OFF, PUSH BUTTON SWITCH C. TECHNICAL DATA 1. Features and Benefits Agency Approval Meets CE and IEC 1010 requirements. Record Records Min/Max values. Range Allows you to either manual range or use auto range to select the appropri-... -
Page 7: Product Applications
2. Product Applications Perform the following tests and/or measurements with the TPI 126 and the appropriate function: HVAC/R FUNCTION DCmV • Thermocouples in furnaces or gas applications. • Thermocouples in furnaces of gas applications. DC controlled circuits. • Heat anticipator current in thermostats. -
Page 8: Specifications
3. Specifications IEC 1010 Over Voltage: CAT II - 1000V CAT III - 600V Pollution Degree 2 UL 3111-1 a. DCV Range Resolution Accuracy Impedance 400mV 0.1mV ±0.3% of reading, 10MΩ 0.001V ±3 digits 0.01V 400V 0.1V 1000V b. ACV (45 to 450 Hz) Range Resolution Accuracy... - Page 9 d. ACA Range Resolution Accuracy Overload Protection 400µA 0.1µA ±0. 8% of reading, Fuse 4000µA 1µA ±3 digits 0.5Amp/600V 40mA 0.01mA 400mA 0.1mA e. OHM (Resistance, Ω ) Range Resolution Accuracy Overload Protection 400Ω 0.1Ω ±0. 5% of reading, 600V DC or 4kΩ...
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Page 10: Controls And Functions
D. MEASUREMENT TECHNIQUES 1. Controls and Functions: Push Buttons AC/DC Toggles between AC and DC volts. Activates the Min/Max mode. Hold in for 3 seconds to deactivate. Activates manual ranging. Hold in for 3 seconds to return to autorange. Activates the Data Hold function. Rotary Switch DCmV Used to measure millivolts DC... - Page 11 1. Controls and Functions: (cont.) Input Jacks µmA Red test lead connection for current measurement on the µA and mA functions. Black test lead connection for all functions. VΩ Red test lead connection for all Volt, Ohm, Diode and Continuity measurements. 1.8187 information@ www.
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Page 13: Step By Step Procedures
Set rotary switch to either the mV or V range, depending on the voltage to be measured. Connect the test leads to the circuit to be measured. Reconnect power to the circuit to be measured. Read the voltage on the 126. 1.8187 information@ www. - Page 14 Application Notes When measuring the AC voltage of a standard household outlet, remember that the small rectangular hole is hot, the larger rectangular hole is neutral and the round hole is ground. To disconnect power from the outlet, find the fuse or circuit breaker that controls the outlet and turn it off.
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Page 15: B) Measuring Ac Volts
4. Set the rotary switch to the V function depending on the voltage to be measured. 5. Connect the test leads to the circuit to be measured. 6. Reconnect power to the circuit to be measured. 7. Read the voltage on the 126. 1.8187 information@ www. -
Page 16: C) Measuring Dc Amps
Set the rotary switch to the µA, mA, or 10A function. Connect test leads in series to circuit to be measured. Reconnect power to the circuit to be measured. Read the current on the 126. 1.8187 information@ www. -
Page 17: D) Measuring Ac Amps
Set the rotary switch to the µA, mA or 10A function. Connect test leads in series to circuit to be measured. Reconnect power to the circuit to be measured. Read the current on the 126. 1.8187 information@ www. - Page 18 Application Notes When measuring resistance of a motor, make sure the power is disconnected prior to testing. Set up the meter following the steps under “Measurement Procedure” on page 17, and then proceed with the following: • Connect the red test lead to one power input line of the motor and the black test lead to the other power input line of the motor.
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Page 19: E) Measuring Resistance
Plug the black test lead into the COM input jack. Plug the red test lead into the VΩ input jack. Set the rotary switch on the 126 to the Ω function. Connect the test leads to the circuit to be measured. Read the resistance value on the 126. -
Page 20: Measuring Diodes
MEASURING DIODES CAUTION! Do not attempt to make diode measurements with circuit energized. The only way to accurately test a diode is to remove it completely from the circuit before attempting to measure it. Instrument set-up: FUNCTION BLACK MINIMUM MAXIMUM TEST LEAD TEST LEAD READING... -
Page 21: G) Continuity Buzzer
g. CONTINUITY BUZZER WARNING! Do not attempt to make continuity measurements with circuit energized. Instrument set-up: FUNCTION BLACK TEST LEAD TEST LEAD VΩ Measurement Procedure: Disconnect power to the circuit to be measured. Plug the black test lead into the COM input jack. Plug the red test lead into the VΩ... -
Page 22: Record Mode
MIN/MAX values. REC will be on the LCD to show record mode has been activated. The reading on the LCD will be the actual reading. The 126 will give a confirmation beep every time a new value is recorded. Press the REC button a second time and the MIN reading will be displayed. -
Page 23: Accessories
Standard Accessories Part No. 2 each 1.5 volt AA Batteries A002 Fuse, 0.5 Amp A104 Test Lead Set A040 Rubber Boot (126 only) A101 Optional Accessories Part No. Deluxe Test Lead Set SDK1 IEC 1010 Deluxe Test Lead Kit TLS2000B... -
Page 24: Maintenance
F. MAINTENANCE Battery Replacement: The 126 will display BAT when the two internal 1.5 Volt “AA” batteries need replace- ment. Batteries are replaced as follows: Disconnect and remove all test leads from live circuits and from the 126. Remove 126 from protective boot. -
Page 25: Trouble Shooting Guide
G. TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE Problem Probable Causes Does not power up • Dead or defective battery • Broken wire from battery snap to PCB Won’t display current readings • Open fuse • Open test lead • Improperly connected to circuit under test All functions except ohms read high •... - Page 26 WARRANTY Please refer to product warranty card for warranty statement. 1.8187 information@ www. .com...
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- Page 28 126 SPECIFICATIONS ±0.3% Basic DCV Accuracy (also see pages 8-9) Function Range Resolution 400mV 0.1mV 0.001V 0.01V 400V 0.1V 600V 0.001V 0.01V 400V 0.1V 600V 400µA 0.1µA 0.001mA 40mA 0.01mA 400mA 0.1mA 400µA 0.1µA 4000µA 1µA 40mA 0.01mA 400mA 0.1mA 400Ω...
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