Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of Extech’s MN26 Autoranging Multimeter. This meter measures AC/DC Voltage, AC/DC Current, Resistance, Capacitance, Frequency, Duty Cycle, Temperature, Diode Test and Continuity. Proper use and care of this meter will provide many years of reliable service.
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Function Range Resolution Accuracy ±(1.8% reading + 5 digits) AC Current 400µA 0.1µA (A AC) 4000µA 1µA (40 - 400Hz) 40mA 0.01mA (40 - 200Hz for 400mA 0.1mA 400µA, 4mA ±(3.0% reading + 7 digits) 0.01A ranges) ±(1.2% reading + 4 digits) Resistance 400Ω...
Diode Test Test current of 0.3mA maximum, open circuit voltage 1.5V DC typical Continuity Check Audible signal will sound if the resistance is less than approximately 30Ω, test current <0.7mA Input Impedance 7.5MΩ (VDC and VAC) Display 4000 count LCD Overrange indication “OL”...
Symbols AC (alternating current or pF, nF, uF picofarad, nanofarad, voltage) microfarad (capacitance) DC (direct current or voltage) Hz kHz hertz, kilohertz (frequency) •))) Continuity % duty cycle Diode test Degrees Fahrenheit, Centigrade (temperature) mV, V millivolt, volt (voltage) AUTO Autorange Ω, kΩ, MΩ...
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Capacitance Measurements Insert the black test lead banana plug into the negative COM jack and the red test lead banana plug into the positive CAP jack. Turn the rotary switch to the CAP position. Touch the test probes to the circuit or device under test and read the capacitance on the display.
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Manual Ranging The meter powers on in the autoranging mode. Press the Range key to go to manual ranging. Each press of the range key will step to the next range as indicated by the units and decimal point location. Press and hold the Range key for one second to return to autoranging.
Maintenance WARNING: To avoid electric shock, disconnect the test leads from any source of voltage before removing the battery/fuse cover. WARNING: To avoid electric shock, do not operate your meter until the battery/fuse cover is in place and fastened securely. This Multimeter is designed to provide years of dependable service, if the following care instructions are performed.
Warranty EXTECH INSTRUMENTS CORPORATION warrants this instrument to be free of defects in parts and workmanship for one year from date of shipment (a six month limited warranty applies on sensors and cables). If it should become necessary to return the instrument for service during or beyond the warranty period, contact the Customer Service Department at (781) 890- 7440 ext.
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Instruction Sheet Model TP870 Type K Bead Wire Thermocouple Probe WARNING: To avoid electric shock, do not probe into or near live electrical circuits with the thermocouple probe.. Sensor Type Type K thermocouple (Chromel – Alumnel) Temperature range -40 to 482 F (-40 to 250 Lead length 39”...
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