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NOTE: This User’s Manual was as current as possible when this product was manufactured. However, products are constantly being updated and improved. To ensure you have the latest documentation, refer www.tegam.com 10 TEGAM WAY • GENEVA, OHIO 44041 • 440-466-6100 • FAX 440-466-6110 • sales@tegam.com...
19.99 10 m 140 µ Table 1: Specifications Accuracy: Accuracy on all ranges: ± (0.25% of reading + 1 count), when powered from the batteries only. 10 TEGAM WAY • GENEVA, OHIO 44041 • 440-466-6100 • FAX 440-466-6110 • sales@tegam.com...
250 VAC at 50 Hz or 60 Hz. Charging power is supplied via a removable line cord; one end of which plugs into a line filter on the front of the R1L-B, and the other end being a standard three-pin grounded line plug.
WARNING DO NOT TOUCH THE BINDING POSTS WHEN THEY ARE CONNECTED EXTERNAL CIRCUITS. LETHAL VOLTAGES MAY BE PRESENT AT THESE POSTS. Figure 1: Front Panel Controls 10 TEGAM WAY • GENEVA, OHIO 44041 • 440-466-6100 • FAX 440-466-6110 • sales@tegam.com...
30 days or more. Temperature: -40 °C to +71 °C. Relative humidity: 0 to 100%, non-condensing. Altitude: 4570 m See Section 5.7 below for shipping requirements. 10 TEGAM WAY • GENEVA, OHIO 44041 • 440-466-6100 • FAX 440-466-6110 • sales@tegam.com...
REMOVING THE UNIT FROM ITS CASE OR WHILE THE UNIT IS OUT OF ITS CASE, OR ELSE THE MAINS VOLTAGE WILL PRESENT A POSSIBLE SHOCK HAZARD. 10 TEGAM WAY • GENEVA, OHIO 44041 • 440-466-6100 • FAX 440-466-6110 • sales@tegam.com...
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CONNECTION IS FAULTY AND IF THE HIGH SIDE OF THE POWER CABLE IS SHORTED TO THE PANEL, THE PANEL COULD POSSIBLY HAVE MAINS VOLTAGE ON IT; SO DO TOUCH PANEL WHEN POWER CONNECTED. 10 TEGAM WAY • GENEVA, OHIO 44041 • 440-466-6100 • FAX 440-466-6110 • sales@tegam.com...
The black markings seen have no effect and disappear when power is turned back on. 10 TEGAM WAY • GENEVA, OHIO 44041 • 440-466-6100 • FAX 440-466-6110 • sales@tegam.com...
A known current is supplied to the item under test via two wire leads connected to the +I and -I binding posts on the R1L-B Microohmmeter front panel. Two other wire leads connected...
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To obtain the best accuracy, allow the R1L-B to warm up for 15 minutes on the 20 Ω range before making measurements. Even if in battery operation, this will not cause appreciable battery discharge.
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WHITE HTP-100 Probe in your right hand, and push the probe points against the surface to be measured with sufficient force to cause the points to retract slightly. 10 TEGAM WAY • GENEVA, OHIO 44041 • 440-466-6100 • FAX 440-466-6110 • sales@tegam.com...
U4, the voltmeter IC. The voltage across the sensing resistor string is maintained at 1.5 V, half the value of the reference voltage because R9 and 10 TEGAM WAY • GENEVA, OHIO 44041 • 440-466-6100 • FAX 440-466-6110 • sales@tegam.com...
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U10B pin 7 is 5 times the voltage between E- and E+. U9B provides voltage gain of 10, and develops its output between VREF at pin 40 of U4 and VIN+ at pin 39 of U4. An 10 TEGAM WAY • GENEVA, OHIO 44041 • 440-466-6100 • FAX 440-466-6110 • sales@tegam.com...
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U4 at the reference voltage of 3 V below the battery voltage, LOBAT will be displayed when the battery is less than approximately 3 V. 10 TEGAM WAY • GENEVA, OHIO 44041 • 440-466-6100 • FAX 440-466-6110 • sales@tegam.com...
23 °C ± 1 °C for at least 8 hours, and allow it to warm up for 30 minutes before making any adjustments. 10 TEGAM WAY • GENEVA, OHIO 44041 • 440-466-6100 • FAX 440-466-6110 • sales@tegam.com...
20 Ω range, allow a 14 hour charge time. (Skip this step if batteries have already been charged.) 4. After the UUT has been charged, unplug the UUT. 5. Allow a 10 minute COOL DOWN. 10 TEGAM WAY • GENEVA, OHIO 44041 • 440-466-6100 • FAX 440-466-6110 • sales@tegam.com...
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D. 2 mΩ Adjust (Main Gain Adjust) 1. Set the range switch to 2 mΩ on the UUT. 2. Connect a 1.9 mΩ standard to the UUT using the clip leads. 10 TEGAM WAY • GENEVA, OHIO 44041 • 440-466-6100 • FAX 440-466-6110 • sales@tegam.com...
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F. 200 mΩ Adjust 1. Set the range switch to 200 mΩ on the UUT. 2. Connect a 190 mΩ standard to the UUT using the clip leads. 10 TEGAM WAY • GENEVA, OHIO 44041 • 440-466-6100 • FAX 440-466-6110 • sales@tegam.com...
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5. Connect a 1.9 Ω standard to the UUT using the clip leads. 6. Verify that the display of the UUT displays the actual standard value ±2 counts. 7. Disconnect the resistance standard. 10 TEGAM WAY • GENEVA, OHIO 44041 • 440-466-6100 • FAX 440-466-6110 • sales@tegam.com...
U10,U9 or other component(s) if defective. Table 2: Fault Symptoms and Repair Actions After trouble-shooting and repair, the instrument must be recalibrated in accordance with 5.4 above. 10 TEGAM WAY • GENEVA, OHIO 44041 • 440-466-6100 • FAX 440-466-6110 • sales@tegam.com...
Packaging must provide sufficient resilient material, in accordance with standard packaging practices, to prevent excessive shock to the power supply and display during shipment. 10 TEGAM WAY • GENEVA, OHIO 44041 • 440-466-6100 • FAX 440-466-6110 • sales@tegam.com...
MAINTENANCE 5.7 Overhaul Instructions The R1L-B is an all solid-state unit and requires no periodic overhaul, other than routine cleaning, inspection of cables per section 5, and calibration per section 5.4. However, some disassembly is required to remove and install the batteries. This level of disassembly is detailed in section 5.5, and battery cells should be removed at the...
Once this information is prepared and sent with the instrument to our service department, we will do our part in making sure that you receive the best possible customer service and turnaround time possible. 10 TEGAM WAY • GENEVA, OHIO 44041 • 440-466-6100 • FAX 440-466-6110 • sales@tegam.com...
When is the problem most frequent?, has anything changed with the application since the last time the instrument was used?, etc. 10 TEGAM WAY • GENEVA, OHIO 44041 • 440-466-6100 • FAX 440-466-6110 • sales@tegam.com...
Repaired products are warranted for the remaining balance of the original warranty, or 90 days, whichever period is longer. 10 TEGAM WAY • GENEVA, OHIO 44041 • 440-466-6100 • FAX 440-466-6110 • sales@tegam.com...
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TEGAM specifically disclaims any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. In no event will TEGAM be liable for special or consequential damages. Purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy in the event any item fails to comply with the foregoing express warranty of TEGAM shall be to return the item to TEGAM;...
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