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DIGITAL we damage them or “burn them out”. If you incorrectly MULTIMETER MODEL - KM 255 / KM 257 AUTO MAX MIN 8888 SELECT RANGE HOLD CREST Temp Auto Check (Loz) Temp JACK JACK MAX 0.6A MAX 8A HBC FUSED...
1) SAFETY TABLE OF CONTENTS Title Page Terms in this manual WARNING : Identifies condition and actions that Safety..............01 could result in serious injury or even death to the user. Cenelec Directives..........04 CAUTION : identifies conditions and action that General Specifications........04 could cause damage or malfunction in the instrument.
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Per IEC61010-1 2nd Ed. (2001) Measurement Warning Category To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this product to rain or moisture. To avoid Measurement Category IV (CAT IV) is for electrical shock hazard, observe the proper safety measurements performed at the source of the low- precautions when working with voltage above voltage installation.
2) CENELEC DIRECTIVES Pollution Degree : 2 The instruments conforms to CENELEC Low-voltage Safety : Double insulation per IEC61010-1 2nd Ed. directive 2006/95/EC and Electromagnetic EN6100-1 2nd Ed., UL61010-1 2nd Ed. & compatibility directive 2004/108/EC CAN / CSA C22.2 No. 61010.1-0.92 to Category II 1000V, CAT III 600V and CAT IV 300V AC &...
Low Battery : Blow approx. 2.3V 4) Electrical Specification Accuracy is given as ±(%of reading digits + number of digits) or otherwise specified @ 23°C±5°C and Power Supply: 1.5V AAA Size battery x 2 less than 75% R.H. True RMS model KM257 ACV & ACA accuracies Power Consumption (typical): 3.5mA are specified from 5% to 100% of range or other- wise specified .
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AutoCheck _ACV Resistance Range Accuracy Range Accuracy Resolution Resolution 600.0 50Hz / 60Hz ±(1.4%rdg+5dgts) 6.000 K 1.000V~1000V 1mV~1V ±(0.5%rdg + 4dgts) 60.00 K AutoCheck Lo-Z ACV Thershold : >1V nominal 600.0 K AutoCheck Lo-Z ACV input Impedance: ±(0.7%rdg + 4dgts) 6.000 M Initially approx.
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Capacitance AC Current Range Accuracy Resolution Range Accuracy Resolution 50Hz ~ 400Hz 60.00 nF ±(2.0%rdg + 5dgts) 600.0 100 nA 600.0 nF 6000 6.000 60.00 mA ±(1.5%rdg + 5dgts) 60.00 ±(1.0%rdg + 3dgts) 600.0 mA 600.0 6.000 mA ±(2.0%rdg + 5dgts) 3000 8.00 Accuracies with film capacitor or better...
Temperature 5) INTERNATIONAL ELECTRICAL SYMBOLS Range Accuracy Caution ! Refer to the explanation in this ±(0.3%rdg + 3dgts) -50°C ~ 1000°C Manual ±(0.3%rdg + 6dgts) -58°F ~ 1832°F K Type Thermocouple range & accuracy not included. Caution ! Risk of electric shock Supplied Thermocouple suitable for measurement upto 250°C.
6) PRODUCT DESCRIPTION Analog bar-graph Note: Top of the line model is used as representative The analog bar graph provides a visual indication for illustration purposes. Please refer to your of measurement like a traditional analog meter respective model for function availability. needle.
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1) Overheated transformers, generators and CMRR (Common Mode Rejection Ratio) motors to burn out faster than normal Common mode voltage is voltage present on both the COM and VOLTAGE input terminals of a DMM, 2) Circuit breakers to trip prematurely with respect to ground.
AutoCheck mode 7) OPERATION CAUTION This innovative AutoCheck feature automatically B e f o r e a n d a f t e r h a z a r d o u s v o l t a g e selects measurement function of DCA, ACV or measurements, test the voltage function on a Resistance ( ) based on the input via the test...
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*As Hazardous-Alter : When making resistance DCV, ACV & Line Frequency functions measurement in AutoCheck mode, an unexpected Press the Hz push-buttion for one second or more display of voltage readings alters you that the object to activate or to exit Hz. under test is being energized.
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Note: Resistance, Continuity , Capacitance, Diode test functions *Input sensitivity varies automatically with function range selected before activating the Hz function. Press the SELECT button momentarily to select the 6V function range has the highest and the 1000V subject functions in sequence. Last selection will be range has the lowest.
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CAUTION DCmV, ACmV, Temperature °C & °F functions Press the SELECT button momentarily to select Discharge capacitors before making any the subject functions in sequence. Last selection measurement. Large value capacitors should be will be saved as power up default for repeat discharged through an appropriate resistance load.
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Note : Be sure insert the banana plug K-type temperature bead probe Bkp60 with correct + - polarities. You can also use a plug adapter Bkb32 (Optional purchase) with banana AUTO AUTO pins to K-type socket to adapt other standard 2 08 K type mini plug temperature probes.
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Electric Field EF-Detection Non-Contact EF-Detection : At Volt or Current funcion, press the EF button for An antenna is located along the top-right end of the one second or more and release to toggle to mater, which detects electric field surrounds current EF-Detection feature.
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5ms CREST capture mode Manual or Auto- ranging Press the RANGE button momentarily to select Press CREST button momentarily to activate manual-ranging, and the meter will remain in the CREST (instantaneous Peak-Hold) mode to capture range it was in, the LCD AUTO turns off.
Trouble Shooting Disabling Auto-Power-Off Press the SELECT button while turning the meter If the instrument fails to operate, check battery, on to temporarily disable the Auto-Power-Off (APO) fuses, leads, etc., and replace as necessary. feature. Turn the rotary switch OFF and then back Double check operating procedure as described in on to resume.
Re-fasten the screw. The instrument has been calibrated by using equipment which has already been calibrated to standards traceable to national standards. KM 255 / 257 MODEL NO. __________ SERIAL NO. ___________ DATE: ___________ ISO 9001 KUSAM-MECO...
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