Safety Summary A WARNING statement calls attention to an operating procedure, practice, or condition, which, if not followed correctly, could result in injury or death to personnel. A CAUTION statement calls attention to an operating procedure, practice, or condition, which, if not followed correctly, could result in damage to or destruction of parts or the entire product.
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Please utilize your local WEEE collection facilities in the disposition of this product and otherwise observe all applicable requirements. The PRO-50A is CE compliant CE Declaration of Conformity The power supply meets the requirements of 2006/95/EC Low Voltage Directive and 2004/108/EC Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive with the following standards.
Low Voltage Directive: EN61010-1. Safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement, control, and laboratory use-Part 1: General requirements EMC Directive: EN 61326-1:2006 Operating Environment This meter meets IEC 61010-1 2 Edition standards which define four measurement categories: Measurement instruments whose measurement inputs are not intended to be CAT I connected to the mains supply.
Table of Contents Page General Information ..........5 Product Overview ..............5 Features ...................5 Package Contents .............5 Product Description ..........6 Front Panel ................6 Display Diagram ................7 Using the Digital Multimeter ........8 DC and AC Voltage Measurements ..........8 DC and AC Current Measurements ..........9 Resistance Measurements ............11 Diode Measurements ...............12 Continuity Test ................13...
1 General Information Product Overview The Global Specialties PRO-50A Handheld Digital Multimeter provides standard measurement functions, which include AC and DC voltage, AC and DC current, resistance, capacitance, diode, and continuity. Features 3½ Digit display resolution DC Voltage measurement up to 1000 V...
Front Panel Description 1. Display: Displays the measured values, selected function mode, and annunciators. 2. Power Button: Turns the meter on or off. 3. 10 A: The positive input terminal for up to 10 A current measurement. mAhFE, TEMP : The positive input terminal for up to 400 mA, as well as for capacitive and temperature measurements.
Display Description 1. Indicates use of the highest voltage settings 2. The meter is in data hold mode 3. The meter is in diode test mode 4. The meter is in continuity check mode 5. The meter is in transistor gain mode 6.
measurement you would like to perform. Follow these steps to make a measurement: Connect the negative (-) side with the black test lead to the COM input. Connect the positive (+) side with the red test lead to the VΩHz input.
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Connect the black test lead to the COM terminal and the red test lead to the mA terminal for a maximum of 200 mA. For a maximum of 10 A, move the red test lead to the 10 A terminal. Turn circuit power off.
WARNING Do not connect more than 10 A DC current across the 10 A input terminal or the protection fuse will be tripped. Resistance Measurements The meter’s resistance ranges, Ω, are 200 Ω, 2 kΩ, 20 kΩ, 200 kΩ, 2 MΩ, 20 MΩ, 200 MΩ. Turn the rotary switch to the proper range. Follow these steps to make a measurement: Connect the black test lead to the COM input.
the resistance. This value represents the resistance of the test leads and should be subtracted. On 20 MΩ and 200 MΩ ranges, the meter may take a few seconds to stabilize the reading. This is normal for high resistance measuring. When the input is not connected, i.e.
mAhFE VΩHz TEMP Diode Figure 7. Connection for Diode Measurement WARNING Do not apply more than 1000 V DC across the terminals or they will be damaged. Continuity Test Continuity is a complete path for current flow. The meter’s continuity test is available to check for open/shorts of the circuit.
WARNING Do not apply more than 1000 V DC across the terminals or they will be damaged. Capacitance Measurements Capacitance is the ability of a component to store an electrical charge. The unit of capacitance is the farad (F). Most capacitors are in the nanofarad to microfarad range.
mAhFE VΩHz TEMP Capacitor Figure 9. Connection for Capacitance Measurements WARNING Do not apply more than 1000 V DC across the terminals or they will be damaged. Transistor Gain Measurements WARNING To avoid electrical shock and/or damage to the instrument, do not apply more than 250 VDC or 250 ACrms between the hFE terminal and the COM terminal.
Follow these steps to make a temperature measurement. Set the rotary switch to the TEMP range. The LCD will show the current environmental temperature. Connect the “COM” plug and “+” plug of the special multi- function socket to the COM and TEMP terminals. Insert the “K”...
11. Data Hold Mode Data HOLD mode makes the meter stop updating the display. The data HOLD function can be canceled by changing the measurement mode, or by pushing the HOLD key again. To enter and exit the data HOLD mode: Press HOLD key.
Power: Single 9 V battery Dimensions (H × W × D): 188 x 92 x 50 mm Weight: Approx. 380 grams (including battery) Measurement Specifications Accuracy is specified for one year after calibration, at operating temperatures of 18°C to 28°C, with relative humidity at 0% to 75%. Accuracy specifications take the form of: ±(%of Reading + Number of Least Significant Digits).
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Max Input Current: 200 mA DC or 200 mA ACrms for mA range 10A DC or 10 A ACrms for 10 A range For measurements >5 A, 10 seconds maximum ON to measure, 1 minute OFF. Above 10 A unspecified. d.
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h. Capacitance Range Resolution Accuracy 20 nF 10 pF 200 nF 0.1 nF ±(4.0% of rdg +3 digits) 2 µF 1 nF 200 µF 100 nF ±(5.0% of rdg +10 digits) Overload Protection: Fuse (FF400mA/1000V). Temperature Range Resolution Accuracy -20°C to 0°C ±(5.0% of rdg +4 digits) 1°C to 400°C 1°C...
6 Maintenance Cleaning If the instrument requires cleaning, disconnect it from all power sources and clean only with a mild detergent and water. Be sure the instrument is completely dry before reconnecting it to any power source. To clean the exterior surface: Remove loose dust on the outside of the instrument and probes with a lint-free cloth.
See the “Service” tab. Or contact us via the “Contact” tab. You may also contact us at: Cal Test Electronics, Inc. (parent company of Global Specialties®) 22820 Savi Ranch Parkway Yorba Linda, CA 92887 800-572-1028 or 714-221-9330...
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