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ATD-5540 Digital Automotive Engine Analyzer/Multimeter Owner’s Manual Features: Made in China to ATD Tools, Inc. Specifications Visit us at www.atdtools.com ATD5540_rev_0817...
600 Volts DC Frequency 500 Volts AC/DC Ohm (resistance) 250 Volts AC/DC Diode DC 10A *10A AC/DC Duty Cycle (%) 500 Volts AC/DC Dwell Angle METER BASICS indication. ATD-5540 OFF 600V 8CYL 200V 6CYL 4CYL 3CYL 200mV %duty 200Hz 2000Hz 20kHz 200K...
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Meter Functions - Voltage (DCV) Voltage ATD-5540 OFF 600V 8CYL 200V V-Ω-RPM 6CYL 4CYL 3CYL 200mV %duty 200Hz 2000Hz 20kHz 200K FREQ TACH CAT II fused 600VDC 600V A “ WARNING When measuring voltage, be sure the red test lead is in the terminal marked “V”.
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Meter Functions – Diode Check ( ) IMPORTANT: Diode Check ATD-5540 V-Ω-RPM OFF 600V 8CYL 200V 6CYL 4CYL 3CYL 200mV %duty 200Hz 2000Hz 20kHz 200K FREQ TACH CAT II Note: 600VDC fused A good diode will read low in one direction and high in the other 600V direction when the probes are reversed (or vice versa).
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Meter Functions – Audible Continuity ( ) ATD-5540 OFF 600V 8CYL IMPORTANT: 200V 6CYL 4CYL Audible Continuity 3CYL 200mV %duty 200Hz 2000Hz 20kHz 200K FREQ TACH CAT II V-Ω-RPM be tested. fused 600VDC 600V...
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Meter Functions – DC Current (A) ATD-5540 IMPORTANT: OFF 600V 8CYL 200V 6CYL 4CYL 3CYL 200mV %duty 200Hz 2000Hz 20kHz 200K FREQ TACH CAT II 600VDC fused 600V IMPORTANT: Turn OFF all power to the circuit or disconnect the circuit from the power source.
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Meter Functions – RPM / x10 RPM ATD-5540 OFF 600V 8CYL 200V 6CYL 4CYL x 10RPM 3CYL 200mV %duty 200Hz 2000Hz 20kHz 200K FREQ TACH CAT II V -Ω- RPM fused 600VDC 600V Note: distributor and the exhaust manifold as possible.
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ATD-5540 OFF 600V 8CYL 200V 6CYL 4CYL 3CYL 200mV Meter Functions – Frequency (Hz) %duty 200Hz 2000Hz Frequency 20kHz 200K FREQ TACH CAT II fused 600VDC 600V V-Ω-RPM Signal Out Side Side Side...
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ATD-5540 OFF 600V 8CYL 200V 6CYL 4CYL 3CYL 200mV %duty 200Hz Meter Functions – Dwell 2000Hz 20kHz 200K FREQ Dwell TACH CAT II fused 600VDC V-Ω-RPM 600V...
Troubleshooting 1. Meter wilI not turn ON. 2. Ampere reading is erratic or there is no reading at all. 3. Meter reading is erratic. General Specifications Display: Polarity: Over range lndication: “ Low Battery lndication: Measurement Rate: Operating Environment: ° °...
Your ATD-5540 is warranted for a period of 12 months from the original purchase date. For a period of one (1) year from your purchase date, ATD Tools Inc. will repair or replace (at its option) without charge, your ATD product if it was purchased new and the product has failed due to a defect in material or workmanship which you experienced during normal use of the product.
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