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20 Amp test range. Unit has dual fuse protection, modern design and protective holster built into the housing. Instruction manual and molded storage case included. Made in China to ATD Tools, Inc. Specifications Visit us at www.atdtools.com...
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SAFETY WARNING vehicle exhaust system to the shop exhaust removal system. possibly fatal injury. Carefully read and understand the cautions and the specification limits of this meter. terminal.
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IMPORTANT appears on the meter display. changing functions. FUNCTION Terminal Input limit DC/AC Volts, Ohm/Con nuity Diode,CAP,IR TEMP V- -RPM 600 Volts AC/DC Adaptor, Type-K TEMP, Hz, %Duty, Ms Dwell, RPM AC/DC A mA A mA 400mA AC/DC AC/DC 20A *20A AC/DC However, the meter is protected to 600 volts.
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8.8.8.8 Continuity Diode Alternating Current or Voltage Direct Current or Voltage Amps Volts ºF Degrees Fahrenheit ºC Degrees Centigrade...
PUSH BUTTON FUNCTIONS AUTOMOTIVE METER Mode Button Diode, Continuity & Capacitance AUTO POWER OFF DC/AC HOLD PEAK STROKE 4 2 DIS RANGE #CYL TRIGGER x10RPM DC/AC DWELL Manual Range & Stroke 4/2(DIS), °C MS - Hz, %, ms +/-, CYL Button PULSE AUTOMOTIVE METER °F...
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AUTOMOTIVE METER Peak Hold in duration. AUTO POWER OFF DC/AC 1. Set the function switch to the Amps or Volts. HOLD PEAK STROKE 4 2 DIS RANGE #CYL TRIGGER meter will go into manual ranging mode. x10RPM DC/AC DWELL °C MS - PULSE °F...
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AUTOMOTIVE METER Meter Functions - Voltage (V) AUTO POWER OFF DC/AC HOLD PEAK STROKE 4 2 DIS RANGE #CYL TRIGGER x10RPM DC/AC DWELL °C MS - PULSE °F %DUTY °C Type-K °F DC/AC DC/AC 20A for 30 Sec CAT IV 600V MAX every CAT III 1000V 15 min...
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AUTOMOTIVE METER Meter Functions - Resistance (Ω) IMPORTANT: If you are testing an application that has capacitors AUTO POWER OFF in the circuit, be sure to turn the power OFF on the test circuit and DC/AC HOLD PEAK discharge all capacitors. Accurate measurement is not possible if STROKE 4 2 DIS RANGE external or residual voltage is present.
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Meter Functions – Diode Check ( ) AUTOMOTIVE METER IMPORTANT: Turn the power OFF to the test circuit button. AUTO POWER OFF DC/AC HOLD PEAK STROKE 4 2 DIS RANGE #CYL TRIGGER x10RPM DC/AC DWELL °C MS - PULSE °F %DUTY °C Type-K...
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°F %DUTY °C Type-K °F DC/AC DC/AC 20A for 30 Sec CAT IV 600V MAX every CAT III 1000V 15 min FUSED Meter Functions – Capacitance (CAP) AUTOMOTIVE METER IMPORTANT: Turn the power OFF to the test circuit AUTO POWER OFF DC/AC HOLD PEAK...
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AUTOMOTIVE METER AUTO POWER OFF DC/AC Meter Functions – Audible Continuity ( ) HOLD PEAK STROKE 4 2 DIS RANGE #CYL TRIGGER IMPORTANT: Turn the power OFF to the test circuit x10RPM DC/AC DWELL the rotary switch. °C MS - PULSE °F %DUTY...
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AUTOMOTIVE METER Meter Functions – AC or DC Current (A) IMPORTANT: All current measured flows through the meter. It is important that you DO NOT AUTO POWER OFF DC/AC HOLD PEAK DO NOT measure current greater than 600 Volts STROKE 4 2 DIS AC or DC, with respect to ground.
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AUTOMOTIVE METER Meter Functions –Temperature (°C/°F ) it away from sources of very high temperature. The life AUTO POWER OFF DC/AC HOLD PEAK of the Temperature Probe is also reduced when subjected to very high temperatures. Probe operating STROKE 4 2 DIS RANGE #CYL TRIGGER x10RPM...
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AUTOMOTIVE METER AUTO POWER OFF DC/AC HOLD PEAK STROKE 4 2 DIS RANGE #CYL TRIGGER x10RPM DC/AC Meter Functions – Frequency (Hz) DWELL °C MS - PULSE °F %DUTY °C Type-K °F DC/AC DC/AC 20A for 30 Sec CAT IV 600V MAX every CAT III 1000V 15 min...
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AUTOMOTIVE METER AUTO POWER OFF DC/AC HOLD PEAK STROKE 4 2 DIS RANGE #CYL TRIGGER x10RPM DC/AC Meter Functions – Dwell DWELL °C MS - PULSE °F %DUTY °C Type-K °F DC/AC DC/AC 20A for 30 Sec CAT IV 600V MAX every CAT III 1000V 15 min...
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AUTOMOTIVE METER AUTO POWER OFF DC/AC HOLD PEAK STROKE 4 2 DIS RANGE #CYL TRIGGER x10RPM DC/AC Meter Functions – Duty Cycle (%) DWELL °C MS - PULSE °F %DUTY °C Type-K °F DC/AC DC/AC 20A for 30 Sec CAT IV 600V MAX every CAT III 1000V 15 min...
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Meter Functions- ms-PULSE (Pulse Width) & ms- PERIOD (Period) example, fuel injectors are activated by an electronic pulse AUTOMOTIVE METER This pulse generates a magnetic field that pulls the injectors This open to close time is the Pulse Width and is measured in AUTO POWER OFF The most common automotive application for measuring DC/AC...
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AUTOMOTIVE METER Meter Functions – RPM / x10 RPM AUTO POWER OFF DC/AC HOLD PEAK STROKE 4 2 DIS RANGE #CYL TRIGGER x10RPM DC/AC DWELL °C MS - meter. PULSE °F %DUTY °C Type-K °F DC/AC DC/AC 20A for 30 Sec CAT IV 600V MAX every CAT III 1000V...
General Specifications The instrument complies with IEC 1010-1 EN61010-1. Insulation: Class2, Double insulation. Overvoltage category: CATIII1000V/CATIV600V. Display: Polarity: Overrange: Low battery indication: Measurement rate: 2 times per second, nominal. Auto power off: Meter automatically shuts down after approx. 30 minutes of inactivity. Operating environment: Storage temperature: For inside use, max height: 2000m...
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Electrical Specifications Continued Maintenance REPLACING THE BATTERY the battery door. 2. Follow instructions for installing battery. See the Battery Installation section of this manual. 3. Dispose of the old battery properly. securely.
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BATTERY INSTALLATION the battery door. 1. Disconnect the test leads from the meter. 2. Open the battery door by loosening the screw using a Phillips head screwdriver. 3. Insert the battery into battery holder, observing the correct polarity. securely. NOTE: and that they are properly inserted.
Troubleshooting 1. Meter will not turn ON. 2. Ampere reading is erratic or there is no reading at all. continuity with another meter. 3. Meter reading is erratic.
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Your ATD-5585 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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