Caution ˙ Disconnect the test leads from the test points before changing the position of the function rotary switch. ˙ Never connect a source of voltage with the function rotary switch in Ω / / position. ˙ Do not expose Meter to extremes in temperature or high humidity.
Front Panel Illustration 1. Voltsense Light 2. LCD display : 6000 counts 3. Push-buttons. 4. Rotary switch for turn the Power On / Off and select the function. 5. Input Terminal for ,Hz,V,Ω,°C functions. 6. Common (Ground reference) Input Terminal. 7.
Making Basic Measurements The figures on the following pages show how to make basic measurements. Caution When connecting the test leads to the DUT (Device Under Test) connect the common test leads before connecting the live test leads ; when removing the test leads, remove the live test leads before removing the common test leads.
Measuring AC/DC Current Disconnect Dial the switch and press the Function button to select the measuring function. Measuring Capacitance Dial the switch to select the measuring function.
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Measuring Continuity / Diode / Resistance Black Black Black Dial the switch and press the Function button to select the measuring function.
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Measuring Temperature °C / °F Sensor K Type Dial the switch and press the Function button to select the measuring function. (°C / °F) Set the default temperature units...
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Using The Function Function Button Press Press Press Function Button >2 Sec to Auto Sense Mode Switch Function Position Auto Auto Auto Sense Auto Sense Auto Auto Auto Sense Auto Auto Press the Function button to change the function on the same switch position.
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Range Button Press Press Press Press Range Button >2 Sec to Auto Mode Peak Hold Press Button > 2 sec Leave the peak hold mode In the Peak Hold function ,the meter records the peak min. value and the peak max. value when the inputs goes below the recorded peak min.
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Smart Hold The meter will beep continuously and the display will flash if the measured signal is larger than the display reading by 50 counts. (However ,it can not detect across the AC and DC Voltage /Current). VoltSense Dial the switch to select the measuring function. ...
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Auto Power Off Wake-up the meter by dialing the switch or pressing any button. Disable Auto Power Off Dial the switch to off position ,then keep the Function button down and turn the meter on.
Testing LCD Monitor Dial the switch to off position ,then keep the HOLD button down and turn the meter on. Fuse Replacement Fuse type : 11A/1000V – 20KA (10x38mm)
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Low battery and Battery Replacement Replace the battery as soon as the low battery indicator appears, to avoid false reading. Refer to the following figure to replace the batteries Caution Remove test leads from Meter before opening the battery cover or Meter case.
Specifications General Specifications Maximum voltage applied to any terminal : 1000 V rms or 1000 V Display : 6000 counts. Polarity Indication : Automatic, positive implied, negative indicated. Overrange Indication : "OL" or "-OL" Batteries Life : 150hours ALKALINE Battery Low Batteries Indication : Voltage drops below operating voltage, will flash.
Electrical Specifications Accuracy is given as ±(% of reading + counts of least significant digit) at 23°C ± 5°C, with relative humidity Less than 80% R.H. Accuracy is specified for a period of one year after calibration. 1. Temperature coefficient 0.15 x (Specified accuracy) / °C , <...
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4. AC Voltage Range Resolution Accuracy (Sine Wave) 60.00mV 0.01mV ±(1.2% + 5 dgt) 600.0mV 0.1mV 6.000V 0.001V 60.00V 0.01V ±(1% + 5 dgt) 600.0V 0.1V 1000V LCD displays 0 counts when the reading < 20 counts (60.00mV range only) LCD displays 0 counts when the reading <...
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LCD displays 0 counts when the reading < 10 counts (10.00A range) Frequency Response: 45 ~ 500Hz (Sine Wave) Maximum measurement time: 5 minutes at 10A with at least 20 minutes rest time. Overload Protection: AC/DC 11A 7. Resistance Range Resolution Accuracy 600.0Ω...
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Continuity Indicator : 2kHz Tone Buzzer Overload Protection : AC/DC 600V 9. Diode Range Resolution Accuracy 1.500V 0.001V ±(1% + 3 dgt) Open Circuit Voltage : Approx. 1.8V Max. Short Current : Approx. 400μA Overload Protection : AC/DC 600V 10. Capacitance Range Resolution Accuracy...
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11. Temperature Range Resolution Accuracy -40.0 °C ~ 400.0 °C 0.1 °C ±(1% + 10 dgt) -40.0 °F ~ 752.0 °F 0.1 °F ±(1% + 18 dgt) Do not include accuracy of the thermocouple probe. Accuracy specification assumes surrounding temperature stable to ±1 °C. For surrounding temperature changes of ±3 °C, rated accuracy applies after 2 hours.
This meter is warranted to the original purchaser against defects in material and workmanship for 3 years from the date of purchase. During this warranty period, RS Components will, at its option, replace or repair the defective unit, subject to verification of the defect or malfunction.
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P.O. Box 12182, Vorna Valley, 1686 20 Indianapolis Street, Kyalami Business Park, Kyalami, Midrand South Africa www.rs-components.com Asia RS Components Pte Ltd. 31 Tech Park Crescent Singapore 638040 www.rs-components.com China RS Components Ltd. Suite 23 A-C , East Sea Business Centre Phase 2 , No.
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