Safety Information ........1 precautions before using the meter.........1 2.1 Safety Standards The MS8238G is a small, safe and reliable 3 1/2 digit ........2 2.2 Precautions handheld multimeter. This meter can measure AC/DC ......3 2.3 Electrical Symbols voltage, DC current, resistance, diode, continuity and battery test and non-contact voltage tests.
2.2 Precautions • When the low battery indicator“ ”is displayed, replace the battery.The accuracy of the meter cannot be • To avoid electrical shock or personal injury, observe guaranteed while the low battery indicator is on. and follow all safety precautions •...
2.Data hold button 3.1 Front Panel 3.Rotary switch 4.10A input jack 5.Common jack 6.Input jack (all functions except current greater than 200mA) 7.Non-contact voltage (NCV) button 8.Non-contact voltage (NCV) indicator 3.2 Display MS8238G 1.Low battery indicator 2.Data hold 3.Measurement display 4.Polarity indicator...
3.3 Using the Meter 3.3.3 DC current measurement 3.3.1 Data Hold • Turn off power to the circuit. Allow all capacitors to The data hold function will hold the current reading on discharge. the display. • Set the rotary switch to the appropriate DC current range. •...
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3.3.4 Resistance measurement Warning • Turn off power to the circuit. Allow all capacitors to To prevent injury or damage to the meter,turn discharge. off power to circuit and discharge all capacitiors • Set the rotary switch to the appropriate resistance range. fully before making resistance measurements.
4. Specifications 4.2 Technical Specifications 4.1 General Specifications Accuracy: ±(% of reading + digits) at 18°C~28°C with a relative humidity of <80%; guaranteed for a period of one year. Range Function 4.2.1 DC Voltage Safety Rating CAT II 600V; pollution degree: Measuring range Accuracy Resolution...
4.2.4 Diode Test 4.2.7 Battery Test Accuracy Position Resolution Function Resolution Description ±(0.8% of reading +7 digits) 0.01V Forward DC current: 1mA ±(0.8% of reading +7digits) 0.01V Reverse DC voltage: 2.9V Diode Test 0.001V ±(3.0% of reading +5digits) 1.5V 0.001V Display shows forward Overload protection: F250mA 250V fuse...
Make sure the rear cover is tightly screwed before using the instrument. 5.3 Replacing the Probe If insulation on probe is damaged, replace it. WARNING Use meet EN 61010-031 standard, rated CAT II 600V, 10A or better probe. DONGGUAN HUAYI MASTECH COMPANY LIMITED Yuliangwei Industrial Area,Qingxi Dongguan,Guangdong,China http://www.p-mastech.com 00-05-0000...
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