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Tektronix DMM830 Manual

Dmm800 series. digital multimeter
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DMM800 Series Digital Multimeters
Handheld Instruments Basic Service
The Tektronix DMM800 Series digital multimeters provide many features.
Table 1 lists the features of each meter for easy comparison.
Figure 1: DMM870 Digital Multimeter
Table 1: DMM800 series digital multimeter features
Feature
40,000 display count
Bargraph
C entering and zooming
True R MS or average AC measurements
Autorange
Measurements
DC /AC voltage
AC + DC voltage
DC /AC current
DMM830
DMM850
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DMM870
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  • Page 1 DMM800 Series Digital Multimeters The Tektronix DMM800 Series digital multimeters provide many features. Table 1 lists the features of each meter for easy comparison. Figure 1: DMM870 Digital Multimeter Table 1: DMM800 series digital multimeter features Feature DMM830 DMM850 DMM870 40,000 display count �...
  • Page 2 DMM800 Series Digital Multimeters Table 1: DMM800 series digital multimeter features (cont.) Feature DMM830 DMM850 DMM870 R esistance � � � Frequency � � � Diodes and capacitors � � � C ontinuity � � � Duty factor � �...
  • Page 3 C urrent inputs: 600 V between A and C OM and between �A mA and C OM Overload protection �A mA connector 1 A (600 V) fast blow fuse (type BLS or BBS ) Tektronix part number 159-0337-00 A connector 15 A (600 V) fast blow fuse (type KTK or KLK) Tektronix part number 159-0287-00...
  • Page 4 DMM800 Series Specifications Table 3: Measurement characteristics Characteristic Description DC voltage V ranges 4 V, 40 V, 400 V, 1000 V mV range 400 mV DMM830 DMM850 DMM870 Accuracy (% + 10 counts) ±0.2% ±0.1% ±0.06% AC voltage R anges...
  • Page 5 DMM800 Series Specifications Table 3: Measurement characteristics (cont.) Characteristic Description C ompliance voltages (typical) 1 V (� setting) 0.4 V (LV setting) C ontinuity threshold Beeper sounds when resistance is approximately 75 � or less Diode test Test current (typical) 0.6 mA Test voltage (typical) C apacitance...
  • Page 6 DMM800 Series Specifications Table 4: Physical characteristics Characteristic Description Dimensions 32 mm × 86 mm × 185 mm (H × W × D) Without holster Weight With battery 370 g (13 oz.) With battery and holster 600 g (21.2 oz.) Table 5: Environmental characteristic Characteristic Description...
  • Page 7 DMM800 Series Specifications Table 6: Certifications and compliance (cont.) Characteristic Description Overvoltage category C AT III: Distribution level mains, fixed installation C AT II: Local level mains, appliances, portable equipment C AT I: S ignal level, special equipment or parts of equipment, telecommunication, electronics P ollution Degree 2 Do not operate in environments where conductive pollutants may be present.
  • Page 8 DMM800 Series Specifications Handheld Instruments Basic Service...
  • Page 9 DMM800 Series Performance Verification This section contains procedures to verify that the DMM830, DMM850, and DMM870 Digital Multimeters perform as warranted. If an instrument fails any of these checks, it needs adjustment and or repair. The performance verification procedures provide a valid confirmation of instrument electrical characteristics and function under the following conditions: �...

  • Page 10: Test Equipment

    AC and DC volts measurement AC and DC current measurement R esistance measurement C apacitance measurement S inewave generation S quarewave generation Thermocouple adapter K Type Tektronix ATK01 C apacitance S tandard Optional Choose 4-wire measurement setup if available. Handheld Instruments Basic Service...
  • Page 11 DMM800 Series Performance Verification Set Up To prepare for the performance verification checks, do the following steps. 1. Allow the multimeter to stabilize at the ambient temperature for one hour before testing. 2. Turn the multimeter on by rotating the function switch to any position other than OFF.

  • Page 12: Verification Procedure

    DMM800 Series Performance Verification Verification Procedure Implement the following checks to verify the performance of your DMM800 Series multimeter. WARNING. To avoid electric shock, avoid touching exposed connections. AC Volts Check Perform the following steps to verify the AC voltage measurement accuracy. 1.
  • Page 13 DMM800 Series Performance Verification 4. Turn the calibrator output off. 5. Disconnect the calibrator from the multimeter. AC+DC Volts Check Perform the following steps to verify the AC+DC voltage measurement accuracy. 1. Set the multimeter dial to AC+DC. 2. Connect the calibrator outputs to the multimeter �C V � �...
  • Page 14 DMM800 Series Performance Verification 5. Turn the calibrator output off. 6. Disconnect the calibrator from the multimeter. � Check Perform the following steps to verify the resistance measurement accuracy in � mode. 1. Set the multimeter dial to �.. 2. Connect the calibrator outputs to the multimeter �C V � �...
  • Page 15 DMM800 Series Performance Verification 6. Insert the multimeter test leads into the �C V � � and COM input connectors of the multimeter. 7. Short the test leads together and check for proper operation. Diode Check Perform the following steps to verify the diode check accuracy. 1.
  • Page 16 DMM800 Series Performance Verification b. Using Wavetek 9100 with 9105 front porch: � Turn the calibrator output off. � Connect the multimeter test leads to the calibrator outputs. � Connect the calibrator common lead to the multimeter COM input. � Press the multimeter gold key followed by the �/% key. �...
  • Page 17 DMM800 Series Performance Verification 4. Set the calibrator to each of the values in the Volts peak hold test record and verify that the multimeter reads within the specified Display minimum and maximum limits. 5. Turn the calibrator output off. 6.
  • Page 18 DMM800 Series Performance Verification 4. Turn the calibrator output off. 5. Disconnect the calibrator from the multimeter. AC Ampere Check Perform the following steps to verify the AC ampere measurement accuracy. 1. Set the multimeter dial to A . 2. Push the BLUE button to select AC mode. 3.
  • Page 19 DMM800 Series Performance Verification DMM830 Test Records Serial number Procedure performed by Date DMM830 test record Test input Tolerance Display minimum Reading Display maximum AC volts test ±1.0% + 40 counts 3.6000 V 60 Hz 3.5600 V 3.6400 V ±2.5% + 40 counts 1 kHz 3.5060 V...
  • Page 20 DMM800 Series Performance Verification DMM830 test record (cont.) Test input Tolerance Display minimum Reading Display maximum AC+DC volts test ±2.2% +14 counts – 1.000 V 0.964 V 1.036 V ±2.2% +14 counts 1.000 V 0.964 V 1.036 V ±2.2% +14 counts 1.000 V...
  • Page 21 DMM800 Series Performance Verification DMM830 test record (cont.) Test input Tolerance Display minimum Reading Display maximum Low voltage � test � ±1% + 1 count 3.600 k� 3.563 k� 3.637 k� ±1% + 1 count 36.00 k� 35.63 k� 36.37 k�...
  • Page 22 DMM800 Series Performance Verification DMM830 test record (cont.) Test input Tolerance Display minimum Reading Display maximum DC milliampere test ±10 counts 0.0 �A – 1.0 �A 1.0 �A ±0.5% + 10 counts 360.0 �A 357.2 �A 362.8 �A ±0.5% + 10 counts –...
  • Page 23 DMM800 Series Performance Verification DMM850 Test Records Serial number Procedure performed by Date DMM850 test record Test input Tolerance Display minimum Reading Display maximum AC volts test ±0.8% + 40 counts 3.6000 V 60 Hz 3.5672 V 3.6328 V ±2.0% + 40 counts 500 Hz 3.5240 V 3.6760 V...
  • Page 24 DMM800 Series Performance Verification DMM850 test record (cont.) Test input Tolerance Display minimum Reading Display maximum DC millivolts test ±0.1% + 10 counts 0.00 mV – 0.10 mV 0.10 mV ±0.1% + 10 counts 40.00 mV 39.86 mV 40.14 mV ±0.1% + 10 counts 360.00 mV 359.54 mV...
  • Page 25 DMM800 Series Performance Verification DMM850 test record (cont.) Test input Tolerance Display minimum Reading Display maximum � test ±0.4% + 10 counts 0.0000 � – 0.1000 � 0.1000 � ±0.8% + 10 counts 360.00 � 357.02 � 362.98 � ±0.4% + 10 counts 3.6000 k�...
  • Page 26 DMM800 Series Performance Verification DMM850 test record (cont.) Test input Tolerance Display minimum Reading Display maximum Capacitance test ±1% + 10 counts 3.600 nF 3.554 nF 3.646 nF ±1% + 10 counts 36.00 nF 35.54 nF 36.46 nF ±1% + 10 counts 360.0 nF 355.4 nF 364.6 nF...
  • Page 27 DMM800 Series Performance Verification DMM850 test record (cont.) Test input Tolerance Display minimum Reading Display maximum AC milliampere test (60 Hz) ±0.9% + 80 counts 3600.0 �A 3559.6 �A 3640.4 �A ±0.9% + 80 counts 360.00 mA 355.96 mA 364.04 mA The upper display readout is 60 Hz ±2 counts corresponding to the input frequency.
  • Page 28 DMM800 Series Performance Verification Handheld Instruments Basic Service...
  • Page 29 DMM800 Series Performance Verification DMM870 Test Records Serial number Procedure performed by Date DMM870 test record Test input Tolerance Display minimum Reading Display maximum AC volts test ±0.7% + 40 counts 3.6000 V 60 Hz 3.5708 V 3.6292 V ±1.5% + 40 counts 500 Hz 3.5420 V 3.6580 V...
  • Page 30 DMM800 Series Performance Verification DMM870 test record (cont.) Test input Tolerance Display minimum Reading Display maximum DC millivolts test ±0.06% + 10 counts 0.00 mV – 0.10 mV 0.10 mV ±0.06% + 10 counts 40.00 mV 39.88 mV 40.12 mV ±0.06% + 10 counts 360.00 mV 359.69 mV...
  • Page 31 DMM800 Series Performance Verification DMM870 test record (cont.) Test input Tolerance Display minimum Reading Display maximum � test ±0.3% + 10 counts 0.0000 � – 0.1000 � 0.1000 � ±0.6% + 10 counts 360.00 � 357.74 � 362.26 � ±0.3% + 10 counts 3.6000 k�...
  • Page 32 DMM800 Series Performance Verification DMM870 test record (cont.) Test input Tolerance Display minimum Reading Display maximum Capacitance test ±1% + 10 counts 3.600 nF 3.554 nF 3.646 nF ±1% + 10 counts 36.00 nF 35.54 nF 36.46 nF ±1% + 10 counts 360.0 nF 355.4 nF 364.6 nF...
  • Page 33 DMM800 Series Performance Verification DMM870 test record (cont.) Test input Tolerance Display minimum Reading Display maximum AC milliampere test (60 Hz) ±0.9% + 80 counts 3600.0 �A 3559.6 �A 3640.4 �A ±0.9% + 80 counts 360.00 mA 355.96 mA 364.04 mA The upper display readout is 60 Hz ±2 counts corresponding to the input frequency.
  • Page 34 DMM800 Series Performance Verification Handheld Instruments Basic Service...

  • Page 35: List Of Adjustments

    DMM800 Series Adjustment Procedures This section contains procedures to adjust DMM830, DMM850, and DMM870 multimeters. Perform these procedures once a year or if the DMM800 Series Performance Verification procedure indicates the need for calibration. In this section you will find the following information: �...

  • Page 36: Preparation For Adjustment

    DMM800 Series Adjustment Procedures Test Equipment The test equipment listed in Table 8 on page 10 is a complete list of equipment needed for the adjustment procedures. These procedures assume that the test equipment is operating within tolerance. Alternative test equipment must meet or exceed the intended minimum require- ments specified in Table 8.
  • Page 37 DMM800 Series Adjustment Procedures C ase bottom R emove screws (3) C ase top Twist Figure 2: Opening the meter case Handheld Instruments Basic Service...
  • Page 38 DMM800 Series Adjustment Procedures Adjustments Part 1 The procedures within this section use the adjustments accessible with the back case removed from the multimeter. VR 4 (DMM850 and DMM870) VR 5 VR 6 VR 1 VR 2 VR 3 Figure 3: Adjustment locations 1 DC Volts Perform the following steps to adjust the DC voltage calibration.
  • Page 39 DMM800 Series Adjustment Procedures 5. Turn the calibrator output off. 6. Disconnect the calibrator from the multimeter. Capacitance Perform the following steps to adjust the capacitance calibration. 1. Set the multimeter dial to 2. Null the residual DMM and lead capacitance offset. a.
  • Page 40 DMM800 Series Adjustment Procedures 10. Disconnect the calibrator from the multimeter. Temperature Perform the following steps to adjust the temperature calibration. (DMM850 and DMM870) 1. Set the multimeter dial to �C / �F. 2. Connect the thermocouple adapter ATK01 to the �C V � �...
  • Page 41 DMM800 Series Adjustment Procedures 4. Press and hold the gold button for five seconds. (The multimeter beeps twice when the gold button is first pressed and then two more beeps follow after five seconds.) 5. Press the SETUP button and wait for the calibration to finish (CAL is displayed during the calibration).
  • Page 42 8. Set the calibrator frequency to 1 kHz (sinewave). 9. Confirm that the reading is less than 104.0 V. Repeat step 5 if necessary. NOTE. Steps 10 through 17 do not apply to the DMM830. 10. Set the calibrator to output 20 VAC at 10 kHz (sinewave).

This manual is also suitable for:

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