MARTINDALE ET5 Instruction Manual

ET5
ELECTRICAL TESTER
Thank you for buying one of our products. For safety and full
understanding of its benefi ts please read this manual before use.
Technical support is available from 01923 441717 and support@
martindale-electric.co.uk.
CONTENTS
1 Introduction
1.1 Inspection
1.2 Description
1.3 Accessories
1.4 Battery Installation
2 Product Specifi c Safety Information
2.1 Precautions
3 Operation
3.1 General
3.2 Low Battery Indication
3.3 High Voltage / Continuity LED
3.4 Description of Press Buttons
3.5 Description of LCD Symbols
3.6 Auto Power Off
3.7 Auto/Manual Ranging
3.8 Display Hold
3.9 Backlight / LED Torch
3.10 Simultaneous Measurement of Voltage and Current
3.11 Use of TL17 Test Leads
3.12 AC Voltage Measurement
3.13 DC Voltage Measurement
3.14 AC Current Measurement
3.15 DC Current Measurement (200A range)
3.16 DC Current Measurement (500μA range)
Instruction
Manual
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GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION: Always read before proceeding.
Warning
These instructions contain both information and warnings that are necessary for the
safe operation and maintenance of this product. It is recommended that you read the
instructions carefully and ensure that the contents are fully understood. Failure to
understand and to comply with the warnings and instructions can result in serious
injury, damage or even death.
In order to avoid the danger of electrical shock, it is important that proper safety
measures are taken when working with voltages exceeding 30V AC rms, 42V AC
peak or 60V DC.
This product must only be used by a competent person capable of interpreting the
results under the conditions and for the purposes for which it has been constructed.
Particular attention should be paid to the Warnings, Precautions and Technical
Specifi cations. Always check the unit is in good working order before use and that
there are no signs of damage to it. Do not use if damaged.
Where applicable other safety measures such as use of protective gloves, goggles
etc. should be employed.
Please keep these instructions for future reference. Updated instructions and
product information are available at: www.martindale-electric.co.uk
REMEMBER: SAFETY IS NO ACCIDENT
MEANING OF SYMBOLS:
Equipment complies with relevant EU Directives
End of life disposal of this equipment should be
in accordance with relevant EU Directives
Caution - risk of electric shock
Caution - risk of danger & refer to instructions
Equipment protected by double or reinforced insulation (Class II)
Alternating current (AC)
Direct current (DC)
Earth (ground)
Application around and removal from HAZARDOUS LIVE
conductors is permitted.
3.17 Resistance Measurement
3.18 Capacitance Measurement
3.19 Frequency & Duty Cycle Measurement
3.20 Temperature Measurement
3.21 Temperature Offset Adjustment
3.22 Continuity Testing
3.23 Diode Testing
3.24 Use as a Non-contact Voltage Detector
4 Maintenance
4.1 Battery Replacement
4.2 Test Lead Replacement
4.3 Calibration
4.4 Cleaning
4.5 Repair & Service
4.6 Storage Conditions
5 Warranty
Specifi cations
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