Ames Instruments DM1000 Owner's Manual

Ames Instruments DM1000 Owner's Manual

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Owner's Manual & Safety Instructions
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  • Page 1 Owner’s Manual & Safety Instructions Save This Manual Keep this manual for the safety warnings and precautions, assembly, operating, inspection, maintenance and cleaning procedures. Write the product’s serial number in the back of the manual near the assembly diagram (or month and year of purchase if product has no number). Keep this manual and the receipt in a safe and dry place for future reference.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Safety ..........2 Operation ........8 Specifications ......5 Maintenance .......15 Setup ...........6 Warranty ........16 WARNING SYMBOLS AND DEFINITIONS This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.
  • Page 3 IMpORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION Safety Warnings and precautions Read all safety warnings and all instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury. Save all warnings and instructions for future reference. Electrical shock can cause death Use caution when working near or injury! NEVER TOUCH exposed voltages above 30 VAC rms, 42 VAC...
  • Page 4 15. People with pacemakers should 24. Use the proper settings, terminals, consult their physician(s) before techniques, and range for the use. Electromagnetic fields in close tests performed. Start with the proximity to heart pacemaker could range stated in the instructions. cause pacemaker interference 25.
  • Page 5: Specifications

    Specifications DC Voltage Ranges: 660mV / 6.6V / 66V / 660V / 1000V DC Voltage Accuracy (@660mV) ± 0.8% of rdg + 3D (@6.6V - 660V) ± 0.5% of rdg + 5D (@1000V) ± 0.8% of rdg + 3D DC Current Ranges: 660μA / 6600μA / 66mA / 660mA / 10A DC Current Accuracy (@660μA - 660mA) ±...
  • Page 6: Setup

    Setup - Before Use: Read the ENTIRE IMpORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION section at the beginning of this manual including all text under subheadings therein before set up or use of this product. Functions Non-Contact Voltage Sensor Non-Contact Voltage Indicator Display MAX MIN Range Button Button Relative...
  • Page 7 Display Symbol Description Alternating current Direct current Indicates that display data is being held Auto Power-Off AUTO Auto range mode Continuity Diode test Relative measurement mode The maximum value is being measured The minimum value is being measured Battery low Percent (Duty cycle) °C/°F Celsius/Fahrenheit...
  • Page 8 Operating Instructions Read the ENTIRE IMpORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION section at the beginning of this manual including all text under subheadings therein before set up or use of this product. Electrical shock can cause death or injury! NEVER TOUCH exposed conductors of electricity.
  • Page 9: Data Hold

    Data Hold The data hold function keeps the current reading on the Display. To activate data hold: Press the HOLD button and Press HOLD again to release the hold. the reading will be held on the Display. The symbol appears. Backlight Press the button to turn on the...
  • Page 10: Operation

    Measurement Operation Note: Remove plugs from Note: Test Lead probes have removable ends of Test Leads (included) covers for overvoltage protection. With before connecting to Meter. covers in place, Test Leads are rated for use with CAT IV circuits. Exposed probes are rated for use with CAT II circuits.
  • Page 11: Temperature Measurement

    Temperature Measurement Measure temperature from 32 Press FUNC to switch between °F to 1832 F (0 to 1000 Celsius and Fahrenheit. ° °C ° Connect red end of Thermocouple Touch the tip of the Thermocouple (included) to the Input Jack and to the object to be tested.
  • Page 12 Continuity Measurement Test continuity between two Connect the test leads across points of a circuit. the circuit to be measured. WARNING! To prevent electric shock, turn Read measured resistance on the off all power and fully discharge capacitors Display. If the measured resistance on the circuit under test before measuring.
  • Page 13: Capacitance Measurements

    Capacitance Measurements Measure capacitance up to 66mF. Carefully touch capacitor leads with tips of probes. WARNING! Turn off all power and fully discharge capacitors on the circuit Read measured capacitance under test before measuring. on the Display. Plug black test lead into COM Jack. When testing is complete, turn Plug red test lead into Input Jack.
  • Page 14 Low Impedance Measurement Eliminate ghost voltages. Read measurement. Plug black Test Lead into When testing is complete, turn black COM Jack. Plug red Rotary Switch to OFF, remove Test Lead into Input Jack. Test Leads and store with Meter. Turn Rotary Switch to Lo-Z position. Carefully touch exposed conductors with tips of probes.
  • Page 15: Maintenance

    Maintenance and Servicing procedures not specifically explained in this manual must be performed only by a qualified technician. Cleaning, Maintenance, and Lubrication Wipe unit with a dry, lint-free cloth. Store unit in a dry location. Do not use solvents or abrasives. Other than the battery and fuses, Remove battery if not in there are no replaceable parts on...
  • Page 16: Warranty

    Limited 90 Day Warranty Harbor Freight Tools Co. makes every effort to assure that its products meet high quality and durability standards, and warrants to the original purchaser that this product is free from defects in materials and workmanship for the period of 90 days from the date of purchase. This warranty does not apply to damage due directly or indirectly, to misuse, abuse, negligence or accidents, repairs or alterations outside our facilities, criminal activity, improper installation, normal wear and tear, or to lack of maintenance.

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