Table of Contents Safety .................... 3 Features ..................4 Specifications ................4-6 Instrument Description ..............7 Display Description ............... 7 Operating Instructions ..............8 Data Hold Function .................. 8 Peak Hold Function .................. 8 MAX/MIN Function ................... 8 REL Function ................... 8 Measurement Procedures ............9-12 Current Measurement ................
Safety • Read this manual before using the meter and follow all safety guidelines. • Use the meter only as specified in this instruction manual. Otherwise the meters protection may be impaired. • Never use this meter on a circuit with voltages greater than 750Vrms @ 50/60 Hz. • Do not operate the meter if the body or test leads look damaged. • Check the function selector range switch and make sure it is at the correct position before each measurement is taken.
Features • Measures AC/DC current/voltage, resistance and frequency • 4000-count LCD display with analog bargraph • Low battery and overrange indicators • True RMS measurements • Min/Max, display hold, peak hold and relative mode • Diode test and continuity check functions • Cat. III 600V, Cat. II 1000V safety rating • Includes test leads, battery and soft carrying case Specifications Digital Display: 3 3/4 digits LCD display with maximum reading 3999 Analog Display: Fast 40 segment analog bar graph display Symbol & Scale Range: Automatic display according symbols and range input signal Polarity: is displayed when negative signal applied to the input Over Load: is displayed when input signal exceeds range Sample Rate:...
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Weight: 400g (14.10 oz) with battery Optional Accessories: Line Splitter (R5400) Thermocouple Adapter (AD-1) Soft Carrying Case (CA-05A) Soft Carrying Case (C-820) Safety Test Lead Set (TL-88-1) Fused Test Lead Set (FC-300) Electrical Specifications The accuracy specification is defined as ± (…% of reading+ …count) at < 23±5°C, 80%RH TRMS for ACV and ACA accuracy are specified from 5% to 100% of the range. For the accuracy add ±(1% of reading) on Crest Factor 1.4<CF<3 at full scale & CF<6 at half scale. Range Resolution Accuracy Overload Protection 0.01A 50 ~ 60Hz 60 ~ 500Hz 400A 0.1A ± (1.9% rdg + ±(2.5% rdg + 1200Arms 5 digits) 5 digits ) 1000A Range Resolution Accuracy Overload Protection 0.01A...
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DCV (Autorange) Range Resolution Accuracy Overload Protection 400V 0.1V ± (1% reading + 2 digits) 1000Vrms 1000V Ohm (Resistance) (Autorange) Range Resolution Accuracy Overload Protection 400Ω 0.1Ω ± (1% reading + 2 digits) 600Vrms 4000Ω 1Ω (Diode) Range Test Current Open Circuit Voltage Overload Protection 1.7mA Max. 6V Max. 600Vrms Continuity Range Active Region Overload Protection <100Ω...
Operating Instructions Data Hold Function Press the HOLD button at any time to hold the current reading. To release the data being held, simply press the HOLD button again. Peak Hold Function This meter is designed with 1ms peak hold function at ACA, ACV, DCA and DCV ranges. Before performing a peak hold operation, a calibration process must be completed first. To do this, press and hold the PEAK button for 2 seconds. "CAL" will display on the LCD and the offset will be calculated and kept in the meter. After the calibration is complete, you can choose P+ or P- by pressing the PEAK + HOLD buttons to keep the peak reading. To return the meter back to normal operation, press the PEAK button for 2 seconds. When the function range changes, the meter will require another calibration for peak measurement.
REL Function This meter is designed with REL function at ACA, ACV and DCV, DCA ranges. Press the REL button to change the zero to the current reading and the relative value will show on the LCD. Press it once again and the meter will display the relative zero point. This mode will also be indicated with a blinking REL symbol. Set the meter back to normal operation by pressing the REL button for more than 2 seconds. Measurement Procedures Current Measurement Switch the main function selector to proper current range.
Voltage measurement Switch the main function selector to Voltage Range. Connect the Red test lead to the " " terminal and the Black one to the "COM" terminal. Choose AC or DC by pressing the AC/DC button. Measure the voltage by touching the test lead tips to the test circuit where the value of voltage is needed. Read the result on the LCD panel. Resistance measurement Ω Switch the main function to the " " range, verify that the power line is disconnected from the system. Connect the Red test lead to the " " terminal and the Black one to the "COM" terminal. Connect the tips of the test leads to the points where the value of the resistance is needed. Read the result on the LCD panel.
Continuity Test Switch the main function to the " " range, verify Beeper that the power line is disconnected from the system. Connect the Red test lead to the " " terminal and the Black one to the "COM" terminal. Connect the tips of the test lead to the points where the value of the conduction condition is needed.
Frequency measurement from the terminals Switch the main function to the " " range. Connect the Red test lead to the " " terminal and the Black one to the "COM". Connect the tips of the test leads to the points where the frequency of the voltage signal is required. Read the value one the LCD panel. Frequency measurement with the clamp Switch the main function to the " " range. Open the clamp by pressing the clamp-opening handle and insert the cable to be measured into the clamp. Close the clamp and you will find the reading on the LCD panel.
• When taking current measurements, keep the cable at the center of the clamp to yield a more accurate test result. • Repairs or servicing not covered in this manual should be performed only by qualified personal. • To clean the meter, periodically wipe the case with a dry cloth. Do not use abrasives or solvents on these instruments. For service on this or any other REED product or information on other REED products, contact REED Instruments at info@reedinstruments.com. reedinstruments INSTRUMENTS GlobalTestSupply www. .com Find Quality Products Online at: sales@GlobalTestSupply.com...
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