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- Page 1 Digital Multimeter Instruction Manual GlobalTestSupply www. .com Find Quality Products Online at: sales@GlobalTestSupply.com...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
1. Congratulations!! A. INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing TPI brand products. The meter is 1. Congratulations ....3 easy to use and is built to last. It is backed by a 3 year 2. -
Page 3: Congratulations
1. Congratulations!! A. INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing TPI brand products. The meter is 1. Congratulations ....3 easy to use and is built to last. It is backed by a 3 year 2. -
Page 4: Ec Declaration Of Conformity
B. SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS 3. EC Declaration of Conformity This is to certify that model 163 conforms to the protection WARNING: Please follow manufacturers test requirements of the council directive 89/336/EEC, in the procedures whenever possible. Do not attempt to approximation of laws of the member states relating to... -
Page 5: Safety Considerations
B. SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS 3. EC Declaration of Conformity This is to certify that model 163 conforms to the protection WARNING: Please follow manufacturers test requirements of the council directive 89/336/EEC, in the procedures whenever possible. Do not attempt to approximation of laws of the member states relating to... -
Page 6: Technical Data
2. Product Applications INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS Perform the following tests and/or measurements CAUTION: RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK with the TPI 163 and the appropriate function: AC (ALTERNATING CURRENT) HVAC/R DC (DIRECT CURRENT) FUNCTION DCmV • Thermocouples in furnaces or gas REFER TO INSTRUCTION MANUAL applications. -
Page 7: Product Applications
2. Product Applications INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS Perform the following tests and/or measurements CAUTION: RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK with the TPI 163 and the appropriate function: AC (ALTERNATING CURRENT) HVAC/R DC (DIRECT CURRENT) FUNCTION DCmV • Thermocouples in furnaces or gas REFER TO INSTRUCTION MANUAL applications. -
Page 8: Specifications
3. Specifications Fuse* (fast blow) IEC 1010 Over Voltage: 3260mA 0.001mA ±2 digits F600V, .5A, 31CM CAT II - 1000V 32.6mA 0.01mA ±1.5% of reading, CAT III - 600V 326mA 0.1mA ±2 digits UL 3111-1 Pollution Degree 2 0.01A ±2% of reading, Fuse* (fast blow) ±2 digits F600V, 10A, 31CM... - Page 9 3. Specifications Fuse* (fast blow) IEC 1010 Over Voltage: 3260mA 0.001mA ±2 digits F600V, .5A, 31CM CAT II - 1000V 32.6mA 0.01mA ±1.5% of reading, CAT III - 600V 326mA 0.1mA ±2 digits UL 3111-1 Pollution Degree 2 0.01A ±2% of reading, Fuse* (fast blow) ±2 digits F600V, 10A, 31CM...
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Page 10: Measurement Techniques
Size (H x L x W) 33mm x 86mm x 187mm (1.3in x 3.4in x 7.4in) and testing Diodes. Weight 340g (12oz) OFF (O) Manually turns the 163 off. D. MEASUREMENT TECHNIQUES 1. Controls and Functions: (cont.) 1. Controls and Functions: Input Jacks Push Buttons Activates manual ranging. - Page 11 Size (H x L x W) 33mm x 86mm x 187mm (1.3in x 3.4in x 7.4in) and testing Diodes. Weight 340g (12oz) OFF (O) Manually turns the 163 off. D. MEASUREMENT TECHNIQUES 1. Controls and Functions: (cont.) 1. Controls and Functions: Input Jacks Push Buttons Activates manual ranging.
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Page 12: Step By Step Procedures
• Connect the black test lead to the more than 1000V or of a voltage level that is negative (-) terminal of the battery. unknown. • Reconnect power to the circuit and read the voltage on the 163. Instrument set-up: FUNCTION BLACK MINIMUM MAXIMUM... -
Page 13: B) Measuring Ac Volts
• Connect the black test lead to the more than 1000V or of a voltage level that is negative (-) terminal of the battery. unknown. • Reconnect power to the circuit and read the voltage on the 163. Instrument set-up: FUNCTION BLACK MINIMUM MAXIMUM... -
Page 14: B) Measuring Ac Volts
Connect the test leads to the circuit to be mea- sured. Reconnect power to the circuit to be measured. Application Notes Read the voltage on the 163. Disconnect power from the termi- b. MEASURING AC VOLTS nal block, find the fuse or circuit breaker that controls the block and turn it off. - Page 15 Connect the test leads to the circuit to be mea- sured. Reconnect power to the circuit to be measured. Application Notes Read the voltage on the 163. Disconnect power from the termi- b. MEASURING AC VOLTS nal block, find the fuse or circuit breaker that controls the block and turn it off.
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Page 16: C) Measuring Dc Amps
6. Reconnect power to the circuit to be measured. Plug the red test lead into the mAµA or A input jack 7. Read the voltage on the 163. depending on the value of current to be measured. Set the rotary switch to the µA, mA, or 10A function. - Page 17 6. Reconnect power to the circuit to be measured. Plug the red test lead into the mAµA or A input jack 7. Read the voltage on the 163. depending on the value of current to be measured. Set the rotary switch to the µA, mA, or 10A function.
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Page 18: E) Measuring Resistance
Reconnect power to the circuit to be measured. make sure the power is disconnected prior to testing. Read the current on the 163. Set up the meter following the steps under e. MEASURING RESISTANCE “Measurement Procedure” on page 19, and... -
Page 19: E) Measuring Resistance
Reconnect power to the circuit to be measured. make sure the power is disconnected prior to testing. Read the current on the 163. Set up the meter following the steps under e. MEASURING RESISTANCE “Measurement Procedure” on page 19, and... -
Page 20: Measuring Diodes
Plug the red test lead into the VΩ input jack. 8. Reverse test lead connections in 6 above. Set the rotary switch on the 163 to the Ω function. 9. Reading on the display should be OFL Connect the test leads to the circuit to be measured. -
Page 21: G) Continuity Buzzer
Plug the red test lead into the VΩ input jack. 8. Reverse test lead connections in 6 above. Set the rotary switch on the 163 to the Ω function. 9. Reading on the display should be OFL Connect the test leads to the circuit to be measured. -
Page 22: H) Data Hold
E. ACCESSORIES* F. MAINTENANCE Battery Replacement: The 163 will display BAT when the two inter- nal 1.5 Volt “AA” batteries need replacement. Batteries are replaced as follows: Disconnect and remove all test leads from live circuits and from the 163. -
Page 23: G. Trouble Shooting Guide
E. ACCESSORIES* F. MAINTENANCE Battery Replacement: The 163 will display BAT when the two inter- nal 1.5 Volt “AA” batteries need replacement. Batteries are replaced as follows: Disconnect and remove all test leads from live circuits and from the 163. - Page 24 163 SPECIFICATIONS ±0.5% Basic DCV Accuracy (also see pages 8-9) Function Range Resolution 326mV 0.1mV 3.26V 0.001V 32.6V 0.01V 326V 0.1V 1000V 3.26V 0.001V 32.6V 0.01V 326V 0.1V 750V 326µA 0.1µA 3260mA 0.001mA 32.6mA 0.01mA 326mA 0.1mA 0.01A 326µA 0.1µA 3260µA...
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