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Tenma UT60C Operating Manual

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Overview ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Unpacking Inspection --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Safety Information ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Rules For Safe Operation -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
International Electrical Symbols -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
The Meter Structure ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Rotary Switch -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Functional Buttons -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Display Symbols -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
A. Selecting a Measurement Range -----------------------------------------------------------------------------
B. Manual Ranging and Autoranging ----------------------------------------------------------------------------
A. DC Voltage Measurement --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
B. AC Voltage Measurement --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
C. Measuring Resistance ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
D. Testing for Continuity ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
E. Testing Diodes ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
F. Capacitance Measurement ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
G. Frequency Measurement --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
H. Measuring Duty Cycle ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
(Model UT60C) --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
J. DC or AC Current Measurement ------------------------------------------------------------------------------
The POWER Button ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
The BLUE Button -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Sleep Mode (Model UT60C) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
A. DC Voltage -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
B. AC Voltage -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -----
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D. Continuity Test --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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G. Frequency & Duty Cycle --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
H. Temperature (Model UT60C) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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J. AC Current ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
A. General Service --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
B. Testing the Fuses ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
C. Replacing the Battery ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
D. Replacing the Fuses ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    The Use of Relative Value Mode ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The POWER Button --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The BLUE Button ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Turning on the Display Backlight ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sleep Mode (Model UT60C) --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- General Specifications ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Accuracy Specifications A. DC Voltage ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- B. AC Voltage -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----- C.

  • Page 2: Overview

    To avoid electric shock or personal injury, read the “Safety Information” and “Rules for Safe Operation” carefully before using the Meter. Digital Multimeter Model UT60C (hereafter referred to as “the Meter”) has autorange and manual range options with maximum reading 3999. The enclosure structure design adopted advanced “co-injection” technique in order to provide sufficient insulation.

  • Page 3: Safety Information

    Digital Multimeter Safety Information This Meter complies with the standards IEC61010: in pollution degree 2, overvoltage category (CAT. III 1000V, CAT. IV 600V;)and double insulation. CAT. III: Distribution level, fixed installation, with smaller transient overvoltages than CAT. IV CAT IV: Primary supply level, overhead lines, cable systems etc. Use the Meter only as specified in this operating manual, otherwise the protection provided by the Meter may be impaired.

  • Page 4: International Electrical Symbols

    Digital Multimeter • Before measuring current, check the Meter’s fuses and turn off power to the circuit before connecting the Meter to the circuit. • Replace the battery as soon as the battery indicator ” “ appears. With a low battery, the Meter might produce false readings that can lead to electric shock and personal injury. •...

  • Page 5: The Meter Structure

    Return terminal for all measurements. 6. : µAmA Input Terminal: Input for 0.1 µA to 400.0mA current measurements. Model UT60C µAmA°C Input Terminal: Input for 0.1 µA to 400.0mA current measurements and temperature testing. 7. 10A Input Terminal: Input for 0.01A to 10.00A current measurements.

  • Page 6: Rotary Switch

    Resistance measurement range from 400.0Ω to 40.00MΩ. Capacity test range from 40.00nF to 100.0µF. Model UT60C Temperature in Celsius from -40°C to 1000°C. Frequency measurement range from 10.00Hz to 10.00MHz. AC or DC current measurement range from 400.0µA to 4000µA.

  • Page 7: Functional Buttons

    Switches between AC and DC voltage; the Meter beeps. DC is default. : Switches between continuity and diode and resistance measurements; the Meter beeps. Resistance is default. Model UT60C Switches between continuity and diode and resistance and capacitance measurements; the Meter beeps. Resistance is default.

  • Page 8: Display Symbols

    Display Symbols (1) (see figure 2) Number Symbol Meaning Indicator for AC voltage or current. UT60C The displayed value is the mean value. : The displayed value is the true rms value. TRMS The : Indicator for true rms value.

  • Page 9: Measurement Ranges

    Digital Multimeter Display Symbols (1) (see figure 2) Number Symbol Meaning Ω: Ohm. The unit of resistance. Ω, kΩ, kΩ: kilohm. 1 x 10 or 1000 ohms. MΩ MΩ: Megaohm. 1 x 10 or 1,000,000 ohms. F: Farad. The unit of capacitance. F, µF, mF: Microfarad.

  • Page 10: Measurement Operation

    Digital Multimeter Measurement Ranges (2) • • In the autorange mode, the Meter selects the best range for input signals. This allows you to switch test points without having to reset the range. • • In the manual range mode, you may select the range. This allows you to override autorange and lock the Meter in a specific range.

  • Page 11: Ac Voltage Measurement

    Digital Multimeter The DC Voltage ranges are: 400.0mV, 4.000V, 40.00V, 400.0V and 1000V. To measure DC voltage, connect the Meter as follows: 1. Insert the red test lead into the HzVΩ Ω terminal and the black test lead into the COM terminal. 2.

  • Page 12: Measuring Resistance

    Meter as follows: 1. Insert the red test lead into theHzV terminal and the black test lead into theCOM terminal. 2. Model UT60C Set the rotary switch to ; resistance measurement (Ω Ω ) is default or press BLUE button to select Ω Ω measurement mode.

  • Page 13: Testing For Continuity

    To test for continuity, connect the Meter as below: 1. Insert the red test lead into the HzVΩ Ω terminal and the black test lead into the COM terminal. 2. Model UT60C Set the rotary switch to and press BLUE button to select measurement mode.

  • Page 14: Testing Diodes

    To test a diode out of a circuit, connect the Meter as follows: 1. Insert the red test lead into the HzVΩ Ω terminal and the black testlead into the COM terminal. 2. Model UT60C Set the rotary switch to and press BLUE button to select measurement mode.

  • Page 15: Capacitance Measurement

    1. Insert the red test lead into the HzVΩ terminal and the black test lead into theCOM terminal. 2. Model UT60C Set the rotary switch to and press BLUE button to select nF measurement mode. : Set the rotary switch to 3.

  • Page 16: Frequency Measurement

    Digital Multimeter Measurement Operation (7) anode & black clip to cathode instead of using test leads as mentioned above. To minimize the effect of capacitance stored in the test leads, the test lead should be as short as possible. To measure a small value of capacitance, use REL mode to remove the leads capacitance.

  • Page 17: Measuring Duty Cycle

    Digital Multimeter Measurement Operation (8) • • To obtain a stable reading when measuring input scope > 30V rms frequency signal: Set the rotary switch to Then press Hz% to select Hz measurement mode to obtain frequency value. When input scope ≤ ≤ 30V rms, please follow the above step 2. carrying out the measurement. •...

  • Page 18: Temperature Measurement

    Digital Multimeter Measurement Operation (9) I. Model UT60C Temperature Measurement (see figure 10) The temperature measurement range is -40°C to 100°C to measure temperature, connect the Meter as follows: 1. Insert the red temperature probe into the µ µ Aµ µ A°C terminal and the black temperature probe into the COM terminal.
  • Page 19 1. Turn off power to the circuit. Discharge all high-voltage capacitors. 2. Model UT60C Insert the red test lead into the or µ µ Aµ µ A°C or 10A terminal and the black test lead into the COM terminal. : Insert the red test lead into the or 10Aterminal and the black test lead into the µ µ Aµ µ A or 10A terminal and the black test lead into theCOM terminal.

  • Page 20: Operation Of Hold Mode

    Digital Multimeter Operation of Hold Mode Warning To avoid possibility of electric shock, do not use Hold mode to determine if circuits are without power. The Hold mode will not capture unstable or noisy readings. The Hold mode is applicable to all measurement functions. •...

  • Page 21: The Power Button

    : Glass fuse, 0.5A, 250V, fast type, Ø5 x 20mm. Fused Protection for µ µ AmA°C Input Terminal : Model UT60C Glass fuse, 0.5A, 250V, fast type, Ø5 x 20mm. Fused Protection for 10A Input Terminal : /C/E: Glass fuse, 10A, 250V, fast type, Ø5 x 20mm.

  • Page 22: Accuracy Specifications

    750V ±(1.2%+5) Remarks: • • Input impedance ≥ ≥ 10MΩ Ω . • • UT60C displays effective value of sine wave (mean value response). : displays true rms value. • • Frequency response 40Hz to 400Hz. C. Resistance Range Resolution...

  • Page 23: Continuity Test

    Digital Multimeter Accuracy Specifications (2) D Continuity Test Range Resolution Accuracy Overload Protection Approximate ≤100Ω 400.0Ω 0.1Ω 1000Vp Remarks: • • Buzzer beeps continuously. • • Open circuit voltage approximate 0.45V. E. Diode Test Range Resolution Overload Protection Diode 100Vp Remarks: •...

  • Page 24: Temperature (Model Ut60C)

    Ø5 x 20 mm Remarks: Frequency response 40Hz to 400Hz. UT60C displays effective value of since wave (mean value response) displays true rms value. • 4A and 10A Range: For continuous measurement ≤ ≤ 10 seconds and interval not less than 15 minutes.

  • Page 25: Maintenance

    To prevent damage or injury, install ONLY replacement fuses with identical amperage, voltage, and speed ratings. To test the fuse: 1. Model UT60C Set the rotary switch to and press BLUE button to select : Set the rotary switch to and press BLUE button to select 2.

  • Page 26: Replacing The Battery

    Digital Multimeter C. Replacing the Battery (see figure 12) Warning To avoid false readings, which could lead to possible electric shock or personal injury, replace the battery as soon as the battery indicator appears. Make sure the test leads are disconnected from the circuit being tested before opening the case bottom. To replace the battery: 1.

  • Page 27: Replacing The Fuses

    Information or use of it (including liability resulting from negligence or where the Group was aware of the possibility of such loss or damage arising) is excluded. This will not operate to limit or restrict the Group's liability for death or personal injury resulting from its negligence. TENMA is the registered trademark of the Group. © Premier Farnell plc 2010.

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