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- Page 1 Operating Instructions SECULIFEHIT METRAHIT BASE, PRO, TECH, AM XTRA METRAHIT UTDOOR 3-349-352-03 Advanced Multimeters / Special Multimeters 14/5.18 1.800.561.8187 information@itm.com www. .com...
- Page 2 Standard Equipment Contact Persons Standard Equipment Function SECULIFE METRAHIT METRAHIT METRAHIT METRAHIT /HIT AM XTRA AM TECH AM PRO AM BASE 1 multimeter 1 measurement cable set UTDOOR 2 batteries M687A/M687B M240A/M240O M243A M242A M241A 1 DAkkS calibration certificate A DC mV/A mV/A —...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Contents Page Contents Page Safety Features and Precautions ........8 5.1.1 Direct and Pulsating Voltage Measurement, V DC and V (DC+AC) ..27 5.1.2 Alternating Voltage Measurement with 1 M Load Resistance Use for Intended Purpose ..............10 and Frequency Measurement with Selectable Low-Pass Filter Meanings of Danger Symbols ............10 (METRAHIT AM X-TRA / AM TECH / AM PRO / X- Meanings of Acoustic Warning Signals ..........10... - Page 4 Table of Contents Contents Page Contents Page 5.7.4 Alternating Current Measurement with Clip-On Current Sensor Manufacturer’s Guarantee .............. 65 A AC and Hz (METRAHIT AM TECH / T and METRAHITAM BASE / only) ....................43 Accessories ...............66 5.7.5 Direct, Pulsating and Current Measurement with Clip-On Current 10.1 General ..................
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Page 5: Safety Features And Precautions
Safety Precautions Safety Features and Precautions Measuring Categories and their Significance per IEC 61010-1 You have selected an instrument which provides you with a high Definition level of safety. Measurements in electrical circuits which are not directly connected to the mains: This instrument fulfills the requirements of applicable EU guide- for example electrical systems in motor vehicles and aircraft, batteries etc. - Page 6 Safety Precautions • Be prepared for the occurrence of unexpected voltages at Opening of Equipment / Repair devices under test (e.g. defective devices). For example, The equipment may be opened only by authorized service per- capacitors may be dangerously charged. sonnel to ensure the safe and correct operation of the equipment •...
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Page 7: Use For Intended Purpose
Safety Precautions 1.1 Use for Intended Purpose 1.2 Meanings of Danger Symbols • The respective multimeter is a portable device which can be Warning concerning a point of danger held in the hand during the performance of measurements. (attention: observe documentation!) •... -
Page 8: Operating Overview - Connections, Keys, Rotary Switch, Symbols
Operating Overview – Connections, Keys, Rotary Switch, Symbols Operating Overview – Connections, Keys, Rotary Switch, Symbols 1 Display (LCD) (see page 13 for significance of symbols) 2 MAN / AUTO shift key for manual/automatic measuring range selection chapter 7 Increase parameter values chapter 3.1... - Page 9 Operating Overview – Connections, Keys, Rotary Switch, Symbols Symbols Used in the Digital Display 1 Battery level indicator 2 ON: continuous operation (automatic shutdown deactivated) 3 MAN: manual measuring range selection is active 4 Digital display with decimal point and polarity display 5 max/min: Min/Max value storage 6 DATA: display memory, “freeze”...
- Page 10 Operating Overview – Connections, Keys, Rotary Switch, Symbols Symbols of Rotary Switch Positions Switch FUNC Display Measuring Function METRAHIT METRAHIT METRAHIT METRAHIT AM XTRA AM TECH AM PRO AM BASE UTDOOR SECULIFEHIT 0/4 V~ AC TRMS Alternating voltage, TRMS AC, full bandwidth ...
- Page 11 Operating Overview – Connections, Keys, Rotary Switch, Symbols User Interface Symbols in the Following Chapters Position of the infrared interface, window on the top of the instrument (METRAHIT AM XTRA / X- UTDOOR Scroll through main menu SECULIFEHIT only) ...
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Page 12: Initial Start-Up
Initial Start-Up – Setup Initial Start-Up Display Illumination After the instrument has been switched on, background illumina- 3.1 Inserting Batteries or Rechargeable Batteries tion can be activated by briefly pressing the ON / OFF | LIGHT key. Il- Be certain to refer to chapter 9.2 regarding correct battery lumination is switched back off by once again pressing the same installation. -
Page 13: Switching The Instrument Off
Initial Start-Up – Setup 3.4 Switching the Instrument Off Switching the Instrument Off Manually / OFF ➭ Press the ON / OFF | LIGHT key until 0FF appears at the display. LIGHT Shutdown is acknowledged with a brief acoustic signal. Automatic Shutdown Auto-Range The instrument is switched off automatically if the measured value... -
Page 14: Control Functions
Control Functions Control Functions 4.1.2 Manual Measuring Range Selection Auto-ranging can be deactivated and measuring ranges can be 4.1 Selecting Measuring Functions and Measuring Ranges selected manually in accordance with the following table by The rotary switch is linked to the automatic socket blocking pressing the MAN / AUTO button. -
Page 15: Quick Measurements
Control Functions 4.1.3 Quick Measurements Zero balancing and reference value adjustment can be used for auto-ranging, as well as for manual measuring range selection. Measurements performed using a suitable fixed measuring range are executed more quickly than those which utilize automatic Zero Balancing range selection. -
Page 16: Display (Lcd)
Control Functions ➭ Briefly press the ZERO | ESC key. 4.3.2 Analog Display The instrument acknowledges storage of the reference value Measured Value, Polarity with an acoustic signal, and the “ZERO REL” or the “REL” The analog display demonstrates the dynamic performance of a symbol appears at the LCD. -
Page 17: Measured Value Storage: Data (Auto-Hold / Compare)
Control Functions 4.4 Measured Value Storage: DATA (auto-hold / compare) V, A, Hz F, MHz, % An individual measured value can be automatically “frozen” with of measuring range 10,000 digits the DATA function (auto-hold). This is useful, for example, when 100% contacting the measuring points with the test probes requires your full attention. -
Page 18: Saving Minimum And Maximum Values - Min/Max Function
Control Functions Example The voltage measuring range is set manually to 10 V. Response from Instrument Press The first measured value is 5 V, which is stored to memory Min/Max Min. and Max. Display DATA / Acoustic Function Measured Values because it is greater than 10% of the measuring range (= 1 V), Min/Max Measured Value... -
Page 19: Measurement Data Recording
Control Functions 4.5 Measurement Data Recording (METRAHIT AM XTRA / X- The STORE Menu Function and SECULIFEHIT only) UTDOOR ➭ First set the sampling rate for memory mode operation (see rAtE The METRAHIT AM XTRA / X- / SECULIFEHIT is capa- UTDOOR parameter in chapter 6.4) , and then start memory mode oper- ble of recording measurement data using an adjustable sampling... - Page 20 Control Functions During Recording Querying Memory Occupancy is displayed underneath the analog display during memory Memory occupancy can be queried during recording with the STORE mode operation, and memory occupancy can be controlled: help of the “1nFo ” menu (see also chapter 6.3). Memory occupancy range: 000.1% to 099.9%.
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Page 21: Measurements
V/Hz, , Temperature, and A/Hz Measurements Measurements • Be aware of the fact that dangerous voltage spikes are not displayed during measurement with the low-pass filter. 5.1 Voltage Measurement We recommend measuring voltage without the low-pass filter first, in Notes Regarding Voltage Measurement order to be able to detect any dangerous voltages. -
Page 22: Direct And Pulsating Voltage Measurement, V Dc And V (Dc+Ac)
V/Hz, , Temperature, and A/Hz Measurements 5.1.1 Direct and Pulsating Voltage Measurement, V DC and V (DC+AC) Note : Set the CL iP Only to observe for METRAHIT AM TECH / T parameter to 0FF in the current clip setup menu. Otherwise all measured values are displayed in amperes, and are cor- rected by the amount resulting from the selected transfor- FUNC... -
Page 23: Alternating Voltage Measurement With 1 M
V/Hz, , Temperature, and A/Hz Measurements 5.1.2 Alternating Voltage Measurement with 1 M Load Resistance Frequency Measurement and Frequency Measurement with Selectable Low-Pass Filter ➭ Apply the measured quantity is the same way as for voltage (METRAHIT AM X-TRA / AM TECH / AM PRO / X- UTDOOR measurement. - Page 24 V/Hz, , Temperature, and A/Hz Measurements Measuring Ranges: 1M Temp V~: 100 mV1000 V 0225 Max. 1000 V (< 10 kHz) 1 kHz TRMS Max. 100 V (> 10 kHz) Hz: 1 Hz 100 kHz FUNC ENTER = 3 x 10 V x Hz V~ with Filter for U >...
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Page 25: Alternating Voltage And Frequency Measurement V Ac And Hz With Selectable Low-Pass Filter
V/Hz, , Temperature, and A/Hz Measurements 5.1.3 Alternating Voltage and Frequency Measurement V AC and Hz Frequency Measurement with Selectable Low-Pass Filter ➭ Apply the measured quantity is the same way as for voltage (METRAHIT AM X-TRA / AM TECH / AM PRO / X- UTDOOR measurement. - Page 26 V/Hz, , Temperature, and A/Hz Measurements Measuring Ranges: Temp 0230 V~: 100 mV1000 V Max. 1000 V (< 10 kHz) TRMS Max. 100 V (> 10 kHz) FUNC Hz: 1 Hz 100 kHz ENTER = 3 x 10 V x Hz for U >...
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Page 27: Frequency And Duty Cycle Measurements
V/Hz, , Temperature, and A/Hz Measurements 5.1.4 Frequency and Duty Cycle Measurements (METRA HIT AM XTRA / X- / SECULIFEHIT only) UTDOOR ➭ Set the rotary switch to MHz or %. 0323 ➭ Connect the measurement cables as shown. Make sure that a current measuring range (“A”) has not been activated when the multimeter is connected for frequency or FUNC duty cycle measurement! -
Page 28: Resistance Measurement
V/Hz, , Temperature, and A/Hz Measurements 5.2 Resistance Measurement, ➭ Disconnect supply power from the electrical circuit of the device to be measured, and discharge all high-voltage capacitors. ➭ Make sure that the device under test is voltage-free. Interference voltages distort measurement results! k... -
Page 29: Continuity Test
V/Hz, , Temperature, and A/Hz Measurements 5.3 Continuity Test ➭ Disconnect supply power from the electrical circuit of the device to be measured, and discharge all high-voltage capacitors. ➭ Make sure that the device under test is voltage-free. Interference voltages distort measurement results! ... -
Page 30: Diode Testing With A Constant Current Of 1 Ma
V/Hz, , Temperature, and A/Hz Measurements 5.4 Diode Testing with a Constant Current of 1 mA ➭ Disconnect supply power from the electrical circuit of the device to be measured, and discharge all high-voltage capacitors. ➭ Make sure that the device under test is voltage-free. ... -
Page 31: Temperature Measurement
V/Hz, , Temperature, and A/Hz Measurements 5.5 Temperature Measurement Note Temperature measurement is performed with a type K The internal reference temperature (temperature of the inter- thermocouple (accessory, not included), which is connected to nal reference junction) is measured by a temperature sensor the voltage input. -
Page 32: Measurement With Resistance Thermometers
V/Hz, , Temperature, and A/Hz Measurements ➭ Upon pressing the FUNC | ENTER key, the selected value is activated and 5.5.2 Measurement with Resistance Thermometers (METRA HIT AM XTRA / X- / SECULIFEHIT only) the display is returned to the measuring function. Cable resistance re- UTDOOR ➭... -
Page 33: Capacitance Measurement
V/Hz, , Temperature, and A/Hz Measurements 5.6 Capacitance Measurement (METRA HIT AM XTRA / X- / SECULIFEHIT and METRAHIT AM TECH / T only) UTDOOR ➭ Disconnect supply power from the electrical circuit of the device to be measured, and discharge all high-voltage capacitors. -
Page 34: Current Measurement
V/Hz, , Temperature, and A/Hz Measurements 5.7 Current Measurement Scope of Functions, Current Measurement, Direct Connection Function METRA HIT METRAHIT METRAHIT METRAHIT Notes Regarding Current Measurement AM XTRA AM TECH AM PRO AM BASE • The multimeter may only be operated with installed batteries or rechargeable batteries. -
Page 35: Direct And Pulsating Current Measurement, Direct Connection
V/Hz, , Temperature, and A/Hz Measurements 5.7.1 Direct and Pulsating Current Measurement, Direct Connection, A DC and A (DC+AC) (METRAHIT AM X-TRA / AM TECH / AM PRO / / SECULIFEHIT only) UTDOOR ➭ First disconnect supply power from the measuring circuit or the power consumer (1), and discharge any capacitors. -
Page 36: Seculifehit Am / Md
V/Hz, , Temperature, and A/Hz Measurements 5.7.2 Alternating Current and Frequency Measurement, Direct Connec- tion, A AC and Hz (METRAHIT AM X-TRA / AM TECH / AM PRO / / SECULIFEHIT only) UTDOOR ➭ First disconnect supply power from the measuring circuit or the power consumer (1), and discharge any capacitors. - Page 37 V/Hz, , Temperature, and A/Hz Measurements 5.7.3 Direct and Pulsating Current Measurement with Clip-On Current Sen- (default setting: : OFF, METRAHIT AM TECH / T METRAHITAM BASE / B sor, A DC and A (DC+AC) (METRAHIT AM TECH / T 1:1000 METRAHITAM BASE / B only)
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Page 38: Alternating Current Measurement With Clip-On Current Sensor
V/Hz, , Temperature, and A/Hz Measurements 5.7.4 Alternating Current Measurement with Clip-On Current Sensor (default setting: : OFF, METRAHIT AM TECH / T METRAHITAM BASE / B A AC and Hz (METRAHIT AM TECH / T and METRAHITAM BASE / 1:1000 only) METRAHIT AM BASE /... -
Page 39: Direct, Pulsating And Current Measurement With Clip-On Current Transformer A Dc, A (Dc+Ac), A Ac And Hz
V/Hz, , Temperature, and A/Hz Measurements 5.7.5 Direct, Pulsating and Current Measurement with Clip-On Current Transformer A DC, A (DC+AC), A AC and Hz (METRAHIT AM TECH / only) Transformer Output, Current/Current When a clip-on current transformer is connected to the multimeter (METRAHIT AM TECH / T mA/A input), all current displays ap- 1:1000... -
Page 40: Device And Measuring Parameters
Device and Measuring Parameters Device and Measuring Parameters After repeatedly pressing the MEASURE | SETUP key (without first turning the multimeter off), you can return to the last selected The instrument’s “SET ” mode (menu mode) makes it possible to menu or parameter from the measuring mode. -
Page 41: Paths To The Various Parameters
Device and Measuring Parameters 6.1 Paths to the Various Parameters 6.2 List of All Parameters Parameter AM Page: Header XTRA TECH BASE diSP MEASURE 48: 0.diSP – show/hide leading zeros 020 . 00 1nfo Addr —... -
Page 42: Querying Parameters - Info Menu (As Moving Letters)
Device and Measuring Parameters 6.3 Querying Parameters – InFo Menu (as moving letters) 6.4 Entering Parameters – SETUP Menu bAtt – query battery voltage rAtE – set the sampling rate (AM XTRA / X- / HIT only) UTDOOR MEASURE FUNC 1nFo bAtt: 2.75 V. - Page 43 Device and Measuring Parameters A.diSP – analog display: select display mode bEEP – set the limit value for continuity testing One of two different display modes can be selected for the MEASURE FUNC analog display: 1nFo rAtE ...
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Page 44: Default Settings
Device and Measuring Parameters dAtE – enter date CLIP – set transformation factor (METRAHIT AM TECH / T METRAHITAM BASE / B only) Entering the current date makes it possible to acquire measured values in real-time. See chapter 5.7.3 ff. MEASURE FUNC 1nFo... -
Page 45: Interface Operation (Metrahit Am Xtra / X- Tra / Outdoor / Seculifehit Am / Md Only)
Interface Operation Interface Operation ( Starting Continuous Transmission Operation with Menu Functions METRAHIT AM XTRA / UTDOOR SECULIFEHIT only) MEASURE FUNC FUNC 1nFo SEnd StArt send The METRAHIT AM XTRA / X- is equipped with an infra- UTDOOR SETUP ENTER ENTER... -
Page 46: Configuring Interface Parameters
Interface Operation Addr – Address 7.2 Configuring Interface Parameters If several multimeters are connected to the PC via an interface irStb – status of the infrared receiver in the stand-by mode adapter, a separate address can be assigned to each instrument. Address number 1 should be selected for the first instrument, 2 There are two possible switching statuses for the infrared should be assigned to the second and so forth. -
Page 47: Technical Data
Technical Data Technical Data Intrinsic Errorunder Reference Conditions Resolution at Upper Input Impedance Overload Capacity (... % rdg. + ... d) (... % rdg. + ... d) (... % rdg. + ... d) Meas. Range Limit Measuring Range Function 11,999 1199 Value Time... - Page 48 Technical Data Resolution at Upper Overload Capacity Input impedance Meas. Range Limit Measuring Range Intrinsic Error under Reference Conditions Function 11,999 1199 Value Time (... % rdg. + ... d) Discharge resistance 0 max 10 pF 10 M 1 + 6 with ZERO function active 100 pF 1 M...
- Page 49 Technical Data Influencing Quantities and Influence Error Intrinsic Error ... % rdg. + ... d) Influencing Sphere of Measured Quantity / Influence Error Quantity Influence Measuring Range (...% rdg. + ... d) / 10 K METRAHIT AM XTRA METRAHIT X- 0.2 + 10 Meas.
- Page 50 Technical Data Reference Conditions Influencing Sphere of Measured Quantity / Influence Error +23C 2 K Quantity Influence Measuring Range Ambient temperature 1 % rdg. 1 ... 3 Relative humidity 40 ... 75% Crest factor CF 3 % rdg. >...
- Page 51 Technical Data Data Interface Power Supply (METRAHIT AM XTRA / X- / SECULIFEHIT only) UTDOOR Battery 2 ea. 1.5 V mignon cell (2 ea. size AA), alkaline manganese per IEC LR6 Type Optical via infrared light through the (2 ea. 1.2 V NiMH rechargeable battery housing also possible) Data transmission...
- Page 52 Technical Data Display Acoustic Signals LCD panel (65 mm x 36 mm) with analog and digital display For voltage Intermittent signal at above 1000 V including unit of measure, type of current and various special For current Intermittent signal at above 10 A functions Continuous signal at above 16 A Background illumination...
- Page 53 Technical Data Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Mechanical Design Interference emission EN 61326-1:2013, class B Housing Impact resistant plastic (ABS) Interference immunity EN 61326-1:2013 Dimensions 200 x 87 x 45 mm EN 61326-2-1:2013 (without protective rubber cover) Weight Approx. 0.35 kg with batteries Protection Housing: IP 52 Ambient Conditions...
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Page 54: Maintenance And Calibration
Maintenance – Calibration Maintenance and Calibration ware before replacing the batteries. The selected operating parameters remain in memory, Attention! although date and time must be reentered. Disconnect the instrument from the measuring circuit before opening the battery compartment lid or fuse cover in order to replace batteries or fuses! Battery The current battery charge level can be queried in the “1nfo”... -
Page 55: Fuse (Metrahit Am Xtra / X- Tra / Outdoor , Metrahit Am Tech / Tech , Metrahit Am Pro / Pro And Seculifehit Am / Md Only)
Maintenance – Calibration Replacing the Batteries • In the active current measuring range when voltage is applied If the fuse is blown or has not been inserted, “FuSE” appears at the digital display. The fuse interrupts the current measuring Attention! ranges. -
Page 56: Housing Maintenance
Maintenance – Calibration 9.4 Housing Maintenance No special maintenance is required for the housing. Keep outside Attention! Use specified fuses only! surfaces clean. Use a slightly dampened cloth for cleaning. Avoid If fuses with other blowing characteristics, other current the use of cleansers, abrasives or solvents. ratings or other breaking capacities are used, the operator 9.5 Return and Environmentally Sound Disposal is placed in danger, and protective diodes, resistors and... -
Page 57: Recalibration
Maintenance – Calibration 9.6 Recalibration 9.7 Manufacturer’s Guarantee The respective measuring task and the stress to which your mea- All METRA HIT digital multimeters and calibration instruments are suring instrument is subjected affect the ageing of the compo- guaranteed for a period of 3 years after date of shipment. The nents and may result in deviations from the guaranteed accuracy. -
Page 58: Accessories
Accessories 10 Accessories 10.1 General Ambient Conditions (EN 61010-031) The extensive accessories available for our measuring instru- Temperature –20C ... + 50C ments are checked for compliance with currently valid safety reg- Relative humidity 50 to 80% ulations at regular intervals, and are expanded as required for new Pollution degree applications. -
Page 59: Interface Accessories For Metrahit Am Xtra / X- Tra / Outdoor , Seculifehit Am And Seculifehit Md (Not Included)
Accessories 10.4 Interface Accessories for METRAHIT AM XTRA / X- UTDOOR SECULIFEHIT and SECULIFEHIT (not included) USB X-TRA Bidirectional Interface Adapter This adapter makes it possible to connect STARLINE multimeters which are equipped with a serial IR interface to the USB port at a PC. -
Page 60: Index
Index Index Numerics Automatic ............18 0.diSP dAtE ..............48 ..............48, 50 Manual ............18 Default Settings ............ 50 Memory Diode Test ............. 35 Ending Recording ......... 24 A.diSP ..............49 Display Illumination ..........16 Querying Occupancy ........24 Addr .............. - Page 61 Index Standard Equipment ..........2 Switching the Instrument On Manual ............16 Via PC ............16 Symbols Digital Display ..........13 Instrument .............15 Rotary Switch Positions ........14 Temperature Measurement With Resistance Thermometers ....37 With Thermocouples ........36 tiME ..............48, 50 Use for Intended Purpose ........
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