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Instruction Manual

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  • Page 1 Digital Multimeter Instruction Manual...

  • 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: Ec Declaration Of Conformity

    B. SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS 3. EC Declaration of Conformity This is to certify that TPI model 126 conforms to the WARNING: Please follow manufacturers test protection requirements of the council directive procedures whenever possible. Do not attempt to 89/336/EEC, in the approximation of laws of the member...

  • Page 4: Technical Data

    INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS 2. Product Applications Perform the following tests and/or measurements DANGEROUS VOLTAGE with the TPI 126 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 5: Specifications

    3. Specifications d. ACA IEC 1010 Over Voltage: Range Resolution Accuracy Overload Protection CAT II - 1000V 400µA 0.1µA ±0. 8% of reading, Fuse CAT III - 600V 4000µA 1µA ±3 digits 0.5Amp/600V Pollution Degree 2 UL 3111-1 40mA 0.01mA 400mA 0.1mA a.

  • Page 6: Measurement Techniques

    D. MEASUREMENT TECHNIQUES 1. Controls and Functions: (cont.) Input Jacks 1. Controls and Functions: µmA Red test lead connection for current measurement on the µA and mA functions. Push Buttons Black test lead connection for all functions. AC/DC Toggles between AC and DC volts. VΩ...

  • Page 7: Step By Step Procedures

    (-) terminal of the battery. • Reconnect power to the circuit and Measurement Procedure: read the voltage on the 126. Disconnect power to the circuit to be measured. Plug the black test lead into the COM input jack. Plug red test lead into the VΩ...

  • Page 8: B) Measuring Ac Volts

    6. Reconnect power to the circuit to be measured. side of the outlet. Reconnect power to the outlet and read the voltage on the meter. 7. Read the voltage on the 126. The reading should be approximately 110V to 130V.

  • Page 9: C) Measuring Dc Amps

    Reconnect power to the circuit to be measured. Disconnect power to circuit to be measured. Read the current on the 126. Plug the black test lead into the COM input jack. Plug the red test lead into the mAµA or A input jack depending on the value of current to be measured.

  • Page 10: E) Measuring Resistance

    Plug the red test lead into the VΩ input jack. is open. Set the rotary switch on the 126 to the Ω function. • Connect the red test lead to the frame of the motor and the black test lead to Connect the test leads to the circuit to be measured.

  • Page 11: Measuring Diodes

    MEASURING DIODES g. CONTINUITY BUZZER CAUTION! WARNING! Do not attempt to make diode measurements with Do not attempt to make continuity measurements circuit energized. The only way to accurately test with circuit energized. a diode is to remove it completely from the circuit before attempting to measure it.

  • Page 12: Record Mode

    The reading on the LCD will be the actual reading. Optional Accessories Part No. The 126 will give a confirmation beep every Deluxe Test Lead Set SDK1 time a new value is recorded. IEC 1010 Deluxe Test Lead Kit...

  • Page 13: Maintenance

    G. TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE F. MAINTENANCE Problem Probable Causes Battery Replacement: The 126 will display BAT when the two internal 1.5 Volt “AA” batteries need replace- Does not power up ment. Batteries are replaced as follows: • Dead or defective battery Disconnect and remove all test leads from live •...
  • Page 14 WARRANTY Please refer to product warranty card for warranty statement. Test Products International, Inc. 9615 SW Allen Blvd., Ste. 104 Beaverton, OR USA 97005 503-520-9197 • Fax: 503-520-1225 • tpiusa@msn.com Test Products International plc Longley House East Park Crawley, West Sussex RH10 6AP England Tel: 01293 561212 •...
  • Page 15 126 SPECIFICATIONS ±0.3% Basic DCV Accuracy (also see pages 8-9) Function Range Resolution 400mV 0.1mV 0.001V 0.01V 400V 0.1V 600V 0.001V 0.01V 400V 0.1V 600V 400µA 0.1µA 0.001mA 40mA 0.01mA 400mA 0.1mA 400µA 0.1µA 4000µA 1µA 40mA 0.01mA 400mA 0.1mA 400Ω...

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