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Digital Multimeter GDM-8245 Service MANUAL GW INSTEK PART NO. 82DM-82450S01 ISO-9001 CERTIFIED MANUFACTURER...
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June 2011 This manual contains proprietary information which is protected by copyright. All rights are reserved. No part of this manual may be photocopied, reproduced or translated without the prior written consent of Good Will Corporation. The information in this manual was correct at the time of printing. However, Good Will continues to improve its products and therefore reserves the right to change the specifications, equipment, and maintenance procedures at any time without notice.
Table of Contents Table of Contents Safety Requirements ...........6 Safety Symbols and Terms ............6 Precautions Before Use .............. 7 Declaration of Conformity ............10 Introduction ............. 11 Features ................. 11 Package Contents ..............11 Standard items ................. 11 Specifications ................. 12 DC Voltage ................
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GDM-8245 Service Manual Key Matrix Checks ..............43 Digital Circuitry Checks ............43 Calibration ............49 Preparation ................50 List of Equipment ..............51 Component Position (Servicing)..........52 Entering the Calibration mode ..........53 Voltage Verification ..............54 LED Verification ..............55 Power Supply Current Verification ..........
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Disassembly Equipment ............85 Outer Casing ................86 Main PCB and Front/Rear/Bottom Panel Removal ..... 87 Front Panel PCB Removal............88 GDM-8245 Mechanical Parts List ..........89 Front Panel ................89 Top and Bottom Case ............... 90 PCB Parts .................. 90 Rear Panel and Handle .............
GDM-8245 Service Manual AFETY EQUIREMENTS This chapter contains important safety instructions which should be followed when operating the instrument and keeping it in storage. Read the following before operating this instrument to ensure safety and to keep the instrument in best condition.
CAUTION Make sure the current input level does not exceed 20A. Do not place any heavy objects on the GDM-8245. Avoid severe impact or rough handling that leads to damaging the GDM-8245. Do not discharge static electricity to the GDM-8245.
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Temperature: 0°C to 50°C (operation) (Note) EN 61010-1:2001 specifies the pollution degrees and their requirements as follows. The GDM-8245 falls under degree 2. Pollution refers to “addition of foreign matter, solid, liquid, or gaseous (ionized gases), that may produce a reduction of dielectric strength or surface resistivity”.
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Safety Requirements Power cord for the United Kingdom When using the instrument in the United Kingdom, make sure the power cord meets the following safety instructions. NOTE: This lead / appliance must only be wired by competent persons WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED IMPORTANT: The wires in this lead are coloured in accordance with the following code: Green/ Yellow: Earth...
GDM-8245 Service Manual Declaration of Conformity GOOD WILL INSTRUMENT CO., LTD. (1) No.7-1, Jhongsing Rd., Tucheng Dist., New Taipei City, Taiwan (2) No. 69, Lu San Road, Suzhou City (Xin Qu), Jiangsu Sheng, China declare, that the below mentioned product...
Introduction NTRODUCTION The GDM-8245 is a portable, dual-display digital multimeter suitable for a wide range of applications, such as production testing, research, and field verification. Features High DCV accuracy: 0.03%+4 Performance High current range: 20A High Voltage range: 1000V ...
GDM-8245 Service Manual Specifications The following specifications apply when the instrument is powered on for at least 30 minutes within +18°C to +28°C (64.4 to 82.4°F). Accuracy is expressed as he AC specification is based on a 50% duty ±(percentage of reading + digits), t cycle, the power cord protective grounding conductor must be connected to ground, relative humidity not exceeding 75% and a 1-year calibration cycle.
Introduction refrain from using the 20A terminal for more than 15 seconds when measuring high current. Crest Factor Range 3.0 at full scale. The burden voltage is the same as the DC current. When the input exceeds the full scale of the selected range, the display will indicate over-range: ―—OL—―.
GDM-8245 Service Manual 50uF 10nF 2%+4 *5nF range is affected by the impedance of the test lead. For accuracy, please measure the range directly on the input terminal. Protection 450V dc or peak ac continuous. Diode check Description Display read forward voltage of diode.
GDM-8245 Service Manual Front/Rear Panel Secondary display Primary display DC/AC input terminal (≤2A) 1200V CAT 600V CAT Main Input DC1200V AC1000V HOLD AUTO SHIFT terminal DC mV AC mV 500V MAX/MIN AUTO/MAN POWER FUSE DC 20A AC 20A AC+Hz 250V...
Calibration Log ALIBRATION Print out these pages and record the results. Keep it with the instrument. Model name GDM-824__ Serial number ________________ Date Year___________ Month__________ Date___________ Verified by Name____________________________ Company/Contact_________________________ Environment Temperature______°C Humidity______% Operating Voltage Verification Item Min limit Result Max limit Pass/Fail TP10~ GND...
Verification Log ERIFICATION Print out these pages and record the results. Keep it with the instrument. Model name GDM-824__ Serial number ________________ Date Year___________ Month__________ Date___________ Verified by Name____________________________ Company/Contact_________________________ Environment Temperature______°C Humidity______% Operating Voltage Verification Item Min limit Result Max limit Pass/Fail TP10~ GND...
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GDM-8245 Service Manual Short (100Ω - 2 digits ______Ω + 2 digits Pass Fail Range) Short (500Ω - 3 digits ______Ω + 3 digits Pass Fail Range) Short (5kΩ Range) - 2 digits ______Ω + 2 digits Pass Fail Short (50kΩ...
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Verification Log Over Pass Fail Capacitance Verification (Open) Item Min limit Result Max limit Pass/Fail Open (5nF Range) - 3 digits ______nF + 3 digits Pass Fail Open (50nF - 2 digits ______ nF + 2 digits Pass Fail Range) Open (500nF - 2 digits ______ nF...
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GDM-8245 Service Manual Short (20A Range) - 3 digits ______ A + 3 digits Pass Fail DCA Verifcation Item Min limit Result Max limit Pass/Fail 490uA (500uA - 70 digits ______uA + 70 digits Pass Fail Range) 4.9mA (5.0mA - 70 digits...
Block Diagram LOCK IAGRAM The block diagram below shows the GDM-8245 system block Block Diagram diagram. The system block can be divided into 3 main parts: Description power supply circuitry, digital control circuitry and analog signal processing circuitry. A detailed summary of each section follows.
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GDM-8245 Service Manual The FS9704B, a 50,000 count digital multi-function meter Overview front-end chip is the core of the GDM-8245. This versatile chip contains a high resolution sigma-delta ADC, functional network, operational amplifier, comparator, digital filter, digital control logic and an embedded microprocessor.
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Block Diagram sets of +5Vdc regulator U101 and U104 (both are AN7805) to produce two sets of +5Vdc regulated power sources. However, these two sets of +5Vdc regulated power sources are not used as +5Vdc power sources, they are used as two sets of +1.8Vdc power sources by connecting their ground to the -3.1Vdc output of Q102.
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GDM-8245 Service Manual Signals for the milli-volt range are fed straight into the A/D Milli-volt Attenuation converter (AX2 terminal) without attenuation, though the signal has high impedance protection provided by the resistor R314.
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Block Diagram Both AC voltage and current input signals are amplified by AC Amplifier & AC-to-DC U403 (OP37G) which amplifies the voltage 9.25X before being Conversion sent into the rms-to dc converter. The AC input signals are converted to dc voltages for measurement.
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GDM-8245 Service Manual When measuring resistance, the required resistance (Ω) power Ohms Conversion source is provided by the fixed voltage generator inside FS9704B. As shown below, the measuring current flows through one of the five scale resistors in RN301 to pass the unknown Rx and thus having a voltage drop Vx produced on Rx.
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Block Diagram When measuring AC/DC current, the current needs to be Current-to- Voltage processed and handled as a voltage. That’s why we need shunt Conversion resistors to do the conversion. When current flows through a shunt resistor, a voltage drop presents on the shunt and the current value can be calculated by having the voltage drop across the shunt divided by the resistance of that shunt resistor.
Trouble Shooting ROUBLE HOOTING Use the trouble shooting chapter to diagnose common problems for servicing. Each trouble shooting section will describe the proper working condition for each of the major components. Power-On Test ................. 40 Power Supply Checks ............... 40 Display Board Checks ...............
GDM-8245 Service Manual Power-On Test When switched on, the GDM-8245 will beep and then perform a display test by lighting up every LED on the front panel for around two seconds. By observing this power-on test, service personnel can easily tell if there is any display defect or problems in the power-on process.
Trouble Shooting Display Board Checks If the display is blacked out after pressing the power button, it indicates a problem either on the display board or the power supply circuitry. Please refer to the Digital control circuitry in the digital control logic section, power supply circuitry section and use flow chart 1 and Table 2 listed below for the troubleshooting.
GDM-8245 Service Manual U602’s clock Pulse train of about On J601, pin 12 to pin 16 268Hz can be measured Digital Circuitry Checks Digital control related problems can be checked out by using table 3 listed below. Besides, service personnel can refer to the digital control logic section in ―Theory of...
Trouble Shooting U202, pin 16 Pulse stream of Keep pushing down one of around 53Hz Ω, CAPACITOR, AUTO/MAN buttons U202, pin 17 Pulse stream of Keep pushing down one of around 53Hz DCA, CONTINUITY or HOLD buttons U202, pin 21 ~ 28 Negative or positive Control bits going to and pulse stream of coming from the front panel...
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GDM-8245 Service Manual Table 5 ACV Signal Switching Range Component 500.00mV 5.0000V 50.000V 500.00V 1000.0V K301 K302 K303 K304 K305 K307~K310 RN301 P3 1.11MΩ SELECTED RN301 P4 101KΩ SELECTED RN301 P5 10KΩ SELECTED RN301 P6 1KΩ SELECTED R314 130KΩ SELECTED Table 5 shows which relay is actuated and which voltage-dividing resistor is selected for a given ACV measurement range.
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Trouble Shooting Table 7 2-Wire Ω Signal Switching Range Component 500Ω 5kΩ 50kΩ 500kΩ 5MΩ 20MΩ K301 K302 K303 K304 K305~K310 RN301 P2 10MΩ USED USED RN301 P3 1.11MΩ RN301 P4 101KΩ USED RN301 P5 10KΩ USED RN301 P6 1KΩ USED USED R324 1MΩ...
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GDM-8245 Service Manual R308 0.1Ω Shunt Selected Selected Selected Selected Selected 20A 0.01Ω Shunt Selected Table 9 shows which relay is actuated and which shunt resistor is selected for a given DCA measurement range. Table 10 ACA Signal Switching Range...
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Trouble Shooting Table 12 ACV+Hz Signal Switching Range Component 500mV 500V K301 K302 K303 K304 K305 K307~K310 Table 12 shows which relay is actuated for a given ACV+Hz measurement range. Table 13 ACA+Hz Signal Switching Range Component 500uA 50mA 500mA K301~K305 K307 K308...
Calibration ALIBRATION The Calibration chapter describes how to make sure the instrument is operating properly by calibrating and adjusting its major functions. Please use the Calibration chapter in conjunction with the Calibration log on page 19. The Calibration log can be printed out. After calibration is complete, verification of the specifications should be performed, page 67.
GDM-8245 Service Manual Preparation Servicing should only be performed by a qualified Safety technician. Before performing calibration, read the Requirements Precautions Before Use section. Failure WARNING to do so may damage the instrument or result in injury or death. In order to ensure performance accuracy, we recommend...
Calibration Calibration and Location: Indoor, no direct sunlight, dust free Verification Relative Humidity: 70% Environment Temperature: +18°C~+28°C Warm-up time: ≥ 30 minutes Calibration 1. Calibrate an item and record the result into the log procedure (page19). 2.
GDM-8245 Service Manual Component Position (Servicing) U102 VC305 U105 TP12 TP10 TP15 TP11 TP14 VC303 U104 TP13 VC302 VC301 For the location of other components not related to verification and adjustment, please see the circuit diagram on page 93.
Calibration Entering the Calibration mode Background When asked to enter a calibration mode on the GDM-8245, please follow the procedure below. There are a number of calibration modes shown in the table below. Mode Description Calibration Modes CL10 ACV – short calibration CL20 DCV/ACA/DCA/Ω...
Calibration Test points 10~15 TP10 TP12 TP11 TP10 TP12, TP10 TP11 TP10 TP14 TP13 TP15 TP13, TP14 TP15 Voltage verification is complete LED Verification Accepted range Visual inspection Equipment Verification Visually inspect that all LED indicators turn on briefly procedure when the instrument is turned on.
Accepted range < 3 digits (all ranges) Equipment Test leads Configurations GDM-8245: 500mV, 5V, 50V, 500V, 1000V Verification 1. Enter CL10 calibration mode (ACV short). procedure 2. Short the V and COM input terminals. 3. Press the Auto/Man key. The secondary display will show CL11.
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Calibration The following service procedure involves the use of high Caution voltages. Ensure proper precautions and correct safety measures are adhered to. Verification 1. Enter CL50 Calibration mode. procedure 2. Set the DMM mode to AC mV. Press Shift + ACV. 3.
GDM-8245 Service Manual 1000V@50Hz 1000V±4 digits Note The Up and Down arrow keys can be used to change the DMM range up and down. Calibrating the frequency response is complete. Frequency Response Adjustment Accepted range ±10 digits (all ranges excluding 1kV)
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15. Input 1kV/1kHz. 16. Check the DMM display. Range: 1kV±20 digits Note There is no adjustment procedure for the GDM-8245 for the 1kV range. If the voltage is not within specification at 1kHz, a lower frequency (50Hz) can be used to downward calibrate the DMM. After the downward calibration, the 1kHz frequency can then be tested again.
DMM resistance range up and down. Resistance calibration is completed. DCV Calibration Accepted range ± 3 digits (all ranges) Equipment Multimeter calibrator Test leads Configurations GDM-8245: 500mV, 5V, 50V, 500V, 1000V Calibrator: 400mV, 4V, 40V, 400V, 1000V ...
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GDM-8245 Service Manual Verification 1. Enter CL50 Calibration mode. procedure 2. Set the mode to DC mV mode. Press SHIFT + DCV. 3. Input 400mV. 4. Check the DMM display. If the voltage is within specification, go to the next calibration range.
Multimeter calibrator Test leads Configurations Calibrator: 0.537V, 0.937V GDM-8245 Range: Diode mode Verification 1. Enter CL50 Calibration mode. procedure 2. Set the mode to Diode. Press SHIFT + 3. Input 0.537V. 4. Check the DMM display. If the voltage is within the reading range, go to the next calibration range.
Calibration 2. Set the DMM to mode. Press . Ensure the range is set to 5nF. 3. Input 3.282nF capacitance. 4. Check the DMM display. If the capacitance is within specification, go to the next calibration range. Range: 3.282nF±3 digits 5.
GDM-8245 Service Manual ERIFICATION The Verification chapter describes how to make sure the instrument is operating properly by verifying its major functions after calibration. Verification is intended as a full performance inspection. Please use the Verification chapter in conjunction with the Verification log on page 23. The verification log can be printed out.
Accepted range Shorting (500Ω range ±3 digits, other ranges ±2 digits) Equipment Test leads Configurations GDM-8245 Range: 500Ω, 5kΩ, 50kΩ, 500kΩ, 5MΩ, 20MΩ Verification 1. Set the GDM-8245 range to 500Ω. procedure 2. Short the test leads. Verify the resistance as 0±3 digits.
3. Reverse the polarity of the connection. OL (overload) should be displayed on the DMM. Diode verification is complete. Capacitance Verification (Open) Accepted range ±3 digits for 5nf range; ±2 digits for all other ranges Equipment Configurations GDM-8245: 5nF, 50nF, 500nF, 5uF, 50uF ...
1.006nF±28. 2. Repeat the procedure for the rest of the ranges. Capacitance verification is complete DCA Verification (Short) Accepted range ±3 digits all ranges Equipment Test leads Configurations GDM-8245 range: 500uA, 5.0mA, 50mA, 500mA, 2A, ...
4.9mA/20Hz/2kHz/20kHz, 49mA/20Hz/2kHz/20kHz, 490mA/20Hz/400Hz/2kHz, 1.9A/20Hz/400Hz/2kHz, 19A* /20Hz/400Hz/2kHz <2A <20A* *Do not input 19A for more than 1 second. Exceeding 1 second may blow the fuse. Calibration 1. Set the range to 500uA (ACA) on the GDM-8245. procedure 2. Input 490uA/20Hz. Verify 490uA(20Hz)<378...
GDM-8245 Service Manual Verification 1. Set the range to 5V (GDM-8245). procedure 2. Input 4.9V/20Hz. Verify the results. 3. Repeat for the remaining ranges and frequencies. Note There is no adjustment point for the 1kV range. However, the 1kV/50Hz range can be downward calibrated.
3. Set the calibrator to 7Ω. Verify the beeper does not sound. Beeper verification is complete Frequency Measurement Verification Accepted range 200kHz ±2digits at 1.1V. Equipment Multimeter calibrator Test leads Configurations GDM-8245 range: AC+Hz mode Calibrator: 1.1V/200kHz ...
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Verification Verification 1. Set the mode to ACV, 5V range. procedure 2. Set the mode to AC+Hz. 3. Input 1.1V/200kHz. Verify the results. Note The primary display will not show a voltage reading with a frequency of 200kHz Frequency Measurement Verification is complete...
GDM-8245 Service Manual AC M HANGING THE AINS Before replacing the fuse, make sure the cause of fuse Changing the Fuse blowout has been fixed. Before replacing the fuse, ensure the power cord has been disconnected from mains power. WARNING Failure to do so may result in injury or death.
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Changing the AC Mains / Fuse Ensure the correct line voltage is lined up with the arrow on the fuse holder. Insert the fuse socket. 100V/120V T0.1A 250V Rating 230V T0.08A 250V...
GDM-8245 Service Manual Replace the Input Current Fuse Step Press the fuse holder with a flat screwdriver. Turn anticlockwise. Remove the fuse assembly. Replace the fuse at the end of the holder. Rating T2A, 250V...
ARTS AND ISASSEMBLY The Replacement Parts and Disassembly chapter lists the replaceable mechanical components of the GDM-8245 and shows how to remove the PCBs, panels, and outer casing from the instrument. The procedures described in this chapter are intended for parts replacement and board adjustment.
Replaceable Parts and Disassembly Disassembly Disassembly Equipment Here is the list of all equipment used during disassembly. Item Requirements Used in Phillips Various sizes Adjustments screwdriver Disassembly Flathead screwdriver...
GDM-8245 Service Manual Outer Casing 1. Pull the handle base out slightly 4. Remove the handle fixtures from the case insert. 2. Turn the handle until it is in the upright position. 3. Pull the handle bases out from DMM case.
Replaceable Parts and Disassembly Main PCB and Front/Rear/Bottom Panel Removal 1. Remove the outer casing. Page 86 3. Remove the terminal connector the ribbon cable coming from the front 2. Remove the 5 screws holding the panel PCBs. main PCB to the bottom case. 5.
GDM-8245 Service Manual Front Panel PCB Removal. 1. Remove the front panel from the 3. Remove the PCB to reveal the LEDs bottom case and main PCB. Page 87 and key matrix. 2. Remove the 4 screws from the front panel PCB.
GDM-8245 Service Manual Top and Bottom Case Qty. Description Part number PC TOP COVER ,GRAY 63UP-AG1062B RUBBER FOOT TF-419NP(G) ,21.8*15.8*5.5 ,RoHS 57FC-40G001B1 PC SFG-1003/1013 BOTTOM COVER ,GRAY ,RoHS 63LO-AG102001 CA FRP-375P80-02T, RoHS 62DS-830PP101 AL PAPER FG02M190 ,207*196*0.1T 6861-2071960 PC HANDLE ,GRAY ,RoHS 63HD-AG1010B1 WASHER "C TYPE"...
After problematic locations are discovered, the Components Parts List may be used for securing replacement parts. Circuit Diagram 1 (GDM-8245) ..........93 Circuit Diagram 2 (GDM-8245) ..........94 Circuit Diagram 3 (GDM-8245) ..........95 Circuit Layout (GDM-8245) ............96...
Circuit Diagrams and Component Parts List GDM-8245 Component Parts List Part ID Description Part number F301, FUSE T 5.0*20 2A 250V UL/CSA GMC-2A 37FT-1114202 AC230V, FUSE T 5*20 0.08A 250V, 218XP, RoHS 37FT-11648001 J301, VH00-32#22-100mm-2BB310-2, 40WCJ30600301 JFE-9512013-2, RoHS PILLAR HEXAGON ,M3*20m/m ,N ,RoHS...
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