Model 72-10405/72-14625/72-10415: OPERATING MANUAL Table of Contents Title Page Overview Unpacking Inspection Safety Information Rules For Safe Operation International Electrical Symbols The Meter Structure Rotary Switch Functional Buttons Display Symbols Measurement Operation A.DC/AC Voltage Measurement B.DC/AC Current Measurement C.Measuring Resistance D.Testing for Continuity...
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Model 72-10405/72-14625/72-10415: OPERATING MANUAL Title Page Operation of Hold Mode RANGE Button MAX MIN Button PEAK Button Data Outputting The Use of Relative Value Mode The BLUE Button Turning on the Display Backlight Sleep Mode General Specifications Accuracy Specifications A.DC Voltage B.AC Voltage...
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Model 72-10405/72-14625/72-10415: OPERATING MANUAL Title Page F.Capacitance G.Frequency H.Diode Test I.Continuity Test J.Temperature A.Replacing the Battery B.Replacing the Fuses...
This Operating Manual covers information on safety and cautions. Please read the relevant information carefully and observe all the Warnings and Notes strictly. Warning Model 72-10405, 72-14625, and 72-10415 On addition to the measuring functions, this meters includes a USB interface, data hold, relative mode, peak measurement, low battery indication, backlit display, and sleep mode.
Model 72-10405/72-14625/72-10415: OPERATING MANUAL Except where noted, the descriptions and instructions in this Operating Manual apply to all models 72-10405, 72-14625, and 72-10415 . Unpacking Inspection Open the package case and take out the Meter. Check the following items carefully...
Model 72-10405/72-14625/72-10415: OPERATING MANUAL In the event you find any missing or damage, please contact your dealer immediately. Safety Information This Meter complies with the standards IEC61010: in pollution degree 2, overvoltage category (CAT. III 1000V, CAT. IV 600V) and double insulation.
Model 72-10405/72-14625/72-10415: OPERATING MANUAL Rules For Safe Operation Warning To avoid possible electric shock or personal injury, and to avoid possible damage to the Meter or to the equipment under test, adhere to the following rules: l Before using the Meter inspect the case. Do not use the Meter if it is damaged or the case (or part of the case) is removed.
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Model 72-10405/72-14625/72-10415: OPERATING MANUAL l Do not use or store the Meter in an environment of high temperature, humidity , explosive, inflammable and strong magnetic field. The performance of the Meter may deteriorate after dampened. l When using the test leads, keep your fingers behind the finger guards.
Model 72-10405/72-14625/72-10415: OPERATING MANUAL l Turn the Meter off when it is not in use and take out the battery when not using for a extended amount of time. l Constantly check the battery as it may leak when it has been using for some time, replace the battery as soon as leaking appears.
DC Voltage Measurement (72-14625 only) Resistance Measurement Diode Test Continuity Test Capacitance Test Frequency and Duty Cycle Test Temperature in Celsius (72-10405 only) Temperature in Fahrenheit (72-10405 only) DCA and ACA Measurement DCmA and ACmA Measurement 10A DC and AC Measurement Power off...
Model 72-10405/72-14625/72-10415: OPERATING MANUAL Functional Buttons Below table indicated for information about the functional button operations. Button Operation Performed Press and hold for 2 serconds to turn the display backlight on or off. (72-10405 and 72-14625 only) Press to enter or exit data hold mode.
Model 72-10405/72-14625/72-10415: OPERATING MANUAL Measurement Operation A. DC/AC Voltage Measurement (See figure 2) figure 2...
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Model 72-10405/72-14625/72-10415: OPERATING MANUAL 72-10405 72-14625 and 72-10415 If online frequency and duty cycle values are needed at this moment, only press Hz/% button to obtain relative data. However input amplitude concerning these two aspects should follow requirements as below:...
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If the circuit impedance is less than or equal to 10k , the error is negligible (0.1% or less). l For 72-10405:When measuring mV, you must press RANGE manually to enter mV range. l When voltage measurement has been completed, disconnect the connection between the testing leads and the circuit under test, and remove the testing leads away from the input terminals of the Meter.
Model 72-10405/72-14625/72-10415: OPERATING MANUAL B. DC/AC Current Measurement (See figure 3) figure 3...
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Model 72-10405/72-14625/72-10415: OPERATING MANUAL Warning Before connecting the Meter to the return circuit to be tested, cut off the current of the return circuit. If the fuse burns out during measurement, the Meter may be damaged or the operator himself may be hurt.
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Model 72-10405/72-14625/72-10415: OPERATING MANUAL 72-10405: display effective value of sine wave (mean value response). 72-14625 and 72-10415: display true rms value. 5. Press Hz% to obtain the frequency and duty cycle value. Input Amplitude: (DC electric level is zero) Input Amplitude: range 30%...
Model 72-10405/72-14625/72-10415: OPERATING MANUAL C. Measuring Resistance (See figure 4) figure 4...
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Model 72-10405/72-14625/72-10415: OPERATING MANUAL Warning To avoid damages to the Meter or to the devices under test, disconnect circuit power and discharge all the high-voltage capacitors before measuring resistance. To avoid harm to yourself, do not input higher than DC 60V or AC 30V voltages.
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Model 72-10405/72-14625/72-10415: OPERATING MANUAL D. Testing for Continuity (See figure 5) figure 5...
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The buzzer does not sound if the resistor to be tested is >35 Note l 72-10405 and 72-14625: open circuit voltage is around 0.45V 72-10415: open circuit voltage is around -1.2V l When continuity testing has been completed, disconnect the connection...
Model 72-10405/72-14625/72-10415: OPERATING MANUAL E. Testing Diodes (See figure 6) figure 6...
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Model 72-10405/72-14625/72-10415: OPERATING MANUAL l Connect the test leads to the proper terminals as said above to avoid error display. The LCD will display OL indicating diode being tested is open or polarity is reversed. The unit of diode is Volt (V), displaying the forward voltage drop readings.
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Model 72-10405/72-14625/72-10415: OPERATING MANUAL n the tested capacitor is more than 100uF figure 8...
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Model 72-10405/72-14625/72-10415: OPERATING MANUAL 72-10405 and 72-14625: 72-10415: 40MHz:unspecified For 72-10415:Measuring Audio frequency,if the input voltage is more than 15 volt. the meter will simulate the sound in same frequency.
When frequency measurement has been completed, disconnect the connection between the testing leads and the circuit under test, and remove the testing leads away from the input terminals of the Meter. H. Temperature Measurement (72-10405 only) (See figure 9) figure 9)
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Model 72-10405/72-14625/72-10415: OPERATING MANUAL Warning To avoid harm to yourself, do not input higher than DC 60V or AC 30V voltages. To measure temperature, connect the Meter as follows: 1. Set the rotary switch to 2. Insert the temperature probe into the input terminal as shown on the figure 9.
Model 72-10405/72-14625/72-10415: OPERATING MANUAL 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.
Press and hold RANGE for over 2 seconds to return to autoranging; the Meter beeps. MAX MIN button (72-10405 and 72-14625 only) l Press MAX MIN to start recording of maximum and minimum values. Steps the display through high (MAX) and low (MIN) readings. The Meter enters manual ranging mode after pressing MAX MIN button.
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Model 72-10405/72-14625/72-10415: OPERATING MANUAL l Do not use or store the Meter in a place of humidity, high temperature, explosive, inflammable and strong magnetic field. A. Replacing the Battery figure 12...
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Model 72-10405/72-14625/72-10415: OPERATING MANUAL Warning To avoid false readings, which could lead to possible electric shock or personal injury , replace the battery as soon as the battery indicator "C" appears. Make sure the test leads are disconnected from the circuit being tested before opening the case bottom.
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Model 72-10405/72-14625/72-10415: OPERATING MANUAL B. Replacing the Fuses figure 13...
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Model 72-10405/72-14625/72-10415: OPERATING MANUAL F1, 600mA H 1000V, 6.35x31.8mm F2, 10A H 1000V, 10.3 x 38.1mm...
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Model 72-10405/72-14625/72-10415: OPERATING MANUAL Tenma Test Equipment 300 S. Riverside Plaza #2200 Chicago IL, 60606 www.Tenma.com...
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