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Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of Extech model MM560 or MM570 digital multimeter. Properly used, this meter will provide many years of reliable service. MultiMaster™ Meters provides high resolution, high accuracy, true rms measurements of AC Voltage and Current, DC Voltage and Current, AC+DC, Resistance, Frequency, Capacitance, Duty Cycle, dBm, Peak, %4-20, Diode, and Continuity.
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7. Use great care when making measurements if the voltages are greater than 25VAC rms or 35VDC. These voltages are considered a shock hazard. 8. Always discharge capacitors and remove power from the device under test before performing Capacitance, Diode, Resistance or Continuity tests.
CAPACITANCE Range Accuracy* 50.00nF, 500.0nF 0.8% + 3d 1.0% + 3d 5.000µF 2.0% + 3d 50.00µF 3.5% + 5d 500.0µF 5.0% + 5d 9999µF *Accuracies with film capacitor or better FREQUENCY, AC LINE LEVEL Range 5.0000Hz to 200.000kHz Accuracy 0.002% + 4d Sensitivity 500mV range 0.1V min...
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DC Loop Current %4 to 20mA: 4mA = 0% (zero), 20mA = 100% (span), Resolution: 0.01%, Accuracy: ±25d Diode Test: Accuracy: 1%+1d, Current 0.8mA(typical), Open circuit: <3.5VDC Peak Capture (Instantaneous Peak Hold): Accuracy: Specified accuracy ±100 digits for changes > 0.8ms in duration Audible Continuity: Measurement threshold: Between 20Ω...
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Auto Power Off: After 17 minutes of inactivity with no input signal. Power consumption during auto power off; 20µA Safety: The MultiMaster™ Series meters are intended for indoor use and are protected, against the users, by double insulation per EN61010-1 and IEC61010-1 2nd Edition (2001) to CAT III 1000V &...
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Meter Description (MM570 Shown) 1. Liquid Crystal display 2. Function push-keys 3. Rotary function switch 4. 10A/-T2 input jack 5. V/Hz/Ω/Cap/+T1 input jack 6. COM input jack/-T1 input 7. mA-uA current/+T2 input jack NOTE: RS-232 Optical interface is located on the top rear of the meter. Considerations &...
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DC+AC True RMS DC+AC True RMS calculates both of the AC and DC components given by the expression when making measurement, and can responds accurately to the total effective RMS value regardless of the waveform. Distorted waveforms with the presence of DC components and harmonics may cause: 1) Overheated transformers, generators and motors to burn out faster than normal...
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Analog bar-graph The analog bar graph provides a visual indication of measurement like a traditional analog meter needle. It is excellent in detecting faulty contacts, identifying potentiometer clicks, and indicating signal spikes during adjustments. Default Functions The Multimaster™ will set the function last used as the default function. For example, if dBm is last used in the VAC position, the meter will display dBm the next time that function is selected.
Operation Measurement Considerations NOTICE: Read and understand all warning and caution statements listed in the safety section of this operation manual prior to using this meter. 1. Always move the rotary function switch to the OFF position when the meter is not in use. This meter has Auto Power OFF that automatically shuts the meter OFF if 17 minutes elapse without activity.
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2. For current measurements up to 5000µA, set the function switch to the "µA" position and insert the red test lead into the mA-µA jack. 3. For current measurements up to 500mA, set the function switch to the "A/mA" position and insert the red test lead into the mA-µA jack. 4.
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6. For Continuity tests, if the resistance is less than the threshold (20Ω to 200Ω), an audible tone will sound.
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Capacitance Measurements 1. Insert the black lead into the negative COM jack and the red test lead into the positive CAP jack. 2. Set the function switch to the " CAP" position. 3. Press the SELECT key momentarily to select Capacitance 4.
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Diode Test 1. Insert the black lead into the negative COM jack and the red test lead into the positive CAP jack 2. Set the function switch to the " CAP" position. 3. Press the SELECT key momentarily to select the diode function 4.
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Relative mode Relative Zero allows the user to offset the meter by using the displayed value as the zero reference value. Practically all of the displayed readings can be set as the relative reference value including the MAX/MIN recording feature. Press the key momentarily to activate and to exit Relative Zero mode.
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RS-232 PC Interface This instrument is equipped with an optically isolated interface port (located on the rear of the meter). An optional Windows software and interface package is available for data acquisition applications. This optional kit is required to connect the meter to a PC. The software provides digital, analog, and graphical data displays.
Fuse Replacement 1. Remove the four screws from the case bottom and stand using a Philips head screwdriver. 2. Lift the end of the case bottom nearest the input jacks until it unsnaps from the case top 3. Replace the battery or blown fuse(s) 4.
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