IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS Read these instructions carefully and retain them for future use. If this product is passed to a third party, then these instructions must be included. When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and/or injury to persons including the following: WARNING...
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WARNING Risk of electric shock! Use special care when making measurements, if the voltages are greater than 25 V~ RMS or 35 V These voltages are considered a shock hazard. CAUTION Risk of injury! The probe tips are sharp for accuracy. Be careful when handling and reattach the probe tip shrouds after use.
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Mode Maximum Input A~, A 10 A, 1000V fast acting fuse (max. 30 seconds every 15 minutes) mA~, mA 800 mA, 1000V fast acting fuse V~, V 1000 V ~ / Frequency, Resistance, 250 V ~ / Capacitance, Diode Test, Continuity Surge Protection: 8 kV peak per IEC 61010 •...
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• When changing ranges always disconnect the connector leads from the circuit under test. • Inspect the condition of the connector leads and the product itself for any damage before operation. Repair or replace any damage before use. • Always discharge capacitors and remove power from the device under test before performing diode, resistance or continuity tests.
• Do not attempt repairs. There are no user serviceable parts. • When working in wet conditions, always attach the rain caps onto the open input jacks. • Always remove the connector leads before replacing the battery or fuses. Battery Warnings •...
Explanation of Symbols The signal word that indicates a hazard with a medium level of WARNING risk which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. The signal word that indicates a hazard that if not prevented CAUTION could result in minor or moderate injury.
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Direct current (DC). Earth (ground) terminal/potential. Product is protected against the effects IP67 of temporary immersion in water. Typical Applications: • Single phase receptacles and connected loads • Household appliances, power tools CAT II • Outlets more than 30ft (10m) from a Cat III source •...
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Typical Applications: • Three-phase circuits and single phase lighting circuits in commercial buildings • Equipment in fixed installations such CAT III as 3-phase motors, switchgear and distribution panels 1000V • Lighting circuits in commercial buildings • Feeder lines in industrial plants •...
Intended Use • This product is intended to perform electrical measurements on CAT III locations (3-phase and single phase distribution) and CAT IV locations (3-phase and single phase primary overcurrent protection devices and ripple control units). • This product covers CAT II and CAT I locations. •...
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Display HOLD / button MAX/MIN button input jack RANGE button COM input jack MODE button Test probe holders Function switch Tilt stand Battery 10A input jack compartment CAT III/IV probe tip μA/mA input jack shrouds Test probes with REL button connector leads Hz/% button Rain caps...
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H Display hold Relative Units of Continuity measurement % Percent (duty Diode test cycle) Minus sign Battery status AC Alternating Auto power-off current/voltage DC Direct Display reading current/voltage Auto Range VFD Variable indicator frequency drive MAX-MIN indicator mode...
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Function switch Position Function / Measurement AC/DC current (µA) / frequency / duty cycle AC/DC current (mA) / frequency / duty cycle AC/DC current up to 10 A / frequency / duty cycle AC voltage / frequency / duty cycle / variable frequency drive mode DC voltage AC/DC voltage (mV) / frequency / duty cycle Resistance / diode test / continuity /...
Changing Batteries WARNING Risk of electric shock! Disconnect the product from any circuit, remove the connector leads (Q) from the input jacks (F)/(G)/ (K)/(L), and turn OFF the product before opening the battery compartment (O). Do not operate the product with an open battery compartment. NOTICE Replace the battery when the low battery indicator (4) is shown on the display (A).
Operation NOTICE Keep the protection plugs of the connector leads and reattach after use. Switching the product on/off • To switch the product on, set the function switch (E) to the desired measurement mode. • To switch the product off, set the function switch (E) to the OFF position.
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Switching the display backlight on/off • Press and hold the HOLD / button (G) to switch the display backlight on/off. Display hold • To freeze the display reading, press the HOLD / button (J). The H indicator (1) lights up. •...
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• Press and hold the RANGE button (C) for more than 1 second to exit manual mode and restore automatic range setting. The Auto Range indicator (7) lights up. Relative measurement The relative measurement feature allows measurements to be made relative to a stored value.
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DC voltage measurement NOTICE Doing voltage measurements while the + connector lead (Q) is left on the ampere input jacks (F,G) will blow the product’s internal fuse if it draws a current greater than the internal fuses connected are rated for. NOTICE Risk of damage! Do not measure motors with unstable power.
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• Set the function switch (E) to the V position. • Insert the black connector lead (Q) into the COM input jack (L). • Insert the red connector lead (Q) into the input jack (K). • Connect the test probes (Q) in parallel to the circuit under test.
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• Set the function switch (E) to the V~ Hz % VFD position. “AC” will be indicated on the display. • Insert the black connector lead (Q) into the COM input jack (L). • Insert the red connector lead (Q) into the input jack (K).
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VFD mode (Variable-Frequency Drive) NOTICE The VFD mode filters out noise providing a more stable reading when measuring voltage on variable frequency drives. The voltage range in the VFD mode is 50 V to 700V AC. • In AC voltage measurement mode, press and hold the MODE button (D) for 2 seconds.
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• In AC voltage measurement mode, press the Hz/% button (I). Hz (Hertz) lights up. • Connect in parallel the test probes (Q) to the circuit or component being measured. • The stabilized value on the display (A) is read as the actual reading.
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Voltage measurements (mV) • Set the function switch (E) to the mV Hz % position. • Press the MODE button (D) to switch between AC and DC mode. AC (13) or DC (14) lights up. • Insert the black connector lead (Q) into the COM input jack (L) •...
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Frequency mode (mV~) (electrical) • In AC voltage measurement mode, press the Hz/% button (I). Hz (Hertz) lights up. • Connect in parallel the test probes (Q) to the circuit or component being measured. • The stabilized value on the display (A) is read as the actual reading.
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• Insert the black connector lead (Q) into the COM input jack (L). • For current measurements of up to 6000 μA, set the function switch (E) to the μA Hz % position and insert the red plug connector lead into the μA/mA input jack (G).
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• Press the MODE button (D) to switch between AC and DC mode. AC (13) or DC (14) lights up. • Turn off the power to the circuit under test. Break the connection line/track and separate the 2 points where the flow of current must be measured.
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Duty Cycle mode (AC) • When measuring AC current, press the Hz% button (I) twice. % (percent) lights up. • The stabilized value on the display (A) is read as the actual reading. Resistance measurement WARNING Risk of electric shock! To avoid electric shock, disconnect power from the unit under test and discharge all capacitors before taking any resistance measurements.
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• Set the function switch (E) to the Ω position. • Insert the black connector lead (Q) into the COM input jack (L). • Insert the red connector lead (Q) into the input jack (K). • Ω should light up on the display (A). •...
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• Set the function switch (E) to the Ω position. • Insert the black connector lead (Q) into the COM input jack (L) • Insert the red connector lead (Q) into the input jack (K). • Press the MODE button to switch to diode test mode.
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• Set the function switch (E) to the Ω position. • Insert the black connector lead (Q) into the COM input jack (L). • Insert the red connector lead (Q) into the input jack (K). • Press the MODE button twice to switch to continuity check mode.
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• If the circuit is open, OL lights up on the display (A). Capacitance measurement WARNING Risk of electric shock! Never test capacitance on live circuits. Safely discharge capacitor before testing. NOTICE To avoid electric shock or measurement errors, discharge the capacitor under test before measuring.
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• Press the MODE button 3 times to switch to capacitance measurement mode. nF should light up as the unit (2). • Touch the test probes (Q) to the capacitor under test. • The stabilized value on the display (A) is read as the actual reading.
• Insert the red connector lead (Q) into the input jack (K). • Touch the test probes (Q) across the circuit or part under test. • Press the Hz/% button (I) to switch between frequency measurement (Hz) and duty cycle (%) measurement. The appropriate indicator Hz (2) or % (3) lights up.
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Replacing the fuses WARNING Risk of electric shock! Disconnect the product from any circuit, remove the connector leads (Q) from the input jacks (F)/(G)/ (K)/(L), and turn OFF the product before opening the battery compartment (O). Do not operate the product with an open battery compartment.
Storage • Store the product in its original packaging in a dry area. Keep away from children and pets. Battery Disposal Do not dispose of used batteries with your household waste. Take them to an appropriate disposal/collection site. Specifications NOTICE Accuracy specifications consist of two elements: –...
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DC voltage Range Resolution Accuracy 60 mV 0.01 mV ±0.9 % f.m.* ±9 digits 600 mV 0.1 mV 0.001 V ±0.5 % f.m.* ±5 digits 60 V 0.01 V 600 V 0.1 V ±0.6 % f.m.* ±6 digits 1000V AC voltage (45 Hz to 1 kHz) Range Resolution Accuracy...
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Accuracy 50–700 V 0.1 V / 1 V ±4 % f.m.* ±3 digits DC current Range Resolution Accuracy 600 μA 0.1 μA 6000 μA 1 μA ±1 % f.m.* ±3 digits 60 mA 0.01 m A 600 mA 0.1 mA 6.000 A 0.001 A ±1.5 % f.m.* ±3 digits 10 A 0.01 A...
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• 10 A: Max. 30 seconds with reduced accuracy. • All AC current ranges are specified from 5 % of range to 100 % of range. • AC current bandwidth: 45 Hz to 1 kHz (sinusoidal); 50/60 Hz (all waves). Resistance Range Resolution Accuracy 600Ω...
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10 Hz to 1 kHz 0.01 Hz ±0.5 % f.m.* Sensitivity: mV~ range (>100 mV), V~ range (>6 % range), 6000 μA / 600 mA / 10 A range (>6 % range), 600 μA / 60 mA / 6 A (>60 % range) Duty cycle Range Resolution Accuracy 0.1 to 99.9 % 0.1 %...
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Continuity Measurement Output Test current Beeping tone when max. 0.35 mA resistance is less than (50 Ω) Diode Measurement Output Test A is max. Forward voltage drop of 0.9 mA, open circuit diode voltage max. 3.2 V General Power supply: 9 V , 1 x (6F22) Max. measurement CAT III: 1000 V voltage: Cat IV: 600 V...
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Fuses: mA, μA ranges: 0.8 A/1000 V ceramic fast blow A range: 10 A/1000 V ceramic fast blow. Display: 6000 counts backlit Measurement rate: 2 readings per second, nominal Input impedance: >10 MΩ (V and V~) AC response: True RMS (A~ and V~) ACV bandwidth: 45 Hz to 1 kHz...
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