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5163420K_Instructions.qxd
18/09/2009
12:56
Page 1
ORDER CODE: EDI-516-3420K
MODEL DAM100
Auto Range Hi-Accuracy Digital
Multimeter - USB Interface
OPERATING MANUAL
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  • Page 1 5163420K_Instructions.qxd 18/09/2009 12:56 Page 1 ORDER CODE: EDI-516-3420K MODEL DAM100 Auto Range Hi-Accuracy Digital Multimeter - USB Interface OPERATING MANUAL F F u u n n c c t t i i o o n n s s : : •...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    5163420K_Instructions.qxd 18/09/2009 12:56 Page 2 CONTENT 1. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS ..................2 2. DESCRIPTION ......................4 3. FUNCTIONS DESCRIPTION..................10 4. PC-LINK SOFTWARE OPERATION ................18 5. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION ..................18 6. MAINTENANCE ......................22 7. PACK CONTENT ....................23 1. G E N E R A L I N S T R U C T I O N S This multimeter has been designed according to IEC1010 standards for electronic measuring instruments with an over-voltage category (CAT II 1000V, CAT III 600V) and pollution level 2.
  • Page 3 5163420K_Instructions.qxd 18/09/2009 12:56 Page 3 High Accuracy Digital Multimeter with USB Interface During use • Use EXTREME CAUTION when working around bare conductors or bus bars. • DO NOT operate the meter around explosive gas, vapour, or dust. • The meter MUST NOT BE USED in an environment with combustible gases, steam or dust pollution.

  • Page 4: Description

    5163420K_Instructions.qxd 18/09/2009 12:56 Page 4 2. D E S C R I P T I O N 2.1 Symbols: The front panel to the right, explanation being as follows: 1. A A connector: This is the positive input end for measurement of 0.5A-10A current, connected with a red meter probe.
  • Page 5 5163420K_Instructions.qxd 18/09/2009 12:56 Page 5 High Accuracy Digital Multimeter with USB Interface equivalent to the present value - the initial value. By pressing the key again the relative measurement state will be exited. (Pressing this key will not work during frequency and diode measurement). 12.
  • Page 6 5163420K_Instructions.qxd 18/09/2009 12:56 Page 6 2.2 Display Screen Icons: REFERENCE NUMBER SYMBOL FUNCTION ° ° C C ° ° F F Measures unit being °C or °F of temperature Measures unit being µF or nF of Capacitance m m n n F F m m µ...
  • Page 7 5163420K_Instructions.qxd 18/09/2009 12:56 Page 7 High Accuracy Digital Multimeter with USB Interface REFERENCE NUMBER SYMBOL FUNCTION D D C C Indicating it is now in the DC measurement state, while DC and AC displaying simultaneously, indicating it is DC+AC measurement Indicating it is now in the data-holding state When measuring 50µF to 5000µF capacitor under automatic range, for ensuring the accuracy of...
  • Page 8 5163420K_Instructions.qxd 18/09/2009 12:56 Page 8 2.4 Function Descriptions In addition to the conventional measurement functions this meter also possesses some special functions as follows: • T T r r u u e e E E f f f f e e c c t t i i v v e e V V a a l l u u e e ( ( T T R R U U E E R R M M S S ) ) m m e e a a s s u u r r e e m m e e n n t t : : All the measurement values of this meter on the AC voltage and AC current are true effective values, which distinguishes this meter from less accurate meters which can only measure the AC average value.
  • Page 9 5163420K_Instructions.qxd 18/09/2009 12:56 Page 9 High Accuracy Digital Multimeter with USB Interface • R R e e l l a a t t i i v v e e M M e e a a s s u u r r e e m m e e n n t t : : During relative measurement the meter remembers internally the instantaneously measured value (called initial value).

  • Page 10: Functions Description

    5163420K_Instructions.qxd 18/09/2009 12:56 Page 10 3. F U N C T I O N S D E S C R I P T I O N 3.1 AC V/dBm Measurement DO NOT try to measure voltage higher than 1000V. Select d d B B m m ~ ~ V V . Voltage ranges between AC 0.5V to 1000V. 1.
  • Page 11 5163420K_Instructions.qxd 18/09/2009 12:56 Page 11 High Accuracy Digital Multimeter with USB Interface 5. Read the measured value from the display screen. If ‘OL’ displays on the meter, it indicates the measured voltage exceeding the range of the meter and it is necessary to remove the both red and black probes from the measured circuit immediately avoid damage to the meter.
  • Page 12 5163420K_Instructions.qxd 18/09/2009 12:56 Page 12 ‘S S E E L L E E C C T T ‘ key) the automatic range will hold the measurement but it is not possible to change the range to manual mode. N N o o t t e e s s : : In cases where the probes are hanging in the air, the voltage inducted by the testing line may cause unstable readings on the display screen, but this will not affect the accuracy of measurement.
  • Page 13 5163420K_Instructions.qxd 18/09/2009 12:57 Page 13 High Accuracy Digital Multimeter with USB Interface 3.6 Resistance/Continuity Test Select Ω Ω . The measurement range of resistance is from 0.01Ω to 50MΩ. 1. Turn on the power and set the rotary switch to the position of Ω Ω V V m m V V Ω...
  • Page 14 5163420K_Instructions.qxd 18/09/2009 12:57 Page 14 N N o o t t e e s s : When performing measurement on 500µF to 5000µF capacitor, in order to ensure measurement accuracy the meter takes a relative long time to discharge capacitor, so it is relatively slow in refreshing the measured value. In addition, DO NOT perform capacitance measurement on a circuit board with parallel devices, for that may produce very large errors.
  • Page 15 5163420K_Instructions.qxd 18/09/2009 12:57 Page 15 High Accuracy Digital Multimeter with USB Interface the red testing line, while it displays as (‘-’) negative, it means the current is flowing into the meter from the black testing line. If it displays ‘OL’, indicating current exceeding range.
  • Page 16 5163420K_Instructions.qxd 18/09/2009 12:57 Page 16 3.11 Linear Frequency Measurement The measurement range is from 5Hz to 200KHz 1. When performing voltage or current measurement, in case of measured value being AC or including AC elements, it is possible to measure and display the alternating frequency by pressing the ~ ~ H H z z key.
  • Page 17 5163420K_Instructions.qxd 18/09/2009 12:57 Page 17 High Accuracy Digital Multimeter with USB Interface taken off the displayed value. When performing capacitance measurement, open the red and black testing line, press R R E E L L ∆ ∆ key to record the distributed capacitance, and after that performing capacitance measurement again, the distributed capacitance will have been taken off the displayed value.

  • Page 18: Pc-Link Software Operation

    5163420K_Instructions.qxd 18/09/2009 12:57 Page 18 3.16 Automatic Shutdown and Continuous Operation Mode Selection After turning the power ‘on’, the meter will in default enter the auto-shutdown timing state. If after 15 minutes you haven’t pressed any keys or turned the dial the meter will automatically turn off.
  • Page 19 5163420K_Instructions.qxd 18/09/2009 12:57 Page 19 High Accuracy Digital Multimeter with USB Interface • Infrared coupling USB interface. • Operating temperature: 0°C to 30°C (relative humidity 0 to 80%) / 31°C to 51°C (relative humidity 0 to 50%) • Storage temperature: -20°C to 60°C (relative humidity <= 80%) •...
  • Page 20 5163420K_Instructions.qxd 18/09/2009 12:57 Page 20 AC Current/DC Current + AC Current RANGE RESOLUTION ACCURACY VOLTAGE 40Hz~1KHz 1KHz~10KHz 10KHz~20KHz DROP 500µA 0.01µA ± (0.75% + 20) ± (1% + 20) ± (2% + 20) 102µV/µA 5000µA 0.1µA ± (0.75% + 10) ± (1% + 10) ±...
  • Page 21 5163420K_Instructions.qxd 18/09/2009 12:57 Page 21 High Accuracy Digital Multimeter with USB Interface Capacitance RANGE RESOLUTION ACCURACY 50nF 0.01nF ± (1% + 5) 500nF 0.1nF ± (1% + 5) 5µF ± (1% + 5) 50µF 10nF ± (1% + 5) 500µF 0.1µF ±...

  • Page 22: Maintenance

    5163420K_Instructions.qxd 18/09/2009 12:57 Page 22 6. M A I N T E N A N C E 6.1 Replacement of Batteries If symbol appears on the LCD screen during measurement, it indicates the total voltage of batteries is lower than 6.8V. For ensuring measurement accuracy, it is necessary to replace the batteries.

  • Page 23: Pack Content

    5163420K_Instructions.qxd 18/09/2009 12:57 Page 23 High Accuracy Digital Multimeter with USB Interface 7. P A C K C O N T E N T • Digital Digital Multimeter • Test probes • Clamp-on test leads • USB adaptor • CD ROM ‘PC-LINK’ software (Compatible with Windows 98ME, 2000, NT or XP) •...
  • Page 24 5163420K_Instructions.qxd 18/09/2009 12:57 Page 24 EDISON The Power Factory, PO Box 14, Wigston, Leicester, England. ISO 9001 Registered Company Edison Products are continuously being developed and improved. All details and illustrations are for guidance and may be subject to change.

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