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True RMS Industrial True RMS Industrial Multimeter Multimeter Please read this manual before switching the unit on. Important safety information inside.
True RMS Industrial Multimeter User's Guide True RMS Industrial Multimeter User's Guide True RMS Industrial Multimeter User's Guide True RMS Industrial Multimeter User's Guide 1.Introduction Congratulations on your purchase the True RMS Autoranging Multimeter. This meter measures AC/DC Voltage,AC/DC Current, Resistance,Capacitance, Frequency,Duty Cycle,Diode Test,and Continuity plus Thermocouple Temperature.It features a waterproof,rugged design for heavy duty use.Proper use and care of this meter will provide many years of reliable...
True RMS Industrial Multimeter User's Guide 2-1 Per IEC1010 Overvoltage Installation Category Overvoltage Category I Equipment of OVERVOLTAGE CATEGORY I is equipment for connection to circuits in which measures are taken to limit the transient overvoltages to an appropriate low level. Note –...
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True RMS Industrial Multimeter User's Guide True RMS Industrial Multimeter User's Guide True RMS Industrial Multimeter User's Guide True RMS Industrial Multimeter User's Guide • Use great care when making measurements if the voltages are greater than 25 VAC rms or 35 VDC. These voltages are considered a shock hazard.
True RMS Industrial Multimeter User's Guide 2-3 safety Instructions This meter has been designed for safe use,but must be operated with caution.The rules listed below must be carefully followed for safe operation. • NEVER apply voltage or current to the meter that exceeds the specified maximum: Input Protection Limits Function...
True RMS Industrial Multimeter User's Guide True RMS Industrial Multimeter User's Guide True RMS Industrial Multimeter User's Guide True RMS Industrial Multimeter User's Guide 5.Operating Instructions WARNING: Risk of electrocution.High-voltage circuits,both AC and DC,are very dangerous and should be measured with great care.
True RMS Industrial Multimeter User's Guide 5-2 DC/AC Millivolt Measurements CAUTION: Do not measure DC/AC voltages if a motor on the circuit is being switched ON or OFF.Large voltage surges may occur that can damage the meter. • Rotate the function switch to the mV DC-AC position.
True RMS Industrial Multimeter User's Guide True RMS Industrial Multimeter User's Guide True RMS Industrial Multimeter User's Guide True RMS Industrial Multimeter User's Guide •For current measurements up to 10A DC, set the function switch to the 10A/HZ/% position and insert the red test lead banana plug into the 10A jack.
True RMS Industrial Multimeter User's Guide 5-5 Continuity Check WARNING: To avoid electric shock,never measure continuity on circuits or wires that have voltage on them. •Rotate the function switch to the position. Auto PEAK MAX MIN HOLD %ºFºC MK Ω •Insert the black lead banana plug μ...
True RMS Industrial Multimeter User's Guide True RMS Industrial Multimeter User's Guide True RMS Industrial Multimeter User's Guide True RMS Industrial Multimeter User's Guide 5-6 Thermocouple Temperature Measurements •Rotate the function switch to the TYPE K position. •Insert the Temperature Probe into the input jacks,making sure to Auto PEAK MAX MIN HOLD %ºFºC...
True RMS Industrial Multimeter User's Guide •Touch the test leads to the capacitor to be tested. •Read the capacitance value in the display. 8 Frequency(DUTY CYCLE)Measurements • Rotate t the function switch to Auto PEAK MAX MIN HOLD Hz/% position. %ºFºC MK Ω...
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True RMS Industrial Multimeter User's Guide True RMS Industrial Multimeter User's Guide True RMS Industrial Multimeter User's Guide True RMS Industrial Multimeter User's Guide MAX/MIN •Press the MAX/MIN key to activate the MAX/MIN recording mode. The display icon "MAX" will appear. The meter will display and hold the maximum reading and will update only when a new "max"...
True RMS Industrial Multimeter User's Guide DISPLAY BACKLIGHT Press the HOLD/ key for >2 second to turn the backlight on.The backlight will automatically turn off after 10 seconds. HOLD The hold function freezes the reading in the display.Press the HOLD key momentarily to activate or to exit the HOLD function. LOW BATTERY INDICATION When the low battery icon appears in the display,the...
True RMS Industrial Multimeter User's Guide True RMS Industrial Multimeter User's Guide True RMS Industrial Multimeter User's Guide True RMS Industrial Multimeter User's Guide • Handle The Meter Gently And Carefull y. Dropping it can damage the electronic parts or the case. •...
True RMS Industrial Multimeter User's Guide 6-2 Replacing The Fuses WARNING :To avoid electric shock,disconnect the test leads from any source of voltage before removing the meter cover. •Disconnect the test leads from the meter. •Remove the battery cover (two "B" screws) and the battery. •Remove the six "A"...
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True RMS Industrial Multimeter User's Guide True RMS Industrial Multimeter User's Guide True RMS Industrial Multimeter User's Guide True RMS Industrial Multimeter User's Guide Enclosure Double molded, Waterproof (Ip67) Diode Test Test current of 0.9mA maximum, open circuit voltage 2.8V DC typical Continuity Check Audible signal will sound if the resistance is less than 35Ω(approx.),...
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True RMS Industrial Multimeter User's Guide One 9 volt (NEDA 1604) battery Battery mA,μA ranges;0.5A/1000V ceramic Fuses fast blow A range;10A/1000V ceramic fast blow 5ºC to 40ºC(41ºF to 104ºF) Operating Temperature -20ºC to 60ºC(-4ºF to 140ºF) Storage Temperature Max 80% up to 31ºC (87ºF) Operating Humidity decreasing linearly to 50% at 40ºC (104ºF)
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