Picotest M3500A User Manual
6.5 digit digital multimeter
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- Page 1 ® PICOTEST M3500A 6.5 Digit Digital Multimeter User’s Manual Printed date: 02/2009...
- Page 2 M3500A DMM...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
EATURE VERVIEW ..................... 6 1.2 W ARRANTY NFORMATION ................... 7 1.3 P RECAUTION OF PERATION ..................8 1.4 U M3500A ....................9 PKEEP OF 1.5 S AFETY NFORMATION ....................9 1.6 S YMBOLS AND ERMS ....................10 1.7 I NSPECTION ........................ - Page 4 3.6 D IODE EASUREMENTS ..................... 42 3.7 T EMPERATURE EASUREMENTS ................43 3.7.1 Thermocouple Measurements ............44 3.7.2 RTD Measurements ................44 3.7.2.1 2-Wire RTD Measurements..............45 3.7.2.2 3-Wire RTD Measurements..............46 3.7.2.3 4-Wire RTD Measurements..............48 4 FRONT PANEL OPERATIONS..................51 4.1 M EASUREMENT ONFIGURATION...
- Page 5 4.4.3 Reading Memory (Store & Recall) ........... 95 4.4.4 Sensitivity Band (Hold)................ 97 4.4.5 Scanning (Scan) ..................98 4.4.6 Stepping (Step) ..................102 4.4.7 Initial Mode..................... 104 4.4.8 Language....................105 4.4.9 Error Condition..................105 4.4.10 Firmware Revision................106 4.4.11 Calibration .................... 107 4.4.12 Self-Test ....................
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Page 6: General Information
If you have any questions after reading this information, please contact your local service representative. 1.1 Feature Overview M3500A is a 6.5 digit digital multimeter. It has 0.0015% 24-hour basic DC voltage accuracy at 10V range and 0.002% 24-hour basic resistance accuracy at 10kΩ range. -
Page 7: Warranty Information
If the equipment is used in a manner not specified by the manufacturer, the protection provided by the equipment may be impaired. 1. Warranty: PICOTEST CORP. guarantees that this product meets its published specifications at the time of shipment from the factory. -
Page 8: Precaution Of Operation
No other warranty is expressed or implied, except for the above mentioned. The remedies provided herein are the buyer’s sole and exclusive remedies. PICOTEST shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, special, incidental or consequential damages. Limitation of warranty 1. -
Page 9: Upkeep Of M3500A
If the incorrect display or abnormal beeps occurred you should stop using the equipment at once. Do not use the Meter around explosive gas or inflammable vapor. Wipe the surface of M3500A multimeter with a piece of dry and clean cloth. 1.5 Safety Information Caution! Please read through the following safety information before using the product. -
Page 10: Symbols And Terms
Do not try to operate the Meter if it is damaged. Disconnect the power from the equipment and consult the local service representative. Return the product to PICOTEST service department if necessary. 1.6 Symbols and Terms This symbol indicates hazards that may cause damages to the instrument or even result in personal injury. -
Page 11: Inspection
Optional accessories as you ordered. Multi-Point scanner card. (Optional) GPIB interface card. (Optional) The M3500A is provided with a Standard Test lead set, described below. Test Lead Ratings: IEC 61010-031 CAT III Operating Voltage: 1000V DC Current: 10 Ampers... -
Page 12: Options And Accessories
In addition, please don’t use a damaged Test Lead Set against the instrument break or personal injury. 1.8 Options and Accessories The following options and accessories are available from PICOTEST for use with the Model M3500A. Please refer to the following Table 1-1. Table 1-1 Part Name Part Number... -
Page 13: M3500A's Dimension
1.9 M3500A’s Dimension Please get the dimension’s information in the following different ways. 1. The dimension without the handle and the front & Rear Bumpers is in the following Picture 1. (LxWxD - 213.6x88.6x370 mm) 2. The dimension with the handle and the front & Rear Bumpers is in the following Picture 2. -
Page 14: Overview
2.1 Setting up Your M3500A Digital Multimeter The purpose of this section is to prepare users for using M3500A DMM. You may want to check if you have all the parts with your multimeter. All our products are handled and inspected professionally before shipping out to our customers. - Page 15 Figure 1-1 【Step 2】(Pull out the handle) When the handle is turned up to 90° with the multimeter please pull out the handle from the multimeter as shown in Figure 1-2. Figure 1-2 Ⅱ. Adjusting the position for your convenience Here are some example positions to suit users’...
- Page 16 Figure 1-3 【Position 2】 The adjusted position is for operation as shown in Figure 1-4。 Figure 1-4 【Position 3】 The carrying position is with the handle as shown in Figure 1-5。 Figure 1-5...
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Page 17: To Connect The Power
AC power. An incorrect voltage setting may cause severe damage to your instrument. Warning! The power cord supplied with M3500A contains a separate ground wire for use with grounded outlets. When proper connections are made, instrument chassis is connected to power line ground through the ground wire in the power cord. - Page 18 Figure 2-1 【Step 2】 Open the voltage setting selector cap as shown in Figure 2-2. (You might need a screwdriver to do so.) Figure 2-2 【Step 3】 Remove the red voltage setting selector from the right middle seam as shown in Figure 2-3. (You might need a screwdriver to do so.)
- Page 19 Figure 2-3 【Step 4】 Turn it over to 220V position as shown in Figure 2-4. Figure 2-4 【Step 5】 Insert the voltage setting selector back into the socket and close the cap as shown in Figure 2-5. Figure 2-5...
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Page 20: To Change The Fuse
2.1.2.2 To change the fuse Warning! Before replacing the power-line fuse, make sure the multimeter is disconnected from the AC power. You must be a qualified personnel to perform this action. Warning! For continued protection against fire or instrument damage, only replace fuse with the same type and rating. If the instrument repeatedly blows fuses, locate and correct the cause of the trouble before replacing the fuse.