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1) SAFETY This manual contains information and warnings that must be followed for operating the meter safely and maintaining the meter in a safe operating condition. If the meter is used in a manner not specified by the manufacturer, the protection provided by the meter may be impaired.
INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS Marking of Electrical and Electronic Equipment (EEE). Do not dispose of this product as unsorted municipal waste. Contact a qualified recycler Refer to the explanation in this Manual Possibility of electric shock Earth (Ground) Meter protected throughout by Double Insulation or Reinforced insulation Fuse Direct Current (DC) Alternating Current (AC)
3) PRODUCT DESCRIPTION This user's manual uses only a representative model (Model 197) for illustrations. Please refer to specification details for function availability to different models. 1) Antenna for Non-Contact EF- Detection Hand/Finger Barrier indicate the limits of safe access meter during measurement...
4) OPERATION Note: Before and after hazardous voltage measurements, test the voltage function on a known source such as line voltage to determine proper meter functioning. AutoCheck mode (Models 197 & 195 only) This innovative AutoCheck feature automatically selects the measurement function of ACV , DCV, or Resistance () based on the input via test leads.
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to step through the ranges or functions. *As Hazardous-Alert: When making resistance measurements in AutoCheck mode, an unexpected display of voltage readings alerts you that the object under test is being energized. *Ghost-voltage Buster: Ghost-voltages are unwanted stray signals coupled from adjacent hard signals, which confuse common multimeter voltage measurements.
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, DCA & DC+ACA (Models 198PV & 197 only) functions Input is made through the clamp jaws for non-invasive current measurements. Defaults at ACA Function. Press SELECT button momentarily and release to select the subject functions in sequence.
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Note: (Application and removal of the Clamp-on meter) For non-invasive current measurements, press the jaw trigger and clamp the jaws around conductor(s) of only one single pole of a circuit for load current measurement. Make sure the jaws are completely closed, or else it will introduce measurement errors. Enclosing conductor(s) of more than one pole of a circuit may result in differential current (like identifying leakage current) measurement.
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2. When using Capacitance function, discharge capacitor(s) before making any measurements. Large value capacitors should be discharged through an appropriate resistance load...
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Temperature function (Models 198PV & 197 only) C (Celsius) readings. Press SELECT button momentarily and release to Defaults at select F (Fahrenheit) readings. Inputs are made through the test lead terminals. Be sure to insert the banana plug type-K temperature bead probe Bkp60 with correct polarities.
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Electric Field EF-Detection In Voltage or Current function, press the EF button momentarily and release to toggle to EF-Detection feature. The meter displays “E.F.” when it is ready. Signal strength is indicated as a series of bar-graph segments on the display together with variable beep tones.
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the meter to the PC computer RS232 or USB ports. Press and hold the HOLD button while turning the meter on to enable meter PC-COMM output. Hold The hold feature freezes the display for later views. Press the HOLD button momentarily and release to toggle the hold feature.
Disabling Auto-Power-Off Press and hold the SELECT button while turning the meter on to temporarily disable the Auto-Power-Off (APO) feature. Turn the rotary switch OFF and then back on to resume. 5) MAINTENANCE Note: To avoid electrical shock, disconnect the meter from any circuit, remove the test leads from the input jacks and turn OFF the meter before opening the case.
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accuracy. The meter uses standard 1.5V AA Size (IEC LR6) battery X 2 Loosen the 2 captive screws from the battery cover case. Lift the battery cover case. Replace the batteries. Replace the battery cover case. Re-fasten the screws.
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GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS Display: 3-5/6 digits 6000 counts & 3-1/2 digits 1,999 counts for Hz Polarity: Automatic Update Rate: 5 per second nominal; Operating Temperature: 0C to 40C Relative Humidity: Maximum relative humidity 80% for temperature up to 31C decreasing linearly to 50% relative humidity at 40C Pollution degree: 2 Storage Temperature: -20C to 60C, <...
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