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Example: industrial devices. Measurement category II corresponds to measurements taken on circuits directly connected to low-voltage installations. Example: power supply to domestic electrical appliances and portable tools. Multimeter Models 5212/5215/5217 GlobalTestSupply www. .com Find Quality Products Online at: sales@GlobalTestSupply.com...
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Instruments. Replace the battery immediately if the symbol appears on the display. Disconnect all leads before opening the battery access cover. Use personal protection equipment when conditions require it. Multimeter Models 5212/5215/5217 GlobalTestSupply www. .com Find Quality Products Online at:...
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0.4 x 1.2" (10 x 30mm) ..............Fuse - Set of 5, 0.63A, 1000V (Fast Blow), 10kA, 0.25 x 1.26" (6.3 x 32mm) ..............Check our Storefront at www.aemc.com for availability Multimeter Models 5212/5215/5217 GlobalTestSupply www. .com Find Quality Products Online at:...
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The Digital Multimeter Models 5212, 5215, and 5217 measure electrical and physical quantities, including: AC and DC Voltage AC and DC Current Resistance and Continuity Capacitance Frequency and duty cycle (Model 5217) Temperature (Model 5217) The instrument can also perform continuity checks, voltage detection, and diode testing (including forward bias voltage).
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Auto Range Max-Min Frequency (Hz) and Duty Cycle Relative Measurement Sleep Mode Multimeter Models 5212/5215/5217 GlobalTestSupply www. .com Find Quality Products Online at: sales@GlobalTestSupply.com...
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Long (>2s) press: turns on back- (Model 5217) Maximum/Minimum button µ/mA current input terminal (Models 5215 and 5217) (Models 5215/5217) Measurement selection dial Voltage input terminal 10A current input terminal Multimeter Models 5212/5215/5217 GlobalTestSupply www. .com Find Quality Products Online at: sales@GlobalTestSupply.com...
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Max, Min, or Max minus Min indicator Diode test selected Fahrenheit or Celsius indicator AC or DC indicator Display Hold enabled (nano, micro, or milli) Capacitance (Farads) indicator Multimeter Models 5212/5215/5217 GlobalTestSupply www. .com Find Quality Products Online at: sales@GlobalTestSupply.com...
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Hz% (Model 5217) enables frequency and duty cycle measurement (§ 2.3.8). The rotary selection dial determines the type of measurement to be made. µ Figure 2-4 (Model 5217) xxxx Multimeter Models 5212/5215/5217 GlobalTestSupply www. .com Find Quality Products Online at: sales@GlobalTestSupply.com...
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(Models 5215 and 5217) is used for measuring AC and DC current up to 10A, and (Model 5217) current frequency/duty cycle. For the Model 5212 this terminal is used for all current measurements. For the Models 5215 and 5217 this is used for (amp) measurements.
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7. Turn ON the instrument by selecting any dial setting and check that it powers up correctly. Then check the LCD to see whether or not the Low Battery indicator is displayed. If so, replace the batteries. Figure 3-1 Multimeter Models 5212/5215/5217 GlobalTestSupply www. .com Find Quality Products Online at: sales@GlobalTestSupply.com...
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This lets you mount the instrument to a wall or other permanent location. The removable protective housing includes a set of molded- a magnetic surface. Multimeter Models 5212/5215/5217 GlobalTestSupply www. .com Find Quality Products Online at:...
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“freeze” a measurement displayed on the screen. displays the maximum and minimum 5217). subsequent measurements will be compared (Models 5215 and 5217). Multimeter Models 5212/5215/5217 GlobalTestSupply www. .com Find Quality Products Online at: sales@GlobalTestSupply.com...
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3. Press the obtained by subtracting the maximum from the minimum. (The symbol appears.) 4. To exit this mode, press and hold down the button for longer than 2 seconds. Multimeter Models 5212/5215/5217 GlobalTestSupply www. .com Find Quality Products Online at: sales@GlobalTestSupply.com...
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Diode test (including measuring forward bias voltage and polarity detection) Continuity check Non-contact voltage detection In addition, the Model 5217 provides the following measurements: Frequency and duty cycle Temperature Multimeter Models 5212/5215/5217 GlobalTestSupply www. .com Find Quality Products Online at: sales@GlobalTestSupply.com...
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3. Turn the dial to 4. Touch the probes to the desired points in the circuit under test. If there is continuity, the circuit’s resistance is displayed on the LCD. If this short circuit. Multimeter Models 5212/5215/5217 GlobalTestSupply www. .com Find Quality Products Online at: sales@GlobalTestSupply.com...
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Allow one minute for thermal stabilization. Press the yellow button to toggle between Celsius (°C) and Fahrenheit (°F). If the measured temperature exceeds 1300°C (2372°F) the LCD displays the symbol. Multimeter Models 5212/5215/5217 GlobalTestSupply www. .com Find Quality Products Online at: sales@GlobalTestSupply.com...
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Digital LCD: • Models 5215 and 5217: 6000 count updates 3 times/s • Model 5212: 4000 count updates 3 times/s Operating: -4°F to 120°F (-20° to 50°C) Storage: -22°F to 130°F (-30° to 55°C) 150ppm (for T °C function 0.15%/°C) <...
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0°C to 50°C (32°F to 122°F) 0.1°C (0.2°F) (±5.4°F) -55°C to 0°C (-67°F to 32°F) 0.1°C (0.2°F) (9%+3.6°F) 10.00Hz 0.01Hz 100.0Hz 0.1Hz 1%+3cts 1.000kHz 0.1% to 99.9% approximately 1% Multimeter Models 5212/5215/5217 GlobalTestSupply www. .com Find Quality Products Online at: sales@GlobalTestSupply.com...
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4. Touch the tips of the two leads together. The buzzer beeps, and a the fuse is good. If appears on the LCD, replace the fuse (see 4.3.3). Multimeter Models 5212/5215/5217 GlobalTestSupply www. .com Find Quality Products Online at:...
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Service Center at one-year intervals for recalibration, or as required by other standards or internal procedures. The Models 5212, 5215, connecting the inputs to a calibrator and pressing the front panel push buttons.
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The Models 5212, 5215 & 5217 are warranted to the owner for a period of three years from the date of original purchase against defects in manufacture. This limited warranty is given by AEMC ® Instruments, not by the distributor from whom it was purchased.
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