Extech Instruments EX510 User Manual
Extech Instruments EX510 User Manual

Extech Instruments EX510 User Manual

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Industrial Multimeter
Extech EX510

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  • Page 1 User's Guide Industrial Multimeter Extech EX510...
  • Page 2 Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of the Extech EX510 Autoranging Multimeter. This meter measures AC/DC Voltage, AC/DC Current, Resistance, Frequency (electrical & electronic), Diode Test, and Continuity. It features a waterproof, rugged design for heavy duty use. Proper use and care of this meter will provide many years of reliable service.
  • Page 3: Safety Instructions

    NEVER operate the meter unless the back cover and the battery and fuse covers are in place and fastened securely. If the equipment is used in a manner not specified by the manufacturer, the protection provided by the equipment may be impaired. EX510 V2.2 4/05/07...
  • Page 4: Controls And Jacks

    Amps kilo (10 ) (ohms) Farads (capacitance) mega (10 ) (ohms) Ω Ohms Hertz (frequency) Volts Percent (duty ratio) Relative Alternating current AUTO Autoranging Direct current HOLD Display hold ºF Degrees Fahrenheit ºC Degrees Centigrade Maximum Minimum EX510 V2.2 4/05/07...
  • Page 5: Dc Voltage Measurements

    4. Read the voltage in the display. 5. Press the HZ/% button to indicate “Hz”. 6. Read the frequency in the display. 7. Press the Hz/% button again to indicate “%”. 8. Read the % of duty cycle in the display. EX510 V2.2 4/05/07...
  • Page 6: Dc Current Measurements

    10. Press the Hz/% button to indicate “Hz”. 11. Read the frequency in the display. 12. Press the Hz/% button again to indicate “%”. 13. Read the % duty cycle in the display. 14. Press the Hz/% button to return to current measurement. EX510 V2.2 4/05/07...
  • Page 7: Resistance Measurements

    4. Touch the test probes to the diode under test. Forward voltage will typically indicate 0.400 to 0.700V. Reverse voltage will indicate “OL”. Shorted devices will indicate near 0V and an open device will indicate “OL” in both polarities. EX510 V2.2 4/05/07...
  • Page 8: Autoranging/Manual Range Selection

    2. Press the MAX/MIN key again and the display icon "MIN" will appear. The meter will display and hold the minimum reading and will update only when a new “min” occurs. 3. To exit MAX/MIN mode press and hold the MAX/MIN key for 2 seconds. EX510 V2.2 4/05/07...
  • Page 9: Relative Mode

    MODE button and turn the meter on. LOW BATTERY INDICATION icon will appear in the lower left conner of the display when the battery voltage becomes low. Replace the battery when this appears. EX510 V2.2 4/05/07...
  • Page 10: Maintenance

    WARNING: To avoid electric shock, do not operate the meter until the battery cover is in place and fastened securely. NOTE: If your meter does not work properly, check the fuses and batteries to make sure that they are still good and that they are properly inserted. F1 F2 EX510 V2.2 4/05/07...
  • Page 11: Replacing The Fuses

    Warranty EXTECH INSTRUMENTS CORPORATION warrants the basic instrument to be free of defects in parts and workmanship for three years from date of shipment (a six month limited warranty applies on sensors and cables). If it should become necessary to return the...
  • Page 12: Specifications

    (20A: 30 sec max with reduced accuracy) All AC voltage ranges are specified from 5% of range to 100% of range NOTE: Accuracy is stated at 65 F to 83 F (18 C to 28 C) and less than 75% RH. EX510 V2.2 4/05/07...
  • Page 13 Pulse width: 100µs - 100ms, Frequency: 5Hz to 150kHz Note: Accuracy specifications consist of two elements: • (% reading) – This is the accuracy of the measurement circuit. • (+ digits) – This is the accuracy of the analog to digital converter. EX510 V2.2 4/05/07...
  • Page 14 The UL mark does not indicate that this product has been evaluated for the accuracy of its readings. Copyright © 2007 Extech Instruments Corporation. All rights reserved including the right of reproduction in whole or in part in any form.

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