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- Page 1 Operating Instruction for True RMS Multimeter & MG530 Insulation Tester Insulation Tester and Digital Multimeter Please read this manual before switching the unit on. Important safety information inside.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
True RMS Multimeter & Insulation Tester Page Content 1.Precautions and Safety Measures..........1-1.International Safety Symbols........... 1-2.Safety Information..............1-3.Input Protection Limits ............1-4.Per IEC1010 Overvoltage Installation Category ......1-5.Electromagnetic Environment........... 2.General Description............... 3.Description................... 3-1.Meter Description..............3-2.Description of the Display............3-3.Button Function............... 4.Operating Instructions.............. -
Page 3: Precautions And Safety Measures
True RMS Multimeter & Insulation Tester 1.Precautions and Safety Measures • The instrument has been designed in compliance with directive IEC/EN61010-1 relevant to electronic measuring instruments. • For your safety and in order to prevent damaging the instrument, please carefully follow the procedures described in this manual and read all notes preceded by symbol with the utmost attention. -
Page 4: 1-3.Input Protection Limits
True RMS Multimeter & Insulation Tester • Do not attempt to measure resistance or continuity on a live circuit. • Make sure the circuit under test does not include components that can be damaged by 1000VDC; such devices include power factor correction capacitors, low voltage mineral insulated cables, electronic light dimmers, and ballast/starters for fluorescent lamps. -
Page 5: 1-4.Per Iec1010 Overvoltage Installation Category
True RMS Multimeter & Insulation Tester 1-4.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: Examples include protected electronic circuits. -
Page 6: General Description
True RMS Multimeter & Insulation Tester 2.General Description • The instrument carries out the following measurements: DC voltage AC, AC+DC TRMS Voltage LPF, Low Pass Filter Low Z AC/DC Voltage 30A, 300A, 3000A AC TRMS Current with Current Transducer Resistance and Continuity Test Frequency Insulation Tester •... -
Page 7: Description
True RMS Multimeter & Insulation Tester 3.Description 3-1.Meter Description Ω 1-LCD Display 15-Input Terminal 2-RANGE Button 16-Input Terminal COM 3-ZERO Button 17-Input Terminal Test Lead Ω 4-Backlight Button 18-Input Terminal / -/INSULATION- 5-MAX/MIN Button 19-Input Terminal V/Hz/3000A/ 6-MODE Button INSULATION+ 7-TEST Button 8-HOLD Button 9-LOCK Button... -
Page 8: 3-2.Description Of The Display
True RMS Multimeter & Insulation Tester 3-2.Description of the Display 1-Minimum Value 13-Auto Power Off 2-Zero Adjustment 14-Low Battery 3-Low Pass Filter 15-Test Voltage 4-Data Hold 16-Test Lock 5-Auto Range 17-Current Transducer 6-Maximum Value 18-Low Impedance Test Mode 7-Bar Graph 19-Low Input Impedance 8-Main Display 20-Sub Display... -
Page 9: 3-3.Button Function
True RMS Multimeter & Insulation Tester 3-3.Button Function 3-3-1.RANGE Button • Press the RANGE Button to activate the manual mode and to disable the Autorange function. • The message “Manual” appears on the upper left part of the display instead of “AUTO”. •... -
Page 10: Operating Instructions
True RMS Multimeter & Insulation Tester 4.Operating Instructions 4-1.DC/AC+DC Voltage Measurement CAUTION: The maximum input DC voltage is 1000V. Do not measure voltages exceeding the limits given in this manual. Exceeding voltage limits could result in electrical shocks to the user and damage to the instrument. 1.Set the function switch to the V /AC+DC Position. -
Page 11: 4-2.Ac Voltage Measurement
True RMS Multimeter & Insulation Tester 4-2.AC Voltage Measurement CAUTION: The maximum input AC voltage is 1000V. Do not measure voltages exceeding the limits given in this manual. Exceeding voltage limits could result in electrical shocks to the user and damage to the instrument. 1.Set the function switch to the V / /LPF Position. -
Page 12: 4-3.Low Z Ac/Dc Voltage Measurement
True RMS Multimeter & Insulation Tester 4-3.Low Z AC/DC Voltage Measurement CAUTION: Observe all safety precautions when working on live voltage. Do not connect to circuits that exceed 1000V when the meter is set to Low z. Do not use Low Z when testing circuits that could be harmed by this function’s low input impedance. -
Page 13: 4-4.Resistance Measurement And Continuity Test
True RMS Multimeter & Insulation Tester 4-4.Resistance Measurement and Continuity Test CAUTION: Before attempting any resistance measurement, cut off power supply from the circuit to be measured and make sure that all capacitors are discharged, if present. Ω 1.Set the function switch to the Lo / Position. Ω... -
Page 14: 4-5.Ac Current (With Current Transducer) Measurement
True RMS Multimeter & Insulation Tester 4-5.AC Current (with Current Transducer) Measurement CAUTION: Maximum input AC current is 3000A (input VHz ). Do not measure currents exceeding the limits given in this manual. 1.Set the function switch to the 3000A Position. 2.Insert the black test lead into the Input Terminal COM and the red test lead into the Input Terminal V/Hz/3000A /INSULATION+. -
Page 15: 4-6.Insulation Resistance Measurement
True RMS Multimeter & Insulation Tester 4-6.Insulation Resistance Measurement CAUTION: Measurements can be adversely affected by impedances of additional operating circuits connected in parallel or by transient currents. 1.Insert the red cable into Input Terminal INSULATION+, and the black cable into Input Terminal INSULATION-, and rotate the function selector to the desired test voltage. -
Page 16: Maintenance
True RMS Multimeter & Insulation Tester 5. Maintenance CAUTION: • Only expert and trained technicians should perform maintenance operations. • Before carrying out maintenance operations, disconnect all cables from the input terminals. • Do not use the instrument in environments with high humidity levels or high temperatures, do not expose to direct sunlight. -
Page 17: 5-2.Replacement Of Internal Fuses
True RMS Multimeter & Insulation Tester 5-2.Replacement of Internal Fuses Referring to Figure, examine or replace the Meter’s fuses as follows: 1.Turn the Meter off and remove the test leads from the terminals. 2.Remove the battery door assembly by using a standard blade screwdriver to turn the battery door screw one-half turn counterclockwise. -
Page 18: Specifications
True RMS Multimeter & Insulation Tester 6.Specifications 6-1.Technical Specifications Accuracy calculated as [%reading + (num. digits*resolution)] at 18 to 28°C; <75%HR. Function Range Resolution Accuracy Input Impedance DC Voltage 4.000V 0.001V ±(0.5% + 5 digits) Ω 40.00V 0.01V >10M 400.0V 0.1V ±(1.0% + 5 digits) 1000V... - Page 19 True RMS Multimeter & Insulation Tester Function Range Transducer Ratio Resolution Accuracy (50 to 1kHz) AC Current 30A* 100mV/1A 0.01A (with Current 300A* 10mV/1A 0.1A ±(1.2% + 10 digits) Transducer) 3000A* 1mV/1A Protection against overcharge: 1000VDC/ACrms ( ) Accuracy specified from 5% to 100% of the measuring range ( ) Do not include the accuracy of current Transducer with Current Transducer (30A*/300A*/3000* Rang Corresponding Current Transducer Range) Distorted, Pulsed, Triangle or Trapezia waveform Accuracy: (10%rdg + 10dgt)
- Page 20 True RMS Multimeter & Insulation Tester Function Terminal Voltage Range Resolution Accuracy Test Current Ω Ω Ω Insulation 125V (0%~20%) 0.125 to 4.000M 0.001M ± (2.5%+10) 1mA at load 125k Ω Ω Resistances 4.00 to 40.00M 0.01M ± (2%+10) Ω Ω...
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Page 21: 6-2.General Specifications
True RMS Multimeter & Insulation Tester 6-2.General Specifications Safety Safety IEC EN 61010-1, 61010-2-030, 61010-2-033, 61326-1, 61557-1-2-4. Insulation Double Insulation Pollution Level Overvoltage Category CAT IV 600V, CAT III 1000V Max Operating Altitude 2000m (6562ft) Mechanical Characteristics Size (L x W x H) 175 x 85 x 55mm (7 x 3 x 2in) Weight (Batteries included) 800g...
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