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® CAT III TRMS multimeter User Guide Register megger.com/register User Guide Support megger.com/support English...
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Megger Limited, Archcliffe Road, Dover, Kent CT17 9EN. ENGLAND T +44 (0)1304 502101 F +44 (0)1304 207342 www.megger.com Megger Limited reserves the right to alter the specification of its products from time to time without notice. Although every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of the information contained within this document it is not warranted or represented by Megger Limited to be a complete and up - to - date description.
Limited described in this user guide is in compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU. Other equipment manufactured by Megger Instruments Limited described in this user guide is in compliance with Directives 2014/30/EU and 2014/35/EU where they apply. The full text of Megger Instruments EU declarations of conformity are available at the following internet address: megger.com/company/about-us/eu-dofc www.megger.com...
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215. ® For your own safety and to get the maximum benefit from this Megger instrument, read and understand the safety warnings and instructions before the instrument is used. Megger reserves the right to improve the content of this user guide from time to time without notice.
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The instrument must not be used if any part of it is damaged. Use only Megger approved test leads and accessories with this instrument. Test leads and probes must be in good order, clean and have no broken or cracked insulation. ...
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Resistance, Diode, Continuity, Capacitance selection Flashlight Equipment protected by double or reinforced insulation UK conformity. This equipment complies with current UK legislation EU conformity. Equipment complies with current EU directives Do not discard this product or throw away www.megger.com ®...
Ω Continuity Ohms Diode test Hertz (frequency) Battery status Volts nano (capacitance) Percent (duty cycle) µ micro (amps, capacitance) AC current AUTO milli (volts, amps) Autoranging Amps DC current HOLD kilo (ohms) Display hold Farads (capacitance) Maximum Minimum www.megger.com ®...
6. For frequency measurements press the MODE button to indicate Hz on display. 7. Read the displayed frequency. 8. For Duty Cycle press the MODE button to indicate % on display. Read the displayed % of duty cycle. www.megger.com ®...
5. Apply the black test probe to the negative side of circuit. 6. Apply the red test probe to the positive side of circuit. 7. Apply power to circuit. 8. Read the displayed current. www.megger.com ®...
5. Connect the test lead probes across circuit or part under test. (It is recommended to disconnect one side of the part under test, so the rest of the circuit does not interfere with the resistance measurement). 6. Read the displayed resistance. www.megger.com ®...
CAP position. 2. Insert the black test lead plug into the negative COM socket. 3. Insert the red test lead plug into the positive V socket. 4. Repeatedly press the MODE button until nF is indicated on the display. www.megger.com ®...
3. To exit MAX/MIN mode press and hold the MAX/MIN button for 2 seconds. 4.11 Display back light Positive display and back light activate when the meter is turned on. www.megger.com ®...
MODE button and switch meter on. 4.15 Low Battery Indication symbol will appear in the lower left corner of the display when the battery voltage becomes low. The battery must be replaced as soon as this symbol appears to avoid incorrect/inaccurate readings. www.megger.com ®...
Do not attempt to repair this multimeter. It contains no user-serviceable parts. Repair or servicing should only be performed by qualified personnel. Cleaning Periodically wipe the case with a dry cloth and detergent, do not use abrasives or solvents. www.megger.com ®...
0.1 mA 0.001 mA +/- (1.8 % reading + 5 digits) 10 A 0.01 A (20 A: 30 seconds maximum with reduced accuracy) All AC current ranges are specified from 5 % of range to 100 % of range www.megger.com ®...
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6.5 feet (2 metres) Diode test: Test current of 1.5 mA maximum, open circuit voltage 3 V DC typical Continuity check: Audible signal will sound if the resistance is less than 50 Ω (approx.), test current <0.35 mA www.megger.com ®...
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50 % at 40 °C (104 °F ) Storage humidity: <80 % Operating altitude: 2000 metres (7000 feet) maximum Weight: 342 g (0.753 lb) Size: 182 x 82 x 59 mm IEC61010 Safety rating: CAT III 600 V www.megger.com ®...
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Megger is registered in the UK as a Producer of Electrical and Electronic equipment. The registration No is; WEE/DJ2235XR. Users of Megger products in the UK may dispose of them at the end of their useful life by contacting B2B Compliance at www.b2bcompliance.org.uk or by telephone on 01691 676124.
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+1 610 676 8500 +1 610 676 8610 +44 (0)1 304 502101 +44 (0)1 304 207342 Megger USA - Dallas Megger AB Megger USA - Fort Collins 4545 West Davis Street Rinkebyvägen 19, Box 724, 4812 McMurry Avenue Dallas TX 75237 SE-182 17...
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