INTRODUCTION The DM286 is a top-of-the-line digital multimeter with all the bene- fits of a FLIR thermal imager. MSX allows you to determine if a sur- face is hot without physically touching it. To obtain the latest version of the comprehensive user manual, customer support, and addi- tional product information, see the Customer Support section.
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WARNING • Do not make 10 A current measurements for longer than 10 seconds at a time; further, allow a buffer of 15 minutes between each measurement. 10 A current measurements which exceed 10 seconds may cause damage to the meter and/or test leads. •...
Measure mV or Temperature (thermocouple) through the probe inputs. Measure Resistance, Continuity, Diode, and Capacitance through the probe inputs. Measure Current through the probe inputs. CONTROL BUTTONS Several multimeter switch positions offer more than one op- tion, press MODE to select the desired mode. From Auto range mode, short press to select Manual range (not available for all functions).
Continuity mode Sensed voltage > 30 V Non-contact Voltage De- Diode mode tector (NCV) MAX, MIN, AVG Low pass filter readings Low impedance Peak MAX/MIN readings mode Worklight Emissivity AC signal Bluetooth DC signal Auto Power Off Battery Status METER POWER The meter is powered by the supplied TA04 rechargeable battery.
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THERMAL IMAGER Set the function switch to any position and short press the IGM but- ton to switch the imager ON/OFF. If the imager does not switch on, the battery likely needs recharging. Refer to the thermal image de- scription below. 1.
MAIN MENU (IMAGE MODE) Adjust MSX alignment and select MSX, ther- mal-only, or digital-only image mode. (THERMAL SETTINGS) Set colour palette, measurement mode, temperature scale, laser pointer, emissivity. (GALLERY) Access stored data logs, images, and video. (ADVANCED SETTINGS) Select MAX-MIN-AVG, Peak MAX- MIN, Relative mode, Data Logger.
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System View serial number, battery status, and more. Reset Revert to factory default & format internal memory. THERMAL SETTINGS MENU Press OK to open the Main menu, scroll to the Thermal Settings icon , and press OK. (PALETTE) Select a thermal image colour option. (MEASUREMENT MODE) 1.
Download the METERLiNK application for iOS and Android devices to begin transferring images, video, and data log files from the me- ter to mobile devices. Refer to the comprehensive DM286 user manual, and the separate METERLiNK user manual, for complete information.
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Multimeter Electrical Test Examples VOLTAGE MEASUREMENTS #NAS100145; r. AB/90267/90278; en-GB...
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