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  • Page 2 • RIGOL products are covered by P.R.C. and foreign patents, issued and pending. • RIGOL reserves the right to modify or change parts of or all the specifications and pricing policies at the company's sole decision. • Information in this publication replaces all previously released materials.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    4.6 Resistance Gain Verification ......................4.7 Frequency Gain Verification ......................20 4.8 Capacitance Gain Verification ....................... 5 Appendix: Test Record Form ..................23 5.1 DM858 Test Record Form .......................23 5.2 DM858E Test Record Form ......................28 Copyright ©RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved.
  • Page 4 Table 4.7 DM858/DM858E AC Current Gain Verification Table ....... Table 4.8 DM858/DM858E Resistance Gain Verification Table ........ Table 4.9 DM858/DM858E Frequency Gain Verification Table .........21 Table 4.10 DM858/DM858E Capacitance Gain Verification Table ......22 Copyright ©RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved.

  • Page 5: Safety Requirement

    Do not touch exposed junctions and components when the unit is powered on. • Do Not Operate With Suspected Failures. If you suspect damage occurs to the instrument, have it inspected by RIGOL authorized personnel before further operations. Any maintenance, adjustment or Copyright ©RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved.

  • Page 6: Input Terminal Protection Limits

    Safety Requirement replacement especially to circuits or accessories must be performed by RIGOL authorized personnel. • Provide Adequate Ventilation. Inadequate ventilation may cause an increase of temperature in the instrument, which would cause damage to the instrument. So please keep the instrument well ventilated and inspect the air outlet and the fan regularly.

  • Page 7: Iec Measurement Category

    LO inputs connected to mains in permanently installed electrical devices such as the main circuit-breaker panel, sub-panel disconnect boxes, or permanently wired motors. Such devices and circuits are subject to overvoltages that may exceed the protection limits of the DM858/DM858E. Copyright ©RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved.

  • Page 8: Safety Notices And Symbols

    It calls attention to an operation, if not correctly performed, could result in damage to the product or other devices connected to the product. Safety Symbols on the Product: Hazardous Safety Warning Protective Earth Chassis Ground Test Ground Voltage Terminal Copyright ©RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved.

  • Page 9: Document Overview

    Document Overview Document Overview This manual is designed to guide you to properly test the performance specifications of RIGOL DM858 Series Digital Multimeter. For the operation methods mentioned in the test procedures, refer to User Guide of this product. Publication Number...
  • Page 10 Document Overview Specifications for Different Models Current 100 μA to 10 A 100 μA to 3 A Measurement Range Capacitance 1 nF to 10 mF 1 nF to 1 mF Measurement Range Copyright ©RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved.

  • Page 11: Overview

    It is recommended to use the equipment listed in Equipment to verify the performance of DM858/DM858E. If the exact instrument model is not available, it is recommended to select the substitute equipment that can meet the following "Specification". Copyright ©RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved.

  • Page 12: Test Conditions

    3. Ensure that the ambient humidity is less than 80%. 4. Ensure that the instrument has been warmed up for more than 30 minutes before the test. 5. Use copper connectors to reduce the effect of thermoelectric potential. Copyright ©RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved.

  • Page 13: Input Connections

    HI and LO must be a twisted pair. HI-Sense and LO- Sense must be a twisted pair. Cable shields must be earth ground referenced. This configuration can reduce the effect of the thermoelectric potential and external interference. Copyright ©RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved.

  • Page 14: Test Result Record

    The limit of each test item is provided in this manual. The limit is calculated based on the specifications of DM858/DM858E. For other technical specifications, refer to DM858 Series Data Sheet (download it from RIGOL website: www.rigol.com All the specifications are valid only when the instrument has been warmed up for more than 30 minutes within the specified operating temperature range (18℃...

  • Page 15: Performance Verification Test

    ±200 μA 3 A (for DM858E) ±300 μA ±1 mA 10 A (for DM858) 100 Ω ±20 mΩ 1 kΩ ±200 mΩ Resistance Short Circuit 10 kΩ ±2 Ω 100 kΩ ±50 Ω Copyright ©RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved.

  • Page 16: Dc Voltage Gain Verification

    4. Use the calibrator to input the signal given in the table below and then compare the test result with the test limit specified in the table (make sure the output of the calibrator is fully established). Copyright ©RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved.

  • Page 17: Dc Current Gain Verification

    Test Conditions 1. Make sure that you have read 2. As shown in the figure below, connect the LO and 10 A input terminals of the multimeter to the calibrator. Copyright ©RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved.

  • Page 18: Table 4.4 Dm858 Dc Current Gain Verification Table

    100 μA ±60 nA 1 mA 1 mA ±600 nA 10 mA 10 mA ±11.5 μA DC Current 100 mA 100 mA ±708 μA ±1.9 mA 10 A 10 A ±26 mA Copyright ©RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved.

  • Page 19: Ac Voltage Gain Verification

    Figure 4.4 AC Voltage Gain Verification Connection 3. Set the measurement rate to "Slow" for the multimeter and turn off all the math operations. Then test the functions and ranges in the order shown in the table below. Copyright ©RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved.

  • Page 20: Table 4.6 Dm858/Dm858E Ac Voltage Gain Verification Table

    320 V 1 kHz ±1.39 V 320 V 5 kHz ±4.925 V 320 V 8 kHz ±11.325 V 750 V 1 kHz ±2.25 V NOTE [1]: The measurement rate is set to "Slow". Copyright ©RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved.

  • Page 21: Ac Current Gain Verification

    4. Use the calibrator to input the signal given in the table below and then compare the test result with the test limit specified in the table (make sure the output of the calibrator is fully established). Copyright ©RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved.

  • Page 22: Table 4.7 Dm858/Dm858E Ac Current Gain Verification Table

    ±165 mA (for DM858 10 A 45 Hz ±65 mA only) 10 A 1 kHz ±65 mA 10 A 8 kHz ±270 mA NOTE [1]: The measurement rate is set to "Slow". Copyright ©RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved.

  • Page 23: Resistance Gain Verification

    110 kΩ. DM858/DM858E Calibrator Figure 4.7 4-wire Resistance Gain Verification Connection (Range: 100 Ω to 100 kΩ) DM858/DM858E Calibrator Figure 4.8 4-wire Resistance Gain Verification Connection (Range: 1 MΩ to 50 MΩ) Copyright ©RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved.

  • Page 24: Frequency Gain Verification

    [3]: Q marks the optional quick test points. Frequency Gain Verification The procedure is used to verify the accuracy of the frequency measurements for the instrument under full range. Test Conditions 1. Make sure that you have read Copyright ©RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved.

  • Page 25: Capacitance Gain Verification

    2. Switch to the capacitance measurement function and select the range given in the table below. 3. Connect the input terminal of the multimeter to one end of the shield cable with the other end unconnected and then perform the "Relative" operation. Copyright ©RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved.

  • Page 26: Table 4.10 Dm858/Dm858E Capacitance Gain Verification Table

    [2]: 10 mF is only available for DM858. The max. measurement range for DM858E is 1 mF. [3]: Q marks the optional quick test points. Copyright ©RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved.

  • Page 27: Appendix: Test Record Form

    [1]: The measurement rate is set to "Slow". [2]: For continuous current greater than DC 7 A or AC RMS 7 A, 30 seconds ON and 30 seconds OFF. [3]: Q marks the optional quick test points. Copyright ©RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved.
  • Page 28 [1]: The measurement rate is set to "Slow". [2]: For continuous current greater than DC 7 A or AC RMS 7 A, 30 seconds ON and 30 seconds OFF. [3]: Q marks the optional quick test points. Copyright ©RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved.
  • Page 29 5 kHz ±4.925 V 320 V 8 kHz ±11.325 V 750 V 1 kHz ±2.25 V NOTE [1]: The measurement rate is set to "Slow". [2]: Q marks the optional quick test points. Copyright ©RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved.
  • Page 30 [1]: The measurement rate is set to "Slow". [2]: For continuous current greater than DC 7 A or AC RMS 7 A, 30 seconds ON and 30 seconds OFF. [3]: Q marks the optional quick test points. Copyright ©RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved.
  • Page 31 ±1.5 nF 1 μF 1 μF ±15 nF Capacitance 10 μF 10 μF ±150 nF 100 μF 100 μF ±1.5 μF 1 mF 1 mF ±25 μF 10 mF 10 mF ±250 μF Copyright ©RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved.

  • Page 32: Dm858E Test Record Form

    ±50 Ω Circuit 1 MΩ ±500 Ω 10 MΩ ±5 kΩ 50 MΩ ±25 kΩ NOTE [1]: The measurement rate is set to "Slow". [2]: Q marks the optional quick test points. Copyright ©RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved.
  • Page 33 10 mA ±11.5 μA DC Current 100 mA 100 mA ±708 μA ±1.9 mA ±7.8 mA NOTE [1]: The measurement rate is set to "Slow". [2]: Q marks the optional quick test points. Copyright ©RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved.
  • Page 34 5 kHz ±4.925 V 320 V 8 kHz ±11.325 V 750 V 1 kHz ±2.25 V NOTE [1]: The measurement rate is set to "Slow". [2]: Q marks the optional quick test points. Copyright ©RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved.
  • Page 35 20 Hz ±49.5 mA 45 Hz ±19.5 mA 1 kHz ±19.5 mA 8 kHz ±81 mA NOTE [1]: The measurement rate is set to "Slow". [2]: Q marks the optional quick test points. Copyright ©RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved.
  • Page 36 100 nF 100 nF ±1.5 nF Capacitance 1 μF 1 μF ±15 nF 10 μF 10 μF ±150 nF 100 μF 100 μF ±1.5 μF 1 mF 1 mF ±25 μF NOTE Copyright ©RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved.
  • Page 37 Appendix: Test Record Form [1]: Specifications are guaranteed when the "Relative" operation is enabled. Additional errors may be caused by non-film capacitors. [2]: Q marks the optional quick test points. Copyright ©RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved.

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