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- Page 1 173A Digital Multimeter Instruction Manual...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS A. INTRODUCTION 1. Congratulations ....3 2. Product Description ....3 3. -
Page 3: Introduction
Please remember to complete and return your product warranty registration card. 2. Product Description The 173A is a hand held autoranging DMM. The 173A mea- sures ACV, DCV, ACA, DCA, Resistance, Frequency, Duty Cycle, Diodes and Continuity. The 173A also features: •... -
Page 4: Ec Declaration Of Conformity
3. EC Declaration of Conformity This is to certify that model 173A conforms to the protec- tion requirements of the council directive 89/336/EEC, in the approximation of laws of the member states relating to Electromagnetic compatibility and 73/23/EEC, The Low... -
Page 5: Safety Considerations
GENERAL GUIDELINES ALWAYS • Test the 173A before using it to make sure it is operating properly. • Inspect the test leads before using to make sure there are no breaks or shorts. -
Page 6: Technical Data
INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS DANGEROUS VOLTAGE AC (ALTERNATING CURRENT) DC (DIRECT CURRENT) REFER TO INSTRUCTION MANUAL GROUND FUSE DOUBLE INSULATION C. TECHNICAL DATA 1. Features and Benefits Agency Approval Meets CE and IEC 61010-1 require- ments. UL Listed to U.S. and Canadian Safety Standards. -
Page 7: Product Applications
2. Product Applications Perform the following tests and/or measurements with the TPI 173A and the appropriate function: HVAC/R FUNCTION DCmV • Thermocouples in furnaces or gas applications. • Heat anticipator current in thermostats. • Line voltage. ACV or DCV • Control circuit voltage. -
Page 8: Specifications
3. Specifications IEC 61010-1 Over Voltage: CAT II - 750Vac/1000Vdc CAT III - 600Vac/dc Pollution Degree 2 E188344 UL61010-1 28DK CAT II 750VAC/1000VDC CAT III 600VAC/DC a. DCV Range Resolution Accuracy Impedance 40mV 0.01mV 400mV 0.1mV 0.001V ±(0.5% + 2 digits) 10MΩ... - Page 9 d. ACA Range Resolution Accuracy Overload Protection 400μA 0.1μA Fuse 4000μA 1μA ±(1.2% +5 digits) 0.5Amp/600V 40mA 0.01mA 400mA 0.1mA 0.001A ±(1.5% +10 digits) Fuse 0.01A 10Amp/600V e. OHM (Resistance, Ω Range Resolution Accuracy Overload Protection Ω Ω ±(1.0% +5 digits) 600V DC or Ω...
- Page 10 j. Capacitance Range Resolution Accuracy Overload Protection 40nF 0.01nF 600V DC or 400nF 0.1nF AC Peak 0.001nF ±(3.0% +10 digits) 40uF 0.01uF 400uF 0.1uF 4000uF 1uF ±(7.0% +10 digits) k. Frequency (Hz) Range Resolution Accuracy Overload Protection 10Hz 0.01Hz 600V DC or 100Hz 0.1Hz AC Peak...
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Page 11: Measurement Techniques
D. MEASUREMENT TECHNIQUES 1. Controls and Functions: Display Push Buttons Rotary Switch Input Jacks a. Push Buttons Activates manual ranging. Hold in for 3 seconds RANGE to return to autorange. Activates the Min/Max mode. APO (Auto Power Off) is disabled in this function. Hold in for 3 seconds to deactivate. -
Page 12: B) Rotary Switch
Rotary Switch Turns the 173A off. Function for measuring AC voltage (ACV). Function for measuring DC voltage (DCV). Function for measuring AC/DC millivolts (mV). Funtion for measuring resistance, diode testing and continuity buzzer Function for measuring up to 40 DC micoamps... -
Page 13: Step By Step Procedures
Set rotary switch to either the mV or V function depending on the voltage to be measured. Connect the test leads to the circuit to be measured. Reconnect power to the circuit to be measured. Read the voltage on the 173A. Optional Functions: RANGE Manually select the appropriate range. -
Page 14: B) Measuring Ac Volts
4. Set the rotary switch to the V AC function. 5. Connect the test leads to the circuit to be measured. 6. Reconnect power to the circuit to be measured. 7. Read the voltage on the 173A. Optional Functions: RANGE Manually select the appropriate range. -
Page 15: C) Measuring Dc Amps
Set the rotary switch to the 40μA, μA, mA, or A function. Connect test leads in series to circuit to be measured. Reconnect power to the circuit to be measured. Read the current on the 173A. Optional Functions: RANGE Manually select the appropriate range. -
Page 16: D) Measuring Ac Amps
Press the AC/DC pushbutton to set to AC mode. Connect test leads in series to circuit to be measured. Reconnect power to the circuit to be measured. Read the current on the 173A. Optional Functions: RANGE Manually select the appropriate range. -
Page 17: E) Measuring Resistance
Plug the black test lead into the COM input jack. Plug the red test lead into the VΩHz input jack. Set the rotary switch on the 173A to the Ω function. Connect the test leads to the circuit to be measured. -
Page 18: Measuring Diodes
MEASURING DIODES CAUTION! Do not attempt to make diode measurements with circuit energized. The only way to accurately test a diode is to remove it completely from the circuit before attempting to measure it. Instrument set-up: FUNCTION BLACK MINIMUM MAXIMUM TEST LEAD TEST LEAD READING... -
Page 19: G) Continuity Buzzer
CONTINUITY BUZZER WARNING! Do not attempt to make continuity measurements with circuit energized. Instrument set-up: FUNCTION BLACK TEST LEAD TEST LEAD VΩHz Measurement Procedure: Disconnect power to the circuit to be measured. Plug the black test lead into the COM input jack. Plug the red test lead into the VΩHz input jack. -
Page 20: H) Measuring Capacitance
3. Plug the red test lead into the VΩHz input jack. 4. Set the rotary switch to the CAP function. 5. Connect the test leads to the capacitor to be measured. 6. Read the capacitance on the 173A. Optional Functions: Activate REL mode (page 22). HOLD... -
Page 21: Measuring Frequency
4. Set the rotary switch to the Hz function. 5. Connect the test leads to the circuit to be measured. 6. Reconnect power to the circuit to be measured. 7. Read the frequency on the 173A. Optional Functions: Hz/DUTY Scroll between Hz and Duty %. -
Page 22: Record Mode
MIN/MAX values. REC will be on the LCD to show record mode has been activated. The reading on the LCD will be the actual reading. The 173A will give a confirmation beep every time a new value is recorded. Press the REC button a second time and the MIN reading will be displayed. -
Page 23: Maintenance
Set the 173A to the diode test function. Insert the red test lead into the V input jack. Touch the tip of the red test lead into the A input jack making sure you contact the metal. -
Page 24: Battery Replacement
Battery Replacement: The 173A will display a battery symbol in the upper left corner of the LCD when the two internal 1.5 Volt “AAA” batteries need replacement. Batteries are replaced as follows: Disconnect and remove all test leads from live circuits and from the 173A. -
Page 25: Cleaning Your Meter
Cleaning Your Meter: The 173A can be wiped clean with a damp cloth and mild detergent. Do not sub- merse in water. G. TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE Problem Probable Causes Does not power up • Dead or defective battery • Broken wire from battery snap to PCB Won’t display current readings... - Page 26 Notes:...
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