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TPI 193A Instruction Manual

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  • Page 1 193A Digital Automotive Multimeter Instruction Manual...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS A. INTRODUCTION 1. Congratulations ....3 2. Product Description ....3 3.

  • Page 3: Introduction

    4. Cleaning Your Meter ....29 A. INTRODUCTION 1. Congratulations!! Thank you for purchasing TPI brand products. The meter is easy to use and is built to last. It is backed by a 5 year lim- ited warranty. Please remember to complete and return your product warranty registration card.

  • Page 4: Ec Declaration Of Conformity

    Temperature Probe and input adapter Instruction Manual 3. EC Declaration of Conformity This is to certify that model 193A conforms to the protection requirements of the council directive 89/336/EEC, in the approximation of laws of the member states relating to Electromagnetic compatibility and...

  • Page 5: Safety Considerations

    GENERAL GUIDELINES ALWAYS • Test the 193A 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 193A 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 - 1000V CAT III - 600V Pollution Degree 2 E188344 UL61010-1 28DK CAT II 750VAC/1000VDC CAT III 600VAC/DC a. DCV Range Resolution Accuracy Impedance 20mV 0.001mV 200mV 0.01mV 0.0001V ±(0.1% + 5 digits) 10MW 0.001V 200V...
  • Page 9 d. ACA Range Resolution Accuracy Overload Protection 200μA 0.01μA 2000μA 0.1μA ±(0.75% +10 digits) Fuse 20mA 0.001mA 0.5Amp/600V 200mA 0.01mA 0.0001A ±(1.5% +10 digits) Fuse 0.001A 10Amp/600V e. OHM (Resistance,W) Range Resolution Accuracy Overload Protection 200W 0.01W 0.0001kW 20kW 0.001kW ±(0.1% + 5 digits) 600V DC or 200kW...
  • Page 10 h. Temperature (K-Type) Range Resolution Accuracy -40 to ±(1.5°C + 1 digit) (-20 to 300°C) 1,350°C 0.1°C ±3% of reading rest of range -40 to 1999°F 0.1°F ±(3°C + 1 digit) (-4 to 572°F) 2000 to ±3% of reading rest of range 2462°F 1°F i.

  • 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 2 seconds to R A N G E return to autorange. S T R Toggles betwen 2 or 4 stroke in IG function. Activates the Min/Max Record mode.

  • Page 12: B) Rotary Switch

    Red test lead connection for current measurements on the A function. d. Disable Auto Power Off With the 193A turned on, press and hold down the CYL push button for 2 seconds. A confirmation beep will be heard and the icon will go off in the upper left corner of the LCD.

  • Page 13: Step By Step Procedures

    Connect the test leads to the circuit to be measured. Reconnect power to the circuit to be measured. Read the voltage on the 193A. Optional Functions: R A N G E Manually select the appropriate range.

  • Page 14: B) Measuring Ac Volts

    5. Press the AC/DC button so AC shows on the LCD. 6. Connect the test leads to the circuit to be measured. 7. Reconnect power to the circuit to be measured. 8. Read the voltage on the 193A. Optional Functions: R A N G E Manually select the appropriate range.

  • Page 15: C) Measuring Dc Amps

    Set the rotary switch to the 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 193A. Optional Functions: R A N G E 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 193A. Optional Functions: R A N G E 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 VWHz input jack. Set the rotary switch on the 193A to the W 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 VWHz 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 VWHz input jack.

  • Page 20: H) Measuring Capacitance

    MEASURING CAPACITANCE CAUTION! Disconnect power to the circuit(s) to be measured. Discharge the capacitorto be measured completely before attempting to measure. Instrument set-up: FUNCTION BLACK MINIMUM MAXIMUM TEST LEAD TEST LEAD READING READING VWHz 0.01nF 10mF Measurement Procedure: 1. Disconnect power and discharge the capacitor to be measured.

  • Page 21: Measuring Temperature

    2462°F 0.1°C 1350°C Measurement Procedure: 1. Remove test leads from the 193A. 2. Plug the “-” terminal of the temperature input adapter into the COM input jack. 3. Plug the “+” terminal of the temperature input adapter into the μmATEMP input jack.

  • Page 22: J) Measruing 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 193A. Optional Functions: R A N G E Manually select the appropriate range.

  • Page 23: Ip Function

    Press the STR button to select 2 or 4 stroke. Read the RPM on the 193A. Optional Functions to Stabilize Readings: Toggles trigger from “+” to “-”. T R I G + / - Changes the level of the trigger.

  • Page 24: K) Ig Function

    Connect the test leads to the coil or device under test. Press the STR button to select 2 or 4 stroke. Read the RPM on the 193A. Optional Functions to Stabilize Readings: Toggles trigger from “+” to “-”. T R I G + / - Changes the level of the trigger.

  • Page 25: L) Rec Function

    (AVE) values measured for a series of read- ings. Activate the function as follows: Depress the REC/TRIG +/- button on the 193A. The 193A will immediately start to record MIN/MAX/AVE values. REC will be on the LCD to show record mode has been activated. The reading on the LCD will be the actual reading.

  • Page 26: N) Lpf Function

    Depress and hold down the HOLD/LPF button for 2 seconds on the 193A. The 193A will display LPF on the LCD when the low pass filter is active. To terminate the LPF mode, depress and hold down the HOLD/LPF button down for 2 sec- onds.

  • Page 27: P) Rs 232 Function

    RS 232 COMMUNICATION The 193A unilizes an optically isolated RS 232 communication format to insure safety to the user and computer. There is no physicl connection between the meter and computer. Please refer to the manual on the software CD for complete...
  • Page 28 The fuses can be tested without removing them from the instrument as follows: Set the 193A 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 29 Reassemble instrument in reverse order from above. Battery/Fuse Compartment 10 Amp Fuse 0.5 Amp Fuse 9 volt Alkaline Battery Cleaning Your Meter: The 193A can be wiped clean with a damp cloth and mild detergent. Do not sub- merse in water.
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