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- Page 1 ® TRMS Digital Multimeter with VFD Measurement Register megger.com/register User Guide Support megger.com/support English...
- Page 2 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.
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Page 3: Declaration Of Conformity
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... -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Voltage measurement 4.2.1 V AC voltage measurements 4.2.2 V DC voltage measurement 4.2.3 Milli-Volts voltage measurements Resistance, Continuity, Capacitance and Diode Testing 4.3.1 Resistance measurements 4.3.2 Diode test 4.3.3 Continuity check 4.3.4 Capacitance measurements Frequency measurements Temperature measurements www.megger.com AVO®415... - Page 5 Electrical specifications 7.1.1 AC voltage 45 Hz to 1 kHz 7.1.2 DC voltage 7.1.3 AC current 45 Hz to 1 kHz 7.1.4 DC current 7.1.5 Resistance 7.1.6 Capacitance 7.1.7 Frequency (electronic) 7.1.8 Duty cycle 7.1.9 Temperature (Type-K) Safety www.megger.com AVO®415...
- Page 6 8. Calibration, repair and warranty Limited warranty Repair and warranty Instrument repair and spare parts Returning and instrument for repair Calibration, service and spare Parts Approved repair companies 9. Decommissioning WEEE Directive Battery disposal 10. Worldwide sales offices www.megger.com AVO®415...
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Page 7: Introduction
Read the ensuing safety regulations attentively before using this device. Company web site Occasionally an information bulletin may be issued via the Megger web site. This may concern new accessories, new usage instructions or a software update. Please occasionally check on the Megger web site for anything applicable to your Megger instruments. -
Page 8: Safety Warnings And Standards
Check for correct instrument operation by testing a known voltage before and after use. „ Do not use it if misleading results are obtained. Warnings and precautions must be read and understood before an instrument is used. „ They must be observed during the operation of this instrument. www.megger.com AVO®415... -
Page 9: Installation Category Definitions
Caution: Refer to user guide UK conformity. This equipment complies with current UK legislation EU conformity. Equipment complies with current EU directives Conforms to relevant Australian Safety and EMC standards AC measurement DC measurement Direct and alternating current www.megger.com AVO®415... -
Page 10: Input Protection Limits
250 V DC / AC RMS test, continuity Surge Protection 8 kV peak per IEC 61010 Unsafe voltage WARNING : When the multimeter detects a potentially hazardous voltage, ≤30 V or a voltage overload (OL) in V mode, the symbol is displayed. www.megger.com AVO®415... -
Page 11: Features
VFD AC voltage 50 to 700 V „ Bright backlight display „ „ High resolution 6000 counts display „ Current measurement to 10 A „ IP67 (dust-proof and waterproof) rating „ Designed and tested to withstand a 2 m (6.6 ft) drop www.megger.com AVO®415... -
Page 12: Instrument Overview
1x 9 V Carbon-Zinc , NEDA 1604S/IEC 6F22 „ *Ratings: : Double insulated, CAT III 1000 V, CAT IV 600 V, 10 A max Instrument layout RANGE MODE HOLD Item Description Item Description 6000 count LCD Tilt Stand Function Switch Battery Cover Terminals www.megger.com AVO®415... -
Page 13: Soft Buttons
Positive input terminal. Input for 0 A to 10.00 A current Input for voltage, continuity, resistance, diode test, capacitance µA mA Input terminal. Common input terminal. Input for 0 A to 800 mA current Return terminal for all measurements. www.megger.com AVO®415... -
Page 14: Display
Item Description Item Description Display hold Minimum Units of measure list Maximum Degrees Centigrade Relative Degrees Fahrenheit Continuity Battery status Diode test Auto power off Minus sign Measurement reading Alternating current Auto ranging Direct current Frequency conversion measure www.megger.com AVO®415... -
Page 15: Function Switch
AC, DC amps measurements V AC AC voltage measurements V DC DC voltage measurements mV AC/DC DC, AC milli-volts measurements Ohms Resistance, Diode test, Capacitance and Continuity Diode measurements Continuity Capacitance Hz % Frequency measurements Temperature Temperature measurements www.megger.com AVO®415... -
Page 16: Operation
1.1. 6000 μA AC, set function switch to μA 1.2. 600 mA AC set function switch to mA 1.3. 10 A Set function switch to A 2. lnsert the black test lead 4 mm plug into the COM terminal www.megger.com AVO®415... - Page 17 RANGE right hand side MODE HOLD 6. Turn off the power 7. Break the circuit 8. Insert the meter probes in series with the circuit 9. Turn on the power 10. The results will be displayed µA AutoRange www.megger.com AVO®415...
- Page 18 MODE HOLD AutoRange 12. Press the Hz% button until “%”is indicate to read the % duty cycle in the display RANGE MODE HOLD AutoRange 13. Press the Hz% button to return to current measurement RANGE MODE HOLD AutoRange www.megger.com AVO®415...
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Page 19: Dc Current Measurements
4 mm plug into the A terminal 5. Press the MODE button to cycle through setting until the display shows the DC current in top right RANGE hand side MODE HOLD 6. Turn off the power 7. Break the circuit www.megger.com AVO®415... -
Page 20: Voltage Measurement
CAUTION : Do not measure AC voltages if a motor on the circuit is being switched ON or OFF, large voltage surges may occur that can damage the meter. 1. Set the switch to the V~ position AC will appear on the display www.megger.com AVO®415... - Page 21 6. The results will be displayed AutoRange VFD Mode RANGE 7. Press and hold the MODE button key for 2 seconds MODE HOLD to indicate "VFD" on the display 8. Read the VFD value in the display www.megger.com AVO®415...
- Page 22 AutoRange 11. Press the Hz% button until “%”is indicate to read the % duty cycle in the display RANGE MODE HOLD AutoRange 12. Press the Hz% button to return to the measurement RANGE MODE HOLD AutoRange www.megger.com AVO®415...
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Page 23: Dc Voltage Measurement
3. Insert the red test lead 4 mm plug into the V terminal 4. Touch the black test probe tip to the negative side of the circuit 5. Touch the red test probe tip to the positive side of the circuit 6. The results will be displayed AutoRange www.megger.com AVO®415... -
Page 24: Milli-Volts Voltage Measurements
Insert the red test lead 4 mm plug into the V terminal 5. Touch the black test probe tip to the negative side of the circuit 6. Touch the red test probe tip to the positive side of the circuit 7. The results will be displayed AutoRange www.megger.com AVO®415... - Page 25 AutoRange 9. Press the Hz% button until “%”is indicate to read the % duty cycle in the display RANGE MODE HOLD AutoRange 10. Press the Hz% button to return to the measurement RANGE MODE HOLD AutoRange www.megger.com AVO®415...
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Page 26: Resistance, Continuity, Capacitance And Diode Testing
HOLD 5. Touch the black test probe tip to the negative side of the circuit 6. Touch the red test probe tip to the positive side of the circuit 7. The results will be displayed M Ω AutoRange www.megger.com AVO®415... -
Page 27: Diode Test
NOTE : The voltage will typically indicate 0.400 to 3.200 V. NOTE : A reverse voltage will indicate “OL”. NOTE : Shorted devices will indicate near “OV” NOTE : An open device will indicate “OL” in both polarities. www.megger.com AVO®415... -
Page 28: Continuity Check
6. Touch the red test probe tip to the positive side of the circuit 7. The results will be displayed Ω NOTE : If the resistance is less than approximately 50 Ω, the audible signal will sound. If the circuit is open, the display will indicate “OL”. www.megger.com AVO®415... -
Page 29: Capacitance Measurements
6. Touch the red test probe tip to the positive side of the circuit 7. The results will be displayed NOTE : The test may take up to 3 minutes or more for large capacitors to charge. Wait until the readings settle before ending the test. AutoRange www.megger.com AVO®415... -
Page 30: Frequency Measurements
Hz% terminal 4. Touch the black test probe tip to the negative side of the circuit 5. Touch the red test probe tip to the positive side of the circuit 6. Read the frequency in the display AutoRange www.megger.com AVO®415... - Page 31 Operation 7. Press the Hz% button until “%”is indicate to read the % duty cycle in the display RANGE MODE HOLD AutoRange 8. Press the Hz% button to return to the measurement RANGE MODE HOLD AutoRange www.megger.com AVO®415...
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Page 32: Temperature Measurements
4. Press the MODE button to change the temperature units (°C or °F), displayed in top right hand side RANGE MODE HOLD 5. Place probe tip at heat source to be measured 6. The results will be displayed ˚C www.megger.com AVO®415... -
Page 33: Soft Buttons
3. Press the RANGE key to step through the available ranges until you select the range you want 4. To return to Auto Range, press and hold the RANGE key for 2 seconds AutoRange NOTE : Manual ranging does not apply for the Frequency functions. www.megger.com AVO®415... -
Page 34: Max/Min Mode
3. Press the MAX/MIN key again to activate the MIN recording mode. RANGE The display icon “MIN” will appear. MODE HOLD The meter will display and hold the minimum reading and will update only when a new minimum occurs www.megger.com AVO®415... -
Page 35: Relative Mode
3. The display will now indicate the difference between the stored value and the measured value AutoRange 4. Press the REL button to exit the relative mode RANGE MODE HOLD NOTE : The Relative function does not operate in the Frequency function. www.megger.com AVO®415... -
Page 36: Display Backlight
The auto off feature will turn the meter off after 15 minutes. To disable the auto power off: 1. Switch off the multimeter 2. Press and hold the MODE button RANGE MODE HOLD 3. Turn the meter on while holding the MODE button www.megger.com AVO®415... -
Page 37: Low Battery Indication
Switch the multimeter off and on again. 4.6.7 Low battery indication The icon will appear in the display when the battery voltage becomes low. „ Replace the battery when this appears. Consult chapter 6.1 Replacing the battery and fuses on page „ www.megger.com AVO®415... -
Page 38: Maintenance
Battery condition icon is positioned at the top right hand corner of display. This icon is displayed at all times when the instrument is switched on. When running the icon will indicate state of charge, the icon will be filled in proportion to the state of charge. www.megger.com AVO®415... -
Page 39: Battery And Fuse Replacement
1. Turn the multimeter off and remove the test leads from the terminals 4~20 µA 2. Extend the tilt stand to expose the battery door 3. Open the rear battery cover by removing the screw using a Phillips head screwdriver www.megger.com AVO®415... -
Page 40: Test The Fuses
10 A < 2 Ω = OK 800 mA OL = Fuse not OK 10 A OL = Fuse not OK RANGE RANGE MODE HOLD MODE HOLD 800 mA 10 A ✔ <200 Ω ✔ <2 Ω ✖ ✖ www.megger.com AVO®415... -
Page 41: Specifications
Temperature sensor Requires type K thermocouple Input impedance > 10 MΩ V DC and >10 MΩ V AC Crest factor ≤3 at full scale up to 500 V, decreasing linearly to ≤1.5 at 1000 V. AC Response True RMS www.megger.com AVO®415... -
Page 42: Electrical Specifications
7.1.2 DC voltage Range Resolution Accuracy 60.00 mV 0.01 mV ±(0.9% + 9 digits) 600.0 mV 0.1 mV 6.000 V 0.001 V ±(0.5% + 5 digits) 60.00 V 0.01 V 600.0 V 0.1 V ±(0.6% + 6 digits) 1000 V www.megger.com AVO®415... -
Page 43: Ac Current 45 Hz To 1 Khz
0.1 Ω ±(1.0% + 2 digits) 6.000 kΩ 0.001 kΩ ±(0.8% + 2 digits) 60.00 kΩ 0.01 kΩ 600.0 kΩ 0.1 kΩ 6.000 MΩ 0.001 MΩ ±(1.2% + 2 digits) 60.00 MΩ 0.01 MΩ ±(1.0% + 5 digits) www.megger.com AVO®415... -
Page 44: Capacitance
100 µs -100 ms: Frequency: 5 Hz to 150 kHz 7.1.8 Duty cycle Range Resolution Accuracy 0.1 to 99.90% 0.01% ± (1.2% reading + 2 digits) Pulse width: 100 µs – 100 ms, Frequency: 5 Hz to 150 kHz www.megger.com AVO®415... -
Page 45: Temperature (Type-K)
(10 MHz to 300 GHz); and EN 50663: 2017 Generic standard for assessment of low power electronic and electrical equipment related to human exposure restrictions for electromagnetic fields (10 MHz - 300 GHz). www.megger.com AVO®415... -
Page 46: Calibration, Repair And Warranty
Calibration, repair and warranty Limited warranty This Megger product will be free from defects in material and workmanship for three years from the date of purchase. This warranty does not cover fuses, disposable batteries, or damage from accident, neglect, misuse, alteration, contamination, or abnormal conditions of operation or handling. -
Page 47: Calibration, Service And Spare Parts
For service requirements for Megger Instruments contact Megger or your local distributor or authorised repair centre. Megger operates fully traceable calibration and repair facilities, to make sure your instrument continues to provide the high standard of performance and workmanship you expect. These facilities are complemented by a worldwide network of approved repair and calibration companies to offer excellent in-service care for your Megger products. -
Page 48: Decommissioning
9. Decommissioning WEEE Directive The crossed out wheeled bin symbol placed on Megger products is a reminder not to dispose of the product at the end of its life with general waste. Megger is registered in the UK as a Producer of Electrical and Electronic Equipment. The Registration No is WEE/ HE0146QT. -
Page 49: Worldwide Sales Offices
Worldwide sales offices 10. Worldwide sales offices Sales Office Telephone Email +44 (0)1 304 502101 UKsales@megger.com USA – Dallas +1 214 333 3201 USsales@megger.com USA – Valley Forge +1 214 333 3201 USsales@megger.com USA – Dallas +1 214 333 3201 USsales@megger.com... - Page 50 AVO®415...
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