IDEAL 61-495 Technical Manual

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Introduction

Precautions and Safety Information

General warnings and cautions for safe operation and handling of the multimeter.

The Symbols

Explanation of symbols used on the meter and within the manual for clarity.

Safety

Specific Precautions

Specific safety measures to prevent injury and damage to the product or connected items.

Specifications

General Specifications

Overall characteristics of the multimeter, including display and power source.

Voltage Specifications

Accuracy and range for DC and AC voltage measurements.

dBm / dBv Specifications

Specifications for decibel measurements in milliwatts and volts.

Current Specifications

Accuracy and range for DC and AC current measurements.

Resistance Specifications

Accuracy and range for resistance measurements across various ranges.

Capacitance Specifications

Accuracy and range for capacitance measurements in counts.

Continuity Check Specifications

Specifications for continuity threshold and indicator.

Diode Test Specifications

Specifications for test current and open circuit voltage for diode testing.

Peak Hold Specifications

Additional error specifications for the Peak Hold function.

Frequency Counter Specifications

Specifications for frequency counter range, resolution, accuracy, and sensitivity.

Duty Factor Specifications

Specifications for duty factor measurement range and accuracy.

Temperature Specifications

Accuracy and range for temperature measurements in Celsius.

Physical and Environmental Characteristics

Physical dimensions, weight, and environmental operating conditions.

Certifications and Compliances

EC Declaration of Conformity

Details on EC declaration of conformity for EMC and safety directives.

Required Equipment

Basic Maintenance

Opening Meter Case

Step-by-step guide to opening the multimeter case for access.

Replacing the Battery

Procedure for replacing the 9V battery in the multimeter.

Testing Fuses (FS1 and FS2)

Procedure for testing the internal fuses FS1 and FS2.

Replacing Fuses

Instructions for replacing the multimeter fuses with correct ratings.

Cleaning

Instructions for cleaning the multimeter safely.

Input Terminals

Method for cleaning the input terminals to prevent false alerts.

Performance Tests

A Basic Operability Test

Basic test to check the multimeter's general functionality and fuse status.

Testing the Display

Procedure to test the multimeter's LCD display functionality.

Testing the Voltage Function

Verifying accuracy of AC and DC voltage measurements against specifications.

Testing Millivoltage (mV) Function

Verifying accuracy of AC and DC millivolt measurements.

Testing the PEAK HOLD Function

Checking the functionality of the Peak Hold feature.

Testing the Resistance Function

Verifying accuracy of resistance measurements across various ranges.

Testing the Capacitance Function

Verifying accuracy of capacitance measurements against specifications.

Checking the Diode Test Function

Checking the functionality of the diode test.

Testing the Milliamp (mA) Function

Verifying accuracy of AC and DC milliamp measurements.

Testing the Amp (A) Function

Verifying accuracy of AC and DC ampere measurements.

Testing the Frequency Function

Verifying accuracy of the meter's frequency measurement function.

Testing the Duty Factor Function

Verifying accuracy of the meter's duty factor measurement.

Testing the Temperature Function

Verifying accuracy of the meter's temperature measurement function.

Calibration

Calibrating the ACV Frequency Response

Procedure for calibrating the ACV frequency response.