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Simpson 160 Operator's Manual

Simpson 160 Operator's Manual

Volt-ohm-milliammeter
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OPERATOR'S
MANUAL
MODEL
160
VOLT-OHM-MILLIAMMETER
WARNING
REZD AND UNDERSTAND THIS MANUAL
BEFORE USING THE INSTRUMENT.
Faiiureto understandandcomp'ywith the WARNINGSand
operating i nstructions c anresultinserious ortataiInjures
and/or property damage.
SIMPSON ELECTRIC COMPANY
853 Dundee Avenue,Elgin, IL 60120-3090
(847) 697-2260 • FAX (847) 697-2272
Edition 14th. 01/96
Printed
in U.S.A.
Part No. 5-111658

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  • Page 1 REZD AND UNDERSTAND THIS MANUAL BEFORE USING THE INSTRUMENT. Faiiureto understandandcomp'ywith the WARNINGSand operating i nstructions c anresultinserious ortataiInjures and/or property damage. SIMPSON ELECTRIC COMPANY 853 Dundee Avenue,Elgin, IL 60120-3090 (847) 697-2260 • FAX (847) 697-2272 Edition 14th. 01/96 Printed in U.S.A.
  • Page 2 QF CONILNI$ MEASURING DC VOLTAGES, 1 V RANGE SECTION MEASURING DC VOLTAGES, 2 5 RODUC,I THROUGH 500 V RANGES MEASURING DC VOLTAGES, 1,000 VOLT GE NE HAI II .1'.ANI) ACCI ..2 RANGE ONLY MEASURING AC VOLTAGES, 2 5 I)AIA THROUGH 500 VOLT RANGE MEASURING AC VOLTAGES, 1 OOO VOLT...
  • Page 3 SAFETY SYMBOLS Table 3-1. Controls, Connectors, Indicators . 10 This rnarVing, a djacent to another marking, or a terminal, or an operating device, LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS ir,dcates that the operatc,' must refer to an Figure I-I. Typical Frequency explanation in the operating instructions to Response Curve ...
  • Page 4 DC Leakage current, connect a 1500 ohm non- Failure to follow drections can result in serious inductive resistor in series with a Simpson 0-500 DC talal accident. micrometer and use this as the measuring instrument. SHOCK...
  • Page 5 SECTION INTRODUCTION GENERAL 1.1.1 The Simpson 160Volt-Ohm-Milliammeter (hereafter referredto as the 160 or the Instrument) is a compact, easy- to-operate instrument which may be used for measuring electrical characteristics of circuits and circuit components. It features a taut-band movement suspension with diode overload protectionto providelong, trouble-•free service.
  • Page 6 AC Volts: SUPPLIES ACCESSORIES and accessories required for the operation of the Ranges: 2.5. 20. 50. 250. 500v; I.ooov 160 are furnished with each Instrument, and listed in Table separate jack. 1-2. Sensitivity: 5,000 per volt. SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS Indication: Full-wave...
  • Page 7 Accurat,'. RESPONSE RELATIVE TO 'OKC Max. Voltage VA t MNGE or Current Delivered: RANGE SPEC 50 mA short circuit to v I .5 V open circuit RANGES 250 V RANGE 5 mA short circuit 1.5 V open circuit 0.5 mA short circuit 100K 1.5 V open circuit...
  • Page 8 Vacuum Formed Carrying Case 2929 movement terminals. Protection: Simpson 150 AC Amp-Clamp 00532 Custom molded elbow terminals; 3 ft. 160 Adapter Pins for Arnp-CIamp Test Lea(ls: 02056 Alligator Clip Leads flexible probe tips. 01927 / 5 F for rated accuracy;...
  • Page 9 INSTALLATION This section contains instructions for the installation 01 the 160. Included are unpacking and inspection The Instrument may be operated in a horizontal or vertical procedures, warranty, shipping, and installation. position. UNPACKING INSPECTION • the shipping carton for signs of damage prior to unpacking.
  • Page 10 Table 3-1. Controls, Connectors, and Indicators below 1,000 used to thc 500 This switch, located in the lower Function VAC ranges. center ot the panel, is used to select Range the desired current, voltage, or Switch: resistance function and appropriate range.
  • Page 11 'WARNING range except the 50 PA, 250 mV, or Before proceeding with the operation of the 160 1V positions. For normal cperation, set this switch to +DC position. Using review the SHOCK HAZARD definition pr,nted at —...
  • Page 12 If the pointer is off zero, make the 4.1.6 Elec11KZil tneasurernents in the presence of humidity required correction by tuming the screw located directly or 11K)isture are particularly hazardous. Hands, shoes, floor below the "Simpson 160" legend. and workbench be dry. MEASURING...
  • Page 13 MEASURING DC VOLT AGES. Connect the black test lead tc the negative (—)side 2.5 THROUGH V RANGES of the circuit to be measured and the red test lead to the positive (+) side of the circuit. Connect the bladf test lead to COM (v) jack and the reci test lead...
  • Page 14 RANGE ONLY voltage, which will be correct for all sinusoidal waveforms. NOTE: Since the 160 will respond to DC voltage when set WARNING on any AC volt range, an external blocking capacitor must be employed where measurements of AC superimposed on care when working in high voltage circuits.
  • Page 15 10 and 50 VAC Read the red arc marked AC, and use the corresponding black numbers with thc 500 VAC po%llion) ranges: immediately below the arc. Turn Otfpower in the circuit beiltq 250 VAC range: Read the red arc marked AC using Connect the black test lead to the COM 0-2.5 figures...
  • Page 16 NOTE: The resistance of nonlinear components will Observe the Instrutnent indication. Look for a reading measure as different values on different ranges of the 160. ot "O" on the OHMS arc, which is at the top of the dial. For example, a diode could measure 80 Q on the R x 1 range,and 300 Q on the R x range.
  • Page 17 Set the polarity switch to Never connect the test leads directly across any the + DC position. source 01 voltage when the 160 is used for Set the range switch to any of the five mA direct current measurements.
  • Page 18 the - DC position and then reapply the power. indication that to do so Read the current on the black scale marked DC, which promptly 16() to c;helllical is second from the top of the dial. leakage trotli the battery. rnA Range Reading Scale...
  • Page 19 WARRANTY SIMPSON ELECTRIC COMPANY warrants each Instrumentand other articles ot equipment manufactured by it to be tree frorn (Hects in material and workmanship under norrnal use and service, its obligation under this warranty being limitedto making good at its factory any Instrument or...