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User's TY520, TY530 Manual Digital Multimeter ディジタルマルチメータ 保証書付 reference. Store this manual in a safe place for future この取扱説明書は,いつでも使用できるよう 大切に保管してください。 Japanese/ English IM TY530 1st Edition Nov. 2008(KYOU)
Failure to do so may result in electric shock or other dangers that may lead to serious injury or the loss of life. Yokogawa is in no way liable for any damage resulting from the user’s mishandling of the product.
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Regarding Safe Use of This Product For safe use of this product, the following safety symbols are used on the product and manual: This indicates that the operator must refer to an explanation in the W ARNIN G instruction manual in order to avoid the risk of serious injury or the loss of life.
Always observe the following instructions. Failure to do so may result in electrical shock or other dangers that may lead to serious injury or the loss of life. Testing leads • Use the probes supplied by Yokogawa with this instrument. • Do not use testing leads that have deteriorated or are defective. Check testing leads continuity. • Disconnect testing leads from the circuit under test before opening the casing to replace the batteries or for any other reason.
1. Overview l Display 4-digit (LCD) Maximum Reading: 6000 Bar graph indicator l Supports a variety of measurement function Measurement function DC Voltage, AC Voltage, DC Current, AC Current, Resistance, Frequency, Temperature, Capacitor, Continuity Check, Diode Test Other functions Data Hold (D•H), Auto Hold (A•H), Range Hold (R•H), Maximum value* (MAX), Minimum value* (MIN), Average value* (AVG), Zero Adjustment (Capacitor, Resistance), Relative values, Save to Memory*, LCD backlight.
2. Measurement Category W ARNIN G n Measurement Category (CAT.) The restrictions on the maximum voltage level for which the TY520, TY530 can be used, depend on the measurement categories specified by the safety standards. Do not apply any input level higher than maximum allowable input. AC/DC 1000V CAT.III AC/DC 600V CAT.IV Measurement Description Remarks category CAT. I For measurements performed on circuits not Ⅰ...
3. Specifications 3.1 General Specifications Measurement function: DC Voltage, AC Voltage, DC Current, AC Current, Resistance, Frequency, Temperature, Capacitor, Continuity Check, Diode Test Other functions: Data Hold (D•H), Auto Hold (A•H), Range Hold (R•H), Maximum value* (MAX), Minimum value* (MIN), Average value* (AVG), Zero Adjustment (Capacitor, Resistance), Relative values, Save to Memory*, LCD backlight.
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Withstand voltage: 6.88kVrms AC for five seconds (across input terminals and casing) External dimensions: Approximately 90(W)×192(H)×49(D)mm Weight: Approximately 570g (including batteries) Complied standards: Safety standards EN61010-1, EN61010-031 CAT.III (Max. input voltage: AC/DC1000V) CAT.IV (Max. input voltage: AC/DC600V) Pollution degree 2, indoor use, 2000m max. above sea level EMC standards EN61326-1 Class B EN55011 Class B Group 1 Effect of radiation immunity: In the radio-frequency electromagnetic field of 3 V/m, accuracy is within five times the rated accuracy. Standard accessories: Batteries : 4 Testing leads: 1set (Model 98015) Fuse (included): 440mA/1000V (99015), 10A/1000V (99016) User's manual: 1 Blank cover: 1 Optional accessories: Carrying case 93029 (for the main unit with testing leads and communication cable)
3.2 Accuracy Test conditions: Temperature and humidity: 23±5ºC at 80%RH or less Accuracy: ±(% of reading + digits) Note: Each response time is a value to rated accuracy within selected range. DC Voltage Measurement Maximum Range Resolution Accuracy Input Voltage Input Resistance 600mV 0.1mV 10MΩ 1000V 0.001V 11MΩ 0.09+2 0.01V 1000V 600V 0.1V 10MΩ...
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AC Current Measurement [RMS] RMS value detection, sine wave Accuracy Voltage Maximum Range Resolution Drop Input Current 50/60Hz 40Hz to 1kHz 600μA 0.1μA < 0.12mV/μA 6000μA 1μA 440mA Protected by a 60mA 0.01mA 440mA/1000V fuse. 0.75+5 1.5+5 < 3.3mV/mA 600mA 0.1mA 0.001A 10A Protected by a < 0.1V/A 10A/1000V fuse. 0.01A Accuracy: At 5 to 100% of range and 10A range is 2 to 10A. Maximum measurement current : 440mA at 600mA range For non-sinusoidal waveforms, add ±(2% + 2% of F.S.), for Crest factor<3.
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Temperature Measurement TEMP Input Protective Range Resolution Accuracy Voltage -50 ~ 600°C 0.1°C 2+2°C 1000V rms Use optional Temperature Probe: Thermocouple Type K Capacitor Measurement Input Protective Range Resolution Accuracy Voltage 10nF 0.01nF 2+10 100nF 0.1nF 1μF 0.001μF 1000V rms 10μF 0.01μF 100μF 0.1μF 1000μF 1μF Accuracy is specified after zero adjustment at 10n to 1μF (Capacitance). Frequency Measurement Hz AC Coupling, Maximum Reading 9999 Range Resolution Accuracy...
4. Operation 4.1 Precautions Before Measurement n Examining Items Contained in the Package After opening the package, be sure to examine the product as instructed below before use. Should the delivered product be the wrong model, lack any item, or show any flaw in its appearance, contact the vendor from which you purchased the product.
4.2 Components n Panel Description n Testing leads Display (LCD) SHIFT key RANGE key HOLD (SAVE) key LIGHT (READ) key SELECT (PRINT) key L /% key MIN/MAX LOG) key TY530 only MEMORY key TY530 only Function switch Input terminal block Black Actions indicated in parenthesis are available at Memory Function(TY530 only).
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1) Function switch Turns off the power or select the measurement mode (function). Turns off the power Ω Resistance measurement AC voltage (V) measurement Capacitor measurement DC voltage (V) measurement TEMP Temperature measurement DC/AC voltage (mV) measurement μA (SENSOR mode) DC/AC current measurement Continuity Check Diode Test 2) SELECT key Pressing this key in each measurement modes (function) described above selects other...
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5) LIGHT key Press this key once to turn on the LCD backlight for approximately one minute. The LCD backlight is lit for approximately one minute. (To postpone turned on time, press this key once again.) To cancel the function, hold down this key for more than one second. 6) REL ∆ / % key The instrument can calculate relative values or differences, and percentage values from the reference measurement values.
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■ Display (LCD) Description Symbol and Unit Description Appears when in DC-mode measurement Appears when in AC-mode measurement Appears when the polarity is negative - Appears when in diode test Appears when in continuity check Relative calculation indicator ⊿ R ・ H Fixed ranges indicator AUTO AUTO range indicator DATA HOLD indicator...
4.3 Measuring Instructions W ARNIN G To avoid damage to instrument or equipment • Before starting measurement, make sure that the position of function switch and the input terminals for connecting the testing leads are appropriate for the desired mode of measurement.
4.3.3 Measurements with SENSOR (SENSOR) Settings for unit and conversion should be made in advance. Refer to <input, display and unit settings of SENSOR mode> mentioned at clause 4.6 Setup Function. 1) Turn the function switch to the “ mV ” position. 2) Get the instrument in the DC SENSOR mode with the SHIFT + SELECT keys. Press of the SELECT key again to use AC SENSOR. Input voltage will be displayed on the sub-display, and values and units set according to “input, display and unit settings of SENSOR mode” mentioned at clause 4.6 will be displayed on the main display. DC SENSOR Range AC SENSOR Range SENSOR 3) Connect the SENSOR to the input terminal. 4) Read the value when it stabilizes.
4.3.5 Continuity Check ( CAUTION To avoid damage to instrument Turn off the power to the circuit under test before starting measurement in order to prevent any excessive voltage from being applied to the instrument. 1) Turn the function switch to the “ ” position. 2) Plug the testing leads into the input terminals. 3) Connect the testing leads to the circuit under test. If the circuit is continuous (no more than approximately 50 Ω...
<Reverse-bias Diode Test> Connect the black testing lead to the anode and the red testing lead to the cathode. Normally, the display shows the “ OL ” symbol, indicating that the diode under test is normal. The diode is defective if the display gives a certain voltage level. Red testing Black testing Black testing Red testing lead lead lead...
4.3.8 Current Measurement (µA/mA/A) W ARNIN G To avoid damage to instrument or equipment • Before starting measurement, make sure that the position of function switch and the input terminals for connecting the testing leads are appropriate for the desired mode of measurement. • The maximum input current (limited by fuses) of the “µA” and “mA” ranges is 440 mA.
1) Turn the function switch to the “ ”position. 2) Plug the testing leads into the input terminals. 3) Open the testing lead and press the REL key in 10nF range to adjust the capacitance to zero. (The display shows “ 0.00 ”.) Testing leads Black 4) Connect the testing leads to the circuit under test and then read the value when it stabilizes. Note The value (zero adjustment) remains displayed until power-off. 4.3.10 Frequency Measurement (Hz) CAUTION To avoid damage to instrument Turn off the power to the circuit under test before starting measurement in order to prevent any excessive voltage from being applied to the instrument.
<Change to RMS detection mode> 1) Select the appropriate AC Voltage measurement mode (ACV, ACmV) by using the function switch and the SELECT key. 2) Press the SHIFT key to display “Shift” on the display. 3) Then press the RANGE key to change to RMS detection mode. “RMS” appears on the display. 4.3.12 Function to turn the filter on/off The instrument has a function to turn the filter on/off during AC measurement. 1) Select the appropriate AC measurement mode (ACV, ACmV, ACµA, ACmA, ACA) by using the function switch and the SELECT key. 2) Press the SHIFT key to display “Shift” on the display. 3) Then press the HOLD key to turn the low-pass filter on. While the filter is on, "Filter" appears on the display.
4.3.13 AUTO HOLD Function The instrument can automatically retain the measured value when the testing leads are handled as described below. 1) Press the HOLD key to select Auto hold function. (The display shows the“ A•H ” symbol.) 2) Connect the testing leads to the circuit under test. 3) When the reading stabilized, the buzzer sounds. 4) Remove the testing leads from the circuit under test. 5) The display shows the measured value that is retained. You can repeat steps 2) to 4)as many times as you like as long as the display shows the “ A•...
4.3.15 MIN/MAX/AVG Function (TY530 only) The minimum value (MIN), maximum value (MAX) and average value (AVG) during measurement are shown. (The range is fixed.) The average value is shown by dividing the integrated record data by the number of recording times. Pressing this key starts recording and at the same time the display shows “MIN”, “MAX” and “AVG” to release AUTO POWER OFF. <Recording time> The timer is activated to show the elapsed time from the start and simultaneously the renewed time for MIN/MAX is also recorded.
4.4 Memory Function (TY530 only) <To save a Data in internal memory> The instrument can save a data using with the following two types of modes. SAVE-mode: Saves a data for one measurement by manual operation. LOGGING-mode: Automatically saves a data from the start of logging. Memory capacity SAVE-mode: 100 data...
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To save a Data (LOGGING-mode) 1) Press the MEMORY key. (The display shows the “ MEM ”symbol.) 2) Press the LOG (MIN/MAX) key. (The sub-display shows the logging interval (period).) Set the value with the (RANGE) key or (REL / %) key. The default setting is one second. (The default settings can be changed. Refer to the Set-up function.) The display shows “ FULL ” when the logging data is already saved.
• To overwrite selected data 1) Press the MEMORY key. (The display shows the “ MEM ”symbol.) 2) Press the SAVE (HOLD) key. (The sub-display shows the number of saved data.) 3) Use the (RANGE) key or (REL /%) key to select the number of saved data. 4) Press the SAVE (HOLD) key to save (over write) the data. 5) To cancel the function, hold down the MEMORY key for one second. (“MEM” symbol disappears.) Delete method (LOGGING-mode) • To delete all data 1) Press the MEMORY key.
The following settings can be made using the Set-up function: • default setting of detection method during AC voltage measurement (TY530 only) • default setting of LOGGING interval (TY530 only) • sound on/off setting (beep of buzzer) • input, display and unit settings of SENSOR mode • reset to factory preset mode 1) Press the SHIFT key shows “Shift” on the display. 2) Press the LIGHT key changes the mode to Set-up mode, from Set-up to AC detection method (TY530), beep on/off of buzzer (TY520). TY520 TY530 3) Press the LIGHT key or SHIFT key changes the setting items accordingly. 4) Change values by using the ▲ (RANGE) key or ▼ (REL) key. 5) Press the HOLD key to save/finish each setting. “SEt” appears and the display returns to the setting items. 6) Hold down the LIGHT key for more than one second to return from Set-up mode to measurement mode.
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1) Display “Ac” by using the LIGHT key or SHIFT key. HOLD 2) Select the detection method by using the ▲ (RANGE) key or ▼ (REL) key. 3) Press the HOLD key to save the setting. 4) “SEt” appears and then “Ac.” <Default value of LOGGING interval> (TY530 only) Set a default value of the saving interval during LOGGING mode. 1) Display “L.Int” by using the LIGHT key or SHIFT key. The default setting is 1 sec. HOLD 2) Select the saving interval by using the ▲ (RANGE) key or ▼ (REL) key. 3) Press the HOLD key to save the setting. “SEt” appears and then “L.Int.” Settings of saving interval 1, 2, 5, 10, 30, 60, 600, 1800 sec <Sound on/off setting> Set the sound on/off (beep of buzzer) Even if the user sets the sound off, it goes off at the following points. • checking continuity • alarm for over-input • alarm for auto power-off...
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<input, display and unit settings of SENSOR mode> Settings of input voltage in the SENSOR mode at the mV function, main display and the unit for input voltage can be made. 1) Display as follows by using the LIGHT key or SHIFT key. Then parameters can be changed will blink. Press the LIGHT key to change displays in following sequence. 4th Sub-display → 3rd Sub-display → 2nd Sub-display → 1st Sub-display → 4th Main-display → 3rd Main-display → 2nd Main-display → 1st Main-display → Main decimal point → Main unit (Using the SHIFT key switches them in the reversed sequence.) 2) Select each number, place of decimal point and unit by using the ▲ (RANGE) key or ▼ (REL) key.
4.7 Additional functions simply set when POWER ON CAUTION To avoid damage to instrument When the measurement function is completed, turn the function switch back to the OFF position to turn off. With pressing the following keys, turn the function switch to the desired position of any measurement mode (POWER ON-state).
5. User Calibration Function It is recommended that the instrument be calibrated periodically. The instrument can be calibrated. CAUTION To avoid electrical shock • Only authorized engineers are allowed to calibrate the instrument using dedicated facilities. • Connect the calibrator to the instrument with the calibrator’s testing leads. • Before carrying out calibration, read the instruction manual of the calibrator. • Temporarily remove the testing leads from the instrument before switching measurement mode (function).
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Carry out calibration of ranges in accordance with Table 1. 1) Turn the function switch from the OFF position to the mV position while pressing the SELECT and RANGE keys at the same time. The display shows the “ CAL ” symbol then the “ PASS ” symbol. 2) Press the SELECT key. (The display shows the “ - ” symbol.) 3) Press the HOLD key twice. (The display shows the “ - - - ” symbol.) 4) Press the RANGE key. (The display shows the “ mV ” symbol.) 5) Connect the instrument to the calibrator with the testing leads. 6) Set the calibrator to Input value as an input to the instrument. 7) Press the HOLD key.
6. Battery and Fuse Replacement 6.1 Battery Replacement If the batteries fall below the normal operating voltage, the “ ”symbol turns on. Follow the steps below to replace the batteries with new ones. (AA-size (R6/LR6) 1.5V batteries) W ARNIN G • B e sure to disconnect the instrument from the circuit under test and testing leads before replacing the batteries.
6.2 Fuse Replacement If a current greater than the rated value flows when the instrument is in the current- measurement range, a protection fuse may blow. If this happens, replace that fuse. The instrument contains the following types of fuses. W ARNIN G • Be sure to disconnect the instrument from the circuit under test and testing leads before replacing the fuses.
7. Calibration and Maintenance Calibration Cycle It is recommended that the instrument be calibrated once every year. (SEE ALSO: User Calibration Function) Contacts of Services Please contact one of the Yokogawa sales offices listed on the back cover of this manual or the sales representative from which you purchased the instrument. 8 Disposing the Product Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE), Directive 2002/96/EC This Product complies with the WEEE Directive (2002/96/EC) marking requirement. The affixed product label (see below) indicates that you must not discard this electrical/ electronic product in domestic household waste.
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