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190 Specifications
±0.05
Function
Range
DCV
50mV
500mV
5V
50V
500V
1000V
ACV
5V
50V
500V
750V
DCA/ACA
500µA
5000µA
50mA
500mA
5A
10A
OHM
500Ω
5kΩ
50kΩ
500kΩ
5MΩ
50MΩ
CAPACITANCE
5µF
(190,194)
50µF
500µF
5000µF
20mF
CAPACITANCE
100nF
(192)
1µF
10µF
100µF
Inductance
100mH
(Only192)
Frequency
50Hz
500Hz
5KHz
50KHz
500KHz
Test Voltage
Diode
Approx. 3V
Test Voltage
Continuity
Approx. 3V
See pages 10~13 for detail specifications.
Test Products International, Inc.
% Basic DCV Accuracy
Resolution
0.001mV
0.01mV
0.0001V
0.001V
0.01V
0.1V
0.0001V
0.001V
0.01V
0.1V
0.01µA
0.1µA
0.001mA
0.01mA
0.0001mA
0.001A
0.1Ω
0.0001kΩ
0.001kΩ
0.01kΩ
0.0001MΩ
0.001MΩ
0.001µF
0.01µF
0.1µF
1µF
0.01mF
0.1nF
0.001µF
0.01µF
0.1µF
0.01mH
0.001Hz
0.01Hz
0.0001KHz
0.001KHz
0.01KHz
Test Current
Approx. 1mA
Threshold
300 Digits
190
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  • Page 1: Digital Multimeter

    190 Specifications % Basic DCV Accuracy ±0.05 Function Range Resolution 50mV 0.001mV 500mV 0.01mV 0.0001V 0.001V 500V 0.01V 1000V 0.1V Series 0.0001V 0.001V 500V 0.01V 750V 0.1V Digital Multimeter DCA/ACA 500µA 0.01µA Instruction Manual 5000µA 0.1µA 50mA 0.001mA 500mA 0.01mA 0.0001mA 0.001A 500Ω...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS page A. INTRODUCTION 1. Congratulations ··············· 2. Product Description ············ 3. EC Declaration of Conformity ······ B. SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS ········· C. TECHNICAL DATA 1. Features and Benefits ··········· 2. Product Applications ··········· 3. Specifications ················ D. MEASUREMENT TECHNIQUES 1.

  • Page 3: Introduction

    Electromagnetic compatibility and 73/23/EEC, the low Thank you for purchasing a TPI Digital Multimeter. The voltage Directive by application of the following standards: Triple Display is an innovative new concept in DMM design.

  • Page 4: Safety Considerations

    B. SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS INTERNATION SYMBOLS WARNING! : Please follow manufacturers test CAUTION: RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK procedures whenever possible. Do not attempt to AC (ALTERNATING CURRENT) measure unknown voltages or components until a complete understanding of the circuit is obtained. DC (DIRECT CURRENT) GENERAL GUIDELINES REFER TO INSTRUCTION MANUAL...

  • Page 5: Technical Data

    C. TECHNICAL DATA 2. Product Applications Perform the following tests and/or measurements with the 1. Features and benefits meter and the appropriate function: Safety Meets CE and IEC 1010 requirements. UL HVAC/R Listed to U.S. and Canadian Safety DC mV •...

  • Page 6: Specifications

    3. Specifications 3. Specifications (cont.) General Specifications IEC 1010 Over Voltage: (190, 192) a. DCV CAT II-1000VDC, 750VAC Range Resolution Accuracy Impedance CATIII-600V 0.0001V +/-0.05% of reading, Ω Pollution Degree 2 0.001V +/- 4digits 500V 0.01V EC 1010 Over Voltage: (194) 1000V 0.1V +/-0.1% of reading, +/- 10digits CATIII-1000V...
  • Page 7 3. Specifications (cont.) 3. Specifications (cont.) c. DCA f. Diode test Overload Range Resolution Accuracy Overload protection Range Resolution Accuracy protection Approx. 1mA 600V DC or AC peak 500uA 0.01uA +/-0.5% of reading, Fuse(fast blow) 1000V DC or AC peak (Only 194) 5000uA 0.1uA +/- 5digits F600V, 0.5A 31CM...

  • Page 8: Measurement Techniques

    3. Specifications (cont.) D. MEASUREMENT TECHNIQUES 1. Controls and function: j. frequency Push Button Range Resolution Accuracy Overload protection 50Hz 0.001Hz RANGE Activates manual range 500Hz 0.01Hz +/-0.05% of reading, 600V DC or AC 5Khz 0.0001Khz +/- 5digits peak Activates the Min/Max/Avg mode. 50Khz 0.001Khz REL %...

  • Page 9: Power On Options

    Selects the Inductance function Selects the Frequency function Selects the DC uA function (Push ORANGE button to activate AC uA. Selects the DC mA function (Push ORANGE button to activate AC mA.) Selects the DC A function (Push ORANGE button to activate AC A.) Application Notes Adaptor Can use A254, A256, A296 and A301...

  • Page 10: Step By Step Procedures

    3. Step by step procedure a. Measuring DC Volts CAUTION Do not attempt to make a voltage measurement if a test lead is plugged in the A or mA input jack. Instrument damage and/or personal injury may result. WARNING! Do not attempt to make a voltage measurement of more than 1000V or of voltage level that is unknown.

  • Page 11: B) Measuring Ac Volts

    c. Measuring DC Amps b. Measuring AC Volts CAUTION CAUTION Do not attempt to make a voltage measurement if a test Do not attempt to make a current measurement with the test leads connected in parallel with the circuit to be lead is plugged in the A or umA input jack.

  • Page 12: D) Measuring Ac Amps

    d. Measuring AC Amps CAUTION Do not attempt to make a current measurement with the test leads connected in parallel with the circuit to be tested. Test leads must be connected in series with the circuit. WARNING! Do not attempt to make a current measurement of circuits with more than 600V (1000V-Only 194)present.

  • Page 13: E) Measuring Resistance

    e. Measuring Resistance f. Measuring Diodes CAUTION WARNING! Do not attempt to make diode measurements with circuit Do not attempt to make resistance measurements with energized. The only way to accurately test a diode is to circuit energized. For best results, remove the resistor remove it completely from the circuit before attempting to completely from the circuit before attempting to measure measure it.

  • Page 14: G) Continuity Buzzer

    g. Continuity Buzzer h. Measuring Capacitance WARNING! WARNING! Do not attempt to make continuity measurements with All capacitance measurements are to be made on de- circuit energized. energized circuit with all capacitors Discharged only. Failure to de-energize and discharge Instrument set-up: capacitors before attempting to measure them could result in instrument damage and/or personal injury.

  • Page 15: I) Measuring Inductance

    i. Measuring Inductance (Only 192) j. Measuring Frequency WARNING! Never attempt a frequency measurement with a voltage FUNCTION BLACK MINIMUM MAXIMUM source greater than 600V. (1000V-Only 194)Determine the TEST LEAD TEST LEAD READING READING voltage of any unknown frequency source before umAmH 0.01mH 120.00mH...

  • Page 16: K) Record Mode

    k. Record Mode l. Compare Mode The record mode saves minimum (MIN) and maximum The compare mode takes the actual reading on the main (MAX) values measured for a series of readings. The main display and compares it to LOW and HIGH values, part of the LCD displays the actual reading, the MAX value is programmed by the user, on the sub-displays.

  • Page 17: M) Relative %Mode

    m. Relative % Mode o. RS-232C interface The Relative % mode takes the actual reading on the main Demonstration software is provided with the DMM. The display and compares it to a reference value programmed by program is written for windows using MFC. For you own the user on the right hand sub-display.
  • Page 18 Push button code REC OFF Deactivates Record mode Push key Code COMP ON ref1 ref2 Activates COMP.(If value is input RANGE RANGE AUTO/ RANGE MANUAL on the meter uses these as high & REC ON/ REC AVG/ REC OFF low limit of compare) REL ON ref2/ REL OFF COMP OFF COMP...

  • Page 19: Accessories

    E. ACCESSORIES F. MAINTENANCE Battery Replacement: The meter will display AT when Standard Accessories Part NO. the 9 volt battery needs replacement. Battery replaced as following: 9 Volt Alkaline Battery Fuse 0.5A Fuse 0.44A(Only194) a. Disconnect and remove all test leads from live circuit Fuse 10A Fuse 11A(Only194) and from the meter.

  • Page 20: Trouble Shooting Guide

    G. TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE Problem Probable Causes Does not power up • Dead or defective battery • Broken wire from battery snap to PCB Won’t display current readings • Open fuse • Open test lead • Improperly connected to circuit under test All functions except ohms read high •...

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