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- Page 1 Distributed by: www.Jameco.com 1-800-831-4242 The content and copyrights of the attached material are the property of its owner. Jameco Part Number 1939651UsersManual...
- Page 2 User's Guide True RMS Industrial Multimeter Extech EX530...
- Page 3 Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of the Extech EX530 True RMS Autoranging Multimeter. This meter measures AC/DC Voltage, AC/DC Current, Resistance, Capacitance, Frequency (electrical & electronic), Duty Cycle, Diode Test, and Continuity plus Thermocouple Temperature. It features a waterproof, rugged design for heavy duty use. Proper use and care of this meter will provide many years of reliable service.
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Page 4: Safety Instructions
NEVER operate the meter unless the back cover and the battery and fuse covers are in place and fastened securely. If the equipment is used in a manner not specified by the manufacturer, the protection provided by the equipment may be impaired. EX530 V3.3 4/29/07... -
Page 5: Controls And Jacks
) (ohms) Farads (capacitance) mega (10 ) (ohms) Ω Ohms PEAK Peak Hold Hertz (frequency) Volts Percent (duty ratio) Relative Alternating current AUTO Autoranging Direct current HOLD Display hold ºF Degrees Fahrenheit ºC Degrees Centigrade Maximum Minimum EX530 V3.3 4/29/07... -
Page 6: Dc Voltage Measurements
4. Read the voltage in the display. 5. Press the MODE button to indicate “Hz”. 6. Read the frequency in the display. 7. Press the MODE button again to indicate “%”. 8. Read the % of duty cycle in the display. EX530 V3.3 4/29/07... -
Page 7: Dc Current Measurements
7. Touch the black test probe tip to the negative side of the circuit. Touch the red test probe tip to the positive side of the circuit. 8. Apply power to the circuit. 9. Read the current in the display. EX530 V3.3 4/29/07... -
Page 8: Ac Current (Frequency, Duty Cycle) Measurements
4. Touch the test probe tips across the circuit or part under test. It is best to disconnect one side of the part under test so the rest of the circuit will not interfere with the resistance reading. 5. Read the resistance in the display. EX530 V3.3 4/29/07... -
Page 9: Continuity Check
4. Touch the test probes to the diode under test. Forward voltage will typically indicate 0.400 to 0.700V. Reverse voltage will indicate “OL”. Shorted devices will indicate near 0V and an open device will indicate “OL” in both polarities. EX530 V3.3 4/29/07... -
Page 10: Temperature Measurements
Hz jack. 3. Touch the test probe tips to the circuit under test. 4. Read the frequency on the display. 5. Press the MODE button to indicate “%”. 6. Read the % duty cycle in the display. EX530 V3.3 4/29/07... -
Page 11: Autoranging/Manual Range Selection
2. Press the REL button to store the reading in the display and the "REL" indicator will appear on the display. 3. The display will now indicate the difference between the stored value and the measured value. 4. Press the REL button to exit the relative mode. EX530 V3.3 4/29/07... -
Page 12: Display Backlight
The auto off feature will turn the meter off after 15 minutes. To disable the auto power off feature, hold down the MODE button and turn the meter on. “APO d” will appear in the display. Turn the meter off and then on again to re-enable the auto power off feature. EX530 V3.3 4/29/07... -
Page 13: Maintenance
WARNING: To avoid electric shock, do not operate the meter until the battery cover is in place and fastened securely. NOTE: If your meter does not work properly, check the fuses and batteries to make sure that they are still good and that they are properly inserted. F1 F2 EX530 V3.3 4/29/07... -
Page 14: Replacing The Fuses
Warranty EXTECH INSTRUMENTS CORPORATION warrants the basic instrument to be free of defects in parts and workmanship for three years from date of shipment (a six month limited warranty applies on sensors and cables). If it should become necessary to return... -
Page 15: Specifications
(20A: 30 sec max with reduced accuracy) All AC voltage ranges are specified from 5% of range to 100% of range NOTE: Accuracy is stated at 65 F to 83 F (18 C to 28 C) and less than 75% RH. EX530 V3.3 4/29/07... - Page 16 0mA=-25%, 4mA=0%, 20mA=100%, 24mA=125% Note: Accuracy specifications consist of two elements: • (% reading) – This is the accuracy of the measurement circuit. • (+ digits) – This is the accuracy of the analog to digital converter. EX530 V3.3 4/29/07...
- Page 17 The UL mark does not indicate that this product has been evaluated for the accuracy of its readings. Copyright © 2005 Extech Instruments Corporation. All rights reserved including the right of reproduction in whole or in part in any form.