Index General Open Package Inspection Safety Note Safety Symbol Description Front Panel Description Property DC Voltage (DCV) AC Voltage (ACV) DC Current (DCA) AC Current (ACA) Resistance Diode and Continuity Test Capacitance (C) Frequency (Hz) Transistor Test Temperature Test Other Function & Instrument Maintenance...
General The instrument is a high performance, high accuracy, 3 5/6 digit multi-meter, it uses the LCD with 33mm high figure to make the reading clear, the display simple and the operation convenient. The instrument can measure DC and AC voltage, DC and AC current, Resis- tance, Capacitance, Frequency, Duty Circle, Transistor, Diode and Continuity test; And it also has the features of Bar Graph, Unit Indication, Data Hold, Relative Value Measurement (REL), USB Interface, AUTO/MANUAL range selection, Auto Power Off and Alarm Buzzer. The instrument adopts the directly driven 4 digits microprocessor and dual-integral A/D converter, which provide the high solution and high accuracy digital displaying driver. Because of its outstanding features, it is an excellent tool and most suitable for lab, factory, maintenance and repair users. Open-package Inspection Open the gift box and take out the instrument, carefully check the follow- ing accessories. If any accessory was lost or damaged, please contact the manufactory at once. • Digital Multimeter pc • Operation Manual pc • Test Lead set • Temperature Cable pc • USB Cable pc • Software disc pc • Transistor test accessory pc Safety Note The instrument meets the standard of IEC00 (safety standard promulgated by the International Electrician Committee). Design and manufacture com- plied with the standard of Pollution Degree 2.
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Warning To avoid endangering the safety of the users, should read the operation manual carefully before operation, and strictly abide by the safety warning information and operation description to use the instrument. . Caution to avoid the electric shock when measuring the voltage higher than 30V, the current higher than 0mA, AC Power Lines with Inductive Load and the AC Power Lines during the period of Electric Power Fluctua- tion. 2. Before measuring, should check if the function knob is set in the correct range, make sure the test lead connects reliably, links up correctly, and insulates properly to avoid the electric shock 3. It meets the requirements of the safety standard only to use the instrument with the equipped test lead. If the test lead is broken, should replace it by the same type and same electric specification test lead. 4. Do not replace the inside fuse by the unconfirmed one. Only replace it by the same type and specification fuse. Before replacement, should keep the test lead off the tested point to make sure there is no any signal at the input terminal.
maximum voltage is printed on the front panel of the instrument, do not input the range limit specified to avoid the electric shock and instrument damage 9. Do not measure any voltage when connecting the test lead with the current terminal to avoid damaging the instrument and endangering the safety of the users. 0. Do not try to calibrate or repair the instrument, should operate it by the specially trained or qualified professional people. . The function/range selection knob should be set in the correct range when measuring. When switching the function/range selection knob, keep the test lead off the tested object to make sure there is no any signal at the input terminal. Do not switch the function/range selection knob when measuring. 2. When LCD displays “ ”, please replace the battery in time to make sure the measuring accuracy. 3. Do not allow to measure the voltage when connecting the test lead with the current terminal! 4. Do not try to modify the inner circuit at will to avoid damaging the instru- ment and endangering the safety of the users. Safety Symbol Description Warning High Voltage! Dangerous! DCA & ACA Dual Insulation...
Front Panel Description MT-1820 . Instrument Model Number 2. LCD Display 3. HOLD: Date Hold button, press the button, the value is held on LCD; Press the button again, exit the hold mode RANGE Hz/DUTY HOLD SELECT AUTO POWER OFF MAX/MIN and get into the normal measuring status. REL/RS232 Ω ˚C 4. HZ/DUTY: Frequency/Duty Circle selection button, press the button to switch between the Frequency and Duty Circle mode at Frequency Range; Press the button VΩHz ˚C uAmA to switch to Voltage or Current/Frequency/Duty Circle MAX 10A MAX 400mA 1000V DC 10sec FUSED 750V AC...
Note: a) Do not measure the voltage higher than DC 000V or AC 750V. b) When measuring the high voltage, caution to avoid electric shock. Cut the connection between the test lead and tested circuit at once after measure- ment. C) At the Manual Range mode, if “OL” is displayed on LCD, it indicates the tested voltage value has exceeded the present range limit, please select the higher range to complete the measurement. Range Accuracy Resolution MT-1820 SELECT 600mV 0.mV RANGE SELECT Hz/DUTY HOLD AUTO POWER OFF MAX/MIN REL/RS232 ±(0.5%+4d) ˚C Ω 0mV VΩHz ˚C uAmA 600V 00mV MAX 10A MAX 400mA 10sec FUSED 1000V DC...
frequency under the circumstance of magnetic disturbance, such as 220V/50Hz-400Hz,380V/50Hz~400Hz 3. Connect the test lead to the tested circuit in parallel, the polarity of the red test lead and the tested voltage value will be displayed on LCD simultaneously Note: a) Do not measure the voltage higher than DC 000V or AC 750V. b) When measuring the high voltage, caution to avoid electric shock. Cut the connection between the test lead and tested circuit at once after measure- ment. Range Accuracy Resolution ±(0.8%+10d) 0mV 600V 00mV 750V ±(1.0%+10d) Input impedance: 10MΩ. Overload protection: 1000V DC or 750V AC peak value. Frequency response: 40-400Hz. Indication: average value response (RMS of sine wave). Duty Circle indication (0.1%-99.9%) DC Current (DCA) . Insert the black test lead to “COM” input terminal and the red test lead to “uAmA ”or “0A”, displayed as the right picture.
Note: a) Do not measure the current higher than 0A at Range 0A and higher than 6000uA at uA Range and higher than 600mA at mA Range, otherwise the fuse will be burnt out or the instrument will be damaged. b) Do not connect the test lead to any circuit µA MT-1820 in parallel when the test lead is inserted in SELECT the current input terminal, otherwise it is Hz/DUTY HOLD RANGE SELECT AUTO POWER OFF MAX/MIN possible to damage the instrument or REL/RS232 µA Ω ˚C endanger the safety of the users. Cut VΩHz ˚C uAmA the connection between the test lead MAX 10A MAX 400mA 1000V DC 10sec FUSED 750V AC FUSED CAT ll and tested circuit at once after measurement.
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Range Accuracy Resolution 600uA 0.μA 6000uA μA ±(1.5%+10d) 60mA 0μA 600mA 00μA ±(2.0%+15d) 0mA MT-1820 MT-1820 SELECT SELECT Hz/DUTY HOLD RANGE Hz/DUTY HOLD RANGE SELECT SELECT AUTO POWER OFF AUTO POWER OFF MAX/MIN MAX/MIN REL/RS232 REL/RS232 ˚C...
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Note: a) When measuring the in-circuit resistance, Make sure all the power of the tested circuit has been turned off and all capacitors are fully discharged. b) It will cause the reading incorrect to input any voltage when measuring the resistance. If the voltage exceeds 250V, over-range protection voltage, it is possible to damage the instrument and endanger the safety of the users. c) At Range 600Ω, short-circuit the test lead to measure the wire resistance, and then subtract it from the real measurement. Range Accuracy Resolution MT-1820 600Ω ±(0.8%+5d) 0.1Ω RANGE 6kΩ 1Ω Hz/DUTY HOLD RANGE SELECT AUTO POWER OFF MAX/MIN REL/RS232 60kΩ...
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Open circuit voltage: 400mV. Over range protection: 250V AC/DC peak value. Diode and Continuity Test . Turn the function/range selection knob to “ ”Range, displayed as the right pictures. 2. Insert the red and black test lead separately to VΩHz and COM input terminal. Press “SELECT” button to choose the Buzzer and Diode mea- surement function. 3. Connect the RED test lead to the positive pole of the tested diode, BLACK test lead to the negative pole. 4. Read the present test result from LCD. (Note: no Bar Graph display at Diode Range) Note: a) If the diode is open circuit or the polarity is connected counter, “OL” will be displayed on LCD. b) When measuring the in-circuit diode, make sure all the power of the tested circuit has been turned off and all capacitors are fully discharged. c) Cut the connection between the test lead and tested circuit at once after measurement. Range Display Test Condition Diode Forward voltage Forward AC Current: .0mA, Counter drop Voltage: 3.0V...
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VΩHz and COM input terminal. 2. Connect the test lead to the tested capacitor in parallel, the tested capaci- tor value will be displayed on LCD. 3. If “OL” is displayed on LCD, it indicates the test capacitor value has exceeded the present range limit or the capacitor is short-circuit, please select the higher range to complete the measurement. 4. Read the present test result from LCD. MT-1820 MT-1820 SELECT SELECT Hz/DUTY HOLD RANGE SELECT RANGE SELECT Hz/DUTY HOLD AUTO POWER OFF MAX/MIN AUTO POWER OFF MAX/MIN REL/RS232 REL/RS232 Ω...
VΩHz and COM input terminal. 2. Connect the test lead to the tested signal source in parallel, Read the present test result from LCD. (Note: no Bar Graph display at this range) 3. When measuring Frequency, press “Hz/DUTY” button once to get into the mode of DUTY measurement, and press “Hz/DUTY” button again to return to the mode of Frequency measurement. 4. When measuring AC current or voltage, press “Hz/DUTY” button to get into the mode of Frequency measurement, and press “Hz/DUTY” button again to get into the mode of Duty Circle measurement, and press the button third to return to the mode of AC current or voltage measurement. Note: a) Do not input the signal more than 60V. Otherwise it is possible to damage the instrument and endanger the safety of the users. b) Cut the connection between the test lead and c) tested circuit at once after measurement. 60Hz MT-1820 Range Accuracy Resolution 00Hz 0.0Hz Hz/DUTY Hz/DUTY HOLD RANGE SELECT AUTO POWER OFF MAX/MIN 000Hz REL/RS232 Ω...
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3. and “COM” input terminal, displayed as the picture.According to the model of the tested transistor, insert the accessory accordingly into the terminal of “EBC” of “NPN” or “PNP”. 4. Read the present test result from LCD. Note: a) Do not input the current or voltage at the input terminal of “uAmA ”, “COM” or transistor accessory, otherwise it is possible to damage the instrument or endanger the safety of the users. b) There are no Data Hold, MAX/MIN, Bar Graph function at Transistor Test mode. Range Scope of Display Test Condition HFE(NPNorPNP) 0-000 Base Current:mA VCE:2.V Temperature Test . Turn the function/range selection knob to MT-1820 SELECT Temperature Range. 2. Insert the two ends of the temperature sensor Hz/DUTY HOLD RANGE SELECT Into the “COM” and “uAmA” input terminal, the AUTO POWER OFF MAX/MIN REL/RS232 Ω ˚C positive end into the “uAmA” input terminal. VΩHz 3. Connect the sensor of the temperature cable ˚C uAmA...
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Note: a) Without the signal input, LCD automatically displays the normal tempera- ture. b) Do not replace the temperature sensor at will. Otherwise the accuracy can’t be assured. c) Do not input the voltage at Temperature Range, caution to avoid damag- ing the instrument. Range Accuracy Resolution MT-1820 SELECT -20˚C~400˚C ±(1.0%+50) 0.1˚C 400˚C~1000˚C ±(1.5%+15) 1˚C RANGE SELECT Hz/DUTY HOLD AUTO POWER OFF MAX/MIN REL/RS232 Ω ˚C 0˚F~750˚F ±(1.0%+50d) 1˚F 750˚F~1832˚F ±(1.5%+5d) VΩHz ˚C uAmA MAX 10A MAX 400mA...
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accessory of the instrument, and then can transmit the measuring data to PC, it is convenient to record, analyze, process and print the measuring results, etc. Please refer the details to the description in the software. • Instrument Maintenance This is a highly precise instrument, do not try to modify the inner circuit at will. . Keep the instrument dry, and keep it away form dust and shock. 2. Do not store and use the instrument in high humility, high temperature, combustible, explosive and strong magnetic places. 3. Clean the surface of the instrument with the damp cloth and gentle deter- gent, do not use the strong solvent like the abrasive cleaner and alcohol, etc. 4. Take out the batteries if do not use the instrument for a long time to pre- vent the batteries from leaking the liquid to corrode the instrument. 5. When LCD displays “ “ symbol, should replace the batteries as the following steps: 5-1. Loose the screw that fixes the batteries, and remove the battery case. 5-2. Remove the spent .5V batteries, and replace them by two same type new batteries. It is better to use alkaline batteries for lengthening the usage time. 5-3. Fit on the battery case and tighten the screw. 5-4. The steps of replacing the fuse are same as the above. When replacing the fuse, please use the same specification, same type of fuse. Note: . Do not input the voltage more than 000V DC/AC peak value.
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4. Please remove the test lead from the tested point and turn the power off before replacing the battery or fuse. The instruction manual is subject to chance without notice. The contents in the instruction manual are considered to be correct, if the us- ers find any errors or pretermission, etc., please contact the manufacturer. The manufacturer hereby will not be responsible for any accident and dam- age caused by the improper operation. The functions described in this instruction manual do not be the reason for special usage.
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•儲存環境:-0~50℃,相對濕度<80% •電 源:兩節.5V電池(“AAA”電池) •體積(尺寸):192mm×95mm×48mm(長×寬×高) •重 量:約390g(包括電池) 技術特性 •準確度:±(讀數的% + d數位),保證準確度環境溫度23±5℃,相對濕 度<75%, •校準保證期從出廠日起為一年。 八、直流電壓( ) . 將功能/量程開關旋至交直流電壓,紅黑表筆 分別插入“VΩHz”和“COM”孔中,按 MT-1820 SELECT “SELECT”鍵選擇直流電壓,如圖所示。 2. 儀錶的起始狀態為自動量程直流電壓模式, Hz/DUTY HOLD RANGE SELECT AUTO POWER OFF MAX/MIN REL/RS232 顯示“AUTO”符號,按“ RANGE“鍵, Ω ˚C 轉換為手動量程方式。 VΩHz ˚C uAmA 3. 將測式表筆接觸測試點並聯到被測電路上, MAX 10A...
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750V交流峰值。 九、交流電壓(ACV) .將功能/量程開關旋至交直流電壓,按 “SELECT”選擇交流電壓,將紅黑 表筆分別插入“VΩHz”和“COM”。如下圖 2.儀錶的起始狀態為自動量程,顯示“AUTO”符號,按“RANGE“鍵, 轉換為手動量程方式。在自動或手動交流模式下按“Hz/DUTY”可測量頻 率/占空比測量,但此時頻響低,適用於磁場干擾環境下的高壓低頻測量, 如220V/50Hz-400Hz,380V/50Hz~400Hz。 3.將測式表筆接觸測試點並聯到被測電路上,紅色表筆線的極性和被測電壓值 將同時顯示在顯示幕幕上。 注 意: a) 不能測量高於DC000V或AC750V的電壓。 b) 在測量高壓時,要特別注意避免觸電。並在測試完後表筆與被測電路立即 斷開。 MT-1820 SELECT 量 程 準確度 分辨力 Hz/DUTY HOLD RANGE SELECT AUTO POWER OFF MAX/MIN REL/RS232 ±(0.8%+10d) 0mV ˚C Ω 600V 00mV VΩHz uAmA ˚C...
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3.如果顯示幕上顯示“OL”,表示被測量電流已超過當前量程,請選擇更高 的量程來測量。 注 意: a)在0A檔不能測量大於0A的電流,“uA”檔不能測量大於6000uA的電 流,“mA”檔不能測量大於600mA的電流,否則會將保險絲燒斷或損壞儀 錶。 b)當表筆插在電流輸入端時,嚴禁將表筆並聯在任何電路上,否則有可能損 壞儀錶和危及使用者安全,在完成所有得測量後,要立即斷開表筆與被測 電路。 µA MT-1820 MT-1820 MT-1820 SELECT SELECT SELECT Hz/DUTY HOLD RANGE SELECT RANGE RANGE SELECT Hz/DUTY HOLD SELECT Hz/DUTY HOLD AUTO POWER OFF MAX/MIN REL/RS232 AUTO POWER OFF AUTO POWER OFF...
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十一、交流電流(ACA) .將黑表筆插入“COM”孔中,紅表筆插入“uAmA ”或“0A”孔中,如 右圖所示。 2.將功能開關轉至電流檔,按“SELECT”鍵,選擇AC測量方式,然後將儀 錶串入被測回路中,被測電流值及紅表筆點的電流極性將同時顯示在螢幕 上 。 3.如果顯示幕上顯示“OL”,表示被測量電流已超過當前量程,請選擇更高 的量程來測量。 注 意: a) 在0A檔不能測量大於0A的電流, “mA”檔不能測量大於600mA的電 流。 b)當表筆插在電流輸入端時,嚴禁將表筆並聯在任何電路上,否則有可能損壞 儀錶和危及使用者安全,在完成所有得測量後,要立即斷開表筆與被測電 路。 µA MT-1820 MT-1820 MT-1820 SELECT SELECT SELECT Hz/DUTY HOLD RANGE Hz/DUTY HOLD RANGE SELECT SELECT Hz/DUTY HOLD RANGE SELECT AUTO POWER OFF...
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頻率回應: 40~00Hz。 占空比顯示:(0.1%-99.9%) 十二、電阻(Ω) .將功能/量程開關旋至“Ω”檔,將紅黑表筆分入“VΩHz”和“COM”。 2.將表筆的測試端並聯到被測量電阻上被測電阻將顯示在顯示幕上。 3.開機為預設為自動量程,按“RANGE”鍵選擇手動量程操作方式。 4.如果顯示幕上顯示“OL”表明已經超過當前量程,請選擇更高的的量程來 完成。 注 意: a) 測電阻時,必須先將被測電路內所有的電源關斷,並將所有的電容充分放 電。 b) 在測量電阻時,任何電壓的出現都會引起測量讀數不准,如果超過250V 保護電壓,則有可能損壞和危及使用者的安全。 c) 在使用600Ω量程時,應先將表筆短路,測得引線電阻,然後在實測中減 去。 MT-1820 量 程 準確度 分辨力 600Ω ±(0.8%+5d) 0.1Ω RANGE Hz/DUTY HOLD RANGE SELECT 6kΩ ±(0.8%+4d) 1Ω AUTO POWER OFF MAX/MIN REL/RS232 Ω Ω...
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2. 將紅、黑色表筆分別插入“VΩHz”和“COM”輸入 端,再按“SELECT”選擇蜂鳴器及二極體測量。 3.將紅色表筆接到二極體的正極,黑色表筆接到二極體的負極。 4.從顯示幕上讀出結果。(注:二極體檔無類比棒條顯示) 注 意: a) 如果二極體開路或極性接反時,顯示幕上將顯示“OL” b) 檢查二極體時,必須先將被測線路內所有的電源斷開,並將所有的電容充 分放電。 c) 在完成測量之後,要立即斷開表筆與被測電路的連接。 MT-1820 MT-1820 SELECT SELECT Hz/DUTY HOLD RANGE SELECT RANGE SELECT Hz/DUTY HOLD AUTO POWER OFF MAX/MIN AUTO POWER OFF MAX/MIN REL/RS232 REL/RS232 Ω ˚C Ω ˚C VΩHz VΩHz ˚C uAmA ˚C...
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十四、電容(C) .將功能開/量程開關旋到電容檔。將紅黑表筆線分別插 入“VΩHz”和“COM”輸入端。 2.將表筆線的測試端並聯到被測電容上,被測電容值將顯示在顯示幕上。 3.如果顯示幕上上顯“OL”,則表明被測電容值已超過當前量程或電容短 路,請選擇更高的量程檔測量。 4.從顯示幕上讀出當前的結果。 注 意: a) 在測電容時,必須先將被測線路內所有的電源斷開,並將所有的電容充分 放電。(注意:該檔無類比棒條顯示) b) 在測量大電容時,需要較長的時間,在00uF時約5秒。 C) 從完成所有的測量後,要立即斷開表筆與被測電路的連接。 量 程 準確度 分辨力 4.7µF MT-1820 40nF ±(5.0%+30d) 0pF REL/RS232 400nF 00pF Hz/DUTY HOLD RANGE SELECT AUTO POWER OFF MAX/MIN REL/RS232 4μF ±(3.5%+8d) Ω ˚C 40μF 0nF VΩHz...
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注 意: a) 不要輸入高於60V的信號,否則可能損壞儀錶並危及人身安全。 b) 在完成所有的測量後,要立即斷開表筆與被測電路。 量 程 準確度 分辨力 00Hz ±(0.5%+4d) 0.0Hz 60Hz MT-1820 000Hz Hz/DUTY 0kHz 0Hz RANGE SELECT Hz/DUTY HOLD AUTO POWER OFF MAX/MIN REL/RS232 00kHz 00Hz Ω ˚C MHz kHz VΩHz ˚C uAmA MAX 10A MAX 400mA 10sec...
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十七、溫度測量 1.將功能/量程選擇開關旋到溫度檔。 2.將溫度探頭的輸入端插入“COM”和“uAmA”孔中 , 正端插 入“uAmA”中 3.將溫度探頭的感應端置於被測物件的表面上,如右圖的水中 4.從顯示幕上讀出當前測量結果。 5.按“SELECT”選擇華氏度,再按“SELECT”選擇攝氏度,以次迴圈。 注 意: a)當輸入端開路時,顯示常溫。 b)請勿隨便更換溫度感測器,否則將不能保證測量的準確度。 c)嚴禁在溫度檔輸入電壓,否則有損壞儀錶的危險! MT-1820 MT-1820 SELECT SELECT Hz/DUTY HOLD RANGE Hz/DUTY HOLD RANGE SELECT SELECT AUTO POWER OFF AUTO POWER OFF MAX/MIN MAX/MIN REL/RS232 REL/RS232 Ω ˚C Ω ˚C VΩHz...
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