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  • Page 1 Digital Multimeter Instruction Manual...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS page INTRODUCTION Congratulations .....3 Product Description ....3 EC Declaration of Conformity .

  • Page 3: Introduction

    The meter is also easy to use and built to last. The 183 is covered by a 3 Year Limited Warranty. 2. Product Description The 183 is a hand-held autoranging DMM. The backlit LCD can display three readings at one time.

  • Page 4: Ec Declaration Of Conformity

    3. EC Declaration of Conformity This is to certify that model 183 conforms to the protection requirements of the council directive 89/336/EEC, in the approximation of laws of the member states relating to Electromagnetic compatibility and 73/23/EEC, The Low Voltage Directive by application of the following standards:...

  • Page 5: Ec Declaration Of Conformity

    3. EC Declaration of Conformity This is to certify that model 183 conforms to the protection requirements of the council directive 89/336/EEC, in the approximation of laws of the member states relating to Electromagnetic compatibility and 73/23/EEC, The Low Voltage Directive by application of the following standards:...

  • Page 6: Safety Considerations

    GENERAL GUIDELINES ALWAYS • Test the 183 before using to make sure it is operating properly. • Inspect the test leads before using to make sure there are no breaks or shorts.
  • Page 7 INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS CAUTION: RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK AC (ALTERNATING CURRENT) DC (DIRECT CURRENT) REFER TO INSTRUCTION MANUAL GROUND FUSE DOUBLE INSULATION...

  • Page 8: Technical Data

    Auto Off Automatically powers instrument off after 30 minutes of inactivity. Pressing any push button or turning the rotary switch returns the 183 to normal. Record Records Min/Max and Average values. Time reference when value was obtained. Compare Compares stored value with measured value for matching components.

  • Page 9: Product Applications

    2. Product Applications Perform the following tests and/or measurements with the TPI 183 and the appropriate function: HVAC/R DCmV • Thermocouples in furnaces or gas applications. • Heat anticipator current in thermostats. • Line voltage. ACV or DCV • Control circuit voltage.

  • Page 10: Specifications

    3. Specifications IEC 1010 Over Voltage: CAT II - 1000V CAT III - 600V UL 3111-1 Pollution Degree 2 a. DCV Range Resolution Accuracy Impedance 400mV 0.1mV ±0.3% of reading, 10MΩ 0.001V ±2 digits 0.01V 400V 0.1V 1000V b1. ACV (45Hz to 450Hz) Range Resolution Accuracy Impedance...
  • Page 11 3. Specifications (cont.) c. DCA Range Resolution Accuracy Overload Protection 400µA 0.1µA ±0.5% of reading, Fuse**(fast blow) 4000µA 1µA ±5 digits F600V, .5A, 31CM 40mA 0.01mA 400mA 0.1mA 0.001A ±0.75% of reading, Fuse**(fast blow) 0.01A ±5 digits F600V, 10A, 31CM d.
  • Page 12 3. Specifications (cont.) g. Continuity Buzzer Test Voltage Threshold Over Load Protection 1000 digits 600 V DC or Peak AC h. Capacitance Range Resolution Accuracy Over Load Protection 10µF 0.01µF ±2% of reading, 600V DC or 100µF 0.1µF ±5 digits Peak AC 1000µF 1µF...

  • Page 13: Measurement Techniques

    D. MEASUREMENT TECHNIQUES 1. Controls and Functions: Push Buttons Activates Back Light for the LCD (automatically turns off after approx. 70 sec.) Activates the Min/Max/Ave mode. COMP Activates the Compare mode. REL% Activates the REL% mode. RANGE Activates manual ranging. EDIT Activates the EDIT mode for the Compare and Relative % functions.

  • Page 14: A) Disable Auto Power Off

    Selects the Capacitance function. Selects the Frequency function. Input Jacks Red test lead connection for current measurements on the A and A functions. mAµA Red test lead connection for current measurement on the mA and mA functions. Black test lead connection for all functions. V Ω...
  • Page 15 • Connect the red test lead from the meter to the positive (+) terminal of the battery. • Connect the black test lead to the negative (-) terminal of the battery. • Reconnect power to the circuit and read the voltage on the 183.

  • Page 16: Step By Step Procedures: Measuring Dc Volts

    Set rotary switch to either the mV or V range, depending on the voltage to be measured. Connect test leads to circuit to be measured. Reconnect power to circuit to be measured. Read the voltage on the 183.
  • Page 17 Application Notes Disconnect power from the termi- nal block, find the fuse or circuit breaker that controls the block and turn it off. Set up the meter following the steps under “Measurement Procedure” on page 17. Then proceed with the following: •...

  • Page 18: Measuring Ac Volts

    6. Reconnect power to circuit to be measured. 7. Read the voltage on the 183. Optional Function 8. Press the gray button on the 183. 9. Read the frequency of the voltage being mea- sured in the lower left hand corner of the LCD.

  • Page 19: Measuring Dc Amps

    Set the rotary switch to the mA, or A function. Connect the test leads in series to the circuit to be measured. Reconnect power to circuit to be measured. Read the current on the 183.
  • Page 20 Application Notes When measuring the DC current of a flame controller, follow the steps under “Measurement Procedure” on page 18 and then proceed with the following: • Set up the meter for making a mA measurement. • Connect the meter to the flame controller lead by opening the circuit and inserting the leads in series with the circuit as shown...

  • Page 21: Measuring Ac Amps

    Set the rotary switch to the mA or A function. Connect test leads in series to circuit to be measured. Reconnect power to circuit to be measured. Read the current on the 183.

  • Page 22: Measuring Resistance

    Disconnect power to circuit to be measured. Plug black test lead into the COM input jack. Plug red test lead into VΩ Hz input jack. Set the rotary switch on the 183 to the function. Connect the test leads to the circuit to be measured.

  • Page 23: Measuring Diodes

    Measuring Diodes CAUTION! Do not attempt to make diode measurements with circuit energized. The only way to accurately test a diode is to remove it completely from the circuit before attempting to measure it. Instrument set-up: FUNCTION BLACK MINIMUM MAXIMUM TEST LEAD TEST LEAD READING...

  • Page 24: Continuity Buzzer

    g. Continuity Buzzer WARNING! Do not attempt to make continuity measurements with circuit energized. Instrument set-up: FUNCTION BLACK TEST LEAD TEST LEAD VΩ Hz Measurement Procedure: Disconnect power to circuit to be measured. Plug black test lead into the COM input jack. Plug the red test lead into the VΩ...

  • Page 25: Measuring Capacitance

    h. Measuring Capacitance WARNING! All capacitance measurements are to be made on de-energized circuits with all capacitors discharged only. Failure to de-energize and dis- charge capacitors before attempting to measure them could result in instrument damage and/or personal injury. Instrument set-up: FUNCTION BLACK MINIMUM MAXIMUM...

  • Page 26: Measuring Frequency

    Read the capacitor value on the LCD. i. Measuring Frequency WARNING! Never attempt a frequency measurement with a voltage source greater than 600V. Determine the voltage of any unknown frequency source before connecting the instrument in frequency mode. Instrument set-up: FUNCTION BLACK MINIMUM MAXIMUM...

  • Page 27: Record Mode

    MIN value is constantly displayed on the lower right hand sub-display. Activate the function as follows: Depress the REC button on the 183. The 183 will immediately start to record and display MIN/MAX values on the two lower sub- displays. A confirmation beep will sound every time a new value is recorded.

  • Page 28: Compare Mode

    k. Compare Mode The compare mode takes the actual reading on the main display and compares it to LOW and HIGH values, programmed by the user, on the sub- displays. This is used to compare components or measurements for acceptable readings. Activate the function as follows: To use Compare Mode manually select the correct range for the function.

  • Page 29: Relative % Mode

    l. Relative % Mode The Relative % mode takes the actual reading on the main display and compares it to a reference value programmed by the user on the right hand sub-display. The left hand sub-display will show the percentage the actual reading varies from the refer- ence value.

  • Page 30: Two-Hold System

    m. Two-Hold System The two-hold system is a data hold feature that will automatically store a stable reading under the 1 HOLD sub-display in the lower left hand corner of the LCD. When a new, stable reading is obtained, the reading under 1 HOLD will be moved to 2 HOLD and the new reading will be displayed under 1 HOLD.

  • Page 31: Rs-232C Interface

    RS-232C Interface Demonstration software is provided with the 183. The pro- gram is written for windows using Visual Basic. For your own applications, consult the following: Specification: Baud Rate 1200 Parity Bit None Data Bit Stop Bit Data Formats: FAR_DDDDDDT...
  • Page 32 Auto or Manual Range Codes Code Mode Manual Range Auto Range Example Application Program: gosub ComOpen on Com (2) on WaitLoop: goto WaitLoop CompOpen: close #1 open “com2:1200,n,7,1,rs,cs,ds,cd” as#1 return GetCom: com (2) off input#1,rd$ if len (rd$)>9 then RdgData$=right$ (rd$,&) FunCode$=left$ (rd$,1) ModCode$=mid$ (rd$,2,1) RgeCode$=mid$ (rd$,3,1)

  • Page 33: Essories

    E. ACCESSORIES* Standard Accessories Part No. 9 Volt Alkaline Battery A009A Fuse, 0.5 Amp A104 Fuse, 10 Amp A110 Test Lead Set A050 Rubber Boot A101 Optional Accessories Part No. Demonstration Software A108 Deluxe Test Lead Set SDK1 IEC 1010 Deluxe Test Lead Kit TLS2000B Temperature Adapter A301...

  • Page 34: Maintenance

    F. MAINTENANCE Battery Replacement: The 183 will display BAT when the 9 Volt battery needs replacement. Battery replaced as follows: Disconnect and remove all test leads from live circuits and from the 183. Remove 183 from protective boot. Remove the three screws from back of housing.

  • Page 35: 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 •...
  • Page 36 WARRANTY Please refer to product warranty card for warranty statement. Test Products International, Inc. 9615 SW Allen Blvd., Ste. 104 Beaverton, OR USA 97005 503-520-9197 • Fax: 503-520-1225 info@tpi-thevalueleader.com L183M • 07/02/02 copyright © 2002 Test Products International, Inc.
  • Page 37 183 SPECIFICATIONS ±0.5% Basic DCV Accuracy Function Range Resolution 400mV 0.1mV 0.001V 0.01V 400V 0.1V 1000V 0.001V 0.01V 400V 0.1V 750V 400µA 0.1µA 4000µA 1µA 40mA 0.01mA 400mA 0.1mA 0.001A 0.01A 400µA 0.1µA 4000µA 1µa 40mA 0.01mA 400mA 0.1mA 0.001A 0.01A...

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