True-Rms Multimeters: Users Manual
True-Rms Multimeters: Users Manual
True-rms Multimeters
Users Manual
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Test Lead Alert
To remind you to check that the test leads are in the correct aik01f.emf
terminals, LEAd momentarily shows on the display when you move
the rotary switch to or from the mA or A position. Item Description
XW Warning Input terminal for ac and dc milliamp measurements to
A
400 mA and frequency measurements.
Attempting to make a measurement with a test lead in an
incorrect terminal might blow a fuse, damage the Input terminal for ac and dc current measurements to
B
Product, and cause serious personal injury. 10 A and frequency measurements.
Input terminal for voltage, continuity, resistance, diode,
C capacitance, frequency, and temperature (179 only)
measurements.
D Common (return) terminal for all measurements.
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Product Buttons
Table 2 identifies the basic functions of the buttons on the Product. Item Description
The buttons have other functions described later in the manual. C Activates MIN MAX AVG mode.
Table 2. Product Buttons Toggles between Auto Range and Manual Range
modes.
D In Manual Range mode, increments the range. After
the highest range, the Product wraps to the lowest
HOLD MINMAX RANGE range.
(Yellow button) Selects alternate measurement
functions on a rotary switch setting, for example, to
E
select dc mA, dc A, Hz, temperature (179 only),
capacitance, diode test.
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Display
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The Product enters the Sleep mode and the display goes blank if 1. Set the desired measurement function and range.
there is no function change or button press for 20 minutes. To (Autoranging is disabled in the MIN MAX AVG mode.)
disable the Sleep mode, hold down B while turning the Product 2. Press M to activate MIN MAX AVG mode.
on. The Sleep mode is always disabled in the MIN MAX AVG
mode and the AutoHOLD mode. and MAX come on, and the highest reading detected
since entering MIN MAX AVG shows on the display.
MIN MAX AVG Recording Mode 3. To step through the low (MIN), average (AVG), and present
The MIN MAX AVG recording mode captures the minimum and readings, press M.
maximum input values and calculates a running average of all 4. To pause MIN MAX AVG recording without erasing stored
readings. When a new high or low is detected, the Product beeps.
values, press H.
Note h comes on.
For dc functions, accuracy is the specified accuracy of the
5. To continue MIN MAX AVG recording, press H again.
measurement function ±12 counts for changes longer than
h turns off.
350 ms in duration.
6. To erase stored readings and exit, press M for 1 second or
For ac functions, accuracy is the specified accuracy of the
turn the rotary switch.
measurement function ±40 counts for changes longer than
900 ms in duration.
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Display HOLD and AutoHOLD Modes
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3. To exit Manual Range, press R for 1 second or turn the Table 6. Power-Up Options
rotary switch.
Button Power-Up Options
The Product returns to Autorange and Auto Range shows.
K switch position turns on all LCD segments.
AutoHOLD
Power-Up Options L switch position displays the software version
number.
Table 6 shows the Power-Up Options. To select a Power-Up H
E switch position displays the model number.
Option, hold down the button indicated while turning the Product
from OFF to any switch position. M Disables beeper. (bEEP)
Power-Up Options are cancelled when the Product is turned OFF. Enables "Smoothing" mode. ('___)
R Dampens display fluctuations of rapidly changing
inputs by digital filtering.
(Yellow button) Disables automatic power-down
(Sleep mode). (PoFF)
B Sleep mode is also disabled while the Product is in
a MIN MAX AVG Recording mode, or the
AutoHOLD mode.
Disables automatic 2-minute backlight timeout.
S
(LoFF) (177 and 179 Only)
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Basic Measurements
HOLD MINMA
X RANGE
HOLD MINMAX RANGE HOLD MINMAX RANGE HOLD MINMAX RANGE
V mV
V
+ _ + _ + _
+ _
+
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Vent
or
80BK-A Integrated Pipe
Type K DMM
Temperature Probe
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XW Warning: Do not connect 80BK-A to live circuits.
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Basic Measurements
Measure AC or DC Current
XW Warning
To prevent possible electrical shock, fire, or personal
injury:
• Never attempt to make an in-circuit current
measurement when the open-circuit potential to
earth is >1000 V.
• Check the Product's fuses before testing. (See Test
the Fuses.)
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• Use the proper terminals, switch position, and range
for your measurement. AC Zero Input Behavior of True-rms Meters
• Never place the probes in parallel with a circuit or Unlike averaging meters, which can accurately measure only pure
component when the leads are plugged into the sinewaves, True-rms meters accurately measure distorted
current terminals. waveforms. Calculating True-rms converters require a certain level
of input voltage to make a measurement. This is why ac voltage
To measure current: and current ranges are specified from 5 % of range to 100 % of
range. Non-zero digits that are displayed on a True-rms meter
1. Turn power OFF.
when the test leads are open or are shorted are normal. They do
2. Break circuit. not affect the specified ac accuracy above 5 % of range.
3. Insert Product in series. Unspecified input levels on the lowest ranges are:
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graph is unspecified.
mA
The Product measures the frequency of a signal. The trigger level
is 0 V, 0 A ac for all ranges.
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Use the Bar Graph
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Specifications
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Relative Humidity .............................Maximum Non-condensing: Class A: Equipment is suitable for use in all establishments other than
90 % to 35 °C, domestic and those directly connected to a low-voltage power supply
75 % to 40 °C, network that supplies buildings used for domestic purposes. There
45 % to 50 °C may be potential difficulties in ensuring electromagnetic compatibility
Battery Life .......................................Alkaline: 400 hrs typical in other environments due to conducted and radiated disturbances.
Size (H x W x L) ................................4.3 cm x 9 cm x 18.5 cm Emissions that exceed the levels required by CISPR 11 can occur
Weight ...............................................420 g when the equipment is connected to a test object. The equipment may
not meet the immunity requirements of this standard when test leads
Safety and/or test probes are connected.
General .........................................IEC 61010-1: Pollution Degree 2 Korea (KCC)..................................Class A Equipment (Industrial
Measurement ................................IEC 61010-2-033: CAT IV 600 V, Broadcasting & Communication
CAT III 1000 V Equipment)
Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Class A: Equipment meets requirements for industrial electromagnetic
International ..................................IEC 61326-1: Portable wave equipment and the seller or user should take notice of it. This
Electromagnetic Environment equipment is intended for use in business environments and not to be
CISPR 11: Group 1, Class A, used in homes.
IEC 61326-2-2 USA (FCC) ....................................47 CFR 15 subpart B. This product is
considered an exempt device per
Group 1: Equipment has intentionally generated and/or uses
clause 15.103.
conductively-coupled radio frequency energy that is necessary for the
internal function of the equipment itself.
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Electrical Specifications
Electrical Specifications
Accuracy ±( [ % of Reading ] + [ Counts ] )
Function Range [1] Resolution
175 177 179
600.0 mV 0.1 mV 1.0 % + 3 1.0 % + 3 1.0 % + 3
6.000 V 0.001 V (45 Hz to 500 Hz) (45 Hz to 500 Hz) (45 Hz to 500 Hz)
60.00 V 0.01 V
AC Volts [2] [3]
600.0 V 0.1 V
1000 V 1V 2.0 % + 3 2.0 % + 3 2.0 % + 3
(500 Hz to 1 kHz) (500 Hz to 1 kHz) (500 Hz to 1 kHz)
DC mV 600.0 mV 0.1 mV 0.15 % + 2 0.09 % + 2 0.09 % + 2
6.000 V 0.001 V
60.00 V 0.01 V 0.15 % + 2 0.09 % + 2 0.09 % + 2
DC Volts
600.0 V 0.1 V
1000 V 1V 0.15 % + 2 0.15 % + 2 0.15 % + 2
Product beeps at <25 Ω, beeper turns off at >250 Ω; detects opens or shorts of
Continuity 600 Ω 1Ω
250 μs or longer.
600.0 Ω 0.1 Ω 0.9 % + 2 0.9 % + 2 0.9 % + 2
6.000 kΩ 0.001 kΩ 0.9 % + 1 0.9 % + 1 0.9 % + 1
60.00 kΩ 0.01 kΩ 0.9 % + 1 0.9 % + 1 0.9 % + 1
Ohms
600.0 kΩ 0.1 kΩ 0.9 % + 1 0.9 % + 1 0.9 % + 1
6.000 MΩ 0.001 MΩ 0.9 % + 1 0.9 % + 1 0.9 % + 1
50.00 MΩ 0.01 MΩ 1.5 % + 3 1.5 % + 3 1.5 % + 3
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[5]
400.0 mA [6] 0.1 mA
DC Amps 1.0 % + 3 1.0 % + 3 1.0 % + 3
6.000 A 0.001 A
10.00 A [7] 0.01 A
99.99 Hz 0.01 Hz
Hz
999.9 Hz 0.1 Hz
(AC- or DC- coupled, 0.1 % + 1 0.1 % + 1 0.1 % + 1
9.999 kHz 0.001 kHz
V or A [8] [9] input )
99.99 kHz 0.01 kHz
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