Thank you for choosing this product Silverline Tools 3 Year Guarantee • This guarantee becomes effective at the date of retail purchase. PLEASE KEEP YOUR RECEIPT. • If this product develops a fault within 30 days of purchase, return it to the stockist where it was purchased, with your receipt, stating details of the fault. You will receive a replacement or refund. • If this product develops a fault within 3 years of purchase return it to; Silverline Tools Service Centre PO Box 2988 Yeovil BA21 1WU Include your original receipt, details of the fault, your name and address, place and date of purchase. We do not refund carriage. All product should be in a suitably clean and safe state for repair, and should be packaged carefully to prevent damage or injury during transportation. We may reject unsuitable or unsafe deliveries. DCV 1000 OFF ACV 750 200 200 DCA 20 200 2000m 2000 200m 20m 200m 2000k 200k • • • • • You must provide proof of purchase before any work can be carried out. All work will be carried out by Silverline Tools or its authorised repair agents. Any parts which are replaced will become the property of Silverline Tools. The repair or replacement of the product will not extend the period of guarantee. The repair or replacement of your product under guarantee provides benefits which are additional to and do not affect your statutory rights as a consumer. What is covered: • The repair of the product, if found to be defective due to faulty materials or workmanship within 3 years of purchase. If any part is no longer available or out of manufacture, Silverline Tools will replace it with a functional replacement part. • Use of the product in the UK. What is not covered: Silverline Tools does not guarantee repairs required as a result of: • Normal wear and tear eg blades, brushes, belts, bulbs, batteries etc. • Accidental damage, faults caused by negligent use or care, misuse, neglect, careless operation or handling of the product. • Use of the product for anything other than normal domestic purposes. • Change or modification of the product in any way. • Use of parts and accessories which are not Silverline Tools genuine components. • Faulty installation (except installed by Silverline Tools). • Repairs or alterations carried out by parties other than Silverline Tools or its authorised repair agents. 589681-Instructions.indd 1 E 10A E 20k B B C C E NPN 2000 hFE 200 E 10ADC 10Amax PNP V mA 750VAC 1000VDC DIGITAL MULTIMETER CATII 200mAmax 500Vmax COM Users Manual Digital Multimeter Product Code 589681 © February 2007 12/3/07 14:34:43 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS It is important to read and understand your instruction manual. Learn the tools application, as well as it's limitations and the potential hazards associated with this tool. ADDITIONAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR MULTIMETER • This meter is designed according to IEC-1010 with an overvoltage category (CAT III) and pollution 2. • Follow all safety and operating instructions to ensure that the meter is used safely and is kept in good operating condition. • Safety Symbols: Important safety information, refer to the operating manual. Dangerous voltage maybe present. • Double insulation (Protection Class III). • This meter is safe only according to standard procedures when used in conjunctions with the supplied test leads. Replace damaged test leads only with the same model or same electric specifications. • Do not use the meter before the cover is in place to avoid risk of electric shock. • The range switch should be in the right position for testing. • To avoid electric shock and damaging the instrument, the input signals should not exceed the specified limits. • When measuring switched power such as TV sets, attention should be paid to the possible pulses that may cause destruction of the circuit. • Range switch position should never be changed at random during measurement. • Caution against shock when measuring voltages higher than DC 60V & AC 30V. • Protection fuse should be replaced only with same type and specification. Product Familiarisation Digital Multimeter 1. Function And Range Switch This switch is used to select the function and desired range as well as to turn on the instrument. To extend battery life, the switch should be in the "OFF" position when the instrument is not in use. 2. Display 31/2 digit, 7 segment, 12.50mm high LCD. 3. "10A" Jack Plug in connector for red (positive) test lead for 10A measurement. 4. "VΩmA" Jack Plug in connector for red (positive) test lead for all voltage and resistance and current (except 10A) measurements. 5. "Common" Jack Plug in connector for black (negative) test lead. 2 SPECIFICATIONS Accuracies are guaranteed for 1 year, 23˚C +/- 5˚C, less than 75% relative humidity. DC Voltage RANGE ACCURACY RESOLUTION DCV 1000 OFF ACV 750 DCA 200 2000m 3 20m 200m 2000k 200k E 10A E B 20k B 2000 hFE 200 C C E NPN E 10ADC 10Amax PNP V mA 750VAC 1000VDC DIGITAL MULTIMETER 589681-Instructions.indd 2 CATII 200mAmax 500Vmax COM 3 4 5 TEST CURRENT TEST VOLTAGE NPN/PNP 0-1000 Ib=10uA Vce=2.8V 100uV 1mV RANGE ACCURACY RESOLUTION 10mV -40˚C–+1000˚C +3.0% of rdg +2D 1˚C 20V +0.8% of rdg +2Digits 200V 100mV 1000V 1V INPUT IMPEDANCE: 1M ohm AC Voltage RANGE 200V 750V ACCURACY +1.2% of rdg +10Digits RESOLUTION 100mV 1V RESPONSE: Average responding, calibrated in rms of a sine wave. FREQUENCY RANGE: 45Hz-450Hz DC Current RANGE ACCURACY 200uA 2000uA RESOLUTION 100nA +1.0% of rdg +2Digits 1uA 10uA 20mA 200mA +1.2% of rdg +2Digits 100uA 10A +2.0% of rdg +5Digits 10mA OVERLOAD PROTECTION: 250mA/250V fuse (10A range unfused). Resistance RANGE ACCURACY RESOLUTION 200 Ω 0.1 Ω 2000 Ω 1Ω 20K Ω +1.0% of rdg +2Digits 10 Ω 200K Ω 100 Ω 2000K Ω 1K Ω RANGE 2000 200m TEST RANGE 200mV Audible Continuity Test And Diode 200 200 20 RANGE 2000mV MAXIMUM OPEN CIRCUIT VOLTAGE: 2.8V 1 Transistor hFE Measurement DESCRIPTION The forward voltage drop in mV will be displayed. (Test voltage: 2.8V) Built - in buzzer sounds if resistance is less then 100 ohm Temperature Measurement (K Type Probe) PRIOR TO USE Thoroughly read and understand the operating instructions before proceeding further. Attention before operation. WARNING 1. To avoid electrical shock hazard and/or damage of the instrument, do not measure voltages that might exceed 500V above earth ground. 2. Before the use of instrument, inspect test leads, connectors and probes for cracks, breaks or crazes in the insulation. If any damage is present do not use the instrument. 3. The range switch should be positioned to the desired measurement range before operation. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS DC Voltage Measurement 1. Connect red test lead to"VΩmA" jack. Black lead to "COM" jack. 2. Set RANGE switch to desired DCV position. If the voltage to be measured is not known beforehand, set switch to the highest range and reduce it until satisfactory reading is obtained. 3. Connect test leads to device or circuit being measured. 4. Turn on power of the device or circuit being measured, voltage value will appear on digital display along with the voltage polarity. * In DCV 1000 position the "HV" will appear on digital display. AC Voltage Measurement 1. Connect red lead to "VΩmA" jack. Connect black lead to "COM" jack. 2. Set RANGE switch to desired ACV position. 3. Connect test leads to device or circuit being tested. 4. Read voltage value on digital display. *In ACV 750 position the "HV" will appear on digital display. DC Current Measurement 1. Connect red lead to "VΩmA" jack. Connect black lead to "COM" jack. (For measurements between 200mA and 10A connect red lead to "10A" jack with fully depressed). 2. Set RANGE switch to desired DCA position. 3. Open the circuit to be measured, and connect test leads IN SERIES with the load in which current is to be measured. 4. Read current value on digital display. *In 10A range, measure time can't exceed 15 second. 2. Set RANGE switch to position. 3. Connect the red test lead to the anode of the diode to be measured and black test to cathode. 4. The forward drop in mV will be displayed. If the diode is reversed, figure "1" will be shown. Transistor hFE Measurement 1. Set RANGE switch to the hFE position 2. Determine whether the transistor is NPN or PNP type and locate the emitter, base and collector leads. Insert the leads into the proper holes of the hFE socket on the front panel. 3. The meter will display the approximate hFE value at the condition of base current 10uA and Vce 2.8V. Temperature Measurement 1. Connect the K type, thermoelectric couple to "VΩmA" and "COM" jacks. 2. Set RANGE switch to TEMP˚C position. 3. The display will read the temperature value ˚C Audible Continuity Test 1. Connect red lead to "VΩmA". Connect black lead to "COM". 2. Set RANGE switch to position. 3. Connect test lead to the points of circuit to be tested. If the resistance is lower than 100 ohm, buzzer will sound. Test Signal Use 1. Set RANGE switch to position. 2. A test signal appears between "VΩmA" and "COM jacks. The output voltage is approx 5V p-p with 50k ohm impedance. MAINTENANCE • Fuses rarely need replacement and blow almost always as a result of operator error. If " " appears on the display, it -indicates that the battery needs replacing • Before attempting to remove the battery door or open the case, be sure that test leads have been disconnected from measurement circuit to avoid electric shock hazard. • To avoid electrical shock, remove test leads from measurement circuits before replacing the fuse. Replace fuses only with a specified rating: F-200mA/250V fuse. • Replace the test leads if the lead is damaged or exposed in any way. Only replace leads with the same type and specification. • Use only moist fabric or small amount of detergent, never use chemical solutions for cleaning. • Do not use the meter before the back cover is properly closed and screw secured. • Upon any abnormality, stop operation immediately and send the meter for maintenance by a qualified technician. Resistance Measurement 1. Connect red lead to "VΩmA" jack. Connect black lead to "COM" jack. 2. Set RANGE switch to desired Ω position. 3. If the resistance being measured is connected to a circuit, turn off power and discharge all capacitors before measurement. 4. Connect test leads to circuit being measured. 5. Read resistance value on digital display. Diode Measurement 1. Connect red lead to "VΩmA" jack. Connect black lead to "COM" jack. 12/3/07 14:34:45