Pocket Digital Multimeter

User’s Manual

CAT II CAT III

600 V 300 V
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CONTENTS 1. Safety information

1. Safety information 1
1.1 Preliminary Warning
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1.2 During use 2 To ensure safe operation, and in order to exploit to
1.3 Symbols 3 the full functionality of the meter, please follow
1.4 Maintenance 3 the directions in this section carefully.
2. Description 4 This multimeter has been designed according to IEC-
2.1 Names of components 4 1010 concerning electronic measuring instruments
2.2 Function and range selector 5 with an overvoltage CAT II 600V and pollution 2.
3. Specifications 5 Follow all safety and operating instructions to ensure
3.1 General specifications 5 that the meter is used safely and is kept in good
3.2 Electrical specifications 6 operating condition.
4. Operating instruction 10
4.1 Data hold 10 1.1 Preliminary
4.2 Relative transform 10 1.1.1 When using the meter, the user must observe all
4.3 Hz/duty transform 10 normal safety rules concerning:
4.4 Auto power off 10 • Protection against the dangers of electrical current
4.5 Preparation for measurement 11 • Protection of the meter against misuse
4.6 Measuring ac voltage 11 1.1.2 When the meter is delivered, check if it has been
4.7 Measuring dc voltage 11 damaged in transit.
4.8 Measuring resistance 12 1.1.3 When poor condition under harsh preservation or
4.9 Measuring capacitance 12 shipping conditions caused, inspect and confirm
4.10Measuring frequency 13 this meter without delay.
4.11Measuring duty 13 1.1.4 Test leads must be in good condition. Before using
4.12Testing diode 13 verify that the insulation on test leads is not
4.13Continuity test 14 damaged and/or the leads wire is not exposed.
5. Maintenance 14 1.1.5 Full compliance with safety standards can be
5.1 Battery replacement 14 guaranteed only if used with test leads supplied.
5.2 Test leads replacement 16 If necessary, they must be replaced with the same
5.3 Store of test leads 16 model or same electric ratings.
6. Accessories 16

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1.2 During use 1.3 Symbols

1.2.1 Never exceed the protection limit values indicated Note-Important safety information, refer to the
in specifications for each range of measurement. instruction manual.
1.2.2 When the meter is linked to a measurement circuit, Application around and removal from UNINSULATED
do not touch unused terminals. HAZARDOUS LIVE conductors is permitted.
1.2.3 Do not measure voltage if the voltage on the
terminals exceeds 600V above earth ground. Caution, possibility of electric shock
1.2.4 Always be careful when working with voltages Equipment protected throughout by double
above 60V DC or 30V AC rms, keep fingers behind insulation or reinforced insulation.
the probe barriers while measuring. Earth (ground) TERMINAL
1.2.5 Never connect the meter leads across a voltage
source while the function switch is in the current, Direct current
resistance, diode or continuity mode. Doing so Alternating current
can damage the meter.
1.2.6 Before stir the transform switch to change CAT III: MEASUREMENT CATEGORY III is applicable to
functions, disconnect test leads from the circuit test and measuring circuits connected to the distribution
under test. part of the building's low-voltage MAINS installation.
1.2.7 When carrying out measurements on TV or CAT II: MEASUREMENT CATEGORY II is applicable to test
switching power circuits always remember that and measuring circuits connected directly to utilization points
there may be high amplitude voltages pulses at (socket outlets and similar points) of the low-voltage MAINS
test points, which can damage the meter. installation.
1.2.8 Never perform resistance measurements on live
circuits. 1.4 Maintenance
1.2.9 If any faults or abnormalities are observed, the 1.4.1 Please do not attempt to adjust or repair the
meter can not be used any more and it has to be meter by removing the rear case while voltage is
checked out. being applied. A technician who fully understands
1.2.10 Never use the meter unless the rear case is in danger involved should only carry out such
place and fastened fully. actions.
1.2.11 Please do not store or use meter in areas 1.4.2 Before opening the case of the meter, always
exposed to direct sunlight, high temperature, disconnect test leads from all sources of electric
humidity or condensation. current.
1.4.3 Do not use abrasives or solvents on the meter,
use a damp cloth and mild detergent only.
1.4.4 ALWAYS set the power switch to the OFF position

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when the meter is not in use. 2.2 Function and range selector
1.4.5 If the meter is to be stored for a long period of - This meter is a portable professional measuring
time, the batteries should be removed to prevent instrument with perfect LCD.
damage to the unit. - This meter has function of auto range and data hold.
- When using, it can show ranges engineering unit
2. Description enunciators measuring results.
2.1 Names of components - This meter has function of auto power off.
3. Specifications
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Accuracy is specified for a period of year after calibration
2 7 and at 18°C to 28°C(64°F to 82°F) with relative humidity
3 8 to 75%.
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3.1 General specifications
5 3.1.1 It includes 7 function with 29 ranges.
3.1.2 Auto ranges.
3.1.3 Overrange protection for all ranges.
3.1.4 Max. Voltage Between Terminals And Earth
Ground: 600V DC or rms AC
3.1.5 Operating Altitude: 2000 meters (7000 ft.)
maximum
3.1.6 Display: LCD
3.1.7 Max. Show Value: 3999 counts max
1. LCD Display 3.1.8 Polarity Indication: ‘-’indicates negative polarity.
2. Data HOLD Button (H-D) 3.1.9 Overrange Indication: Display ‘0L’ or ‘-0L’
3. Hz/Duty Transform Button (H/D) 3.1.10 Sampling Time: approx. 0.4 second
4. Relative Transform Button (REL) 3.1.11 Unit showing: showing of function and
5. Transform Switch electrical capacity.
6. Red Test Lead 3.1.12 Auto power off time: 15 min.
7. Black Test Lead 3.1.13 Power Supply: 1.5V (LR44 battery) ×2
8. Test Lead Store Space 3.1.14 Low Battery Indication: ‘ ’ displayed
9. Cover 3.1.15 Temperature Factor: < 0.1×Accuracy /°C
3.1.16 Operating Temperature: 0°C to 40°C
(32°F to 104°F)
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3.1.17 Storage Temperature: -10°C to 50°C - Max. Input Voltage: 600V DC or rms AC
(10°F to 122°F) - Frequency Range: 40 to 1kHz
3.1.18 Dimension: 110×76×11mm - Response: Average, calibrated in rms of sine wave
3.1.19 Weight: approximate 100g (including battery) NOTE:
At the little voltage range, the meter will show unsteady
3.2 Electrical Specifications reading when test leads haven't reach the circuit, it's
Circumstance Temperature: 23±5°C normal because the meter is very sensitivity. When test
Relative Humidity: < 70% leads touch the circuit, you can get the true reading.
3.2.1 Dc voltage
3.2.3 Resistance
Range Resolution Accuracy
Range Resolution Accuracy
400mV 0.1mV
400Ω 0.1Ω
4V 1mV
±(0.7% of rdg + 2digits) 4kΩ 1Ω
40V 10mV
40kΩ 10Ω ±(1.2% of rdg + 2digits)
400V 100mV
400kΩ 100Ω
600V 1V
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Input Impedance: 10M 4MΩ 1kΩ
- Max. Input Voltage: 600V DC or rms AC 40MΩ 10kΩ ±(2.0% of rdg + 5digits)
NOTE: -
Open Circuit Voltage: 0.25V
At the little voltage range, the meter will show unsteady - Overload Protection: 250V DC or rms AC
reading when test leads haven't reach the circuit, it's
normal because the meter is very sensitivity. When test 3.2.4 Capacitance
leads touch the circuit, you can get the true reading. Range Resolution Accuracy
3.2.2 Ac voltage 4nF 1pF
Range Resolution Accuracy 40nF 10pF
4V 1mV 400nF 0.1nF
±(3.0% of rdg + 3digits)
40V 10mV 4μF 1nF
±(0.7% of rdg + 2digits)
400V 100mV 40μF 10nF
600V 1V 200μF 100nF
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Input Impedance: 10M - Overload Protection: 250V DC or rms AC

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3.2.5 Frequency measurement)

Range Resolution Accuracy Overload protection: 250V DC or rms AC
Frequency Response: 0 ~ 200kHz
9.999Hz 0.001Hz ±(2.0% of rdg + 5digits) - By V range:
99.99Hz 0.01Hz ±(1.5% of rdg + 5digits) Input Voltage range: 0.5V – 600V rms AC (Input voltage
999.9Hz 0.1Hz ±(1.5% of rdg + 5digits) must be enlarged with increasing frequency under
9.999kHz 1Hz ±(1.5% of rdg + 5digits) measurement)
Input Impedance: 10M
99.99kHz 10Hz ±(2.0% of rdg + 5digits)
Max. Input Voltage: 600V DC or rms AC
199.9kHz 100Hz ±(2.0% of rdg + 5digits) Frequency Response: 0 ~ 200kHz
>200kHz Take it only as reference NOTE:
- By Hz range: When measuring frequency, the range by DUTY of Hz
Input Voltage range: 0.5V – 10V rms AC (Input voltage range is larger than by DUTY of Voltage range.
must be enlarged with increasing frequency under 3.2.7 Diode
measurement)
Overload protection: 250V DC or rms AC Range Resolution Accuracy
- By V range: Display: read approximate
1mV forward voltage of diode
Input Voltage range: 0.5V – 600V rms AC (Input voltage
must be enlarged with increasing frequency under - Forward DC Current approximate 1mA Reversed DC
measurement) Voltage approximates 1.5V
Input Impedance: 10M - Overload Protection: 250V DC or rms AC
Max. Input Voltage: 600V DC or rms AC
NOTE: 3.2.8 Continuity
When measuring frequency, the range by Hz range is Range Function
larger than by Hz of Voltage range, but the value
measured beyond the range is just for reference. Built-in buzzer will sound, if resistance is
lower than 50Ω.
3.2.6 Duty cycle - Open circuit voltage approximate: 0.5V
Range Resolution Accuracy - Overload Protection: 250V DC or rms AC
0.1~99.9% 0.01% ±3.0%
- By Hz range:
Input Voltage range: 0.5V – 10V rms AC (Input voltage
must be enlarged with increasing frequency under

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4. Operating instruction down any button of "H-D”, “REL”, “H/D”, meter will
4.1 Data hold recover the working condition.
If you need data hold when measuring, you can put on
“H-D”; it will hold the reading; if you put the button again, 4.5 Preparation for measurement
data hold is not continue. 4.5.1 Stir the transform switch. If the battery voltage is
less than 2.4V, display will show “ ”, the battery
4.2 Relative transform should be changed at this time.
Put down the "REL." when measuring the AC voltage 4.5.2 The “ ” besides the input lead shows that the
range, DC voltage range, and capacitance range. Meter input voltage or current should be less than specification
will be transformed at relative measuring, the initial on the sticker of the meter to protect the inner circuit
display will show ”000”. Press the "REL" again, meter from damaging.
will recover the normal working condition. 4.5.3 Select a transform switch accordingly for the item
to be measured.
4.3 Hz/duty transform
Put down the "H/D." when measuring the Hz range. 4.6 Measuring ac voltage
Meter will be transformed at DUTY range. Press the 4.6.1 Set the transform switch at the AC V range position.
"H/D" again, meter will recover the Hz range. 4.6.2 Connect test leads across the source or load under
When measuring the voltage range, put down the "H/D" measurement.
and change to the Hz range. The frequency of the signal 4.6.3 You can get reading from LCD.
for the voltage is measured now. NOTE:
Press the "H/D" again and change to the DUTY range. 1. “ ” means you can’t input the voltage which more
The DUTY CYCLE of the signal for the voltage is than 600V DC or 600V rms AC, it’s possible to show
measured now. Press the "H/D" again, meter will be higher voltage, but it’s may destroy the inner circuit.
back to the condition of the voltage measuring. The 2. Pay attention not to get an electric shock when
range of voltage is locked under this condition. The measuring high voltage.
locking condition can be cancelled by rotating the
transform switch. 4.7 Measuring dc voltage
4.7.1 Set the transform switch at the DC V range position.
4.4 Auto power off 4.7.2 Connect test leads across the source or load under
If no operation within fifteen minutes after power is on, measurement.
meter will auto power off with five short sounds and one 4.7.3 You can get reading from LCD. The polarity of the
long. red lead connection will be indicated along with the
After auto power off, if stir the transform switch or put voltage value.

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NOTE: NOTE:
1. “ ” means you can’t input the voltage which more 1. It takes certain time (200μF range 30 seconds) to
than 600V DC or 600V rms AC, it’s possible to show steady the reading when measuring high capacity.
higher voltage, but it’s may destroy the inner circuit. 2. When measuring low capacity range under the open
2. Pay attention not to get an electric shock when circuit, put down the “REL” to make the display show
measuring high voltage. “000”, then you might get reading from it.

4.8 Measuring resistance 4.10 Measuring frequency

4.8.1 Set the transform switch at the desired range. 4.10.1 Set the transform switch at the Hz range position
4.8.2 Connect test leads across the resistance under (or at the ACV range and the DCV range, put down the
measurement. “H/D” to transform to Hz measuring position).
4.8.3 You can get reading from LCD. 4.10.2 Connect test leads across the source or load
NOTE: under measurement.
1.For measuring resistance above 1M, the meter may 4.10.3 You can get reading from LCD.
take a few seconds to get stable reading.
2. When the input is not connected, i.e. at open circuit, 4.11 Measuring duty cycle
the figure ‘1’ will be displayed for the overrange 4.11.1 Set the transform switch at the Hz range position
condition. (or at the ACV range and the DCV range, put down the
3. When checking in-circuit resistance, be sure the “H/D” to transform to DUTY measuring position).
circuit under test has all power removed and that all 4.11.2 Put down the“H/D” Transform the meter to DUTY
capacitors have been discharged fully. range.
4.11.3 Connect test leads across the source or load
4.9 Measuring capacitance under measurement.
4.9.1 Set the transform switch at the range position. 4.11.4 You can get reading from LCD.
4.9.2 Connect test leads across the capacitance under
measurement. 4.12 Testing diode
4.9.3 You can get reading from LCD. 4.12.1 Set the transform switch at the range position.
4.12.2 Connect the red lead to the anode, the black lead
Warning to the cathode of the diode under testing.
To avoid electric shock, be sure the capacitors have been 4.12.3 You can get reading from LCD.
discharged fully before measuring the capacitance of a NOTE:
capacitor. 1.The meter will show the approximate forward voltage
drop of the diode.

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2.If the lead connection is reversed, only figure‘0L’will 5.1.4 Put the battery cover back and fix it again to its
be displayed. origin form.
Note:
4.13 Continuity test Do not reverse the polarity of the batteries.
4.13.1 Set the transform switch at the range position.
4.13.2 Connect test leads across two points of the 5.2 Replacing Test Leads
circuit under testing. Replace test leads if leads become damaged or worn.
4.13.3 If continuity exists（i.e., resistance less than
about 50Ω）, built-in buzzer will sound. WARNING
4.13.4 You can get reading from LCD. Use meet EN 61010-031 standard, rated CAT III 600V, or
better test leads.
NOTE:
If the input open circuit(or the circuit resistance 5.3 Store of test leads
measured is higher than 400Ω), then the figure‘0L’ will When placing the teat leads in the storing space, first
be displayed. roll its wire 3 times, then put it into the store space as
illustrated.
5. Maintenance
5.1 Replacing The Batteries 6. Accessories
WARNING Battery: 1.5V LR44 2Pcs
To avoid electric shock, make sure that the test Operating Manual 1Pcs
leads have been clearly move away from the
circuit under measurement before opening the
battery cover of the meter.

WARNING
Do not mix old and new batteries. Do not mix
alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc), or rechargeable
(ni-cad, ni-mh, etc) batteries.
5.1.1 If the sign “ ” appears, it means that the
batteries should be replaced.
5.1.2 Loosen the fixing screw of the battery cover and
remove it.
5.1.3 Replace the exhausted batteries with new ones.

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