Chauvin Arnoux C.A 5273, User Manual

Page 1: ...TRMS MULTIMETER C A 5273 ENGLISH User s manual...

Page 2: ...equipment when conditions require it Do not place your hands close to instrument terminals that are in use When handling sensors or test probes do not place fingers beyond the physical finger guard M...

Page 3: ...Key functions 13 4 Specifications 19 4 1 Reference conditions 19 4 2 Specifications of the reference conditions 19 4 3 Operating conditions 24 4 4 Construction specifications 24 4 5 Power supply 24 4...

Page 4: ...emperature measurement in C or F by linearisation of the voltage on the terminals of a K thermocouple 1 1 The display The multimeter s display allows users to Display the functions Show an analogue vi...

Page 5: ...f the kilo prefix M Symbol of the mega prefix Audible continuity measurement symbol Symbol for measurement and testing of semiconductor junctions Permanent mode Low battery indicator 1 1 2 Measurement...

Page 6: ...alues and display mode Activation or deactivation of the automatic instrument shut down 1 3 The switch The switch has 9 positions The functions are described in the table below Figure 3 the switch N F...

Page 7: ...multimeter The switch is in the OFF position Turn the switch to the function of your choice All the display segments appear for a few seconds then the screen for the selected function is displayed The...

Page 8: ...cted function position Every position except OFF is confirmed by a beep When the quantity V or A is selected the multimeter is in AUTO AC DC It then determines whether the measurement is an AC or DC m...

Page 9: ...Hz When measuring a voltage with a frequency in excess of 150 Hz it is considerably reduced and therefore a significant error can occur In this case the position which uses the entire bandwidth should...

Page 10: ...Read the measurement indicated on the display 5 O L is displayed if the circuit is open 3 1 5 Audible continuity measurement For audible continuity measurement proceed as follows 1 Set the switch to 2...

Page 11: ...re the capacitance proceed as follows 1 Set the switch to 2 Connect the black lead to the COM terminal and the red lead to 3 Place the test probes on the terminals of the component 4 Read the measurem...

Page 12: ...played the thermocouple is cut NB For greater accuracy avoid subjecting the instrument to sudden temperature changes 3 1 9 Current measurement To measure the current 1 Set the switch to 2 Select the t...

Page 13: ...combined It is therefore possible to have min max peak relative or just relative In the same way the Hold mode does not stop the min max peak surveillance it only freezes the display Every push on a k...

Page 14: ...een displays 59 00 V range Auto When pressed the first time the screen displays 59 00 V manual range 60 V range the second time 59 0 V manual range 600 V range the third time 59 V manual range 1000 V...

Page 15: ...15 15 In mode Type of press Resulting action short on exit from mode...

Page 16: ...Type of press Resulting action short on enters the MAX MIN mode Note that is displayed in permanent operation to select the quantities for MAX or MIN Reminder the MAX quantity is displayed by default...

Page 17: ...ition continues as a background task The bargraph continues to operate normally even in Hold In Hold the keys can be used exits from the mode long 2 sec on activates or deactivates the auto power off...

Page 18: ...Resulting action short on freezes the display of each MAX MIN quantity displayed MAX MIN acquisition continues in the background This is indicated by blinking of the MAX MIN symbols If you press a se...

Page 19: ...the reference conditions Uncertainties are given in X of the reading R Y counts D When the frequency exceeds 1 kHz apply the formula given in the tables X R Y x F kHz 0 4 R D where Reading R Digit D t...

Page 20: ...60 V 6 60 V 0 01 V 3 at 50 V 600 V 60 600 V 0 1 V 3 at 500 V 1000 V 1 60 1000 V 1 V 1 2 R 3 D 1 2 L 0 5 x F kHz 0 4 L 3 D 40 Hz at 3 kHz 10 M 50 pF 1 42 at 1000 V 1 The display shows OL in excess of...

Page 21: ...e conditions the input COM must not have been overloaded following the accidental application of voltage on the input terminals when the switch is on the or T position If this is the case the return t...

Page 22: ...to 45 C 4 2 9 Temperature K thermocouple Special reference conditions Internal heating can be caused by the measurement of a high current over a long period overload of the COM input when the switch i...

Page 23: ...r Voltage drop Protection 6 A 0 001 A 0 6 A to 6 A 40 Hz to 1 kHz 1 2 R 5 D 2 8 at 5 A 10 A 0 01 A 1 A to 10 A 40 Hz to 1 kHz 1 R 3 D 3 7 at 8 A 0 05 V mA Fast fuse 11 A 1000 V Admissible overload 10...

Page 24: ...g 7 functions Resolution 6000 count double display Terminals 1 current connector 10A 1 cold point connector COM 1 connector for all measurements except amps Stand to hold the instrument in a position...

Page 25: ...dards Emission class B Immunity Electrical discharge 4 kV on contact aptitude criterion B 8 kV in the air aptitude criterion B Resistance to radiated fields 10 V m aptitude criterion B Resistance to r...

Page 26: ...DC 0 08 R 0 1 D 1 C 0 12 R 0 1 D 1 C 0 01 R 0 1 D 1 C 0 1 R 1 C 0 05 R 1 C 0 1 R 1 C 60 M 0 3 R 1 C F 0 2 R 0 1 D 1 C mF 0 6 R 0 1 D 1 C Hz 0 01 R 1 C Temp 2 C 0 05 R 1 C Temperature 10 C 18 28 50 C S...

Page 27: ...rews retaining the cover located behind the unit 4 Replace the used battery 5 Screw the cover back on 5 3 Replacing the fuse To replace the large fuse size 10 x 38 type HRC 11 A 1000 V 30 kA proceed a...

Page 28: ...d out on the instrument by a person not approved by the manufacturer An adaptation for a specific application not specified in the definition of the equipment or not indicated in the operating instruc...

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