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Table of Contents 

 

 

 

Safety Information ......................................................... 2

 

Precautions ..............................................................................3

 

Warranty ......................................................................... 3

 

Pre-Operation ................................................................ 4

 

Product Description .................................................................4

 

LCD Display Definitions ............................................................5

 

Accuracy ..................................................................................5

 

Product Specifications .............................................................6

 

Operation ....................................................................... 6

 

Maintenance .................................................................. 8

 

Replacing the Battery and Fuse ...............................................8

 

Test Lead Replacement ...........................................................9

 

Care and Cleaning ........................................................ 9

 

 

 

 

Safety Information 

 

 

Please read this manual carefully and pay attention to related 
safe working standards before using this meter. Protection 
provided by the instrument will be impaired if used in a manner 
not specified by the manufacturer. 

The digital multimeter is designed and manufactured according 
to safety requirements of EN 61010-1:2010, EN 61010-2-030, EN 
61010-2-033, on electronic measuring instruments and hand 
held digital multipurpose meters. This multimeter also conforms 
to UL STD.61010-1, 61010-2-030, 61010-2-033, Certified to CSA 
STD.C22.2 NO.61010-1, 61010-2-030, and 61010-2-033. The 
product meets with the requirements of 300V CAT III and 
pollution degree 2. The meter can be used for measuring DC 
voltage, AC voltage, resistance, diode and batteries. 

Use the meter strictly according to the provisions of this manual. 
Otherwise, the warranty for the meter may become invalid. The 
warnings in the user manual are used to remind users of 
possible danger or dangerous action. The notes in the user 
manual are used to remind users of possible meter damage or a 
condition or action of the measured object. 

This device enters shutdown mode when the battery voltage is 
lower than 2V. 

 

 

 

 

SAFETY SYMBOLS 

Symbol 

Definition 

 

Indicates important safety information. 

 

Alternating current (AC). 

 

Direct current (DC). 

 

The fuse must be replaced with the rating 
specified in this manual. 

 

Equipment protected throughout by DOUBLE 
INSULATION or REINFORCED INSULATION. 

 

Conforms to UL STD. 61010-1, 61010-2-030 
and 61010-033. Certified to CSA STD C22.2 
NO. 61010-1, 61010-2-030, and 61010-033. 

 

Accord with the related EU laws and 
regulations. 

 

Measurement Category III is applicable to test 
and measuring circuits connected to the 
distribution part of the building’s low-voltage 
MAINS installation. 

 

CAT III

Summary of Contents for MS8132A

Page 1: ...ee our full line of products available for your home improvement needs Thank you for choosing Commercial Electric Item 826 403 Model MS8132A USE AND CARE GUIDE DIGITAL MULTIMETER Questions problems mi...

Page 2: ...nd pollution degree 2 The meter can be used for measuring DC voltage AC voltage resistance diode and batteries Use the meter strictly according to the provisions of this manual Otherwise the warranty...

Page 3: ...esistance continuity diodes or capacitance WARNING Before measuring current check the meter s fuse and turn off power to the circuit before connecting the meter to the circuit WARNING Do not measure v...

Page 4: ...switch Rotate to select a measurement mode C Common input jack Connect to the black test lead D Positive input jack Connect to the red test lead to measure DC voltage AC voltage resistance diode and...

Page 5: ...lue polarity indicator negative sign 3 Battery low voltage indicator 4 Measurement display value ACCURACY Function Range Accuracy ACV 1V 300V 2 0 of reading 10 digits DCV 1V 300V 2 0 of reading 8 digi...

Page 6: ...voltage measurement CAUTION To avoid electrical shock and or damage to the meter do not attempt to take any voltage measurement that might exceed 300V DC or AC rms CAUTION Do not measure AC DC voltage...

Page 7: ...3 Completing a diode measurement WARNING To avoid damage to the meter or equipment being measured cut off all power supply to the measured circuits and discharge all high voltage capacitors before me...

Page 8: ...maintenance or repair work carried out on the meter while it is live should be carried out by a qualified electrician WARNING When you open the meter remember that some internal capacitors can retain...

Page 9: ...r fuse Reattach the battery cover and secure with the screws TEST LEAD REPLACEMENT Replacement test leads must meet the manufacturer s specifications EN 610 10 031 standard CAT III 600V 10A or better...

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