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EX510-EU-EN-V3.3-1/12 

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Maintenance 

WARNING

:  To avoid electric shock, disconnect the test leads from any source of voltage before 

removing the back cover or the battery or fuse covers. 

 

WARNING: 

To avoid electric shock, do not operate your meter until the battery and fuse covers are 

in place and fastened securely. 

This MultiMeter is designed to provide years of dependable service, if the following care instructions 
are performed: 

1. 

KEEP THE METER DRY

. If it gets wet, wipe it off. 

2. 

USE AND STORE THE METER IN NORMAL TEMPERATURES.

 Temperature extremes can 

shorten the life of the electronic parts and distort or melt plastic parts. 

3. 

HANDLE THE METER GENTLY AND CAREFULLY.

 Dropping it can damage the electronic parts 

or the case. 

4. 

KEEP THE METER CLEAN.

 Wipe the case occasionally with a damp cloth. DO NOT use 

chemicals, cleaning solvents, or detergents. 

5. 

USE ONLY FRESH BATTERIES OF THE RECOMMENDED SIZE AND TYPE. 

Remove old or 

weak batteries so they do not leak and damage the unit. 

6. 

IF THE METER IS TO BE STORED FOR A LONG PERIOD OF TIME

, the batteries should be 

removed to prevent damage to the unit. 

 
BATTERY INSTALLATION 

WARNING

: To avoid electric shock, disconnect the test leads from any source of voltage before 

removing the battery cover. 

1. Turn power off and disconnect the test leads from the meter. 
2. Open the rear battery cover by removing two screws (B) using a Phillips head screwdriver. 
3. Insert the battery into battery holder, observing the correct polarity. 
4. Put the battery cover back in place. Secure with the screws. 

 

 

 

You, as the end user, are legally bound (

EU Battery ordinance

) to return all used 

batteries, 

disposal in the household garbage is prohibited! 

You can hand over your 

used batteries / accumulators at collection points in your community or wherever batteries 
/ accumulators are sold! 

Disposal: 

Follow the valid legal stipulations in respect of the disposal of the device at the 

end of its lifecycle 

 

 

Summary of Contents for Extech EX510

Page 1: ...User s Guide Industrial Multimeter Extech EX510...

Page 2: ...ing associated with ranges that may in normal use be subjected to particularly hazardous voltages For maximum safety the meter and its test leads should not be handled when these terminals are energiz...

Page 3: ...ets can be difficult and misleading because of the uncertainty of connection to the recessed electrical contacts Other means should be used to ensure that the terminals are not live If the equipment i...

Page 4: ...g with high voltages 3 DO NOT measure voltage if the voltage on the COM input jack exceeds 600V above earth ground 4 NEVER connect the meter leads across a voltage source while the function switch is...

Page 5: ...MIN button Note Tilt stand and battery compartment are on rear of unit Symbols and Annunciators Auto power off Continuity Diode test Battery status n nano 10 9 capacitance micro 10 6 amps cap m milli...

Page 6: ...he display AC VOLTAGE FREQUENCY DUTY CYCLE MEASUREMENTS WARNING Risk of Electrocution The probe tips may not be long enough to contact the live parts inside some 240V outlets for appliances because th...

Page 7: ...AC CURRENT FREQUENCY DUTY CYCLE MEASUREMENTS CAUTION Do not make 20A current measurements for longer than 30 seconds Exceeding 30 seconds may cause damage to the meter and or the test leads 1 Insert b...

Page 8: ...continuity on circuits or wires that have voltage on them 1 Set the function switch to the green CAP position 2 Insert the black lead banana plug into the negative COM jack Insert the red test lead ba...

Page 9: ...using the MAX MIN function in Autoranging mode the meter will lock into the range that is displayed on the LCD when MAX MIN is activated If a MAX Min reading exceeds that range an OL will be displayed...

Page 10: ...reading in the display Press the HOLD key momentarily to activate or to exit the HOLD function AUTO POWER OFF The auto off feature will turn the meter off after 15 minutes To disable the auto power o...

Page 11: ...LY FRESH BATTERIES OF THE RECOMMENDED SIZE AND TYPE Remove old or weak batteries so they do not leak and damage the unit 6 IF THE METER IS TO BE STORED FOR A LONG PERIOD OF TIME the batteries should b...

Page 12: ...e cover 1 Disconnect the test leads from the meter 2 Remove the protective rubber holster 3 Remove the battery cover two B screws and the battery 4 Remove the six A screws securing the rear cover 5 Ge...

Page 13: ...ranges are specified from 5 of range to 100 of range 600 A 0 1 A 6000 A 1 A 60mA 0 01mA 600mA 0 1mA 6A 0 001A 10A 0 01A 1 0 reading 3 digits DC Current 20A 30 sec max with reduced accuracy 40Hz to 1kH...

Page 14: ...Hz 0 01MHz 0 1 reading 1 digits Frequency electronic Sensitivity 0 8V rms min 20 to 80 duty cycle and 100kHz 5Vrms min 20 to 80 duty cycle and 100kHz 10 00 400Hz 0 01Hz 0 5 reading Frequency electrica...

Page 15: ...voltage Battery One 9 volt NEDA 1604 battery Fuses mA A ranges 0 8A 1000V ceramic fast blow A range 10A 1000V ceramic fast blow Operating Temperature 5 C to 40 C 41 F to 104 F Storage Temperature 20...

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