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EX510-EU-EN-V3.3-1/12 

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Introduction 

Congratulations on your purchase of the Extech EX510 Autoranging Multimeter. This meter measures 
AC/DC Voltage, AC/DC Current, Resistance, Frequency (electrical & electronic), Diode Test, and 
Continuity. It features a rugged design for heavy duty use. Proper use and care of this meter will 
provide many years of reliable service. 

Safety 

This symbol adjacent to another symbol, terminal or operating device indicates 

that the operator must refer to an explanation in the Operating Instructions to 

avoid personal injury or damage to the meter. 

This 

WARNING

 symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which if not 

avoided, could result in death or serious injury. 

This 

CAUTION

 symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which if not 

avoided, may result damage to the product. 

This symbol advises the user that the terminal(s) so marked must not be 

connected to a circuit point at which the voltage with respect to earth ground 

exceeds (in this case) 1000 VAC or VDC. 

This symbol adjacent to one or more terminals identifies them as being 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 energized. 

This symbol indicates that a device is protected throughout by double insulation or 

reinforced insulation. 

 

 
PER IEC1010 OVERVOLTAGE INSTALLATION CATEGORY 

OVERVOLTAGE CATEGORY I 

Equipment of OVERVOLTAGE CATEGORY I is equipment for connection to circuits in which 
measures are taken to limit the transient overvoltages to an appropriate low level. 

Note – Examples include protected electronic circuits. 

OVERVOLTAGE CATEGORY II 

Equipment of OVERVOLTAGE CATEGORY II is energy-consuming equipment to be supplied from 
the fixed installation. 

Note – Examples include household, office, and laboratory appliances. 

OVERVOLTAGE CATEGORY III 

Equipment of OVERVOLTAGE CATEGORY III is equipment in fixed installations. 

Note – Examples include switches in the fixed installation and some equipment for industrial use 
with permanent connection to the fixed installation. 

OVERVOLTAGE CATEGORY IV 

Equipment of OVERVOLTAGE CATEGORY IV is for use at the origin of the installation. 

Note – Examples include electricity meters and primary over-current protection equipment

 

 

WARNING 

CAUTION 

MAX 
1000V

 

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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