IDEAL 320 Series, Instructions Manual

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Page 2: ...measuring 3 Ensure meter is in proper working order before using Visually inspect meter for damage Performing a continuity check can verify proper operation If the meter reading goes from overload to zero this typically means the meter is in proper working order 4 Visually inspect leads for damage before using Replace if insulation is damaged or leads appear suspect 5 Never ground yourself when ta...

Page 3: ...ssing the min max button once more results in the displayed minimum value of the current reading If pressed a third time Max Min will flash on the LCD indicating that the minimum and maximum value are being recorded while the current reading is displayed Pressing the min max button for 2 seconds exits the Min Max mode ...

Page 4: ...iator This function can be used in the min max or peak min max mode Auto Power Off APO If the meter is left idle for more than 10 minutes the meter automatically turns the power off When this happens the state non logic measurement of the meter is saved the meter can be turned back on by pushing any button or changing the rotary switch The meter will give an alarm 15 seconds before the meter autom...

Page 5: ...V RMS 16A 500V Ohms Ω 600VAC 600VDC Diode 600VAC 600VDC Continuity 600VAC 600VDC Unit of Measure Multipliers For your reference the following symbols are often used to make measurement easier Symbol Verbal Multiplier M mega x 1 000 000 k kilo x 1 000 m milli 1 000 µ micro 1 000 000 ...

Page 6: ...pe Conversions are average sensing RMS calibrated Input Impedance 10MΩ less than 100 pF Frequency Response 40 Hz 500 Hz To Measure AC Voltage 1 Plug the black test lead into the COM port and the red test lead into the Hz V Ω µA port 2 Set the rotary switch to the v position 3 Connect the meter in parallel with the load or circuit 4 Measure AC Voltage Circuit Connection ...

Page 7: ...00mV 600 0 1000V 1V 1000 Input Impedance 10MΩ over 1000MΩ in 600mV range To Measure DC Voltage 1 Plug the black test lead into the COM port and the red test lead into the Hz V Ω µA port 2 Set the rotary switch to the v position 3 Connect the meter in parallel with the load or circuit 4 Measure DC Voltage Circuit Connection ...

Page 8: ...digits 6 000 Overload Protection µA input 600V RMS To Measure DC Current 1 Plug the black test lead into the COM port and the red test lead into the Hz V Ω µA port 2 Set the rotary switch to the mA or A position 3 Connect the meter in series with the load or circuit 4 Measure DC Current Circuit Connection 8 ...

Page 9: ...MS 60MHz 10KHz 1V RMS Overload Protection 600V rms Less than 20Hz the sensitivity is 1 5V To Measure Frequency 1 Plug the black test lead into the COM port and the red test lead into the Hz V Ω µA port 2 Set the rotary switch to the Hz position 3 Connect the meter in parallel with the load or circuit 4 Measure Frequency Circuit Connection ...

Page 10: ...power off to the circuit or device that is to be measured and discharge all capacitors before attempting a measurement 2 Plug the black test lead into the COM port and the red test lead into the Hz V Ω µA port 3 Set the rotary switch to the Ω position 4 For correct reading ensure that the device being tested contains no voltage 5 Connect test leads across the resistor or circuit to be measured 6 M...

Page 11: ... meter display reading by 1 000 to acquire actual resistance 4M Multiply meter display reading by 1 000 000 to acquire actual resistance 400M Multiply meter display reading by 1 000 000 to acquire actual resistance The meter displays total resistance through all possi ble paths between the probe tips These multiple paths may result in measurements that do not corre spond to the ohm value indicated...

Page 12: ... 100 Orange 3 3 1 000 Yellow 4 4 10 000 Green 5 5 100 000 Blue 6 6 1 000 000 Violet 7 7 10 000 000 Gray 8 8 100 000 000 White 9 9 1 000 000 000 Gold 5 Silver 10 No Color 20 Example 1st color band is blue so the first digit is a 6 2nd color band is red so the second digit is a 2 3rd color band is yellow so multiply 62 x 10 000 4th color band is gold so the tolerance is 5 Your Resistor value is 620 ...

Page 13: ...a test current The diode test function allows for measurements of forward voltage drops across diode and transistor junctions 1 Turn off power to the device or circuit that is being tested and discharge all capacitors 2 Plug the black test lead into the COM port and the red test lead into the Hz V Ω µA port 3 Set the rotary switch to the position 5 Connect the test leads to the diode Forward bias ...

Page 14: ...ing 6µF 1nF 8 digits 60µF 10nF 600µF 100nF 6mF 1µF Overload Protection 600V rms To Measure Capacitance 1 Plug the black test lead into the COM port and the red test lead into the Hz V Ω µA port 2 Set the rotary switch to the position 3 Connect the test leads 4 Measure capacitance ...

Page 15: ... intact 1 Plug the black test lead into the COM port and the red test lead into the Hz V Ω µA port 2 Set the rotary switch to the position 3 Connect the test leads to the circuit to be measured The buzzer will sound if the resistance of the circuit measured is lower than 200Ω Circuit Connection 15 ...

Page 16: ... into the Hz V Ω µA port 2 Set the rotary switch to the V position 3 Press the range button until mV is displayed Snap the jaw of the current clamp around one of the current carrying conductors Additional Current Clamps 200 AAC 61 332 500 AAC 61 333 600 AAC DC 61 334 1000 AAC 61 436 Flexible Clamp Adapters 1000 AAC 61 330 3000 AAC 61 331 ...

Page 17: ... Auto Power Off Approx 10 min Operating Temperature 0 C 30 C 80 RH 30 C 40 C 75 RH 40 C 50 C 45 RH Storage Temperature 20 C 60 C 0 80 RH when battery removed from meter Temperature Coefficient 0 15 x specified accuracy C 18 C or 28 C Power Requirements IEC LR03 AM4 or AAA size 1 5v x 2 Battery Life 300 hours alkaline Installation Category IEC 1010 1000V Cat II 600V Cat III Environmental Conditions...

Page 18: ...the screw from the battery cover and lift to remove 3 Replace battery 4 Make sure the battery box leads do not become pinched between the case and battery cover before replacing the battery cover and screw Warning To avoid electrical shock remove test lead before opening the cover Repairs or servicing not covered in this manual should only be performed by qualified personnel ...

Page 19: ...tery cover and lift the case bottom until it unsnaps from the case top 4 Remove the defective fuse by gently prying one end of the fuse loose and sliding the fuse out of the fuse holder 5 Install a new fuse of the same size and rating Make sure it is centered in the fuse holder 6 Make sure the battery box leads do not become pinched between the case and battery cover before replacing the bottom ca...

Page 20: ...t of the sale of an IDEAL product including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose are limited to the above The manufacturer shall not be liable for loss of use of the instrument or other incidental or consequential damages expenses or economic loss or for any claim or claims for such damage expenses or economic loss State laws vary so the abo...