Iso-Tech IDM201N, Instruction Manual

Page 1: ...Instruction Manual IDM201N Digital Multimeter EN ES FR ...

Page 2: ...nd Connectors 16 4 2 Preparation And Caution Before Measurement 20 4 3 Voltage Measurement 20 4 4 Current Measurement 20 4 5 Resistance Measurement 21 4 6 Audible Continuity Test 21 4 7 Diode Check 21 4 8 Capacitance Measurement 22 4 9 Frequency Measurement 22 SECTION 5 MAINTENANCE 23 5 1 Battery Installation Or Replacement 24 5 2 Meter Fuse Replacement 25 5 3 Mains Fuse Replacement 25 5 4 Attachi...

Page 3: ...3 SECTION 1 SAFETY INFORMATION ...

Page 4: ...ced Do not apply more than the rated voltage as marked on the instrument between terminals or between any terminal and earth ground Do not attempt a current measurement when the open circuit voltage is above the fuse protection rating Only replace a blown fuse with the correct type and rating as specified in this Instruction Manual Use caution when measuring voltages above 30V ac rms or 60V dc The...

Page 5: ...e red lead and disconnect the red lead before the black lead If the instrument is used near equipment that generates electro magnetic interference the display may be unstable or indicate incorrect measurements When measuring current using the 10A range the maximum measurement duration is 30 seconds in any 10 minute period for currents greater than 10A The following symbols may appear on the instru...

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Page 7: ...7 SECTION 2 INTRODUCTION ...

Page 8: ...larity and automatic decimal point placement The auto range function may be disabled for convenience and Maximum Minimum and data hold functions can also be selected if required The measurement capabilities are as follows DC and AC voltages DC and AC current Resistance and continuity checking Capacitance and Diode testing Frequency Unpacking and Inspection Unpack the multimeter and check the conte...

Page 9: ...9 SECTION 3 SPECIFICATIONS ...

Page 10: ...s Maximum Voltage to Earth 600V dc or ac peak to any terminal Power Requirements ac 90 264V 50 60Hz 10VA dc Qty 6 x 1 5V AA LR6 or AM3 battery Battery Life 1200 hours without backlight alkaline or 80 hours with continuous backlight alkaline Size mm 218 W x 195 L x 73 H without carrying strap Weight 1 3 Kg without power cord Mains Fuse 80mA 250V FAST 5x20mm HBC Ceramic Overload Protection 1A 600V I...

Page 11: ...s performed in the building installation Examples include measurements on distribution boards junction boxes socket outlets and wiring and cables in the fixed installation Measurement Category lV is for measurements performed at the source of the low voltage installation Examples include measurements on primary overcurrent protection devices and electricity meters 3 2 Electrical characteristics Ac...

Page 12: ... value sine wave input 3 Resistance Range Resolution Accuracy Over voltage protection 200Ω 0 1Ω 0 7 3d 1 600V dc or 600V rms 2KΩ 1Ω 0 7 3d 20KΩ 10Ω 200KΩ 100Ω 2MΩ 1KΩ 1 0 3d 20MΩ 10KΩ 2 5 3d 2 Open circuit Voltage 1 3V approx 1 10dgt rolling 2 100dgt rolling 4 Diode Check Resolution Accuracy Max Test Current Max Open Current Voltage Overload protection 10mV 1 5 5d For 0 4V to 0 8V 1 5mA 3V 600V dc...

Page 13: ...1µF 1 9 8d 2 1 100 dgt of reading rolling 2 The accuracy is specified with the backlight not activated 3 For accurate readings do not use the mains power supply when measuring low value capacitance 4 In order to ensure the best accuracy in measurement of a low value capacitance note and subtract the stray capacitance of the open circuit test leads from subsequent measurements 7 Frequency Range Res...

Page 14: ...ms responding and calibrated to the rms value sine wave input 10 Auto Power off APO If the instrument is not used for more than 10 minutes it automatically turns the power off The state of the instrument is stored and it can be turned on again by pressing any button or changing the rotary switch position If a button is pressed the LCD displays the saved state press the Hold button to disable the h...

Page 15: ...15 SECTION 4 OPERATION ...

Page 16: ...Input Terminal Positive input connector for Volts Ohms and Diode test Capacitance and Frequency measurements 5 mA Input Terminal Positive input connector for low current measurement 6 A Input Terminal Positive input connector for high current measurement The instrument can measure up to 20A Maximum measurement duration is 30 seconds in any 10 minute period for currents greater than 10A 7 Back Ligh...

Page 17: ...Manual Range The Range button is pressed to select manual ranging and to change ranges When the Range button is pressed once the Autorange indicator turns off Press the Range button to select the most appropriate range to suit the measurement being made Press the Range button and hold for 2 seconds to return to Autorange mode See Figure 2 for location of controls and connectors of rear panel 1 Mai...

Page 18: ...18 Figure 1 Controls and Connectors 10 11 9 8 7 4 5 3 2 1 6 ...

Page 19: ...19 Figure 2 Controls and Connectors 3 4 2 1 ...

Page 20: ...s In an over range condition the MSD most significant digit of the LCD display flashes and the three least significant digits will indicate zero 4 4 Current Measurement Caution The instrument can measure up to 20A but for currents greater than 10A the maximum measurement duration is 30 seconds in any 10 minute period 1 When measuring current of less than 200 mA connect the BLACK test lead to the C...

Page 21: ...he test leads across the resistance to be measured The buzzer will sound if the resistance of the circuit measured is lower than approximately 50 Ohms 4 7 Diode Check WARNING Disconnect the circuit power and discharge all high voltage capacitors before testing a diode 1 Set the rotary switch to the position 2 Connect the BLACK test lead to COM terminal and RED test lead to the VΩHz terminal NOTE T...

Page 22: ... Connect the test leads across the capacitor under measurement Note For accurate measurement of low value capacitance subtract the open lead capacitance from the displayed value 4 9 Frequency Measurement 1 Connect the BLACK test lead to the COM terminal and the RED test lead to the VΩHz terminal 2 Set the rotary switch to Hz position 3 Connect the test leads across the source or load under measure...

Page 23: ...23 SECTION 5 MAINTENANCE ...

Page 24: ... 2 Use a finger or thumb to release the catch on the accessory compartment and open the cover Remove any stored accessories 3 Use a slotted screwdriver or other appropriate tool to release the catch on the battery cover at the rear of the compartment and remove the cover Retain the cover 4 Disconnect the battery connector clip and remove the battery holder from the battery compartment Retain the b...

Page 25: ...e fuse out from the remaining fuse clip 5 Fit a new fuse into the fuse clip of the size and type given in Section 3 1 General Specifications Ensure the fuse is centered in the fuse holder 6 Refit the fuse compartment cover removed in para 3 above 7 Replace the accessories removed in para 2 above 8 Close the accessory compartment cover 9 Turn the instrument on and check for correct operation 10 Dis...

Page 26: ...s on the ends of the carrying strap 3 Squeeze the grips between the finger and thumb whilst inserting the male portion of the clip into the receptacle attached to the instrument 4 Push the clip fully into the receptacle until it latches into place 5 Pull the strap to ensure it is correctly and securely engaged into the receptacle 6 Repeat the operation with the clip on the other end of the strap 7...

Page 27: ...27 Figure 3A Battery Replacement Figure 3a Battery Replacement OPENED BY COIN OPENED BY SCREWDRIVER BATTERY COVER WARNING BATTERY CONNECTOR BATTERY 1 5Vx6 BATTERY BOX BUTTON WARNING WARNING ...

Page 28: ...O Useonlywitha250Vfuse un fusible de 250V Emloyer uniquement avce 90V Hz MUST BE CONNECTED TO GROUND CORD PROTECTION GROUNDING CONDUCTOR TO AVOID ELECTRIC SHOCK THE POWER CAUTION FUSE COVER WARNING F2 15A 600V BUTTON F1 1A 600V REPLACING FUSE FOR FIRE PROTECTION REPLACE ONLY WITH SPECIFIED FUSE 80mA 250V FAST 5x20mm TYPE AND RATED FUSE DISCONNECT INPUT POWER BEFORE WARNING OPENED BY COIN OPENED BY...

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