NTL P3245-1M, User Manual

Page 1: ...orrect at the time of printing However Fruhmann GmbH will continue to improve products and reserves the rights to change specification at any time without notice is the registered trademark of the Fru...

Page 2: ...r proof of purchase This warranty shall not apply to any defect failure or damage caused by improper use or improper or inadequate maintenance and care NTL shall not be obligated to furnish service un...

Page 3: ...Inspection 5 Install Change the Battery The multimeter is powered by a 9V 6F22 battery 6 Adjusting the Tilt Stand 7 Power On Off 7 Sleep Mode 7 LCD Backlight and Flashlight 8 Selecting the Range 8 Mul...

Page 4: ...6 Measuring Frequency 17 Measuring Temperature 17 Non Contact Voltage Detector NCV 17 Measuring DC or AC Current 18 4 Multimeter Features 19 Data Hold Mode 19 Making Relative Measurements 19 Buzzer Fe...

Page 5: ...wer for the multimeter is supplied with a battery Observe the correct polarity markings before you insert the battery to ensure proper insertion of the battery in the multimeter Check all Terminal Rat...

Page 6: ...indicator appears and flashes Disconnect circuit power and discharge all high voltage capacitors before testing resistance continuity diodes or capacitance Use the proper terminals function and range...

Page 7: ...nt CAT II applies to protect against transients from energy consuming equipment supplied from the fixed installation such as TVs PCs portable tools and other household circuits Measurement CAT III app...

Page 8: ...immediately happen Warning It indicates an injury or hazard may be accessible potentially Caution It indicates a potential damage to the instrument or other property might occur Safety Symbols Symbol...

Page 9: ...d in the Appendix A Enclosure page 22 of this Manual You can check whether there is any loss of accessories with reference to this description If it is found that there is any accessory lost or damage...

Page 10: ...is at the position Remove test leads and any connectors from the input terminals 2 Turn the device to see the reverse side 3 Loosen the screw with the included screwdriver and remove the battery cove...

Page 11: ...automatically enters the sleep mode if the rotary switch is not moved or a key is not pressed for 30 minutes Pressing or turn the rotary switch will turn the multimeter back to operation mode from the...

Page 12: ...ds Selecting the Range Auto ranging is set as default when the meter is powered on is displayed When auto ranging is enabled press to enter the manual range mode In manual range each additional press...

Page 13: ...P3245 1M Multimeter digital True RMS 9 Multimeter in Brief Front panel Figure 2 1 Front panel overview...

Page 14: ...Details Power off Page 7 DC or AC voltage measurement Page 15 DC or AC voltage measurement up to 600 millivolts Resistance measurement Page 15 Continuity test Page 16 Diode test Page 16 Capacitance me...

Page 15: ...scription Details Select DC or AC Select Resistance Continuity Diode Auto Manual range Page 8 Backlight Flashlight Page 8 Data Hold Page 19 Select frequency duty cycle Page 17 Measuring frequency in A...

Page 16: ...age 8 Data hold enabled Page 19 Relative enabled Page 19 Diode test selected Page 16 Continuity test selected Page 16 DC Page 15 18 Page 15 18 AC Battery is low Page 6 Measurement display OL is short...

Page 17: ...it V Volt Voltage A Ampere Current Ohm Resistance Hz Hertz Frequency Percent Duty cycle F Farad Capacitance Input terminals The terminal connections for the different measurement functions of the mult...

Page 18: ...y switch position Input terminals Overload protection 750 VAC 1000 VDC 250 VAC 300 VDC 1 A 1000 V fast acting order no DG401 00 15 A 1000 V fast acting order no DG415 00 Internal resistances V 10 M mV...

Page 19: ...h into AC measurement mode will be displayed 2 Connect the black test lead to the terminal and the red test lead to the terminal 3 Probe the test points and read the display If necessary press to enab...

Page 20: ...disconnect the circuit power and discharge all high voltage capacitors before testing diodes 1 Rotate the rotary switch to Press twice to enter diode testing mode will be displayed 2 Connect the black...

Page 21: ...mode Measuring Temperature 1 Rotate the rotary switch to 2 Connect the red plug of the thermocouple to the terminal and the black plug to the terminal 3 Insert the tip of the thermocouple into the pr...

Page 22: ...capacitors 2 Connect the black test lead to the terminal For currents below 600 mA connect the red test lead to the terminal for currents within 600 mA 10 A connect the red test lead to the terminal 3...

Page 23: ...n relative measurement the manual range mode will be activated automatically The relative measurement should be carried out under a certain range that is this function is only available under the manu...

Page 24: ...3dig V 750V 1V 1 3dig DC Current A A 600 0 A 6000 A 0 1 A 0 8 2dig mA 60 00mA 600 0mA 0 01mA 0 8 2dig A 20 00A 1 0 01A 1 2 3dig AC Current A A 600 0 A 6000 A 0 1 A 1 3dig mA 60 00mA 600 0mA 0 01mA 1...

Page 25: ...e following conditions Frequency Amplitude rms 1 Hz 5 MHz 700 mV 4 When measuring duty cycle the typical waveform is Square Note When measuring AC voltage current or capacitance accuracy guarantee ran...

Page 26: ...ust from the instrument surface with a soft cloth Do not make any scuffing on the screen when clean the LCD Clean the instrument with a wet soft cloth not dripping water It is recommended to scrub wit...

Page 27: ...yellow protective cover Most suitable to start is the place you can see in picture 1 on the side of the Multimeter at the same height as the rotary switch 3 Proceed removing the protective cover see p...

Page 28: ...45 1M Multimeter digital True RMS is the registered trademark of the Fruhmann GmbH in Austria Fruhmann GmbH NTL Manufacturer Wholesaler Katharinenweg 3 7372 Karl Austria Tel 43 2617 20278 Fax 43 2617...