Sanwa PC5000, Instruction Manual

Page 1: ...INSTRUCTION MANUAL PC5000 DIGITAL MULTIMETER ...

Page 2: ... 4 4 Measurement Function Select 006 4 5 Range Hold 007 4 6 Data Hold 007 4 7 Set Beeper Off 007 4 8 RS232C Interface 007 4 9 Max Min Recording Mode 008 4 10 Max Min Capture Mode Peak hold 008 4 11 500000 count 008 4 12 Relative Mode 008 4 13 Words 009 5 MEASUREMENT PROCEDURE 5 1 Start Up Inspection 011 5 2 Voltage Measurement 012 5 3 Line Frequency Measurement 016 5 4 Logic Frequency Duty Ratio m...

Page 3: ...ction 031 6 2 Calibration 031 6 3 Battery and Fuse Replacement 031 6 4 Storage 032 7 AFTER SALE SERVICE 7 1 Repair 033 7 2 For Information or Enquiries 033 8 SPECIFICATIONS 8 1 General Specifications 033 8 2 Measurement Range and Accuracy 033 ...

Page 4: ...reading it keep it together with the product for reference to it when necessary The instruction given under the heading WARNING must be followed to prevent accidental burn or electrical shock 1 1 Explanation of Warning Symbols The meaning of the symbols used in this manual and attached to the product is as follows Very important instruction for safe use The warning messages are intended to prevent...

Page 5: ...ure to disconnect the test pins from the circuit when changing the function 11 Before starting measurement make sure that the function and range are properly set in accordance with the measurement 12 Never use meter with wet hands or in a damp environment 13 Never open tester case except when replacing batteries or fuse Do not attempt any alteration of original specifications 14 To ensure safety a...

Page 6: ...IEC 1010 The main unit case and the circuit board are made of fire retarding materials Fuse protects the current function 500 000 counts in DCV and 999 999 counts in Hz range Fast Response Digit 5 times sec Bargraph 60 times sec Frequency measurement with 5 selectable sensitivity Sine RMS Capacitance measurement ranges are 50 00nF to 9999µF dBm Duty ratio 4 20mA measurement 0 01Ω of resistance and...

Page 7: ...Y SELECT 4 20mA SELECT button MAX MIN Capture button LCD Display RELATIVE button 500000 button Common Input terminal A measuring terminal SELECT button RANGE HOLD button Test probe BLACK mV V Ω Hz measuring terminal µA mA measuring terminal POWER Switch and FUNCTION Switch MAX MIN Recording button DATA HOLD button 4 ...

Page 8: ...C measurement display AC measurement display Minus polarity for numeral data Battery discharge warning display Checking continuity display Relative measurement function display Capture mode display MAX Maximum value display MIN Minimum value display Measurement unit display Analog bargraph H C ...

Page 9: ...momentarily or turn the rotary switch to the OFF position and then turn back on again To disable the Auto Power Off feature press the RANGE button while turning the function switch on Note Always turn the function switch to the OFF position when the meter is not in use 4 3 Low Battery Indication If the internal battery has been consumed and the internal battery drops below approx 7V Battery mark i...

Page 10: ...splay will not changed while the function is active Press the button again to cancel the function on the display disappears 4 7 Set Beeper Off Press the Hz button while turning the function switch on to disable the Beeper feature 4 8 RS232C Interface The instrument equips with an optical isolated interface port at the meter back for data communication Optional purchase KB RS2 RS232 cable and PC Li...

Page 11: ... DCA and ACA functions The instrument beeps when new maximum or minimum reading is updated Press the button momentarily to read throughout the Maximum MAX Minimum MIN and Maximum minus Minimum MAX MIN readings Press the CAPTURE button for 1 second or more to exit the Capture Mode Auto Power Off feature will be disabled automatically in this mode 4 11 500000 count In DCV DCmV and Hz function press ...

Page 12: ...ement of sine wave and non sinusoidal waves like square wave and triangular wave in r m s AC DC coupling True RMS DC AC True RMS calculates both of the AC and DC components given by the expression when making measurement and can responds accurately to the total effective RMS value regardless of the waveform Crest Factor The crest factor CF is expressed by a value obtained by dividing the peak valu...

Page 13: ...R Common Mode Rejection Ratio Common mode voltage is voltage present on both the COM and VOLTAGE input terminals of a DMM with respect to ground CMRR is the DMM s ability to reject common mode voltage effect which can cause digit rattle or offset in voltage measurements This series has a CMRR specifications of 90dB at DC to 60Hz in ACV function and 120dB at DC 50 and 60Hz in DCV function 0 to PEAK...

Page 14: ...REMENT PROCEDURE 5 1 Start Up Inspection START Short the red and black test pins No damaged No problem Start measurement Yes Stop using it and have it repaired 11 1 Never use meter if the meter or test leads are damaged or broken 2 Make sure that the test leads are not cut or otherwise damaged WARNING Damaged ...

Page 15: ...ack test lead to COM terminal and plug of red test lead to V or dBm terminal Set the function switch at V dBm Press SELECT button to toggle V and dBm measurement Apply the red and black test pins to the circuit to measure For measurement of ACV apply the red and black test pins to the circuit to measure The reading of Voltage is shown on the display After measurement release the red and black test...

Page 16: ...playing the dBm readings Press dBm Ω RANGE button momentary to select different reference impedance of 4 8 16 32 50 75 93 110 125 135 150 200 250 300 500 600 800 900 1000 up to 1200Ω The new impedance value will be saved automatically to the non volatile memory as power up default 13 ...

Page 17: ...ch at V Press SELECT button to toggle or measurement Apply the red and black test pins to the circuit to measure For measurement of DCV apply the black test pin to the negative potential side of the circuit to measure and the red test pin to the positive potential side For measurement of AC DC V apply the red and black test pins to the circuit to measure The reading of Voltage is shown on the disp...

Page 18: ...on to toggle or or measurement Apply the red and black test pins to the circuit to measure For measurement of DCmV apply the black test pin to the negative potential side of the circuit to measure and the red test pin to the positive potential side For measurement of ACmV apply the red and black test pins to the circuit to measure For measurement of AC DC mV apply the red and black test pins to th...

Page 19: ...ss the Hz button momentarily to activate or to exit Hz Apply the red and black test pins to an object to measure Read the value on the display After measurement release the red and black test pins from the object measured 16 5 3 Line Frequency Measurement 1 Never apply an input signal exceeding the maximum rating input value 2 Be sure to disconnect the test pins from the circuit when changing the ...

Page 20: ... Hz function mV function has the highest 100mV and the 1000V range has the lowest 900V It is recommended to first measure the signal voltage or current level then activates the Hz function in that voltage or current range to automatically set the most appropriate trigger level You can also press the RANGE button momentarily to select another trigger level manually If the Hz reading becomes unstabl...

Page 21: ...tio Apply the red and black test pins to an object to measure Read the value on the display After measurement release the red and black test pins from the object measured 5 4 Logic Frequency Duty Ratio measurement 1 Never apply an input signal exceeding the maximum rating input value 2 Be sure to disconnect the test pins from the circuit when changing the function 3 Always keep your fingers behind...

Page 22: ...shorted diode defective An OL indicates an open diode defective Apply the red test pins to the cathode of the diode and the black test pin to the anode Check reading for judgment of good or defective The display shows OL if diode is good Any other readings indicated the diode is resistive or shorted defective After measurement release the red and black test pins from the object measured Note The i...

Page 23: ... release voltage is about 1 3VDC 3VDC for 50Ω 500Ω ranges 5 5 2 Resistance Measurement 1 Applications Resistance of resistors and circuits are measured 2 Measuring ranges 6 ranges from 500 0Ω to 50 00MΩ 3 Measurement procedure Connect the plug of black test lead to COM input terminal and plug of red test lead to Ω input terminal Set the function switch at Ω and select Ω with the SELECT button Appl...

Page 24: ... of black test lead to COM measuring input terminal and plug of red test lead to measuring terminal Set the function switch at Ω and select with the SELECT button Apply the red and black test pins to a circuit or conductor to measure The continuity can be judged by whether the buzzer sounds or not After measurement release the red and black test pins from the object measured 21 ...

Page 25: ...g terminal Set the function switch at Apply the red and black test pins to an object to measure Read the value on the display After measurement release the red and black test pins from the object measured Note While data communication to PC Capacitance can be measured up to 500 0µF range because of low response speed for large capacitance measurement 5 5 4 Capacitance Measurement Discharge the cap...

Page 26: ...s 2 ranges for 5 000A 10 00A 1 Never apply voltage to the input terminals 2 Be sure to make a series connection via load 3 When measurement a 3 phase system special attention should be taken to the phase to phase voltage which is significantly higher than the phase to earth voltage 4 Do not apply an input exceeding the maximum rated current to the input terminals 5 Before starting measurement turn...

Page 27: ...lack test pin to the negative potential side of the circuit to measure and the red test pin to the positive potential side in series with load For measurement of ACA apply the red and black test pins to the circuit to measure in series with load For measurement of AC DC A apply the red and black test pins to the circuit to measure in series with load Apply the red and black test pins to the circui...

Page 28: ...ELECT button In the circuit to measure and apply the red and black test pins in series with load For measurement of µA and mA apply the black test pin to the negative potential side of the circuit to measure and the red test pin to the positive potential side in series with load For measurement of µA and mA apply the red and black test pins to the circuit to measure in series with load For measure...

Page 29: ... 26 Note In 4 20mA function it is set at 4mA 0 and 20mA 100 ...

Page 30: ... and power supplies 2 Measuring ranges 2 ranges for 20A 200A 3 Measurement procedure Connect the black plug to COM measuring terminal and the red plug to V measuring terminal Set the function at V and select AC with the SELECT button Press the RANGE button to hold the 5V range Select either 20A or 200A with selector knob of clamp meter Open the clamp part have electric wire one line clamped and cl...

Page 31: ...unction at mV and select either or with the SELECT button Press the RANGE button to hold the 500mV range Select either 20A or 200A with selector knob of clamp meter The zero point varies when the DCA is measured so be sure to check that the multimeter indicates zero If not zero adjust the indication to the zero point by turning the Zero Adjusting Knob 0ADJ Open the clamp part have electric wire on...

Page 32: ... RANGE button to hold the 500mV range Select either 30A or 300A with selector knob of clamp meter The zero point varies when the DCA is measured so be sure to check that the multimeter indicates zero If not zero adjust the indication to the zero point by turning the Zero Adjusting Knob 0ADJ Open the clamp part have electric wire one line clamped and close the clamp part perfectly Read the value on...

Page 33: ...uring terminal and the red plug to Ω measuring terminal Set the function at Ω and select with the SELECT button Press the RANGE button to hold the 5kΩ range Apply the sensor to an object to measure Read the value on the display 4 After measurement release the sensor from the object measured 4 The value on the display of DMM has a resistance value indicate please read the value of measuring window ...

Page 34: ...current measurement becomes impossible Make sure that the test leads are not cut referring to the section 5 1 6 2 Calibration The manufacturer may conduct the calibration and inspection For more information please contact the manufacturer 6 3 Battery and Fuse Replacement 1 If the rear case or the battery lid is removed with input applied to the input terminals you may get electrical shock Before s...

Page 35: ...e 1 The panel and the case are not resistant to volatile solvent and must not be cleaned with thinner or alcohol For cleaning use dry soft cloth and wipe it lightly 2 The panel and the case are not resistant to heat Do not place the instrument near heat generating devices such as a soldering iron 3 Do not store the instrument in a place where it may be subjected to vibration or from where it may f...

Page 36: ...mation regarding purchase of repair parts or if you have any other sales related questions please contact the dealer selling agent or maker 8 SPECIFICATIONS 8 1 General Specifications Display 4 4 5 digits 50000 counts LCD display selectable 5 4 5 digits 500000 counts for DCV and 999999 counts for Hz Update Sampling Rate 4 4 5 Digital data 5 times sec nominal 5 4 5 Digital data 1 25 times sec nomin...

Page 37: ...µA mA CAT 250V AC 150V DC A CAT 500V AC 300V DC Transient Protection 6 5kV 1 2 50µs surge E M C Meets EN55022 1994 A1 1995 Class B and EN50082 1 1992 Power Consumption 2 6mA Typical Dimension 179 H x 87 W x 55 D mm with holster Weight 320 mg 460 mg with holster Accessories Test leads TL 82 Alligator clip CL 13 Holster H 50 Battery installed Instruction manual Optional Accessories RS232 cable KB RS...

Page 38: ... installation Equipment of CAT is for use at the origin of the installation Note Examples include electricity meters and primary over current protection equipment 8 2 Measurement Range and Accuracy ACCURACY IS READING DIGITS NUMBER OF DIGITS OR OTHERWISE SPECIFIED AT 23 5 LESS THAN 75 R H TRUE RMS VOLTAGE CURRENT ACCURACIES ARE SPECIFIED FROM 5 TO 100 OF RANGE OR OTHERWISE SPECIFIED MAXIMUM CREST ...

Page 39: ... range Accuracy of reading 80d From 5 to 10 of range Accuracy of reading 180d From 10 to 15 of range Accuracy of reading 100d CMRR 90dB DC to 60Hz Rs 1kΩ Input Impedance 10MΩ 30pF nominal 80pF nominal for 500mV range Residual reading less than 50 digits with test leads shorted dBm At 600Ω 11 76dBm to 54 25dBm Accuracy 0 25dB 2dgt 40Hz 20kHz Input Impedance 10MΩ 30pF nominal Selectable reference im...

Page 40: ... 0 rdg 40dgt 3 3mV mA 500 00mA 5 0000A 0 03V A 10 000A 10A continuous DC Loop Current 4 20mA Accuracy 25dgt 4mA 0 zero 20mA 100 span Resolution 0 01 RANGE Accuracy Burden Voltage 500 00µA 0 15 rdg 20dgt 0 15mV µA 5000 0µA 0 1 rdg 20dgt 50 000mA 0 15 rdg 10dgt 3 3mV mA 500 00mA 0 1 rdg 20dgt 5 0000A 0 5 rdg 10dgt 0 03V A 10 000A 0 5 rdg 20dgt 10A continuous AC AC DC Current DC Current ...

Page 41: ...5 000µF 1 0 rdg 3dgt 50 00µF 2 0 rdg 3dgt 500 0µF 3 5 rdg 5dgt 9999µF 5 0 rdg 5dgt Accuracies with film capacitor or better Hz Line Level Frequency RANGE Accuracy 5 0000Hz 200 000kHz 0 002 rdg 4dgt Sensitivities Sine RMS 0 1V min 500mV range 1V min 5V range 10V min 50V range 100V min 500V range 900V min 1000V range Hz Logic Level Frequency RANGE Accuracy 5 0000Hz 2 00000MHz 0 002 rdg 4dgt Sensitiv...

Page 42: ...Open Circuit Typical Voltage 5 0000V 1 rdg 1dgt 0 8mA 3 5 VDC Audible Continuity Tester Audible threshold between 20Ω and 200Ω Response time 100µs Crest mode Instantaneous Peak Hold Accuracy Specified accuracy 100 digits for changes 0 8ms in duration Duty Ratio RANGE Accuracy 0 1 99 99 3dgt kHz 2dgt Input Frequency 5Hz 500 kHz 5V Logic Family Diode Test ...

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