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About this Manual

To the best of our knowledge and at the time written, the information con-
tained in this document is technically correct and the procedures accurate
and adequate to operate this instrument in compliance with its original ad-
vertised specifications.

Notes and Safety Information
This Operator’s Manual contains warning symbols which alert the user to
check for hazardous conditions. These appear throughout this manual where
applicable, and are defined below. To ensure the safety of operating perfor-
mance of this instrument, these instructions must be adhered to.

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Warning, refer to accompanying documents.

Caution, risk of electric shock.

This instrument is designed to prevent accidental shock to the operator when
properly used. However, no engineering design can render safe an instru-
ment which is used carelessly. Therefore, this manual must be read carefully
and completely before making any measurements.  Failure to follow direc-
tions can result in a serious or fatal accident.

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Technical Assistance
SIMPSON ELECTRIC COMPANY offers assistance Monday through Friday
7:30 am to 5:00 pm Central Time. To receive assistance contact Technical
Support or Customer Service at (847) 697-2260.
Internet:  http://www.simpsonelectric.com

Warranty and Returns
SIMPSON ELECTRIC COMPANY warrants each instrument and other articles
manufactured by it to be free from defects in material and workmanship un-
der normal use and service, its obligation under this warranty being limited to
making good at its factory or other article of equipment which shall within one
(1) year after delivery of such instrument or other article of equipment to the
original purchaser be returned intact to it, or to one of its authorized service
centers, with transportation charges prepaid, and which its examination shall
disclose to its satisfaction to have been thus defective; this warranty being
expressly in lieu of all other warranties expressed or implied and of all other
obligations or liabilities on its part, and SIMPSON ELECTRIC COMPANY nei-
ther assumes nor authorizes any other persons to assume for it any other
liability in connection with the sales of its products.

SHOCK HAZARD:

  As defined in American National Standard, C39.5, Safety

Requirements for Electrical & Electronic Measuring & Controlling Instrumen-
tation

, a shock hazard shall be considered to exist at any part involving a

potential in excess of 30 volts RMS (sine wave) or 42.4 volts DC or peak and
where a leakage current from that part to ground exceeds 0.5 milliampere,

Summary of Contents for 14510-2

Page 1: ...Simpson 14510 2 Volt Ohm Milliammeter OPERATOR S MANUAL...

Page 2: ...rt or Customer Service at 847 697 2260 Internet http www simpsonelectric com Warranty and Returns SIMPSON ELECTRIC COMPANY warrants each instrument and other articles manufactured by it to be free fro...

Page 3: ...nt equipment or general laboratory applications Some high power circuits however are within its measurement range and present an arcing explosion hazard in the event of an unanticipated circuit behavi...

Page 4: ...4 NOTES...

Page 5: ...5 NOTES...

Page 6: ...ts 10 3 CONTROLS JACKS AND INDICATOR 11 3 1 Front Panel 11 4 OPERATION 12 4 1 Safety Precautions 12 4 2 Measuring DC Voltages 14 4 3 Measuring AC Voltages 14 4 4 Measuring Direct Current 15 4 5 Measur...

Page 7: ...n either a vertical or horizontal position The horizontal position is preferred for greater accuracy since the Instrument is calibrated in that posi tion 1 3 Items And Accessories All applicable items...

Page 8: ...atings are 100 V AC or DC or 10 DC amperes These ratings for the test leads must not be exceeded in any application 1 4 Technical Data Table 1 3 lists the Technical Data for the 14510 2 Table 1 3 1 DC...

Page 9: ...sly be applied to the circuits of an instru ment 1 5 Definition Of Accuracy The voltage and current accuracy of the Instrument is commonly expressed as a percent of full scale This should not be confu...

Page 10: ...ligator clips for the test leads are in a polyethylene bag See Section 5 for instructions on how to open the battery compartment and install the bat teries 2 2 Warranty The Simpson Electric Company wa...

Page 11: ...hile others require a multiplying factor 2 Range Switch The range switch has 21 positions It may be turned to any position from either direction There are eleven voltage positions four direct current...

Page 12: ...y be attached to the probe tips Eliminating the need to hand hold test probes to a circuit for extended periods the test clips also reduce hand prox imity to a high voltage circuit while energized Cir...

Page 13: ...certain that someone capable of rendering aid is nearby and aware 8 Do not handle the Instrument its test leads or the circuitry while taking any measurements 9 Be sure to reset the range switch to th...

Page 14: ...ll capacitors have been discharged 3 Connect the black test lead to the negative side of the circuit being mea sured and the red test lead to the positive side of the circuit 4 Turn on the power of th...

Page 15: ...In strument NOTE The voltage drop will not significantly affect most circuits whose cur rent is being measured In some low voltage circuits such as transistor cir cuits it may be necessary to take the...

Page 16: ...rve the Instrument indication It should read 0 on the ohms arc which is at the top of the dial 4 If the pointer does not read 0 rotate the V Adj Zero Adjust Control knob either direction until it does...

Page 17: ...by one of the Authorized Service Centers or by the factory 5 1 Inspection The user is protected from electrical shock by the insulation of the Instrument and the test leads Frequent examination of ea...

Page 18: ...ace the compartment cover If the Instrument still does not operate the internal fuse may be open For access to this fuse the case back must be removed WARNING To avoid electrical shock make certain th...

Page 19: ...ial purpose Replace only with a Littlefuse Type BLS or Bussman type BBS 2 A 600 V 4 Shake the unit gently to make certain that no loose debris is left inside Replace the case back and tighten the four...

Page 20: ...into a warm building Therefore do not attempt high voltage measurements until the Instrument has had time to dry completely 6 SERVICING INSTRUCTIONS An improperly repaired instrument may be dangerous...

Page 21: ...76 R23 Resistor 184 1 1 2 W 1 110271 R24 Resistor 2 02 k 1 1 2 W 1 110270 R25 Resistor 16 8 k 1 1 2 W 1 110292 R26 Resistor 1 21 1 2 Bobbin 10 675499 R27 Resistor 12 22 1 2 Bobbin 10 675201 R28 Resist...

Page 22: ...22 Figure 6 1 Schematic Diagram 14510 2 Volt Ohm Milliammeter 6 2 Schematic Diagram 14510 2Volt Ohm Milliammeter...

Page 23: ...23 NOTES...

Page 24: ...24 SIMPSON ELECTRIC COMPANY 853 Dundee Avenue Elgin IL 60120 3090 847 697 2260 FAX 847 697 2272 Printed in U S A Part No 06 114022 Edition 3 11 02 Visit us on the web at www simpsonelectric com...

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