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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Thin Autoranging Multimeter

DM6800

Rotary Switch

OFF

Power off

Resistance Measurement

AC Voltage Measurement

Continuity Measurement

DC Voltage Measurement

AC/DC Current Measurement

A

A

400A

400A

A

A

400A

400A

A

A

400A

400A

Read this owners manual thoroughly before use and save.

IMPORTANT: RECEIVING INSTRUCTIONS

   

Visually inspect all components for shipping damage. If you find damage, notify the carrier at once. 
Shipping damage is NOT covered by warranty. The carrier is responsible for all repair or replacement costs resulting from damage in shipment.

1.0 DISPLAY FUNCTIONS & SYMBOLS

1.1 FUNCTIONS (Figure 1)

1. Display: Backlit 1999 Count LCD screen
2.  SELECT Button: Press to switch between DC current  

and AC current measurement functions.

3.  BACKLIGHT Button: Press to turn on the backlight. Press again to turn off the 

backlight. The backlight will automatically turn off 30 seconds after it is turned on.

4.  10A Terminal: Red test lead input jack for current measurements.
5.  COM Terminal: Black test lead input jack common to all measurements.
6.  INPUT Terminal: Red test lead input jack for all measurements  

expect current measurements.

7.  Rotary Switch: Turn to power the meter on and off and select the desired 

measurement function. To save battery power, turn to the 

“OFF”

 position when  

the meter is not in use. See 

“ROTARY SWITCH”

 section for function descriptions.

8.  MAX/MIN Button: Press to enter or exit the Min/Max recording mode.
9.  HOLD Button: Press to enter or exit the Data Hold mode.

1.1  METER FUNCTIONS

Meter type:  

Auto

Display Count:  

1999

Sampling Rate:  

About 2 to 3 times/sec

Battery:  

Requires 2 AAA batteries

Input impedance:  

10 Meg Ohm

AC Volt Ranges:  

2V, 20V, 200V, 600V, best accuracy (1.0%+5)

DC Volt Ranges:  

200mV, 2V, 20V, 200V and 600V, best accuracy (0.8%+5)

AC Amps:  

2A, 10A, best accuracy (1.5%+5)

DC Amps:  

2A, 10A, best accuracy (1.2%+5)

Resistance Ranges:  

 200ohm, 2kohm, 20kohm, 200kohm, 2M ohm  
and 20M ohm, best accuracy (1.0%+5)

Over Range Indication:    Displayed value > 1999 or the input  

measurement range, displays OL 

Polarity Indication:  

“-” is displayed for negative polarity

Overload Protection:  

10A/600V Fast fuse

Agency Approvals:  

ETL, CE (IEC/EN61010:, CAT III 600V, Pollution Degree 2)

Operating Temperature:   32°F–104°F (0°C–40°C)

Relative Humidity:  

< 85%

Storage Temperature:  

-4°F–140°F (-20°- 60°C)

IP Degree:  

IP20

Dimension:   

176mm x 81mm x 17mm

Weight: 

Around 180g (without batteries)

Altitude:  

Maximum 2000m

Warranty Info:  

Limited lifetime warranty

1.2 DISPLAY SYMBOLS (Figure 2)

1. 

1.8.8.8

Autorange

MAX MIN

AC
DC

 : The battery is low and must be replaced immediately

2. MIN: Minimum reading is being displayed.
3. MAX: Maximum reading is being displayed
4.  

1.8.8.8

Autorange

MAX MIN

AC
DC

 : Continuity test is selected

5.    AUTORANGE: Autorange mode is selected.
6.  

1.8.8.8

Autorange

MAX MIN

AC
DC

 : Automatic power-off feature is enabled

7.  

1.8.8.8

Autorange

MAX MIN

AC
DC

 : Data Hold is enabled

8. 

1.8.8.8

Autorange

MAX MIN

AC
DC

 : Negative sign

9.  

1.8.8.8

Autorange

MAX MIN

AC
DC

 : AC

10.  

1.8.8.8

Autorange

MAX MIN

AC
DC : DC

1.8.8.8

Autorange

MAX MIN

AC
DC

Figure 2

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