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7-9 Diode Testing

7-9-1

 Connect the black test lead to 

COM

 jack and red lead to 

VΩmA

 jack.

7-9-2

 Set the rotary switch to the “ 

 ” position.

7-9-3

 Connect the red lead to the anode of the diode to be tested, and the  

          black lead to the cathode.

7-9-4

 The diode’s forward voltage drop is displayed on the LCD.

NOTE

1.

 The meter will display the approximate forward voltage drop of the diode.

2.

 If the leads are reversed or not connected, “1” (over range) should be  

    displayed.

7-10 Continuity Testing

7-10-1

 Connect the black test lead to 

COM

 jack and red lead to 

VΩmA

 jack.

7-10-2

 Set the rotary switch to the “

” position.

7-10-3

 Connect the test leads to the two points of the circuit under test.

7-10-4

 If there is continuity (resistance is lower than approximately 50Ω)  

           the built-in beeper will sound. 

NOTE: 

1.

 Do not attempt this measurement on energized circuits.

2.

 If the leads are reversed, not connected, or connected to a resistance  

    more than approximately 2000Ω,  “1” (over range) should be displayed

7-11 Measuring Capacitance

7-11-1

 Connect the black test lead to 

COM

 jack and red lead to 

VΩmA

 jack.

7-11-2

 Set the rotary switch at the desired “

20uF

” range position.

7-11-3

 Connect test leads across the capacitance to be measured.

7-11-4

 Read the capacitance from the LCD.

NOTE:

 Capacitors should be discharged before being tested.

7-12 Non Contact AC Voltage detection

7-12-1

 With the meter on, on any position of the rotary switch, press and  

           hold the “

NCV

” button. This activates the Non Contact AC Voltage  

           (NCV) detection circuit, and the NCV green LED will illuminate. The  

           “

NCV

” symbol will appear on the display.

7-12-2

 Position the meter so the top is parallel to and in contact with, or 

            next to the conductor. When the AC voltage ≥90V AC RMS, the NCV  

            red LED and green LED will flash and the buzzer will sound.

7-12-3

 Release the “

NCV

” key to exit the NCV meter mode.

NOTE:

1.

 Even if the meter doesn’t indicate the presence of AC voltage, the volt 

    age may still be present. Do not rely on the non-contact voltage 

    detector to determine the presence of live voltage. Voltage detection may  

    be affected by socket design, insulation thickness, shielding, and other  

    AC voltage field interaction.  The NCV detector does not detect DC 

    voltages.

2.

 If the meter test leads are connected and measuring AC voltage, the NCV  

    detector circuit will also indicate AC voltage presence 

    (LEDs and buzzer activation) if NCV mode is activated.

3. 

Proximity of florescent lights, dimmable lights, motors, and other large AC  

    field generating devices can trigger Non-Contact AC Voltage detection  

    function and invalidate the test

8. Battery Replacement

8-1

 If the battery voltage drops below proper operation range the “   “

      symbol will appear on the LCD display and the battery should be    

      changed.

8-2

 Before attempting to remove the rear cover to replace the battery, be  

      certain the test leads have been disconnected from the circuit to avoid  

      electrical shock hazard. Power off the meter and remove the test leads  

      from the banana jacks. To access the battery, remove the (2) screws in  

      the rear cover and lift the cover.

8-3

 Replace the old battery with the same type battery (9V 6F22 or 

      NEDA 1604).

8-4

 Replace the rear cover of the meter and reinstall the (2) screws.

9. Fuse replacement

9-1

 To avoid electrical shock or injury, remove test leads from circuitry    

       before replacing the fuse.

9-2

 Before attempting to remove the rear cover to replace the fuse, be   

      certain the test leads have been disconnected from the circuit. Power off  

      the meter and remove the test leads from the banana jacks. To 

      access the fuse holder, remove the (2) screws in the rear cover and lift  

      the cover.

9-3

 Replace the old fuse only with the same type and rating: 6×30mm    

      200mA/500V fast fuse.

9-4

 Replace the rear cover and reinstall the (2) screws.

10. Maintenance

10-1

 Before attempting to remove the battery cover or open the case, be  

        certain that test leads have been disconnected from energized circuitry  

        to avoid electric shock hazard.

10-2

 Replace the test leads if the any wire is exposed, or if they become  

        damaged.

10-3

 Do not use harsh chemicals or solvents to clean the meter.

10-4

 Do not use the meter with the rear cover removed. Injury may result.

10-5

 If the meter will not be used for more than 1 month, remove the battery  

        to avoid possible damage from battery leakage.

11. Accessories 

1.

 Test Leads (2) (red, black): electric rating 1000V 10A

2.

 Clips (2) (red, black)

3.

 “K” type thermocouple probe (1)

4.

 Instruction Manual

5. 

Battery (9V 6F22)

6.

 Fuse, Fast Acting 200mA / 500V

Warranty

Triplett / Byte Brothers extends the following warranty to the original pur-

chaser of these goods for use. Triplett warrants to the original purchaser for 

use that the products sold by it will be free from defects in workmanship and 

material for a period of (3) three years from the date of purchase.

This warranty does not apply to any of our products which have been 

repaired or altered by unauthorized persons in any way or purchased from 

unauthorized distributors so as, in our sole judgment, to injure their stability 

or reliability, or which have been subject to misuse, abuse, misapplication, 

negligence, accident or which have had the serial numbers altered, defaced, 

or removed. Accessories, including batteries and fuses, are not covered by 

this warranty. 

To register a claim under the provisions of this warranty, please contact the 

distributor from which you purchased the product from for warranty consid-

eration.

ALL WARRANTIES IMPLIED BY LAW ARE HEREBY LIMITED TO A PE-

RIOD OF THREE YEARS FROM DATE OF PURCHASE, AND THE PROVI-

SIONS OF THE WARRANTY ARE EXPRESSLY IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER 

WARRANTIES EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED.

The purchaser agrees to assume all liability for any damages and bodily 

injury which may result from the use or misuse of the product by the pur-

chaser, his employees, or others, and the remedies provided for in this war-

ranty are expressly in lieu of any other liability Triplett may have, including 

incidental or consequential damages. 

Some states (USA ONLY) do not allow the exclusion or limitation of inci-

dental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may 

not apply to you No representative of Triplett / Byte Brothers or any other 

person is authorized to extend the liability of Triplett in connection with the 

sale of its products beyond the terms hereof. 

Triplett / Byte Brothers reserves the right to discontinue models at any time, 

or change specifications, price or design, without notice and without incur

-

ring any obligation. 

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other rights 

which vary from state to state.

Model 1301

Part Number: 1301

Made in China

84-907
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