UEi DL579, Instruction Manual

Page 1: ...V CATIII 600V CATIV 300V True RMS DISCONNECT TEST LEADS 30V MAX SELECT INRUSH RANGE MAX MIN AUTO AT µ INSTRUCTION MANUAL ENGLISH DL579 Digital HVAC Clamp Meter w CATIII 600V 1 800 547 5740 www ueitest com email info ueitest com 300V CAT IV 600V CAT III ...

Page 2: ... INSTRUCTIONS Low Z Low Impedance 7 AC Amps 600A Jaw 8 Non Contact Voltage 9 AC DC Microamps 2000μA 10 Temperature F C 11 Continuity 12 Resistance 60MΩ 12 Capacitance 13 Diode 14 AC Voltage 750V AC 15 DC Voltage 1000V DC 16 Frequency Hz Duty Cycle 17 LRA Inrush 18 Test Lead Notes 19 Battery Replacement 19 WARRANTY 20 DISPOSAL 20 CLEANING 20 STORAGE 20 ...

Page 3: ...t w hanging strap Optional Visible high voltage alert Input jack locks Min Max Battery compartment latches General Specifications Operating Temperature 32 to 122 F 0 to 50 C Storage Temperature 4 to 140 F 20 to 60 C Operating Humidity 80 Pollution Degree 2 Display 3 5 6 digits 6 000 count Back light Yes Refresh Rate 3 sec Over range OL is displayed Apo Auto power off after 30 minutes of use Dimens...

Page 4: ... measuring resistance or capacitance Always adhere to national and local safety codes Use proper personal protective equipment PPE to prevent shock and arc blast injury where hazardous live conductors are exposed Always turn off power to a circuit or assembly under test before cutting unsoldering or breaking the current path Even small amounts of current can be dangerous Always disconnect the live...

Page 5: ...ees Fahrenheit Degrees Celsius Mega x106 or 1 000 000 Milli x10 3 or 0 001 Kilo x103 or 1 000 Micro x10 6 or 0 000001 Warning or Caution Ground Dangerous Levels Double Insulation Protection to Class II Safe for disconnect from live conductors No reading detected k Kilo Ohms EF Electric Field Measurement Category Short Circuit typical kAa Location in the building installation II 10 Circuits connect...

Page 6: ...te ohms Continuity Diode Capacitance on Ohms Continuity Diode Capacitance setting AC or DC on μA setting C or F temperature setting J Category Max Indicator Maximum CAT Rating for input jacks K Test Lead Input Jacks Multifunction and Positive input jacks Multifunction input port used for measuring AC or DC volts resistance continuity diode capacitance AC or DC μA L Wire Separation Tab NCV sensor U...

Page 7: ... AC volt or AC µA S K Type Temperature Probe Inputs T Input Jack Lock Switch to use Temperature or Test lead inputs U Built in versatile magnet to use as a mount or as a strap optional V Battery Cover Easy access for replacing batteries without breaking calibration seal W Battery Compartment Latches X Serial Number Overview Cont Low Z Low Impedance Rotate Selector Dial to Low Z Default Auto Select...

Page 8: ...w AC Amps can be measured in any position of the rotary selector dial Center wire in guides for best accuracy Opposing currents cancel each other use line splitter when necessary Keep hands below guard when measuring high current levels Do not attempt to measure more than 600A AC Features AC Amps Measurement Jaw input Range Resolution Accuracy Overload Protection 60 00A 0 01A 2 0 8dgts 600V RMS 60...

Page 9: ... is used to detect power with sensor located in the tip of the clamp head indicates positive response with both an Audible and Visual alert Do not use Non contact voltage detector to determine if there is current on the wire Detection operation could be affected by socket design insulation thickness type or other factors Voltage indicator light may also light when voltage AC DC 30V is present on t...

Page 10: ... lower display AC DC Microamps 2000µA WARNING Do not attempt to measure more than 2000µA Features BT SELECT DC Microamps Measurement Test lead input Range Resolution Accuracy Overload Protection 600 0uA 0 1uA 1 2 3dgts 600V RMS 2000uA 1uA AC Microamps Measurement Test lead input Range Resolution Accuracy Overload Protection 600 0uA 0 1uA 2 0 5dgts 600V RMS 2000uA 1uA 1 5 5dgts 45Hz to 400Hz True R...

Page 11: ... BT SELECT Range Resolution Accuracy Overload Protection 328 to 999 F 0 1 F 1 0 3 6 F 30V RMS 200 to 999 C 0 1 C 1 0 2 0 C 1000 to 2462 F 1 F 1 0 3 F 1000 C to 1350 C 1 C 1 0 2 C Press SELECT F or C Readings show on lower display Temperature F C CAT III 600V 600A DL579 NCV Low Z V µA F C TEMP V mV CATIII 600V CATIV 300V True RMS DISCONNECT TEST LEADS 30V MAX SELECT INRUSH RANGE MAX MIN AUTO AT µ T...

Page 12: ...rload Protection 600 0Ω 0 1Ω 1 0 4dgts 600V RMS 6 000kΩ 0 001kΩ 60 00kΩ 0 01kΩ 600 0kΩ 0 1kΩ 6 000MΩ 0 001MΩ 60 00MΩ 0 01MΩ 2 0 4dgts AUTO kΩ Buzzer sounds at less than 40Ω WARNING Do not measure resistance on a live circuit Features BT SELECT Open circuit voltage 0 64V Overload Protection Threshold Approx 40Ω 600V RMS Continuity Default Press SELECT x1 CAT III 600V 600A DL579 NCV Low Z V µA F C T...

Page 13: ... Capacitance Range Resolution Accuracy Overload Protection 60 00nF 0 01nF 3 5 6dgts 600V RMS 600 0nF 0 1nF 6 000uF 0 001uF 60 00uF 0 01uF 600 0uF 0 1uF 6000uF 1uF WARNING To avoid damaging the meter or equipment under test safely discharge Capacitors before measuring capacitance Large value capacitors should be discharged through an appropriate resistance load Use the DC Voltage function to confir...

Page 14: ...OD DIODE Reverse Bias Displays OL Forward voltage drop if forward biased O L if reverse biased Features BT SELECT Diode Test Range Open Circuit Voltage Test Current Typical Overload Protection 6 0V 3 0V DC 0 25mA 600V RMS BAD DIODE 0 Both directions or Open Diode Displays OL Both directions Default Ω Press SELECT x2 V Forward Bias Displays approx voltage drop V V ...

Page 15: ...indicator will display without audible alert over 30V AC Features INRUSH Range Resolution Accuracy Overload Protection 600 0mV 0 1mV 2 0 5dgts 750V RMS 6 000V 0 001V 60 00V 0 01V 600 0V 0 1V 750V 1V True RMS 45Hz to 400Hz Voltage 750V AC CAT III 600V 600A DL579 NCV Low Z V µA F C TEMP V mV CATIII 600V CATIV 300V True RMS DISCONNECT TEST LEADS 30V MAX SELECT INRUSH RANGE MAX MIN AUTO AT µ Default P...

Page 16: ...ll display without audible alert over 30V DC Features BT SELECT DC Volts Range Resolution Accuracy Overload Protection 600 0mV 0 1mV 0 5 4dgts 1000V RMS 6 000V 0 001V 60 00V 0 01V 600 0V 0 1V 1000V 1V 0 8 10dgts Voltage 1000V DC CAT III 600V 600A DL579 NCV Low Z V µA F C TEMP V mV CATIII 600V CATIV 300V True RMS DISCONNECT TEST LEADS 30V MAX SELECT INRUSH RANGE MAX MIN AUTO AT µ Default Press SELE...

Page 17: ...V RMS 999 9Hz 0 1Hz 9 999kHz 0 001kHz 99 99kHz 0 01kHz Minimum Frequency 0 5Hz DC V offset should be zero Sensitivity 10 of each AC volt range except 4V 20 range only Duty Cycle Test lead input Range Accuracy Overload Protection 1 0 to 99 0 0 2 per kHz 0 1 5 dgts 1000V RMS Frequency Hz Duty Cycle Default Volts AC Press and hold Hz Duty INRUSH Press and hold Hz Duty INRUSH x2 CAT III 600V 600A DL57...

Page 18: ...imum value Press the INRUSH button INRUSH will now be shown on the screen Activate the compressor and read value on the display Press the INRUSH button to return to live readings CAT III 600V 600A DL579 NCV Low Z V µA F C TEMP V mV CATIII 600V CATIV 300V True RMS DISCONNECT TEST LEADS 30V MAX SELECT INRUSH RANGE MAX MIN AUTO AT µ INRUSH Rotary selector Dial any position Press INRUSH Readings show ...

Page 19: ...ry protections apply only to test leads and should not be confused with the meter s specific CAT rating Observe the maximum category protection indicated on the meter the test leads are plugged into CAUTION If the test leads need to be replaced you must use a new one which should meet EN 61010 031 standard rated CATIII 1000V or better 4mm 18mm 4mm 18mm Rotate Battery Compartment Latches to open po...

Page 20: ...cations A purchase receipt or other proof of original purchase date will be required before warranty repairs will be rendered Instruments out of warranty will be repaired when repairable for a service charge For more information on warranty and service contact www ueitest com Email info ueitest com 1 800 547 5740 This warranty gives you specific legal rights You may also have other rights which va...