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2. 

Function switch 

3. 

10A jack  

4. 

COM jack 

5. 

Positive jack 

6. 

Data Hold Button 

7. 

Backlight Button 

Note: 

Tilt stand, fuse and  battery  compartment are on rear 

of unit. 

 

SYMBOLS AND ANNUNCIATORS 

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Continuity 

Diode test 

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micro (amps) 

   m 

milli ( volts, amps) 

   k 

kilo (ohms) 

   

 

ohms 

 VDC 

volts direct current 

 VAC 

volts alternating current 

 ADC 

amps direct current 

 BAT                 Battery test 

SPECIFICATIONS 

Function 

Range 

Resolution  Accuracy 

DC Voltage 
(V DC) 

200mV 

0.1mV 

(0.5% r 2 

digits) 

2000mV  1mV 

Summary of Contents for ZI-846

Page 1: ...co ZI 846 OPERATING INSTRUTION DIGITAL MULTIMETER 10A COM V mA OFF 600 200 2000 20m 200 m 10A 1 5V 9V 200 2000 20k 200k 2000 k 600 200 20 2000 m 200 m VAC ADC BATT CAT III 600V VDC HOLD www zicotech c...

Page 2: ...DC 200mA 250V fast acting fuse A DC 10A 250V fast acting fuse 30 seconds max every 15 minutes Resistance Continuity 250Vrms for 15sec max 2 USE EXTREME CAUTION when working with high voltages 3 DO NO...

Page 3: ...evice indicates that the operator must refer to an explanation in the Operating Instructions to avoid personal injury or damage to the meter This WARNING symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situa...

Page 4: ...rly hazardous voltages For maximum safety the meter and its test leads should not be handled when these terminals are energized This symbol indicates that a device is protected throughout by double in...

Page 5: ...ompartment are on rear of unit SYMBOLS AND ANNUNCIATORS Continuity Diode test micro amps m milli volts amps k kilo ohms ohms VDC volts direct current VAC volts alternating current ADC amps direct curr...

Page 6: ...reading 2 digits Resistance 200 0 1 0 8 reading 2 digits 2000 1 20k 0 01k 200k 0 1k 2000k 1k 1 0 reading 2 digits Battery Test 9V 10mV 1 0 reading 2 digits 1 5V 1mV NOTE Accuracy specifications consi...

Page 7: ...1 1 digits Overrange indication 1 is displayed Polarity Automatic no indication for positive polarity Minus sign for negative polarity Measurement Rate 2 times per second nominal Low Battery Indicati...

Page 8: ...ds from any source of voltage before removing the battery door 1 Disconnect the test leads from the meter 2 Open the battery door by loosening the screw using a Phillips head screwdriver 3 Insert the...

Page 9: ...light on or off Press the BACK LIGHT BUTTON to turn the back light on 2 Press the BACK LIGHT BUTTON to turn the back light off 1 ALWAYS turn the function switch to the OFF position when the meter is n...

Page 10: ...hest V DC position 2 Insert the black test lead banana plug into the negative COM jack Insert the red test lead banana plug into the positive V jack 3 Touch the black test probe tip to the negative si...

Page 11: ...r on the circuit is being switched ON or OFF Large voltage surges may occur that can damage the meter 1 Set the function switch to the highest V AC position 2 Insert the black test lead banana plug in...

Page 12: ...on and insert the red test lead banana plug into the mA jack 3 For current measurements up to 10A DC set the function switch to the 10A range and insert the red test lead banana plug into the 10A jack...

Page 13: ...he function switch to the highest position 2 Insert the black test lead banana plug into the negative COM jack Insert the red test lead banana plug into the positive jack 3 Touch the test probe tips a...

Page 14: ...esistance is less than approximately audible signal will sound If the circuit is open the display will indicate 1 DIODE TEST 1 Insert the black test lead banana plug into the negative COM jack and the...

Page 15: ...he black test lead to the negative side of the 1 5V or 9V battery 4 Read the voltage in the display Good Weak Bad 9V battery 8 2V 7 2 to 8 2V 7 2V 1 5V battery 1 35V 1 22 to 1 35V 1 22V REPLACING THE...

Page 16: ...st leads from any source of voltage before removing the fuse door 1 Disconnect the test leads from the meter and any item under test 2 Open the fuse door by loosening the screw on the door using a Phi...

Page 17: ...16 WARNING To avoid electric shock do not operate your meter until the fuse door is in place and fastened securely...

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