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ACT 6000 Digital Multimeter

User`s Manual

www.actmeters.co.uk

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Page 1: ...ACT 6000 Digital Multimeter User s Manual www actmeters co uk www actmeters com ...

Page 2: ...tegory Measurement Category IV CAT IV is for measurements performed at the source of the low voltage installation Examples are electricity meters and measurements on primary overcurrent protection devices and ripple control units Measurement Category III CAT III is for measurements performed in the building installation Examples are measurements on distribution boards circuit breakers wiring inclu...

Page 3: ...uspected open circuit voltage should be checked with voltage functions Never attempt a voltage measurement with the test lead inserted into the A mA or A input jack Only replace a blown fuse with one of the proper rating as specified in this manual Using fuses differing to those specified immediately voids the warranty and could impair the performance and protection offered by the instrument Only ...

Page 4: ...all functions EXCEPT current A mA A functions 6 Common Ground reference Input Jack for all functions 7 Input Jack for 10A 20A for 30sec current function Analogue bar graph The analogue bar graph provides a visual indication of measurement like a traditional analogue meter needle Its fast update speed 40 sec is excellent at detecting faulty door contacts PIR relays identifying potentiometer clicks ...

Page 5: ...nge to automatically set the most appropriate trigger level You can also press the RANGE button momentarily to select another trigger level manually If the Hz reading becomes unstable select lower sensitivity to avoid electrical noise If the reading shows zero select higher sensitivity Number of Bar graph pointer is used to indicate input range sensitivity selected 1 2 3 4 pointers indicate 6 60 6...

Page 6: ...t to obtain an accurate reading Continuity function is convenient for checking wiring connections and operation of switches A continuous beep tone indicates a complete circuit Normal forward voltage drop forward biased for a good silicon diode is between 0 400V to 0 900V A reading higher than that indicates a leaky diode defective A zero reading indicates a shorted diode defective OL indicates an ...

Page 7: ...ctions in sequence Last selection will be saved as power up default for repeat measurement convenience A mA and A Current functions Press SELECT button to toggle between DC and AC Last selection will be saved as power up default for repeat measurement convenience ...

Page 8: ...s variable beep tones Non Contact EF Detection An antenna is located in the top right of the meter which detects the electric field of current carrying conductors It is ideal for tracing live wiring connections locating wiring breakage and to distinguish between live or earth connections Probe Contact EF Detection For more precise indication of live wires such as distinguishing between live and gr...

Page 9: ...uto ranging Manual ranging feature is not available in Hz mode Disabling the Beeper Hold down the RANGE button while turning the meter on to temporarily disable the beeper feature Turn the rotary switch to OFF and then back on to enable the beeper again Beep Jack Input Warning Beep Jack audible warning alerts the user with a continuous beep and an error message on the LCD if the test lead is plugg...

Page 10: ... check operating procedure as described in this user s manual If the instrument voltage resistance input terminal is subjected to a high voltage transient caused by lightning or switching surge to the system by accident or abnormal conditions of operation the series fusible resistors will blow become high impedance like fuses to protect the user and the instrument Most measuring functions through ...

Page 11: ...00V and CAT IV 300V AC DC E M C Meets EN61326 1 2006 EN55022 EN61000 3 2 EN61000 3 3 EN61000 4 2 EN61000 4 3 EN61000 4 4 EN61000 4 5 EN61000 4 6 EN61000 4 8 EN61000 4 11 In an RF field of 3V m Other function ranges Total Accuracy Specified Accuracy 100 digits Performance above 3V m is not specified Overload Protection A mA 0 4A 1000V DC AC rms IR 30kA 1000V DC AC rms A 11A 1000V DC AC rms IR 20kA ...

Page 12: ...0Hz CMRR 100dB DC 50Hz 60Hz Rs 1k Input Impedance 10M 50 pF nominal Audible Continuity Tester Audible Threshold Below 20 typically Response time 32ms Diode Tester RANGE Accuracy 1 000V 1 0 3d Test Current 0 56mA typically Open Circuit Voltage 1 8VDC typically DC Current RANGE Accura cy Burden Voltage 600 0 A 0 5 5 d 0 10 mV uA 6000 A 0 5 3 d 60 00mA 0 5 5 d 1 7 mV mA 600 0mA 0 5 3 d 6 000A 1 2 6 d...

Page 13: ...r Graph Indication 20V tolerance 10V 36V 55V tolerance 23V 83V 110V tolerance 59V 165V 220V tolerance 124V 330V 440V tolerance 250V 1000V Indication Bar graph segments audible beep tones proportional to the field strength Detection Frequency 50 60Hz Detection Antenna Top right Corner Probe Contact EF Detection For more precise indication of live wires such as distinguishing between live and ground...

Page 14: ...aused by misuse altered neglected or damaged by accident or abnormal conditions of operation or handling you will be billed for the repair Use of non original accessories unauthorized opening attempted repair or the fitting of incorrect value fuses invalidates the warranty THIS WARRANTY IS EXCLUSIVE AND IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIE...

Page 15: ... equipment on live mains For your own safety it is essential to use adequately fused test leads such as the ACT 418F when working on an unfused incoming mains supply for example Consumer Unit Tails No part of this publication may be reproduced or utilized in any form or by any means without written permission from ACT Meters Ltd 2015 ACT Meters Ltd ...

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