Amprobe Hexagon 60, User Manual

Page 1: ...Hexagon 60 Digital Multimeter Users Manual 04 2013 RevA 2013 Beha Amprobe All rights reserved Printed in China English ...

Page 2: ...es or countries do not allow the exclusion or limitation of an implied warranty or of incidental or consequential damages this limitation of liability may not apply to you Repair All test tools returned for warranty or non warranty repair or for calibration should be accompanied by the following your name company s name address telephone number and proof of purchase Additionally please include a b...

Page 3: ...E 267 7623 Tel 905 890 7600 Non Warranty Repairs and Replacement Europe European non warranty units can be replaced by your Amprobe distributor for a nominal charge Please check the Where to Buy section on www amprobe com for a list of distributors near you European Correspondence Address Amprobe Europe Beha Amprobe GmbH In den Engematten 14 79286 Glottertal Germany Tel 49 0 7684 8009 0 www amprob...

Page 4: ... Button 3 DATA HOLD Button 4 Rotary Switch 5 Input Terminal for voltage diode resistance and continuity measurement 6 Input Terminal for battery test and AC DC mA or μA measurement 7 Input Terminal for AC DC A measurement to10A 8 COM return terminal for all measurements ...

Page 5: ...ernate Current 4 Negative reading 5 Data hold 6 Diode test 7 Continuity test 8 Measurement units for resistance test 9 Measurement units for voltage test 10 Measurement units for current test 11 Low battery indicator 12 Battery Test Screen Display 12 11 10 8 9 4 3 2 5 1 6 7 ...

Page 6: ...ENT 5 Rotary Switch Positions 5 SELECT Button 6 DATA HOLD Button 6 Auto Power OFF 6 Measuring AC and DC Voltage 6 Measuring Resistance 7 Measuring Continuity 7 Measuring Diode 8 Battery Test 8 Measuring AC and DC Current 9 SPECIFICATION 10 MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR 14 BATTERY AND FUSE REPLACEMENT 15 ...

Page 7: ...alified recycler SAFETY INFORMATION The Meter complies with IEC EN 61010 1 3rd Edition to Category III 600 Volts Pollution degree 2 IEC EN 61010 2 030 IEC EN 61010 2 31 for test leads EMC IEC EN 61326 1 Measurement Category III CAT III is for measurements performed in the building installation Examples are measurements on distribution boards circuit breakers wiring including cables bus bars juncti...

Page 8: ...probe from circuit under test Verify the Meter s operation by measuring on a known voltage source Do not apply more than the rated voltage as marked on the Meter between the test probe or between any test probe and earth ground Use the Meter with caution for voltages above 30 Vac rms 42 Vac peak or 60 Vdc These voltages pose electrical shock hazards Disconnect circuit power and discharge all high ...

Page 9: ... or DIY enthusiast Install troubleshoot or repair light fixtures fans appliances or automotive electrical problems with easy and safety of a CAT III 600V rated product Check for voltage in electrical sockets extension cords batteries and other electrical circuits Let the power of a professional Amprobe multimeter keep you safe and help you solve all your electrical challenges Measurements Voltage ...

Page 10: ...ment remove live lead before removing the common COM test lead from the circuit 4 Symbol OL is displayed on LCD when the measurement is out of range Rotary Switch Positions Switch Position Measurement Function V AC or DC voltage measurement use SELECT button for switching to AC or DC e Resistance measurement G Voltage measurement of diode PN junction Continuity measurement 9V For measurement of dr...

Page 11: ...ry switch DATA HOLD Button Press DATA HOLD button to freeze present reading on display Press again to resume normal operation Auto Power OFF Auto power off approx 15 minutes When the Meter is in auto power off mode press SELECT or DATA HOLD button to resume normal operation Measuring AC and DC Voltage Press SELECT button to switch to DC voltage measurement function X Do not apply on a voltage sour...

Page 12: ...high voltage capacitors before testing resistance Note On a higher resistance measurement 1Me the measurement may take a few seconds to get stable reading Measuring Continuity X Disconnect circuit power and discharge all high voltage capacitors before testing continuity ...

Page 13: ...ing a voltage source or incorrect battery type under battery test may cause personal Injury or damage to the Meter Battery 1 5V range is for dry battery not exceeding 2Vdc The resistance load is around 30Ω Battery 9V range is for dry battery not exceeding 15Vdc The resistance load is around 1KΩ The resistance load is around 1KΩ ...

Page 14: ...e for your measurement 3 Do not place the test probe in parallel with a circuit when the test leads are connected to the current terminals 4 Connect the test leads to the correct input A mA μA current terminal and to the circuit before powering the circuit under test 5 After measurement switching OFF the circuit s power before removing test leads from the circuit or for for For current range from ...

Page 15: ...999 updates 2 to 3 sec Over range indication OL Range Automatic Altitude Operating 2000m Operating temperature 0 C 40 C 32 F 104 F Relative humidity 0 C 30 C 32 F 86 F 75 30 C 40 C 86 F 104 F 50 Storage temperature 10 C 50 C 14 F 122 F Electromagnetic compatibility In an RF filed of 1V m Specified accuracy 5 Battery 2 x 1 5V AAA alkaline battery or equivalent Low battery indication Dimensions L x ...

Page 16: ...protection 600VDC or AC rms 2 AC Voltage Measurement Range Resolution Accuracy 2 000V 1mV 1 0 3dgt 20 00V 10mV 200 0V 100mV 600V 1V 1 2 3dgt Input impedance around 10MΩ Frequency response 45Hz 400Hz Overload protection 600VDC or AC rms 3 Resistance Measurement Range Resolution Accuracy 200 0Ω 0 1Ω 1 2 5dgt at 5Ω 1 2 3dgt at 5Ω 2 000kΩ 1Ω 1 0 2dgt 20 00kΩ 10Ω 200 0kΩ 100Ω 2 000MΩ 1kΩ 1 2 2dgt 20 00...

Page 17: ...V Resistance 150Ω buzzer will not sound Resistance 10Ω buzzer will sound 11 Resistance 150 Not Specified G 1mV Open circuit voltage is around 1 5V Normal voltage is around 0 5V to 0 8V for silicon PN junction Overload protection 600V 5 Battery Test Range Resolution Accuracy 1 5V 10mV 10 3dgt 9V Overload protection F1 fuse 0 5A H 700V fast fuse 6 3x32mm For 1 5V range Load resistance is around 30Ω ...

Page 18: ...t F1 fuse 0 5A H 700V fast fuse 6 3x32mm 10 A input F2 fuse 10A H 600V fast fuse 6x25mm 7 AC Current Measurement Range Resolution Accuracy μA 200 0μA 0 1μA 1 2 2dgt 2000μA 1μA mA 20 00mA 10μA 200 0mA 0 1mA A 2 000A 1mA 1 5 3dgt 10 00A 10mA Frequency response 45Hz 400Hz Overload protection mA μA input F1 fuse 0 5A H 700V fast fuse 6 3x32mm 10 A input F2 fuse 10A H 600V fast fuse 6x25mm ...

Page 19: ...tion of detergent and water Apply sparingly with a soft cloth and allow to dry completely before using Do not use aromatic hydrocarbons Gasoline or chlorinated solvents for cleaning BATTERY AND FUSE REPLACEMENT X WARNING To avoid shock injury or damage to the Meter Disconnect test leads before opening case Use ONLY fuses with the amperage interrupt voltage and speed ratings specified Replacing BAT...

Page 20: ...lead probe from measuring circuit 2 Turn the Meter to OFF position and remove the holster 3 Remove the screws from the enclosure and open the enclosure 4 Remove the broken fuse and replace with new specified fuse 5 Put the enclosure back and re fasten the screw Fuse mA μA input F1 fuse 0 5A H 700V fast fuse 6 3x32mm 10 A input F2 fuse 10A H 600V fast fuse 6x25mm ...

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