Dawson Tools DAN120, User Manual

Page 1: ...Dawson DAN120 Analog Multimeter User s Manual...

Page 2: ...on 6 INTRODUCTION 7 Overview 7 Figures and Components 7 USING THE METER 8 Preparation 8 Reading the Scale 9 DC AC Voltage Measurement 10 Common AC Voltage Measurements 11 DC Current Measurement mA 12...

Page 3: ...6 Switches 16 Transistor Gain Measurement dB 17 1 5V and 9V Battery Test 18 SPECIFICATIONS 18 General Specification 18 MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR 19 Repair 19 Replacing Batteries 20 Replacing Fuses 20 CON...

Page 4: ...ice center at 800 898 6991 or visit www DawsonTools com to obtain a return authorization within the US only A return authorization is necessary before returning any instrument to Dawson no service wil...

Page 5: ...ED IN THE USER MANUAL READ THE USER MANUALS BEFORE USING THE METER Avoid shaking dropping or any kind of impacts when using or transporting the Meter To avoid electric shock or personal injury repairs...

Page 6: ...ted in the Technical Spec Avoid exposing batteries to humidity Replace batteries as soon as the low battery indicator appears Please keep the original packing for future shipping purposes ex Calibrati...

Page 7: ...eter leads across a voltage source while the rotary switch is in the resistance diode or continuity mode Doing so can damage the Meter Inspect test leads and probes for cracks breaks or crazes on the...

Page 8: ...ct analog multimeter featuring large analog scale Functions include AC DC voltage AC DC current measurement resistance measurement and battery test This DAN120 meter is ideal for both professional and...

Page 9: ...eedle on the scale should align with 0 on the left side of the scale The symbol next to the input lead shows that the input voltage or current should not exceed the specified value in order to protect...

Page 10: ...reen to read resistance If the meter is set to X10 multiply the resistance value by 10 and in x1K multiply the resistance value by 1000 DC Voltage V DC Use the middle scale Black To read of the measur...

Page 11: ...the same scale Black and procedures as used for the DC voltage setting Decibel Gain dB Use the scale marked dB to read decibels for transistor gain Use the chart at the right of the scale for proper...

Page 12: ...ts Wall Receptacles If the receptacle is controlled by a switch make sure the switch is ON Set the rotary switch to 250 ACV Touch the red test lead to the hot and black to the neutral slots of the rec...

Page 13: ...he scale as described in Reading the Scale NOTE For 5mA Range use the 0 10 scale and then multiply by 0 5mA For 500mA Range use the 0 250 scale and multiply by 2mA Common DC mA Current Measurements WA...

Page 14: ...age circuits Although not normally used for electrical troubleshooting around house this function can be used to measure the milli amperage draw of household items such as flashlights and other batter...

Page 15: ...second interval between tests Rotate the switch to 10A position and use the DC 10A input Use the 0 10 scale for reading Resistance Continuity Measurement WARNING DO NOT APPLY VOLTAGE TEST WHEN ROTARY...

Page 16: ...the Meter will buzz to indicate good continuity NOTE When switching between resistance mode and other modes always calibrate the needle to zero before making measurement Extension Cords Continuity Tes...

Page 17: ...pliance Touch each end of fuse fig 5 with the test leads and perform the continuity test For plug type fuses touch the test leads at the bottom and the threaded metal contact fig 6 Switches Remove the...

Page 18: ...the switch terminals to determine which two terminals control the ON position Transistor Gain Measurement dB To measure the gain of a transistor Plug the test leads into the input jacks Set the rotary...

Page 19: ...nnect the red lead to the side of battery and black lead to the side Read the result REPLACE or GOOD from the bottom of the scale Specifications General Specification Ranges 19 measuring modes DC Volt...

Page 20: ...F to 77 F Dimension 149 97 43mm 5 8x3 8x1 7 in Weight approximate 250g 9 8oz including batteries Maintenance and Repair Repair Please follow the steps closely if the Meter is not functioning properly...

Page 21: ...osen the back cover and remove from case Remove batteries and replace with new batteries Re attach back cover and tighten screw Replacing Fuses Fuses rarely need replacement Almost all blows are the r...

Page 22: ...21 Contact Dawson Dawson Tools Inc 1142 S Diamond Bar Blvd 858 Diamond Bar CA 91765 Phone 310 728 6220 www DawsonTools com Do not recycle...