Radio Shack 22-813, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...et the range when measuring values you know are within a certain range Latest IC and Display Technology ensures reliability accuracy stability and ease of operation Bar Graph Display makes nulls peaks...

Page 2: ...rated for installation category II max 3600 VA Never apply voltages to the meter that exceed the limits given in the specifications Never apply more than 600V DC or AC between the input jacks and grou...

Page 3: ...ate that this product has been evaluated by Underwriters Laboratories for the accuracy of its readings Your meter requires three AAA batteries not supplied Your meter also has these additional feature...

Page 4: ...Laboratories The maximum current that this meter can measure at this jack is 400 mA DC and AC Caution Be extra careful when making high voltage measurements DO NOT TOUCH TERMINALS OR PROBE ENDS Cauti...

Page 5: ...r You can order replacement leads from your local RadioShack store o oWARNING o To avoid electrical shock disconnect both of the test leads from any equipment before you install or replace the meter s...

Page 6: ...wn any button while turning on the meter The meter turns on and all segments on the display appear Release the button you are holding down to turn off the test CAUTION Be sure to select the correct fu...

Page 7: ...the function dial to then press SELECT twice appears Measurement Function select using SELECT button 1 Measures DC voltage 2 Measures AC voltage 1 Measures amperage DC 40 400 mA AC 40 400 mA 2 Measur...

Page 8: ...ges The unit of measure that appears on the display shows the range that the meter is currently set to For example mV appears in the 400 mV range Also note the position of the decimal For example if 0...

Page 9: ...d ddd V 40 V dd dd V 400 V ddd d V 600 V ddd V 40 mA dd dd mA 400 mA ddd d mA 4 A d ddd A 10 A dd dd A 400 ddd d 4 k d ddd k 40 k dd dd k 400 k ddd d k 4 M d ddd M 40 M dd dd M NOTE V mA is fuse prot...

Page 10: ...press any button or select another function o USING POWER LOCK Follow these steps to set the meter so that it does not turn off automatically 1 Rotate the function dial to OFF to turn off the meter 2...

Page 11: ...e measuring C D AA and AAA batteries One segment of the bar graph appears for each 0 6 volts if you are measuring 9 volt batteries If all segments of the bar graph appear the battery being measured is...

Page 12: ...pens touch the test leads together or change the meter s setting to clear it oWARNING o When measuring high voltages always clamp the meter s black test lead to ground or neutral first then the red te...

Page 13: ...AC voltages If you want to measure 3 phase line to line voltage please note the following Because of the dangers inherent in measuring three phase circuits we strongly recommend you do not use this m...

Page 14: ...nection must be in series with the circuit under test o 1 Disconnect power from the circuit you will test and discharge all capacitors 2 Rotate the function dial to 3 Repeatedly press SELECT to select...

Page 15: ...ther lead of the component you want to measure or remove one of the leads of the component you want to measure from its circuit and touch the test leads across the component If the meter is set to aut...

Page 16: ...s and the buzzer sounds if the circuit resistance is less than about 50 ohms meaning the circuit has low ohmage or is shorted Open appears and the meter s buzzer does not sound if the circuit resistan...

Page 17: ...t you want to measure from its circuit and touch the test leads across the component Then note the first reading 6 Reverse the test leads and note the second reading If one reading shows a value and t...

Page 18: ...ter shows a higher voltage using the red test lead is the anode side CHECKING BATTERIES The meter can accurately check batteries under designated load conditions You can use the meter to test 1 5V C D...

Page 19: ...volts Good and the number of volts appear Battery is good 9 volts Good and the number of volts appear Battery is full NOTE When testing 1 5V C D AA and AAA size batteries if the battery s voltage is b...

Page 20: ...lly wipe it with a cloth slightly dampened with water Do not use harsh chemicals cleaning solvents or strong detergents to clean the meter o REPLACING THE FUSE If the meter does not operate you might...

Page 21: ...insert the fuse into the fuse holder 5 Replace the back cover of the meter then secure it with the screws SPECIFICATIONS Accuracies at 23 C 5 C 75 RH DC VOLTS Maximum Measurement 600V 400mV 0 5 of Rea...

Page 22: ...in Last Digit 400k 4 0M 1 2 of Reading 4 in Last Digit 40M 2 0 of Reading 4 in Last Digit BATTERY TEST 1 5V C D AA 150mA 10 load current 5 0 of Reading 4 in Last Digit 1 5V AAA 50mA 10 load current 5...

Page 23: ...ource 3 AAA batteries Operating Temperature 41 F to 104 F 5 C to 40 C Storage Temperature 4 F to 140 F 20 C to 60 C Humidity Maximum Relative Humidity 80 for temperatures up to 87 8 F 31 C decreasing...

Page 24: ...u In the event of a product defect during the warranty period take the product and the Ra dioShack sales receipt as proof of purchase date to any RadioShack store RadioShack will at its option unless...