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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Thin Autoranging Multimeter
DM6800
Rotary Switch
OFF
Power off
Resistance Measurement
AC Voltage Measurement
Continuity Measurement
DC Voltage Measurement
AC/DC Current Measurement
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A
400A
400A
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A
400A
400A
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A
400A
400A
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IMPORTANT: RECEIVING INSTRUCTIONS
Visually inspect all components for shipping damage. If you find damage, notify the carrier at once.
Shipping damage is NOT covered by warranty. The carrier is responsible for all repair or replacement costs resulting from damage in shipment.
1.0 DISPLAY FUNCTIONS & SYMBOLS
1.1 FUNCTIONS (Figure 1)
1. Display: Backlit 1999 Count LCD screen
2. SELECT Button: Press to switch between DC current
and AC current measurement functions.
3. BACKLIGHT Button: Press to turn on the backlight. Press again to turn off the
backlight. The backlight will automatically turn off 30 seconds after it is turned on.
4. 10A Terminal: Red test lead input jack for current measurements.
5. COM Terminal: Black test lead input jack common to all measurements.
6. INPUT Terminal: Red test lead input jack for all measurements
expect current measurements.
7. Rotary Switch: Turn to power the meter on and off and select the desired
measurement function. To save battery power, turn to the
“OFF”
position when
the meter is not in use. See
“ROTARY SWITCH”
section for function descriptions.
8. MAX/MIN Button: Press to enter or exit the Min/Max recording mode.
9. HOLD Button: Press to enter or exit the Data Hold mode.
1.1 METER FUNCTIONS
Meter type:
Auto
Display Count:
1999
Sampling Rate:
About 2 to 3 times/sec
Battery:
Requires 2 AAA batteries
Input impedance:
10 Meg Ohm
AC Volt Ranges:
2V, 20V, 200V, 600V, best accuracy (1.0%+5)
DC Volt Ranges:
200mV, 2V, 20V, 200V and 600V, best accuracy (0.8%+5)
AC Amps:
2A, 10A, best accuracy (1.5%+5)
DC Amps:
2A, 10A, best accuracy (1.2%+5)
Resistance Ranges:
200ohm, 2kohm, 20kohm, 200kohm, 2M ohm
and 20M ohm, best accuracy (1.0%+5)
Over Range Indication: Displayed value > 1999 or the input
measurement range, displays OL
Polarity Indication:
“-” is displayed for negative polarity
Overload Protection:
10A/600V Fast fuse
Agency Approvals:
ETL, CE (IEC/EN61010:, CAT III 600V, Pollution Degree 2)
Operating Temperature: 32°F–104°F (0°C–40°C)
Relative Humidity:
< 85%
Storage Temperature:
-4°F–140°F (-20°- 60°C)
IP Degree:
IP20
Dimension:
176mm x 81mm x 17mm
Weight:
Around 180g (without batteries)
Altitude:
Maximum 2000m
Warranty Info:
Limited lifetime warranty
1.2 DISPLAY SYMBOLS (Figure 2)
1.
1.8.8.8
Autorange
MAX MIN
AC
DC
: The battery is low and must be replaced immediately
2. MIN: Minimum reading is being displayed.
3. MAX: Maximum reading is being displayed
4.
1.8.8.8
Autorange
MAX MIN
AC
DC
: Continuity test is selected
5. AUTORANGE: Autorange mode is selected.
6.
1.8.8.8
Autorange
MAX MIN
AC
DC
: Automatic power-off feature is enabled
7.
1.8.8.8
Autorange
MAX MIN
AC
DC
: Data Hold is enabled
8.
1.8.8.8
Autorange
MAX MIN
AC
DC
: Negative sign
9.
1.8.8.8
Autorange
MAX MIN
AC
DC
: AC
10.
1.8.8.8
Autorange
MAX MIN
AC
DC : DC
1.8.8.8
Autorange
MAX MIN
AC
DC
Figure 2
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