TPI 190 Series, Instruction Manual

Page 1: ...CE 5µF 0 001µF 190 194 50µF 0 01µF 500µF 0 1µF 5000µF 1µF 20mF 0 01mF CAPACITANCE 100nF 0 1nF 192 1µF 0 001µF 10µF 0 01µF 100µF 0 1µF Inductance 100mH 0 01mH Only192 Frequency 50Hz 0 001Hz 500Hz 0 01Hz 5KHz 0 0001KHz 50KHz 0 001KHz 500KHz 0 01KHz Test Voltage Test Current Diode Approx 3V Approx 1mA Test Voltage Threshold Continuity Approx 3V 300 Digits Test Products International Inc See pages 10 ...

Page 2: ...d Functions 14 2 Power on Options 15 3 Step by Step Procedures a Measuring DC Volts 17 b Measuring AC Volts 19 c Measuring DC Amps 20 d Measuring AC Amps 22 e Measuring Resistance 23 f Measuring Diodes 24 g Continuity Buzzer 25 h Measuring Capacitance 26 i Measuring Inductance 27 j Measuring Frequency 27 k Record Mode 28 l Compare Mode 29 m Relative Mode 30 n Two Hold System 31 o RS 232C interface...

Page 3: ...natively check to make sure that the instrument is not being influenced by these emissions 4 A INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION 1 Congratulations Thank you for purchasing a TPI Digital Multimeter The Triple Display is an innovative new concept in DMM design The unique display enables you to view more than one event at a time This eliminates the hassle of switching back and forth to review minimum maximum...

Page 4: ...ake sure it is operating property Inspect the test leads before using to make sure there are no breaks or shorts Double check all connections before testing Have someone check on you periodically if working alone Have a complete understanding of the circuit under test Disconnect power to circuit and then connect test leads to the meter and then to circuit being measured NEVER Attempt to measure un...

Page 5: ...mponents COMP Compare readings in circuit or components Hz FREQ Frequency of line and control voltage 8 C TECHNICAL DATA 1 Features and benefits Safety Meets CE and IEC 1010 requirements UL Listed to U S and Canadian Safety Standards True RMS Needed to accurately measure non sinusoidal AC voltage and current waveforms found on many controls and circuits Triple Display Shows more than one reading s...

Page 6: ...ATION CATEGORY OVERVOLTAGE CATEGORY III Distribution level fixed installation with smaller transient overvoltages than INSTALLTION CATEGORY IV 9 a1 DCmV Range Resolution Accuracy Impedance 50mV 0 001mV 0 1 of reading 10digits 500mV 0 01mV b1 ACV 45Hz to 450Hz Range Resolution Accuracy Impedance 5V 0 0001V 0 4 of reading 40digits 10MΩ 50V 0 001V 500V 0 01V 1000V 0 1V b2 ACV 450Hz to 5KHz Range Reso...

Page 7: ...ng Fuse fast blow 5digits F600V 10A 31CM 10A 0 001A F1000V 11A Only 194 d ACA Range Resolution Accuracy Overload protection 500uA 0 01uA 0 75 of reading Fuse fast blow 5000uA 0 1uA 5digits F600V 0 5A 31CM 50mA 0 001mA F1000V 0 44A 500mA 0 01mA Only194 5A 0 0001A 1 5 of reading Fuse fast blow 5digits F600V 10A 31CM 10A 0 001A F1000V 11A Only194 g Continuity Buzzer Test voltage Threshold Overload pr...

Page 8: ...e Capacitance function 14 3 Specifications cont 13 j frequency Range Resolution Accuracy Overload protection 50Hz 0 001Hz 500Hz 0 01Hz 0 05 of reading 600V DC or AC 5Khz 0 0001Khz 5digits peak 50Khz 0 001Khz 500Khz 0 01Khz k Adaptor Model Display A301 Temp Adaptor C F 1mV C 1mV F 0000 0 C F A254 Current Adaptor 10 60A 100mV A 00 000A 10mV A 000 00A A256 Current Adaptor 40 400A 1mV A 0000 0A A296 C...

Page 9: ...s the DC uA function Push ORANGE button to activate AC uA Selects the DC mA function Push ORANGE button to activate AC mA Selects the DC A function Push ORANGE button to activate AC A Adaptor Can use A254 A256 A296 and A301 Push ORANGE button to activate AC adaptor and push RANGE button to choose kind of adaptor Input Jacks V Ohm Red test lead connection for all Volt Ohm Diode and Continuity measu...

Page 10: ...V or above exists the block may be wired incorrectly 3 Step by step procedure a Measuring DC Volts CAUTION Do not attempt to make a voltage measurement if a test lead is plugged in the A or mA input jack Instrument damage and or personal injury may result WARNING Do not attempt to make a voltage measurement of more than 1000V or of voltage level that is unknown Instrument set up FUNCTION BLACK RED...

Page 11: ...to the or function 5 Connect the test leads in series to the circuit to be measured 6 Reconnect power to circuit to be measured 7 Read the current on the LCD b Measuring AC Volts CAUTION Do not attempt to make a voltage measurement if a test lead is plugged in the A or umA input jack Instrument damage and or personal injury may result WARNING Do not attempt to make a voltage measurement of more th...

Page 12: ...ocedure 1 Disconnect power to circuit to be measured 2 Plug black test lead into the COM input jack 3 Plug the red test into the or input jack depending on the value of current to be measured 4 Set the rotary switch to the or function 5 Connect test leads in series to circuit to be measured 6 Reconnect power to circuit to be measured 7 Read the current on the LCD Application Notes When measuring t...

Page 13: ... in 5 above 8 Reading on the display should be OFL Overflow NOTE If diode reads 0 in both directions diode is shorted If diode reads OFL in both directions diode is open e Measuring Resistance WARNING Do not attempt to make resistance measurements with circuit energized For best results remove the resistor completely from the circuit before attempting to measure it NOTE To make accurate low ohm me...

Page 14: ...easuring Capacitance WARNING All capacitance measurements are to be made on de energized circuit with all capacitors Discharged only Failure to de energize and discharge capacitors before attempting to measure them could result in instrument damage and or personal injury FUNCTION BLACK RED MINIMUM MAXIMUM TEST LEAD TEST LEAD READING READING COM 0 001uF 20 00mF 0 1nF 120 0uF Only 192 Measurement Pr...

Page 15: ... 2 Plug black test lead into the COM input jack 3 Plug red test lead into the input jack 4 Set the rotary switch to the function 5 Reconnect power to circuit to be measured 6 Read the frequency on the LCD 27 i Measuring Inductance Only 192 FUNCTION BLACK RED MINIMUM MAXIMUM TEST LEAD TEST LEAD READING READING mH COM umAmH 0 01mH 120 00mH Measurement Procedure 1 Disconnect power to circuit to be me...

Page 16: ... After the correct LOW and HIGH values are entered depress the EDIT button 8 Measure the circuit or component being compared to the programmed values Results will be displayed as PASS for the acceptable readings LO for low readings and HI for high readings 9 Depress the COMP button or turn the rotary switch to exit the function k Record Mode The record mode saves minimum MIN and maximum MAX values...

Page 17: ...he reference value Activate the function as follows 1 To use Relative mode manually select the range for the function 2 Depress the REL button 3 Depress the EDIT button The right hand digit under the REF sub display will start to flash 4 Depress REL or HOLD buttons until correct number is selected for that display position 5 Depress the REC button The next digit to the right of 3 above will start ...

Page 18: ...2 COMP OFF HOLD HOLD ON HOLD OFF ref1 is the sub display on the left lower part of the LCD ref2 is the sub display value on the right lower part of the LCD ex 1 DCV 12 345 mV HIGH 10 000 11 000 crlf 1 indicates the push button is being operated and mean the DCV function The real value is 12 345mV The main display shows HI The left lower part of the LCD shows 10 000mV and the right lower part of th...

Page 19: ...ng a Disconnect and remove all test leads from live circuit and from the meter b Remove the meter from protective boot c Remove the three screws from battery cover of back d Remove old fuse s and replace it with new fuse s e Reassemble instrument in reverse order from above f Fuse must be changed by replacement in service center 3 Cleaning your Meter Use a mild detergent and a slightly damp cloth ...

Page 20: ...battery indicator on the LCD ACV do not read Very weak battery that will not turn on the low battery indicator on the LCD WARRANTY Please refer to product warranty card for warranty statement 37 Test Products International Inc 9615 SW Allen Blvd Ste 104 Beaverton OR USA 97005 503 520 9197 Fax 503 520 1225 tpiusa msn com Test Products International Ltd 2 Newcourt Business Park Perry Road Harlow Ess...