Triplett 310-TEL 4, Instruction Manual

Page 1: ...Model 310 TELType 4 AND 3IZED 6 NSTRUCTION ANUAL TRIPLETT www com information itm com 1 800 561 8187 ...

Page 2: ...ging Settings 12 Zero Adjustment 12 Other Considerations 13 Care 13 CONTROL LOCATION DIAGRAM 14 DC VOLTAGE MEASUREMENTS 15 AC VOLTAGE MEASUREMENTS 17 RESISTANCE MEASUREMENTS 19 DC CURRENT MEASUREMENTS 21 MEASURING OUTPUT VOLTS dB 23 OPERATION CHART 25 ACCESSORIES 26 MAINTENANCE 27 TRIPLETT LIMITED WARRANTY 29 84 895 9 20 2010 www com information itm com 1 800 561 8187 ...

Page 3: ...ch could result in injury to the user in order to verify that the meter is functional and producing a valid reading test the meter on a circuit s known to have potentials equivalent to the potential that is to be measured For example before using the meter to determine if an AC power line is energized with 120VAC test the meter on a line known to be energized with 120VAC s Do not exceed the maximu...

Page 4: ...NING ELECTRICAL SHOCK s 4HIS METER IS NOT FOR USE BY CHILDREN s LWAYS SET THE METER TO THE APPROPRIATE RANGE MODE OR POLARITY BEFORE CONNECTING IT TO THE CIRCUITRy TO BE TESTED s EVER ATTEMPT TO MAKE VOLTAGE MEASUREMENTS WITH THE UNCTION SWITCH SET TO ANy OF THE O 3 OR RANGES OING SO MAY DAMAGE THE METER AND OR INjURE THE USER s O NOT OPERATE THE 2ANGE SWITCH OR 0OLARITY SWITCH 310 C ONLY WITH THE...

Page 5: ...id usage near strong electrostatic fields high voltage power lines televisions computer monitors etc The meter may display readings that are in error causing the user to misinterpret the hazards present For example the meter may indicate a low voltage when high voltages are actually present s Avoid usage near strong RF fields radio or television trans mitters etc The meter may display readings tha...

Page 6: ...evaluate if a dangerous voltage is present The meter will not read AC voltage if it is set to DC For example if the meter is set to 300VDC it will not measure a dangerous AC voltage even if the probes are inserted into a household AC wall outlet s O NOT TOUCH The metallic portion of one test lead if the other test lead is connected to a live circuit The current from the live circuit may pass throu...

Page 7: ...the static charge READ THE MANUAL Read this Instruction Manual carefully and completely Voltages and currents within the capability of this test equipment can be hazardous Follow the instructions in this manual for every measurement Read and un derstand the general instructions before attempting to use this tester Do not exceed the limits of the tester SAFETY CHECK Double check the switch setting ...

Page 8: ...y part of the circuit while it is on Before disconnecting the tester turn the circuit off and wait for the meter to return to zero DISTRIBUTION CIRCUITS PACK A PUNCH In high energy circuits such as distribution transform ers and bus bars dangerous arcs of explosive nature can occur if the circuit is shorted If the tester is con nected across a high energy circuit when set to a low resistance range...

Page 9: ... pocket the Model 310 TEL allows you to have 20 000 ohms per volt DC and 5 000 ohms per volt AC sensitivity wherever you need it A convenient Polarity Reversing Switch electrically reverses the test lead connections correcting acciden tal downscale readings and permitting capacitive kick readings on the Ohmeter ranges Versatility and readability have not been sacrificed in order to provide a porta...

Page 10: ... 2 Meg 20 Meg 200 2K 20K 200K center scale Accuracy 3 of DC scale length with fully charged battery Ohmmeter Specifications Range X1 X10 X100 X1K Max Voltage Volts 1 6 1 6 1 6 14 0 Max Current mA 8 0 0 8 08 07 Max Power mW 3 2 32 032 245 DC Milliamperes Ranges 0 6 6 60 600 Accuracy 3 of full scale value Burden Voltage full scale Approx 330mV on 600mA range Approx 250mV on other ranges www com info...

Page 11: ...sal switch in position DC Current Lead connected to Vs s jack is positive with polarity reversal switch in position Hms Positive battery of HMMETER is connected to the 6s s jack with polarity reversal switch in posi tion Batteries ne 1 5 volt N cell NEDA 910 PN 37 21 Ne 12 volt Eveready A23 PN 37 60 Fuse 1 16A PN 3207 112 Weight Approximately 14 oz Accessories supplied with Model 310 TEL 1 Test le...

Page 12: ...he tester The alligator clips provided with the tester fit over the end of the test probes When measuring high volt age these alligator clips allow measurement without handling the test probes ALWAYS SHUT OFF THE POWER source before attempting to connect alligator clips Range Selection When the approximate value of the quantity being mea sured is not known ALWAYS START ON THE HIGH EST RANGE For gr...

Page 13: ...arity Reversing Switch may be operated to obtain an up scale reading The Switch may also be operated in the Ohms ranges to observe forward and reverse resistance of a cir cuit or to observe the capacitive kick of a circuit Changing Settings The test probes should be disconnected from the volt age source or the source shut off before the Range Switch or Polarity Reversing Switch position is changed...

Page 14: ... body resistance can cause erroneous readings particularly on the high ohmme ter ranges Care Although this instrument is portable and rugged it should be treated with care Do not drop it or handle it roughly Avoid placing it on a bench where machine tools are used or severe vibration is encountered When possible keep it in a place of moderate tem perature Avoid subjecting it to extreme temperature...

Page 15: ... OHMS X 1 K X 1 0 0 X 1 0 X 1 3 15 60 D C V 300 MA 6 6 6 0 6 0 0 BLACK TEST LEAD INPUT JACK DIAL SCALE INDICATOR NEEDLE ZERO ADJUSTMENT SCREW RED TEST LEAD INPUT JACK RANGE SELECTOR SWITCH VARIOUS RANGE SETTINGS CONTROL LOCATION DIAGRAM www com information itm com 1 800 561 8187 ...

Page 16: ...6s s BLACK TO 2 Set Range Switch to appropriate DCV range 3 Set the Polarity Switch to desired polarity 4 Connect probes across circuit to be measured 5 Energize circuit 6 Read voltage on the black AC DC scale DO NOT TOUCH THE VOM while it is connected to high voltage www com information itm com 1 800 561 8187 ...

Page 17: ...16 DC VOLTAGE MEASUREMENTS COM V O M O SAFETY FIRST 3 15 60 D C V 300 OHMS ADJUST CONTROL POLARITY REVERSING SWITCH www com information itm com 1 800 561 8187 ...

Page 18: ... Range Switch to appropriate ACV range 3 Connect probes across circuit to be measured 4 Energize circuit 5 Read voltages above 3 Volts on the Black AC DC Scale Read voltages below 3 Volts on the Red 3AC Scale with tHE 6 SET TO 6 DO NOT TOUCH THE VOM while it is connected to high voltage www com information itm com 1 800 561 8187 ...

Page 19: ...18 AC VOLTAGE MEASUREMENTS COM V O M O SAFETY FIRST A C V 3 15 60 300 OHMS ADJUST CONTROL POLARITY REVERSING SWITCH Set Range to 300 ACV www com information itm com 1 800 561 8187 ...

Page 20: ...y value read by multiplier indicated by the switch 7 PErate Polarity Switch to observe forward and reverse resistance of the circuit or component If appropriate observe the capacitive kick of the circuit or component as the Polarity Switch is operated A fuse protects the X1 range against accidental over loads If the fuse should blow all 3 ranges will not operate DO NOT TOUCH circuitry while making...

Page 21: ...20 RESISTANCE MEASUREMENTS COM V O M O OHMS ADJUST CONTROL SAFETY FIRST OHMS X 1 K X 1 0 0 X 1 0 X 1 POLARITY REVERSING SWITCH www com information itm com 1 800 561 8187 ...

Page 22: ...lips 4 Set the Polarity Switch to desired polarity 5 Turn circuit on 6 Read current on appropriate black AC DC scale The approximate voltage drop burden voltage across the ODEL 310 TEL is shown in the specifications Generally this drop will not affect the circuit But in low voltage circuits it may be necessary to compen sate for this drop DISCONNECT POWER before connecting the Model 310 TEL into t...

Page 23: ...22 DC CURRENT MEASUREMENTS COM V O M O SAFETY FIRST LOAD MA 6 6 6 0 6 0 0 OHMS ADJUST CONTROL POLARITY REVERSING SWITCH www com information itm com 1 800 561 8187 ...

Page 24: ...Ω AUDIO AMPLIFIER A C V 3 15 60 300 OHMS ADJUST CONTROL POLARITY REVERSING SWITCH To read Output Voltage use the same procedure as shown on page 17 for AC Voltage and convert readings to dB using the chart on page 24 www com information itm com 1 800 561 8187 ...

Page 25: ... 0 Ω V O L T S 100 10 1 90 9 9 80 8 8 70 7 7 60 6 6 50 5 5 40 4 4 30 3 3 20 2 2 10 1 1 1 89 1 73 775 DB 26 6 14 24 4 16 22 2 18 20 0 20 18 2 22 16 4 24 14 6 26 12 8 28 10 10 30 8 12 32 6 14 34 4 16 36 2 18 38 0 20 40 2 22 42 www com information itm com 1 800 561 8187 ...

Page 26: ...0 6 V C A 0 0 3 V C A C A 3 5 1 0 6 0 0 3 t l o V 5 0 t l o V 5 2 t l o V 1 t l o V 5 s m h O 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 g e M 2 0 g e M 0 2 0 1 X S M H O 0 1 X S M H O 0 0 1 X S M H O K 1 X S M H O K 0 2 0 0 1 x K 0 2 0 0 0 1 x K 0 2 0 0 0 0 1 x K 0 2 0 A m C D 6 0 6 0 0 6 0 0 0 6 0 6 A M 6 A M 0 6 A M 0 0 6 A M 0 6 0 0 1 0 6 0 1 0 6 0 1 x 0 6 A m 1 0 A m 1 A m 1 A m 0 1 k c a J M s O s V e h t o ...

Page 27: ...26 ACCESSORIES Carrying Cases Model 369 Model 369 S Cat No 10 1258 Cat No 10 1791 Model 369 T Cat No 10 1608 Model 369 V Cat No 10 2959 www com information itm com 1 800 561 8187 ...

Page 28: ...A 910F or 910M PN 37 21 12V Battery A23 PN 37 60 Fuse Replacement If none of the OHMS ranges work replace the fuse Use a 1 16 AMP 5 mm x 20 mm fuse PN 3207 112 Cleaning Plastic Window The plastic window has been treated at the factory to dissipate static charges If cleaning is necessary use cotton dipped in a solution of common household detergent and water After cleaning allow the solu tion to dr...

Page 29: ... equipment for repair the following steps must be taken 1 Call 1 800 TRIPLETT to obtain a Return Material Authorization RMA number from Customer Service 2 Enclose a copy of the original sales receipt showing date of purchase 3 Clearly print the RMA number on the outside of the shipping container 4 Return to Triplett 850 Perimeter Road Manchester NH 03103 ATTN Repair Dept Be sure to include a full ...

Page 30: ...mundertheprovisionsofthiswarranty contactTriplett InstrumentsCustomer ServiceDepartmentforaReturnAuthorizationNumber RMA andreturninstructions Noreturned productwillbeacceptedwithoutanRMAnumber Uponourinspectionoftheproduct wewilladvise youastothedispositionofyourclaim ALLWARRANTIESIMPLIEDBYLAWAREHEREBYLIMITEDTOAPERIODOFTHREEYEARSFROM DATEOFPURCHASE ANDTHEPROVISIONSOFTHEWARRANTYAREEXPRESSLYINLIEUO...