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1. 6uF 3 4 Constructive characteristics Rigid polycarbonate shell with moulded elastomer covering Sensor Polycarbonate Clamping diameter 12mm Screen LCD display unit with blue backlighting Dimensions 41xH 18mm Dimensions H 130xL 81xP 24mm 160 g without battery Minimum input signal sine wave Range 10Hz 400Hz 400 1 Hz 10 00kHz Batteries 2x1 5V AAA 660mV 200mV 400mV 6 600V 0 001V 66 00V 0 01V 1 5 5 600 0V Resistance measurement Vol Measurement m pire Range Resolution uncertainties i applicable 660 00 6 600kO 0 007kO aide 66 00kQ OOTKO 660 0KO me 6 600MQ 0 001MQ 2 0 5 66 00MQ 0 01MQO 3 0 5 Mean battery life gt 250 hours without backlighting After 15 min without action on the switch and or on the keys Auto power off delay 3 6 Compliance with international standards Duty cycle measurement Electric safety Measurement Protection class i inti Remarks Compliant with standards IEC61010 1 IEC61010 2 32 and IEC61010 2 33 300V CAT III Class 2 double insulation Compliant with standard EN 61326 1 For a square wave at 50 60Hz no signal or a cycle less than 10 Electromagnetic Compliant with standard EN 613261 Continuity measurement 10 causes the display of UL compatibility 19 o Taal At aralanan aE S a S a e a The buzzer is 660 00 0 10 eee os approx 0 8V approximately 500 242 2 485 14 Environmental conditions use in storage 42. Characteristics under the conditions of use Diode test 3 3 Environmental conditions Range Resolution Measurement uncertainties No load voltage Display rate approximately 3 measurements per second The uncertainties are expressed in x L y digit 2 000V 0 001V 1 0 5 approx 2 0V Capacitance measurement 6 600nF 0 001 nF 66 00nF 0 01nF 660 0nF on 6 600 uF 0 001 uF 66 00uF 0 01 UF 660 0uF 0 1 NF 6 600mF 0 001 mF 3 0 5 Housing 66 00mF 0 01 mF Frequency measurement o 0 660 0H ohz ome 10 0 660 0Hz 0 1Hz 0 1 5 Avalues sio 0Ha 6 600kHz 0 001kHz the display indicates 0 1 3 00 0Hz Weight 66 00kHz 0 01kHz Sensitivity 3 5 Supply DC current measurement Range Resolution Measurement uncertainties Input resistance Temperature 0 C to 50 C 10 C to 60 C 32 F 122 F 14 140 F 66 00A 0 01A 2 0 10 120 0A 2 0 5 AC current measurement Measurement uncertainties Range Resolution 45 400Hz Input resistance 66 00A 0 01A 5 1200A Budi DC voltage measurement Range Resolution Measurement uncertainties Input resistance 660 0mV 6 600V 0 001V 66 00V 0 01V 1 0 3 approx 10MQ 600 0V AC voltage measurement Measurement uncertainties Range Resolution 45 60Hz 60 400Hz Input resistance approx 10MQ Relative humidity RH lt 80 without lt 70 without condensation condensation Altitude lt 2 000m up to 10 000m after adjustment of the zero for the ranges from i KO 6 6nF to 6
3. display in relative mode is activated the automatic range change leaves the range unchanged when the mode is entered the device changes to manual range change mode and the MANU and messages are displayed For DC current measurements this mode is used to set the display to zero before the current sensor is placed on the conductor in which the current is to be measured the message displayed for this function in this mode is ZERO Another brief press on the key effects the return to the normal display mode the device returns to the automatic range change mode and the MANU and messages are replaced by the AUTO message Any change of function by the rotary switch terminates display in the relative mode 1 3 The display unit AUTO MANU CZD A CSI CIDER gt en A A Dh ow x MIQiF aN Vaan Vea Vay MkQtz MANU Manualrangechange S Data Hold Freezes the display A Value displayed in relative mode Display of the maximum and minimum values ZERO Reset for DC current measurements Diode test function Continuity test function test Continuity test function a Unit and function Duty cycle APO Auto Power Off automatic switching off activated O e DC measurement and display AC measurement and display gg Display of a negative value a Low battery indicator battery must be replaced Volt unit of voltage A Ampere unit of current MF milliFarad nanoFarad microFarad
4. of ranges or ratings according to function V 660 0 mV 6 600V 66 00V 600 0V 660 0 mV 6 600V 66 00V 600 0V 660 00 Q 6 600kQ 66 00kO 660 0KQ En 6 600MQ 66 00MO 6 600 UF 66 00 pF 660 0uF 6 600mF 66 00mF HOLD key In the HOLD mode the device freezes the display of the last value measured Pressing the HOLD key briefly during a measurement freezes the display the message is then displayed A second brief press on the HOLD key is used to return to the normal measured value display refresh mode the message disappears from the display unit MAX MIN key In the MAX MIN mode the device records the maximum and minimum values of the measurements made In this mode the automatic range change does not change the range when this mode is entered if the maximum values exceed the display range indicated by the OL message the appropriate higher range must be chosen manually before reactivating the MAX MIN mode Successive brief presses on the MAX MIN key produce in order the following actions st press the device records and displays the maximum value measured The AUTO message is replaced by MANU and the MAX message is displayed 2nd press the device records and displays the minimum value measured the MAX message is replaced by MIN 3rd press the device records the maximum and minimum values measured simultaneously it is the value currently measured that is displayed the MAX and M
5. or 120A setting Let the value displayed stabilize and briefly press the REL ZERO key to set the value displayed to zero It is often necessary to repeat this operation after measuring strong currents Place the sensor on the cable as indicated by the locating marks the sensor must be perpendicular to the cable on which it is placed see the figure below Read the measurement result after stabilization Display of the sign in front of the numerical value indicates that the value measured is negative the current is flowing in the direction opposite the polarities indicated on the sensor Note best results are obtained when the cable is carefully centred and any nearby cables are held away from it 2 5 AC current measurement A No 0 optimum safety current measurements on circuits at voltages between 300V and 600V must be made only on category Ill installations or on circuits of which the possible overvoltage levels are known to be less than those of category Ill The current sensor must not be used at the same time as the test probes The instrument has 2 measurement ranges selected using the rotary switch 60A and 120A Remove the current sensor from its compartment on the back of the device the test probes are stowed in their own compartment Switch the instrument on in the 60A or 120A setting Press the SEL key briefly to switch to AC current measurement the X symbol is displayed i
6. the measurement result after stabilization 2 12 Diode measurement Q resistance continuity diode test and capacitance measurements must be made only on circuits completely disconnected from any power supply and after any capacitors have been discharged The instrument indicates the voltage across the terminals of the semiconducting junction Take out the test probes and leads Switch the instrument on in the Q setting Press the SEL key briefly until the gt t symbol appears Apply the metallic tips of the test probes to the terminals of the diode or of the junction to be tested according to the following polarities 1 forward direction conducting apply the black probe to the cathode and the red probe to the anode Read the measurement result after stabilization see figure A the threshold voltage of a silicon diode is between 0 5V and 0 7V it is between 0 2 and 0 3V for a germanium diode High voltage diodes some Zener diodes and LEDs cannot be tested by this method 2 reverse direction non conducting apply the black probe to the anode and the red probe to the cathode Read the measurement result after stabilization see figure B a diode or junction in good condition causes the display of OL With some types of diode a measured value outside the stated voltage ranges does not necessarily mean that the diode or junction is defective 3 CHARACTERISTICS 3 1 General conditions 11 3 2
7. C voltage measurement method then press the Hz key display of the Hz symbol instead of V Measurement of the frequency of the current being measured start the AC current measurement method then press the Hz key the Hz symbol is displayed instead of A Read the measurement result after stabilization 2 9 Duty cycle measurement 0 optimum safety current measurements on circuits at voltages between 300V and 600V must be made only on category Ill installations or on circuits of which the possible overvoltage levels are known to be less than those of category III The measurement range is from 10 to 94 9 50 60Hz If there is no usable signal or if the duty cycle is less than 10 the display indicates UL and if the duty cycle is greater than 94 9 the display indicates OL For voltage duty cycle measurements the device switches itself to the manual range change mode Measurement of the duty cycle of the voltage being measured start the AC voltage measurement method then press the Hz key twice the symbol is displayed instead of V and MANU instead of AUTO Measurement of the duty cycle of the current being measured start the AC current measurement method then press Hz twice is displayed instead of A Read the measurement result after stabilization 2 10 Resistance measurement Q Bresistance continuity diode test and capacitance measurements must be made only on circuit
8. IN messages blink simultaneously on the display unit Additional presses serve to display the values recorded one by one by reproducing the actions of the previous successive presses Press the MAX MIN key for two seconds to exit from the mode the MANU MAX and MIN messages are replaced by AUTO indicating that the device once again changes range automatically Hz Hertz key Press the Hz key briefly and repeatedly to obtain the following functions according to the setting of the rotary switch AC voltage measured Frequency Duty cycle DC voltage measured Frequency Duty cycle 120A AC current measured Frequency Duty cycle 66A AC current measured Frequency Duty cycle NB When the duty cycle measurement is activated the automatic range change leaves the range unchanged when the mode is entered the device changes to manual range change mode and the MANU message is displayed ale 21 Backlight key A brief press on the Backlight key lights or switches off the display unit backlighting If not reactivated the backlighting switches itself off automatically after approximately 60 seconds REL ZERO key The REL ZERO key is used to subtract the value displayed when the key is pressed from all subsequent measurement values and display the result of the subtraction This mode can be activated by a brief press on the key for all functions except the frequency and duty cycle measurements When
9. MAINTENANCE The instrument has no parts that can be replaced by personnel who are not trained and approved Any non approved repair or other work or replacement of a part by an equivalent may severely compromise safety 4 1 Cleaning Disconnect the unit completely and turn the rotary switch to OFF Use a soft cloth dampened with soapy water Rinse with a damp cloth and dry rapidly with a dry cloth or forced air Dry perfectly before putting back into use 4 2 Replacement of the batteries The ed symbol indicates that the batteries are spent When this symbol appears on the display unit the batteries must be replaced The measurements and specifications are no longer guaranteed To replace the batteries proceed as follows 1 Disconnect everything connected to the device 2 Set the switch to OFF 3 using a cross headed screwdriver unscrew the screw of the battery compartment cover on the back of the housing and open the cover 4 Always replace both batteries 5 Close the cover and screw it back down 4 3 Repair Return the instrument to your distributor for any work to be done whether under the warranty or not If you have to ship the instrument it is best to use its original packaging and to state as clearly as possible in a note attached to the equipment the reasons for the transfer 5 WARRANTY The equipment is warranted against defects of materials or workmanship in accordance with the general terms of
10. Multimetrix DMM 16 Multimeter CHAUVIN ARNOUX 190 rue Championnet 75876 PARIS Cedex 18 FRANCE Tel 33 1 44 85 44 85 Fax 33 1 46 27 73 89 info chauvin arnoux fr Export Tel 33 1 44 85 44 38 Fax 33 1 46 27 95 59 expon chauvin amoux fr 694243A02 Ed 4 07 14 PRECAUTIONS FOR USE This device is compliant with safety standards IEC61010 1 61010 2 032 and 61010 2 033 for voltages up to 300V in category III at an altitude below 2 000m indoors with a degree of pollution of not more than 2 These safety instructions are intended to ensure the safety of persons and proper operation of the device If the device is used other than as specified in this data sheet the protection provided by the device may be impaired The operator and or the responsible authority must carefully read and clearly understand the various precautions to be taken in use If you use this instrument other than as specified the protection it provides may be compromised thereby endangering you Do not use the instrument in an explosive atmosphere or in the presence of flammable gases or fumes Do not use the instrument on networks of which the voltage or category exceeds those mentioned Do not exceed the rated maximum voltages between terminals or with respect to earth Do not use the instrument if it seems to be damaged incomplete or poorly closed g Before each use check the condition of the insulation on the leads hous
11. ing and accessories Any item of which the insulation is deteriorated even partially must be set aside for repair or scrapping Use leads and accessories rated for voltages and categories at least equal to those of the instrument If not an accessory of a lower category reduces the category of the combined multimeter accessory to that of the accessory Observe the environmental conditions of use Do not modify the instrument and do not replace components with equivalents Repairs and adjustments must be done by approved qualified personnel g Replace the battery as soon as the S symbol appears on the display unit Disconnect all leads before opening the battery compartment cover Use personal protective equipment when conditions require Keep your hands away from the unused test probes of the device When handling the test probes crocodile clips and current sensor keep your fingers behind the physical guard Disconnect the test probes from the measurement circuit to make current measurements Disconnect the test probes from the measurement circuit before changing functions MEASUREMENT CATEGORIES CAT II Circuits directly connected to the low voltage installation Example power supply to electro domestic devices and portable tools CAT IIl Power supply circuits in the installation of the building Example distribution panel circuit breakers machines or fixed industrial devices CAT IV Circuits supply
12. ing the low voltage installation of the building Example power feeders counters and protection devices You have just acquired a DMM16 multimeter and we thank you for your confidence For best results from your instrument m Read these operating instructions carefully m Comply with the precautions for use Risk of danger The operator agrees to refer to these instructions whenever this danger symbol appears Application or withdrawal authorized on uninsulated or bare conductors at dangerous voltages Battery The CE marking indicates conformity with European directives Double insulation or reinforced insulation arpe Weta WI Selective sorting of wastes for the recycling of electrical and electronic 7 4 a equipment within the European Union In conformity with directive WEEE 2002 96 EC this equipment must not be treated as household waste E ee me DC Direct current AC Alternating current AC and DC Alternating and direct current Earth Risk of electric shock Instructions that must be read and understood o gt iF al 1 PRESENTATION Le DMM16 is an instrument for measuring electrical quantities that groups the following functions m AC or DC voltage measurement m Frequency measurement m Resistance measurement continuity measurement with buzzer or diode test m Capacitance measurement a DC or AC current measurement 1 1 The switch The switch has six positions To access the vari
13. ment V N 6 optimum safety current measurements on circuits at voltages between 300V and 600V must be made only on category Ill installations or on circuits of which the possible overvoltage levels are known to be less than those of cat Ill The DMM16 has 4 measurement ranges 660mV 6 6V 66V 600V The 600mV range can be used only in the manual range change mode by repeated presses on the RANGE key The other ranges can be used in either the manual or the automatic range change mode Withdraw the test probes and leads from their compartment Switch the instrument on in the V setting Press the SEL key briefly to switch to AC voltage measurement the No symbol is displayed instead of can Apply the metallic part of the black test probe on the part of the circuit to be tested assumed closest to the earth potential Apply the metallic part of the red test probe onthe partof the circuit to be tested assumed farthest from the earth potential Read the measurement result after stabilization 9 2 8 Frequency measurement Hz O optimum safety current measurements on circuits at voltages between 300V and 600V must be made only on category Ill installations or on circuits of which the possible overvoltage levels are known to be less than those of category III The instrument has 3 measurement ranges 660 0Hz 6 600kHz and 66 00kHz Measurement of the frequency of the voltage measured start the A
14. nstead of tus Place the sensor on the cable as indicated by the locating marks the sensor must be perpendicular to the cable on which it is placed see the figure above Read the measurement result after stabilization Note best results are obtained when the cable is carefully centred and any nearby cables are held away from it 2 6 DC voltage measurement V ain 6 optimum safety current measurements on circuits at voltages between 300V and 600V must be made only on category Ill installations or on circuits of which the possible overvoltage levels are known to be less than those of category Ill The instrument has 4 measurement ranges 660mV 6 6V 66V 600V The 600mV range can be used only in the manual range change mode by repeated presses on the RANGE key The other ranges can be used in either the manual or the automatic range change mode Withdraw the test probes and leads from their compartment Switch the instrument on in the V setting Apply the metallic part of the black test probe on the assumed negative part of the circuit to be tested Apply the metallic part of the red test probe on the assumed positive part of the circuit to be tested Read the measurement result after stabilization Display of the sign in front of the numerical value indicates that the value measured is negative the test probes are reversed with respect to the polarity of the voltage 2 7 AC voltage measure
15. ompartment cover on the back of the housing and open the cover 2 Place the 2 batteries in their compartment with the correct polarities Close the cover and screw it back to the housing 2 2 Starting up and check of operation We recommend performing this procedure at the time of commissioning and if the device is ased only occasionally each time it is used Hold the HOLD key down and switch the instrument on by turning the switch from OFF to E Release the Hold key and check that the various symbols and segments are correctly displayed g A brief press on the HOLD key restores the normal display of the selected function 7 If the device is set to the resistance measurement function Q check that the display indicates A P O for auto power off AUTO for automatic range change O L for OverLoad and MQ for Megohm Withdraw the two leads from their compartment and establish a good contact between the metallic parts of the two test probes the value measured and displayed must change from O LMQ to 0 00 the value displayed may not be exactly zero but must remain very close to zero The instrument is operational when the various states described above have been checked and are correct The rotary switch can then be set to the desired function or to OFF to switch the instrument off 2 3 Deactivating Auto Power Off In order to extend the life of the batteries the device s
16. ous functions set the switch to the corresponding positions Each active position is confirmed by an audible signal The functions are described in the table below mm E AC or DC voltage measurement Frequency V mmu or V Hz measurement Resistance measurement continuity an a measurement with buzzer or diode test Capacitance measurement EATA 120A DC or AC current measurement 20A Hz Frequency measurement aa aa 66A DC or AC current measurement 60A 60A Hz Frequency measurement 1 2 The keys of the keypad SEL SELECT key Press the SEL key repeatedly to obtain the following functions according to the setting of the rotary switch y aa g V e DC voltage AC voltage Resistance measurement continuity Qe n P measurement diode test A 120A DC current measurement 120A AC current u m a 120A 120A measurement 66A DC current measurement 66A AC current m a G0A 60A measurement RANGE key Your multimeter has a range change function that is normally automatic but can be made manual When the instrument is switched on the default mode is automatic range change the AUTO message is then displayed Briefly press the RANGE key to change to manual mode the AUTO message is then replaced by MANU Successive brief presses are used to reach the desired range Hold the RANGE key down for 2 seconds to return to the automatic range change mode the MANU message reverts to AUTO 3 Choice
17. s completely disconnected from any power supply and after any capacitors have been discharged The instrument has 6 measurement ranges 660 00 6 600kQ 66 00kQ 660 0kQ 6 600MQ and 66 00MOQ All of the ranges can be used with either automatic or manual range change Withdraw the test probes and leads from their compartment Switch the instrument on in the Q setting Apply the metallic tips of the test probes to the terminals of the resistance or of the circuit to be tested Read the measurement result after stabilization NB Touching the elements or circuit during the measurement may lead to erroneous results For resistance measurements on nonlinear circuits it may be necessary to select the measurement mode and the range to be used manually 10 2 11 Continuity measurement Q resistance continuity diode test and capacitance measurements must be made only on circuits completely disconnected from any power supply and after any capacitors have been discharged The instrument indicates continuity by emitting a steady sound when the resistance measured is less than 500 The value displayed is the value measured in ohms Withdraw the test probes and leads from their compartment Switch the instrument on in the Q setting Press the SEL key briefly until appears Apply the metallic tips of the test probes to the terminals of the resistance or of the circuit to be tested Read if necessary
18. sale During the warranty period 1 year the instrument must be repaired only by the manufacturer who reserves the right to choose between repairing it or replacing it entirely or partially If the equipment is sent back to the manufacturer carriage is paid by the customer The warranty does not apply in the following cases Al Inappropriate use of the equipment or use with incompatible equipment 2 Modifications made to the equipment without the explicit permission of the manufacturer s technical staff 3 Work done on the device by a person not approved by the manufacturer 4 Adaptation to a particular application not anticipated in the definition of the equipment or not indicated in the user s manual 5 Damage caused by shocks falls or floods 6 DELIVERY CONDITION The DMM16 multimeter is delivered in a blister pack with 2 1 5V batteries auser manual in several languages 15
19. units of capacitance ohm kilo ohm Megohm unit of resistance Hz Hertz unit of frequency The OL message OverLoad indicates an overshoot of the measurement or display capacity 1 4 The leads and test probes The multimeter is equipped with two leads red and black each terminated by a test probe of the same colour The leads and test probes are not detachable they are permanently connected and when not in use can be stowed in the compartments provided for them on the right side of the device The tips of the test probes once taken out of their compartments by pressing on them with a finger allow voltage resistance continuity diode test and capacitance measurements The test probes have physical guards that show the operator where the hand grip part ends beyond which the fingers must not be placed 1 5 The current sensor The multimeter has a current sensor that makes it possible to measure a current without having to open the circuit The current sensor and its lead cannot be detached they are permanently connected when not in use they can be stowed in compartments provided for them on the back of the device The current sensor has a physical guard that shows the operator where the hand grip part ends beyond which the fingers must not be placed 6 2 USE 2 1 Commissioning Place the batteries supplied with the device as follows 1 Using a cross headed screwdriver unscrew the screw of the c
20. witches itself off automatically approximately 15 minutes after it is switched on if no key or change of function has been activated The device warns that it is about to switch off by emitting 3 series of 2 audible beeps and if no action is taken then emits a long beep and switches itself off When the multimeter switches itself off automatically it can be restarted in the same configuration by pressing the HOLD key twice Any other action restarts the device but changes its configuration Automatic switching off can be deactivated by holding down the Hz REL MAX MIN RANGE or Backlight key while switching on Reminder automatic switching off is deactivated when the instrument is in the MAX MIN mode To eliminate the slight residual drain of the batteries in the sleep mode it is always best to switch the device OFF E 2 4 DC current measurement A EE E O optimum safety current measurements on circuits at voltages between 300V and 600V must be made only on category Ill installations or on circuits of which the possible overvoltage levels are known to be less than those of category III The current sensor must not be used at the same time as the test probes The instrument has 2 measurement ranges selected using the rotary switch 60A and 120A Remove the current sensor from its compartment on the back of the device the test probes are stowed in their own compartment Switch the instrument on in the 60A
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