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1. INSTRUCTION MANUAL Wi Ges ADM4201 AUTOMOTIVE MULTIMETER AUTO 1 HOLD GIMAX MIN AVG m CYL a mi ee re ee i i i TRIG TUTTE TUPPER SELECT RANGE LEVEL HOLD Cylinder Trigger se REC oF ag gt t RPM oo 6 e Q ms Pulse 8 e TBI 8 PFI 5 l Auto Power Off 4000 count w 1000V CAT Il Temp mAA COM VAN VQHZ H MAX ms Pulse W RPM 1000 V gt 10A MAX FUSED GAT Il 1 800 547 5740 Fax 503 643 6322 www ueiautomotive com email infoQueitest com ADM4201 Digital Multimeter Introduction The ADM5201 is a handheld battery operated professional automotive multimeter designed to provide trouble shooting solutions to the most difficult problems encountered in today s sophisticated automotive electronic systems The ADM4201 has a bright LED backlight A battery access door allows users to replace the battery and fuse without breaking alibration seals High impact over molded case absorbs shock over more of the case than a conventional rubber boot design Features include e Accurate RPM measurement for 2 and 4 stroke automotive engines with 1 to 8 cylinders using the inductive pickup e ms pulse Width function to test on time of both PFI type and TBI type fuel injectors e Duty Cycle and direct DWELL reading e 4 step adjustable triggers on 1 to 8 cylinders e Temperature measurement up to 2 498 F or 1 370 C e 3 3 4 digit 4 000 count display with bar graph Frequency r2. AUTOMOTIVE MULTIMETER on LI KIL Fig 3 P 3 Measuring Diode Test gt A CAUTION Turn off power off on the test circuit To perform Diode test 1 Set rotary selector to j position GFL is displayed 2 Connect the test leads as shown and observe the digital display Normal forward voltage drop forward biased for a good silicon diode is between 0 4V to 0 9V A reading higher than that indicates a leaky diode defective A zero reading indicates a shorted diode defective An GFL indicates an open diode defective Fig 4 3 Reverse the test leads connections reverse biased across the diode 4 The primary display shows GFL if the diode is good Any other readings indicate the diode is resistive or shorted defective Forward Bias paz ii man Reverse Bias Fig 4 Use the table to determine if the diode is good or bad Good a to 0 9V 0 FO to 0 9V Bad __ 1 0V to 3 0V 1 0V to 3 0V OFL 0 4V to 0 9V 0 4V to 0 9V 0 000V 0 000V ADM4201 MAN Measuring Temperature F C To measure Temperature 1 Set rotary selector to F C position The meter defaults at F OFL is displayed with LCD annunciators F turned on If required press the SELECT push button to select C function Insert banana plug K type temperature bead probe with correct polarities You can also use a thermocouple probe
3. and display the cylinder setting at the upper right corner Insert black lead into COM terminal and red lead into ms Pulse terminal Connect the test leads as shown and read Dwell angle Adjust trigger levels by pressing the LEVEL push button momentarily if necessary Fig 8 Press the SELECT push button momentarily to display Dwell reading in terms of percentage if required Adjust the Dwell angle according to the procedures outlined in your vehicle service manual NOTE Recheck the timing whenever the Dwell angle has been adjusted MEN sce avrowoms a mun nonni UI JULI Distributor Coil W Chassis Ground Fig 8 ADM4201 MAN Duty Cycle 1 Set rotary selector to ms Pulse Dwell Duty position 2 Press the SELECT push button twice to select DUTY function 3 Insert black lead into COM terminal and red lead into ms Pulse terminal 4 Connect the test leads as shown and read the Duty Cycle percentage Adjust trigger levels by pressing the LEVEL push button momentarily if necessary Fig 9 5 Press the SELECT push button or 3 momentarily to display Duty Cycle reading in terms of ms Pulse Width or Dwell angle if required In most applications the negative trigger slope is assigned to display the percentage of time that the plunger is in the closed position low duty cycle during one duty cycle The positive slop
4. adapter optional accessory to adapt other standard K type temperature probes Fig 5 Touch the end of the thermocouple probe to the measurement point and read the digital display with F or C NOTE The measured temperature is displayed with 0 1 F 0 1 C resolution up to 400 F 400 C and with 1 F T C resolution up to 2 498 F 1 370 C from 401 F 401 C oo kay Banana plug K type temperature probe Collects under test Fig 5 RPM i Be sure the inductive pickup is in the terminals marked RPM when measuring RPM s If the pickup is in the wrong terminal personal injury or meter damage may occur The ignition system can generate a potential shock hazard Ensure that the engine is off before connecting or removing the inductive pickup To perform Diode test 1 Set rotary selector to RPM 4 25 position The meter defaults at mc trigger level 2 Press the SELECT push button to toggle between RPM 4 for 4 stroke engine and RPM 2 for 2 stroke and DIS engine 3 Insert the dual banana connector into the RPM and the RPM input terminals Ensure the plug with the ground tab goes into the RPM terminal Fig 6 4 Clamp the inductive pickup to a spark plug wire with the arrow sign facing the spark plug as shown Ensure the pickup jaws are completely closed 5 Read RPM in the primary display MES Acii suromorve MA TIMETER tia Di
5. ange 99 999 counts e Backlit display e Auto power off e High impact over molded case e CE mark e IEC 1010 1 92 CAT II 1000 V rating Safety Notes Before using this meter read all safety information carefully In this manual the word WARNING is used to indicate conditions or actions that may pose physical hazards to the user The word CAUTION is used to indicate conditions or actions that may damage this instrument A WARNING Exceeding the specified limits of this meter is dangerous and can expose the user to serious or possibly fatal injury e DO NOT attempt to measure any voltage that exceeds 600 volts with this meter UEi offers numerous alternatives for measuring high voltage and current Voltages above 600 volts DC or 25 volts AC may constitute a serious shock hazard e DO NOT attempt to use this meter if either the meter or the test leads have been damaged Send unit in for repair by a qualified repair facility Test leads must be fully inserted prior to taking measurements Never attempt a voltage measurement with the test leads inserted into the A terminal and the COM terminal The A terminal is protected by a fuse You might be injured or damage the meter Always disconnect the live test lead before disconnecting the common test lead from a circuit Turn the engine off before connecting or disconnecting inductive pickup to avoid a shock ADM4201 MAN Disconnect the test leads from the test poi
6. ccuracy 0 01 V 0 75 3 d 0 02 3 d DI 1 Hz CMRR gt 60 dB DC to 60 Hz RS 1 KA Minimum frequency 0 5 Hz sensitivity 250 mV Input Impedance 10 MQ 30 pF nominal 4 Selectable trigger levels DC Current RPM Resolution Accuracy Resolution Accuracy 4000 mA 0 75 3 d 120 19999 RPM 2 RPM 10 00 A 0 01 A 1 0 10d 60 10000 RPM AC Current 50 400 Hz 4 Selectable trigger levels Resolution Accuracy Dwell 15 3 d mn a Of kam kisa aki ee Selectable trigger levels and trigger slopes Selectable cylinders 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 Ohms Specified ranges depend on trigger slopes engine RPM Resolution Accuracy 0 1 0 ms Pulse and Duty Cycle Open Circuit Voltage Typical 1 3V DC 2 7V DC 400 00 Range Mode Resolution Accuracy Multi Point Injection 0 5 ms 1999 9 ms 0 5ms id 0 0 100 0 0 2 krpm 2 d Single Point Injection EEE Fuel Injection Detector Both TBI amp PFI Selectable trigger levels and trigger slopes Specified ranges depend on trigger slopes engine RPM and Range Resolution Accuracy number of cylinders many SA DI Temperature Diode Tester Range Resolution Accuracy 40 to 68 F 0 1 F 5 4 F 40 to 20 C 0 1 C 3 0 C 68 to 400 F 0 1 F 1 0 3 6F 20 to 400 C 0 1 C 1 0 2 0 C 400 to 2 498 F 1 F 3 of reading 400 to 1 370 C 1 C 3 of reading Sensor K type Thermocouple sensor accuracy not included Audible Continu
7. egments updates 3 sec Operating Temperature 32 to 122 F 0 to 50 C Storage Temperature 4 to 140 F 20 to 60 C Temperature Coefficient nominal 0 15 x specified accuracy C 0 to 18 C or 28 to 50 C or ell otherwise specified Relative Humidity 0 to 80 32 to 95 F ees ii ron Battery Type Single 9V battery NEDA 1604 JIS 006P or IEC 6F 22 Battery Life 180 hrs typical with backlight off Shock Vibration Per MIL T P RF 28800 for a Style D Class III Instrument 6 77 x 3 62 x 1 59 172 x 92 x 40 5mm without mounted accessory Crabbe Feature Summary Backlight For clear readings in poorly lighted areas Fast Autoranging Meter automatically selects the best range momentarily HOLD Holds readings on display for later view Continuity Open test Bar Graph 41 segments for peaking an nulling Record Mode Record maximum minimum and ee La PRPM4 For4strokeengine application milliseconds or in calibration Case Electrical Specifications Accuracy is given as of reading number of digits or otherwise specified at 23 C 5 C and less than 80 RH for a period of one year after calibration DC Voltage Resolution Accuracy 0 5 2d NMRR gt 50 dB 50 60 Hz CMRR gt 100 dB Q DC 50 60 Hz RS 1 KQ 10 MQ 30 pF nominal 16 MQ nominal for 400 0 mV range Input Impedance P 9 AC Voltage 50 400 Hz Frequency Range Resolution Accuracy Range Resolution A
8. fore attempting in circuit resistance measurements Accurate measurement is not possible if external or residual voltage is present To measure Resistance 1 Set rotary selector to Q position The meter defaults at 0 function OFL is displayed 2 Insert black lead into COM terminal and red lead into Q terminal 3 Touch the test lead probes across the resistance or circuit to be tested Fig 2 NOTE The resistance in the test leads can affect accuracy in the 4001 range Short the leads together and press the REL A push button to automatically subtract the test lead resistance from the measured resistance ADM4201 MAN MA iow AUTOMOTIVE wucrmrren UJIU Parallel Connection Fig 2 Measuring Continuity A CAUTION Turn off power off on the test circuit A beeper tone does not necessarily mean zero resistance To measure Continuity l 2 4 Set rotary selector to Q position Press the SELECT push button to select Continuity function OFL is displayed Insert black lead into COM terminal and red lead into Q terminal Touch the test lead probes across the device being tested Fig 3 If the resistance of the device is more than 500 there is a continuous beep tone If the resistance of the device is more than 500 there is no beep tone This is useful for checking wiring connections and operation of switches ME
9. he Relative Zero A mode with annunciator A turned on This feature allows the user to offset the measured value with a relative reference value Press the REC RELA push button for more than 1 second to exit the Relative mode and resume normal measurements RPM 4 2 Selection In the RPM function the meter defaults to RPM 4 for conventional 4 stroke engine Press the SELECT push button momentarily to toggle to RPM for DIS or 2 stroke engine Trigger Level and Trigger Slop Selection This feature is available for Hz RPM Dwell ms Pulse or Duty function The meter is set at selected trigger level as power up default in individual function as follows Functions Default Trigger Level Hz RPM c TRIG 1 2 3 Dwell ms Pulse Duty mc TRIG 1 2 3 However car signal levels under test may vary due to aging of components abnormal conditions and each car manufacturer s different design Therefore positive and or negative 4 selectable trigger levels which are carefully designed and tested to cover all the extreme conditions are available in these functions to provide more flexibility to cope with your applications If your reading is unstable select lower sensitivities high trigger level number by pressing the LEVEL push button momentarily If your reading shows zero select higher sensitivities lower trigger level number The 4 selectable trigger levels are cycled thro
10. ictim to the emergency room for evaluation regardless of the victim s apparent recovery Electrical shock can cause an unstable heart rhythm that may need medical attention International Symbols A ene v DC Double Insulation Not Applicable to Identified Model Battery Dang Alternating Current arning or Caution P 1 Controls and Indicators UE ADM4201 AUTOMOTIVE MULTIMETER AUTO ES WH P HOLD BMAX MIN AVG g CYL ENDOU Un a ANANA NAN aon k pont aaa 11 2 10 3 9 4 7 5 8 6 Ep 104 MAX FUSED E T LCD Display 3 3 4 digit 4000 count display with bar graph LEVEL Push button Press this push button momentarily to select trigger levels Press this push button for more than 1 second to toggle between positive and negative trigger slopes HOLD Push button Press this push button momentarily to activate HOL D for simply freezing a reading Press this push button for more than 1 second to turn the LCD backlight on SELECTOR Turn the power ON OFF and select a function COM Common ground reference input terminal for all functions except RPM functions VOHz gt F ms Pulse amp Temp Input terminal for all functions except current and RPM functions RPM Input terminal for RPM function mA A RPM Input terminal for mA A functions Ground reference input terminal for RPM function REC Push button Press this push button momentarily to activate Record fu
11. is assigned to display the percentage of time that the plunger is in the open position Refer to the car s service manual to verify slope assigned to position for each component Press the LEVEL Trigger push button for more than 1 second to toggle between the negative slope and the positive slope if required To DCM Fig 9 P 6 Frequency Hz 1 Set rotary selector to Hz position 2 Insert black lead into COM terminal and red lead into ms Pulse terminal 3 Touch black probe to ground and touch red probe to the Signal out wire on the sensor Fig 10 Adjust trigger levels by pressing the LEVEL push button momentarily if necessary MEG sowie AUTOUCTIYE waren menn e Ground Signal Out Electronic Voltage Fig 10 ADM4201 MAN AC or DC Current A AN waana Do not measure any circuit that draws more than the current rating of the installed fuse Replace the defective fuse with a proper fuse only Failure to do this may result in injury or damage to the meter Do not attempt current measurements where the open circuit voltage is above 600V For measuring circuits of more than 10A use voltage output current clamp adapters compatible with the meter voltage functions 1 Set rotary selector to A position The meter defaults at DC current 2 Press the LEVEL push button to select AC 3 Insert black lead into COM terminal and red
12. ity Tester Audible Threshold Open creuit volage ADM4201 MAN P 10 zie ADM4201 Digital Multimeter Limited Warranty The ADM4201 is warranted to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of three years from the date of purchase If within the warranty period your instrument should become inoperative from such defects the unit will be repaired or replaced at UEi s option This warranty covers normal use and does not cover damage which occurs in shipment or failure which results from alteration tampering accident misuse abuse neglect or improper maintenance Batteries and consequential damage resulting from failed batteries are not covered by warranty Any implied warranties including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose are limited to the express warranty UEi shall not be liable for loss of use of the instrument or other incidental or consequential damages expenses or economic loss or for any claim or claims for such damage expenses or economic loss A purchase receipt or other proof of original purchase date will be required before warranty repairs will be rendered Instruments out of warranty will be repaired when repairable for a service charge Return the unit postage paid and insured to 1 800 547 5740 FAX 503 643 6322 www ueiautomotive com Email info ueitest com This warranty gives you specific legal rights You may also have o
13. lead into mA A terminal 4 Connect red lead probe to the side of the circuit closest to the power source Fig 11 5 Connect black lead probe to the side of the circuit closest to ground 6 Turn the power ON and test DO NOT crank the engine NDS i ron AC Terminal Fig 11 P 7 Manual and Auto Ranging Press the RANGE push button momentarily to select manual ranging and the meter will remain in the range it was with LCD annunciator AUTO turned off Press this button momentarily again to step through the ranges Press this button for more than 1 second to resume autoranging In Dwell function press the RANGE Cylinder push button momentarily to display the cylinder setting at the upper right corner of the LCD Defaults is 4 CYL 4 Cylinder Press this button momentarily again to select the number of cylinders from 1 through 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 and 8 cylinders to match the engine under test Record Mode Press the REC push button momentarily to activate record mode with LCD annunciators MIN MAX AVG turned on The meter beeps when new maximum or minimum reading is updated Press this button momentarily to read throughout the Minimum MIN Maximum MAX and Average AVG readings Press this button for more than 1 second to exit the Record mode Relative Mode A Press the REC RELA push button for more than 1 second to select t
14. nction Press this push button for more than 1 second to select Relative Zero SELECT Push button Press this push button momentarily to select blue colored around selector secondary functions RANGE Push button Press this push button momentarily to select ranges in the manual ranging mode of most functions or number of cylinders on Dwell function Press this push button momentarily to toggle between the PFI mode and the TBI mode when measuring on time of fuel injectors Press this push button for more than 1 second to toggle Auto Manuaf ranging in most functions ADM4201 MAN LCD Display Functional Description 20 21 22 25 24 25 26 18 19 AUTO i 20 21 22 23 24 1 HOLD GIMAX MIN AVG g CYL SIO ey a z DOOD ED u a s m i mi a TRIG Gooooootootooaaaaaotoooooooootooooooonrt TRIG These annunciators indicate that positive or negative Trigger Slope is selected 8 TRIG These annunciators indicate trigger level status l A This symbol indicates the Relative function is activated This symbol indicates Negative Polarity AC AC annunciator indicates alternating current is selected DATA Digital readings of data being measured AUTO This annunciator indicates Autoranging 1 Low battery alert Replace the battery as soon as possible to ensure accura Cy This symb
15. nts before changing functions to avoid damaging the meter when testing above 350V AC Choose the proper range and function for the measurement Always set the meter to the highest range and work downward for an unknown value if you are using manual ranging mode Do not try voltage or current measurements that may exceed the ratings marked on the input limit for switch or terminal Use current probes to measure circuits exceeding 10A Disconnect the LIVE test lead before disconnecting the COMMON test lead Do not test a recently recharged lead acid battery Disconnect the power and discharge all high voltage capacitors before testing in the resistance continuity and diode functions If the engine has been running do not place the meter and its accessories near the engine or the exhaust manifold which might be hot and can damage the meter If any of the following indications occur during testing turn off the power source to the circuit under test e Arcing e Flame e Smoke e Extreme Heat e Smell of Burning Materials e Discoloration or Melting of Components Read the safety precautions associated with the equipment being tested and seek assistance or advice when performing unfamiliar tasks Keep your fingers away from the test lead metal probe contacts and bus bars when making measurements Always grip the instrument and test leads behind the hand guards molded into the probes In the event of electrical shock ALWAYS bring the v
16. ol indicates the Continuity Test function is selected This symbol indicates the Diode Test function is selected HOLD This annunciator indicates the Hold function is activated iq This annunciator indicates the Record function is activated MIN MAX AVG These annunciators indicate Minimum Maximum and Average reading is being displayed 8 CYL These annunciators indicate the function being selected and or the appropriate measurement units 0 tonanminn 1 t Analog bar graph with scale Operating Instructions Measuring Voltage V To measure DC or AC volts 1 Set rotary selector to y position The meter defaults at DC 2 Press the SELECT push button momentarily to select AC if required 3 Insert red lead into V terminal and black lead into C OM terminal 4 Touch black probe to ground or negative side of the circuit and touch red probe to positive side of the circuit coming from the power source Fig 1 NOTE Voltage must be measured in parallel red probe measuring circuit from power source The analog bar graph is easier to read when the data causes the digital display to rapidly change It is also useful for trend setting or directional data Sy Pree BA a own E o 1000V CAI Il Terg ji TE la wey TU Parallel Connection Fig 1 Measuring Resistance 0 A CAUTION Turn off power and discharge all capacitors on circuit to be tested be
17. rcuits AN wanine To avoid electric shock be sure to turn off the meter s power and disconnect both test leads from any equipment before you remove or install batteries To install a new battery follow these procedures 1 Remove the screw from the battery compartment cover on the back lower half of the meter and lift the cover 2 Remove and discard the old battery Always dispose of old batteries promptly in a manner consistent with local disposal regulations AN warnine Under NO circumstance should you expose batteries to extreme heat or fire as they may explode and cause injury 3 Place a fresh 9V battery in the compartment NOTE If you do not plan to use the meter for a month or more remove the battery and store it in an area that won t be damaged by a leaking battery 4 Reattach the battery compartment cover to the meter and reinstall the screw Specifications Safety amp Compliance Maximum voltage between 600V DC AC but 1000V DC AC peak for any terminal and and functions earth ground Compliance Complies with UL amp cUL standard UL 3111 1 CSA C22 2 No 1010 1 92 ANSI ISA S82 01 94 to 1000V Overvoltage Category II Certifications CE marking certificated Surge Protection 6 5 kV peak per IEC 1010 1 92 AN Fuse Protection for A input 600V 15 A IR 100 KA fast fuse ADM4201 MAN Physical Specifications Display LCD Digital 4000 counts display updates 3 sec nominal Analog 41 s
18. result in physical degradation of the meter This could alter the protection from electrical shock and personal injury this meter provides to the operator Perform only those maintenance tasks that you are qualified to do These guidelines will help you attain long and reliable service from your meter 1 Calibrate your meter annually to ensure it meets original performance specifications 2 Keep your meter dry If it gets wet wipe it dry immediately Liquids damage electronic circuits 3 Whenever practicd keep the meter away from dust and dirt which can cause premature wear 4 Although your meter is built to withstand the rigors of daily use it can be damaged by severe impacts Use reasonable caution when using and storing the meter NOTE When serviang the meter use only the replacement parts speafied Battery 9V NEDA 1604 or IEC 6F 22 Fuse 600V 15 A IR 100 KA fast acting fuse for A input Cleaning and Decontamination Periodically clean your meter s case using a damp cloth DO NOT use abrasives cleaning solvents or strong detergents as they may damage the finish or affect the reliability of the structural components P 8 Battery Replacement Always use a fresh replacement battery of the specified size and type Immediately remove the old or weak battery from the meter and dis pose of it in accordance with your local disposal regulations Old or defective batteries can leak chemicals that corrode electronic ci
19. stributor Inductive Cap Pickup Conventional Ignition Coil Spark Plug Fig 6 ADM4201 MAN Fuel Injection On Time This function applies to both Port Fuel Injectors PFI which operate with a single On Time pulse and Throttle Body Injectors TBI which operate with twin pulses w T Port Fuel Injection Waveform Port Body Injection Waveform 1 Set rotary selector to ms Pulse Dwell Duty position The meter defaults at ms Pulse with TRIG 1 2 3 level in the PFI mode P appears in the display Press the RANGE push button to toggle between the PFI and the TBI mode E appears in the display 4 trigger levels TRIG 1 2 3 TRIG 1 2 TRIG 1 gt TRIG 1 2 3 4 are selectable by pressing LEVEL push button momentarily in this function 2 Insert black lead into COM terminal and red lead into ms Pulse terminal 3 Connect the test leads as shown and read On Time in the primary display Fig 7 MEG kos aurowcrne kan menen ALTO 030 UU Signal 12V Supply ORB Jumper Wires ge PFI or TBI Injector Fig 7 P 5 Dwell Set rotary selector to ms Pulse Dwell Duty position Press the SELECT push button to select DWELL function The meter defaults at 4 cylinders 4 CYL Press the RANGE Cylinder button momentarily and repeatedly to select the required number of cylinder
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21. ugh as follows e Hz RPM ae TRIG 1 2 3 M TRIG 1 Jema TRIG 1 gt mae TRIG 123 4 PSL See RIG SAL Se AL SC e Dwell ms Pulse Duty 3 2 1 4 ime ETA 128 rE ARG P rec ETR Me TRE NA ADM4201 MAN In some cases positive trigger levels may be required for measuring Dwell ms Pulse or Duty Press the LEVEL Trigger push button for more than 1 second to toggle between positive and negative trigger level for the selected trigger level NOTE Positive trigger or negative trigger is to identify whether the On or Off portion of the signal under test is of measuring interest For example if you get a reading of 10 Duty Cycle in the Positive Trigger On portion you then will get a reading of 90 Duty Cycle in the Negative Trigger Off portion Backlight au Press the HOLD 2 2 push button for more than 1 second to toggle the backlight On and Off The backlight will also automatically be Off 30 seconds after each activation to extend the battery life Auto Power Off The meter automatically turns off after approximately 30 minutes of no activities to extend the battery life However if there is any activity within 100 counts from the last activity the Auto Power Off time will always be counted from the new last activity Maintenance Periodic service pi L Repair and service of this instrument is to be performed by qualified personnel only Improper repair or service could
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