Triplett 2030 multimeter
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1. REMOVE ALL POWER FROM THE CIRCUIT BEING TESTED FOLLOW APPROPRIATE PROCEDURES TO REMOVE CHARGE FROM ANY CAPACITORS IN THE CIRCUIT NEVER CONNECT THE TEST LEADS TO ANY SOURCE OF VOLTAGE WHEN THE METER IS SET TO DIODE Follow the procedures outlined in the Safety Rules and General Information 1 Set the rotary switch to BEEPER pt 2 Press the SELECT REL A button while observing the annunciators in the LCD display Select the BEEPER mode of operation 2 Connect the test leads to the circuit to be tested for continuity 3 If continuity exists i e the resistance between the test leads is less than about 30 Ohms the beeper will sound and the LCD display will indicate the resistance of the circuit up to 400 Ohms CAPACITANCE MEASUREMENT Z WARNING FOLLOW APPROPRIATE PROCEDURES TO REMOVE CHARGE FROM ANY CAPACITORS TO BE TESTED PERFORMING TESTS ON CHARGED CAPACITORS MAY RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE METER OR USER INJURY NEVER CONNECT THE TEST LEADS TO ANY SOURCE OF VOLTAGE WHEN THE METER IS SET TO THE CAPACITANCE MODE Note This meter is not intended to perform in circuit testing of capacitors 1 Set the rotary switch to 4k 2 Connect the test leads to the capacitor to be measured observing the proper polarity of the leads if important in your application 3 Read the displayed capacitance on the LCD NOTE 1 The response time of the capacitor measurement mode lengthens as the capacitance being tested increases2. or DC V voltage mode as desired If using the AutoRange feature proceed to Step 2 If using the MANUAL range mode refer to the instructions given under MAKING MEASUREMENTS GENERAL INFORMATION 2 Connect the test leads to the circuit to be measured observing the proper polarity of the leads 3 Read the displayed voltage on the LCD 4 If the minus sign appears in DC Mode the positive test lead is connected to a negative polarity AC and DC CURRENT MEASUREMENTS A WARNING THE MAXIMUM INPUT VOLTAGE IS 250 VOLTS AC DC Follow the procedures outlined in the Safety Rules and General Information 1 Remove power from the circuit to be tested and connect the test leads of the meter in series with the circuit observing polarity as appropriate DO NOT INSERT THE METER INTO CIRCUITS WHERE THE OPEN CIRCUIT VOLTAGE EXCEEDS 250V AC DC DOING SO MAY DAMAGE THE METER OR RESULT IN USER INJURY 2 Set meter to appropriate current range pA or mA Press the SELECT REL A button to select AC or DC measurement 3 Apply power to circuit being tested and observe the reading on the LCD 4 If the minus sign appears in the DC mode the positive test lead is connected to a negative polarity 5 Remove power from the circuit being tested before disconnecting the test leads of the meter RESISTANCE MEASUREMENTS Z WARNING REMOVE ALL POWER FROM THE CIRCUIT BEING TESTED FOLLOW APPROPRIATE PROCEDURES TO REMOVE CHARGE FROM ANY C
3. AutoRange operation press and hold the RANGE button until the meter beeps and AutoRange operation commences the AUTO annunciator will turn on NOTE Carefully remove the test leads from their storage compartment on the meter and extend them to their full length Observing the proper polarity red is positive and black is negative and following all applicable safety rules connect the test leads to the circuit to be measured Read the voltage on the LCD display If the meter continuously overranges while attempting to measure voltage immediately disconnect the test leads from the circuit being measured Reset the meter to an appropriate range and try making the measurement again or discontinue using the meter to perform the test The quantity that you are trying to measure may exceed the capability of this meter and continued attempts at making a measurement may result in damage to the meter or user injury When finished making measurements carefully fold the test leads back into the storage compartment starting with the leads themselves and finishing by capturing the tips of the probes with the flip cover and folding it down into the compartment Before closing the lid of the meter verify that the test leads are completely enclosed in the storage compartment and set the rotary switch to the OFF position When the knob is set to OFF it aligns with the power slot in the lid of the case allowing the lid to be closed This feature guara
4. On the highest range 100pF response time can be 10 seconds or longer NOTE 2 The 2030 C will not determine if a capacitor is good or bad it only measures the value of the capacitor A capacitor which measures OL may be Shorted or Leaky FREQUENCY AND DUTY CYCLE MEASUREMENT AN WARNING THE MAXIMUM INPUT VOLTAGE IS 600 VOLTS AC Follow the procedures outlined in the Safety Rules and General Information 1 Set the rotary switch to Hz 2 Connect the test leads to the signal to be measured 3 Read the displayed frequency on the LCD 4 To measure Duty Cycle press the SELECT REL button To retur to frequency measurement press the SELECT REL button again REL RELATIVE MODE The 2030 C incorporates a useful REL Mode that works in the Capacitance and Voltage measuring functions It does not work in the OHMS DIODE TEST CONTINUITY FREQ pA or mA functions To null out the residual capacitance of the 40nF range which can be as high as 150 digits turn the rotary switch to the CAP range observe the LCD reading and then press the SELECT REL A button The displayed reading should drop to 00 00nF Proceed to measure capacitance as described previ ously Similarly residual readings on the V AC and V DC ranges can be nulled out or for special testing purposes actual AC or DC voltage readings can be nulled to zero and changes in the input quantity observed as positive and negative deviations from zero BA
5. RESISTANCE a life threatening electrical shock RANGE RESOLUTION ACCURACY OVERLOAD PROTECTION 4002 0 12 This meter is not for use by children ZOKO 0 001KQ e Always set the meter to the appropriate range or mode before connecting it to the circuitry to be 40KQ 0 01KQ 1 0 rdg 3 dgt 600V AC DC tested 400KQ 0 1KQ Never attempt to make voltage measurements with the Function switch set to DIODE OHM Q 4 0MQ 0 01M Continuity Beeper 1 Frequency Hz KHz or Capacitance d Doing so may damage the 40MQ 0 01MQ 43 0 rdg 5 dgt meter and or injure the user RE R o l DC CURRENT Do not rotate the Function switch with the test leads connected to the circuitry to be tested Doing so RANGE RESOLUTION ACCURACY OVERLOAD PROTECTION may damage the meter and or injure the user 400A OIA gt 42 0 rdg 5 dgt Before using the meter examine both the meter and the test leads for damage Do not use the meter 4000uA TuA Fast if damage damaged insulation exposed metal cracked case burnt smell etc is evident 40mA 0 01mA rare 0 5A 250V Fuse 1 5 rdg 5 dg Do not use this meter to make measurements in adverse environments such as rain snow fog or 400mA 0 1mA locations with steam explosive gases or dusts Doing so may damage the meter and or injure the user AC CURRENT e Do not use the meter if either the meter or the test leads are wet either from exposure to the weather FREQUENCY OVERLOAD or after cleaning the case of the meter Doing so may
6. APACITORS IN THE CIRCUIT NEVER CONNECT THE TEST LEADS TO ANY SOURCE OF VOLTAGE WHEN THE METER IS SET TO ANY OF THE OHM RANGES Follow the procedures outlined in the Safety Rules and General Information Note This meter is not intended to perform in circuit testing of resistors 1 Set the rotary switch to the OHMs mode gt Q If using the AutoRange feature proceed to Step 2 If using the MANUAL range mode refer to the instructions given under MAKING MEASUREMENTS GENERAL INFORMATION 2 Connect the test leads to the circuit to be measured observing the proper polarity of the leads if important in your application 3 Read the displayed resistance on the LCD DIODE TEST Z WARNING REMOVE ALL POWER FROM THE CIRCUIT BEING TESTED FOLLOW APPROPRIATE PROCEDURES TO REMOVE CHARGE FROM ANY CAPACITORS IN THE CIRCUIT NEVER CONNECT THE TEST LEADS TO ANY SOURCE OF VOLTAGE WHEN THE METER IS SET TO DIODE TEST Follow the procedures outlined in the Safety Rules and General Information Note This meter is not intended to perform in circuit testing of diodes 1 Set the rotary switch to DIODE gt 2 Press the SELECT REL A button P 1 gt Q while observing the annunciators on the LCD display Select the DIODE gt mode of operation 2 Connect the test leads to the circuit to be measured observing the proper polarity of the leads 3 Read the diode voltage on the LCD CONTINUITY BEEPER A WARNING
7. HEREBY LIMITED TO A PERIOD OF ONE YEAR FROM DATE OF PURCHASE AND THE PROVISIONS OF THE WARRANTY ARE EXPRESSLY IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED he purchaser agrees to assume all liability for any damages and bodily injury which may result from the use or misuse of the product by the purchaser his employees or others and the remedies provided for in this warranty are expressly in lieu of any other liability riplett Corporation may have including incidental or consequential damages Some states USA ONLY do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you No representative of Triplett Corporation or any other person is authorized to extend the liability of riplett Corporation in connection with the sale of its products beyond the terms hereof riplett Corporation reserves the right to discontinue models at any time or change specifications price or design without notice and without incurring any obligation his warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights which vary from state to state A TRIPLETT Triplett Corporation One Triplett Drive Bluffton OH 45817 800 TRIPLETT FAX 419 358 7956 PN 84 834 www triplett com Rev B
8. TTERY REPLACEMENT Z WARNING PRIOR TO CHANGING THE BATTERIES DISCONNECT THE TEST LEADS FROM ANY CIRCUITRY THAT THEY MAY BE HOOKED TO AND STORE THE LEADS IN THE CASE TURN THE METER OFF AND CLOSE ITS LID 1 Remove the battery cover on the rear of the meter s case by removing two screws 2 Remove the batteries and dispose of them in an approved manner 3 Insert new batteries observing proper polarity 4 Replace the battery cover FUSE REPLACEMENT Z WARNING PRIOR TO CHANGING THE FUSE DISCONNECT THE TEST LEADS FROM ANY CIRCUITRY THAT THEY MAY BE HOOKED TO AND STORE THE LEADS IN THE CASE TURN THE METER OFF AND CLOSE ITS LID 1 Remove the battery cover on the rear of the meter s case by removing two screws 2 Remove the Wrist Strap from the case 3 Gently pry the case open starting at bottom of the case where the Wrist Strap was attached Remove back of case Note how Lid attaches to case 4 Replace the fuse 5 Reassemble STAND WRIST STRAP The Wrist Strap can also be used to make the lid of the 2030 C act as a Stand Flip the lid open and with it positioned behind the 2030 C run the handle of the Strap through the slot in the lid adjusting the handle so that it does not pull back through the slot Set the meter down the lid acts as a stand TRIPLETT ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY he Triplett Corporation warrants instruments and test equipment manufactured by it to be free from defective mater
9. Use caution when attempting to evaluate if a dangerous voltage is present The meter will not read AC voltage if it is set to DC nor will it read DC if it is set to AC For example if the meter is set to 200VDC it will not measure a dangerous AC voltage even if the probes are inserted into a household AC wall outlet Do 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 through the meter and appear on the unconnected test Mode 2030 C lead Failure to observe this warning may result in user injury Remove the batteries when the meter may be left unused for longer than 1 month Chemical leakage Po c ket S ized D M M from the batteries could damage the meter leading to user injury Do not use the meter if there is evidence of chemical leakage from the batteries Leakage could A TRIPLETT INSTRUCTION MANUAL damage meter and lead to injury of user Do not modify the meter Changing the design may make the meter unsafe and may result in injury to INTRODUCTION the user The Triplett 2030 C Pocket Digital Multimeter uses modern technology to provide the user with a con venient compact feature packed measuring instrument The 2030 C measures AC and DC Voltage and Current tests Diodes measures Resistance Frequency and Capacitance and incorporates a Con tinuity Beeper It features Autoranging or Manual ranging in the voltage and resistance me
10. ads and the earth ground Doing so 0 1 to 99 9 2 rdg 2 dgt 10KHz may damage the meter and or injure the user y j 9 a CAPACITANCE AUTORANGE ONLY e If there is any doubt about the condition of the meter i e safe vs unsafe remove the meter from OVERLOAD service and secure it in a location that will prevent its unintentional use RANGE RESOLUTION ACCURACY RESPONSETIME PROTECTION Do not use the meter if it does not appear to work correctly on all ranges and in all modes ae eon 25 0 rag 15 dgt F 5 Fe oe n 1n pprox 2 sec Do not use the meter if it has undergone long term storage under unfavorable conditions ZuF 001uF 42 5 rdg 10 dot 600V AC DC e Do not use the meter if it may have been damaged in transport 40uF 0 01 uF Approx 5 sec Do not attempt immediate use of the meter when bringing if from a cold environment to a warm 100uF SHE 23 0 1g 15 dgt Approx 10 sec environment Condensation of water inside and outside of the meter may produce dangerous DIODE TEST measuring conditions Allow the meter to warm to room temperature before using MAX DISPLAY TEST CURRENT ACCURACY OVERLOAD PROTECTION e Do not use meter in condensing atmospheres That is do not use meter in conditions where ambient 0 999 V 0 1 to 0 5mA Approx 10 600V AC DC temperature and humidity could cause condensation of water inside of meter Doing so may cause injury to the user CONTINUITY TEST n OVERLOAD Do not continue to use meter when the low ba
11. asuring modes Do not attempt to use meter when no display is present on LCD Doing so may damage the meter and or injure the user Use Caution when the meter is in the HOLD mode In this mode the meter will not display a new as well as a battery saving Auto Power Off mode These abilities make the 2030 C useful in the lab reading and consequently may not indicate the presence of dangerous voltages i e If the meter is shop car or home by the Electrician Technician or Hobbyist in HOLD and is displaying 1 volt the meter will continue to display 1 volt even though 500 volts is FEATURES applied to the meter s test leads e Autoranging Pocket Sized DMM e Duty Cycle When replacing the batteries dispose of the depleted batteries in accordance with any prevailing 33 4 Digit 4000 Count Display Diode Check safety or environmental regulations AC DC Volts to 600V e Continuity Beeper e AC DC Current to 400mA e Relative Mode SPECIFICATIONS e Resistance to 40M9 e Data Range Hold Display 4 LCD Resolution 3 3 4 digit 4000 count e CAT II 600V Rating on Voltage Ranges e Auto Power Off Size 0 42 10 6 high e Capacitance Test to 1004F e Low Battery Indicator ize 0 42 10 6 mm hig e Frequency Range to 10KHz Hard Protective Case Annunciators mV V Q K 9 MQ uF nF AC Hz KHz pA mA One Year Warranty gt I 1 2 IH and AUTO A WARNING Ranging A total of 36 ranges functio
12. cause injury to the user RANGE RESOLUTION ACCURACY RESPONSE PROTECTION Avoid usage near strong magnetic fields magnets loudspeakers transformers motors coils relays ss ela 2 5 rdg 5 dgt contactors electromagnets etc The meter may display readings that are in error causing the user A HA 40 400Hz ae ae xe to misinterpret the hazards present For example the meter may indicate a low voltage when high AUNA QOTMA 42 0 rdg 5 dot i voltages are actually present 400mA 0 1mA e Avoid usage near strong electrostatic fields high voltage power lines televisions computer monitors FREQUENCY AUTORANGE ONLY etc The meter may display readings that are in error causing the user to misinterpret the hazards sie RANGE RESOLUTION ACCURACY MAX OVERLOAD present For example the meter may indicate a low voltage when high voltages are actually present SENSITIVITY PROTECTION Avoid usage near strong RF fields radio or television transmitters etc The meter may display SONE 101E mini ooti readings that are in error causing the user to misinterpret the hazards present For example the SAOI OF He 20 02 rdg 2 dgt SVrms 600V AC DC meter may indicate a low voltage when high voltages are actually present SKHz 0 001 KHz Do not touch the tips of the test leads when making a measurement Do not touch live circuitry when DUTY CYCLE making a measurement RANGE ACCURACY MAX FREQUENCY Do not apply more than 600 volts DC AC rms between the test le
13. ial or workmanship and agrees to repair or replace such products which under normal use and service disclose the defect to be the fault of our manufac turing with no charge within one year of the date of original purchase for parts and labor If we are unable to repair or replace the product we will make a refund of the purchase price Consult the Instruction Manual for instructions regarding the proper use and servicing of instruments and test equipment Our obligation under this warranty is limited to repairing replacing or making refund on any instrument or test equipment which proves to be defective within three years from the date of original purchase his warranty does not apply to any of our products which have been repaired or altered by unauthorized persons in any way so as in our sole judgment to injure their stability or reliability or which have been subject to misuse abuse misapplication negligence acci dent or which have had the serial numbers altered defaced or removed Accessories including batteries and fuses not of our manufacture used with this product are not covered by this warranty o register a claim under the provisions of this warranty return the instrument or test equipment to Triplett Corporation Service Depart ment One Triplett Drive Bluffton Ohio 45817 transportation prepaid Upon our inspection of the product we will advise you as to the disposition of your claim ALL WARRANTIES IMPLIED BY LAW ARE
14. ns see following specs This meter is NOT to be used to measure High Energy circuits power circuitry fused at Polarity Automatic minus sign indicates negative polarity greater than 4KW such as distribution circuits power entrance circuits etc Overrange LCD displays OL or circuits classified by CE as CATEGORY Ill CAT Ill Battery 2 1 5 Volt LR 44 or SR 44 Triplett part number 37 51 Battery Life Approx 150 hours typical SAFETY RULES AND WARNINGS Dimensions 3 2 x 4 8 x 0 8 inch e Read all instructions in this manual before using this meter y Weight Approx 4 oz e Prior to using the meter in any situation which could result in injury to the user in order to verify that Agency Approvals CE CAT II 600 on voltage ranges only 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 DC VOLTAGE 600 Volts max input CAT II criteria determine if an AC power line is energized with 120VAC test the meter on a line known to be INPUT OVERLOAD snerdzed with 1 PA A g RANGE RESOLUTION ACCURACY iene Sipe we ty EF 400mV 0 1mV 1000MQ Do not exceed
15. ntees that the meter is turned off when the lid is closed thereby extending the battery life HOLD A reading appearing in the LCD can be held by pressing and releasing the HOLD button The HOLD annunciator H will appear in the display when this feature is activated This feature allows the user to take a measurement for a few seconds press the HOLD button and capture the reading on the LCD The HOLD mode is released by pressing the HOLD button again pressing a different button or by turning the rotary switch AN WARNING DO NOT TURN ROTARY SWITCH IF AN INPUT IS APPLIED TO THE METER AUTO POWER OFF The 2030 C incorporates an Auto Power Off feature designed to lengthen the battery life If the switch and the buttons are undisturbed over a period of time the meter will automatically go to sleep Once the meter has gone to sleep a press of one of the buttons or turning the rotary switch will wake it up The time out interval for the 2030 C is approximately 30 minutes A WARNING DO NOT TURN ROTARY SWITCH IF AN INPUT IS APPLIED TO THE METER AC and DC VOLTAGE MEASUREMENTS AN WARNING THE MAXIMUM INPUT VOLTAGE IS 600 VOLTS AC DC Follow the procedures outlined in the Safety Rules and General Information Note The ultra hi input impedance of the meter may cause the meter s reading to change randomly until the test leads are connected to a signal source 1 Set the rotary switch to the AC V
16. the maximum voltage limitations of this meter see product specifications Doing so 7 a 0 ail may damage the meter and or injure the user ra aT 0 8 rdg 3 dgt a PATE When using this meter in schools and workshops responsible teachers or skilled personnel must 400V 01V 2 control the usage of this meter 500V 1V 41 0 rdg 3 dgt e Follow the recommendations of any Trade Organizations or Regulatory Agencies whose scope encompasses the use of this meter AC VOLTAGE 600 Volts 60Hz sine max input CAT II criteria FREQUENCY OVERLOAD Do not use this meter with its battery cover open its rear case open or with parts removed RANGE RESOLUTION ACCURACY RESPONSE PROTECTION Do not open this meter for maintenance without first disconnecting the test leads from all external 400m Dm 1 5 rdg 5 dgt circuitry 4 0V 0 001V i sas 40V 0 01V 1 2 rdg 5 dot 40 400Hz 600V AC DC e Repairs and maintenance must only be carried out by qualified service personnel or qualified electri 700V AV ies cians technicians who know the dangers of and the safety rules applicable to this type of equipment A007 T I 5 rdg 15 dgt e Use caution when measuring circuits containing capacitors Capacitors can store dangerous levels of Input Impedance 10MQ on all ranges electricity even when the circuitry which they are in has been disconnected from its power source e Use caution when working with voltages above 25 volts AC or 35 volts DC Such voltages may cause
17. ttery symbol EF is displayed The displayed reading MAK DISPLAY gt TESK VOLTAGE MAX TEST CURRENT ACCURACY PROTECTION may be in error and lead the user to believe that no hazard exists when in fact dangerous voltages 399 9 Q Approx 0 5V Approx 1mA 1 0 rdg 3 dgt 600V AC DC or currents may be present Beeper Sounds less than 302 Approx MAKING MEASUREMENTS GENERAL INFORMATION To make a measurement open the lid of the meter and rotate the rotary switch to the position appropri ate to the quantity to be measured If appropriate press the pushbuttons to further define the desired type of measurement The AutoRanging feature of the meter will automatically select the range which will produce the most accurate reading Alternately the user may manually select the range by pressing and releasing the RANGE button Note the position of the decimal point and the annunciator like mV or V to determine the selected range Note The Capacitance and Frequency Hz measurement functions are Autorange only The selected range should be higher than the expected input value For example if a 120 Volt AC household circuit is to be measured set the meter to the 400 Volt AC range If a 12 Volt car battery is to be measured set the meter to the 40 Volt DC range If the level of the quantity being measured is unknown always set the meter to the highest appropriate range To reset the meter from Manual operation to
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