Southwire 14090T True RMS MultiMeter User Manual
Southwire Co. True RMS MultiMeter
user manual
3/16 Rev. 0 14090T manual The BluetoothÂŽ word mark and logos are registered trademarks of Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Southwire Company, LLC is under license. Contents Made in China Product distributed by Southwire Company, LLC One Southwire Drive, Carrollton, GA 30119 Š2016 Southwire Company, LLC. All rights reserved. LĂnea de Ayuda TĂŠcnica Gratuita Toll Free Technical Help 1-855-SW-T00LS southwiretools.com Back 20 30 40 50 60 TESTING EQUIPMENT E361819 ⢠actual manual size 4.25âW X 5.6875âH Instrucciones completas de operaciĂłn estĂĄn disponibles en espaĂąol en la pĂĄgina de exhibiciĂłn del producto en SouthwireTools.com. UL61010-1 10 AUTO HOLD REL PEAK MAX MIN AVG AC+DC LoZ mV AnF Mk 14090T True RMS Multimeter with MApp⢠Mobile App Operating Instructions Front Introduction ŕ Ž9LHK\UKLYZ[HUKHUKMVSSV^:HML[`9\SLZHUK6WLYH[PUN0UZ[Y\J[PVUZPU this manual before using this meter. ŕ Ž;OLTL[LYÂťZZHML[`MLH[\YLZTH`UV[WYV[LJ[[OL\ZLYPMUV[\ZLKPU HJJVYKHUJL^P[O[OLTHU\MHJ[\YLYÂťZPUZ[Y\J[PVUZ ŕ Ž,UZ\YL[OH[[OL[LZ[SLHKZHYLM\SS`ZLH[LKPU[OLPUW\[QHJRZHUKRLLW fingers away from the metal probe tips when taking measurements. ŕ Ž)LMVYLJOHUNPUNM\UJ[PVUZ\ZPUN[OLZLSLJ[VYZ^P[JOHS^H`ZKPZJVUULJ[ the test leads from the circuit under test. ŕ Ž8V RMS 20.0% to 80.0% Range 19 Âą(2.0% +8 digits) Âą(1.0% +3 digits) Accuracy Âą (% of reading + digits) Âą(1.2% +2 digits) Accuracy Âą (% of reading + digits) Accuracy Âą (% of reading + digits) Resolution 600V AC RMS or 600V DC >8V RMS 9.999Hz 99.99Hz 999.9Hz 9.999kHz Range All AC current ranges are specified from 5% to 100% of range. Overload Protection: ÂľA, mA ranges: 800mA/1000V Fuse 10A range: 10A/1000V Fuse AC current bandwidth: 50 to 400Hz AC Current Function Input Protection: Pulse Width: Frequency Range: Sensitivity: Duty Cycle Function Input Protection: Sensitivity: Frequency Function Âą(2.0% + 5 digits) Âą(2.0% + 30 digits) Accuracy Âą (% of reading + digits) All AC + DC voltage ranges are specified from 5% to 100% of range. Input Protection: 1000V AC RMS or 1000V DC Input Impedance: 10M AC voltage bandwidth: 50 to 400Hz 1mV 6.000V Resolution Range Function Specifications cont. FCC ID: 2AENI-14090T / IC: 20144-14090T This Multimeter is designed to provide years of dependable service, if the following care instructions are performed: 1. KEEP THE METER DRY. If it gets wet, wipe it off. 2. USE AND STORE THE METER IN NORMAL TEMPERATURES. Temperature extremes can shorten the life of the electronic parts and distort or melt plastic parts. 3. HANDLE THE METER GENTLY AND CAREFULLY. Dropping it can damage the electronic parts or the case. 4. KEEP THE METER CLEAN. Wipe the case occasionally with a damp cloth. DO NOT use chemicals, cleaning solvents, or detergents. 5. USE ONLY FRESH BATTERIES OF THE RECOMMENDED SIZE AND TYPE. Remove old or weak batteries so they do not leak and damage the unit. 6. IF THE METER IS TO BE STORED FOR A LONG PERIOD OF TIME, the batteries should be removed to prevent damage to the unit. Maintenance LeprĂŠsent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada applicable aux appareils radio Exempts de licence. L'exploitation est autorisĂŠe aux deux conditions suivantes : (1) l'appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2) l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioĂŠlectrique subi, meme si le brouillage est susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement." DĂŠclaration dâexposition aux radiations : Ce produit est conforme aux limites dâexposition pour les appareils portables RF pour le Canada ĂŠtablies pour un environnement non contrĂ´lĂŠ. Le produit est sĂťr pour un fonctionnement comme dĂŠcrit dans ce manuel. La rĂŠduction aux expositions RF peut ĂŞtre augmentĂŠe si lâappareil peut ĂŞtre conservĂŠ aussi loin que possible du corps de lâutilisateur. DĂŠclaration de conformitĂŠ dâIndustrie Canada This device complies with RSS247 of Industry Canada. This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Complies with Radiation Exposure Statement: This product complies with the Canadian portable RF exposure limit set forth for an uncontrolled environment and is safe for its intended operation as described in this manual. IDA Standards Further RF exposure reduction can be achieved if the product is kept as far as possible from the userâs body. DA107392 IC Statement Warning: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the Southwire Co. could void the userâs authority to operate the equipment. NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: ⢠Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. ⢠Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. ⢠Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. ⢠Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. The device must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. FCC Statement 5. Rotary function switch 6. 10A input jack 7. ÂľA, mA input jack 8. COM input jack =ÂŁ / /Hz %/°C °F input jack 10. HOLD/Backlight button 11. Flashlight/PEAK button 12. MAX/MIN/Average button 13. Flashlight 3. RANGE button 4. MODE/BluetoothÂŽ button 2. REL/AC + DC button 1. LCD display Meter Description 20 30 40 50 60 10. 4. 9. 8. 6. 7. 5. 12 11. 10 AUTO HOLD REL PEAK MAX MIN AVG AC+DC 2. 3. 1. LoZ mV AnF Mk 13. 1mV 10mV 0.1V 1V 6.000V 60.00V 600.0V 1000V 10mV 0.1V 600.0V 1mV 6.000V 60.00V Resolution Range Input Protection: Input Impedance: Low Z DC Voltage Function Input Protection: Input Impedance: DC Voltage Function 1V 1mV 10mV 0.1V 60.00V 600.0V 600V AC RMS or 600V DC Approx. 3kΊ 18 0.1mV 6.000V Resolution 600.0mV Range 1000V AC RMS or 1000V DC 10MΊ 0.1V 1000V 10mV 60.00V 600.0V 1mV 0.1mV Resolution 6.000V 600.0mV Range All AC voltage ranges are specified from 5% to 100% of range Input Protection: 600V AC RMS or 600V DC Input Impedance: Approx. 3kΊ AC voltage bandwidth: 50 to 1kHz Low Z AC Voltage Function All AC voltage ranges are specified from 5% to 100% of range Input Protection: 1000V AC RMS or 1000V DC Input Impedance: 10MΊ AC voltage bandwidth: 50 to 1kHz AC Voltage Âą(3.0% + 40 digits) Accuracy Âą (% of reading + digits) Âą(1.0% + 3 digits) Âą(0.9% + 5 digits) Âą(0.9% + 8 digits) Accuracy Âą (% of reading + digits) Âą(3.0% +40 digits) Accuracy Âą (% of reading + digits) Âą(1.2% +5 digits) Âą(1.0% +5 digits) Accuracy is stated at 65°F to 83°F (18°C to 28°C), less than 70% relative humidity Function Range Resolution Accuracy Âą (% of reading + digits) Specifications 17 WARNING: When replacing the battery or fuses, be sure to secure the battery compartment door firmly to maintain the waterproof and dust proof integrity of the meter. Loose or overtightened screws, or an improperly seated o-ring may compromise the meter's water and dust ingress protection. WARNING: To avoid electric shock, do not operate meter until the battery/fuse cover is securely fastened to the meter. 1. Lift up the tilt stand. 2. Loosen the Phillips screw(s) on the battery/fuse cover. 3. Remove the battery/fuse cover. 4. Gently remove fuse and install new fuse into the holder. 5. Always use a UL recognized fuse of the proper size and value: 800mA/1000V (6.3 x 32mm) fast blow for the ÂľA/mA ranges and 10A/1000V (10 x 38mm) fast blow for the 10A range. 6. Install the battery/fuse cover and tighten the screw(s). WARNINGS: To avoid electric shock, remove the test leads from the meter before removing the battery/fuse cover. Fuse Replacement Operation cont. AUTO HOLD LOZ MAX/MIN/AVG Peak REL °F °C Âľ OL Hz ÂŁ 10 20 30 40 50 60 ÂŽ Volts Amperes Alternating current Direct current Minus sign Hertz (frequency) Percent (duty cycle) Ohms Continuity Diode test Farads (capacitance) Degrees Fahrenheit Degrees Celsius nano (10-9) micro (10-6) milli (10-3) kilo (103) mega (106) Overload Auto Power Off Low battery Autoranging Display hold Low Z (impedance) Maximum/Minimum/Average Peak hold Relative Bluetooth AUTO HOLD REL PEAK MAX MIN AVG AC+DC LoZ mV AnF Mk Symbols Used on LCD Display 7 NOTE: The meter does not Autorange when the Relative mode is active. The display will read OL if the difference exceeds the range. When this occurs, exit REL and use the RANGE button to select a higher range. REL does not work on Frequency, Duty Cycle, Continuity, Diode Test or Temperature. MODE/Bluetooth Button Momentarily press the MODE button to select AC or DC, Frequency or Duty Cycle, Resistance, Continuity or Diode Test and °C or °F. BluetoothÂŽ technology allows readings to be displayed and stored on mobile devices. To activate BluetoothÂŽ, press and hold the MODE button until the â â symbol appears on the LCD display. The BluetoothÂŽ function should be disabled when not connected to a mobile device in order to conserve battery power. To turn off the BluetoothÂŽ function, press and hold the MODE button until the â â symbol no longer appears on the display. Visit nextgenmeters.southwiretools.com for mobile app download information. REL/AC + DC button The RELATIVE function zeros out the reading on the display and stores it as a reference. Subsequent readings will be displayed as the relative difference between the actual measurement and the stored reference value. To activate, momentarily press the REL/AC + DC button. The âRELâ indicator will appear on the LCD display along with the relative reading. Momentarily press the REL/HZ button again to return to normal operation. ÂŽ NOTE: The range button does not work on Frequency, Duty Cycle, Capacitance or Temperature. RANGE Button The Autorange mode automatically selects the proper range for the measurement being made and is generally the best mode for most applications. For measurement situations requiring that a range be manually selected, perform the following: 1. Momentarily press the RANGE button. The âAUTOâ indicator will no longer be shown on the LCD display. 2. Momentarily press the RANGE button to step through the available ranges until the desired range is selected. 3. To exit the Manual Ranging mode, press and hold the RANGE button until the âAUTOâ indicator reappears. Operation 16 WARNING: When replacing the battery or fuses, be sure to secure the battery compartment door firmly to maintain the waterproof and dust proof integrity of the meter. Loose or overtightened screws, or an improperly seated o-ring may compromise the meter's water and dust ingress protection. WARNING: To avoid electric shock, do not operate the meter until the battery/fuse cover is securely fastened to the meter. 1. Lift up the tilt stand. 2. Loosen the Phillips screw(s) on the battery/fuse cover. 3. Remove the battery/fuse cover. 4. Replace the batteries with four AAA batteries. 5. Observe polarity as shown inside battery compartment. 6. Install the battery/fuse cover and tighten the screw(s). WARNINGS: To avoid electric shock, remove the test leads from the meter before removing the battery/fuse cover. Battery Replacement Operation cont. 15 20 30 50 60 AUTO HOLD REL PEAK MAX MIN AVG 10 LoZ mV AnF Mk AC+DC 40 Do not touch the temperature probe to live circuits. 1. Set the rotary function switch to the °F °C position. 2. Press the MODE button to select readings in °F or °C. 3. Connect the Temperature Probe to the Banana Plug Adapter. Note the â and + markings on the adapter. Connect the adapter to the meter, making sure the â side goes into the COM input jack and the + side goes into the °C°F input jack. 4. Touch the tip of the Temperature Probe to the object being measured. Keep the probe touching the object until the reading stabilizes (about 30 sec). 5. Read the temperature on the LCD display. WARNINGS: Temperature Measurements Operation cont. To turn the backlight on, press and hold the HOLD To turn the backlight off, press and hold the HOLD button until the backlight turns on. button until the backlight turns off. HOLD/Blacklight Button To freeze the reading on the LCD display, momentarily press the HOLD button. The âHOLDâ indicator will be displayed while the reading is being held. Momentarily press the HOLD button again to exit HOLD and return to normal operation. NOTE: The meter does not Autorange when the MAX/MIN/AVG mode is active. The display will read OL if the range is exceeded. When this occurs, exit MAX/MIN/AVG and use the RANGE button to select a higher range. MAX/MIN/AVG does not work on Frequency, Duty Cycle or Capacitance. MAX/MIN/AVG Button 1. Momentarily press the MAX/MIN/AVG button to activate the MAX/MIN/Average mode. âMAXâ will appear on the LCD display and the meter will display and hold the highest reading. The meter will update the reading when a higher âmaxâ occurs. 2. Momentarily press the MAX/MIN/AVG button again to view the lowest reading. âMINâ will appear on the LCD display and the meter will display and hold the lowest reading. The meter will update the reading when a lower âminâ occurs. 3. Momentarily press the MAX/MIN/AVG button once more to view the average reading. âAVGâ will appear on the LCD display and the meter will display the running average. The meter will update the reading when the average value changes. 4. Press and hold the MAX/MIN/AVG button to end MAX/MIN/Average and return to normal operation. NOTE: AC + DC can only be accessed when the rotary function switch is set to voltage. REL/AC + DC button cont. The AC + DC function measures both the AC and DC components to derive the effective RMS (AC + DC) value. The AC + DC mode is typically used when measuring voltage on unfiltered rectifier circuits. To activate, press and hold the REL/AC + DC button until âAC + DCâ appears on the LCD display. Press and hold the REL/AC + DC button to exit AC + DC. The meter will return to AC voltage. Operation cont. 9 Release the MODE button when the symbol no longer appears on the LCD display. Auto Power Off can be restored by turning the meter off. As soon as the meter is turned back on, the symbol will reappear indicating Auto Power Off is active. Auto Power Off To conserve battery power, the meter automatically turns off after approximately 15 minutes. To disable Auto Power Off, set the rotary function switch to the Off position. Press and hold the MODE button while setting the rotary function switch to the desired function. NOTE: The meter does not Autorange when the PEAK mode is active. The display will read OL if the reading exceeds the range. When this occurs, exit PEAK and use the RANGE button to select a higher range. Flashlight/PEAK Button Momentarily press and the PEAK button to turn the flashlight on and off. The PEAK function is accessible when measuring AC Voltage or Current. It captures and displays the highest positive peak and the highest negative peak of the AC waveform. 1. Press and hold the PEAK button until âPeak MAXâ appears on the LCD display. The meter will display the highest reading and will update the reading when a higher positive peak occurs. 2. To view highest negative peak, press the PEAK button for approximately one second. âPeak MINâ will appear on the LCD display and the meter will display and hold the highest reading. The meter will update the reading when a higher negative peak occurs. 3. Press the PEAK button for approximately one second to switch between Peak MAX and Peak MIN readings. 4. Press and hold the PEAK button to exit PEAK and return to normal operation. Operation 1. Set the rotary function switch to the position 2. Insert the black test lead into the COM input jack and the red test lead into the input jack. 3. Touch the test lead probes to the capacitor under test. 4. Read the capacitance value on the LCD display. It may take up to a minute to get a stable reading on large capacitors. 14 WARNING: Safely discharge capacitors before taking capacitance measurements. Capacitance Measurements Forward test Red Probe 10 20 30 40 50 60 AUTO HOLD REL PEAK MAX MIN AVG AC+DC LoZ mV AnF Mk Reverse test 1. Set the rotary function switch to the position. 2. Press the MODE button until the â â symbol appears on the LCD display. 3. Insert the black test lead into the COM input jack and the red test lead into the Ί input jack. 4. Touch the test lead probes to the diode under test. 5. Forward voltage will indicate 0.4 to 0.7 on the display. Reverse voltage will indicate âOLâ. Shorted Red Black Black Probe Probe Probe devices will indicate near 0 and an open device will indicate âOLâ in both polarities. WARNING: Never test diodes in a live circuit. Diode Test Operation cont. 13 1. Set the rotary function switch to the position. 2. Press the MODE button until the â â symbol appears on the LCD display. 3. Insert the black test lead into the COM input jack and the red test lead into the Ί input jack. 4. Touch the test lead probes to the device or wire under test. 5. A beeper will sound if the resistance is approximately 50Ί or less and the resistance value will be shown on the LCD display. WARNING: Never test continuity on a live circuit. Continuity 1. Set the rotary function switch to the position 2. Press the MODE button until the âΊâ symbol appears on the LCD display. 3. Insert the black test lead into the COM input jack and the red test lead into the Ί input jack. 4. Touch the test lead probes to the component under test. If the component is installed in a circuit, it is best to disconnect one side before testing to eliminate interference with other devices. 5. Read the resistance in on the LCD display. WARNING: Never test resistance on a live circuit. Resistance Measurements Operation cont. 20 30 40 50 60 10 20 30 40 50 60 AUTO HOLD REL PEAK MAX MIN AVG AC+DC LoZ mV AnF Mk Ί AUTO HOLD REL PEAK MAX MIN AVG 10 LoZ mV AnF Mk AC+DC 10 1. Set the rotary function switch to the V HZ % position. 2. To select Frequency or % Duty Cycle, press the MODE button until the âHzâ or â%â symbol appears on the LCD display. 3. Insert the black test lead into the COM input jack and the red test lead into the V input jack. 4. Touch the test lead probes to the circuit under test. 5. Read the frequency or % duty cycle on the LCD display. when working on live voltages. Do not measure frequency or duty cycle on circuits that exceed 600V. WARNING: Observe all safety precautions Frequency and % Duty Cycle Measurements 1. Set the rotary function switch to the HZ% position. 2. To select AC or DC, press the MODE button until the AC â~â or DC â â symbol appears on the LCD display. 3. Insert the black test lead into the COM input jack and the red test lead into the V input jack. 4. Touch the test lead probes to the circuit under test. If measuring DC voltage, touch the red test lead to the positive side of the circuit and the black test lead to the negative side of the circuit. 5. Read the voltage on the LCD display. when working on live voltages. WARNING: Observe all safety precautions AC/DC Voltage Measurements Operation cont. 20 30 40 50 60 10 20 30 40 50 60 Hz AUTO HOLD REL PEAK MAX MIN AVG AC+DC LoZ mV AnF Mk AUTO HOLD REL PEAK MAX MIN AVG 10 LoZ mV AnF Mk AC+DC 11 1. Set the rotary function switch to the Low Z position. 2. Press the MODE button to select AC or DC voltage. The AC â~â or DC â â symbol will appear on the LCD display. 3. Insert the black test lead into the COM input jack and the red test lead into the V input jack. 4. Touch the test leads to the circuit under test. If measuring DC voltage, touch the red test lead to the positive side of the circuit and the black test lead to the negative side of the circuit. 5. Read the voltage on the LCD display. 10 20 30 40 50 60 AUTO HOLD REL PEAK MAX MIN AVG AC+DC LoZ mV AnF Mk Low Z is used to check for âghostâ voltage. Ghost voltages are present when non-powered wires are in close proximity to powered wires. Capacitive coupling between wires make it appear that non-powered wires are connected to a real source of voltage. The Low Z setting places a load on the circuit, which greatly reduces the voltage reading when connected to ghost voltage. WARNING: Observe all safety precautions when working on live voltages. Do not connect to circuits that exceed 600V when the meter is set to Low Z. Do not use Low Z when testing circuits that could be harmed by this functionâs low input impedance. Low Z AC/DC Voltage Operation cont. 12 1. Insert the black test lead into the negative COM input jack. 2. For current measurements up to 10A, set the rotary function switch to the 10A position and insert the red test lead into the 10A input jack. 3. For current measurements up to MEASUREMENTS 600mA, set the rotary function switch UP TO 10A to the mA position and insert the red test lead into the ÂľA mA input jack. 4. For current measurements up to 6000 ÂľA, set the rotary function switch to the ÂľA position and insert the red test lead into the ÂľA mA input jack. 5. Press the MODE button to select AC or DC current. The AC â~â or DC â â MEASUREMENTS symbol will appear on the LCD display. UP TO 600mA 6. Remove power from the circuit under test, then open up the circuit at the point where you wish to measure current. 7. Touch the test lead probes in series with the circuit being measured. For DC current, touch the red probe to the positive side of the circuit and touch the black probe to the negative side of the circuit. 8. Apply power to the circuit. MEASUREMENTS 9. Read the current on the LCD display. UP TO 6000 ÂľA WARNING: Observe all safety precautions when working on live circuits. Do not measure current on circuits that exceed 1000V. Measurements in the 10A range should be limited to 30 seconds maximum every 15 minutes. AC/DC Current Measurements Operation cont. 20 30 40 50 60 AUTO HOLD REL PEAK MAX MIN AVG 10 LoZ mV AnF Mk AC+DC
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