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MS8332C
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FCC Compliance Statement 6 19
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Indicates important safety information

Equipment protected throughout by double insulation or reinforced

insulation.
(MEASUREMENT CATEGORY III) is applicable to test and measuring
WARNING: BE EXTREMELY CAREFUL IN THE USE OF THIS METER. Improper circuits connected to the distribution part of the building’s low-voltage
use of this device can result in electric shock or destroy the meter. Follow MAINS installation.
all safeguards suggested in this manual and the normal safety precautions
used in working with electrical circuits. Do not service this device if you are Conforms to UL STD. 61010-1, 61010-2-030 and 61010-031
not qualified to do so. To ensure safe operation, and in order to exploit to
the full the functionality of the meter, please follow the directions in this Fuse
section carefully.
AC (Alternating Current)
This digital multimeter is designed and manufactured according to safety requirements
of EN 61010-1:2010, EN 61010-2-030, EN 61010-2-033, EN 61010-031 on electronic
DC (Direct Current)
measuring instrument and hand-helddigital multipurpose meter. This meter conforms
to UL STD.61010-1,61010-2-030,61010-2-033, Certified to CSA STD.C22.2 NO.61010-1,
AC or DC (alternating current or direct current)
61010-2-030, IEC STD61010-2-033. The product meets with the requirements of 600V
CAT III and pollution degree 2. Diode

The meter can be used for measuring DC voltage, AC voltage, resistance, diode, Continuity buzzer
buzzer, continuity test, DC current, and AC current. The unique non-contact AC voltage
detection feature of this multimeter and the full scale AC 220V protection design allows Auto range
for safe operation.
There is not enough battery power for sufficient operation
This series of meters can be widely used for schools, labs, research institutes,
enterprises, and factories. Please read this manual carefully and pay attention to PRELIMINARY PRECAUTIONS
related safe working standards before using this meter. Protection provided by the
instrument will be impaired if used in a manner not specified by the manufacturer.
WARNING: When using the meter, the user WARNING: When the meter is delivered,
must observe all normal safety rules check that it has not been damaged in
concerning the protection against the transit.
dangers of electrical current and
protection of the meter against misuse.

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 FCC Compliance Statement Pre-Operation
PA CK A GE CONTENTS
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Part Name Quantity

A Multimeter 1
B Black test lead 1
C Red test lead 1

Warranty
PROD UCT D ESCRIPTION
WARRANTY: 12 months
For one year from the date of purchase, this product is warranted against any defects Part Name Description
in material or workmanship. This warranty is void if this product is ever used while Non-contact AC Voltage Alerts you to live voltages to ensure safe
providing commercial services or if rented to another person. Contact the Customer D Indicator Light operation of this meter.
Service Team at 1-877-527-0313 or visit www.homedepot.com.
E LCD Display Displays the measurement result.
Hold/Backlight Key Press the key to hold the data，press the
F
key 2 seconds to open the backlight．

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□ Input Impedance:10MΩ
Function Selection Key The voltage current range is used for
G switching AC/DC mode, the resistance range □ Maximum Input Voltage:600V DC
is used for switching CAP mode.
AC VOLTAGE SPECIFICATIONS
H Select Switch Used to select functions and desired ranges.
Hz% Switching Key Switching key between frequency and duty Measuring Range Resolution Accuracy
I cycle, it is used for switching Hz and % at 4V 1mV
voltage range and current range. 40V 10mV ±(0.8% of rdg + 3 digits)
400V 100mV
PROD UCT SPECIFICATIONS 600V 1V ±(1.0% of rdg + 5 digits)

Additional specifications:
Component Specification
Automatic Measuring Range DMM, full range is 3999 counting □ Input Impedance:10MΩ
Overload Protection Full range protection □ Frequency Range:40 - 400Hz
Altitude Up to 2000 meters □ Response:Average response (calibrated in rms of sine wave)
Battery 2x1. 5V AAA batteries
□ Maximum Input Voltage:600V rms AC
Auto power-off time Approx. 30 minutes
Data Hold function D C CURRENT SPECIFICATIONS
Safety Class EN61010-1, CAT III 600V
Over range indication LCD displays “OL”
Ambient Temperature 23±5°C Relative Humidity:<75% Measuring Range Resolution Accuracy
0°C - 40°C (32°F - 104°F), <80% relative 400uA 0.1uA
Operating environment 4000uA 1uA
humidity and 10°C non-condensing ±(1.8% of rdg + 5 digits)
40mA 10uA
Storage temperature -10°C - 50°C (14°F - 122°F), <70% relative
humidity, battery removed 400mA 100uA
Size 116 x 61 x 38 . 5 mm Additional Specifications:
Weight Approx. 190 g
□ Max. Current:400mA
D C VOLTAGE SPECIFICATIONS □ Overload Protection:mA measuring range:FF400mA/600V fuse

Measuring Range Resolution Accuracy AC CURRENT SPECIFICATIONS

400mV 0.1mV
4V 1mV Measuring Range Resolution Accuracy
±(0.5% of rdg + 3 digits)
40V 10mV 400uA 0.1uA
400V 100mV 4000uA 1uA
±(2．0% of rdg + 8 digits)
600V 1V ±(0.8% of rdg + 5 digits) 40mA 10uA
400mA 100uA
Additional specifications:

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Additional Specifications: CAPACITANCE SPECIFICATIONS
□ Max. Current:400mA
Measuring Range Resolution Accuracy
□ Overload Protection:mA measuring range:FF400mA/600V fuse ±(5.0% of rdg + 0.6 digits)
4nF 0.001nF
□ Frequency Range:40Hz – 400Hz 40nF 0.01nF ±(5.0% of rdg + 30 digits)
400nF 0.1nF ±(5.0% of rdg + 15 digits)
□ Response:Average, calibrated in rms of sine wave
4uF 1nF
40uF 10nF ±(5.0% of rdg + 25 digits)
RESISTANCE SPECIFICATIONS 100uF 100nF

Measuring Range Resolution Accuracy Additional Specifications

400Ω 0．1Ω
□ Overload Protection:250V DC or rms AC
4kΩ 1Ω
40kΩ 10Ω ±(1．0% of rdg + 3 digits)
FREQUENCY SPECIFICATIONS
400kΩ 100Ω
4MΩ 1KΩ
40MΩ 10KΩ ±(1．2% of rdg + 15 digits) Measuring Range Accuracy
1Hz – 5MHz ±(1.5% of rdg + 15 digits)
Additional Specifications:
□ Maximum Open Circuit Voltage:0.25V DUTY CYCLE
□ Overload Protection:250V DC or rms AC
Measuring Range Accuracy
DIODE AND CONTINUITY SPECIFICATIONS 0.5-99.9% ±(2.0% of rdg + 5 digits)

Measuring Range Function B ATTERY TEST

Display shows approximate forward voltage of diode.
Measuring Range Accuracy
Built-in buzzer sounds if resistance is lower than 50±20Ω. 1.5V
±(2.0% of rdg + 20 digits)
9V
Additional Specifications:
□ Open Circuit Voltage:Diode is approximately 1.5V, buzzer is approximately Operation
0.5V

□ Overload Protection:250V DC or rms AC B EFORE YOU TAK E A MEASUREMENT

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3 Measuring diode 4 Measuring continuity
CAUTION: To avoid the meter or measured CAUTION: To avoid the meter or measured
equipment from being damaged, cut off all equipment from being damaged, cut off all
power supply of measured circuits and power supply of measured circuits and
discharge all high voltage capacitors discharge all high voltage capacitors before
before measuring diode. continuity measurement.

□ Turn the rotary switch to the □ Turn the rotary switch to the
position (1). position (1).

□ Press the FUNC key (2) and select the □ Press the FUNC key (2) and select the
measuring range. measuring range.

□ Separately connect the black and read □ Separately connect the two ends of the
test leads to the negative pole and test leads to the end ends of the
positive pole of the measured diode. measured part and circuit.

□ The meter displays the forward bias value □ The meter displays the approximate
of the measured diode. If the poles of the resistance value between measured
test leads are connected inversely, the points. Here if the resistance value
meter will display “OL”. between measured points is less than
50±20 Ω, the buzzer will make a sound.

For on-line measuring diode, the

meter displays the forward voltage
drop at forward measurement; the
reverse measurement depends on
the values of other elements
connected in parallel at both ends
of diode.

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5 Measuring capacitance 7 Measuring A C and D C current
CAUTION: To avoid the meter or measured WARNING: To avoid damage to the meter or
equipment from being damaged, cut off all injury if the fuse blows, never attempt an
power supply of measured circuits and in-circuit current measurement where the
discharge all high voltage capacitors before open-circuit potential to earth (ground) is
on/off measurement. greater than 250V.
The capacitance ranges of the meter are
The DC current range is 400uA, 4.000mA,
4.000nF, 40.00nF, 400.0nF, 4.000uF,
40.00uF, 100.0uF. 40.00mA, and 400.0mA .The AC current
□ Turn the rotary switch to the range is 400uA, 4.000mA, 40.00mA,
position (1). and 400.0mA.
□ Press the FUNC key (2) and select the □ Cut off the power of the measured circuit.
CAP measuring range. Discharge all high voltage capacitance on
□ Apply the two ends of the test leads to the measured circuit.
measure the two pins of the capacitance □ Turn the rotary switch to the mA or uA
under test and read the measured value position (1). When the measured current
on the LCD. is less than 400uA, select the uA position.
When the measured current is
NOTE: The meter will take some time to 4mA~400mA, select the mA position.
stabilize the reading when the capacitance
is high. A small capacitance with less than □ Disconnect the circuit under test. Connect
10nF subtracts from the distribution the black test lead to the end of dis
capacitance of the meter and lead (namely connected circuit under test (with lower
displayed base number) when measuring. voltage). Connect the red test lead to the
other end of the disconnected circuit
under test (with higher voltage).
6 Measuring frequency and duty cycle □ Switch on the power of the circuit, and then
□ Turn the rotary switch to the read the reading displayed on the LCD. If the
display only displays “OL”, it indicates that
position (1). the input exceeds the selected range. Move
the rotary dial to a higher range.
□ Press the Hz% key (2). For frequency,
□ Cut off the power to the measured circuit.
select the Hz range. For duty cycle, Discharge all capacitances, take off the
select the % range. test leads and recover the circuit.
□ Apply the two ends of the test leads to
measure the frequency or duty cycle When measuring DC current, if the test
NOTE: Connect the measuring current of
leads are reversely connected to the
value of the circuit under test. the meter in series, not connected in
circuit , the display will change into
parallel. This prevents damage to the
negative, but not affect measuring
□ Read the value that displays on the LCD. meter or endangering personal safety.
accuracy.

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