MASTECH’ AC DIGITAL CLAMP METER oN oO lb. interiek MASTECH’ EESAFETY INFORMATION 1.4 PRELIMINARY 1.2 DURING USE 1.3 SYMBOLS. 1.4 MAINTENANCE DESCRIPTION 2.1 NAMES OF COMPONENTS: 2.2 SWITCH, BUTTONS AND INPUT JACKS EN sPEcIFICATIONS 3.1 GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS 3.2 ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS EMOPERATION INSTRUCTIONS 4.1 HOLD READINGS 4.2 SWITCHING RANGES 4.3 SWITCHING FUNCTIONS 444 BACK LIGHT“ 45 AUTO POWER OFF 4,8 PREPARAING FOR MEASUREMENT. 4,7 MEASURING AC CURRENTMASTECH’ MASTECH’ ate 4.8 MEASURING AC VOLTAGE 7 4.9 MEASURING DC VOLTAGE 19 4.10 MEASURING FREQDUTY cycte "2" 4.11 MEASURING RESISTANCE 23 4.12 TESTING DIODES 2s 4.413 TESTING CONTINUITY 27 4.14 TESTING CAPACITANCE” 29 4.45 MEASURING TEMPERATURE 3 EE MAINTENANCE™ a 5:1 REPLACING THE BATTERIES a 5.2 REPLACING TEST LEADS ot 33 GRAccessories EB SAFETY INFORMATION WARNING Be extromely careful wnon using his meta. Improper use of hs dove Gan rosin dectle shel or destin of thé ma Ta a nama fet precautions and falow tho safoguarss sugested ns mara {Bevplt fal neionalty ofthe mete and ensue sof operation, please read careuly and folow te deactons inthe mana tho Equipment i Used ha manner net spectes by the manufacturer, the] protection provided by the equipment may be impeites ‘This meter is designed and manufactured according to safely requirements of EN 61010-1, EN 61010-2-032, EN 61010-2083 conceming electronic measuring instruments with a measurement CAT Il 600V and poltuton degree 2 and safety requirements for handheld clamps for elecical measurement and tas. 4.4 PRELIMINARY > 1 When using the meter concerning: ‘General protection against electric shock Protection ofthe meter against misuse 2, When te meter fs delvered, chack whather has been damaged in transi. 3, After being stored under harsh conditions, the meter should be ‘checked and confirmed for any damages that may have occurred. 4.Test leads must be kept in good condition. Before using, check iether the insulation on test leads has been damaged and any wiee has been exposed, 5, Use the lest leads supplied to ensure operational safety I required, they must be replaced with test leads ofthe same model or cass. 4.2 DURING USE > 1. Do nat ake measurements that exceed the profecton limit vaies| indicated inthe specticatons. 2 Do not touch the mot tps ofthe test leads when the meter is connocted to the ctu being measured. 3. Keep your frgers behind the probe bares when taking measurements vith an eflectve votage above BOV DC or 20V mms AC. user must observe allnormal safety ulesMASTECH’ MASTECH’ “Do not lake vollage measurements the value between the feminals ‘and earth ground exceeds 600V. 5. Select the highest range Ifthe value to be measured is unknown, 6. Disconnect the test leas from the crit under test before turing the rotary selector to change functions 7. Do nel measure the resistance, diode or contin of lve crouts. £8. Do not connect the meter to any voltage source while the rotary selector is in the curent, resistance, diode or continuity range. {8 Do nol use the meter near explosive gases, steam or di 410. Stop using the mete any abnormalities 6 fats ae observed +1 Do not use the meter unless fs rear case and batery covers securely {astoned i its orginal positon 12, Do not store or use the meter in areas exposed to drs sunlight, 2 high temperatures orth hign eative humic. 1.3 SYMBOLS > Note-Important safety information, refer tothe instruction manual 4.4 MAINTENANCE > 4. Do not attempt ta remove the rear ease to adjust or repair the meter. ‘Such actions should only be performed by a technician who fully Understands the meter and the danger involved, 2. Before opering the case and battery cover of the meter, always lsconnect the test leads from all sources of electric curent. 3. To avoid any electric shock caused by incorect readings, replace the battris immediataly when the [=3]'symbol appears on the display. 4. Use a damp cloth and mid detergent io clean the meter, do not use abrasives or solvents 5, Tum the rotary selector to OFF poston to switch off the power when the meter is notin use 6. Remove the batteries to avoid damage tothe metor it wil not be used for along time, EA DESCRIPTION “Application around and removal from UNINSULATED HAZARDOUS LIVE conductors is permitted, Caution, possibility of electric shock Equipment protected throughout by double insulation or reinforced insulation [Conforms to UL STD. 61010-1, 61010-2-032, 161010-2-033; Cerlified to CSASTD C22.2 NO. 161010-1, 61010-2-032, 61010-2-033, ‘Complies with European (EU) safely standard Earth (ground) TERMINAL Direct current ~ _| Alternating current AS) 2 Plsp> CAT Ill: MEASUREMENT CATEGORY Il is applicable to test and measuring circuits connected to the distribution part of the building's low-voltage MAINS installation, + This meter isa portable professional measuring insrument with an LCD ‘wth backight for easy reading, The ‘singlehand operation’ design of the range sich makes measurement simple and easy. Overload protection and low battery ination are provided. tis an ideal mul funcion Instrument with lls of practical appicaions for professional, workshop, school, hobby and home use. +The meter can perorm measurements of AC cure, ACIDC voltage, resistance, continuity, capactanes temperature, frequency and codes, + Both auloange and manual anges are avail + This meters equipped wth a reading hold function. + This meter has an auto pow ff featur, = The normal function ofthe product may be disturbed by strong Electro-Magnetic interference. Ifo, simply reset the product to resume normal operation by following the instruction manual. In case the function could not resume, please use the product in other locationMASTECH’ MASTECH’ e 99 © 2.1 NAMES OF COMPONENTS > © Current Clamp © Rango Buton (RAN) ® Panel © Reading Hol Biton (HOLD) © Trager 6 Rotary selector © Back Ligh Button (3%) (© OFF power switch © Funetion Switon ton (SEL) @ Rear Case © Hams © Baltary Cover Screw © Liguid Crystal Display (LCD) © Batley Cover © COM at PY CP) Protective Barer to warm the © np Jack ‘Sperator of the int of sate ‘eeess) 2.2 SWITCH, BUTTONS AND INPUT JACKS > 39 Butfon ~ Tums backlight onlof SEL Button - Switches between functions Hz!% Button - Displays frequencyiduty cycle in AC votage mode RAN Button - Switches to manual range. HOLD Button - For holding the reacing onthe display INPUT Jack - Positive input connection for measuring voage, resistance, diode and contin. (COM Jack - Common input connection for voltage, res'stance, dlode and continuity measurements OFF Position - For ting ofthe power. Rotary Selector - For selecting functions and ranges. Clamp - For measuring currentMASTECH’ MASTECH’ Ell SPECIFICATIONS Calibration is required once a year, to be carried out at @ temperature between 18°C and 28 °C (64°F to 82°F) and relative humclty below 75%, 3.1 GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS > “Ao range and manual range options ae avaiable Overrange protection is provided for all ranges, Maximum vaiage between terminals and earth ground: 600V DC or rms AC Operating aitude: max. 2000 meters (7000 f.) Display: LCD Maximum dspay value: 3999 digs Polar indication: for negative pola Overrange indication: ‘0! or “OL! ‘9. Sampling Time: approx. 0.4 second per sample 40. Unit incicaton: funtion and unit 11, Auto power off tine: 15 min 12, Operating power : 1 5V*3 AAA batteries 13, Low batery indication: * F3] ‘on LCD 14, Temperature factor: < 0.1 Accuracy 15, Operating temperature: O°C to 40°C(32°F to 104°F) 16, Storage temperature: -10°C to 50°C(10°F to 122°F) 47, Dimensions: 208%78*35mm 18. Woight: approximate 340g (including batteries) 2 ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS > ‘Ambient temperature: 2325°C Relative humility: < 75% 32.1 AG Current Range | Resoiaion | Aearaay 5% of fag °20 GgiarOSA 1A 4A oon (3.0% of rég +20 digs) 40% of rdg #10 dighs)-A 40a ota ‘ +10 dias H2.5% of rég +10 digits) won| aA 225% of rég +10 digs) 00a [1A H15% of rdg>5 digits) Max. input curent: 600A Frequency range: 80 1o 60Hz Response: average, calbrated in ms of sine wave 3.2.2AC Voltage Range | Resolution | Accuracy ‘oonv | oamv a o.001v a0v ow (1.0% of rdg + 10 digits) “400V av B00v WV HAH of rag +10 dials) Inputimpedance: 1OMa Max. input voltage: B00V' rms AC Frequency range: 40 to 20042 Response: average, calrated in rms of sine wave NOTE: ‘At smal voltage ranges, unsteady readings wil appear before the test leaes contact the circu tis 's normal because the meter is highly sensitive, ‘When the tat leads contact te cuit, the trus reading wil be snowMASTECH’ MASTECH’ 32.3 DC Voltage 3.2.6 Continuity Input impedance: 10Ma Max. input voltage: 600V DC NOTE: A‘ small olage ranges, unsteady readings will appear before the test leads contact ihe circu this is normal because tre meter is highly sensitive ‘When the tt leads contact the cru, the ue reading vl be shown 3.2.4 Resistance Range | Resolution | Accuracy zon _[ oi KO. Doo 40K9 for 21.2% of 1g +2 digits) oon | 01a aula doomwa zoe | ooma 22.0% of rag + 5 digs) Open crcalt voliage: 0.25V 3.2.5 Diode Range | Resolution | Function DE | oooiw | Siplas arrosnate Tord vtage of Forward DC current ~ TA Reversed DC votaga ~1.9V. oa) [owa Sea) oan eee am H ae 327 Capacitance OnE [_0.01nF S00nF | Oink SuF | 0.01NF S0uF | _0.01uF 700nF | _OtnF £(4.0% of rdg+10digits) 3.2.8 Frequency Range | Resolution Accuracy soHz | _0.01Hz 00H2 | _O7Hz BkHz | 0.01Hz | +(1.0%of rdg+Sdigits) S0kHz | _0.01Hz 7OokHz| _0.1KHz ~ Measurement range: 10~ 100kKHz 3.2.9 Duty Cycle Range [.1%-99.9% 0.19% Resolution ‘Accuracy 2(2.0%of rdg*Sdigits)MASTECH’ MASTECH’ 3.2.10 Temperature Range Resolution ‘Accuracy -20°C-750°C. 41°C. (2.0% ofrdg+2°C) EW OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS ‘4.1 HOLD READINGS > 1. Press the “HOLD” butlon fo hold the current reading onthe display 2. Press the “HOLD” button again to rotease the hold. ‘4.2 SWITCHING RANGES 11 The meters default range is AUTO" for curent, votage, resistance, capacitance and frequency modes. 2. Press the "RAN" bution for manual range mode. Each press ofthe button willncrease the range and wil return ta the lowest range ithe button is pressed atthe highest range. 3. Hold down the "RAN" bution for 2 seconds to return the meter to auto range. ‘4.3 SWITCHING FUNCTIONS > 1 Press the "SEL. button fo switch between AC ang DC measurements in volage mode, 2. Pross be “SEL button to suit between diode and continuly modes ‘4.4 BACKLIGHT ) 4. Hold the but to tu onthe back ight. The ight wi remain an for'6 dtoonde bore suometicaly tating ot 2.7o manuay tam of fhe back ig, had own he "baton, NOTE: LEDS, which equi large woking cent, ae the source ofthe back ligt Although the motors oqupped wit mort wl tam of the back 1h afer 1 sacons. rogue tae oe bac gh i soten hee fine atric. Therefore dono seth Dacciit uless necessary. ‘When the battery voliage is <3.6V, the *f3"symbol (low battery) will appear on the display. When the back ighis on, even i the batter is 23.6, the" E53]" may appear because of the back igh’ large working current which wil cause the voltage to drop. (The accuracy ofthe measurement cannot be assured when tne” E-4]" symbol appears.) f 0, YoU naed not replace the batteries. The baterles wil be good untl the "E3] symbol appears wien the back ight isnot boing used. [4.5 AUTO POWER OFF ‘ifthe meters nat used fora period of 15 minutes, the meter will power tse of 2 Tum the rotary selector or press any button to resume operation ofthe meter, [4.6 PREPARAING FOR MEASUREMENT > 1. Switch on the power by tung the rotary selector. Ifthe battery voiage is less than 3.8V, the ‘symbol will pear and the batteries should be repacea! 2. The ZX" symbol shows that the input voltage or current should not ‘exceed the specified vai in order to protect the intemal ccuiby from damage 3. Tum the rotary selector to the equited function and range to be ‘measured. Choose the highest range when the value tobe measured is unknown, 4. Connect the commen test lead fist and then the charged test leads ‘when making connection, Remove the charged ts lead frst when ‘disconnecting, [4.7 MEASURING AG CURRENT > ZX warninc Beware of Electrocution. Ensure thatthe test leads are disconnected from the meter before making current measurements 1, Set te rotary selector to the appropriate A~ poston 2. freed be, press the -RAN" button fo choose manual range made, 5, Brass the vigger to open jaw and fully enclose only one conductor. 4, Read the current value on the display 14MASTECH’ ‘NOTE: 1) Do not enclose more than one conductor in the jw 2) For optimum results, center the conductor inside the clamp. 3) In manual range mode, when ‘OL'is shown on the display it means the measurement has exceeded the range. Aigher range should be selected. «4)1n marual range mode, when the scale to be measured is unknown, sel the range to the highest seting. 5) "AX "means the maximum input current is 600A rms AC, MASTECH’ Correct IncorrectMASTECH’ ‘4.8 MEASURING AC VOLTAGE > AX warning Beware of Electrocuton Pay special atention to avoid electric shock when measuring high voltages, Do not measure voltages that may exceed S00V rms AC. 1 hig te Black test ead ito te COM jock and the red test ead int he INPUT 2, Sat he rlary selector tothe Vi poston. The mete’ dtauit made is AC wekage 5. necessary, pres the “RAN” buton to choose manual range mode 4 Connoat the fost ads othe volage sures oad orna for ‘roaarement 5. Road te vollage valve onthe spay NoTE: 1) small votage ranges, unsteady reatings may aopear before the tes loads cortact the cout. Tis is narmal because the meters highly sensite, When the test leads contact the ercu the tue reading willbe shown. 2) in manual ange modo, when ‘OL'is shown on the spay it means ihe measurement has exceeded the range. Ahigher range should be elected 3) In manual range mode, when the value to be measured is unknown, beforehand, soiect the highest range fist and lower the range accorcingy 4) "ZX" means the maximum input volage is 600V mms AC. 7 MASTECH’MASTECH’ ‘4.9 MEASURING DC VOLTAGE > AX warnine Boware of Electrocution. Pay special attention to avoid electric shock when measuring high| voltage Do not measure voltages that may excaed 600V DC. 1 Plag te black tost lead into the COM jack and the red tost load into the INPUT jack 2. Sel the rolary selector to the V= position. 5. Press the "SEL" bution fo switch to DCV measurement 4 Connect the fest leads tothe votage source or oad terminals for measurement '5. Read the voltage value on the display. The polarty symbol denotes ‘he poly ofthe red test load Nort 1) At small votage ranges, unsteady readings will appear before the test leads contact the eircut. This is normal because the meter is tighly sensitive, When the test leads contact the circu, the true reading wil be shown, 2) In manual range mode, when ‘Ol’ or -OL'is shown on the display it rmeans the measurement has exceeded the range. A higher range should be selects, 3) In manual range mode, when the scale to be measured is unknown beforehand, select the highest range frst and lower the range accoraingy 4) "AX" moans the maximum input voltage is 600V OC. MASTECH’MASTECH’ ‘410 MEASURING FREGIDUTY CYCLE > AX warnine Boware of Electrocution. Pay special attention to avoid electric shock when measuring high| voltage Do not measure voltages that may excaed 600V DC. 1 Plag te black tost lead into the COM jack and the red tost load into the INPUT jack 2. Sel the rolary selector to the V= position. 53, Press the “H2/%" button to switch to frequency measurement, 4. Connect the test leads tothe two ends ofthe sourence or load for measurement 5, Take the reading on the LCD. 6. Press the "Ha" button again to stch to duty eycle mode.connect the test leads across the circuit to be measured 7" Read measured duty cycle on the LCD. 4. Prass the "Hk" button lo relum to voltage mode. NOTE: 1) Al small vollage ranges, unsteady readings wll appear before the test leads contact the creut. Thi Is normal because the metor is highly sensitve, When the test leads contact the creuit, the tue reaging Wil be shown, 2) In manus range mode, when ‘OL’ er “OL'is shown on the display it ‘means the moasurement has exceeded the range. Aighor range should be selected 3) In manual range mode, when the scale to be measured is unknown beforehand, seloct the highest range fst ane lower tne range ‘accordingly. 4) "AX" means the maximum input voltage is 600V DC. MASTECH’MASTECH’ ‘4.11 MEASURING RESISTANCE > AX warNine Eware of Electrocution. [When measuring In-circut resistance, make sure that the power ofthe circuit under test has been turned off and that all capacitor have bean fully discharged, 1 Plug the black test lead into the GOM jack and the INPUT jack dea 2 Set the rotary selector to the 8 positon, 5. need be, press the "RAN" button to choose manual range mode, 4. Connect the fet leads fo the ends ofthe ressor or cul for measurement 5. Read the resistance value on the display NOTE: 1) In manual range made, when ‘OL’ or “OL''s shown onthe display it means the measurement has exceeded the range. A higher range Should be selected 2) When the inputs open, ‘OL’ wil appear onthe dspay to indicate that the range has been exceeded 4) For measuting resistances above 1M, t may take a few seconds to gel a steady racing, This fs normal for high resistance measurements Ted tes lead into MASTECH’MASTECH’ MASTECH’ 12 TESTING DIODES > 1 Plug the black test lead into the COM jack and the rad test lead into the INPUT jack et 2 Set the rotary selector to the 2 postion Press the SEL button once ta switch fo diode P+ mode {3 Connect th red test lead to the anode (+) and the back test lead to the cathode () ofthe diode. 4, Read the voiage drop value onthe dspay. NOTE: 41) The meter wil show the approximate forward voltage drop ofthe diode 2} When the test leads have been reversed or open, “OL will appear on the dspayMASTECH’ 4.13 TESTING CONTINUITY > AS warninc Beware of Electrocution Make sure thatthe power of the circuit has been turned off and the capacitors have been fully discharged before testing the continulty| of circu 1 Plug the Black test lead into the COM jack and the red test ead into the INPUT jack, eet 2. Set the rolary selector to the 2 positon 4. Press the "SEL" button to svich to vu) continuity tt 4. Connect the test lead to the two ends ofthe cult for measurement 5: Ifthe resistance of the cut being tested i less than <5004200, the buiten buzzer wil sound 6, Read the resistance value on the display, st lads are open or the resistance of the cru fs over 2000, OL" wil appear on tne display MASTECH’MASTECH’ 44 TESTING CAPACITANCE > AS warninc Beware of Electrocution, Make sure that the power of the circuit has been tumed off and the pacitors have been fully discharged before testing the continuity ofa cre “Pg he back et ad io he COM ack ad re eal endo feinPUT ack 2. Sect ay slectorto ne $8 postion. 5. Press te "SEL" buon ho tne o sth to capoctancs 4 Connect th es: leads the 9 end oe captor for messin 5 Roa he capsctane value on he dsp MASTECH’MASTECH’ ‘4.15 MEASURING TEMPERATURE > 1 Sel the rolary selecor tothe TEMP poston 2. Plug the black lead of the thermocouple info the COM jack and the red lea into the INPUT jack 3. Touch the thermocoupl's probe on the surface ofthe object under tos 4. Read the temporatre va on the cisplay EN MAINTENANCE 5.1 REPLACING THE BATTERIES > AXwarninc ‘To avoid electric shockimake sure the probes are \disconnected from the measured circutt before removing the rear caver. Make sure the rear cover is tightly screwed before lusing the instrument. GA Accessori AX WARNING Do not mix old and new batteries. Do not mix alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc), or rechargeable (ni-cad, ni-mh, etc) batteries. 1. ifthe symbol f°)" appears, it means that the batteries should be ‘replaced. 2. Loosen the screw of the battery cover and remave it 3. Replace the used batteries with new ones. 4, Relum the battery cover and tighten the screw. Nort Do not reverse the polarity ofthe batteries. 5.2 REPLACING TEST LEADS > Replace test leads if leads become damaged or worn. A\WARNING Use meet EN 61010-031 standard, rated CAT Ill 600V, or better test leads. 7 Test ends 2) Thermacounle Tp A. warminc erating Wana = To avoid electric shock, make sure thatthe test leads have been 3) Operating Manvel 15 clearly move away from the circuit under measurement before 4) 1.5 AAABattory S pieces ‘pening the battery cover 3) Case ‘piece R-00-05-1400