AN8008 Digital Multimeter User Manual ce Cen rt ae SSTA. Introduction AN8008 is the world's first 9999 counts palm-size auto-ranging digital multieter. The product is battery-powered with true-rms, LCD display and backlight. B. Safety Information To avoid possible electrical shock, fire, or personal injury, please read all safety information before you use the product. (1) Do NOT exceed the “maximum value” indicated in the Specification. (2) Examine the connection of the test leads and the insulation of the product before measuring voltage higher than 36V DC or 25V AC. (3) Disconnect the test leads from the circuit before changing the mode. (4) Misuse of mode or range can lead to hazards, be cautious. “OL” will be shown on the display when the input is out of range. (5) Safety symbols: a Hazardous Voltage = [Earth Double Insulated [Low Battery eras C. Specifications As Risk of Danger. Check the Use: Electrical Specifications Function Range Resolution Accuracy MAX. Value Other O.1mv DC Voltage 0.001V. 999.9V (Vv) 0.01V : a +(0.59%+3) DC Voltage 0.001mV a SOI 99.99mV + AC Voltage 750V (v) : O.1V +(1.0%+3) 40Hz-1kHz ‘AC Voltage (0.001mVv (mv) 0.01mV. coed DC Current 0.1mA ean Pain 2(1.0%+3) | 9.9998 DC Current |99.99pA _[0.01pA tu [aero Tosa +(0.8%+3) | 999.9yA AC Current |999.9mA_|0.1mA 9, (maga) [9.9998 [0.0010 eee |e fone ‘AC Current [99.99pA _[0.01pA erates (vA) _[999.99A_]0.1pA 99.990 __]0.010 2(1.0%93) 999.90 0.10 . 9.999kO. 0.001kQ Resistance [Poo nn +(0.5%+3) | 9.999M0 999.9kO 0.1kQ. 9.9999 _[0.001MO__|_#(1.5%+3)Function Range [Resolution] Accuracy | MAX. Value] Other 9.999nF 0.001nF | +(5.0%+20) 99.99nF 0.01nF 999.9nF O.1nF Capacitance 9.999pF, 0.001nF | +(2.0%+5) | 9.999mF 99.99 ,F 0.01yF 999.9pF O.1yF 9.999mF 0.001mF_|_#{5.0%+5) 99,99Hz 0.01Hz 999.9Hz O.4Hz 9.999kHz (0.001kHz Frequency 95, 99kHe Dore] £10.1%+2) | 9.999MHz 999.9kHz O.1kHz 9.999MHz __|0.001MHz Duty Cycle 1%°99% 0.1% 1{0.1%42) Diode Vv Continuity Vv ‘SOH2/100H2/200H2/300Hz/400Hz/S00Hz/600H2/700Hz/800Hz/ Square Wave Output 900H2/1000H2/2000H2/3000H2/4000H2/S000Hz General Specifications Display (LCD) 9999 Counts Ranging ‘Auto/Manual Material ‘ABS. Update Rate 3 Times/Second Ture RMS v Back Light v Data Hold v Low Battery Indication v ‘Auto Power Off vv Mechanical Specifications Dimension 130*65*32mm | Weight 130g (batteries included) Battery Type 1.5V AAA Batteries * 2 Warrant _____Oneyear Environmental Specifications een ‘Temperature 074°C Humidity. <15% cae Temperature -20°60°C Humidity =80% EN 61011 ‘Safety Specifications N 61326-1:2013, FCC Part 15 Subpart B:2016 Standard Accessories :201( Battery * 2pcs; Test Lead * 1 pair, Drawstring Pouch * ipc; English User Manual, Gift BoxD. Instruction (1) Front Panel (see the picture on the right ) 1. LCD display 2. Bottons 2a. RANGE/Backlight: press this botton to enter the manual range; each push increases the range; when the highest range is reached, next push will go back to the lowest range; to exit the manual range mode, turn the Rotary Switch to another mode and then turn it back. To turn on the backlight, press this botton for more than 2 seconds; long- press again to turn off. 2b. SELECT/HOLD: To toggle between different testing modes (functions), press this botton. To hold the current reading, press this botton for more than 2 seconds and you will see “HOLD” on the display; long-press again to turn off. 3. Rotary Switch: To change mode or range. (from OFF, clockwise) 3a, OFF 3b. DC Voltage (V)/AC Voltage (V)/Frequency (high voltage low freq cycle 3c. DC Voltage (mV}/AC Voltage (mV) 3d. Resistance/Continuity/Diode/Capacitance 3e. Frequency (low voltage high frequency)/Duty Cycle 3. DC Current (mA&A)/AC Current (mA&A) 3g. DC Current (WA)/AC Current (WA) 3h. Square Wave Output 4. AmA: Input terminal for current (mA&A) measurements. 5. COM: Common terminal for all measurements. 6. VOHz: Input terminal for voltage, current (WA), frequency, duty cycle, resistance, continuity, diode, capacitance measurements. Outout terminal for square wave. (2) Measure AC/DC Voltage 1. Connect the black test lead to the COM Terminal and connect the red test lead to the VOHz Terminal; 2. Turn the rotary switch to the DC Voltage (V) Mode, or the DC Voltage (mV) Mode; 3, Press SELECT to toggle between AC/DC; 4. Touch the probes to the correct test points of the circuit to measure the voltage; 5. Read the measured voltage on the display. *Caution: a. Do not measure voltage that exceeds the MAX Value as indicated in the Specifications; b. Do not touch high voltage circuit during measurements. -4-(3) Measure AC/DC Current (mA&A) 1. Connect the black test lead to the COM Terminal and connect the red test lead to the AmA Terminal; 2. Turn the rotary switch to the DC Current (mA&A) Mode; 3, Press SELECT to toggle between AC/DC; 4, Break the circuit path to be measured. Then connect the test leads across the break and apply power; 5, Read the measured current on the display. *Caution: a, Do not measure current that exceeds the MAX Value as indicated in the Specifications; b. Use the AmA Terminal and the DC Current (mA&A) Mode when you are measureing an unknown current. Then switch to the Termianl and the Mode if necessary. (4) Measure AC/DC Current (mA&A) 1. Connect the black test lead to the COM Terminal and connect the red test lead to the VOHz Terminal; 2. Turn the rotary switch to the DC Current (yA) Mode; 3. Press SELECT to toggle between AC/DC; 4, Break the circuit path to be measured. Then connect the test leads across the break and apply power; 5, Read the measured current on the display. *Caution: a. Do not measure current that exceeds the MAX Value as indicated in the Specifications; b. Use the AmA Terminal and the DC Current (mA&A) Mode when you are measureing an unknown current. Then switch to the Termian| and the Mode if necessary. Do not input voltage exceeds 36V DC or 25V AC when you are at the setting of measuring current. (5) Measure Resistance 1. Connect the black test lead to the COM Terminal and connect the red test lead to the VOHz Terminal; 2. Turn the rotary switch to the Resistance Mode, and the display will show “OL”; 3. Touch the probes to the desired test points of the circuit to measure the resistance; 4, Read the measured resistance on the display. *Caution: a, Disconnect circuit power and discharge all capacitors before you test resistance. b. Do not input voltage at the Resistance Mode. aoe(6) Measure Continuity 1. Connect the black test lead to the COM Terminal and connect the red test lead to the VOHz Terminal; 2. Turn the rotary switch to the Resistance Mode, press SELECT once to toggle to the Continuity Mode; 3. Touch the probes to the desired test points of the circuit; 4, The built-in beeper will beep when the resistance is lower than 509, which indicates a short circuit. *Caution: a. Do not input voltage at the Continuity Mode. (7) Measure Diode 1. Connect the black test lead to the COM Terminal and connect the red test lead to the VOHz Terminal; 2. Turn the rotary switch to the Resistance Mode, press SELECT twice to toggle to the Diode Mode; 3. Connect the red probe to the anode side and the black probe to the cathode side of the diode being tested; 4, Read the forward bias voltage value on the display; 5, If the polarity of the test leads is reversed with diode polarity or the diode is broken, the display reading shows “OL”. *Caution: a. Do not input voltage at the Diode Mode. b. Disconnect circuit power and discharge all capacitors before you test diode. (8) Measure Capacitance 1. Connect the black test lead to the COM Terminal and connect the red test lead to the VQHz Terminal; 2. Turn the rotary switch to the Resistance Mode, press SELECT three times to toggle to the Capacitance Mode; 3. Connect the red probe to the anode side and the black probe to the cathode side of the capacitor being tested; 4, Read the measured capacitance value on the display once the reading is stablized. *Caution: a. Disconnect circuit power and discharge all capacitors before you test capacitance. (9) Measure Frequency and Duty Cycle 1. Connect the black test lead to the COM Terminal and connect the red test lead to the VOHz Terminal; 2. To measure high voltage low frequency, turn the rotary switch to the DC Voltage(V) Mode; press SELECT twice to toggle to the Frequency Mode or press SELECT three times to toggle to the Duty Cycle Mode. To measure low voltage high frequency, turn the rotary switch to the Frequency Mode; press SELECT once to toggle to the Duty Cycle Mode; 3. Touch the probes to the desired test points of the circuit; 4, Read the measured frequency/duty cycle value on the display. -6-(10) Square Wave Output 1, Connect the black test lead to the COM Terminal and connect the red test lead to the VOHz Terminal; ; 2. Turn the rotary switch to the Square Wave Output Mode, and the default output frequency is 50Hz, to change the output frequency, press the SELECT botton; 3. Touch the probes to the desired test points. *Caution: a, Do not input voltage at the Square Wave Output Mode. (11) Auto Power Off 1. The product automatically powers off after 15 minutes of inactivity; 2. The built-in beeper beeps 5 times 1 minute before power off; 3. To restart the product, press SELECT botton; 4, To disable the Auto Power Off function, hold down the SELECT botton when turning on the product, you will hear five beeps if you have successfully disabled the function. E. Genearl Maintenance Beyond replacing batteries and fuses, do not attempt to repair or service the product unless you are qualified to do so and have the relevant calibration, performance test, and service instructions. (1) Do not operate the product around hot, wet, flammable, explosive or magnetic environments. (2) Clean the product with damp cloth and mild detergent; do not use abrasives or solvents. (3) Remove the input signals before you clean the product. (4) Remove the batteries if you will not use the product for a long time to prevent possible battery leak. (5) When “ is shown on the display, batteries shall be replaced as below: 1. Loosen the screw and remove the battery cover; 2. Replace the used batteries with new batteries of the same type; 3. Place the battery cover back and fasten the screw. (6) Replace fuses as above steps. Use only fuses of the same type as the original ones. Warning: |. Do NOT exceed the “maximum value” indicated in the Specification; . Do NOT input voltage at the Current Mode, the Resistance Mode, the Diode Mode, the Continuity Mode, or the Temperature Mode; }. Do NOT use the product when the batteries or the battery cover is not placed properly; |. Turn off the product and remove the test leads from the test points before changing batteries or fuses.F. Troubleshooting If your product do not function as normal, the following steps may help you. If the problem still cannot be solved, please contact your dealer. Problem Possible Reason Display Mulfunction Low battery; replace batteries A symbol Replace batteries No current input Replace fuse LIMITED WARRANTY AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY Customers enjoy one-year warranty from the date of purchase. This warranty does not cover fuses, disposable batteries, or damage from accident, neglect, misuse, alternation, contamination, or abnormal conditions of operation or handling. All rights reserved. Specifications are subject to change without notice.