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INTRODUCTION

This versatile multimeter can be used for taking a variety of

measurements, including AC and DC voltage, AC and DC current,

resistance and continuity.

The built-in sensors allow for accurate reading of sound, luminance,

and humidity. This meter was designed for the homeowner,

hobbyist, and professional needing to make electrical and electronic

equipment measurements.

SPECIFICATIONS

Display 3-3/4 digit LCD with a backlight

Measurement Rate Updates 2 to 3 / sec.

Over-Range

Indication

“OL” shown on the display

Negative Polarity

Indication

"–" displayed automatically

Low Battery

Indication

+– is displayed when the battery voltage

drops below the operating voltage

Full Range Overload Protection

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Auto Power Off About 15 minutes after the power is

turned on.

To resume, the power needs to be turned

off then turned on again.

Operating

Temperature

0°C to 40°C, < 75%RH

Storage

Temperature

-30°C to 60°C, < 85%RH

Operating Altitude 0 m to 2000 m

Power Single Standard 9V battery

Size 162 mm x 83 mm x 47 mm

Weight 310 g (including battery)

Accessories Test Leads, 9V Battery, Owner’s Manual

ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Accuracy is speciﬁed for a period of one year after calibration and

at 18°C to 28°C and RH<75%. Normally, accuracy speciﬁcations take

the form of: ± (% of reading + number of least signiﬁcant digits)

DC VOLTAGE

Range Resolution Accuracy

400mV 0.1mV ± (1.0% +5)

4V 1mV ± (0.8% +3)

40V 10mV

250V 100mV

Input impedance: >1,000Ω for the 400mV range; 10Ωfor all

other ranges

Max. Permitted input: 250V DC or AC

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AC VOLTAGE

Range Resolution Accuracy

4V 1mV ± (1.0% +5)

40V 10mV

250V 100mV

Input impedance: 10MΩ

Max. permitted input: 250V DC or AC

Frequency range: 40 Hz to 400 Hz

Response: Average, calibrated in rms of sine wave

DC CURRENT

Range Resolution Accuracy

400ΩA 0.1ΩA± (1.2% +3)

4,000ΩA 1ΩA

40mA 10Ω!

400mA 100ΩA

4A 1mA ± (1.8% +3)

10A 10mA ± (2.0% +5)

Overload protection:

1. For mA°C jack inputs: Fuse, 500mA/250V, fast action

2. For 10A jack inputs: Fuse, 10A/250V, fast action

Max. input current: 10A (For inputs > 5A: measurement

duration < 10 sec., interval > 15 min.)

Max. voltage drop: 400mV

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AC CURRENT

Range Resolution Accuracy

400ΩA 0.1ΩA± (1.5% + 5)

4,000ΩA 1ΩA

40mA 10ΩA

400mA 100ΩA

4A 1mA ± (2.0% + 5)

10A 10mA ± (2.5% + 5)

Overload protection:

1. For mA°C jack inputs: Fuse, 500mA / 250V, fast action

2. For 10A jack inputs: Fuse, 10A / 250V, fast action

Max. input current: 10A (For inputs > 5A: measurement duration

< 10 sec., interval > 15 min.)

Max. voltage drop: 400mV

Frequency range: 40 Hz to 400 Hz

Response: Average, calibrated in rms of sine wave

RESISTANCE

Range Resolution Accuracy

400Ω0.1Ω± (1.0% + 5)

4kΩ1Ω± (1.0% +3)

40kΩ10Ω

400kΩ100Ω

4MΩ1kΩ

40MΩ10kΩ± (2.0% +5)

Overload protection: 250V AC/DC

Open circuit voltage: approximately 0.25V

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FREQUENCY

Range Resolution Accuracy

10 Hz 0.01 Hz ± (1.0% + 3)

100 Hz 0.1 Hz ± (0.8% +3)

1 kHz 1 Hz

10 kHz 10 Hz

100 kHz 100 Hz ± (1.0% + 3)

200 kHz 1 kHz

> 200 kHz Not Speciﬁed

Input voltage: 1 V rms to 20 V rms

Overload protection: 250V AC/DC

CAPACITANCE (USE RELATIVE MODE)

Range Resolution Accuracy

4nF 0.001nF ± (4.0% +5)

40nF 0.01nF

400nF 0.1nF

4ΩF1nF

40ΩF10nF

100ΩF100nF ± (8.0% + 5)

Overload protection: 250V AC/DC

TEMPERATURE

Range Resolution Accuracy

-20°C to

400°C

0.1°C ±1.5% ±3°C

400°C to

1,000°C

1°C ±2.0% ±3°C

Overload protection: Fuse, 500mA / 250V, fast action

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Notes:

1. Use K-type thermocouple wire.

2. Accuracy does not include thermocouple error.

3. Accuracy speciﬁcation assumes ambient temperature is stable

to ± 1°C. For ambient temperature changes of ± 5°C, rated

accuracy applies after 1 hour.

DUTY CYCLE

Range Resolution Accuracy

5% to 95% 0.1% 1 Hz to 10 kHz: ± (2.0% +5)

> 10 kHz: Not Speciﬁed

Input voltage: 3Vp-p to 10Vp-p

Overload protection: 250V AC/DC

HUMIDITY (%RH)

Range Resolution Working Temperature

30% to 90% 0.1% 0°C to 40°C

Response time:

1. 45% RH to 90% RH ≤ 10 min.

2. 90% RH to 45% RH ≤ 15 min.

SOUND LEVEL (DB)

Range Resolution Frequency

35 dB to 100 dB 0.1 dB 100 Hz to 10,000 Hz

INTENSITY OF ILLUMINATION (LUX)

Range Resolution

400 x 10 Lux 1 Lux

4,000 x 10 Lux 10 Lux

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DIODE AND CONTINUITY

Range Introduction Test Condition

The approximate forward

voltage drop of the diode

will be displayed.

Open circuit voltage:

approximately 1.5V

The built-in buzzer will

sound if the resistance is

approximately 50Ω. The

buzzer will not sound if the

resistance is more than 120Ω.

Open circuit voltage:

approximately 0.45V

Overload protection:

250V AC/DC

Overload protection:

250V AC/DC

IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

WARNING! Read and understand all instructions before using the

tool. The operator must follow basic precautions to reduce the

risk of personal injury and / or damage to the equipment. Before

allowing someone else to use the tool, make sure they are aware of

all safety information.

WARNING! The warnings, cautions and instructions discussed in

this instruction manual cannot cover all possible conditions and

situations that may occur. Common sense and caution are factors

that cannot be built into this product, but must be supplied by

the operator.

NOTE: Keep this manual for the safety warnings, precautions and

operating, inspection and maintenance instructions.

WORK AREA

1. Operate in a safe work environment. Keep your work area

clean and well lit.

2. Keep anyone not wearing the appropriate safety equipment

away from the work area.

NOTE: Minimize distractions in the work environment.

Distractions can cause you to lose control of the tool.

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3. Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such

as in the presence of ﬂammable liquids, gases, or dust. Power

tools create sparks, which may ignite the dust or fumes.

4. Always lock up tools and keep them out of the reach

of children.

PERSONAL SAFETY

CAUTION! Wear protective equipment approved by the Canadian

Standards Association (CSA) or American National Standards

Institute (ANSI) when using the digital multimeter.

1. Dress properly, wear protective equipment. Use breathing, ear,

eye, face, foot, hand, and head protection. Always wear ANSI

approved impact safety goggles, which must provide both

frontal and side protection. Protect your hands with suitable

gloves. Wear a full face shield if your work creates metal

ﬁlings or wood chips. Protect your head from falling objects

by wearing a hard hat. Wear an ANSI approved dust mask or

respirator when working around metal, wood and chemical

dusts and mists. Wear ANSI approved earplugs. Protective,

electrically non-conductive clothes and non-skid footwear

are recommended when working. Wear steel-toed boots to

prevent injury from falling objects.

2. Control the tool, personal movement and the work

environment to avoid personal injury or damage to the tool.

Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use your

common sense.

3. Do not operate any machine / tool when tired or under the

inﬂuence of drugs, alcohol or medications.

4. Do not overreach when operating a tool. Proper footing and

balance enables better control of a tool in

unexpected situations.

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SPECIFIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

This multimeter has been designed according to IEC-61010

concerning electronic measuring instruments with a measurement

category II (CAT II 250V) and pollution degree 2. Measuring

Category II (CAT II) is for measurement performed on circuits

directly connected to low voltage installation (for example,

measurements on household appliances, portable tools and similar

equipment). Do not use this multimeter for measurements within

Measurements Category II and IV.

WARNING! To avoid possible electric shock or personal injury,

follow these guidelines:

1. Ensure that the battery is correctly placed in the battery case

and connected properly.

2. Do not operate with the battery cover or portions of the case

removed or loosened.

3. Do not use the multimeter if it is damaged. Before you use

the multimeter, inspect the case. Inspect the test leads

for damaged insulation or exposed metal. Check test lead

continuity. Damaged leads should be replaced.

4. Do not use the multimeter if it operates abnormally. Protection

may be impaired. When in doubt, have the multimeter serviced

by an authorized service centre.

5. Do not operate the multimeter around explosive gas, vapour

or dust.

6. Do not apply a voltage or current higher than the selected

range’s upper limit between terminals.

7. Before use, verify the multimeter’s operation by measuring a

known voltage.

8. When measuring current, turn off the power to the circuit

before connecting the multimeter to the circuit. Remember to

place the multimeter in series with the circuit.

9. Use caution when working above 30V AC rms, 42V peak, or

60V DC. Such voltages pose a shock hazard.

10. Do not touch any naked conductor with bare hands or skin and

do not ground yourself.

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11. Connect the black test lead before connecting the red test

lead. When disconnecting the test leads, always disconnect the

red test lead ﬁrst.

12. Remove the test leads from the multimeter before opening the

battery cover or the case.

13. Replace the battery as soon as the low battery indicator

appears on the LCD display.

14. When in Relative mode or Data Hold mode, REL or is

displayed on the LCD display. Caution must be used because

hazardous voltage may be present.

CAUTION! To avoid possible damage to the multimeter or to the

equipment under test, follow these guidelines:

1. Disconnect the circuit power and discharge all capacitors

before measuring resistance or continuity.

2. Select the proper function and range for your measurement.

3. Before measuring current, turn off the power to the circuit

before connecting the multimeter to the circuit.

4. Before rotating the range switch to change functions,

disconnect the test leads from the circuit under test.

5. Remove the test leads from the multimeter before opening the

battery cover or the case.

6. When ﬁnished measuring, switch off the power. Be sure to

remove the battery when storing for long periods to avoid

leakage problems.

7. Do not use or store this instrument in direct sunlight, high

temperature and high humidity.

TOOL USE AND CARE

WARNING! Do not use the tool if the power switch does not

function properly. Any tool that cannot be controlled with the ON /

OFF switch is dangerous and must be repaired.

1. Use the correct tool for the job. Maximise performance and

safety by using the tool for its intended task.

2. Do not modify this tool or use for a purpose for which it was

not designed.

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3. This tool was designed for a speciﬁc function.

Do Not:

a. Modify or alter the tool, all parts and accessories are

designed with built-in safety features that may be

compromised if altered.

b. Use the tool in a way for which it was not designed.

UNPACKING

1. Carefully remove the tool from the package.

a. Retain the packing material until you have carefully

inspected and satisfactorily operated the tool.

2. Make sure that all the items in the parts list are included.

3. Inspect the parts carefully to make sure the tool was not

damaged while shipping.

WARNING! If any part is missing, do not operate the tool until the

missing parts are replaced. Failure to do so could result in serious

personal injury.

PARTS IDENTIFICATION

1 Display

2 RANGE button – Used to

switch the meter between

the autorange mode and the

manual range mode.

3. SELECT button – Used to

switch the multimeter between

DC and AC functions, or

between diode and

continuity functions.

4. HOLD button – Used to hold

present reading on the display.

5. Function-Range switch – Used

to select the required function or range, as well as turn off the

multimeter. To preserve the battery life, set this switch to the

OFF position when the multimeter is not in use.

6. 10A Terminal – Plug-in connector for the red test lead for AC/

DC current measurements between 400mA and 10A.

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7. mA°C Terminal – Plug-in connector for the red test lead for

AC/DC current measurements less than 400 mA.

It is also the plug-in connector for the red plug (+) of the

K-type thermocouple.

8. COM Terminal – Plug-in connector for the black test lead for

all measurements. It is also the plug-in connector for the black

plug (-) of the K-type thermocouple.

9. VΩHz Terminal – Plug-in connector for the red test

lead for all measurements except temperature and current

measurements.

10. Button – Press and hold down this button for approximately

1 second to turn on the backlight. Press the button again to

turn off the backlight.

11. REL Button – Used to set the multimeter to Relative mode.

12. Hz% Button – Used to switch the multimeter between

frequency and duty cycle measurements.

13. Holster

SENSOR IDENTIFICATION

The sensors are located at the

top of the multimeter inside

the case.

1. Sound Sensor

2. Light Sensor

3. Humidity Sensor

LCD DISPLAY

1. Continuity test is selected

2. Diode test is selected

3. Autorange mode is

selected

4. Relative mode is active

5. Data HOLD is enabled

6. Negative sign

7. DC

8. AC

9. Low battery indicator

10. Units of measurement (see the following table)

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mV, V Voltage Unit

mV: Millivolt; V:Volt

1V = 103mV

ΩA, mA, A Current Unit

ΩA: Microamp; mA: Milliamp; A: Ampere

1A = 103mA = 106ΩA

Ω, kΩ, MΩResistance Unit

Ω: Ohm; kΩ: Kilohm; MΩ: Megohm

1MΩ = 103kΩ - 106Ω

F, nF, ΩFCapacitance Unit

F: Farad; nF: Nanofarad; ΩF: Microfarad

1F = 106ΩF = 109nF = 1012pF

°C Temperature Unit

°C: Degrees Celsius

Hz, kHz,

MHz

Frequency Unit

Hz: Hertz; kHz: Kilohertz; MHz: Megahertz

1MHz = 103kHz = 106Hz

% Used For Duty Cycle Measurement

%: Percent

lux Unit Of Illumination

dB Unit Of Sound Measurement

%RH Unit Of Relative Humidity

%: Percent

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OPERATION

USING RELATIVE MODE

Relative mode is available for all functions except for frequency and

duty cycle functions. When Relative mode is enabled, the multimeter

stores the present reading as a reference for

subsequent measurements

To enable Relative mode:

1. Take a reading with the multimeter, and then press the REL

button. The multimeter enables Relative mode and stores the

present reading as a reference for subsequent measurements.

REL appears on the LCD display along with a zero reading.

2. Take a new measurement. The display shows the difference

between the reference measurement and the

new measurement.

3. To exit Relative mode, press the REL button again.

USING DATA HOLD MODE

When Data Hold mode is enabled, the multimeter holds the present

reading on the display.

To enable Data Hold mode:

1. Take a reading with the multimeter, and then press the HOLD

button. appears on the LCD display indicating that Data Hold

mode has been enabled. The multimeter will hold the reading

on the display until the multimeter exits the Data Hold mode.

2. To exit Data Hold mode, press the HOLD button again. The

indicator no longer appears on the display.

SWITCHING TO MANUAL RANGE MODE

Autorange mode is enabled by default in measurement functions

that have both autorange and manual range modes. When the

multimeter is in autorange mode, AUTO appears on the display. To

switch to manual range mode:

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1. Press the RANGE button. The multimeter enters manual range

mode and AUTO no longer appears on the display. Each time

that the RANGE button is pressed, the range will increase.

When the highest range is reached, the multimeter wraps back

to the lowest range.

2. To exit the manual range mode, press and hold the RANGE

button for two seconds. The multimeter returns to autorange

mode and AUTO appears on the display.

USING THE BUILT-IN BUZZER

When you press a button on the multimeter, the built-in buzzer

will sound a beep if the press is effective. The buzzer will beep

ﬁve times, one minute before the meter turns off automatically,

and will sound one long beep right before the multimeter turns off

automatically. The buzzer also sounds in any of the

following conditions:

1. In AC voltage measurement when the AC voltage under test

exceeds 750V.

2. In DC voltage measurement when the DC voltage under test

exceeds 1,000V.

3. When the unit ΩA appears on the display and the current

under test exceeds 4,000ΩA.

4. When the unit mA appears on the display and the current

under test exceeds 400mA.

5. When the unit A appears on the display and the current under

test exceeds 10A.

MEASURING AC OR DC VOLTAGE

WARNING! To avoid electric shock or damage to the meter, do not

attempt to measure DC voltage higher than 250V or AC voltage

higher than 250V rms.

1. Connect the black test lead to the COM terminal and the red

test lead to the VΩHz terminal.

2. Set the function-range switch to the V≂ range position.

3. To select either AC or DC voltage measurement, press the

FUNC button.

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NOTE: If you are using the manual range mode, and the

voltage to be tested is unknown beforehand, set the

function-range switch to the highest range position ﬁrst and

then reduce range by range until the satisfactory resolution

is obtained.

4. Connect the red test lead to the positive terminal of the circuit

to be tested and the black test lead to the negative terminal of

the circuit.

5. Read the DC voltage value on scale B.

MEASURING AC OR DC CURRENT

NOTE: ≂ denotes both direct and alternating current.

1. Connect the black test lead to the COM terminal. If the current

to be measured is less than 400mA, connect the red test lead

to the mA°C terminal. If the current to be measured is between

400mA and 10A, connect the red test lead to the 10A terminal.

NOTE: When using the 10A terminal, the function-range switch

must always be in the 10A≂ range position.

2. Set the function-range switch to the ΩA≂, mA≂, or

10A≂ range position.

NOTE: If you are using either the autorange or manual range

mode, and the voltage to be tested is unknown beforehand,

set the function-range switch to the highest range position

ﬁrst and then reduce range by range until the satisfactory

resolution is obtained.

3. To select either AC or DC current measurement, press the

FUNC button.

4. Remove power from the circuit to be tested and discharge

any capacitors and inductors.

5. Connect the test leads into the circuit so that the meter is in

series with the circuit where current is to be measured. The

current should enter through the red lead (positive side) and

leave through the black lead (negative side) in order for the

multimeter to indicate in an upscale direction.

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6. Turn on the power to the circuit under test, and then read

the current on the display. For DC current measurement, the

polarity of the red test lead connection will also be indicated.

7. Turn off the power to the circuit under test. Discharge all

capacitors and inductors. Remove the test leads from the

circuit under test.

MEASURING RESISTANCE

1. Connect the black test lead to the COM terminal and the red

test lead to the VΩHz terminal.

NOTE: The polarity of the red lead is positive (+).

2. Set the function-range switch to the Ω range position.

3. Make sure the load to be tested is without power and all

capacitors are fully discharged.

4. Connect the test leads across the resistance under

measurement, and then read the resistance on the display. For

resistance about 1MΩ, the multimeter may take a few seconds

to stabilize the reading. This is normal for high

resistance measuring.

NOTE: When the input is connected (i.e. at open circuit), OL

will be displayed for the over range condition.

CONTINUITY TEST

1. Connect the black test lead to the COM terminal and the red

test lead to the VΩHz terminal.

2. Set the function-range switch to the range position.

3. Press the FUNC button until appears on the display.

4. Turn off the power to the circuit under test, and then discharge

all capacitors and inductors.

5. Connect the test leads across the circuit being measured.

6. If the resistance of the circuit is less than 50Ω, the built-in

buzzer will sound.

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MEASURING CAPACITANCE

1. Connect the black test lead to the COM terminal and the red

test lead to the VΩHz terminal.

2. Set the function-range switch to the range position.

3. Discharge the capacitor being measured.

4. Connect the test leads to the capacitor.

5. Wait until the reading is stable, and then read the capacitance

on the display.

NOTE: for high-capacitance measurement, it may take up

to 30 seconds for the multimeter to measure capacitance.

To improve the accuracy of low-capacitance measurements,

subtract the residual capacitance of the meter and the

test leads.

MEASURING FREQUENCY AND DUTY CYCLE

1. Connect the black test lead to the COM terminal and the red

test lead to the VΩHz terminal.

2. Set the function-range switch to the Hz% range position.

3. Press the Hz% button to select frequency or duty.

4. Connect the test leads across the source or load being

measured, and then read the value on the display.

NOTE: For frequency measurements, the voltage of the input

signal should be between 1V rms and 20V rms. For duty cycle

measurements, the voltage of the input signal should be

between 3Vp-p rms and 10Vp-p rms.

PERFORMING A DIODE TEST

1. Connect the black test lead to the COM terminal and the red

test lead to the VΩHz terminal.

NOTE: The polarity of the red lead is positive (+).

2. Set the function-range switch to the range position.

3. Press the FUNC button until appears on the display.

4. Connect the red test lead to the anode of the diode being

tested, and the black test lead to the cathode.

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5. The display shows the approximate forward voltage drop of

the diode. If the connection is reversed, OL will appear on

the display.

MEASURING TEMPERATURE

CAUTION! To avoid possible damage to the multimeter or other

equipment, remember that while the multimeter is rated for -20°C

to 1,000°C, the K-type thermocouple provided with the multimeter

is only rated to 250°C. For temperatures higher than 250°C, use a

higher rated thermocouple.

1. Set the function-range switch to the °C range position.

2. Connect the negative (black) plug of the K-type thermocouple

to the COM terminal and the positive (red) plug to the

mA°C terminal.

3. Connect the opposite end of the thermocouple to the object

being measured.

4. Wait until the reading is stable, and then read the temperature

on the display.

MEASURING RELATIVE HUMIDITY

This multimeter’s built-in humidity sensor can be used to measure

relative humidity. The sensor is located near the mark %RH on the

top of the multimeter.

1. Set the function-range switch to the %RH range position.

2. Place the multimeter in the environment where the relative

humidity measurement is required.

3. Wait until the reading is stable, and then read the relative

humidity value on the display.

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