VA18B
VA18B
VA18B
1. General instructions.
2. Description.
2.3 Keypad.
3. Function description.
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4. Technical specifications...
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5. Maintenance..
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6. Accessories...
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1. General instructions
This instrument complies with IEC 1010-1 (61010-1@IEC:
2001), CAT. II 1000V and CAT. III 600V overvoltage
standards. See Specifications.
To get the best service from this instrument, read carefully
this user's manual and respect the detailed safety
precautions.
International symbols used on the Meter and in this manual
are explained in chapter 1.1.3
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1.1.3 Symbols:
Symbols used in this manual and on the instrument:
1.1.4 Instructions
* Remove test leads from the Meter before opening the
Meter case or battery cover.
* When servicing the Meter, use only specified replacement
parts.
* Before opening up the instrument, always disconnect from
all sources of electric current and make sure you are not
charged with static electricity, which may destroy internal
components.
* Any adjustment, maintenance or repair work carried out on
the meter while it is live should be carried out only by
appropriately qualified personnel, after having taken into
account the instructions in this present manual.
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2. Description
2.1 Instrument Familiarization
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LCD display
Keypad
Rotary switch
Terminals
Battery cover
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2.3 Keypad
2.3.1 SELECT
I. At
position
Switches between Resistance measurement, Diode Test and
Continuity check.
II. At A mA A position
Switches between dc and ac current.
III. Power-up Option
Disables automatic power-off feature.
2.3.2 HOLD/LIGHT
Press it to enter and exit the Data Hold mode. Press it and
hold 2 seconds, backlight on; if press it and hold for seconds
again, backlight off.
2.3.3 RANGE
At V~, V , , A, mA and A.
1. Press RANGE to enter the manual ranging mode.
2. Press RANGE to step through the ranges available for the
selected function.
3. Press and hold RANGE for 2 seconds to return to
autoranging.
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2.3.4 REL
Press REL to enter and exit the Relative measurement mode.
(Except Hz/DUTY)
2.3.5 MAX/MIN
This key is for measuring maximum value and minimum
value. (Except Hz/Duty, Capacitance)
1. Press it to enter Max/Min mode.
2. Press it again; the LCD will display the Maximum Value.
3. Press it again; the LCD will display the Minimum Value.
4. Press and hold it for two seconds, the meter will return to
normal measurement state.
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3. Function description
3.1 General Functions
3.1.1 DATA HOLD mode
Data Hold mode makes the meter stop updating the display.
Enabling Data Hold function in autorange mode makes the
meter switch to Manual ranging mode, but the full-scale
range remains the same. Data Hold function can be
cancelled by changing the measurement mode, pressing
RANGE key, or push HOLD/LIGHT key again.
To enter and exit the Data Hold mode:
1. Press HOLD/LIGHT key (short press). Fixes the display
on the current value, H is displayed.
2. A second short press returns the meter to normal mode.
3.1.2 Manual ranging and Autorange mode
The Meter has both manual ranging and autorange options.
* In the autorange mode, the Meter selects the best range for
the input detected. This allows you to switch test points
without having to reset the range.
* In the manual ranging mode, you select the range. This
allows you to override autorange and lock the meter in a
specific range.
* The Meter defaults to the autorange mode in measurement
functions that have more than one range. When the Meter is
in the autorange mode, AUTO is displayed.
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measurement.
NOTE:
Unstable display may occur especially at 600mV range,
even though you do not put test leads into input terminals,
in this case, if an erroneous reading is suspected, short the
V terminal and the COM terminal, and make sure the zero
display.
For better accuracy when measuring the dc offset of an ac
voltage, measure the ac voltage first. Note the ac voltage
range, then manually select a dc voltage range equal to or
higher than the ac range. This improves the accuracy of the
dc measurement by ensuring that the input protection circuits
are not activated.
3.2.2 Resistance measurement
To avoid electrical shock and/or damage to the
instrument, disconnect circuit power and
discharge all high-voltage capacitors before
measuring resistance.
The Meter's resistance ranges are 600.0, 6.000k,
60.00k, 600.0k, 6.000M and 60.00M.
To measure resistance:
range.
1. Set the rotary switch to
2. Connect the black and red test leads to the COM and V
terminals respectively.
3. Connect the test leads to the circuit being measured and
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terminals respectively.
4. Connect the test leads to the resistance in the circuit
being measured.
5. When the test lead to the circuit is below 50, a
continuous beeping will indicate it.
Note:
Continuity test is available to check open/short of the circuit.
3.2.5 Capacitance measurement
To avoid electrical shock and/or damage to the
instrument, disconnect circuit power and
discharge all high-voltage capacitors before
measuring capacitance. Use the dc voltage
function to confirm that the capacitor is
discharged.
The Meter's capacitance ranges are 60.00nF, 600.0nF,
6.000F, 60.00F and 300.0F.
To measure capacitance:
1. Set the rotary switch to
range.
2. Connect the black and red test leads to the COM and
terminals respectively (or you can use capacitor test
lead).
3. Connect the test leads to the capacitor being measured
and read the displayed value.
Some tips for measuring capacitance:
The meter may take a few seconds to stabilize reading.
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break; touch the red probe to the more positive side of the
break. (Reversing the leads will give a negative reading,
but will not damage the Meter.)
6. Turn on power to the circuit; then read the display. Be
sure to note the measurement units at the right side of the
display (A, mA or A). When only the figure "OL"
displayed, it indicates overrange situation and the higher
range has to be selected.
7. Turn off power to the circuit and discharge all high voltage
capacitors. Remove the Meter and restore the circuit to
normal operation.
3.2.9 PC Link
The meter has serial data output function. It can be
connected with PC by USB interface, so the measured data
can be recorded, analyzed, processed and printed by PC.
Before use this function, you need install the PC-Link
software and USB driver in your PC.
Press the Hz/DUTY key while turn on the meter, the meter
enter PC-Link mode, the symbol PC-LINK will appear on
LCD, and the serial data output function is active.
PC-LINK SOFT OPERATING MANUAL
1. Make sure the two Install USB driver and Install
software files in the attached CD successfully installed
before any measurement.
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interface.
7. To disable the serial data output function, switch the meter
to OFF location first.
8 .More information about the PC-LINK SOFT, please refer
to the Help topic including in the SOFT
4 Technical specifications
4.1 General specifications
Environment conditions:
1000V CAT. II and 600V CAT. III
Pollution degree: 2
Altitude < 2000m
Operating temperature: 0~40 , 32 ~122 (<80% RH,
<10 non-condensing)
Storage temperature: -10~60 , 14 ~140 (<70% RH,
battery removed)
Temperature Coefficient: 0.1(specified accuracy) /
(<18 or >28 )
MAX. Voltage between terminals and earth ground: 700V AC
rms or 1000V DC.
Fuse Protection: A and mA: F 750mA/250V 520; A: F
10A/250V 6.3531.8.
Sample Rate: 3 times/sec for digital data.
Display: 3 5/6 digits LCD display. Automatic indication of
functions and symbols.
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Resolution
Accuracy
600mV
0.1mV
6V
1mV
60V
10mV
600V
100mV
1000V
1V
ACV:
Range
6V
1mV
Accuracy
(3.0% of rdg + 3 digits)
Manual Range only
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60V
10mV
600V
100mV
700V
1V
600mV
Resolution
0.1mV
Resolution
99.99Hz
0.01 Hz
999.9Hz
0.1 Hz
9.999kHz
0.001kHz
99.99kHz
0.01kHz
999.9kHz
0.1kHz
Accuracy
(0.1% of rdg+3digits)
4.2.3 Resistance
Range
Resolution
Accuracy
600.0
0.1
6.000k
60.00k
10
600.0k
100
6.000M
1k
60.00M
10k
Resolution
Accuracy
1V
0.001V
1.0% uncertainty
Resolution
Test Condition
600
0.1
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4.2.6 Temperature
Range
-55 ~0
1 ~400
401 ~1000
Resolution
0.1
1
Accuracy
(5.0% of rdg + 4 )
(2.0% of rdg+ 3 )
2.0% of rdg
Accuracy
(3.0% of rdg+20 digits)
(3.0% of rdg+10 digits)
(5.0% of rdg+10 digits)
Resolution
0.1A
1A
0.01mA
0.1mA
1mA
Accuracy
(1.5% of rdg+3 digits)
(1.8% of rdg+5 digits)
(2.0% of rdg+5 digits)
10mA
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ACA:
Range
600A
6000A
60mA
600mA
Resolution
0.1A
1A
0.01mA
0.1mA
6A
1mA
10A
10mA
Accuracy
(1.8% of rdg+5 digits)
(2.0% of rdg+8 digits)
(3.0% of rdg+8 digits)
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5. Maintenance
This section provides basic maintenance information,
including fuse and battery replacement instructions.
Do not attempt to repair or service your Meter unless you are
qualified to do so and have the relevant calibration,
performance test, and service information.
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6. Accessories
Delivered with the multimeter:
User's manual
Test leads
"K" type Thermocouple
Capacitor test lead
PC-Link software CD
One piece
One piece
One piece
One piece
One piece
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