OWON 35-Series&B41T (+) Digital Multimeter QUICK GUIDE

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General Warranty

OWON warrants that the product will be free from defects in materials and workmanship
for a period of 1 year from the date of purchase of the product by the original purchaser
from the OWON Company. This warranty only applies to the original purchaser and is not
transferable to the third party, and does not apply to fuses, disposable batteries or to any
product which has been misused, altered, neglected or damaged by accident or
abnormal conditions of operation or handling.
If the product proves defective during the warranty period, OWON either will repair the
defective product without charge for parts and labor, or will provide a replacement in
exchange for the defective product. Parts, modules and replacement products used by
OWON for warranty work may be new or reconditioned like new performance. All
replaced parts, modules and products become the property of OWON.
In order to obtain service under this warranty, customer must notify OWON of the defect
before the expiration of the warranty period. Customer shall be responsible for
packaging and shipping the defective product to the service center designated by OWON,
and with a copy of customer proof of purchase.
This warranty shall not apply to any defect, failure or damage caused by improper use or
improper or inadequate maintenance and care. OWON shall not be obligated to furnish
service under this warranty a) to repair damage resulting from attempts by personnel
other than OWON representatives to install, repair or service the product; b) to repair
damage resulting from improper use or connection to incompatible equipment; c) to
repair any damage or malfunction caused by the use of non-OWON supplies; or d) to
service a product that has been modified or integrated with other products when the
effect of such modification or integration increases the time or difficulty of servicing the
product.

Please contact the nearest OWON's Sales and Service Offices for services or a complete
copy of the warranty statement.
For better after-sales service, please visit www.owon.com.cn and register the purchased
product online.

Excepting the after-sales services provided in this summary or the applicable warranty statements,
OWON will not offer any guarantee for maintenance definitely declared or hinted, including but not
limited to the implied guarantee for marketability and special-purpose acceptability. OWON should
not take any responsibilities for any indirect, special or consequent damages.

For more details, please refer to the user manual, it can be downloaded at
www.owon.com.cn .
1.Safety Information

1. Safety Information
Safety Considerations
Before any operations, please read the following safety precautions to
avoid any possible bodily injury and prevent damage to this product or any
other products connected. To avoid any contingent danger, use this
product only as specified.

 Limit operation to the specified measurement category, voltage, or


amperage ratings.
 Do not use the multimeter if it is damaged. Before you use the
multimeter, inspect the case. Look for cracks or missing plastic. Pay
particular attention to the insulation surrounding the connectors.
 Do not use the test leads provided for other products. Use only the
certified test leads specified for this product.
 Inspect the test leads for damaged insulation or exposed metal.
 Before use, verify the multimeter's operation by measuring a known
voltage.
 Only the qualified technicians can implement the maintenance.
 Always use the specified battery type. The power for the multimeter is
supplied with two standard AA 1.5 V batteries. Observe the correct
polarity markings before you insert the batteries to ensure proper
insertion of the batteries in the multimeter.
 Check all Terminal Ratings. To avoid fire or shock hazard, check all
ratings and markers of this product. Refer to the user's manual for more
information about ratings before connecting to the multimeter.
 Do not operate the multimeter with the cover or portions of the cover
removed or loosened.
 Use Proper Fuse. Use only the specified type and rating fuse for the
multimeter.
 Do not operate if in any doubt. If you suspect damage occurs to the
multimeter, have it inspected by qualified service personnel before
further operations.
 To avoid electric shock, do not operate this product in wet or damp
conditions.
 Do not operate in an explosive atmosphere.
 Keep product surfaces clean and dry.
 Do not apply more than the rated voltage (as marked on the multimeter)
between terminals, or between terminal and earth ground.
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1.Safety Information

 When measuring current, turn off the circuit power before connecting
the multimeter in the circuit. Remember to place the multimeter in
series with the circuit.
 When servicing the multimeter, use only the specified replacement
parts.
 Use caution when working above 60 V DC, 30 V AC RMS, or 42.4 V peak.
Such voltages pose a shock hazard.
 When using the test leads, keep your fingers behind the finger guards on
the test leads.
 Remove the test leads from the multimeter before you open the battery
cover.
 To avoid false readings, which may lead to possible electric shock or
personal injury, replace the battery as soon as the low battery indicator
appears and flashes.
 Disconnect circuit power and discharge all high-voltage capacitors before
testing resistance, continuity, diodes, or capacitance.
 Use the proper terminals, function, and range for your measurements.
When the range of the value to be measured is unknown, set the rotary
switch position as the highest range, choose the auto ranging mode. To
avoid damages to the multimeter, do not exceed the maximum limits of
the input values shown in the technical specification tables.
 Connect the common test lead before you connect the live test lead.
When you disconnect the leads, disconnect the live test lead first.
 Before changing functions, disconnect the test leads from the circuit
under test.

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1.Safety Information

Measurement Category

The multimeter has a safety rating of 1000 V, CAT III.

Safety Terms and Symbols

Safety Terms
Terms in this Manual. The following terms may appear in this manual:

Warning: Warning indicates the conditions or practices that could result in


personal injury or death.

Caution: Caution indicates the conditions or practices that could result in


damage to this product or other property.
Terms on the Product. The following terms may appear on this product:
Danger: It indicates an injury or hazard may immediately happen.
Warning: It indicates an injury or hazard may be accessible potentially.
Caution: It indicates a potential damage to the instrument or other property might occur.

Safety Symbols
Symbols on the Product. The following symbol may appear on the product:

Direct current (DC) Fuse

Caution, risk of danger (refer to this


Alternating current (AC) manual for specific Warning or
Caution information)

Both direct and alternating


Category II overvoltage protection
current

Ground terminal Category III overvoltage protection

Conforms to European Union


Category IV overvoltage protection
directives

Equipment protected throughout


by double insulation or
reinforced insulation

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2.Multimeter in Brief

2. Multimeter in Brief

Front panel

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No. Description
① Display screen
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② Keypad
③ Rotary switch
④ Input terminals
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Figure 2-1 Front panel overview (B35 shown)

Rotary switch

Position Description

Power off
DC or AC voltage measurement
DC or AC voltage measurement (up to 600 millivolts)
Continuity test
Capacitance measurement
Diode test
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2.Multimeter in Brief
Resistance measurement
Frequency measurement
Transistor measurement — Not available on B41T(+)
Temperature measurement
DC or AC current measurement (up to 600 microamperes)
DC or AC current measurement (up to 600 milliamperes)
DC or AC current measurement

Keypad

Key Description

Select function:
 Select DC or AC
 Select ℃ or ℉ during temperature measurements
 Select Resistance/Diode/Continuity/Capacitance
Note: Select Resistance/Diode/Continuity on B41T(+).

Auto/Manual range

Select frequency/duty cycle

Capturing Max. and Min. Values

Backlight
Data Hold
Relative Measurements
Bluetooth (only for the model with Bluetooth)

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2.Multimeter in Brief

Display screen

Figure 2-2 Display screen

Symbol Description

Bluetooth enabled

Auto range

Maximum reading

Minimum reading

Data hold enabled

Relative enabled

Diode test selected

Continuity test selected

Battery is low

DC

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2.Multimeter in Brief

AC

Measurement display
("OL" is short for overload, indicates the
reading exceeds the display range)

Measuring units

Analog bar graph

Input terminals
The terminal connections for the different measurement functions of the
multimeter are described in the table below.

Warning: Before starting any measurement, observe the rotary


switch position of the multimeter, and then connect the
test leads to the correct terminals.

Caution: To avoid damaging the multimeter, do not exceed the rated


input limit.

Input terminals on 35 series multimeter

Rotary switch position Input terminals Overload protection

750 VAC/1000 VDC

250 VDC or
Equivalent voltage RMS

250 VAC or
Equivalent voltage RMS

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2.Multimeter in Brief

1A/250V, fast-acting
fuse

20A/250V, fast-acting
fuse

Input terminals on B41T(+)


Rotary switch position Input terminals Overload protection

750 VAC/1000 VDC

250 VDC or
Equivalent voltage RMS

250 VAC or
Equivalent voltage RMS
250 VDC or
Equivalent voltage RMS

1A/250V, fast-acting
fuse

20A/250V, fast-acting
fuse

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3.Multimeter Features
3. Multimeter Features
Sleep Mode

The multimeter automatically enters the sleep mode if the rotary switch is
not moved or a key is not pressed in wait time. The wait time is 15 minutes
for B35(T)(+)&D35(T), 30 minutes for B41T(+). (When the Bluetooth is
activated, this function is disabled.)
Pressing any key (except ) will turn the multimeter back to operation
mode from the sleep mode.
One minute before Auto Power-off, the buzzer will beep five times to warn.
Before shutoff, the buzzer will emit a long beep, and then the multimeter
will shut off.
Only for B41T(+): To disable the Auto Power-off function, hold down
while powering on the multimeter, the multimeter will not shut off
automatically.
Note: In sleep mode, the multimeter will still consume a little power. If the
multimeter is not going to be used for a long period, the power should be
turned off.

Backlight Control

To view the display in low-light conditions, you can activate the LCD backlight
by pressing for more than 2 seconds. The backlight will last for one
minute.

Data Hold Mode

(1) Press to freeze the display during measurement, will be


shown on the display.
(2) Press again to exit this mode.

Note: This function is not available when measuring diodes and transistor.

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3.Multimeter Features

Capturing Max. and Min. Values

In MAX mode, the measured maximum value will be held; In MIN mode, the
measured minimum value will be held.
(1) Press to cycle between the MAX mode and MIN mode.

(2) Press for more than 2 seconds to exit the mode.

In this mode, the manual range mode will be activated automatically. Analog
bar graph is not displayed. Auto power-off function is disabled.
Note: This function is not available when measuring diodes, capacitance,
transistor, and frequency.

Making Relative Measurements

When making relative measurements, reading is the difference between a


stored reference value and the input signal.
(1) Press to enter the relative mode.
The measurement value when pressing is stored as the reference
value.
In this mode, REL△ (current reading) = input value - reference value.

(2) Press it again to exit the mode.


In relative measurement, the manual range mode will be activated
automatically. (The relative measurement should be carried out under a
certain range, that is, this function is only available under the manual range
mode.) Analog bar graph is not displayed.
Note: This function is not available when measuring diodes, transistor, and
frequency.

Buzzer Feature

 Press the function key, the buzzer emits a short beep.


 One minute before Auto Power-off, the buzzer will beep five times to
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4.Bluetooth Function –only for the model with Bluetooth
warn. Before shutoff, the buzzer will emit a long beep, and then the
multimeter will shut off.
 The buzzer beeps continuously to warn once the measured DC voltage
exceeds 1000 V, AC voltage exceeds 750 V, or the voltage in DC/AC mV
mode exceeds 600.0 mV.
 The buzzer emits a long beep when the short circuit resistance is less
than about 30Ω during the continuity test.
 When the Bluetooth function is idle for 10 minutes, the Bluetooth will be
turned off automatically. Before turning off, the buzzer will beep twice.

4. Bluetooth Function –only for the model with Bluetooth


How to Connect with Android Device

(1) Install the free application software for Android on your Android smart
device.
(2) Launch the "Multimeter" application.

(3) Turn on the multimeter, press and hold until appear on the
display.
(4) Click the icon on the top left of the screen to launch device connection.

(5) If the Bluetooth function is not activated, a dialog box will ask whether to
turn on Bluetooth. Click "Yes".

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4.Bluetooth Function –only for the model with Bluetooth

Click to scan for Bluetooth devices.

(6) Click "BDM" in the device list to pair.

How to Connect with iOS Device

(1) Install the free application software for iOS on your iOS smart device.

(2) Launch the application .If the Bluetooth function is not activated,

a dialog box will prompt you to turn on Bluetooth. Tap on "Settings".

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4.Bluetooth Function –only for the model with Bluetooth

Turn on Bluetooth, and return to the multimeter APP.

(3) Turn on the multimeter, press and hold until appear on the
display.
(4) Tap on the center to launch device connection.

(5) Select the desired multimeter in the device list.

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4.Bluetooth Function –only for the model with Bluetooth

(6) The measurements will be shown if the connection is successful. You can
tap on the softkey on the right to add another multimeter.

How to Connect with Computer – only for B35(T)+ or B41T(+)


To connect the multimeter to a computer, a Bluetooth USB dongle should be
plugged into the USB port of computer.
 Use only the Bluetooth USB dongle (optional) supplied with the product.
 The computer must be running the Windows operating system
(Windows 10, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP).

Step 1: Install multimeterBLE software


Install the multimeterBLE software on your computer.

Step 2: Install driver of Bluetooth USB dongle


(1) Navigate to the multimeterBLE software installation folder (for example,
C:\Program Files\multimeterBLE).
Double-click BLE-CC254x-1.4.1.43908.exe in this folder.

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4.Bluetooth Function –only for the model with Bluetooth
(2) Click "Next".

(3) Select "I accept the agreement", and then click "Next".

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4.Bluetooth Function –only for the model with Bluetooth
(4) Select the destination folder, and then click "Next".

(5) Click "Install".

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4.Bluetooth Function –only for the model with Bluetooth

(6) Uncheck "View the Release Notes", and click "Finish" to exit Setup.

(7) Plug the Bluetooth USB dongle into a USB port on your computer.

Right click [Computer], you can find it on the desktop, or in [Start] menu.
In the drop down menu, click on [Manage], the “Computer
Management” window opens.

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4.Bluetooth Function –only for the model with Bluetooth
Click on “Device Manager” on the left hand side. On the right hand side,
double click on “Ports (COM & LPT)”.
Under ports, if "TI CC2540 USB CDC Serial Port (COM#)" is displayed,
that means the driver is installed successfully. Remember the “COM #”
because you will need to configure the multimeterBLE software.
Note: If an unknown device is displayed, try to install the driver manually
following the steps below.

How to install the driver manually


Right click the unknown device icon, in the drop down menu, click
"Update Driver Software...".

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4.Bluetooth Function –only for the model with Bluetooth
Select "Browse my computer for driver software".

Select a directory path for the driver, and click "Next".

After installing successfully, click "Close".


In Device Manager, check if "TI CC2540 USB CDC Serial Port (COM#)" is
displayed under Ports (COM & LPT).

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4.Bluetooth Function –only for the model with Bluetooth

Step 3: Connect to multimeterBLE software


(1) After installing the Bluetooth USB dongle driver successfully, run the
multimeterBLE software, the configure dialog box appears.
Make sure that the Bluetooth USB dongle is plugged into the computer.
To find the “Port” (COM #), you will need to look for it under "Ports
(COM & LPT)" in Device Manager window.
Select the port number, and click "OK".

(2) Turn on the multimeter, press and hold until appear on the
display.

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4.Bluetooth Function –only for the model with Bluetooth
(3) Click softkey on the right, a Scan Devices dialog box appears. A
progress bar shows the progress of scanning multimeters. It will take a
few seconds. When the scan is finished, select the desired multimeter in
the device list. Click the "Connect" button.

(4) The measurements will be shown if the connection is successful. You can
tap on the softkey on the right to add another multimeter.

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5.Multimeter Offline Record – the "+" model only

5. Multimeter Offline Record – the "+" model only


When measuring using the multimeter with offline record function, you can
use Android/iOS device APP or PC software to send a command, the
multimeter will start recording the measurements. After receiving the
command, the connection will be disconnected automatically. The
multimeter will record the measuring data in its own memory. After
completion of the record, use APP or PC software to reconnect the
multimeter, and then you can read the measuring data into the device as a
CSV file. You can use this function to record for a long time without staff on
duty, while reducing Bluetooth consumption to conserve the battery power
of the multimeter.
Note: When the low battery indicator appears on the meter screen,
the offline record function may not work correctly. Please check the
batteries of the meter to ensure them in a good state.

Offline Record for Android Device

(1) Connect the Android device with the multimeter, see "How to Connect
with Android Device" on P11.
(2) In APP single view, tap on the icon on the top right, select
from the pop-up menu.

(3) Set "Record interval" and "Records count" (maximum records count is
10,000). Tap on . The memory in the multimeter can only
store the recording data of one time. When start to record, the earlier
offline record stored in the multimeter will be overwritten.
(4) After starting, in two seconds, the APP interface will display

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5.Multimeter Offline Record – the "+" model only
The Android device will disconnect with the multimeter in two seconds.
After disconnecting, the Bluetooth of the multimeter is in low-power
state. The information will be shown on APP:

The multimeter will record the current measurements and store in the
memory. After completion of the record, the Bluetooth of the
multimeter will be disabled automatically, and the Bluetooth symbol on
the multimeter screen will disappear.
Note: If the multimeter is in the process of recording data and not
finished yet, the APP can not connect with the multimeter. If you want to
interrupt the recording process of the multimeter, press and hold
until disappear on the display, or turn the multimeter off.
(5) After completion of the record, to read the measuring data, press and
hold until appear on the display. Reconnect the Android
device and the multimeter.
(6) In APP single view, tap on the icon on the top right, select
from the pop-up menu.

The file name start with "Offline", the following part can be customized.
(7) Tap on , APP will read the measuring data and save as a CSV
file into the Android device.
After reading, display as below:

(8) Tap on , the data will be displayed in Data Graph and Table
interface.

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5.Multimeter Offline Record – the "+" model only

Offline Record for iOS Device

(1) Connect the iOS device with the multimeter, see "How to Connect with
iOS Device" on P12.
(2) In APP device view, tap on the softkey on the right, select "Record
setting" from the pop-up menu.

(3) Set "Record interval" and "Records counts" (maximum records count is
10,000). Tap on "start offline record". The memory in the multimeter
can only store the recording data of one time. When start to record, the
earlier offline record stored in the multimeter will be overwritten. After
completion of the record, the Bluetooth of the multimeter will be
disabled automatically, and the Bluetooth symbol on the multimeter
screen will disappear.
Note: If the multimeter is in the process of recording data and not
finished yet, the APP can not connect with the multimeter. If you want to
interrupt the recording process of the multimeter, press and hold
until disappear on the display, or turn the multimeter off.
(4) After completion of the record, to read the measuring data, press and
hold until appear on the display. Reconnect the iOS device
and the multimeter.
(5) In APP device view, tap on the softkey on the right, select "Record
read" from the pop-up menu.

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5.Multimeter Offline Record – the "+" model only

The file name start with "Offline", the following part can be customized.
(6) Tap on "Read data", APP will read the measuring data and save as a CSV
file into the iOS device.
After reading, display as below:

(7) Tap on "Display data", the data will be displayed in Data Graph and Table
interface.

Offline Record for PC Software

(1) Connect the multimeterBLE software with the multimeter, see "How to
Connect with Computer" on P14.
(2) On software interface, click the softkey on the right, a dialog will
show.

(3) Set "Interval" and "Record counts" (maximum records count is 10,000).
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5.Multimeter Offline Record – the "+" model only
Click "start offline record". The memory in the multimeter can only store
the recording data of one time. When start to record, the earlier offline
record stored in the multimeter will be overwritten. After completion of
the record, the Bluetooth of the multimeter will be disabled
automatically, and the Bluetooth symbol on the multimeter screen will
disappear.
Note: If the multimeter is in the process of recording data and not
finished yet, the APP can not connect with the multimeter. If you want to
interrupt the recording process of the multimeter, press and hold
until disappear on the display, or turn the multimeter off.
(4) After completion of the record, to read the measuring data, press and
hold until appear on the display. Reconnect the software
and the multimeter.
(5) On software interface, click softkey on the right, a dialog will show.
The file name start with "Offline", the following part can be customized.

(6) Click "Read Record", the software will read the measuring data and save
as a CSV file into computer. After reading, the dialog is as below:

(7) Click "Open Directory" to open the directory where the CSV files are
saved.
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6.Appendix

6. Appendix
Appendix A: Enclosure
Standard Accessories:

Test lead Crocodile clip Multi-functional K-type Quick Guide


test socket thermocouple
(Not available for
B41T(+))

Soft Bag

Options:

Thin-tipped test lead Bluetooth USB dongle

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6.Appendix

Appendix B: General Care and Cleaning


Warning: To avoid electrical shock or damage to the multimeter,
ensure that the insides of the casing stay dry at all times.

Cleaning
To clean the instrument exterior, perform the following steps:
Wipe the dust from the instrument surface with a soft cloth. Do not
make any scuffing on the screen when clean the LCD. Clean the
instrument with a wet soft cloth not dripping water. It is recommended
to scrub with soft detergent or fresh water. To avoid damage to the
instrument, do not use any corrosive chemical cleaning agent.
Dirt or moisture in the terminals can distort readings. Follow the steps
below to clean your multimeter.
1. Turn the multimeter off and remove the test leads.
2. Turn the multimeter over and shake out the dirt in the terminals.
3. Wipe the contacts in each terminal with a clean swab dipped in
alcohol.

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