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Number -- Explanation

1 -- 1.Slide this key to lock or unlock the digital multimeter.
2.Slide down this key we can turn on the machine.
3.Slide up this key twice quickly, we can turn off the meter.
2 -- When you measure the voltage, resistance or current.
1.Touch RANGE 2 once to enter the manual ranging mode.
2.Touch the key 7 , we can see the range of the measurement will be from large to small.
3.Touch the key 5 , we can see the range of the measurement will be from small to large.
4.Touch RANGE 2 again to exit autoranging mode.
3 -- 1.Touch the key 3 to enter and exit the Relative measurement mode. (in addition to frequency and duty
cycle)
4 -- 1.Touch the key 4 once, the LCD will display the maximum Value.
2.Touch the key 4 twice, the LCD will display the minimum Value.
3.Touch this key again to exit.
5 -- 1.Touch it to enter the Data Hold mode. And then touch it again to exit this function.
2.Touch the key 6, then touch the key 5 to enter the data transmittion mode. Touch the key 5 again to exit
this function.
3. At the memory mode, touch this key to pagedown.
6 -- 1.Shift key.
2.This key will be used to some key combination. It will be describled in detail later.
7 -- 1.In general, touch this key to turn on the backlight. Touch it again to turn off it.
2.At the memory mode, touch this key to pageup.
8 -- 1.Touch this key to measure AC or DC voltage.
9 -- 1.Touch this key to enter the continuity check mode.
2.Touch this key again to enter the diode test mode.
10 -- 1.Touch this key to measure the DC current.
2.Touch this key twice to measure the AC current.
3.Touch this key three times to measure the duty cycle of waveform.
11 -- 1.Touch this key to measure mV voltage.
2.Touch this key again to measure the frequency.
12 -- 1.Touch this key to measure the resistance.
2.Touch this key again to measure the capacitance.
13 -- 1.Touch this key to measure DC current.
2. Touch this key again to measure AC current.
14 -- 1.Touch this key to measure the temperature.
2.Touch this key again to select the unit.

Summary of Contents for AX-160IP

Page 1: ...easures 1 1 1 Preliminary As the possibilities of high transient overvoltages occurred in today s power systems increase more stringent safety standards are set for the electrical test equipment Trans...

Page 2: ...e in good condition 1 1 2 During using If the meter is used near noise generating equipment you should be aware that the display may become unstable or indicate large errors Do not use the meter or te...

Page 3: ...of a TV filter will attenuate any such pulses Use just 3V battery properly installed in the Meter s battery case to power the Meter Replace the battery as soon as the battery indicator appears With a...

Page 4: ...the equipment and the hazards involved He is trained and authorized to energize and de energize circuits and equipment in accordance with established practices When the instrument is opened up remembe...

Page 5: ...2 DESCRIPTION 2 1 Instrument Familiarization The front panel is shown as in Fig 2 1 explanation being as follows 1 LCD display 2 Auxiliary function key pads...

Page 6: ...shown as in Figure 2 2 with its every symbol s meaning shown below No Symbol Meaning 1 Indicates negative readings 2 Indicator for AC voltage or current 3 Indicator for DC voltage or current 4 Indicat...

Page 7: ...he meter automatically selects the range with the best resolution 19 The Meter is in the data transmission mode 20 The meter is in the manual range mode 21 The meter is in Data Hold mode 22 Shift key...

Page 8: ...uch the key 6 then touch the key 5 to enter the data transmittion mode Touch the key 5 again to exit this function 3 At the memory mode touch this key to pagedown 6 1 Shift key 2 This key will be used...

Page 9: ...have more than one range When the Meter is in the autorange mode the symbol AUTO that is displayed on the screen To enter and exit the manual range mode 1 Touch RANGE key 2 The meter enters the manual...

Page 10: ...7 to select the data you need 4 Touch the REL key to exit this function 3 1 7 Clear the data 1 Touch SHIFT key until the symbol indicated 2 Touch key 7 and then the clr symbol indicated 3 Touch the RE...

Page 11: ...urement is over the range 3 1 15 Ambient Temperature measurement When the sub display area has no function the ambient temperature will be displayed in this area For example DC voltage DC current Diod...

Page 12: ...to next setting or power off device Set2 The threshold of automatic backlight setting LCD indicate SET2 at sub display and LIGH at main display You can place device at a dark environment or cover the...

Page 13: ...ock and or damage to the instrument do not attempt to take any voltage measurement that might exceeds 1000Vdc or 1000Vac rms To avoid electrical shock and or damage to the instrument do not apply more...

Page 14: ...the DCV range 3 Connect the black and red test leads to the COM and V terminals respectively 4 Connect the test leads to the circuit being measured 5 Read the displayed value The polarity of red test...

Page 15: ...V range Touch it three times it will enter the frequency measurement mode 3 Connect the black and red test leads to the COM and V terminals respectively 4 Connect the test leads to the circuit being m...

Page 16: ...ured and read the displayed value Some tips for measuring resistance The measured value of a resistor in a circuit is often different from the resistor s rated value This is because the Meter s test c...

Page 17: ...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 0 F 6 000 F 60 00 F and 300...

Page 18: ...d and read the displayed value Some tips for measuring capacitance The meter may take a few seconds 30 seconds in 300 0uF range to stabilize the reading This is normal for high capacitance measuring T...

Page 19: ...de 2 Connect the black and red test leads to the COM and terminals respectively 3 Connect the test leads to the resistance in the circuit being measured 4 When the test lead to the circuit is below 50...

Page 20: ...l of Si should still produce a forward bias reading of 0 5V to 0 8V However the reverse bias reading can vary depending on the resistance of other pathways between the probe tips 3 2 6 Frequency and D...

Page 21: ...ble for measuring small signal 3 2 7 Temperature measurement To avoid electrical shock and or damage to the instrument do not apply more than 250Vdc or 220Vac rms between the C terminal and the COM te...

Page 22: ...n the subdisplay zone Sub display show an other unit 2 Insert the K type thermocouples into the COM terminal and terminal Please make sure the polarity is correct 3 Touch the object with the thermocou...

Page 23: ...t or component when the leads are plugged into the current terminals The Meter s current ranges are 600 0 A 6000 A 60 00mA 600 0mA 6 000A and 10 00A To measure current set up the Meter as shown in the...

Page 24: ...minal 4 Break the circuit path to be tested Touch the black probe to the more negative side of the break touch the red probe to the more positive side of the break Reversing the leads will give a nega...

Page 25: ...ions 1000V CAT III and 600V CAT IV Pollution degree 2 Altitude 2000m Operating temperature 0 40 32 F 122 F 80 RH 10 non condensing Storage temperature 10 60 14 F 140 F 70 RH battery removed Temperatur...

Page 26: ...1mV 0 8 of rdg 3 digits 60V 10mV 0 8 of rdg 3 digits 600V 100mV 0 8 of rdg 3 digits 1000V 1V 0 8 of rdg 5 digits Above accuracies can be guaranteed within 5 100 of the full range The true RMS meter h...

Page 27: ...digits 60 00M 10k 1 5 of rdg 5 digits PT100 0 4 200 850 1 0 of rdg 1 PT1000 0 4 200 850 1 0 of rdg 1 4 2 4 Diode Test Range Resolution Test Condition 3 V 0 001V Forward DC current approximately 1mA Re...

Page 28: ...000 A 1 A 1 8 of rdg 5 digits 60mA 0 01mA 1 8 of rdg 5 digits 600mA 0 1mA 1 8 of rdg 5 digits 6A 1mA 2 0 of rdg 8 digits 10A 10mA 2 0 of rdg 8 digits Above accuracies can be guaranteed within 5 100 of...

Page 29: ...ent insulates the terminals from moisture related contamination 5 2 Fuse replacement Before replacing the fuse disconnect test leads and or any connectors from any circuit under test To prevent damage...

Page 30: ...r from the meter 4 Remove the used battery 5 Replace with 2pcs new AA battery 6 Rejoin the battery cover and tighten the screws When Low battery sub display will show BATT 6 ACCESSORIES User s manual...

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