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1.3.1 General Specifications

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Technical Specifications .......................................... 7

 

USING THE METER ................................................. 10

 

   

Display Hold

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Manual Measurement

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Frequency and Duty Ratio

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Setting MAX/MIN Recording

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REL/INRUSH Measurement

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Backlight and clamp light

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Auto Power Off

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Measuring Preparations

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Current (AC/DC) Measurements

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Voltage (AC/DC) Measurements

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Frequency and Duty

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Resistance Measurement

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Diodes Measurement

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Continuity

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Capacitance Measurement

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MAINTENANCE ...................................................... 15

 

General Maintenance

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Battery Replacement

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Test Leads Replacement

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CONTACT DAWSON ................................................ 16 

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Summary of Contents for DCM201A

Page 1: ...s LIMITED WARRANTY AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY 3 Out of the Box 3 Safety Information 3 Accessories 3 INTRODUCTION 4 Preparation 4 Operations 4 Components and Buttons 5 Symbols 5 Names of the Component...

Page 2: ...Measurement 11 Backlight and clamp light 11 Auto Power Off 11 Measuring Preparations 11 Current AC DC Measurements 12 Voltage AC DC Measurements 12 Frequency and Duty 13 Resistance Measurement 14 Dio...

Page 3: ...thorization The user is responsible for properly packing the unit and charges such as shipping freight and insurance charges The extent of Dawson s liability is limited solely to the repair replacemen...

Page 4: ...r home use Preparations Users must follow the standard safety instructions while using the meter 1 Once the Meter is out of the package check for any damage to the Meter before using 2 Double check th...

Page 5: ...ot expose the Meter to direct sunlight heat or moisture Components and Buttons Symbols Risk of danger Important information See User s Manual May be used on hazardous live conductors Double insulation...

Page 6: ...itance Voltage Current Frequency Diodes and continuity Input Terminal COM Common Input Terminals Rotary Switch switch between measurements LCD Display Features AC DC Alternating Current Direct Current...

Page 7: ...d Units Auto Power Off 15 Minutes Input Power 9V DC Battery Type 9V NEDA 1604 6F22 Low Battery Indication LCD Display Working Environment Temperature 18 28 Storage Temperature 10 50 Size 238 92 50mm W...

Page 8: ...may display fluctuating readings when the test leads are not connected to the circuit This is normal due to the high sensitivity of the Meter and will not affect the measurement Frequency Frequency Th...

Page 9: ...rrent AC 1000A Duty Ratio through V Mode Frequency Response 10 10kHz Input Volatage Range 60mV AC Input Resistance 10M Maximum Input Voltage 750V AC RMS Duty Ratio through HZ DUTY Mode Frequency Respo...

Page 10: ...Measurement When switching between positions on the rotary switct the default range type is Auto Press RANGE button to enter Manual mode Each press increases the measuring range and will return to mi...

Page 11: ...Measurement 1 Press REL button to enter relative measurement mode When in this mode the current reading will be stored and the display shows the difference of the current reading and the stored readi...

Page 12: ...ust the range if necessary 3 When measuring AC current the measured wire should be properly seated within the clamp jaws and centered within the clamp Also note that currents moving in different direc...

Page 13: ...tton to measure frequency 4 Read the measurement from the display 5 Press Hz again to measure duty Attention Measuring two or more wires together will cause false readings The accuracy of the reading...

Page 14: ...UIT AND DISCHARGE THE CAPACITANCE BEFORE MEASURING THE RESISTANCE 1 Insert the black lead into COM input and the red lead into INPUT input 2 Turn the rotary switch to this mode measures the resistance...

Page 15: ...he black lead into COM input and the red lead into INPUT input 2 Turn the rotary switch to 3 Place leads at the terminals of the capacitor after it is discharged 4 Read off the measurement from the di...

Page 16: ...Loosen the battery compartment door screw and remove the door from the case bottom 3 Remove and replace the battery 4 Reattach the battery compartment door to the case bottom and tighten the screw At...

Page 17: ...Features LCD Display Jaw Opening Auto Ranging Auto Power Off Relative Measurement Diode Test Continuity Buzzer MAX MIN Data Hold Work Light Back Light Low Battery Indicator True RMS Non Contact Volta...

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