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40.00 Hz

0.01Hz

400.0 Hz

0.1Hz

4.000KHz

1 Hz

40.00kHz

10Hz

400.0kHz

100Hz

+1.0% of rdg + 3 digits

10.00MHz

1kHz

+1.2% of rdg + 4 digits

Sensitivity: >0.5V RMS while

≤

1MHz ;

Sensitivity: >3V RMS while >1MHz ;
Input Protection: 1000V dc or 1000V ac rms.

TEMPERATURE

Range

Resolution

Accuracy

-20oC~+760oC

1 oC

+3% of rdg +5 digits

-4 oF~+1400 oF

1oF

+3% of rdg +8 digits

Sensor: Type K Thermocouple
Overload protection: 1000V dc or ac rms..

DIODE TEST

Test current

Resolution

Accuracy

1Ma typical/Open
MAX.3V

1 mV

+10% of rdg + 5 digits

Open circuit voltage: MAX. 3V dc
Overload protection: 1000V dc or ac rms.

AUDIBLE CONTINUITY

Audible threshold:

Less than 35

Test current MAX. 1.5mA

Overload protection: 1000V dc or ac rms.

Enclosure

Double molded, waterproof

Shock (Drop Test)

6.5 feet

(2 meters)

Diode Test

Test current of 0.9mA maximum, open

circuit voltage 2.8V DC typical

Summary of Contents for TMX-589

Page 1: ...True RMS Auto Industrial Multimeter CATIII 1000V Model TMX 589 User Manual member ...

Page 2: ...l Button 7 Max Min Button 8 Back Light Button 8 Operating Functions 9 14 DC Voltage V 9 AC Voltage V 10 Non Contact AC Voltage V 10 AC DC Current A 11 Resistance Ω 12 Audible Continuity 12 Diode Check 13 Capacitance CAP 13 Temperature 0 F 14 Frequency Hz 14 Maintenance 15 16 Battery Installation 15 Replacing the Fuses 16 Specifications 17 21 Trouble Shooting 21 Warranty Information 22 ...

Page 3: ...ot avoided could result in death or serious injury This CAUTION symbol indicates a potentially haz ardous situation which if not avoided may result in damage to the product This symbol advises the user that the terminal s so marked must not be connected to a circuit point at which the voltage with respect to earth ground exceeds in this case 1000 VAC or VDC This symbol adjacent to one or more term...

Page 4: ...t acting fuse 10A for 30 seconds max every 15 minutes Frequency Resistance Capacitance Duty Cycle Diode Test Continuity 1000VDC AC rms Temperature 1000VDC AC rms 2 USE EXTREME CAUTION when working with high voltages 3 DO NOT measure voltage if the voltage on the COM input jack exceeds 1000V above earth ground 4 NEVER connect the meter leads across a voltage source while the function switch is in t...

Page 5: ...impaired NOTE Ghost Voltage On some low AC and DC voltage ranges with the test leads not connected to a device the display may show a random changing reading This is normal and is caused by the high input sensitivity The reading will stabilize and give a proper measurement when connected to a circuit SPARE PARTS LIST 608 Replacement Test Leads CATIII 1000V 637 Replacement Temperature Probe Bead St...

Page 6: ...play 2 HOLD button 3 RANGE button 4 MODE button 5 Function switch 6 mA µA and 10A input jacks 7 COM input jack 8 Positive input jack 9 Backlight button 10 MAX MIN button 11 REL button NOTE Tilt stand and battery compartment are on rear of unit ...

Page 7: ...p m Milli 10 3 volts amps A Amps k Kilo 10 3 ohms F Farads capacitance M Mega 10 6 ohms Ω Ohms Hz Hertz frequency REL Relative V Volts AC Alternating current DC Direct current ºF Degrees Fahrenheit ºC Degrees Centigrade MAX Maximum MIN Minimum AUTO Auto Range APO Auto Power Off HOLD Display hold ...

Page 8: ...ions requiring the test range to be manually selected perform the following Press the RANGE button The Auto Range display indicator will turn off The Manual Range display indicator will turn on Press the RANGE button to step through the available testing ranges until you select the test range desired Press and hold the RANGE button for 2 seconds to exit the Manual Ranging mode and return to Auto R...

Page 9: ... will update each time a higher positive peak occurs Press the PEAK button again Pmin will display The display will now update and indicate the lowest negative peak To return to normal operation press and hold the PEAK button until the Pmin or Pmax indicator switches off Note If the Function switch position is changed after a calibration the Peak Hold calibration must be repeated for the new funct...

Page 10: ...ange to a higher range DC VOLTAGE MEASUREMENTS CAUTION Do not measure DC voltages if a motor on the circuit is being switched ON or OFF Large voltage surges may occur that can damage the meter 1 Set the function switch to the V position 2 Insert the black test lead banana plug into the negative COM jack Insert the red test lead banana plug into the positive V jack 3 Touch the black test probe tip ...

Page 11: ...position 2 Place the top end of the multimeter at the hot conductor or at the hot side front of the electrical outlet If AC voltage is present the detector light will illuminate NOTE The conductors in electrical cord sets are often twisted For best results run the top end of the DMM along a length of the cord to to assure that the sensor is in close proximity to the live conductor NOTE The detecto...

Page 12: ... function switch to the mA position and insert the red test lead banana plug into the µA mA jack and press mode button to select AC or DC 4 For current measurements up to 10A AC DC set the function switch to the 10A position and insert the red test lead banana plug into the 10A jack and press mode button to select AC or DC 5 Remove power from the circuit under test then open up the circuit at the ...

Page 13: ...t It is best to disconnect one side of the part under test so the rest of the circuit will not interfere with the resistance reading 5 Read the resistance on the display CONTINUITY CHECK WARNING To avoid electric shock never measure continuity on circuits or wires that have live voltage passing through them 1 Set the function switch to the Ω position 2 Insert the black lead banana plug into the ne...

Page 14: ... OL Shorted devices will indicate near 0V and an open device will indicate OL in both polarities CAPACITANCE MEASUREMENTS WARNING To avoid electric shock disconnect power to the unit under test and discharge all capacitors before taking any capacitance measurements Remove the batteries and unplug the line cords 1 Set the rotary function switch to the CAP position 2 Insert the black test lead banan...

Page 15: ... about 30 seconds 4 Read the temperature on the display NOTE The temperature probe is fitted with a type K mini connector A mini connector to banana connector adaptor is supplied for connection to the input banana jacks FREQUENCY Hz MEASUREMENTS 1 Set the rotary function switch to the Hz position 2 Insert the black lead banana plug into the negative COM jack and the red test lead banana plug into ...

Page 16: ... METER CLEAN Wipe the case occasionally with a damp cloth DO NOT use chemicals cleaning solvents or detergents 5 USE ONLY FRESH BATTERIES OF THE RECOMMENDED SIZE AND TYPE Remove old or weak batteries so they do not leak and damage the unit 6 IF THE METER IS TO BE STORED FOR A LONG PERIOD OF TIME the batteries should be removed to prevent damage to the unit BATTERY INSTALLATION WARNING To avoid ele...

Page 17: ...om the front half Battery cover does not need to be removed 3 Remove the old fuse from its holder by gently pulling it out 4 Install the new fuse into the holder Always use a fuse of the proper size and value 0 5A 1000V Ceramic fast blow for the 400mA range 10A 1000V Ceramic fast blow for the 10A range 5 Put the fuse door back in place Insert the screw and tighten it securely WARNING To avoid elec...

Page 18: ...s 1000V 1V 1 5 of rdg 8 digits All AC voltage ranges are specified from 5 of range to 100 of range Input Impedance 10MΩ AC Response 50 Hz to 400Hz Maximum Input 1000V dc or 1000V ac rms DC CURRENT AUTO RANGING Range Resolution Accuracy 400 0uA 0 1uA 4000uA 1uA 40 00mA 10uA 400 0mA 100uA 1 2 of rdg 5 digits 10A 10mA 1 5 of rdg 5 digits Overload Protection FF500mA 1000V and F10A 1000V Fuse Maximum I...

Page 19: ...E Ω AUTO RANGING Range Resolution Accuracy 400 0Ω 0 1Ω 1 2 of rdg 5 digits 4 000kΩ 1Ω 40 00kΩ 10Ω 400 0kΩ 100Ω 1 2 of rdg 2 digits 4 000MΩ 1kΩ 40 00MΩ 10kΩ 2 5 of rdg 8digits Input Protection 1000V dc or 1000V ac rms CAPACITANCE AUTO RANGING Range Resolution Accuracy 40 00nF 10pF 5 0 of rdg 7 digits 400 0nF 0 1nF 4 000uF 1nF 40 00uF 10nF 400 0uF 0 1uF 3 0 of rdg 5 digtis 4 000mF 1 uF 40 00mF 10 uF...

Page 20: ...1400 o F 1 o F 3 of rdg 8 digits Sensor Type K Thermocouple Overload protection 1000V dc or ac rms DIODE TEST Test current Resolution Accuracy 1Ma typical Open MAX 3V 1 mV 10 of rdg 5 digits Open circuit voltage MAX 3V dc Overload protection 1000V dc or ac rms AUDIBLE CONTINUITY Audible threshold Less than 35Ω Test current MAX 1 5mA Overload protection 1000V dc or ac rms Enclosure Double molded wa...

Page 21: ... 50Hz to 400Hz Crest Factor 3 at full scale up to 500V decreasing linearly to 1 5 at 1000V Display 4 000 count backlit liquid crystal with analog bar graph Overrange indication OL is displayed Auto Power Off 30 minutes approximately Polarity Automatic no indication for positive Minus sign for negative Measurement Rate 2 times per second nominal Low Battery Indication is displayed if battery voltag...

Page 22: ...the battery contacts for a tight fit Check for a minimum battery voltage of 8 0 volts 2 AMPERE READING IS ERRATIC OR THERE IS NO READING AT ALL Disassemble the meter back cover as per the fuse replacement instructions on page 36 and test the fuses for continuity with another meter 3 METER READING IS ERRATIC Printed circuit board damaged from handling with hands Low battery Blown fuse Open circuit ...

Page 23: ...dead batteries and blown fuses For warranty service and coverage please return this product to your supplier for processing and evaluation OR return it directly to Electronic Specialties Inc 139 Elizabeth Ln Genoa City WI 53128 262 279 1400 Defective units being returned to your supplier or to the factory should include proof of purchase date Any testers that do not function due to misuse or abuse...

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