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Introduction 

Thank you for selecting the Extech EX205T True RMS Auto-ranging Multimeter. This meter measures 
AC/DC Voltage, AC/DC Current, Resistance, Diode Test, and Continuity. Proper use and care of this 
meter will provide many years of reliable service. Please visit the Extech Instruments website 
(

www.extech.com

) to check for the latest version of this User Guide. Extech Instruments is an ISO-

9001 certified company. 
 

Safety 

This symbol adjacent to another symbol, terminal or operating device indicates 

that the operator must refer to an explanation in the Operating Instructions to 

avoid personal injury or damage to the meter. 

This 

WARNING

 symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which if not 

avoided, could result in death or serious injury. 

This 

CAUTION

 symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which if not 

avoided, may result 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) 600 VAC or VDC. 

This symbol adjacent to one or more terminals identifies them as being associated 

with ranges that may, in normal use, be subjected to particularly hazardous 

voltages. For maximum safety, the meter and its test leads should not be handled 

when these terminals are energized. 

This symbol indicates that a device is protected throughout by double insulation or 

reinforced insulation. 

PER IEC1010 OVERVOLTAGE INSTALLATION CATEGORY 

OVERVOLTAGE CATEGORY I 

Equipment of OVERVOLTAGE CATEGORY I is equipment for connection to circuits in which 
measures are taken to limit the transient overvoltages to an appropriate low level. 

  Note – Examples include protected electronic circuits. 

OVERVOLTAGE CATEGORY II 

Equipment of OVERVOLTAGE CATEGORY II is energy-consuming equipment to be supplied from 
the fixed installation. 

  Note – Examples include household, office, and laboratory appliances. 

OVERVOLTAGE CATEGORY III 

Equipment of OVERVOLTAGE CATEGORY III is equipment in fixed installations. 

  Note – Examples include switches in the fixed installation and some equipment for industrial use 

with permanent connection to the fixed installation. 

OVERVOLTAGE CATEGORY IV 

Equipment of OVERVOLTAGE CATEGORY IV is for use at the origin of the installation. 

Note – Examples include electricity meters and primary over-current protection equipment 

WARNING 

CAUTION 

MAX 
600V

 

Summary of Contents for EX205T

Page 1: ...User Guide True RMS Multimeter Extech EX205T ...

Page 2: ...one or more terminals identifies them as being associated with ranges that may in normal use be subjected to particularly hazardous voltages For maximum safety the meter and its test leads should not be handled when these terminals are energized This symbol indicates that a device is protected throughout by double insulation or reinforced insulation PER IEC1010 OVERVOLTAGE INSTALLATION CATEGORY OV...

Page 3: ...ectrical outlets can be difficult and misleading because of the uncertainty of connection to the recessed electrical contacts Other means should be used to ensure that the terminals are not live If the equipment is used in a manner not specified by the manufacturer the protection provided by the equipment may be impaired This device must not be used by children It contains hazardous objects as wel...

Page 4: ... the voltage on the COM input jack exceeds 600V above earth ground 4 NEVER connect the meter leads across a voltage source while the function switch is in the current resistance or diode mode Doing so can damage the meter 5 ALWAYS discharge filter capacitors in power supplies and disconnect the power when making resistance or diode tests 6 ALWAYS turn off the power and disconnect the test leads be...

Page 5: ...on 8 RANGE button 9 Positive input jack 10 COM input jack Note Tilt stand test lead holders and battery compartment are on rear of unit Symbols and Enunciators Continuity Diode test µ micro 10 6 amps m milli 10 3 volts amps A Amps k kilo 10 3 ohms M mega 10 6 ohms Ohms V Volts AC Alternating current DC Direct current MAX Maximum AUTO Auto ranging HOLD Display hold ...

Page 6: ... plug into the positive V jack 3 Touch the black test probe tip to the negative side of the circuit Touch the red test probe tip to the positive side of the circuit 4 Read the voltage in the display AC DC CURRENT MEASUREMENTS 1 Insert the black test lead banana plug into the negative COM jack 2 Press the MODE button to indicate DC or AC on the display 3 For current measurements up to 2000µA set th...

Page 7: ...e the function switch to the position 2 Insert the black lead banana plug into the negative COM jack Insert the red test lead banana plug into the positive jack 3 Press the MODE button to indicate on the display 4 Touch the test probe tips to the circuit or wire you wish to check 5 If the resistance is less than the continuity threshold the audible signal will sound DIODE TEST 1 Rotate the functio...

Page 8: ...AX mode The display icon MAX will appear The meter will display and hold the maximum reading and will update only when a new maximum value is detected 2 Press the MAX button again to exit the mode Note Max does not apply to the Resistance Diode and Continuity functions DISPLAY BACKLIGHT Press and hold the button for 2 second to turn the backlight on The backlight will automatically turn off after ...

Page 9: ...LONG PERIOD OF TIME the batteries should be removed to prevent damage to the unit BATTERY and FUSE Replacement WARNING To avoid electric shock disconnect the test leads from any source of voltage before removing the battery cover 1 Turn power off and disconnect the test leads from the meter 2 Open the rear battery fuse compartment by removing the Phillips head screw on the lower rear of the meter ...

Page 10: ...100 of range 200 A 0 1 A 2000 A 1 A 20 mA 0 01 mA 200 mA 0 1 mA 1 5 reading 5 digits 2 000 0 001 A 10 A 0 01 A 2 5 reading 5 digits DC Current Note 10A for 30 sec max 200 A 0 1 A 2000 A 1 A 20 mA 0 01 mA 200 mA 0 1 mA 1 5 reading 8 digits 2 000 0 001 A 10 A 0 01 A 3 0 reading 5 digits AC Current 50 60Hz Note 10A for 30 sec max 200 0 1 0 8 reading 5 digits 2 k 0 001 k 20 k 0 01 k 200 k 0 1 k 0 8 re...

Page 11: ...0V ceramic fast blow A range 10A 600V ceramic fast blow Operating Temperature 10ºC to 40ºC 14ºF to 122ºF Storage Temperature 10 o C to 60 o C 14 o F to 140 o F Operating Humidity Max 80 up to 31ºC 87ºF decreasing linearly to 50 at 40ºC 104ºF Storage Humidity 80 Operating Altitude 2000 meters 7000 ft maximum Weight 260g 9 17oz Size 147 x 76 x 42mm 5 8 x 2 9 x 1 6 Safety This meter is intended for o...

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