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User Guide 

 

 
 
 

 

True RMS Multimeter with  
IR Thermometer 

 

Extech EX210T

 

 

 

Summary of Contents for EX210T

Page 1: ...User Guide True RMS Multimeter with IR Thermometer Extech EX210T ...

Page 2: ...njury 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 re...

Page 3: ...t the condition of the test leads and the meter itself for any damage before operating the meter Use great care when making measurements if the voltages are greater than 25 VAC rms or 35 VDC These voltages are considered a shock hazard Warning This is a Class A device This device can cause interference in residential areas Always discharge capacitors and remove power from the device under test bef...

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: ...1 Positive input jack 12 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 ºF Degrees Fahrenheit ºC Degrees Centigrade MAX Maximum AUTO Autoranging HOLD Display hold SCAN IR ...

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: ...ARNING Do not directly view or direct the laser pointer at an eye Low power visible lasers do not normally present a hazard but may present some potential for hazard if viewed directly for extended periods of time IR Spot to Distance Diagram The 4 1 spot to distance ratio determines the size of the measured surface area with respect to the distance the meter is held away from the surface IR Measur...

Page 9: ...e MAX 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 IRT button for 2 second to turn the backlight on The backlight will automatically turn off...

Page 10: ...teries 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 3 Pull down on the cover to...

Page 11: ...0 60Hz True RMS All AC voltage ranges are specified from 5 of range to 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 True RMS Note 10A for 30...

Page 12: ...ication OL is displayed Auto Power Off 15 minutes approximately Polarity Automatic no indication for positive Minus sign for negative Measurement Rate 2 times per second nominal Battery One 9 volt NEDA 1604 battery Fuses mA µA ranges 200mA 250V 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 ...

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