User's Guide
Autoranging True RMS Multimeter Extech EX505
Page 1: ...User s Guide Autoranging True RMS Multimeter Extech EX505...
Page 2: ...e 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...
Page 3: ...3 DO NOT measure voltage if 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 resist...
Page 4: ...utton Note Tilt stand and battery compartment are on rear of unit Symbols and Annunciators Continuity Diode test Battery status n nano 10 9 capacitance micro 10 6 amps m milli 10 3 volts amps A Amps k...
Page 5: ...e display AC VOLTAGE FREQUENCY DUTY CYCLE MEASUREMENTS WARNING Risk of Electrocution The probe tips may not be long enough to contact the live parts inside some 240V outlets for appliances because the...
Page 6: ...CURRENT FREQUENCY DUTY CYCLE MEASUREMENTS CAUTION Do not make 20A current measurements for longer than 30 seconds Exceeding 30 seconds may cause damage to the meter and or the test leads 1 Insert the...
Page 7: ...continuity on circuits or wires that have voltage on them 1 Set the function switch to the CAP position 2 Insert the black lead banana plug into the negative COM jack Insert the red test lead banana p...
Page 8: ...ries and unplug the line cords 1 Set the rotary function switch to the CAP position 2 Insert the black test lead banana plug into the negative COM jack Insert the red test lead banana plug into the po...
Page 9: ...t apply for the Capacitance and Frequency functions RELATIVE MODE The relative measurement feature allows you to make measurements relative to a stored zero reference value A reference voltage current...
Page 10: ...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 STOR...
Page 11: ...he sender is responsible for shipping charges freight insurance and proper packaging to prevent damage in transit This warranty does not apply to defects resulting from action of the user such as misu...
Page 12: ...0 001V 40V 0 01V 400V 0 1V 2 0 reading 5 digits AC Voltage 1000V 1V 2 5 reading 5 digits 400 A 0 1 A 1 0 reading 3 digits 4000 A 1 A 40mA 0 01mA 400mA 0 1mA 1 5 reading 3 digits DC Current 10A 0 01A 2...
Page 13: ...ading 1 digits 599 9Hz 0 1Hz 5 999kHz 0 001kHz 59 99kHz 0 01kHz 599 9kHz 0 1kHz 1 2 reading 3 digits 5 999MHz 0 001MHz 9 999MHz 0 001MHz 1 5 reading 4 digits Frequency Sensitivity 0 5V rms 500kHz 3V r...
Page 14: ...attery Fuses mA A ranges 0 5A 1000V ceramic fast blow A range 10A 1000V ceramic fast blow Operating Temperature 41 F to 104 F 5 C to 40 C Storage Temperature 4 F to 140 F 20 C to 60 C Operating Humidi...
