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Introduction 

This meter measures AC/DC Voltage, AC/DC Current, Resistance, Capacitance, Frequency 

(electrical & electronic), Duty Cycle, Diode Test, and Continuity plus Thermocouple 

Temperature. It can store and recall data. It features a waterproof, rugged design for heavy 

duty use. This meter can transmit data wirelessly when linked to a PC. Proper use and care 

of this meter will provide many years of reliable service. 

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) 1000 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 
1000V

 

Summary of Contents for EX540

Page 1: ...User s Guide Wireless TRMS Multimeter Model EX540...

Page 2: ...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 han...

Page 3: ...IEC 61010 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...

Page 4: ...ty Diode test Battery status n nano 10 9 capacitance micro 10 6 amps cap m milli 10 3 volts amps A Amps k kilo 10 3 ohms F Farads capacitance M mega 10 6 ohms RF transmitter active Ohms PEAK Peak Hold...

Page 5: ...Electrocution The probe tips may not be long enough to contact the live parts inside some 240V outlets for appliances because the contacts are recessed deep in the outlets As a result the reading may...

Page 6: ...surements for longer than 30 seconds Exceeding 30 seconds may cause damage to the meter and or the test leads 1 Insert the black test lead banana plug into the negative COM jack 2 For current measurem...

Page 7: ...e red test probe tip to the hot side of the circuit 8 Apply power to the circuit 9 Read the current in the display In the 10AAC range right auxiliary display frequency 10 Press and hold the MODE butto...

Page 8: ...jack and the red test lead banana plug into the positive V jack 3 Press the MODE button to indicate and V on the display 4 Touch the test probes to the diode under test Forward voltage will typically...

Page 9: ...up and connect as described for DC mA measurements 2 Set the rotary function switch to the 4 20mA position 3 The meter will display loop current as a with 0mA 25 4mA 0 20mA 100 and 24mA 125 AUTORANGI...

Page 10: ...1 millisecond in duration Momentarily press the PEAK button PEAK and MAX will display in left auxiliary display MIN will display in right auxiliary display The meter will update the dispay each time...

Page 11: ...he receiver will also blink 5 Once per second the data will be displayed on the pc screen plotted and inserted into a list 6 Hold the backlight button for two seconds to exit the RF wireless transmit...

Page 12: ...Y If it gets wet wipe it off 2 USE AND STORE THE METER IN NORMAL TEMPERATURES Temperature extremes can shorten the life of the electronic parts and distort or melt plastic parts 3 HANDLE THE METER GEN...

Page 13: ...the end user are legally bound EU Battery ordinance to return all used batteries disposal in the household garbage is prohibited You can hand over your used batteries accumulators at collection point...

Page 14: ...the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy...

Page 15: ...0 1V All AC voltage ranges are specified from 5 of range to 100 of range DC Current 400 A 0 01 A 1 0 reading 3 digits 4000 A 0 1 A 40mA 0 001mA 400mA 0 01mA 10A 0 001A 20A 30 sec max with reduced accu...

Page 16: ...0 0001MHz 40MHz 0 001MHz 100MHz 0 01MHz Not specified Sensitivity 0 8V rms min 20 to 80 duty cycle and 100kHz 5Vrms min 20 to 80 duty cycle and 100kHz Frequency electrical 40 00HZ 4KHz 0 01HZ to 0 001...

Page 17: ...ation for positive Minus sign for negative Measurement Rate 2 times per second nominal Low Battery Indication is displayed if battery voltage drops below operating voltage Battery One 9 volt NEDA 1604...

Page 18: ...n any form Garant a Espa ol EXTECH INSTRUMENTS CORPORATION UNA EMPRESA FLIR garantiza este instrumento para estar libre de defectos en partes o mano de obra durante un a o a partir de la fecha de emba...

Page 19: ...nir nos coordonn es Un num ro d autorisation de retour AR doit tre d livr avant tout retour de produit Extech L exp diteur prend sa charge les frais d exp dition le fret l assurance et l emballage cor...

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