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MN16A  V1.4   03/12 

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Support lines: U.S. 877-439-8324, Intl. 603-324-7800 

Technical support: Option 3; E-mail: 

[email protected]

 

Repair & Returns: Option 4; E-mail: [email protected] 

Product specifications subject to change without notice 

Visit our website: www.extech.com 

Extech Instruments Corporation, 9 Townsend West, Nashua, NH 03063 

ISO 9001 Certified since 1995 

Warranty  

EXTECH INSTRUMENTS CORPORATION

 (a FLIR company) warrants this instrument to be free of defects in parts and workmanship for 

one year

 from date of shipment (a six month limited warranty applies to sensors and cables). If it should become necessary to return the 

instrument for service during or beyond the warranty period, contact the Customer Service Department for authorization. Visit our website 

www.extech.com for contact information. A Return Authorization (RA) number must be issued before any product is returned to Extech. The 

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 misuse, improper wiring, operation outside of specification, improper maintenance 

or repair, or unauthorized modification. Extech specifically disclaims any implied warranties or merchantability or fitness for a specific 

purpose and will not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental or consequential damages. Extech's total liability is limited to repair or 

replacement of the product. The warranty set forth above is inclusive and no other warranty, whether written or oral, is expressed or implied. 

Calibration and Repair Services 

Extech offers repair and calibration services

 for the products we sell. Extech also provides NIST certification for most products. Call the 

Customer Service Department for information on calibration services available for this product. Extech recommends that annual calibrations 

be performed to verify meter performance and accuracy. 

 

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

Summary of Contents for MN16A

Page 1: ...User s Guide Autoranging Mini Multimeter Model MN16A...

Page 2: ...s 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 thes...

Page 3: ...on electrical 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...

Page 4: ...ges 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 re...

Page 5: ...button 10 Battery compartment rear Symbols and Annunciators Continuity Diode test Low Battery n nano 10 9 capacitance micro 10 6 amps m milli 10 3 volts amps A Amps k kilo 10 3 ohms F Farads capacitan...

Page 6: ...uch the red test probe tip to the positive side of the circuit 4 Read the voltage in the display AC VOLTAGE MEASUREMENTS WARNING Risk of Electrocution The probe tips may not be long enough to contact...

Page 7: ...probe tip to the positive side of the circuit 8 Apply power to the circuit 9 Read the current in the display AC CURRENT MEASUREMENTS CAUTION Do not make 20A current measurements for longer than 30 se...

Page 8: ...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 and...

Page 9: ...acitors 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 banana plug into the...

Page 10: ...ows you to make measurements relative to a stored zero reference value A reference voltage current etc can be stored and measurements made in comparison to that value The displayed value is the differ...

Page 11: ...IES 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 pr...

Page 12: ...nt A DC 10A 0 01A 2 5 reading 5 digits 400 A 0 1 A 1 5 reading 5 digits 4000 A 1 A 40mA 0 01mA 400mA 0 1mA 1 8 reading 5 digits AC Current A AC 10A 0 01A 3 0 reading 7 digits 400 0 1 1 2 reading 4 dig...

Page 13: ...es 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 voltage drops below op...

Page 14: ...ned to Extech The 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 us...

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