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MN16  V1.2    7/08 

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Warranty 

EXTECH INSTRUMENTS CORPORATION warrants the basic instrument to be free of 
defects in parts and workmanship for three years from date of shipment (a six month limited 
warranty applies on 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 at (781) 890-7440 EXTENSION 210 for authorization or visit www.extech.com for 
more 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 Care Department for information on 
calibration services available for this product. Extech recommends that annual calibrations be 
performed to verify meter performance and accuracy. 

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Copyright 

©

 2008 Extech Instruments Corporation (a FLIR company) 

All rights reserved including the right of reproduction in whole or in part in any form.

 

 

Support line (781) 890-7440 

Technical Support: Extension 200; E-mail: [email protected] 

Repair & Returns: Extension 210; E-mail: [email protected] 

Product specifications subject to change without notice 

For the latest version of this User’s Guide, Software updates, and other up-to-the-minute 

product information, visit our website: www.extech.com 

Extech Instruments Corporation, 285 Bear Hill Rd., Waltham, MA 02451 

Summary of Contents for Extech Instruments MN16

Page 1: ...User s Guide Autoranging Mini Multimeter Model MN16...

Page 2: ...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...

Page 3: ...n 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 I...

Page 4: ...es 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 res...

Page 5: ...utton 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 capacitanc...

Page 6: ...isplay 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 co...

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 sec...

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 o...

Page 9: ...itors 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 n...

Page 10: ...ws 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 differe...

Page 11: ...ES 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 pre...

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: ...Minus sign for negative Measurement Rate 2 times per second nominal Low Battery Indication is displayed if battery voltage drops below operating voltage Battery Two AAA batteries Fuses mA A ranges 0...

Page 14: ...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...

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