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MN16  V1.2    7/08 

TEMPERATURE MEASUREMENTS 

1. 

Set the function switch to the 

ºF

 or 

ºC

 position. 

2. 

Insert the Temperature Probe into the input jacks, making sure to 
observe the correct polarity. 

3. 

Touch the Temperature Probe head to the part whose temperature you 
wish to measure. Keep the probe touching the part under test until the 
reading stabilizes (about 30 seconds). 

4. 

Read the temperature in the display. 

 

Note:

 The temperature probe is fitted with a type K mini connector. A mini 

connector to banana connector adaptor is supplied for connection to the 
input banana jacks. 

 
 
 
 

CAPACITANCE MEASUREMENTS 

WARNING:

 To avoid electric shock, disconnect power to the unit under test and 

discharge all capacitors 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 negative 

COM

 jack. 

Insert the red test lead banana plug into the positive 

CAP

 jack. 

3. Press 

the 

MODE

 button to indicate “

nF

” on the display. 

4. 

Touch the test leads to the capacitor to be tested. 

5. 

Read the capacitance value in the display 

 
 

 
 
 
 

 

FREQUENCY/DUTY CYCLE MEASUREMENTS  

1. 

Set the rotary function switch to the “

Hz %

” position. 

2. 

Press the MODE button to indicate “

Hz

” in the display. 

3. 

Insert the black lead banana plug into the negative 

COM

 jack 

Insert the red test lead banana plug into the positive 

Hz

 jack. 

4. 

Touch the test probe tips to the circuit under test. 

5. 

Read the frequency on the display. 

6. Press 

the 

MODE

 button again to indicate “

%

” on the display. 

7. 

Read the % of duty cycle on the display. 

 
 
 
 
 
 

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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