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PLEASE READ THESE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY.

Misuse and/or abuse of this instrument may cause injury and/or damage to
the meter or the equipment under measurement. Please read and follow all
instructions carefully. Please inspect the meter and test probes for wear or
abnormalities prior to every use. If a flaw exists, do not attempt to take any
measurements. Replace the damaged equipment. Never touch exposed
wiring, connection, or line circuit conductors when attempting to take
measurements. Damage resulting from a failure to follow instructions will
void the warranty.

HCAZ3064 for HCAP0360

© Copyright 1999  Printed in China

DIGITAL R/C MULTI-METER

OPERATION MANUAL

Summary of Contents for DIGITAL R/C MULTI-METER

Page 1: ...t the meter and test probes for wear or abnormalities prior to every use If a flaw exists do not attempt to take any measurements Replace the damaged equipment Never touch exposed wiring connection or line circuit conductors when attempting to take measurements Damage resulting from a failure to follow instructions will void the warranty HCAZ3064 for HCAP0360 Copyright 1999 Printed in China DIGITA...

Page 2: ...s maximum reading 1999 with automatic polarity sign and weak LCD battery indicators Overrange Indication A 1 will blink in the most significant digit Sampling Rate 2 5 times per second Operating Environment 32 to 122 F 0 to 50 C at less than 70 relative humidity Storage Environment 4 to 140 F 20 to 60 C at less than 80 relative humidity Power Source One 9V carbon zinc battery Power Consumption 30m...

Page 3: ...re of reading number of digits at 23 C 5 C less than 75 relative humidity R C Battery Check Range Resolution Red LED Green LED 4 8V 0 01V 2 0 4 7V 4 9V or higher 6 0V 0 01V 2 0 5 9V 6 1V or higher 9 6V 0 01V 2 0 9 5V 9 7V or higher Overload protection 0 8A 250V fuse on mA inputs Load current each selection 250mA DC Voltage Range 2V 20V 200V 0 8 of reading 1 digit Overload protection 1000V DC or 75...

Page 4: ...ading 1 digit Overload protection 400V DC AC rms Diode Test Test current 1 0mA 0 6mA Test voltage 3 2V maximum Continuity Test Audible indication less than 50 approx 1 Read these operating instructions thoroughly and completely before operation Pay close attention to the WARNINGS and CAUTIONS which will inform of potentially dangerous procedures 2 Always inspect your meter test probes and accessor...

Page 5: ...exposed wiring connections or any live circuit conductors when attempting to take measurements 5 Never replace the protective fuse inside the meter with a fuse of a different rating 6 When testing for voltage make sure the voltage function is operating properly by reading a known voltage in that range before assuming that a zero reading indicates a no voltage condition 7 Calibration and repair on ...

Page 6: ...6 Digital Display Rotary Selector Switch R C Battery Load Test Range With 2 color Go No Go LED Input Terminals Figure 1 ...

Page 7: ...on 3 Input Terminals Color coding of the measurement selections helps determine which banana jacks recessed for safety the probes should be connected to for measurement This meter has a self contained 9V battery which can be easily replaced if necessary When the low battery indicator appears on the LCD or if the LCD will not illuminate in any way the internal 9V battery is likely in need of replac...

Page 8: ...ocedure to close the meter s case A 0 2A 250V 5 x 20mm fast acting glass fuse is installed inside the meter and is used to protect the ampere ranges but NOT including the 10A range If the DC Current ranges except the 10A ONLY range do not operate the internal fuse may need to be replaced Refer to figure 2 WARNING Before attempting to replace the fuse disconnect the test probes from any energized c...

Page 9: ...range in which the dial is positioned If the dial is set anywhere in the yellow range for example the red test probe must be in the jack marked yellow and so on Before making any measurements always examine the meter and accessories for damage contamination like dirt oil or water etc and defects Examine the test probes for cracked or frayed insulation and make sure the probes plug snugly into the ...

Page 10: ...hen measurements are completed disconnect the test probes from the circuit under test DC Current Measurements WARNING This meter is NOT designed to measure AC current Attempts to measure AC current could cause permanent damage to the meter and or the equipment under test and void the warranty 1 Always start at the highest range of the function to be measured and move down from there 2 Insert the b...

Page 11: ...The mA ranges are fuse protected To avoid possible electrical shock meter damage and or equipment damage do not A Attempt to take mA current readings on circuits having more than 500mA 0 5A of current flow B Apply a voltage between the GROUND and mA jacks exceeding 250V AC or DC as permanent equipment damage and or injury could result Partial circuit damage may result for voltages below 250V AC or...

Page 12: ...sured resistance value of the device under test is too large for the current position of the dial Move the dial to the next highest resistance range and try again If overrange occurs again move to the next highest setting until a reading is displayed 4 For diode measurements A The DIODE test range measures resistance from 000 up to 1999 and is used to test the forward resistance value of diodes B ...

Page 13: ...e black probe into the black GROUND jack and the red probe into the yellow mA AND R C BATT jack 2 Place the dial into the proper R C BATT position to match the battery being tested 4 8V is for 4 cell packs 6 0V is for 5 cell packs and 9 6V is for 8 cell packs Note The meter automatically applies a 250mA load to the battery under test any time the dial is one of these three positions This is to tes...

Page 14: ... attain such information is by using a cycler This function simply provides an indication of the instantaneous state of charge of the battery and its ability to withstand a load condition and should not be used to gauge the amount of safe flying time left on the batteries This meter has a built in auto off timer that will turn off the meter if no activity has occurred within 15 minutes This is to ...

Page 15: ... probes are backwards reverse probes on diode For diodes diode may be defective discard diode Poor connection with probes recheck all connections Problem LCD always reads a negative value Possible Cause and Cure Probes are backwards either disconnect probes from device under test and connect in reverse to the meter s jacks or reverse probes on device being measured Problem R C Batt LED will not go...

Page 16: ...ce at our option any product that does not meet these standards You will be required to provide proof of purchase receipt or invoice If during the 1 year warranty period your HOBBICO product shows defects caused by abuse misuse or accident it will be repaired or replaced at our option at a service charge not greater than 50 of the current retail list price Be sure to include your daytime phone num...

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