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Introduction 
 

 Warning

 

To avoid shock or injury, do not perform the verification tests or calibration procedures 

described in this manual unless you are qualified to do so. 

The information provided in this document is for the use of qualified personnel only. 

 

 Caution 

The 61-095 contains parts that can be damaged by static discharge. 

Follow the standard practices for handling static sensitive devices. 

 
 

For additional information about IDEAL INDUSTRIES, INC. and it’s products, 

and services, visit IDEAL INDUSTRIES, INC. web site at: 

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Precautions and Safety Information 

            Use the meter only as described in the 

Users Manual

. If you do not do so, the protection provided  

            by the meter may be impaired. Read the “Safety Information” page before servicing this product.  
            In this manual, a 

Warning

 identifies conditions and actions that pose hazard(s) to the user; a  

            

Caution

 identifies conditions and actions that may damage the meter or the test instruments. 

 

The Symbols 

            The symbols used on the meter and in this manual are explained in Table A.  
 

Table A. The Symbols 

Symbol Meaning  Symbol 

Meaning 

 

Alternating signal 

 

  Battery 

 

  Direct signal 

 

  Earth ground 

CAT III    IEC overvoltage Category III 

 

  Double insulated 

 

  Refer to the manual. Important
  information. 

 

  Take appropriate precautions. 
  Hazardous voltage may be  
  present 

 

 
Form number TM61095 

Rev 2 September 2002 

Summary of Contents for 61-095

Page 1: ...the following information Precautions and safety information Specifications Performance test procedure Calibration and calibration adjustment procedure Basic maintenance cleaning replacing the battery Form number TM61095 Revision 2 Date Sep 2002 Form number TM61095 Rev 2 September 2002 ...

Page 2: ... Specifications 4 Physical and environment characteristics 5 Certification and compliance 5 Required Equipment 6 Basic Maintenance 7 Opening the Meter Case 7 Replacing the Battery 7 Cleaning 7 Performance Tests 8 Testing the Voltage Function 8 Testing the Resistance Function 9 Testing the Amp Function 9 Calibration 10 DCV ACV ACA Functions 10 Calibration Adjustment Points 11 Form number TM61095 Re...

Page 3: ...y Information Use the meter only as described in the Users Manual If you do not do so the protection provided by the meter may be impaired Read the Safety Information page before servicing this product In this manual a Warning identifies conditions and actions that pose hazard s to the user a Caution identifies conditions and actions that may damage the meter or the test instruments The Symbols Th...

Page 4: ... injury or loss of life Specific precautions Do not operate without covers To avoid personal injury do not apply any voltage or current to the product without the covers in place Electric overload Never apply a voltage to a connector on the product that is outside the range specified for that connector Avoid electric shock To avoid injury or loss of life do not connect or disconnect probes or test...

Page 5: ...eric update rate 2 5 times sec Polarity display Automatic Overrange display OL is displayed Low voltage indicator is indicated Automatic power off time Automatic backlit off 30 minutes Power source One 9V dry cell battery Maximum input voltage 600V CAT III between V and COM Maximum floating voltage 600V CAT III between any terminal and earth ground V connector V V Ω Temperature Coefficient 0 2 x S...

Page 6: ...stance Continuity Function Range Accuracy Overload protection Ω 2000 Ω 1 2 dgt 600 Vrms Max open circuit voltage 3V Continuity check Internal sounds activates if the resistance of the circuit under test is less than 25 Ω It will then turn off if the resistance is increased beyond 400 Ω AC Current Function Range Accuracy Overload protection A 200 0A 3 3 dgt 45Hz 66Hz 200A Adjacent conductor influen...

Page 7: ...ion level mains fixed installation CAT II Local level mains appliances portable equipment CAT I Signal level special equipment or parts of equipment telecommunication electronics Pollution Degree 2 Do not operate in environments where conductive pollutants may be present EC Declaration of Conformity Meets the intent of Directive 89 336 EEC for Electromagnetic Compatibility and Low Voltage Directiv...

Page 8: ...able B Required Equipment Equipment Required Characteristics Recommended Model Calibrator AC Voltage Range 0 750V AC Accuracy 0 07 Basic Frequency Range 40 500Hz Accuracy 2 DC Voltage Range 0 1000V DC Accuracy 0 006 Basic Current Range 0 100A Accuracy AC 40Hz to 100Hz 0 08 Basic Resistance Range 1Ω 2000Ω Accuracy 0 03 Basic Fluke 5500 or Wavetek 9100 Calibrator or Equivalent Ballantine 1620A Form ...

Page 9: ...e following 1 Disconnect test leads from any live source turn the rotary switch to OFF and remove the test leads from the front terminals 2 Remove the battery door by using a screwdriver to turn the battery door screws turn counter clockwise 3 The case bottom is secured to the case top by three screws Using a screwdriver remove the three screws Replacing the Battery The meter is powered by a singl...

Page 10: ...anges do the following 1 Connect the calibrator to the VΩ and COM inputs on the meter 2 Set the calibrator for the voltage and frequency from step 1 to 6 in Table 1 3 Compare the reading on the meter display with the display reading shown in Table 1 4 If the display reading falls outside of the range shown in Table 1 the meter does not meet specification Table 1 AC Voltage Test Step Input Frequenc...

Page 11: ...r sounds if the resistance of the circuit under test is less than 25 Ω It will then turn off if the resistance is increased beyond 400 Ω Amp A Function 1 Turn the rotary switch to A position 2 Refer to Figure 1 and disconnect probes from probe test points 3 Place the conductor anywhere within the sensor zone as shown in the shaded areas of Figure 2 4 Apply the inputs for steps 1 4 in Table 4 5 For...

Page 12: ...V and connect to V and COM test probes 7 Using a small flat tipped screwdriver adjust the potentiometer VR1 until the display reads 600 8 Disconnect the output terminals of DCV calibrator B ACV Calibration Adjust VR2 See Figure 3 9 Set the tester to ACV function 10 Set the output of ACV calibration for 300V 50Hz and connect to V and COM test probes 11 Using a small flat tipped screwdriver adjust t...

Page 13: ...Form number TM61095 Rev 2 September 2002 Page 11 Figure 3 Calibration Adjustment Points ...

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