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Operating Instructions 

AC or DC Voltage Measurements 

JTM-69A    V2.0   10/07 

1. 

Insert the black test lead banana plug into the 
negative 

COM

 jack and the red test lead banana 

plug into the positive 

V

 jack.  

2. 

Turn the rotary switch to the 

VAC

 or 

VDC

 

position. 

3. 

Touch the test probes to the circuit under test 
and read the voltage on the display. 

Note: Pressing the 

Hz/%

 button while in the voltaget 

function will switch the display to frequency or d

C Current M

ut

AC or D

easurements 

s on the 10A scale for 

V

y cycle 

CAUTION

: Do not make current measurement

longer than 30 seconds every 15 minutes. Exceeding 30 seconds may 
cause damage to the meter and/or the test leads. 

1. 

Insert the black test lead banana plug into the negative 

COM

 jack 

 position. 

 test and read 

while in the current function will switch 

 

and the red test lead banana plug into the; 

a. Positive 

uA/mA 

jack for currents to 400m

b. Positive 

10A

 jack for currents to 10A 

2. 

Turn the rotary switch to the uA, mA or A

3. Press 

the 

MODE

 button to select AC or DC current 

4. 

Touch the test probes in series with the circuit under
the current on the display. 

Note: Pressing the 

Hz/%

 button 

the display to frequency or duty cycle 

Summary of Contents for JTM-69A

Page 1: ...User s Guide True RMS Digital Multimeter Model JTM 69A ...

Page 2: ...to another symbol or terminal indicates the user must refer to the manual for further information This symbol adjacent to a terminal indicates that under normal use hazardous voltages may be present Double insulation Overvoltage Catagory III This meter meets the IEC 610 1 95 standard for OVERVOLTAGE CATEGORY III Cat III meters are protected against overvoltage transients in fixed installation at t...

Page 3: ... rms or 35VDC These voltages are considered a shock hazard 7 Always discharge capacitors and remove power from the device under test before performing Capacitance Diode Resistance or Continuity tests 8 Remove the battery from the meter if the meter is to be stored for long periods 9 To avoid electric shock do not measure AC current on any circuit whose voltage exceeds 250V AC 10 Voltage checks on ...

Page 4: ...400V 0 1V 1 2 reading 3 digits AC Voltage 50 60Hz 600V 1V 2 0 reading 4 digits 400μA 0 1μA 4000μA 1μA 40mA 0 01mA 400mA 0 1mA 1 5 reading 3 digits DC Current 10A 0 01A 2 5 reading 5 digits 400μA 0 1μA 4000μA 1μA 40mA 0 01mA 400mA 0 1mA 1 8 reading 5 digits AC Current 50 60Hz 10A 0 01A 3 0 reading 7 digits 400Ω 0 1Ω 1 0 reading 4 digits 4kΩ 0 001kΩ 1 0 reading 2 digits 40kΩ 0 01kΩ 400kΩ 0 1kΩ 4MΩ 0...

Page 5: ...01kHz 999 9kHz 0 1kHz 1 2 reading 2 digits 9 999MHz 0 001MHz 1 5 reading 4 digits Frequency Sensitivity 0 8V rms min 20 to 80 duty cycle and 100kHz 5Vrms min 20 to 80 duty cycle and 100kHz Function Range Resolution Accuracy Duty Cycle 0 1 to 99 9 0 1 1 2 reading 2 digits Pulse width 100μs 100ms Frequency 5Hz to 150kHz Temp F 4 to 1400 F 1 F Temp C 20 to 760 C 1 C 3 0 reading 3 digits meter only pr...

Page 6: ...es per second nominal Auto Power Off Meter automatically shuts down after 15 minutes of inactivity Low Battery Indication BAT is displayed if battery voltage drops below operating voltage Battery One 9V battery NEDA 1604 IEC 6F22 Fuses mA μA and Temperature ranges 0 5A 250V fast blow 10A range 10A 250V fast blow Operating Temperature 32 o F to 122 o F 0 o C to 50 o C Storage Temperature 4 o F to 1...

Page 7: ...battery compartment are on rear of unit Symbols AC Alternating current or voltage DC Direct current or voltage Continuity Diode test mV V millivolt volt voltage Ω KΩ MΩ ohm kilohm megohm resistance µA mA A microamp milliamp Amp current nF uF nanofarad microfarad capacitance Hz kHz hertz kilohertz frequency duty cycle O F O C Degrees Fahrenheit Centigrade temperature AUTO Autorange BAT Low battery ...

Page 8: ...e 10A scale for V y cycle CAUTION Do not make current measurement longer than 30 seconds every 15 minutes Exceeding 30 seconds may cause damage to the meter and or the test leads 1 Insert the black test lead banana plug into the negative COM jack A position test and read while in the current function will switch and the red test lead banana plug into the a Positive uA mA jack for currents to 400m ...

Page 9: ...est probes to the circuit or device under test and read the resistance on the display Capacitance Measurements WARNING To avoid electric shock disconnect power to the unit under test and discharge all capacitors before taking any capacitance measurements Cap 1 Insert the black test lead banana plug into the negative COM jack and the red test lead banana plug into the positive CAP jack 2 Turn the r...

Page 10: ...anana plug into the positive Ω jack 2 Turn the rotary switch to the position 3 Press the MODE button until appears in the display 4 Touch the test probes to the circuit or device under test If the resistance is less than approximately 30Ω the buzzer will sound and the resistance appears on the display Note The meter automatically holds the 400Ω range when continuity is selected Temperature Measure...

Page 11: ... OL in both polarities Red Black Black Red Probe Probe Probe Probe Forward test Reverse test Manual Ranging The meter turns on in the autoranging mode Press the Range button to go to manual ranging Each press of the range button will step to the next range as indicated by the units and decimal point location Press and hold the Range button for two seconds to return to autoranging Manual ranging do...

Page 12: ...uminates the display and is used when the ambient light to too low to permit viewing of the displayed readings Press the button for one second to turn the backlight on and press the button a second time to turn the backlight off Auto Off The auto off feature will turn the meter off after 15 minutes of inactivity Range switch or a button has not been turned or pressed A beep will warn the user shor...

Page 13: ...ly Dropping it can damage the electronic parts or the case 4 Keep the meter clean Wipe the case occasionally with a damp cloth DO NOT use chemicals cleaning solvents or detergents 5 Use only a fresh battery of the recommended size and type Remove the old or weak battery so it does not leak and damage the unit 6 If the meter is to be stored for a long period of time the battery should be removed to...

Page 14: ...asured 2 Remove the rubber holster if in place 3 Open the battery fuse cover by removing the screws on the rear using a Phillips screwdriver 4 Remove the battery cover 5 Remove the old fuse by gently pulling up on it 6 Install the new fuse by gently pushing it into the holder 7 Always use a fuse of the proper size and value 0 5A 250V fast blow or 10A 250V fast blow 8 Replace the cover and secure w...

Page 15: ...fication improper maintenance or repair or unauthorized modification Jensen 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 Jensen s total liability is limited to repair or replacement of the product The warranty set forth above is inclusive and no other warranty wh...

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