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Confirm if the clamp of the sensor is

completely closed.

After finishing the measurement, remove

the fixing tapes used for 653 RPM sensor.

Direct Ignition Engine

653 RPM Sensor

Put contact surface of the sensor on the top or side 

of Direct Ignition Coil as shown in fig-7.

NOTE

NOTE

NOTE

Measurement may not be done depending 

on the sensor position. In that case, move 

the sensor to the measurable position.

Contact surface is marked in Red.

Use tapes to fix the sensor.

fig-7

5-11. TEMPERATURE MEASUREMENT ( 

°

C

 

/

 

°

F )

Do not measure voltage in          position. This will cause electrical shock hazard to the 

operator and/or damage to the instrument.

Read "

3. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

" carefully to avoid electric shock hazard and 

serious damage to the instrument.

WARNING

fig-8

4

5

6

7

8

9

Earth

IGNITION COIL

fig-4

+

_

Black(

)

Red(

)

Set number of cylinders. Press 

Cylinder

 Key for 1 

second or more to enter cylinder setting mode, and 

press 

Cylinder

 Key again within 1 second to 

select the number of cylinders from 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 

8, 10, 12. Default setting is "4".

Stop pressing 

Cylinder

 Key when necessary 

number is displayed.

Connect Test Lead to IGNITION COIL as shown in 

fig-4.

Start the engine and read the measurement value 

on LCD.

After finishing the measurement, set 

FUNCTION

 

Switch to 

"OFF"

.

Input sensitivity can be changed in the following

 procedures.

a.

b.

c.

Press 

Level

 Key during IG-RPM measurement. Input sensitivity level is changed as 

Level 3

2

1

4. (default setting is Level 3).

Sensitivity level is shown with the number of "    " under the bar graph.

Change of input sensitivity is effective in the following cases.

When measured value is unstable, reduce the current input sensitivity level.

When measured value is "0", increase the current input sensitivity level.

Do not measure voltage in "                       " position. This will cause electrical shock 

hazard to the operator and/or damage to the instrument.

Read "

3. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

" carefully before measurement.

WARNING

fig-6

ON 

Throttle Body

Injection (TBI)

ON 

Port Fuel

Injection (PFI)

INJECTOR

Red

Connect to ECU signal

Black

Connect to ground

12V

ECU signal

5-5. INJECTION PULSE WIDTH MEASUREMENT  ( ms )

-ms

IG-RPM

1

2

3

4

5

Cautions for 654 RPM Sensor

Clamp a sensor gently without letting go of a lever suddenly when clamping 654 RPM 

Sensor on high tension cord. 654 RPM Sensor Pick Up may be damaged by strong shock. 

Do not apply hard mechanical shock to RPM Sensor by the fall.

CAUTION

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

Stop the engine.

Insert black plug of 653 or 654 to 

COM

 terminal and inset red plug to 

RPM/Temp

/

Ω

/V/

     terminal.

Set 

FUNCTION 

Switch to  "            ".

Press          Key and choose the engine strokes from

the following list.

- Four-stroke cycle engine

- Two-stroke cycle engine

- Two-stroke cycle,

2-cylinder simultaneous ignition engine

    M

Clamp the sensor on No.1 High Tension Cord facing the 

arrow sign to the spark plug. (refer to fig-8)

NOTE

Start the engine and read the measurement value.

After finishing the measurement, set

FUNCTION

 switch to 

"OFF"

.

NOTE

High Tension Code type Engine : 

654 RPM Sensor

KT-2022 is able to change the sensor sensitivity, however, RPM measurement may 

not be done depending on the types of engines. In that case, we recommend to use 

"SK-8401 Digital Tachometer".

Do not apply hard mechanical shock to RPM Sensors.

Measurement does not work for rotary engine / diesel engine / vehicles with MSD or 

MDI systems / some vehicles with wasted spark ignition.


NOTES FOR RPM MEASUREMENT

Input sensitivity can be changed in the following procedures.

a.

b.

c.

Press 

Level

 Key during IP RPM measurement. Input sensitivity level is changed as 

Level 3

2

1

4. (default setting is Level 3).

Sensitivity level is shown with the number of "    " under the bar graph.

Change of input sensitivity is effective in the following cases.

When measured value is unstable, reduce the current input sensitivity level.

When measured value is "0", increase the current input sensitivity level.

Insert black test lead to 

COM

 terminal and insert red test lead to 

RPM/Temp

/

Ω

/V/

terminal.

Set 

FUNCTION

 Switch to "      " and press 

Select

 Key until " M

Ω

 " appears on LCD.

If the resistor to be measured is connected in a circuit, turn off power to the circuit and 

discharge the all capacitors. Then, disconnect one side of the resistor.

Connect test leads to the resistor (or circuit) to be measured.

Read the measurement value on LCD.

After finishing the measurement, set 

FUNCTION

 Switch to 

"OFF"

.

Do not measure voltage in      position. This will cause electrical shock hazard to the 

operator and/or serious damage to the instrument.

In case in-circuit resistance is measured, turn off power to the circuit being measured 

and discharge the all capacitors.

Discharge high-capacity capacitor through appropriate resistance load.

Read "

3. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

" carefully before measurement.

1

2

3

4

5

6

WARNING

5-7. RESISTANCE MEASUREMENT  ( 

Ω

 )

Insert black test lead to 

COM

 terminal and insert red test lead to 

RPM/Temp

/

Ω

/V/

terminal.

Set 

FUNCTION

 Switch to "       " and press 

Select

 Key until " V " appears on LCD.

If the diode is connected in a circuit, turn off the power to the circuit and discharge the all 

capacitors. Disconnect one side of the diode.

Connect black test lead to Anode side and red test lead to Cathode side of the diode 

(Reverse connection). Confirm "OL" is displayed on LCD. 

Connect test leads to the opposite side of 4 (Forward Connection). Test results are good 

if the following voltage values are displayed on LCD. 

After finishing the measurement, set 

FUNCTION

 Switch to 

"OFF"

.

1

2

3

4

5

6

Do not measure voltage in      position. This will cause electrical shock hazard to the 

operator and/or damage to the instrument.

If the diode is connected in a circuit, turn off the power to the circuit and discharge the 

all capacitors.

Discharge high-capacity capacitor through appropriate resistance load.

Read "

3. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

" carefully before measurement.

fig-9

Black

Black

Red

Red

WARNING

Anode

Cathode

Anode

Cathode

Reverse Connection

Forward Connection

Silicon diodes....0.4V to 0.9V

Germanium diodes....0.1V to 0.4V

5-8. DIODE TEST  (       )

+

_

5-4. DWELL ANGLE MEASUREMENT  (      )

Do not measure voltage in "                           " position. This will cause electrical shock 

hazard to the operator and/or damage to the instrument.

Be careful not to drop off the instrument and test leads into the engine room.

Ignition system generates high voltage that could cause an electrical shock hazard. 

Stop the engine when connecting or removing the test leads.

Read "

3. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

" carefully before measurement.


WARNING

-ms

IG-RPM

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

Start the engine and read the measurement value on LCD.

After finishing the measurement, set 

FUNCTION

 Switch to 

"OFF"

.

Earth

IGNITION COIL

fig-5

Black(

)

Red(

)

Stop the engine.

Insert black test lead to 

COM

 terminal, and insert 

red test lead to 

RPM/Temp

/

Ω

/V/     

terminal.

Set 

FUNCTION

 Switch to "                    ", and 

press 

Select

 Key until "      " appears on LCD.

Set number of cylinders. Press 

Cylinder

 Key for 1 

second or more to enter cylinder setting mode, and 

press 

Cylinder

 Key again within 1 second to 

select the number of cylinders from 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 

8, 10, 12. Default setting is "4".

Stop pressing 

Cylinder

 Key when necessary 

number is displayed.

Connect Test Lead to IGNITION COIL as shown in 

fig-5.

-ms

IG-RPM

Duty Cycle (%) Converted value is displayed by pressing 

Select

 Key once during Dwell 

Angle measurement.

Input sensitivity can be changed in the following procedures.

DUTY CYCLE MEASUREMENT  ( % )

a.

b.

c.

Press 

Level

 Key during Duty Cycle measurement. Input sensitivity level is changed 

as Level 3

2

1

4. (default setting is Level 3).

Sensitivity level is shown with the number of "    " under the bar graph.

Change of input sensitivity is effective in the following cases.

When measured value is unstable, reduce the current input sensitivity level.

When measured value is "0", increase the current input sensitivity level.

Duty Cycle (%) Converted value is displayed by pressing 

Select

 Key three times during 

Injection Pulse Width measurement.

Input sensitivity can be changed in the following procedures.

DUTY CYCLE MEASUREMENT  ( % )

a.

b.

c.

Press 

Level

 Key during Duty Cycle measurement. Input sensitivity level is changed 

as Level 3

2

1

4. (default setting is Level 3).

Sensitivity level is shown with the number of "    " under the bar graph.

Change of input sensitivity is effective in the following cases.

When measured value is unstable, reduce the current input sensitivity level.

When measured value is "0", increase the current input sensitivity level.

Do not measure voltage in            position. This will cause electrical shock hazard to 

the operator and/or damage to the instrument.

Be careful not to drop off the instrument and RPM sensor into the engine room.

Ignition system generates high voltage that could cause an electrical shock hazard. 

Stop the engine when connecting or removing the RPM sensor.

Read "

3. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

" carefully before measurement.


WARNING

5-6. RPM MEASUREMENT  ( IP-RPM )  

measuring RPM with RPM Sensor

5-9. CONTINUITY TEST  (       )

Do not measure voltage in       position. This will cause electrical shock hazard to the 

operator and/or damage to the instrument.

When measuring in-circuit continuity, turn off power to the circuit to be measured and 

discharge the all capacitors.

Discharge high-capacity capacitor through appropriate resistance load.

Read "

3. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

" carefully before measurement.


WARNING

1

2

3

4

5

Insert black test lead to 

COM

 terminal and insert red test lead to 

RPM/Temp+/

Ω

/V/

terminal.

Set 

FUNCTION

 Switch to "       " and press 

Select

 Key until "      " appears on LCD.

If the diode is connected in a circuit, turn off the power to the circuit and discharge the all 

capacitors. Disconnect one side of the diode.

Connect test lead to both side of the circuit to be measured. Buzzer sounds when the 

circuit resistance is between 10

Ω

 and 200

Ω.

After finishing the measurement, set 

FUNCTION

 Switch to 

"OFF"

.

5-10. CAPACITANCE MEASUREMENT  (      )

Do not measure voltage in      position. This will cause electrical shock hazard to the 

operator and/or damage to the instrument.

If the capacitor is connected in a circuit, turn off the power to the circuit and discharge 

the all capacitors.

Discharge high-capacity capacitor through appropriate resistance load.

Read "

3. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

" carefully before measurement.


WARNING

1

2

3

4

5

6

Insert black test lead to 

COM

 terminal and insert red test lead to 

RPM/Temp

/

Ω

/V/     

 

terminal.

Set 

FUNCTION

 Switch to "       " and press 

Select

 Key until " 

μ

F " appears on LCD.

If the capacitor is connected in a circuit, turn off the power to the circuit and discharge 

the all capacitors. Disconnect one side of the capacitor.

Connect test lead to both side of the capacitor to be measured.

Read the measurement value on LCD.

NOTE

High capacitance capacitor should be taken longer to get a measurement value.

After finishing the measurement, set 

FUNCTION

 Switch to 

"OFF"

.

1

2

3

4

Insert "

" side of temperature probe to 

COM

 terminal and insert "

" side to 

RPM/Temp+

/

Ω

/V/

  terminal.

Set 

FUNCTION

 Switch to "       " and press 

Select

 Key until 

°

C (       ) or 

°

F (       )       

appears on LCD.

Put the tip of temperature probe on the object to be measured, and read the LCD. 

After finishing the measurement, set 

FUNCTION

 Switch to 

"OFF"

.

6-3. LCD BACKLIGHT

1

2

Backlight turns on LCD. It helps the measurement 

in a dark place.

6-4. IMPROPER CONNECTION WARNING

1

2

When the function except "        " and "

 

     " is selected, warning buzzer sounds with 

"

InEr

" indication on LCD by connecting test lead to "

mA/

μ

A

" or "

A

" terminal.

When the function "  

 

   " is selected, warning buzzer sounds with "

InEr

" indication on 

LCD by connecting test lead to "

A

" terminal.

Insert black test lead to 

COM

 terminal, and insert red test lead to 

RPM/Temp

/

Ω

/V/

terminal.

Set 

FUNCTION

 Switch to "                         ", and press 

Select

 Key until " ms " appears 

on LCD.

Connect test leads to an INJECTOR as shown in fig-6.

NOTE

NOTE

Read the measurement value on LCD.

After finishing the measurement, set 

FUNCTION

 Switch to 

"OFF"

.

This function can measure both Port Fuel Injectors (PFI) which operate with a single on 

time pulse and Throttle Body Injectors (TBI) which operate with twin pulses.

Try some connections to find ECU signal when it is difficult to be found 

depending on the injection wiring. 

Use of 100-41 Test Lead Kit or 100-62 Test Lead Set, which contains a narrow 

test pin model 792, are recommended for safety measurement. 

-ms

IG-RPM

Do not measure the current that exceeds the maximum value (A

10A AC/DC, mA

600mA AC/DC, 

μ

A

6000

μ

A AC/DC) to avoid electrical shock hazard and/or damage 

to the instrument. 

Connect 

RED

 test lead to "

mA/

μ

A

" or "

A

" terminal.

Do not measure the current that exceeds 250V open circuit voltage.

20A AC/DC measurement is possible, but within 30 seconds. For continuous 

measurement, every 5 minutes interval is necessary for cooling down.

Do not measure voltage in "        " or "        " position. This will cause electrical shock 

hazard to the operator and/or damage to the instrument. 

Read "

3. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

" carefully before measurement.

5-12. CURRENT MEASUREMENT ( 

μ

A, mA / A )



WARNING

WARNING

10A AC/DC measurement is possible, but within 30 seconds. For continuous 

measurement, every 5 minutes interval is necessary for cooling down.

1

2

3

4

5

6

Insert black test lead to 

COM

 terminal.

Insert red test lead to 

mA/

μ

A

 terminal for mA or 

μ

A measurement, or insert it to 

A

 

terminal for A measurement.

Set 

FUNCTION

 Switch to "         " for A or mA measurement, or set it to "        " for 

μ

measurement.

Press 

Select

 Key to select DC (      )  or AC ( 

 ).

Turn off the power of the circuit to be measured. Open the circuit after discharging the 

capacitors.

Connect black test lead to 

 (earth) side and connect red test lead to 

 (positive) side of 

the circuit to measured.

NOTE

 

NOTE

Connect the instrument 

IN SERIES

 to the circuit.

Use Alligator Clips for dangerous current measurement.

Turn on the power of the circuit being measured and read the measurement value on LCD.

Disconnect test leads from the circuit being measured after turn it off and discharge the 

all capacitors.

After finishing the measurements, set 

FUNCTION

 Switch to 

"OFF"

.

7

8

9

fig-10

6-2. TRIGGER 

/

 CHANGING

±

TRIGGER Key 

For example:  In the case of fig-10

This function is available in Duty Cycle and Injection Pulse 

Width measurements.

"

" and "

" sides of measuring trigger slope can be 

displayed by pressing 

±

TRIGGER

 Key. Default display is

"

".

Manual-range measurement is possible by pressing 

Range

 Key during auto-range 

measurement ("          " disappears from LCD).

To change the measurement range in manual-range, press 

Range

 Key. 

To return to Auto-range

Press 

Range 

Key for more than 1 second. ("          " lights up).

6-1. RANGE HOLD

Range Key

6.  FUNCTIONS

1

2

3

4

3.18ms is measuring in Injection Pulse Width 

measurement. "

" sign shows that this value is "

side of the measuring trigger slope.

Press 

±

TRIGGER

 Key for 1 second or more.

LCD display is changed into "

" side of the trigger 

slope and "

7.42ms" is displayed.

LCD returns into "

" value by pressing 

±

 TRIGGER

 

Key again for 1 second or more.

fig-11

 

7.42ms

(70%)

3.18ms

(30%)

5

6

For reference, the waveform of this 

measurement becomes like fig-11.

In Duty Cycle terms,  "

" should be 30% and 

"

" value should be 70% as shown in fig-11.

Press    

  

Key for more than 1 second to turn on the backlight.

NOTE

Backlight turns off automatically after 32 seconds.

During backlight turns on, press    Key for more than 1 second again to turn off the 

backlight.

7-1. BATTERY AND FUSE REPLACEMENT

To avoid electrical shock, detach test leads from circuit when to replace battery and fuse. 

Set 

FUNCTION

 Switch to "

OFF

". 

Always use the specified fuse. Do not use this instrument shorting fuse holder or 

without using the fuse.

FUSE SPECIFICATION

Fast-acting 11A/1000V (

φ

10

×

38mm)

Fast-acting 0.4A/1000V (

φ

6

×

32mm)

 

WARNING

7. MAINTENANCE




Replace the battery when "

  

" lights up on LCD.

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

NOTE

NOTE

 

Installed battery is for inspection purpose and might be exhausted earlier than the 

new battery.

Remove the battery when the instrument is out of use for a long time. The 

exhausted battery might leak electrolyte and corrode the inside.

Finish the measurement and set 

FUNCTION

 Switch to "

OFF

".

Remove the holster and loosen a screw on rear cover.

Remove rear cover from the bottom side. 

Remove the exhausted battery and replace it into 2 pcs of new 1.5V R03 (AAA) batteries 

in the correct polarity.

When replacing a fuse, replace a blown fuse into a new one.

Fix rear cover onto the rear case from upper side fitting their hooks together.

Tighten the screws on rear case and fix the holster. 

fig-12

1.5V R03 (AAA)

Batteries (2 pcs)

Fuse 0.4A/1000V
Fuse 11A/1000V

Rear Cover

Check the battery connection, polarity, and capacity ("       " lights up or not).

Confirm that FUNCTION Switch is set to the correct position.

Confirm that the body of this instrument and handle insulators of test leads have no 

cracks or any other damages.

Check if any noise affects the instrument. This instrument is fully shielded against noise, 

but possibly to be affected by very strong noise.

Periodical check and calibration is necessary to make safety measurements and to 

maintain the specified accuracy. The recommended check and calibration term is once a 

year and after the repair service. This service is available at KAISE AUTHORIZED 

SERVICE AGENCY through your local dealer.

Repair service is available at KAISE AUTHORIZED SERVICE AGENCY through your local 

dealer. Pack the instrument securely with your name, address, telephone number and 

problem details, and ship prepaid to your local dealer.

7-2. PERIODICAL CHECK AND CALIBRATION

7-3. REPAIR

1

2

3

4

Check the following items before asking repair service.

KT-2021 is warranted in its entirety against any defects of material or workmanship under 

normal use and service within a period of one year from the  date of purchase of the original 

purchaser. Warranty service is available at 

KAISE AUTHORIZED SERVICE AGENCY

 

through your local dealer. Their obligation under this warranty is limited to repairing or 

replacing KT-2021 returned intact or in warrantable defect with proof of purchase and 

transport charges prepaid.  

KAISE AUTHORIZED DEALER

 and the manufacturer, 

KAISE 

CORPORATION

,  shall not be liable for any consequential damages, loss or otherwise. The 

foregoing warranty is exclusive and in lieu of all other warranties including any warranty of 

merchantability, whether expressed or implied.

This warranty shall not apply to any instrument or other article of equipment which shall 

have been repaired or altered outside of 

KAISE AUTHORIZED SERVICE AGENCY

, nor 

which have been subject to misuse, negligence, accident, incorrect repair by users, or any 

installation or use not in accordance with instructions provided by the manufacturer.

WARRANTY

70-1201-2022-1 1804

KAISE AUTHORIZED DEALER

422  Hayashinogo, Ueda City, Nagano Pref., 386-0156 Japan

TEL : +81-268-35-1600 (REP.)  /  FAX : +81-268-35-1603

E-mail : [email protected]     http://www.kaise.com

Product specifications and appearance are subject to change without notice due to continual improvements.

Press          key and choose the engine strokes from the following list.

- Four-stroke cycle engine

- Two-stroke cycle engine

- Two-stroke cycle,  2-cylinder simultaneous ignition engine       M

SPARK PLUG

 654

SPARK

 

PLUG

Arrow sign (    )

KT-2022

Automotive DMM

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Automotive DMM

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