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– 20mA MEASUREMENTS 

1. 

Set up and connect as described for DC mA measurements. 

2. 

Set the rotary function switch to the 

4-20mA%

 position. 

3. 

The meter will display loop current as a % with 0mA=-25%, 4mA=0%, 20mA=100%, and 

24mA=125%. 

Non-Contact AC Voltage Measurements 

 

 

 
1. Touch the probe tip to the hot conductor or insert into the hot side of the electrical outlet. 

2. If AC voltage is present, the back light will flash a bright red. 

3. The auto off feature will turn the meter off after 15 minutes

The NCV function keeps 

on working when test the AC Voltage .and Set the function switch to the

 OFF 

position, 

The NCV function can not work.

 

NOTE

: The conductors in electrical cord sets are often twisted. For best results, rub the probe 

tip  along  a  length  of  the  cord  to  assure  placing  the  tip  in  close  proximity  to  the  live 
conductor. 

NOTE

: The detector is designed with high sensitivity. Static electricity or other sources of  

energy may randomly trip the sensor. This is normal operation 

 

AUTORANGING/MANUAL RANGE SELECTION 

When the meter is first turned on, it automatically goes into AutoRanging. This automatically 
selects the best range for the measurements being made and is generally the best mode for 
most measurements. For measurement situations requiring that a range be manually selected, 
perform the following: 

1. 

Press the 

RANGE

 

key. The “

AUTO”

 display indicator will turn off. 

2. 

Press the 

RANGE

 key to step through the available ranges until you select the range you 

want. 

3. 

To exit the Manual Ranging mode and return to Autoranging, press and hold the 

RANGE

 

key for 2 seconds. 

Note:

 Manual ranging does not apply for the Temperature functions. 

MAX/MIN 

1. 

Press the 

MAX/MIN

 key to activate the MAX/MIN recording mode. The display icon 

"

MAX

" will appear. The meter will display and hold the maximum reading and will update only 

when a new “max” occurs. 

2. 

Press the 

MAX/MIN

 key again and the display icon "

MIN

" will appear. The meter will 

display and hold the minimum reading and will update only when a new “min” occurs. 

3. 

To exit MAX/MIN mode press and hold the 

MAX/MIN

 key for 2 seconds. 

RELATIVE MODE 

The relative measurement feature allows you to make measurements relative to a stored 
reference value. A reference voltage, current, etc. can be stored and measurements made in 
comparison to that value. The displayed value is the difference between the reference value 
and the measured value. 

Note:

 Relative mode does not operate in the 4-20mA function. 

1.  Perform the measurement as described in 

the operating instructions. 

WARNING: 

  Risk  of  Electrocution.  Before  use,  always  test 

the Voltage  Detector  on  a  known  live  circuit  to  verify  proper 
operation 

 

Summary of Contents for MT1887

Page 1: ...User s Guide True RMS Industrial Multimeter MIN...

Page 2: ...h 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 terminals are energized This symbol ind...

Page 3: ...USE EXTREME CAUTION when working with high voltages 3 DO NOT measure voltage if the voltage on the COM input jack exceeds 1000V above earth ground 4 NEVER connect the meter leads across a voltage sou...

Page 4: ...battery compartment are on rear of unit Symbols and Annunciators Continuity Diode test Battery status n nano 10 9 capacitance micro 10 6 amps cap m milli 10 3 volts amps A Amps k kilo 103 ohms F Fara...

Page 5: ...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 contacts are...

Page 6: ...E MEASUREMENTS CAUTION Do not make 20A current measurements for longer than 30 seconds Exceeding 30 seconds may cause damage to the meter and or the test leads 1 Insert the black test lead banana plug...

Page 7: ...uity on circuits or wires that have voltage on them 1 Set the function switch to the green CAP position 2 Insert the black lead banana plug into the negative COM jack positive jack Insert the red test...

Page 8: ...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 green CAP p...

Page 9: ...measurement situations requiring that a range be manually selected perform the following 1 Press the RANGE key The AUTO display indicator will turn off 2 Press the RANGE key to step through the availa...

Page 10: ...store the reading in the display and the REL indicator will appear on the display 3 The display will now indicate the difference between the stored value and the measured value 4 Press the REL button...

Page 11: ...ess the PEAK button again MIN will display The meter will update the dispay each time a lower negative peak occurs Press and hold the PEAK button for more than 1 second to exit PEAK Hold mode Auto Pow...

Page 12: ...hemicals cleaning solvents or detergents 5 USE ONLY FRESH BATTERIES 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...

Page 13: ...he battery 4 Remove the six A screws securing the rear cover 5 Gently remove the old fuse and install the new fuse into the holder 6 Always use a fuse of the proper size and value 0 5A 1000V fast blow...

Page 14: ...ll AC voltage ranges are specified from 5 of range to 100 of range DC Current 400 A 0 01 A 1 0 reading 3 digits 4000 A 0 1 A 40mA 0 001mA 400mA 0 01mA 10A 0 001A 20A 30 sec max with reduced accuracy A...

Page 15: ...001MHz 40MHz 0 001MHz 100MHz 0 01MHz Not specified Sensitivity 0 8V rms min 20 to 80 duty cycle and 100kHz 5Vrms min 20 to 80 duty cycle and 100kHz Frequency electrical 40 00 400Hz 0 01Hz 0 5 reading...

Page 16: ...cation OL is displayed Auto Power Off 15 minutes approximately with disable feature Polarity Automatic no indication for positive Minus sign for negative Measurement Rate 2 times per second nominal Lo...

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