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MT870

True RMS Digital Multimeter

INTRODUCTION

The MT870 multimeter is a slim sized, portable, robust drop proof digital 
multimeter. The MT870 has a 2000 count digit LCD monitor with large 25mm 
digits that offer clear and easy reading. The circuitry design is centred on 
large-scale IC A/D converters in conjunction with an over-load protection 
circuit, the meters offers excellent performance and is ideal for  a  handy 
digital multimeter.

The  meters  can  be  used  to  measure  DC  &  AC  True  RMS  voltage,  DC  &  AC 
True RMS current, resistance, battery test, diode test and audible continuity. 
If the equipment is used in a manner not specified by the manufacturer, the 
protection provided by the equipment may be impaired.

This  Equipment  Conforms  to  UL  STD.  61010-1,  61010-2-030  and  61010-2-
033;  Certified  to  CSA  STD.  C22.2  NO.  61010-1,  61010-2-030  and  61010-2-
033.

1. 

LCD display: 3 1/2 digits LCD display, full function symbol  display.

2. 

SELECT

 key: This key works on the "         " range, press the key to 

choose diode or continuity test, on the current range, change to DC or AC. 
If you press and hold the “

SELECT

” key to power on, “Auto Power Off ” 

function will be disabled. “

3. 

RANGE

 Key: Press the “

RANGE

” key, the meter enters manual  range 

 

mode, press it more than 2 seconds again, return to auto  mode.

4.  

MAX/MIN

 key: Press the “

MAX/MIN

” key to lock 

MAX

 or 

MIN

 value, 

and the “

MAX

” or “

MIN

” sign will appear on the display, press it more 

than 2 seconds again to exit.

5.  

D.HOLD

 key: Press the “

D.HOLD

” key to lock display value, and the “DH” 

sign will appear on the display, press it again to exit.

6. 

RESET

 Key: Press the “

RESET

” key to reset the meter.

7. 

Rotary Switch

: Use this switch to select functions and ranges.

8. 

COM

: COM “-” Input Jack

9. 

10A

: 10A Input Jack

10. 

AΩmA

: VµA, mA,/BATT/

Ω

/         Input Jack

11.  Meter casing
12.  Protective casing

Safety Information

1. 

The meter is designed according to IEC61010-1 concerning    

 

electronic measuring instruments with an over-voltage  

 

category 600V (CAT II) or 300V (CAT III) and pollution 2.

2. 

Follow all safety and operating instructions to ensure that  

 

the meter is used safely and is kept in good operating 

 

condition.

3. 

Safety symbols:

 

 

Important safety information, refer to the operating   

 

 

manual.

 

 

 

 

Dangerous voltage may be presence.

 

 

Double insulation (protection Class II)

Special Cautions for Operation

1. 

The meters can be safe only according to standard p

  rocedures when used 

 

in conjunctions with the supplied   test  leads. Please replace damaged test 

 

leads with the  same  electric specifications.

2. 

To avoid risk of electric shock, do not use the meter if the c  asing has been 

 

opened.

3. 

The range switch should be right position before making a m

  easurement.

4. 

To avoid electric shock and damaging the instrument, the i nput signals 

 

must not exceed the specified limits.

5. 

When measuring TV set or switched power, attention s hould b

   e paid to the 

 

possible pulses that may cause  damage to  the circuitry.

6. 

Range switch position must not be  changed at random d

   uring 

 

measurement.

7. 

Take caution against shock in the course of measuring v

  oltage higher than 

 

DC 60V & AC 30V.

8. 

Protection fuse should be replaced only with same type a

   nd same 

 

specification.

9. 

Verity the multimeter's operation by measuring a known  voltage.

10.  After operation is finished, set function switch at OFF to  save battery 
 

power. 

11.  If the meter is without usage for long time, take out the  battery to avoid 
 

damage by battery leakage.

General Specifications

1. 

M

  ax Voltage between input terminal and Earth Ground: C

  AT II 600V or 

 

CAT II 300V.

2. 

Over-range Indication: display “OL” for the significant digit.

3. 

Automatic display of negative polarity “-”.

4. 

Low Battery Indication: “

” displayed.

O   L

5. 

Display: 3 1/2 digit LCD with a max. reading of 1999.

6. 

Auto range & manual range control.

7. 

Auto Power Off: When measurement exceeds 15 minutes without switching

 

mode and pressing key, the meter will switch to standby mode. Press any

 

key to exit standby mode. When restart the system, press and hold 

SELECT

 

key to disable auto power off.

8. 

Fuse protection: 250mA/600V Fast Fuse, 10A/600V Fast  Fuse.

9. 

Power supply: 1.5V×2 “AA” R6P battery

10.  Operating Temp.: 

 to 40

 (relative humidity <85%)

0°C

°C

11.  Storage Temp.: -10

 to 50

 (relative humidity <85%)

°C

°C

12.  Guaranteed precision Temp.: 23±5

 (relative humidity  <70%)

°C

13.  Dimension: 150 x 100 x 36mm
14.  Weight: approx. 250g (including battery)

DC Voltage

Range

Resolution

Accuracy

200mV

0.1mV

2V

1mV

±(0.5% of rdg + 2 digits)

20V

10mV

200V

100mV

600V

1V

±(0.8% of rdg + 2 digits)

 

 

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

 

 

* Impedance: 10MΩ, More than 100MΩ on 200mV range
* Overload protection: 600V DC or AC rms

Range

Resolution

Accuracy

2V

1mV

±(0.8% of rdg + 3 digits)

20V

10mV

200V

100mV

600V

1V

±(1.2% ofrdg + 3 digits)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AC Voltage

* AC True RMS
* Impedance: 10MΩ
* Overload protection: 600V DC or AC rms
* Frequency Range: 40 to 2kHz

Range

Resolution

Accuracy

200

μ

A

0.1

μ

A

2000

μ

A

1

μ

A

±(1.2% of rdg + 2 digits)

20mA

 

 

10

μ

A

 

 

 

200mA

 

 

100

μ

A

 

 

2A

 

 

1mA

 

±(2.0% of rdg + 3 digits)

10A

 

 

10mA

 

 

 

 

 

DC Current

* Overload protection: 250mA/600V Fast Fuse10A/600V 
                                 Fast Fuse, 10A up to 10 seconds

Testing Specifications

°C

°C

Accuracy is specified for a period of year after calibration and at 18

 to 28

 

°F

°F

(64

 to 82

) with relative humidity to 70%.

Panel Layout

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