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CONTENTS

 2.

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Safety Information

2.1 Safety Standards

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1.Overview ..................................................1

2.2 Precautions

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WARNING

1.Overview

TO avoid electrical shock or personal injury,
please read all safety information,warnings and 
precautions before using the meter.

The MS8238B is a small, safe and reliable 3 1/2 digit 
handheld multimeter.  This meter can measure AC/DC 
voltage, AC/DC current, resistance, diode, continuity, 
battery test and non-contact voltage tests. This tool is 
ideal for professionals and hobbyists alike.

2.

 

Safety Information

2.1 Safety Standards

The MS8238B meets standards for CAT III 600V,
installations and a pollution degree of 2.
• The protection provided by the meter can only be 
   ensured if all safety procedures are strictly followed.
• The safety symbols on the meter are to advise of 
   potential dangerous situations.Caution is required 
   when measuring close to the mete’s safety limits.
• Never exceed the protection limit values indicated in 
  the specifications for each range of measurement.

2.3

 

Electrical Symbols 

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3.

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Description and Usage 

3.1 Front Panel

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3.2

 

Display

 

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3.3

 

Using the Meter

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4.

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Specifications 

4.1 General Specifications

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4.2

 

Technical Specifications 

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5.

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Maintenance

5.1 General Maintenance 

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5.2

 

Replacing the Battery and Fuses 

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5.3

 

Replacing the Probe 

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The

 

special

 

attention

 

should

 

be

 

paid

 

when

 

using

 

the

 

meter

 

because

 

the

 

improper

 

usage

 

may

 

cause

 

electric

 

shock

 

and

 

damage

 

the

 

meter

 .

The

 

safety

 

measures

 

in

 

common

 

safety

 

regulations

 

and

 

operating

 

instruction

 

should

 

be

 

complied

 

with

 

when

 

using

In

 

order

 

to

 

make

 

fully

 

use

 

of

 

its

 

functions

 

and

 

ensure

 

safe

 

operations

 

please

 

comply

 

with

 

the

 

usage

 

in

 

this

 

section

 

carefully

.

WARNING

6.

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Accessories

Summary of Contents for MS8238B

Page 1: ...gital Multimeter CAT III 600V MS8238B DIGITAL MULTIMETER HOLD NCV 200 600 200m 200m 200 2k 20k 200k 2M 2 20 200 600 200m 9V 1 5V 12V A V V A 600V CAT III mAV COM MAX 30 sec every 15 min MAX FUSED 10A...

Page 2: ...mbols on the meter are to advise of potential dangerous situations Caution is required when measuring close to the mete s safety limits Never exceed the protection limit values indicated in the specif...

Page 3: ...ower and check fused before connect the leads when measuring current Turn circuit power on after making connection Never use the meter unless the back cover is in place and fastened securely When the...

Page 4: ...ment display 4 Polarity indicator 3 4 1 2 8 1 2 7 3 4 5 6 6 Input jack all functions except current greater than 200mA 7 Non contact voltage NCV button 8 Non contact voltage NCV indicator MS8238B DIGI...

Page 5: ...current range Move the rotary switch to a higher range Set the rotary switch to the appropriate AC or DC Warning Do not measure voltages higher than 600V DC or AC rms to perevent damage to the meter o...

Page 6: ...red test lead to the input jack and the black lead to the COM jack Connect the leads to the circuit under test If the measured resistance is less than 50 the buzzer will sound Warning To prevent inju...

Page 7: ...LCD display Overload Indication Display shows OL Low Battery Indication 4 2 Technical Specifications Accuracy of reading digits at 18 C 28 C with a relative humidity of 80 guaranteed for a period of...

Page 8: ...k FF10A H 600V fuse Max input current mA jack 200mA DC 10A jack 10A DC When measuring current exceeding 2A do not measure for longer than 2 minutes continuously Wait 10 minutes to continue measurement...

Page 9: ...ection could be impaired by socket design insulation etc When measuring voltage through input jacks NCV indicator may light up due to induced voltage External environmental interference could cause fa...

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