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DMM 16 

Multimeter

  

User’s manual  

 

CHAUVIN ARNOUX

 

190, rue Championnet  

75876 PARIS Cedex 18 - FRANCE 

Tel.: +33 1 44 85 44 85 - Fax: +33 1 46 27 73 89  

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694243A02 - Ed. 4 - 07/14  

 

PRECAUTIONS FOR USE 

This device is compliant with safety standards IEC61010-1, 61010-2-032 and 61010-2-033 for 
voltages up to 300V in category III at an altitude below 2,000m, indoors, with a degree of pollution 
of not more than 2. 
These safety instructions are intended to ensure the safety of persons and proper 
operation of the device. If the device is used other than as specified in this data sheet, the 
protection provided by the device may be impaired. 

 

The operator and/or the responsible authority must carefully read and clearly 
understand the various precautions to be taken in use. 

 

If you use this instrument other than as specified, the protection it provides may be 
compromised, thereby endangering you. 

 

Do not use the instrument in an explosive atmosphere or in the presence of 
flammable gases or fumes. 

 

Do not use the instrument on networks of which the voltage or category exceeds 
those mentioned. 

 

Do not exceed the rated maximum voltages between terminals or with respect to 
earth. 

 

Do not use the instrument if it seems to be damaged, incomplete, or poorly closed. 

 

Before each use, check the condition of the insulation on the leads, housing, and 
accessories. Any item of which the insulation is deteriorated (even partially) must 
be set aside for repair or scrapping. 

 

Use leads and accessories rated for voltages and categories at least equal to 
those of   the instrument. If not, an accessory of a lower category reduces the 
category of the combined mult accessory to that of the accessory. 

 

Observe the environmental conditions of use. 

 

Do not modify the instrument and do not replace components with "equivalents". 
Repairs and adjustments must be done by approved qualified personnel. 

 

Replace the battery as soon as the 

  symbol appears on the display unit. 

Disconnect all leads before opening the battery compartment cover. 

 

Use personal protective equipment when conditions require. 

 

Keep your hands away from the unused test probes of the device. 

 

When handling the test probes, crocodile clips, and current sensor, keep your 
fingers behind the physical guard. 

 

Disconnect the test probes from the measurement circuit to make current 
measurements. 

 

Disconnect the test probes from the measurement circuit before changing 
functions. 

MEASUREMENT CATEGORIES 

CAT II: Circuits directly connected to the low-voltage installation.  

Example: 

power supply to electro-domestic devices and portable tools. 

 
CAT III: Power supply circuits in the installation of the building.  

Example: 

distribution panel, circuit-breakers, machines or fixed industrial devices. 

 
CAT IV: Circuits supplying the low-voltage installation of the building.  

Example: 

power feeders, counters and protection devices.

 

 
 
 
 
 

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You have just acquired a 

DMM16

 multimeter and we thank you for your confidence. 

For best results from your instrument:  

 

Read 

these operating instructions carefully; 

 

Comply 

with the precautions for use. 

 

Risk of danger. The operator agrees to refer to these instructions 
whenever this danger symbol appears. 

 

Application or withdrawal authorized on uninsulated or bare conductors at 
dangerous voltages.

 

 

Battery 

 

The CE marking indicates conformity with European directives.  

 

Double insulation or reinforced insulation. 

 

Selective sorting of wastes for the recycling of electrical and electronic 
equipment within the European Union. In conformity with directive WEEE 
2002/96/EC: this equipment must not be treated as household waste.  

 

DC– Direct current 

 

AC– Alternating current 

 

AC and DC– Alternating and direct current 

 

Earth 

 

Risk of electric shock 

 

Instructions that must be read and understood 

 
 
 

1.  PRESENTATION 

Le 

DMM16

 is an instrument for measuring electrical quantities that groups the following 

functions: 

 

AC or DC voltage measurement; 

 

Frequency measurement; 

 

Resistance measurement, continuity measurement with buzzer, or diode test; 

 

Capacitance measurement; 

 

DC or AC current measurement; 

 
 

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1.1 

The switch 

The switch has six positions.  To access the various functions, set the switch to the 
corresponding positions. Each active position is confirmed by an audible signal. The 
functions are described in the table below. 
 

OFF 

Stop 

 or V 

/

Hz 

AC or DC voltage measurement/Frequency 
measurement

 

/

/

 

Resistance measurement, continuity 
measurement with buzzer, or diode test 

 

Capacitance measurement 

 

120A

120A/Hz 

120A DC or AC current measurement/ 
Frequency measurement 

 

60A

/

 

60A/Hz 

66A DC or AC current measurement/ 
Frequency measurement 

 

1.2 

The keys of the keypad 

-"SEL" (SELECT) key 

Press the "SEL" key repeatedly to obtain the following functions according to the setting 
of the rotary switch: 
 

/V 

 

DC voltage/AC voltage

 

/

/

 

Resistance measurement/continuity 
measurement/diode test 

 

120A

120A 

120A DC current measurement/120A AC current 
measurement

 

 

60A

/

 

60A 

66A DC current measurement/66A AC current 
measurement

 

-"RANGE" key 

Your multimeter has a range change function that is normally automatic but can be made 
manual.  When the instrument is switched on, the default mode is automatic range 
change: the "AUTO" message is then displayed. 

  Briefly press the "RANGE" key to change to manual mode:   the "AUTO" message is 

then replaced by "MANU". 

  Successive brief presses are used to reach the desired range. 

  Hold the "RANGE" key down for 2 seconds to return to the automatic range change 

mode: the "MANU" message reverts to "AUTO". 
 

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Summary of Contents for DMM 16

Page 1: ...ools CAT III Power supply circuits in the installation of the building Example distribution panel circuit breakers machines or fixed industrial devices CAT IV Circuits supplying the low voltage installation of the building Example power feeders counters and protection devices 1 You have just acquired a DMM16 multimeter and we thank you for your confidence For best results from your instrument Read...

Page 2: ...e normal display mode the device returns to the automatic range change mode and the MANU and messages are replaced by the AUTO message Any change of function by the rotary switch terminates display in the relative mode 1 3 The display unit 5 Symbol Description AUTO Automatic range change MANU Manual range change Data Hold Freezes the display Value displayed in relative mode Display of the maximum ...

Page 3: ... instead of Apply the metallic part of the black test probe on the part of the circuit to be tested assumed closest to the earth potential Apply the metallic part of the red test probe on the part of the circuit to be tested assumed farthest from the earth potential Read the measurement result after stabilization 9 2 8 Frequency measurement Hz For optimum safety current measurements on circuits at...

Page 4: ...1 5V AAA Mean battery life 250 hours without backlighting Auto power off delay After 15 min without action on the switch and or on the keys 3 6 Compliance with international standards Electric safety Protection class Compliant with standards IEC61010 1 IEC61010 2 32 and IEC61010 2 33 300V CAT III Class 2 double insulation Electromagnetic compatibility Compliant with standard EN 61326 1 Level of pr...

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