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Manual 

 

 

Introduction 

Thank you for purchasing a PCE-DC 41 from PCE Instruments. 
This instrument is highly versatile in power system maintenance as it has several functions. It is not only 
very  reliable  in  measuring  power,  it  can  also  measure  voltage,  current  and  continuity  at  high  accuracy. 
Measurement results are easily readable from the 4-digit LC display with backlight. The d

evice’s special 

features are its Peak Hold and Data Hold functions, its Auto Zero function as well as an Auto Power Off 
function  which  turns  off  the  meter  after  30  minutes  of  inactivity.  The  instrument  comes  with  batteries,  a 
test lead, a carrying case and an instruction manual. 

Safety notes 

2.1 

Warning symbols 

 Attention! Please refer to instruction manual. 

 Dangerous voltage may be present at terminals. 

 Double insulation. 

 

 

2.2 

Safety instructions 

Please read this manual carefully and completely before you use the device for the first time. The device 
may  only  be  used  by  qualified  personnel  and  repaired  by  PCE  Instruments  personnel.  There  is  no 
warranty 

of 

damages 

or 

injuries 

caused 

by 

non-observance 

of 

the 

manual.

 

 
- The device may only be used in the approved temperature and humidity range. 
  Operat

ing conditions: 0 … 40 °C (32 … 104 °F); ˂70 % RH 

  Storage conditions: -

10 … 60 °C (14 … 140 °F); ˂80 % RH 

- Inspect the device as well as the test leads before each use. If there is any visible damage, do not use 
  the device. 
- Make sure that the main function dial is in the correct position before each measurement. 
- Do not carry out any resistance or continuity tests on a live power system. 
- Do not apply voltage between the test terminals or a test terminal to ground exceeding the maximum 
  limit as specified in this manual. 
- Keep your fingers behind the protection ring when using the test lead for measurement. 

To 

ensure 

high 

accuracy, 

replace 

the 

battery 

whenever 

the 

 

icon 

appears. 

The 

case 

should 

only 

be 

opened 

by 

qualified 

personnel 

of 

PCE 

Instruments.

 

- The instrument should never be placed with the user interface facing an object (e.g. keyboard side on a 
  table). 

You 

must 

not 

make 

any 

technical 

changes 

to 

the 

device. 

- The appliance should only be cleaned with a dry cloth. / 

Do not use any abrasives or solvents. 

 
This manual is published by PCE Instruments without any guarantee. 
 
We expressly point to our general guarantee terms which can be found in our general terms of business. 
 
If you have any questions please contact PCE Instruments. 

Summary of Contents for PCE-DC 41

Page 1: ...nts UK Ltd Units 12 13 Southpoint Business Park Ensign way Hampshire Southampton United Kingdom SO31 4RF From outside UK 44 Tel 0 2380 98703 0 Fax 0 2380 98703 9 info pce instruments com www pce instr...

Page 2: ...OLD function 7 4 3 2 PEAK function 7 4 3 3 Zero function 7 4 3 4 Backlight function 7 5 Instructions 8 5 1 Measurement 8 5 1 1 AC voltage measurement 8 5 1 2 DC voltage measurement 8 5 1 3 AC current...

Page 3: ...manual The device may only be used in the approved temperature and humidity range Operating conditions 0 40 C 32 104 F 70 RH Storage conditions 10 60 C 14 140 F 80 RH Inspect the device as well as the...

Page 4: ...cient battery voltage is indicated by icon Auto Power Off after 30 minutes of inactivity to save battery consumption function can be disabled by pressing and holding the HOLD key after an Auto Power O...

Page 5: ...peak model Range Resolution Accuracy 600 V 0 1 V 1 7 10 digits Input impedance 1 M Direct current Range Resolution Accuracy 60 A 0 01 A 2 5 digits 600 A 0 1 A Direct current peak model Range Resolutio...

Page 6: ...y level indication low battery Alternating current source indication Direct current source indication Current measurement indication Voltage measurement indication Data Hold indication Peak data indic...

Page 7: ...K icon will appear in the display The highest value will be displayed and frozen in the display This value is updated anytime a higher value is measured To return to normal mode press the PEAK key aga...

Page 8: ...he COM terminal Touch the test circuit with the tips of the test leads and read the result which will appear in the LCD 5 1 2 DC voltage measurement Switch the main function selector to Connect the re...

Page 9: ...occur that the result is hard to read In this case press the HOLD key and read the result at a later stage 5 1 4 DC current measurement For safety reasons it is recommended to disconnect the test lead...

Page 10: ...lack test lead to the COM terminal Touch the points to be tested with the tips of the test leads and read the result which will appear in the LCD 5 1 6 Continuity test with buzzer Switch the main func...

Page 11: ...collection points designed for that purpose In order to comply with the EU directive 2012 19 EU we take our devices back We either re use them or give them to a recycling company which disposes of the...

Page 12: ...contact PCE Instruments 6 1 PCE Instruments UK By post PCE Instruments UK Ltd Units 12 13 Southpoint Business Park Ensign Way Southampton Hampshire United Kingdom SO31 4RF By phone 02380 987 035 6 2...

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