Radio Shack 22-811 Owner'S Manual Download Page 2

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tremendous current surge potential. 
This is especially true for three-phase 
industrial electrical panels. A small 
spark from one of these panels can 
cause a plasma explosion and fire 
that can severely burn you. Do not 
hold the meter while using it. 

• Always wear protective leather 

gloves, a face shield, and fireproof 
arm and upper body protection while 
using the meter to measure current 
and voltage in commercial electrical 
panels. 

• If this equipment is used in a manner 

not specified by the manufacturer, 
the protection provided by the 
equipment may be impaired. 

• To reduce the risk of fire or shock 

hazard, do not expose this product to 
rain or moisture. 

• For indoor use only.

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For your safety, we have added special 
markings to the meter’s panel to remind you 
of the measurement limitations.

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(Accuracies at 73.4

°

F (23

°

C) ±5

°

C, <75% RH)

DC VOLTS (Maximum Measurement: 600V)

400mV  ...................................  ± 0.5% of Reading,

± 4 in Last Digit

4V to 40V  ...............................  ± 0.8% of Reading,

± 3 in Last Digit

400V  ......................................  ± 0.8% of Reading,

± 3 in Last Digit

600V  ......................................  ± 1.0% of Reading,

± 4 in Last Digit

AC VOLTS (Maximum Measurement: 600V at 50/
60 Hz, Average Responds, RMS Calibrated, DC
Coupled)

400mV  ...................................  ± 0.8% of Reading,

± 4 in Last Digit

4V  ..........................................  ± 0.5% of Reading,

± 3 in Last Digit

40V to 400V  ...........................  ± 1.0% of Reading,

± 3 in Last Digit

600V  ......................................  ± 1.2% of Reading,

± 4 in Last Digit

DC CURRENT (Maximum Measurement: 10A)

400

µ

A  ........... ± 0.8% of Reading, ± 5 in Last Digit

4mA  .............. ± 0.8% of Reading, ± 3 in Last Digit

40mA  ............ ± 1.0% of Reading, ± 5 in Last Digit

400mA  .......... ± 1.0% of Reading, ± 3 in Last Digit

4A  ................. ± 1.0% of Reading, ± 5 in Last Digit

10A  ............... ± 1.2% of Reading, ± 5 in Last Digit

AC CURRENT (Average Responds, RMS Cali-
brated, 10A Maximum, DC Coupled)

400

µ

A  ........... ± 1.0% of Reading, ± 5 in Last Digit

4mA  .............. ± 1.0% of Reading, ± 3 in Last Digit

40mA  ............ ± 1.2% of Reading, ± 5 in Last Digit

400mA  .......... ± 1.2% of Reading, ± 3 in Last Digit

4A  ................. ± 1.2% of Reading, ± 5 in Last Digit

10A  ............... ± 1.5% of Reading, ± 5 in Last Digit

RESISTANCE

400

Ω 

......................................  ± 0.8% of Reading,

± 5 in Last Digit

4k

Ω 

– 40k

– 400k

  ..............  ± 0.8% of Reading,

± 3 in Last Digit

4.0M

.....................................  ± 1.0% of Reading,

± 3 in Last Digit

40M

  .....................................  ± 2.0% of Reading,

± 5 in Last Digit

CAPACITANCE

4nF  ........................................  ± 4.0% of Reading,

± 40 in Last Digits

40nF  ......................................  ± 4.0% of Reading,

± 10 in Last Digits

400nF – 40

µ

F – 400

µ

F  ..........  ± 3.0% of Reading,

± 4 in Last Digit

Note: Accuracy with film capacitor or better, 
specified from 9.5% of full scale to full scale except 
4.0nF range from 0.5nF to full scale.

FREQUENCY (Frequency Range: 10Hz to 4MHz)

400Hz – 4k–40k–400kHz–4MHz  ........... ± 0.1% of

Reading, ± 4 in Last Digit

Sensitivity

400Hz–4k–40kHz .................................  50 mVrms

400kHz ...............................................  100 mVrms

4MHz ..................................................  350 mVrms

DUTY CYCLE (10Hz to 100kHz)

10% – 90% (Square wave at +5V/–0V)

± 2 digits/kHz, ± 2 in last digit

Note: Duty Cycle accuracy is dependent upon
input signal frequency.

DIODE MODE

Open Circuit Voltage  ..............................  < 2.8Vdc

Test Current  .....................................  1 mA Typical

CONTINUITY BEEPER

Continuity (short) .........................  

≤ 

50 ± 30 Ohms

Open  ...........................................  > 50 ± 30 Ohms

Open Circuit  ......................................... < 2.8 Volts

Short Circuit Current  ..............................  < 2.0 mA

Beeper Volume (at 5cm)  ......................  65dB Min.

........................................................... (audio scale)

GENERAL

Maximum Common
Mode Voltage  .......................  500VDC or RMS AC

Battery Life at 30 minutes
use per day  ...................  About 200 days, Alkaline

Sleep Mode Timing  .....................  30 ± 10 Minutes

Range Up Detect Value  .........................  Overflow

(>4000 Counts)

Range Down Detect Value  .................  380 Counts

Low Battery Indication .......................  6.3V ± 0.3 V

Sleep Mode Current ....................... 10 

µ

A Normal,

20

µ

A Max.

Input Impedance  ................... DCV/ACV: 10Mohm

Power Source  ........ One 9V battery (not supplied)

Operating Temperature  ..................  41

°

F to 104

°

F

(+ 5°C to + 40°C)

Storage Temperature  ....................  – 4

°

F to 140

°

F

(– 20°C to + 60°C)

Humidity  ...........  Maximum Relative Humidity 80%

for temperatures up to 87.8°F (31°C),

decreasing linearity to

50% relative humidity at 104°F (40°C)

Dimensions (HWD)  ........  6

1

/

3

 

× 

3

1

/

8

 

×

 1

9

/

16 

Inches

(161 mm 

× 

80 mm 

×

 39.5 mm)

Weight ................................  Approx 6.8 oz (195 g)

Accessories .............................  Fuse 500mA/250V

2 shrouded test leads red/black

Specifications are typical; individual units might 
vary. Specifications are subject to change and 
improvement without notice.

600V 

400mA
MAX

The maximum voltage that this 
meter can measure is 600V DC and 
AC. The maximum current that this 
meter can measure at this jack is 
400mA DC and AC.

Caution: Be extremely careful when 
making high-voltage 
measurements; DO NOT TOUCH 
TERMINALS OR PROBE ENDS.

Caution: Risk of electric shock! 
Refer to the complete operating 
instructions.

The meter is protected by double 
insulation.

CAT II

This equipment is rated for 
INSTALLATION CATEGORY II 
(3600VA max.).

500V
MAX

To avoid electrical shock or 
instrument damage, do not connect 
the common input terminal (– COM 
jack) to any source that exceeds 
500 volts with respect to earth/
ground.

+10A MAX 
UNFUSED

The maximum current you can 
measure at this jack is 10 amps DC/
AC. This jack is not fuse-protected.

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Summary of Contents for 22-811

Page 1: ...d the stringent safety tests required by Underwriters Laboratories Note The UL mark does not indicate that this product has been evaluated by Underwriters Laboratories for the accuracy of its readings Latest IC and Display Technology ensures reliability accuracy stability and ease of operation Overload and Transient Protection helps protect the meter from accidental overload in most ranges Note Yo...

Page 2: ...st Digit Note Accuracy with film capacitor or better specified from 9 5 of full scale to full scale except 4 0nF range from 0 5nF to full scale FREQUENCY Frequency Range 10Hz to 4MHz 400Hz 4k 40k 400kHz 4MHz 0 1 of Reading 4 in Last Digit Sensitivity 400Hz 4k 40kHz 50 mVrms 400kHz 100 mVrms 4MHz 350 mVrms DUTY CYCLE 10Hz to 100kHz 10 90 Square wave at 5V 0V 2 digits kHz 2 in last digit Note Duty C...

Page 3: ...F and 83 F 18 C and 28 C with a maximum of 75 relative humidity 6740 0 6 6 4 1011 1 6 56 0 6 52 To turn on the meter rotate the function selector to any function except OFF To turn off the meter rotate the function selector to OFF Note If the function selector is not set to OFF and nothing appears on the display the meter might be in its auto power shut off mode Press any button to turn on the met...

Page 4: ...e test leads connected to a component hold down REL Rel appears The meter is set to manual range mode 4 Use the meter to make a measurement Notes If the reference value you measured in Step 2 is greater than the value of the measurement you made in Step 4 the meter shows a negative value This is not a malfunction E E E E appears if you measure values outside of the meter s currently set range The ...

Page 5: ...circuit Doing so could present a dangerous shock hazard to you and could also damage the meter 574 0 1 744 06 To measure AC or DC current you must break the circuit and connect the test leads to two circuit connection points The connection must be in series with the circuit under test WARNING Do not apply voltage directly across terminals You must connect the meter in series with the circuit Cauti...

Page 6: ... capacitance of your meter To measure low capacitance values use the meter s relative feature to adjust the meter for the meter s own capacitance see Using Relative Measurement on Page 4 The accuracy of capacitance measurement depends on the measurement method and also differs with different types of capacitors The meter s measurement is for reference only 0 106 07 6 Caution Do not connect the tes...

Page 7: ...er and the top cabinet together Do not try to remove the back cover 5 To remove the fuse gently pull the red ribbon holding it The fuse pops out 6 If the fuse is blown discard it and save the ribbon Then remove the spare fuse from the plastic holder and insert it into the fuse holder through the loop of the attached ribbon 7 Replace the back cover and secure it with the screws 8 Install the batter...

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