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User’s Guide

29-Range Digital Multimeter

Thank you for purchasing your 29-Range 
Digital Multimeter from RadioShack. Please 
read this user’s guide before installing, setting 
up, and using your new multimeter.

Summary of Contents for 2200813

Page 1: ...3 User s Guide 29 Range Digital Multimeter Thank you for purchasing your 29 Range Digital Multimeter from RadioShack Please read this user s guide before installing setting up and using your new multi...

Page 2: ...asic Operation 9 Selecting Ranges 9 Measuring DC AC Voltage 10 Measuring AC Voltage Riding on a DC Source Bias 11 Measuring DC AC Current 12 Measuring Resistance 13 Checking Continuity 14 Checking Dio...

Page 3: ...e it dry or clean immediately with a cloth lightly dampened with water Do not use harsh chemicals cleaning solvents or strong detergents to clean the meter Use and store the meter in normal temperatur...

Page 4: ...asuring before you connect test leads to high voltage points Never connect to a voltage source when you select the diode check continuity function resistance measurement or any of the battery test or...

Page 5: ...SURE 3 PHASE LINE TO LINE VOLTAGE If you still want to put on protective clothing a face shield and fireproof gloves and upper body protection is required before measuring If you do not have this prot...

Page 6: ...isplay Function Power dial Turn the meter on off or select the type of measurement V Measures DC AC voltage mA A Measures amperage DC 40 400 mA and AC 40 400 mA DC 4 10 A and AC 4 10 A Measures resist...

Page 7: ...ution RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK Refer to the complete operating instructions Caution Be extremely careful when taking high voltage measurements DO NOT TOUCH TERMINALS OR TEST LEAD ENDS CAT II This equipm...

Page 8: ...of the required size and type If you do not plan to use the meter for a month or more remove the batteries Batteries can leak chemicals that can damage electronic parts Connect the Test Leads 1 Remove...

Page 9: ...otes any digit from 0 to 9 Basic Operation Selecting Ranges Set the meter to a measurement range the unit of measure appears on the display For example mV appears in the 400 mV range Note the position...

Page 10: ...and probe for voltages with the other test lead This helps prevent accidentally touching a hot wire Measuring DC AC Voltage DO NOT try to measure voltages above 600 V DC AC RMS 1 Set the function dial...

Page 11: ...on dial to V DC voltage Measure the DC voltage first to ensure that it does not exceed 100V 2 Disconnect power from the circuit 3 Press SELECT AC mode appears 4 Connect the black test lead to the circ...

Page 12: ...the two connection points 5 Plug the red test lead into 10A MAX To measure current less than 400mA plug the red test lead to V mA jack Do NOT measure current greater than 10A 6 Connect the red test le...

Page 13: ...nect the red test lead to the other component lead or remove one component lead from its circuit and touch the test leads across the component nNote If no resistance is connected across the test leads...

Page 14: ...greater than about 50 10 ohms meaning the circuit is not shorted Shrt appears and the buzzer sounds if the circuit resistance is less than about 50 10 ohms meaning the circuit has low ohmage or is sh...

Page 15: ...readings the device is open If both values are very small or zero the device is shorted nNote The values for most semiconductors may vary depending on the temperature The values that appear during a d...

Page 16: ...1 5V AAA 9V batteries 1 Rotate the function dial to your desired setting 2 Connect the black test lead to the battery s negative terminal 3 Connect the red test lead to the battery s positive termina...

Page 17: ...010 volts No value appears Replace the battery 0 10 volts 1 volt Voltage and Bad appear 6 volts 1 1 1 volts Voltage and Good appear The battery is good 6 6 6 volts 1 1 1 5 volts 6 6 9 volts 1 5 volts...

Page 18: ...Turn off the meter and disconnect the test leads 2 Use a Phillips screwdriver to open the back cover of the meter 3 Gently pull the red ribbon wrapped around the fuse to pop it out 4 If the fuse is b...

Page 19: ...on to turn it on To set the meter so that it does not turn off automatically press and hold HOLD and SELECT at the same time as you turn on the meter PLoc appears When you release HOLD and SELECT PLoc...

Page 20: ...NT Maximum Measurement 10A 40mA 400mA 1 2 of Reading 4 in Last Digit 4A 10A 1 5 of Reading 4 in Last Digit AC CURRENT Average responds RMS calibrated 10A maximum DC coupled 40mA 400mA 1 5 of Reading 4...

Page 21: ...erating Temperature 32 F to 104 F 0 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...

Page 22: ...dio TV technician for help If you cannot eliminate the interference the FCC requires that you stop using your equipment Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for com...

Page 23: ...A PARTICULAR PURPOSE SHALL EXPIRE ON THE EXPIRATION OF THE STATED WARRANTY PERIOD EXCEPT AS DESCRIBED ABOVE RADIOSHACK SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITY OR RESPONSIBILITY TO THE PURCHASER OF THE PRODUCT OR ANY...

Page 24: ...Printed in China 05C14 2200813 2014 RadioShack Corporation All rights reserved RadioShack is a registered trademark used by RadioShack Corporation...

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