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The buzzer sounds?

Check continuty of test
leads

Main unit

and test leads

damaged?

Set the function to " ".

[5] MEASUREMENT PROCEDURE

5-1 Start-Up Inspection

START

Short the red and black
test pins.

No damaged

No problem.
Start measurement.

Yes

Stop using it and have
it repaired.

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1. Never use meter if the meter or test leads are damaged or

broken.

2. Make sure that the test leads are not cut or otherwise damaged.

WARNING

Damaged

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Summary of Contents for PC500a

Page 1: ...INSTRUCTION MANUAL PC500a PC510a DIGITAL MULTIMETER ...

Page 2: ...nge Hold 007 4 6 Data Hold 007 4 7 Auto Lead Resistance Calibration 007 4 8 Set Beeper Off 008 4 9 RS232C Interface 008 4 10 Insertion Error Warning 008 4 11 Max Min Recording Mode PC510a 008 4 12 Max Min Capture Mode Peak hold PC510a 009 4 13 Relative Mode PC510a 009 4 14 Zoom Bargraph PC510a 009 4 15 Words 009 5 MEASUREMENT PROCEDURE 5 1 Start Up Inspection 012 5 2 Voltage Measurement 013 5 3 Fr...

Page 3: ...8 6 2 Calibration 028 6 3 Battery and Fuse Replacement 028 6 4 Storage 029 7 AFTER SALE SERVICE 7 1 Warranty and Provision 030 7 2 Repair 030 7 3 SANWA web site 031 8 SPECIFICATIONS 8 1 General Specification 032 8 2 Measurement Range and Accuracy 034 ...

Page 4: ...se your new digital multimeter PC500a and PC510a safely Before use please read this manual thoroughly and keep it together with the product for your reference The instruction given under the heading WARNING must be followed to prevent accidental burn or electrical shock 1 1 Explanation of Warning Symbols The meaning of the Symbols used in this manual and attached to the product are explained as fo...

Page 5: ...vice near an item of strong electromagnetic generation or a charged item 14 Never open tester case except when replacing batteries or fuse Do not attempt any alteration of original specifications 15 To ensure safety and maintain accuracy calibrate and check the tester at least once a year 16 The multimeter is restricted to indoor use only Peak max 300V Hz Ω Temp mV V Functions Input terminals Maxi...

Page 6: ... circuit board are made of fire retarding materials Fuse protects the current function Large digit for easy readings Fast Response Digit 5 times sec Bargraph 60 times sec Frequency measurement with 5 selectable sensitivity Sine RMS Capacitance measurement ranges are 50 00nF to 9999µF 0 01Ω of resistance and 0 01mV of AC DC resolution RS 232C interface PC510a only AC coupling True RMS Temperature m...

Page 7: ...RELATIVE button Zoom Analog Bargraph button Common Input terminal A measuring terminal SELECT button RANGE HOLD button V mV Hz TEMP Ω measuring terminal Only PC510a µA mA measuring terminal POWER Switch and FUNCTION Switch MAX MIN Recording button DATA HOLD button 4 Test pin Plug Finger guards Test probe RED Test probe BLACK ...

Page 8: ...splay AC measurement display Minus polarity for numeral data Testing diode display Battery discharge warring display Zoom analog bargraph display Relative measurement function display Analog bargraph MAX Maximum value display MIN Minimum value display Checking continuty display Measurement unit display Frequency range display H C ...

Page 9: ...rarily set the rotary switch to the OFF position then set it back on the measurement target item and connect the measurement subject again To disable the Auto Power Off feature press the RANGE button while turning the function switch on Note Always turn the function switch to the OFF position when the meter is not in use 4 3 Low Battery Indication If the internal battery has been consumed and the ...

Page 10: ...splay will not changed while the function is active Press the button again to cancel the function H on the display disappears 4 7 Auto Lead Resistance Calibration Set the function SW to Ω and then short the test leads until reading become stable Keep shorting the test leads and press RANGE button The display shows Shrt After 3 sec the resistance in the test leads and internal protection circuit of...

Page 11: ...tion Error Warning When the test lead is inserted in the A µA mA terminal with the function switch set to other than A mA µA a buzzer tone is heard and InErr is displayed on the indicator to warn you 4 11 Max Min Recording Mode PC510a Press the RECORD button momentarily to activate MAX MIN recording mode then MAX MIN is shown The instrument beeps when new maximum or minimum reading is updated Pres...

Page 12: ...isplaying reading as the reference value Practically all displaying readings can be set as relative reference value including MAX MIN Recording Mode Press the REL button momentarily to activate and to exit Relative Mode 4 14 Zoom Bargraph PC510a Press the button the Zoom Bargraph feature magnifies up to 5 times the regular analog bar graph resolution to show minute signal changes with a signal ana...

Page 13: ...s expressed by a value obtained by dividing the peak value of the signal by its RMS value Most common waveforms such as sine wave and triangular wave have a relatively low crest factor The voltages and crest factors of typical waveforms are shown in the table 10 Please note the That measurement should be taken at the crest factor below 3 2π τ τ 2π Vp Sine Wave Square Wave Triangular Wave Puls Inpu...

Page 14: ...ns a good ability to reject the effect of AC noise in DC measurements CMRR Common Mode Rejection Ratio Common mode voltage is voltage present on both the COM and VOLTAGE input terminals of a DMM with respect to ground CMRR is the DMM s ability to reject common mode voltage effect which causes digit rattle or offset in voltage measurements This series has a CMRR specifications of 60dB at DC to 60Hz...

Page 15: ...REMENT PROCEDURE 5 1 Start Up Inspection START Short the red and black test pins No damaged No problem Start measurement Yes Stop using it and have it repaired 12 1 Never use meter if the meter or test leads are damaged or broken 2 Make sure that the test leads are not cut or otherwise damaged WARNING Damaged ...

Page 16: ...or by pressing the SELECT button Apply the red and black test pins to the circuit to measure For measurement of DCV apply the black test pin to the negative potential side of the circuit to measure and the red test pin to the positive potential side For measurement of ACV apply the red and black test pins to the circuit to measure The reading of Voltage is shown in the display After measurement re...

Page 17: ...tton momentarily to activate or to exit Hz Apply the red and black test pins to an object to measure Read the value in the display After measurement release the red and black test pins from the object measured 14 5 3 Frequency Measurement 1 Never apply an input signal exceeding the maximum rating input value 2 Be sure to disconnect the test pins from the circuit when changing the function 3 Always...

Page 18: ...ed before activating the Hz function mV function has the highest 300mV and the 1000V range has the lowest 300V It is recommended to first measure the signal voltage or current level then activates the Hz function in that voltage or current range to automatically set the most appropriate trigger level To select another trigger level manually press the RANGE button momentarily If the Hz reading beco...

Page 19: ...bes 16 5 4 Temperature Measurement PC510a 1 Application Temperature is measured 2 Measuring ranges Range from 50 to 1000 3 Measurement procedure Input the plug to COM input terminal and the plug to Temp terminal Set the function switch to Temp and select either or by pressing the SELECT switch Apply the sensor of K 250PC to an object to measure Read the value in the display After measurement relea...

Page 20: ...on For PC510a Set the function switch to For PC500a Apply the red and black test pins to an object to measure Read the value on the display After measurement release the red and black test pins from the object measured Note While data communication to PC Capacitance readout can be sent to PC correctly up to 500 0µF range because of low response speed for large capacitance measurement 17 5 5 Capaci...

Page 21: ...ction switch at For PC500a Apply the black test pins to the cathode of the diode and the red test pin to the anode Check reading for judgment of good or defective A zero reading indicates a shorted diode defective An OL indicates an open diode defective Apply the red test pins to the cathode of the diode and the black test pin to the anode The display shows OL if diode is good Any other readings i...

Page 22: ...ary because of external inductance when measuring high resistance value CAUTION 1 Applications Resistance of resistors and circuits is measured 2 Measuring ranges 7 ranges from 50 00Ω to 50 00MΩ 3 Measurement procedure Connect the plug of black test lead to COM input terminal and plug of red test lead to Ω input terminal Set the function switch to Ω and select Ω by pressing the SELECT button Apply...

Page 23: ... red test lead to measuring terminal Set the function switch to Ω and select by pressing SELECT button Apply the red and black test pins to a circuit or conductor to measure The continuity can be judged by whether the buzzer sounds or not After measurement release the red and black test pins from the object measured 20 result in measurement error Release voltage of the input terminals release volt...

Page 24: ... 00A 1 Never apply voltage to the input terminals 2 Be sure to make a series connection via load 3 When measuring 3 phase system special attention should be paid to the phase to phase voltage which is significantly higher than the phase to earth voltage 4 Do not apply an input exceeding the maximum rated current to the input terminals 5 Before starting measurement turn OFF the power switch of the ...

Page 25: ... series with load For measurement of DCA apply the black test pin to the negative potential side of the circuit to measure and the red test pin to the positive potential side in series with load For measurement of ACA apply the red and black test pins to the circuit to measure in series with load Apply the red and black test pins to the circuit to measure Read the value on the display After measur...

Page 26: ...terminal Set the function switch to µA or mA and select either or by pressing the SELECT button In the circuit to measure and apply the red and black test pins in series with load For measurement of DCA apply the black test pin to the negative potential side of the circuit to measure and the red test pin to the positive potential side in series with load For measurement of ACA apply the red and bl...

Page 27: ...and power supplies 2 Measuring ranges 2 ranges for 20A 200A 3 Measurement procedure Connect the black plug to COM measuring terminal and the red plug to V measuring terminal Set the function to V and select AC with the SELECT button Press the RANGE button to hold the 5V range Select either 20A or 200A with selector knob of clamp meter Open the clamp part have electric wire one line clamped and clo...

Page 28: ...e function to mV and select either or with the SELECT button Press the RANGE button to hold the 500mV range Select either 20A or 200A by selector knob of clamp meter The zero point varies when the DCA is measured so be sure to check that the multimeter indicates zero If not zero adjust the indication to the zero point by turning the Zero adjuster 0ADJ Open the clamp part have electric wire one lin...

Page 29: ...he RANGE button to hold the 500mV range Select either 30A or 300A with selector knob of clamp meter The zero point varies when the DCA is measured so be sure to check that the multimeter indicates zero If not zero adjust the indication to the zero point by turning the Zero adjuster 0ADJ Open the clamp part have electric wire one line clamped and close the clamp part completely Read the value on th...

Page 30: ...e red plug to Ω measuring terminal Set the function to Ω and select Ω by pressing the SELECT button Press the RANGE button to hold the 5kΩ range Apply the sensor to an object to measure Read the value on the display 4 After measurement release the sensor from the object measured 4 The value on the display of DMM shows a resistance value indicate Please read the value of measuring window of PC Link...

Page 31: ...f message C_Er is being displayed while powering on it means that the device requires to re calibration please refer to the LIMITED WARRANTY section for obtaining warranty or repairing service 6 3 Battery and Fuse Replacement 1 If the rear case or the battery lid is removed when any input is applied to the input terminals you may get electrical shock Before starting the work always make sure that ...

Page 32: ... cloth and wipe it lightly 2 The panel and the case are not resistant to heat Do not place the instrument near heat generating devices such as a soldering iron 3 Do not store the instrument in a place where it may be subjected to vibration or from where it may fall 4 For storing the instrument avoid hot cold or humid places or places under direct sunlight or where condensation is anticipated CAUTI...

Page 33: ... fuses disposables batteries or any product or parts which have been subject to one of the following causes 1 A failure due to improper handling or use that deviates from the instruction manual 2 A failure due to inadequate repair or modification by people other than Sanwa service personnel 3 A failure due to causes not attributable to this product such as fire flood and other natural disaster 4 N...

Page 34: ...functional parts is 6 years after the discontinuation of manufacture This retention period is the repair warranty period Please note however if such functional parts become unavailable for reasons of discontinuation of manufacture etc the retention period may become shorter accordingly 4 Precautions when sending the product to be repaired To ensure the safety of the product during transportation p...

Page 35: ...th battery removed Altitude Operating below 2000m Temperature Coefficient Nominal 0 15x specified accuracy 0 18 or 28 50 or otherwise specified 32 Power Supply 9V battery NEDA1604A JIS006P or IEC6F22 Sensing True RMS for PC510a Average sensing for PC500a Auto Power Off Timing Idle for 17 minutes Safety IEC61010 1 EN61010 1 2nd 2001 V Ω Hz CAT for 600V DC AC and CAT for 1kV DC AC µA mA CAT 500V AC ...

Page 36: ...s Test leads TL 82 Holster H 50 Instruction manual K type thermocouple K 250PC for only PC510a Optional Accessories RS232 cable KB RS2a USB cable KB USB2a Software PC Link PC Link Plus K type adapter K AD for PC510a Temperature Probe T 300PC Platinic thin film Clamp Probe CL 20D CL 22AD and CL33DC Alligator Clip CL 13 33 ...

Page 37: ...th permanent connection to the fixed installation Equipment of CAT is for use at the origin of the installation Note Examples include electricity meters and primary over current protection equipment 8 2 Measurement Range and Accuracy Accuracy assurance range 23 5 75 RH MAX No condensation TRUE RMS ACV ACA accuracies are specified from 5 to 100 of range or otherwise specified crest factor 3 1 at fu...

Page 38: ...rdg 4dgt Up to 20kHz 50 00mV 500 0mV 0 5dB 5 000V 50 00V 500 0V 3dB 1000V Unspec d CMRR 60dB DC to 60Hz Rs 1kΩ Input Impedance 10MΩ 16pF nominal 44pF nominal for 50mV 500mV ranges Specified from 30 to 100 of range DC Current RANGE Accuracy Burden Voltage 500 0µA 0 15mV µA 5000µA 0 15mV µA 50 00mA 0 2 rdg 4dgt 3 3mV mA 500 0mA 3 3mV mA 5 000A 0 03V A 10 00A 0 03V A 10A continuous ...

Page 39: ...8 rdg 4dgt 0 15mV µA 50 00mA 3 3mV mA 500 0mA 3 3mV mA 5 000A 1 0 rdg 4dgt 0 03V A 10 00A 0 03V A AC Current 10A continuous Ω Ohms RANGE Accuracy 50 00Ω 0 4 rdg 6dgt 500 0Ω 0 2 rdg 3dgt 5 000kΩ 50 00kΩ 500 0kΩ 0 2 rdg 2dgt 5 000MΩ 1 0 rdg 3dgt 50 00MΩ 1 5 rdg 5dgt Open Circuit Voltage 1 3VDC 3VDC for 50Ω 500Ω ranges Temp Temperature RANGE Accuracy 50 TO 1000 0 3 rdg 3dgt K type thermocouple range ...

Page 40: ... 0 rdg 5dgt 37 Function Sensitivity Sine RMS Range mV 300mV 10Hz 125kHz 5V 2V 10Hz 125kHz 50V 20V 10Hz 20kHz 500V 80V 10Hz 1kHz 1000V 300V 10Hz 1kHz µA 500µA 10Hz 30kHz mA 50mA 10Hz 30kHz A 5A 10Hz 10kHz Hz Frequency Accuracy 0 01 rdg 2dgt Capacitance Measurement range of 500 0µF manual range 50 0 to 500 0µF Measurement range of 9999µF manual range 500 to 9999µF Accuracies with film capacitor or b...

Page 41: ...rior notice 38 Audible Continuity Tester Audible threshold between 20Ω and 120Ω Response time 100µs CAPTURE MODE Accuracy Specified accuracy 150dgt For changes 5ms in duration Do not use the tester near places where strong electromagnetic waves and trance are generated or strong electrical voltages are generated ...

Page 42: ...SANWA ELECTRIC INSTRUMENT CO LTD Dempa Bldg Sotokanda2 Chome Chiyoda Ku Tokyo Japan 08 0902 2040 6010 ...

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