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20

21

4.

Set the rotary switch to the 

function.

5.

Press the 

Range/Diode/Continuity

button

so  that 

shows on the LCD.

6.

Connect the black test lead to the banded 
end of the diode and the red test lead to 
the non-banded end of the diode.  

7.

Reading on the display should be between 
0.3 and 0.8 volts.

8.

Reverse test lead connections in 6 above.

9.

Reading on the display should be OFL
(Overload).

NOTE:  If diode reads 0 in both directions, diode is short-
ed.  If diode reads OFL in both directions, diode is open.

g.

CONTINUITY BUZZER

WARNING!
Do not attempt to make continuity measurements 
with circuit energized. 

Instrument set-up:

FUNCTION

BLACK RED 
TEST LEAD

TEST LEAD

COM

V

Measurement Procedure:

1.

Disconnect power to the circuit to be measured.

2.

Plug the black test lead into the 

COM 

input jack.

Instrument set-up:

FUNCTION BLACK RED 

MINIMUM

MAXIMUM

TEST LEAD

TEST LEAD

READING

READING

COM

V

0.1

32.6M

Measurement Procedure:

1.

Disconnect power to the circuit to be measured.

2.

Plug the black test lead into the 

COM 

input jack.

3.

Plug the red test lead into the 

V

input jack.

4.

Set the rotary switch on the 163 to the 

function.

5.

Connect the test leads to the circuit to be measured.

6.

Read the resistance value on the 163.

f.

MEASURING DIODES

CAUTION!
Do not attempt to make diode measurements with
circuit energized.  The only way to accurately test
a diode is to remove it completely from the circuit
before attempting to measure it. 

Instrument set-up:

FUNCTION

BLACK RED 

MINIMUM

MAXIMUM

TEST LEAD

TEST LEAD

READING

READING

COM

V

0.001V

2.000V

Measurement Procedure:

1.

Disconnect power to the circuit to be measured.

2.

Plug the black test lead into the 

COM 

input jack.

3.

Plug the red test lead into the 

V

input jack.

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Summary of Contents for 163

Page 1: ...163 Digital Multimeter Instruction Manual www GlobalTestSupply com Find Quality Products Online at sales GlobalTestSupply com ...

Page 2: ...ttery life The 163 comes complete with the following accessories Rubber Boot Test Lead Set Instruction Manual Battery TABLE OF CONTENTS page A INTRODUCTION 1 Congratulations 3 2 Product Description 3 3 EC Declaration of Conformity 4 B SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS 5 C TECHNICAL DATA 1 Features and Benefits 6 2 Product Applications 7 2 Specifications 8 D MEASUREMENT TECHNIQUES 1 Controls and Functions 10 2...

Page 3: ...ttery life The 163 comes complete with the following accessories Rubber Boot Test Lead Set Instruction Manual Battery TABLE OF CONTENTS page A INTRODUCTION 1 Congratulations 3 2 Product Description 3 3 EC Declaration of Conformity 4 B SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS 5 C TECHNICAL DATA 1 Features and Benefits 6 2 Product Applications 7 2 Specifications 8 D MEASUREMENT TECHNIQUES 1 Controls and Functions 10 2...

Page 4: ...el 163 conforms to the protection requirements of the council directive 89 336 EEC in the approximation of laws of the member states relating to Electromagnetic compatibility and 73 23 EEC The Low Voltage Directive by application of the following standards EN 50081 1 1992 Emissions Standard EN 50082 1 1992 Immunity Standard EN61010 1 1993 Safety Standard EN61010 2 031 1995 Safety Standard To ensur...

Page 5: ...el 163 conforms to the protection requirements of the council directive 89 336 EEC in the approximation of laws of the member states relating to Electromagnetic compatibility and 73 23 EEC The Low Voltage Directive by application of the following standards EN 50081 1 1992 Emissions Standard EN 50082 1 1992 Immunity Standard EN61010 1 1993 Safety Standard EN61010 2 031 1995 Safety Standard To ensur...

Page 6: ...rument is dropped 2 Product Applications Perform the following tests and or measurements with the TPI 163 and the appropriate function HVAC R FUNCTION DCmV Thermocouples in furnaces or gas applications ACA Heat anticipator current in thermostats ACV Line voltage ACV or DCV Control circuit voltage DCµA Flame safeguard control current OHMS Heating element resistance continuity OHMS Compressor windin...

Page 7: ...rument is dropped 2 Product Applications Perform the following tests and or measurements with the TPI 163 and the appropriate function HVAC R FUNCTION DCmV Thermocouples in furnaces or gas applications ACA Heat anticipator current in thermostats ACV Line voltage ACV or DCV Control circuit voltage DCµA Flame safeguard control current OHMS Heating element resistance continuity OHMS Compressor windin...

Page 8: ... h General Specifications Max Volt between 1000V any Input and Ground 3 Specifications IEC 1010 Over Voltage CAT II 1000V CAT III 600V Pollution Degree 2 a DCV Range Resolution Accuracy Impedance 326mV 0 1mV 0 5 of reading 10MΩ 3 26V 0 001V 2 digits 32 60V 0 01V 1 0 of reading 326V 0 1V 2 digits 1000V 1V b ACV Range Resolution Accuracy Impedance 3 26V 0 001V 1 2 of reading 10MΩ 32 6V 0 01V 4 digit...

Page 9: ... h General Specifications Max Volt between 1000V any Input and Ground 3 Specifications IEC 1010 Over Voltage CAT II 1000V CAT III 600V Pollution Degree 2 a DCV Range Resolution Accuracy Impedance 326mV 0 1mV 0 5 of reading 10MΩ 3 26V 0 001V 2 digits 32 60V 0 01V 1 0 of reading 326V 0 1V 2 digits 1000V 1V b ACV Range Resolution Accuracy Impedance 3 26V 0 001V 1 2 of reading 10MΩ 32 6V 0 01V 4 digit...

Page 10: ... x 86mm x 187mm 1 3in x 3 4in x 7 4in Weight 340g 12oz D MEASUREMENT TECHNIQUES 1 Controls and Functions Push Buttons RANGE Activates manual ranging Hold in for 3 sec onds to return to autorange Also selects between continuity buzzer and diode test DATA H Holds the reading on the display until the button is pushed a second time Rotary Switch OFF O Manually turns the 163 off 10A Function for measur...

Page 11: ... x 86mm x 187mm 1 3in x 3 4in x 7 4in Weight 340g 12oz D MEASUREMENT TECHNIQUES 1 Controls and Functions Push Buttons RANGE Activates manual ranging Hold in for 3 sec onds to return to autorange Also selects between continuity buzzer and diode test DATA H Holds the reading on the display until the button is pushed a second time Rotary Switch OFF O Manually turns the 163 off 10A Function for measur...

Page 12: ...ements on the 10A functions mAµA Red test lead connection for current measurement on the mA and µA functions COM Black test lead connection for all functions VΩ Red test lead connection for all Volt Ohm Diode and Continuity measurements 2 Step by Step Procedures a MEASURING DC VOLTS CAUTION Do not attempt to make a voltage measurement if a test lead is plugged in the A or µmA input jack Instrument...

Page 13: ...ements on the 10A functions mAµA Red test lead connection for current measurement on the mA and µA functions COM Black test lead connection for all functions VΩ Red test lead connection for all Volt Ohm Diode and Continuity measurements 2 Step by Step Procedures a MEASURING DC VOLTS CAUTION Do not attempt to make a voltage measurement if a test lead is plugged in the A or µmA input jack Instrument...

Page 14: ...ED MINIMUM MAXIMUM TEST LEAD TEST LEAD READING READING V COM VΩ 0 001V 750V Application Notes Disconnect power from the termi nal block find the fuse or circuit breaker that controls the block and turn it off Set up the meter following the steps under Measurement Procedure on page 15 Then proceed with the following Connect the red test lead to the hot side of the block and the black lead to the ne...

Page 15: ...ED MINIMUM MAXIMUM TEST LEAD TEST LEAD READING READING V COM VΩ 0 001V 750V Application Notes Disconnect power from the termi nal block find the fuse or circuit breaker that controls the block and turn it off Set up the meter following the steps under Measurement Procedure on page 15 Then proceed with the following Connect the red test lead to the hot side of the block and the black lead to the ne...

Page 16: ... to the circuit to be measured 2 Plug the black test lead into the COM input jack 3 Plug the red test lead into the VΩ input jack 4 Set the rotary switch to the V function 5 Connect the test leads to the circuit to be measured 6 Reconnect power to the circuit to be measured 7 Read the voltage on the 163 C MEASURING DC AMPS CAUTION Do not attempt to make a current measurement with the test leads co...

Page 17: ... to the circuit to be measured 2 Plug the black test lead into the COM input jack 3 Plug the red test lead into the VΩ input jack 4 Set the rotary switch to the V function 5 Connect the test leads to the circuit to be measured 6 Reconnect power to the circuit to be measured 7 Read the voltage on the 163 C MEASURING DC AMPS CAUTION Do not attempt to make a current measurement with the test leads co...

Page 18: ...uit before attempting to measure it NOTE To make accurate low ohm measurements short the ends of the test leads together and record the resistance reading Deduct this value from actual readings Application Notes When measuring resistance of a motor make sure the power is disconnected prior to testing Set up the meter following the steps under Measurement Procedure on page 19 and then proceed with ...

Page 19: ...uit before attempting to measure it NOTE To make accurate low ohm measurements short the ends of the test leads together and record the resistance reading Deduct this value from actual readings Application Notes When measuring resistance of a motor make sure the power is disconnected prior to testing Set up the meter following the steps under Measurement Procedure on page 19 and then proceed with ...

Page 20: ...t set up FUNCTION BLACK RED MINIMUM MAXIMUM TEST LEAD TEST LEAD READING READING Ω COM VΩ 0 1Ω 32 6M Measurement Procedure 1 Disconnect power to the circuit to be measured 2 Plug the black test lead into the COM input jack 3 Plug the red test lead into the VΩ input jack 4 Set the rotary switch on the 163 to the Ω function 5 Connect the test leads to the circuit to be measured 6 Read the resistance ...

Page 21: ...t set up FUNCTION BLACK RED MINIMUM MAXIMUM TEST LEAD TEST LEAD READING READING Ω COM VΩ 0 1Ω 32 6M Measurement Procedure 1 Disconnect power to the circuit to be measured 2 Plug the black test lead into the COM input jack 3 Plug the red test lead into the VΩ input jack 4 Set the rotary switch on the 163 to the Ω function 5 Connect the test leads to the circuit to be measured 6 Read the resistance ...

Page 22: ...jacks are fuse pro tected Use only Fast Blow 600 Volt fuses with correct current rat ings Failure to do so will void all warranties If either do not function replace as follows a Disconnect and remove all test leads from live circuits and from the 163 b Remove 163 from protective boot c Remove the three screws from back of housing d Carefully pull apart the front and rear instrument housing e Remo...

Page 23: ...jacks are fuse pro tected Use only Fast Blow 600 Volt fuses with correct current rat ings Failure to do so will void all warranties If either do not function replace as follows a Disconnect and remove all test leads from live circuits and from the 163 b Remove 163 from protective boot c Remove the three screws from back of housing d Carefully pull apart the front and rear instrument housing e Remo...

Page 24: ...V ACV 3 26V 0 001V 32 6V 0 01V 326V 0 1V 750V 1V DCA 326µA 0 1µA 3260mA 0 001mA 32 6mA 0 01mA 326mA 0 1mA 10A 0 01A ACA 326µA 0 1µA 3260µA 1µA 32 6mA 0 01mA 326mA 0 1mA 10A 0 01A OHM 326Ω 0 1Ω 3 26kΩ 0 001kΩ 32 6kΩ 0 01kΩ 326kΩ 0 1kΩ 3 26MΩ 0 001MΩ 32 6MΩ 0 01MΩ Test Voltage Max Test Current Diode 3V Approx 0 5mA Test Voltage Threshold Continuity 1 2V 20Ω www GlobalTestSupply com Find Quality Prod...

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