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RUGGED SERVICE

MULTIMETERS

USER’S MANUAL

Please read this manual carefully and thoroughly before using this product.

DMM52FSG

DMM53FSG

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Page 1: ...UGGED SERVICE MULTIMETERS USER S MANUAL Please read this manual carefully and thoroughly before using this product DMM52FSG DMM53FSG DMM52 53FSG Manual_R1 FINAL 102114_Layout 1 11 21 14 12 02 PM Page...

Page 2: ...suring Temperature DMM53FSG only 11 Checking for Continuity 12 Checking the Integrity of a Diode 12 13 Measuring Transistor hFE 13 Specifications 13 16 Operating Maintenance Tips 16 Warranty Informati...

Page 3: ...le insulated test leads with banana plugs A K type bead thermocouple probe with two output banana plugs at the end of separate wires DMM53FSG only A multi function plug adaptor with two output banana...

Page 4: ...2 All possible display indications Notes 1 The icon appears as a safety reminder whenever the rotary switch is in the 600VDC or 600VAC position 2 The numbers 2 20 and 200 at the bottom of the display...

Page 5: ...using the meter Verify the meter s operation by measuring a known voltage Do not use the meter if it operates abnormally Protection may be impaired When in doubt have the meter serviced WARNING Do no...

Page 6: ...ring testing resistance continuity diodes or capacitance Before measuring current turn off power to the circuit before connecting the meter Do not operate the meter with the case or part of the case r...

Page 7: ...polar transistor forward current gain hFE and temperature DMM53FSG only are measured through the included test leads Measurements of hFE and temperature are made using included accessories The specifi...

Page 8: ...to the 10 position and the or jack if you have set the rotary switch to one of the or positions 5 Break the circuit and connect the test leads across the break Connect the red lead to the higher volta...

Page 9: ...ct select one of the positions If you are unsure what amplitude to expect select the 600 position 2 Plug the black test lead into the front panel COM jack and the red test lead into the DMM52FSG or DM...

Page 10: ...few seconds to stabilize when measuring resistances greater than 2M MEASURING CAPACITANCE DMM53FSG ONLY Warning To avoid possible damage to the meter or other equipment turn off the power source and d...

Page 11: ...RE DMM53FSG ONLY Warning To avoid possible damage to the meter or other equipment do not measure the temperature of any component carrying a voltage of 60VDC or 24VACRMS To measure the temperature of...

Page 12: ...continuity an open circuit or a resistance greater than 50 between the two points 1 will appear on the readout CHECKING THE INTEGRITY OF A DIODE Warning To avoid possible damage to the meter or other...

Page 13: ...the rotary switch to the hFE position 2 Insert the COM plug of the included multi function plug adaptor into the meter s front panel COM jack and the plug of the adaptor into the DMM52FSG or DMM53FG j...

Page 14: ...0 to 20 A 200 A 2mA 20mA ranges 200mA 10A DMM52FSG 0 to 20 A 20mA 200mA 10A DMM53FSG Measurement 2 of reading 5 digits in accuracy 10A range 1 5 of reading 5 digits in 200mA range 2 of reading 5 digit...

Page 15: ...nt voltage 1mA 2 7V hFE Measurement range 0 to 1000 Safety rating of meter CAT III 600V Safety rating of test leads CAT III 1000V CAT IV 600V with tip caps on CAT II 1000V with tip caps off Overvoltag...

Page 16: ...icon appears at the lower left of the LCD it s time to replace the 9V battery that powers the meter although measurements will remain valid for several hours after the icon first appears To replace th...

Page 17: ...mines to be from an attempted repair by non authorized personnel or misuse alterations normal wear and tear or accidental damage The defective unit must be returned to General Tools Instruments or to...

Page 18: ...in an RGA Return Goods Authorization number before forwarding the unit via prepaid freight to the attention of our Service Center at this address General Tools Instruments 80 White Street New York NY...

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