AC Voltage (V
~
)
#61-340
#61-342
Digital Multimeter
Instruction Manual
Read First: Safety Information
Understand and follow operating instructions
carefully. If this tester is not used in a manner
specified by IDEAL, protection provided by the
product may be impaired.
WARNINGS
To avoid possible electric shock, personal injury or
death follow these instructions:
• Do not use if meter appears damaged.
• Visually inspect the meter to ensure case is not
cracked and back case is securely in place.
• Inspect and replace leads if insulation is dam-
aged, metal is exposed, or probes are cracked.
Pay particular attention to the insulation sur-
rounding the connector.
• Do not use meter if it operates abnormally as
protection maybe impaired.
• Do not use during electrical storms or in wet
weather.
• Do not use around explosive gas, dust, or vapor.
• Do not apply more than the rated voltage to the
meter.
• Do not use without the battery and the back case
properly installed.
• Remove the test leads from the meter before
removing battery cap.
• Do not attempt to repair this unit as it has no
user-serviceable parts.
• Disconnect power and discharge capacitors
before testing resistance, continuity, diodes,
capacitance or temperature.
• Replace battery as soon as low battery indicator
appears to avoid false readings.
• Use the proper terminals, function and range for
your measurements.
• Comply with local and national safety
requirements, including the use of appropriate
personal protective equipment.
CAUTION:
To protect yourself, think "Safety First":
• Voltages exceeding 30VAC or 60VDC pose a
shock hazard so use caution.
• Use appropriate personal protective equipment
such as safety glasses, face shields, insulating
gloves, insulating boots, and/or insulating mats.
• Before each use:
- Perform a continuity test by touching the
test leads together to verify the functionality
of the battery and test leads.
- Use the 3 Point Safety Method. (1) Verify
meter operation by measuring a known
voltage. (2) Apply meter to circuit under
test. (3) Return to the known live voltage
again to ensure proper operation.
• Never ground yourself when taking electrical
measurements.
• Connect the black common lead to ground or
neutral before applying the red test lead to
potential voltage. Disconnect the red test lead
from the voltage first.
• Always work with a partner.
• When using the probes, keep fingers as far
behind the probe tips as possible.
Ranges & Accuracies:
AC Converter:
61-340 model is averaging
sensing, rms calibrated; 61-342 model is true rms
sensing.
Accuracy:
Accuracy is specified as +/-(a
percentage of the r a fixed amount) at
23°C±5°C (73.4°F ± 9°F), less than 75% relative
humidity.
Temperature Coefficient:
0.1 times the
applicable accuracy specification from 32°F to
64°F and 82°F to 122°F (0°C to 18°C ; 28°C to
50°C).
Ranges & Accuracies
DC Voltage (V )
DC
+
Toggle for
Frequency
(>20% of
range)
Function
Range &
Resolution
Accuracy
Overload Protection
DC
V
oltage
400.0m/4.000/40.00/400.0 V
±(0.5%+5)
600.0V
±(1.0%+3)
AC V
oltage
400.0m/4.000/40.00/400.0/600 V
±(1.5%+5)
(40~400Hz)
DC
Current
400.0/4000 µA ; 40.00/400.0 mA
±(0.5%+5)
500mA/600V Fast Fuse
4.000/10.00 A
±(1.5%+5)
10A/1000V Fast Fuse
AC
Current
400.0/4000 µA
±(1.5%+5)
500mA/600V Fast Fuse
(40~400Hz)
40.00/400.0 mA
±(2.0%+5)
4.000/10.00 A
±(2.5%+5)
10A/1000V Fast Fuse
400.0
Ω
±(1.2%+5)
Resistance
4.000k/40.00k/400.0k
Ω
±(1.0%+2)
600V DC/AC rms
4.000M
Ω
±(1.2%+2)
40.00M
Ω
±(2.0%+5)
40.00nF
±(3.0%+10)
Capacitance*
400.0n/4.000µ/40.00µ
F
±(3.0%+5)
600V DC/AC rms
400.0µ/4000µ
F
±(20%+5)
Frequency
10.00/100.0/1.000k/10.00k/100.0k/1.000M/10.00M Hz
±(0.1%+3)
600V DC/AC rms
Sensitivity: <1
MHz: 0.7V
rms ; >1MHz: 5V
rms
Duty
Cycle
0.1 - 99.9%
±(2.5%+5) (<10kHz)
Diode Check
Test current : (1±0.6) mA and then open circuit voltage is 2.5VDC typical.
600V DC/AC rms
Continuity
The beeper turns on <25
Ω
and turns off at >120
Ω
.
600V DC/AC rms
Temperature**
-58~1500°F
±(3.0%+5)
—
-50~800°C
±(3.0%+3)
*Accuracy not available for <10nF capacitance. **Accuracy is stated for meter only
. Thermocouple accuracy adds another ±2.5%
to reading.
Input Impedance : 10M
Ω
for V
AC &
VDC. CF > 2, add ±1.0% to accuracy
.
900VDC
750V
AC rms
+
~
Symbols
Risk of electric shock
See instruction card
DC measurement
Equipment protected by double or
reinforced insulation
Battery
Earth
AC measurement
Conforms to EU directives
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