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DRAWING No. PC5000a 07-0812 2040 6010

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

PC5000a

DIGITAL MULTIMETER

Summary of Contents for PC5000a

Page 1: ...INSTRUCTION MANUAL PC5000a DIGITAL MULTIMETER ...

Page 2: ... 4 4 Measurement Function Select 006 4 5 Range Hold 007 4 6 Data Hold 007 4 7 Set Beeper Off 007 4 8 RS232C Interface 007 4 9 Max Min Recording Mode 008 4 10 Max Min Capture Mode Peak hold 008 4 11 500000 count 008 4 12 Relative Mode 008 4 13 Words 009 5 MEASUREMENT PROCEDURE 5 1 Start Up Inspection 011 5 2 Voltage Measurement 012 5 3 Line Frequency Measurement 016 5 4 Logic Frequency Duty Ratio m...

Page 3: ...1 6 2 Calibration 031 6 3 Battery and Fuse Replacement 031 6 4 Storage 032 7 AFTER SALE SERVICE 7 1 Warranty and Provision 033 7 2 Repair 033 7 3 SANWA web site 34 8 SPECIFICATIONS 8 1 General Specifications 035 8 2 Measurement Range and Accuracy 037 ...

Page 4: ...w to use your new digital multimeter PC5000a 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 follow...

Page 5: ...nt 12 Never use meter with wet hands or in a damp environment 13 Do not use the device 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 restric...

Page 6: ...EC 61010 The main unit case and the circuit board are made of fire retarding materials Fuse protects the current function 500 000 counts in DCV and 999 999 counts in Hz range 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 dBm Duty ratio 4 20mA measurement 0 01Ω of resistance and...

Page 7: ...Y SELECT 4 20mA SELECT button MAX MIN Capture button LCD Display RELATIVE button 500000 button Common Input terminal A measuring terminal SELECT button RANGE HOLD button Test probe BLACK mV V Ω Hz measuring terminal µA mA measuring terminal POWER Switch and FUNCTION Switch MAX MIN Recording button DATA HOLD button 4 ...

Page 8: ...nt display AC measurement display Minus polarity for numeral data Battery discharge warning display Checking continuity display Relative measurement function display Capture mode display Record mode display MAX Maximum value display MIN Minimum value display Measurement unit display Analog bargraph H C R ...

Page 9: ...ject from the DMM temporarily 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...

Page 10: ...hat time is hold is shown on the display The display will not changed while the function is active Press the button again to cancel the function on the display disappears 4 7 Set Beeper Off Press the Hz button while turning the function switch on to disable the Beeper feature However continuity and mis insertion alarm function remain 4 8 RS232C Interface The instrument equips with an optical isola...

Page 11: ...s The instrument beeps when new maximum or minimum reading is updated Press the button momentarily to read throughout the Maximum MAX Minimum MIN and Maximum minus Minimum MAX MIN readings Press the CAPTURE button for 1 second or more to exit the Capture Mode Auto Power Off feature will be disabled automatically in this mode 4 11 500000 count In DCV DCmV and Hz function press 500000 button momenta...

Page 12: ...ent of sine wave and non sinusoidal waves like square wave and triangular wave in r m s AC DC coupling True RMS DC AC True RMS calculates both of the AC and DC components given by the expression DC2 AC rms 2 when making measurement and can respond accurately to the total effective RMS value regardless of the waveform Crest Factor The crest factor CF is expressed by a value obtained by dividing the...

Page 13: ...se effect which causes inaccurate DC measurements NMRR is typically specified in terms of dB decibel This series has a NMRR specification of 60dB at 50 and 60Hz which means 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 ...

Page 14: ...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 11 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 15: ...asurement procedure Connect the plug of black test lead to COM terminal and plug of red test lead to V or dBm terminal Set the function switch to V dBm Press SELECT button to between V and dBm measurement Apply the red and black test pins to the circuit to measure The reading of Voltage is shown in the display After measurement release the red and black test pins from the object measured 5 2 Volta...

Page 16: ...displaying the dBm readings Press dBm Ω RANGE button momentarily to select different reference impedance of 4 8 16 32 50 75 93 110 125 135 150 200 250 300 500 600 800 900 1000 up to 1200Ω The new impedance value will be saved automatically to the non volatile memory as power up default ...

Page 17: ... to V Press SELECT button to button or measurement 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 AC DC V apply the red and black test pins to the circuit to measure The reading of Voltage is shown in the displa...

Page 18: ...to toggle or or measurement Apply the red and black test pins to the circuit to measure For measurement of DCmV 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 ACmV apply the red and black test pins to the circuit to measure For measurement of AC DC mV apply the red and black test pins to the c...

Page 19: ...the Hz button 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 16 5 3 Line 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 fun...

Page 20: ...ally with function range selected before activating the Hz function mV function has the highest 100mV and the 1000V range has the lowest 900V 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 mom...

Page 21: ... 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 5 4 Logic Frequency Duty Ratio 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 keep your fingers behind the finger guards on the probe ...

Page 22: ...orted 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 Check reading for judgment of good or defective The display shows OL if diode is good Any other readings indicated the diode is resistive or shorted defective After measurement release the red and black test pins from the object measured 19 5 5 Testi...

Page 23: ...urement release the red and black test pins from the object measured Note To compensate internal and lead resistance for low ohm measurement use Relative function If measurement is likely to be influenced by noise shield the object to measure with negative potential COM If a finger touches a test pin during measurement measurement will be influenced by the resistance in the human body and result i...

Page 24: ...of black test lead to COM measuring input terminal and plug of 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 21 ...

Page 25: ...rminal Set the function switch to 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 22 5 5 4 Capacitance Measurement Discharge the capacitance before measurement CAUTION Note While data communication to PC Capacitance can be measured up to 500 0µF range because of low response speed...

Page 26: ...ges 2 ranges for 5 000A 10 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 OF...

Page 27: ...f 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 For measurement of AC DC A 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 Aft...

Page 28: ...the SELECT button In the circuit to measure apply the red and black test pins in series with load For measurement of µA and mA 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 µA and mA apply the red and black test pins to the circuit to measure in series with load For measur...

Page 29: ... 26 Note In 4 20mA function it is set at 4mA 0 and 20mA 100 ...

Page 30: ...nd 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 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 close the clamp part completely Read the ...

Page 31: ... Press the RANGE button to hold the 5V 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 line clamped and close the clamp part completely Read the value on...

Page 32: ... 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 the display 3 After measurement open the clamp part and release cla...

Page 33: ...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 34: ...may conduct the calibration and inspection For more information please contact the manufacturer 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 no input is applied 2 Before starting the work be sure to turn OFF the main power and release the...

Page 35: ...el and the case are not resistant to volatile solvent and must not be cleaned by thinner or alcohol For cleaning use dry soft 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 sto...

Page 36: ... 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 37: ...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 38: ...and Humidity 0 to 30 0 80 RH 31 to 50 0 50 RH No condensation Storage Temperature Humidity Range 20 to 60 80 RH MAX No condensation Altitude Operating below 2000m Temperature Coefficient Nominal 0 15x specified accuracy 0 18 or 28 50 or otherwise specified Power Supply Single alkaline 9V battery NEDA1604A IEC6LF22 or 6LR61 Sensing AC AC DC True RMS Auto Power Off Timing Idle for 17 minutes Safety ...

Page 39: ... connection to circuits in which measures are taken to limit the transient overvoltages to an appropriate low level Note Examples include protected electronic circuits Equipment of CAT is energy consuming equipment to be supplied from the fixed installation Note Examples include household office and laboratory appliances Equipment of CAT is equipment in fixed installations Note Examples include sw...

Page 40: ...scale 10 1 at half scale and with frequency components within the specified frequency bandwidth for non sinusoidal waveforms DC Voltage 37 RANGE Accuracy 500 00mV 5 0000V 50 000V 0 03 rdg 2dgt 500 00V 0 05 rdg 2dgt 1000 0V 0 1 rdg 2dgt NMRR 90dB 50 60Hz CMRR 120dB DC or 50 60 Hz unbalanced resistance 1kΩ Input Impedance 10MΩ 30pF nominal 80pF nominal for 500mV range 500 000 counts accuracy Accurac...

Page 41: ... Accuracy of reading 80digit From 5 to 10 of range Accuracy of reading 180digit From 10 to 15 of range Accuracy of reading 100digit CMRR 90dB DC to 60Hz Rs 1kΩ Input Impedance 10MΩ 30pF nominal 80pF nominal for 500mV range Residual reading less than 50 digits with test leads shorted dBm At 600Ω 11 76dBm to 54 25dBm Accuracy 0 25dB 2dgt 40Hz 20kHz Input Impedance 10MΩ 30pF nominal Selectable refere...

Page 42: ... after the measurement for 1 minute AC AC DC Current RANGE Accuracy Internal Resistance 50Hz 60Hz 500 00µA Approx 100Ω 5000 0µA 50 000mA Approx 1Ω 500 00mA 1 0 rdg 40dgt 5 0000A Approx 0 005Ω 10 000A 40Hz 1KHz 500 00µA Approx 100Ω 5000 0µA 50 000mA Approx 1Ω 500 00mA 1 0 rdg 40dgt 5 0000A Approx 0 005Ω 10 000A 6A Continuous measurement is possible 6A Cool down DMM for 3 minutes after the measureme...

Page 43: ...0kΩ 500 00kΩ 5 0000MΩ 0 8 rdg 6dgt 50 000MΩ 2 0 rdg 6dgt Ω Ohms Measurement range of 500 0 µF manual range 50 0 to 500 0 µF Measurement range of 9999µF manual range 500 to 9999µF Accuracies with film capacitor or better Hz Line Level Frequency V RANGE Sensitivity Sine RMS Measurement Range 500mV 0 1V min 10 000Hz 200 00kHz 5V 1V min 50V 10V min 10 000Hz 100 00kHz 500V 100V min 1000V 900V min 10 00...

Page 44: ...racy Specified accuracy 200 digits for changes 0 8ms in duration Do not use the tester near places where strong electromagnetic waves and trance are generated or strong electrical voltages are generated Duty Ratio RANGE Accuracy 0 1 99 99 3dgt kHz 2dgt 41 Specifications and external appearance of the product described above may be revised for modification without prior notice Hz Logic Level Freque...

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