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EX420-EU_ENG

V3.1

6/09

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AC VOLTAGE MEASUREMENTS

WARNING:

Risk of Electrocution. The probe tips may not be long enough to contact the

live parts inside some 240V outlets for appliances because the contacts are recessed
deep in the outlets. As a result, the reading may show 0 volts when the outlet actually has
voltage on it. Make sure the probe tips are touching the metal contacts inside the outlet
before assuming that no voltage is present.

CAUTION:

Do not measure AC voltages if a motor on the circuit is being switched ON or

OFF. Large voltage surges may occur that can damage the meter.

1. Set the function switch to the green V position.
2. Press the SELECT button to indicate “AC” on the display.
3. Insert the black test lead banana plug into the negative

COM

jack.
Insert red test lead banana plug into the positive

V

jack.

4. Touch the black test probe tip to the neutral side of the circuit.

Touch the red test probe tip to the “hot” side of the circuit.

5. Read the voltage in the display.

DC CURRENT MEASUREMENTS

CAUTION:

Do not make current measurements on the 20A scale for longer than 30

seconds. Exceeding 30 seconds may cause damage to the meter and/or the test leads.

1. Insert the black test lead banana plug into the negative

COM

jack.

2. For current measurements up to 4000µA DC, set the

function switch to the yellow µA position and insert the
red test lead banana plug into the

µA/mA

jack

3. For current measurements up to 400mA DC, set the

function switch to the yellow mA position and insert the
red test lead banana plug into the

µA/mA

jack.

4. For current measurements up to 20A DC, set the

function switch to the yellow 20A range and insert the
red test lead banana plug into the

20A

jack.

5. Press the SELECT button to indicate “

DC

” on the

display.

6. Remove power from the circuit under test, then open up

the circuit at the point where you wish to measure
current.

7. Touch the black test probe tip to the negative side of the

circuit.
Touch the red test probe tip to the positive side of the circuit.

8. Apply power to the circuit.
9. Read the current in the display.

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Страница 1: ...User s Guide Digital Multimeter Extech 420 ...

Страница 2: ...l indicates the user must refer to the manual for further information This symbol adjacent to a terminal indicates that under normal use hazardous voltages may be present Double insulation This WARNING symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury This CAUTION symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided m...

Страница 3: ...cks on electrical outlets can be difficult and misleading because of the uncertainty of connection to the recessed electrical contacts Other means should be used to ensure that the terminals are not live If the equipment is used in a manner not specified by the manufacturer the protection provided by the equipment may be impaired This device is not a toy and must not reach children s hands It cont...

Страница 4: ...V AC 200Vrms on 400mV range mAAC DC 500mA 250V fast acting fuse AAC DC 20A 250V fast acting fuse 30 seconds max every 15 minutes Frequency Resistance Capacitance Duty Cycle Diode Test Continuity 250Vrms for 15sec max Temperature 60V DC 24V AC 2 USE EXTREME CAUTION when working with high voltages 3 DO NOT measure voltage if the voltage on the COM input jack exceeds 600V above earth ground 4 NEVER c...

Страница 5: ...e Tilt stand and battery compartment are on rear of unit Symbols and Annunciators Continuity Diode test Battery status Test lead connection error n nano 10 9 capacitance µ micro 10 6 amps cap m milli 10 3 volts amps A Amps k kilo 103 ohms F Farads capacitance M mega 10 6 ohms Ohms Hz Hertz frequency V Volts Percent duty ratio REL Relative AC Alternating current AUTO Autoranging DC Direct current H...

Страница 6: ...his is normal and is caused by the high input sensitivity The reading will stabilize and give a proper measurement when connected to a circuit DC VOLTAGE MEASUREMENTS CAUTION Do not measure DC voltages if a motor on the circuit is being switched ON or OFF Large voltage surges may occur that can damage the meter 1 Set the function switch to the green V position 2 Press the SELECT button to indicate...

Страница 7: ... side of the circuit 5 Read the voltage in the display DC CURRENT MEASUREMENTS CAUTION Do not make current measurements on the 20A scale for longer than 30 seconds Exceeding 30 seconds may cause damage to the meter and or the test leads 1 Insert the black test lead banana plug into the negative COM jack 2 For current measurements up to 4000µA DC set the function switch to the yellow µA position an...

Страница 8: ... Remove power from the circuit under test then open up the circuit at the point where you wish to measure current 7 Touch the black test probe tip to the negative side of the circuit Touch the red test probe tip to the positive side of the circuit 8 Apply power to the circuit 9 Read the current in the display RESISTANCE MEASUREMENTS WARNING To avoid electric shock disconnect power to the unit unde...

Страница 9: ...you wish to check 5 If the resistance is less than approximately 150 the audible signal will sound If the circuit is open the display will indicate OL DIODE TEST 1 Set the function switch to the green position 2 Insert the black test lead banana plug into the negative COM jack and the red test lead banana plug into the positive diode jack 3 Press the SELECT button to indicate on the display 4 Touc...

Страница 10: ...ed 4 Read the capacitance value in the display FREQUENCY MEASUREMENTS 1 Set the rotary function switch to the green Hz position 2 Insert the black lead banana plug into the negative COM jack and the red test lead banana plug into the positive Hz jack 3 Touch the test probe tips to the circuit under test 4 Read the frequency on the display DUTY CYCLE 1 Set the rotary function switch to the Hz posit...

Страница 11: ... the correct polarity 3 Touch the Temperature Probe head to the part whose temperature you wish to measure Keep the probe touching the part under test until the reading stabilizes about 30 seconds 4 Read the temperature in the display Note The temperature probe is fitted with a type K mini connector A mini connector to banana connector adaptor is supplied for connection to the input banana jacks ...

Страница 12: ... 1 Perform the measurement as described in the operating instructions 2 Press the REL button to store the reading in the display and the REL indicator will appear on the display 3 The display will now indicate the difference between the stored value and the measured value 4 Press the REL button to exit the relative mode Note The Relative function does not operate in the Frequency function DISPLAY ...

Страница 13: ...its 4000 A 1 A 40mA 0 01mA 400mA 0 1mA 4A 0 001A 2 5 reading 5 digits 20A 0 01A AC Current 50 to 400Hz 400Hz to 1KHz 400 A 0 1 A 1 8 reading 8 digits 3 0 reading 7 digits 4000 A 1 A 40mA 0 01mA 400mA 0 1mA 4A 0 001A 3 0 reading 8 digits 3 5 reading 10 digits 20A 0 01A Resistance 400 0 1 0 8 reading 4 digits 4k 0 001k 0 8 reading 2 digits 40k 0 01k 1 0 reading 2 digits 400k 0 1k 4M 0 001M 40M 0 01M...

Страница 14: ...t 0 7mA Temperature Sensor Requires type K thermocouple Input Impedance 7 5MΩ VDC VAC AC Response Average responding ACV Bandwidth 50Hz to 1kHz Display 4000 count backlit liquid crystal Overrange indication OL is displayed Auto Power Off 15 minutes approximately Polarity Automatic no indication for positive Minus sign for negative Measurement Rate 2 times per second nominal Low Battery Indication ...

Страница 15: ...d or weak batteries so they do not leak and damage the unit 6 IF THE METER IS TO BE STORED FOR A LONG PERIOD OF TIME the batteries should be removed to prevent damage to the unit Battery Replacement 1 Remove the Phillips head screw that secures the rear battery door 2 Open the battery compartment 3 Replace the 9V battery 4 Secure the battery compartment You as the end user are legally bound Batter...

Страница 16: ...er circuit board straight up from the connectors to gain access to the fuse holders 6 Gently remove the old fuse and install the new fuse into the holder 7 Always use a fuse of the proper size and value 0 5A 250V fast blow for the 400mA range 20A 250V fast blow for the 20A range 8 Align the center board with the connectors and gently press into place 9 Replace and secure the rear cover battery and...

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