SPECIFICATIONS
Display:
3½ digit liquid crystal display (LCD) with a
maximum reading of 1999.
Overrange:
"OL" mark indication.
Auto power off:
approx 60 minutes.
Operating environment:
32 to 122
°
F (0 to 50°C) at
<70% R.H.
Storage temperature:
-4 to 140
°
F (-20 to 60°C), 0
to 80% R.H. with battery removed.
Accuracy:
Specifications good in ambient condi-
tions of 73
°
F
±
9
°
F (23°C
±
5°C), <75% relative
humidity.
Temperature Coefficient:
0.1
×
(specified accuracy)
per
°
F/°C. (32 to 64
°
F(0 to 18°C), 82 to 122
°
F(28
to 50°C)).
Power:
Single standard 9-volt battery, NEDA 1604,
JIS 006P, IEC 6F22.
Battery life:
150 hours typical with carbon zinc,
300 hours typical with alkaline.
Accessories:
400AAC current clamp, one pair test
leads, one pair alligator clips, carrying case, 9V
battery (installed), and operating instructions.
AC Volts (50Hz - 500Hz)
Ranges:
200mV, 2000mV, 200V, 600V
Resolution:
0.1mV
Accuracy:
±
(1.2% rdg + 3 dgts)
±
(2.0% rdg + 5 dgts) on 600V range
Input impedance:
1M
Ω
Overload protection:
600VDC or AC rms,
600VDC/AC rms 15 sec on 200mV range
Transient protection:
6kV for 10
μ
sec
Diode Test
Test current:
∼
1mA
Accuracy:
±
(1.5% rdg + 3 dgts)
Open circuit volts:
3.0VDC typical
Overload protection:
500VDC or AC rms
Continuity
Audible indication:
Less than 100
Ω
Visual indication:
Green LED will be on continu-
ously.
Response time:
100ms
Overload protection:
500VDC or AC rms
Capacitance (MFD)
Range:
200
μ
F
Resolution:
0.1
μ
F
Test frequency:
42Hz
Test voltage:
<3.0V
Accuracy:
±
(3% rdg + 5 dgts)
Overload protection:
500VDC or AC rms
DC Current
Ranges:
200
μ
A
Resolution:
0.1
μ
A
Accuracy:
±
( 1.0% rdg + 2 dgts)
Voltage burden:
1V
Overload protection:
500VDC or AC rms
DC Volts
Ranges:
200mV, 2000mV, 200V
Resolution:
0.1mV
Accuracy:
±
(0.5% rdg + 1 dgt)
Input impedance:
1M
Ω
Overload protection:
600VDC or AC rms,
600VDC/AC rms 15 sec on 200mV range
Transient protection:
6kV for 10
μ
sec
Resistance
Ranges:
200
Ω
Resolution:
0.1
Ω
Accuracy:
±
(1.0% rdg + 3 dgts)
Open circuit volts:
3.0VDC typical
Overload protection:
500VDC or AC rms
THE ORIGINAL
STICK METER
MODEL: HS26
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
HOLD
MAX
DH
PH
The Original Stick Meter
HS26
Ω
V
DC
V
AC
MFD
µA
DC
2000m
2000m
200m
200m
200
200
200
200
200
600
CAT.III 600V 200μA MAX
~
COM
V
Ω
Maintenance
Clean the exterior with clean dry cloth. Do not use
liquid.
Battery replacement:
When the multimeter dis-
plays " " the battery must be replaced. Disconnect
and unplug leads, turn meter off, and remove the bat-
tery cover. Replace the battery with a NEDA type 1604
9V battery.
WARNINGS
DISCONNECT AND UNPLUG TEST LEADS
before opening case.
!
!
Safety
Conforms to
UL
61010-1,
CE
(EN61010-1), CATIII
600V, Class II, Pollution Degree 2, Indoor Use Only.
CATIII
: Is for measurements performed in the build-
ing installation.
EMC
: Conforms to EN61326-1.
Limited Warranty
This meter is warranted against defects in materi-
al or workmanship for one year from date of pur-
chase. Fieldpiece will replace or repair the defective
unit, at its option, subject to verification of the defect.
This warranty does not apply to defects resulting
from abuse, neglect, accident, unauthorized repair,
alteration, or unreasonable use of the instrument.
Any implied warranties arising from the sale of a
Fieldpiece product, including but not limited to
implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a
particular purpose, are limited to the above.
Fieldpiece shall not be liable for loss of use of the
instrument or other incidental or consequential dam-
ages, expenses, or economic loss, or for any claim of
such damage, expenses, or economic loss.
State laws vary. The above limitations or exclu-
sions may not apply to you.
Obtaining Service
Call Fieldpiece Instruments for one-price-fix-all
warranty service pricing. Send check or money order
for the amount quoted. Send the meter freight pre-
paid to Fieldpiece Instruments. Send proof of date
and location of purchase for in-warranty service. The
meter will be repaired or replaced, at the option of
Fieldpiece, and returned via least cost transportation.
This instrument complies with the requirements of
the following European Community Directives:
89/336/EEC (Electromagnetic Compatibility) and
73/23/EEC (Low Voltage) as amended by 93/68/EEC
(CE Marking).
Introduction
The HS26 is smaller, simpler and more rugged
than it’s bigger brothers, and still works with all
Fieldpiece accessory heads. All Fieldpiece accesso-
ry heads slide on the top, enabling the user to test a
wide variety of parameters. All this plus the remov-
able tip test leads make safe one-handed testing a
snap.
For Your Safety
General:
Disconnect the test leads before opening
the case. Inspect the test leads for damage to the
insulation or exposed metal. Replace if suspect.
Never ground yourself when taking electrical meas-
urements. Do not touch exposed metal pipes, outlets,
fixtures, etc., which might be at ground potential.
Keep your body isolated from ground by using dry
clothing, rubber shoes, rubber mats, or any approved
insulating material. When disconnecting from a cir-
cuit, disconnect the "RED" lead first, then the com-
mon lead. Work with others. Use one hand for test-
ing. Turn off power to the circuit under test before cut-
ting, unsoldering, or breaking the circuit. Keep your
fingers behind the finger guards on the probes. Do
not measure resistance when circuit is powered. Do
not apply more than rated voltage between input and
ground.
Voltage tests:
Do not apply more than 600VDC or
600VAC to V ranges.
AC tests:
Disconnect the meter from the circuit
before turning any inductor off, including motors,
transformers, and solenoids. High voltage transients
can damage the meter beyond repair. Do not use
during electrical storms.
Symbols Used
Caution, refer to manual.
Ground
Double insulation
Alternating current
Direct current
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