AUTORANGING POCKET
DIGITAL MULTIMETER: SPDM1
OPERATOR
’
S MANUAL
For your safety...
General:
Inspect the test leads for damage to the
insulation or exposed metal. Do not use if the meter
or test leads look damaged, or if you suspect that the
meter is not operating properly. Never ground your-
self when taking electrical measurements. 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 mate-
rial. When disconnecting from a circuit, disconnect
the "RED" lead first, then the common lead. Work
with others. Turn off power to the circuit under test
before cutting, 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.
All voltage tests:
All voltage ranges will withstand
up to 600V. Do not apply more than 600VDC or
600VAC.
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.
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
leads from test points, turn meter off, and remove the
battery cover. Replace the battery with 2 NEDA #
1166A 1.5V batteries.
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.
Laws vary with jurisdiction. The above limitations
or exclusions may not apply to you.
Service
Return any defective SPDM1 Series meter to
Fieldpiece for warranty service along with proof of
purchase. Contact Fieldpiece for out of warranty
repair charges.
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Symbols used:
Caution, refer to manual.
Ground
Double insulation
Alternating current
Direct current
SPECIFICATIONS
Display:
3½ digit liquid crystal display (LCD) with a
maximum reading of 1999.
Polarity:
Automatic, (-) polarity indication.
Overrange:
"OL" mark indication.
Auto power off:
approx. 10 minutes.
Operating environment:
32
°
F to 104
°
F at <70%RH.
Storage temperature:
-4
°
F to 140
°
F, 0 to 80% R.H.
with battery removed.
Temperature coefficient:
0.1
×
(specified accuracy)
per
°
F. (32
°
F to 64
°
F, 82
°
F to 104
°
F).
Altitude:
6561.7 feet (2000m)
Power:
Two 1.5V button-type batteries (IEC # LR-
44, EDA # 1166A).
Battery life:
70 hours continuous operation.
Measurement rate:
2 times per second, nominal.
Safety:
UL61010B-1, UL61010B-2-031, EN61010-1,
EN61010-2-031, CAT II 600V, CAT III 300V, Class
2, Pollution degree II, Indoor use, CE, C-Tick.
Resistance (autoranging)
Ranges:
200
Ω
, 2k
Ω
, 20k
Ω
, 200k
Ω
, 2M
Ω
, 20M
Ω
Resolution:
100m
Ω
Accuracy:
±
(2.0% rdg + 5 dgts) on 200
Ω
range
±
(2.0% rdg + 4 dgts) on 2k
Ω, 20
k
Ω, 200
k
Ω
ranges
±
(3.0% rdg + 4 dgts) on 2M
Ω
range
±
(5.0% rdg + 5 dgts) on 20M
Ω
range
Open circuit volts:
-0.45VDC typical, (-1.2VDC on
200
Ω
range)
Overload protection:
450VDC or AC rms
Continuity
Audible indication:
Less than 25
Ω
Response time:
500ms
Overload protection:
450VDC or AC rms
Diode test
Audible indication:
Less than .25V
Range:
2V
Resolution:
10mV
Accuracy:
±
(3.0% rdg + 3 dgts)
Test current:
1.2mA
Overload protection:
450VDC or AC rms
DC volts (autoranging)
Ranges:
2V, 20V, 200V, 600V
Resolution:
1mV
Accuracy:
±
(2.0% rdg + 2 dgt)
Input impedance:
10M
Ω
on 2V, 9.1M
Ω
all other
Overload protection:
600VDC or AC rms
AC volts 50/60Hz (autoranging)
Ranges:
2V, 20V, 200V, 600V
Resolution:
1mV
Accuracy:
±
(4.0% rdg + 5 dgts)
Input impedance:
10M
Ω
on 2V, 9.1M
Ω
all other
Overload protection:
600V DC or AC rms
WARNINGS
DISCONNECT TEST LEADS FROM CIRCUIT
before attempting to replace the battery.
TEST NCV FUNCTION ON KNOWN LIVE
WIRE before using.
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