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A. INTRODUCTION
1.
Congratulations!!
Thank you for purchasing TPI brand products. The meter is
easy to use and is built to last. It is backed by a 3 year
limited warranty. Please remember to complete and return
your product warranty registration card.
2.
Product Description
The 163 is a hand-held autoranging DMM. The 163
measures ACV, DCV, ACA, DCA, Resistance, Diodes and
Continuity.
The 163 also features:
•
RANGE
Allows the user to manually range the
163 instead of autoranging.
•
Data Hold
Holds the reading on the display for
easy viewing.
•
Auto Off
Preserves battery life.
The 163 comes complete with the following accessories:
Rubber Boot
Test Lead Set
Instruction Manual
Battery
TABLE OF CONTENTS
page
A. INTRODUCTION
1.
Congratulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
2.
Product Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
3.
EC Declaration of Conformity . . . . . . . .4
B. SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS
. . . . . . . . . . . .5
C. TECHNICAL DATA
1.
Features and Benefits . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
2.
Product Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
2.
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
D. MEASUREMENT TECHNIQUES
1.
Controls and Functions . . . . . . . . . .10
2.
Step by Step Procedures:
a) Measuring DC Volts . . . . . . .12
b)
Measuring AC Volts . . . . . . .15
c) Measuring DC Amps . . . . . .16
d) Measuring AC Amps . . . . . .17
e) Measuring Resistance . . . . .19
f) Measuring Diodes . . . . . . . .20
g) Continuity Buzzer . . . . . . . .21
h)
Data Hold . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
E.
ACCESSORIES
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
F.
MAINTENANCE
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
G. TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE
. . . . . . . . . .23
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