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Replacing the battery
Place the multimeter on its face, loosen the two screws on the rear
and remove the lower part of the case, lifting it from the bottom. The
lower and the upper part of the case are xed together at the top on
the front by means of wedges.
Remove the battery from the battery compartment and carefully
disconnect battery connectors.
Snap the battery connectors to a new 9 V battery and insert the
battery into the battery compartment.
Replace the lower part of the case. Start at the top on the front and
take care that the wedges are properly engaged at this point.
Tighten the lower part with the two screws.
Please destroy the batteries in an environment friendly way.
18.2 Fuses
A blown fuse is signalled on the LCD display the instant a measured
quantity having a voltage of more than 4 V is applied to the corresponding
connection sockets.
Then, the digital display (9) shows " FUSE"
The 16 A fuse protects the 3 A and 10 A ranges, the 1.6 A protects all
other current measuring ranges. All other measuring ranges continue to
function.
When a fuse blows, rst eliminate the cause of the overload before using
the multimeter again !
Fuse replacement
Open the multimeter same as for battery replacement
Remove the blown fuse, e.g. with the aid of a probe, and replace it
with a new one.
Permissible types
for current measuring ranges up to 300 mA:
Fast blowing fuse type 1.6 A / 500 V;6.3 mm x 32 mm.
for the 3 A and 10 A current measuring ranges:
Type
Dimensions
Normal fuse
16 A / 600 V
~
10 mm x 38 mm
Caution :
Absolutely verify that only the specied fuse is installed!
If a fuse of other cut-out capacity, other nominal current or other switching
capacity is used, a dangerous situation exists, and there is danger of
damaging protective diodes, resistors or other components.
The shorting of the fuse holder is not permissible.
18.3 Case
Special maintenance of the case is not required. Take care that the surface
between the connection sockets is clean. For cleaning take a moist cloth.
Avoid scrabbing.
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1. Introduction:
Thank you very much for selecting this Multimeter.
This handheld multimeters are suitable for use in the elds of
general electronics and electrical engineering.
These multimeters are manufactured as per DIN 43751
2. Safety features and safety precautions
You have chosen a multimeter which provides you a very high degree of
safety. The analog-digital m ultimeters
ZIEGLER
Multi
12S ...16S are
manufactured and tested in compliance with the safety standard DIN
VDE0411 and IEC 1010-1/DIN EN61010-1/VDE0411-1. In case of
incorrect use or careless handling, the safety of both user and multimeter
is not assured
For proper use and safe handling, it is absolutely necessary to read and
understand the operating instructions before using the meter.
For your safety and for protection of the multimeter, the
ZIEGLER
Multi
12S...16S multimeters are tted with an Automatic terminal Blocking
System (ABS). It is coupled with the function selector switch which
blocks the terminal sockets not necessary for measurement.
Please note the following safety precautions:
The multimeter must be operated only by persons who understand
the danger of shock hazards and are aware of the necessary safety
precautions. Shock hazards exist wherever voltages of more than
30V (TRMS) are present.
Do not work alone in shock hazardous environment while carrying
out measurement.
The maximum permissible voltage between any of the terminal
sockets (7) and ground is 1000V. But voltages of more than 500V
must be applied only to the unblocked sockets on the voltage
measuring ranges (function selector switch (6) set to a ’’V position’’)
Take into account that unexpected voltages can occur on device
under test (e.g. defective instrument). For example, capacitors may
be charged to a dangerously high voltage.
Verify that the test leads are in good condition, e.g.no cracked
insulation, no open circuits in the leads or connectors.
This multimeter must not be used for measurements on circuits with
corona discharge (high voltage).
Be particularly careful when measuring on HF circuits. Dangerous
composite voltages may exist there.
Measurements under moist environmental conditions are not
permitted.
All current measuring ranges, with the exception of the 16A range of
RISH
Multi
13S, are protected with fuse. The maximum permissible
voltage of the measuring circuit (=nominal voltage of the fuse) is
500V
~
on the "mA" ranges, 600V
~
on the "A" ranges.
You must use the "multimeter" only in power systems, when the
current circuit is protected by a fuse or a circuit breaker of 20A, and
when the nominal voltage of the system does not exceed 500V.
For safe voltage measurements in power systems upto 1000V, we
recommend the KS30 measuring adapter, which is available as an
accessory. Its internal resistance limits the measuring current in the
case of overvoltage, in correct operation and safely suppresses
sparking from spark gap. Also refer to Section "8.1 Voltage
measurement on electrical systems up to 1000V with KS30
measuring adapter.
