Aktakom AMM-1009 User manual

SAFETY WARNINGS
The following safety information must be observed
to insure maximum personal safety during the
operation at this meter:
xDo not use the meter if the meter or test leads
look damaged, or if you suspect that the meter
is not operating properly.
xUse caution when working above 60V dc or 30V
ac rms. Such voltages pose a shock hazard.
xWhen using the probes, keep your fingers
behind the finger guards on the probes.
xMeasuring voltage which exceeds the limits of
the multimeter may damage the meter and
expose the operator to a shock hazard. Always
recognize the meter voltage limits as stated on
the front of the meter.
xIf the equipment is used in a manner not
specified by the manufacturer, the protection
provided the equipment may be impaired.
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Symbols used on this instrument are:
Caution: refer to accompanying
notes.
This symbol indicates that the
operator must refer to an
explanation in the Operating
Instructions to avoid personal injury
or damage to the meter.
Caution: risk of electric shock
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, may result
damage to the product.
MAX This symbol advises the user that
the terminal(s) so marked must not
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be connected to a circuit point at
which the voltage with respect to
earth ground exceeds (in this case)
1000 VAC or VDC.
Equipment protected throughout by
Double Insulation (Class II)
Equipment complies with current EU
directives.
SYMBOLS AND ANNUNCIATORS
BAT Low Battery
HOLD Data Hold
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SPECIFICATIONS
Display: 3 3/4 digit liquid crystal display LCD with a
maximum reading of 3999.
Polarity: Automatic, positive implied, negative
polarity indication.
Overrange: (OL) or (-OL) is displayed
Zero: Automatic
Low battery indication: A battery “ BAT”symbol is
displayed when the battery voltage drops below the
operating level.
Measurement rate: 2.5 times per second nominal.
Operating environment: 0ഒto 40ഒat < 70 %RH
Storage Temperature: -20ഒto 60ഒ, 0 to 80%RH
with battery removed from meter.
Accuracy: Stated accuracy at 23ഒs5ഒ, < 75%RH.
Power: single standard 9V battery.
Battery life: 150 hours typical.
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Dimensions: 182 (H) x 82 (W) x55 (D) mm
Weight: 375g.
Accessories: test leads, 9V battery, gift box with
carrying case.
DC Voltage
Range Resolution Accuracy
400.0m
V
0.1mV
4.000V 1mV
40.00V 10mV
400.0V 100mV
+0.5% of rdg + 1 digits
1000V 1V +0.5% of rdg + 1 digits
Input Impedance: 10M.
Overload protection: 500V dc or ac rms on 400mV
range, 1000V dc or 750V ac on all other ranges.
AC Voltage(50Hz-500Hz)
Range Resolution Accuracy
400.0mV 0.1mV
4.000V 1mV
+1.0%of rdg + 4 digits
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40.00V 10mV
400.0V 100mV
750V 1V +1.5%of rdg + 4 digits
Input Impedance: 10M.
Overload protection: 500V dc or ac rms on 400mV
range, 1000V dc or 750V ac on all other ranges.
DC Current
Range Resolution Accuracy
40.00mA 10uA
400.0mA 100uA
+1.0% of rdg + 1 digits
20A 10mA +3.0% of rdg + 1 digits
Input Protection: 0.5A / 250V fast blow fuse 10A /
30sec. input “unfuse”
AC Current(50Hz-500Hz)
Range Resolution Accuracy
40.00mA 10uA
400.0mA 100uA
+1.5% of rdg + 4 digits
20A 10mA +3.5% of rdg + 4 digits
Input Protection: 0.5A / 250V fast blow fuse 10A /
30sec. input “unfuse”
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Resistance []
Range Resolution Accuracy
400.0 0.1 +0.8% of rdg + 4
digits
4.000k 1
40.00k 10
400.0k 100
4.000M 1k
+0.8% of rdg + 2
digits
40.00M 10k +3.0% of rdg
+4digits
400.00M 100k:±[(10% of rdg
-20dgts) +10digits]
Open circuit voltage:
0.6V dc(3.0V dc on 400 and 400M ranges)
Overload protection: 500V dc or ac rms.
Continuity
Audible indication: < 100 
Overload protection: 500V dc or ac rms.
Diode Test
Test current: 1.0mA+0.6mA
Open circuit voltage: 3.0V dc typical.
Overload protection: 500V dc or ac rms.
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Capacitance Cx
Range Resolution Accuracy
4.000nF 1pF +5.0% of rdg+10 dgts
40.00nF 10pF +5.0% of rdg+ 10dgts
400.0nF 0.1nF
4.000uF 1nF
40.00uF 10nF
+5%of rdg + 10 dgts
Test Frequency: about 400Hz
Frequency (Auto-ranging)
Ranges: 4kHz, 40kHz, 400kHz,4000kHz
Accuracy: + (0.1%rdg + 1dgt)
Sensitivity: 200mV (10Hz-4kHz);
2V (4kHz ~4MHz)
Effect reading: 10-3999
Logic Test
Threshold: Logic Hi(2.8+0.5V)
Logic Lo(0.8+0.5V)
Indication: 40 msec beeper at logic low
Frequency response: 20MHz
Detectable pulse width: 25nS
Pulse limits: > 30% & < 70% duty
Overload protection: 500V dc or ac rms.
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OPERATION
Before taking any measurements, read the safety
information section. Always examine the instrument
for damage, contamination( excessive dirt, grease,
etc) and defects. Examine the test leads for cracked
or frayed insulation. If any abnormal conditions exist
do not attempt to make any measurement.
VOLTAGE MEASUREMENT
1.Connect the black test lead to COM jack and the
red test lead to V:jack.
2. Set the function/Range switch to the desired
voltage type (AC or DC) and range. If magnitude of
voltage is not known, set switch to the highest range
and reduce until a satisfactory reading is obtained.
3.Connect the test leads to the device or circuit
being measured.
4.For dc, a(-) sign is displayed for negative polarity;
positive polarity is implied.
CURRENT MEASUREMENT
1. Set the Function/Range switch to the desired
current type (AC or DC) and range.
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2. For current measurements less than 400mA ,
connect the red test leads to the mA jack and the
black test lead to COM jack.
3. For current measurements over 400mA or
greater, connect the red test leads to the 10A
jack and the black test lead to the COM jack.
4. Remove power from the circuit under test and
open the normal circuit path where the
measurement is to be taken. Connect the meter
in series with the circuit.
5. Use caution when measuring 10 amps on 10A
range for 30s, please waiting for 10 minutes for
next measurement of 10 amps for safety reason.
RESISTANCE and CONTINUITY MEASUREMENT
WARNING: To avoid electric shock, disconnect
power to the unit under test and discharge all
capacitors before taking any resistance
measurements. Remove the batteries and
unplug the line cords.
1. Set the Function/Range switch to the desired
resistance range or continuity position.
2. Remove power from the equipment under test.
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3. Connect the black test lead to COM jack and the
red test lead to V:jack.
4. Touch the probes to the test points. In ohms, the
value indicated in the display is the measured
value of resistance. In continuity test, the beeper
sounds continuously, if the resistance is less than
100:.
5. When using 400M:Range; The 400M:Range
has a fixed 20+2-count offset in the reading.
When the test leads are shorted together in this
range, the meter will display 02.0. The residual
reading must be subtracted from the reading
obtained in step 4 when this range is used. For
example, when measuring 100M:on the 400m:
range, the display will read 102.0, from which the
20 residual is subtracted to obtain the actual
resistance of 100.0M:.
WARNING
The accuracy of the functions might be slightly
affected, when exposed to a radiated
electromagnetic field environment, eg, radio,
telephone or similar.
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DIODE TEST
WARNING: To avoid electric shock, do not test
any diode that has voltage on it.
1. Connect the black test lead to COM jack and the
red test lead to V:jack.
2. Set the function switch to the position.
3. Turn off power to the circuit under test.
4. Touch probes to the diode. A forward-voltage
drop is about 0.6V(typical for a silicon diode).
5. Reverse the probes. If the diode is good, “OL” is
displayed. If the diode is shorted, “.000” or
another number is displayed.
6. If the diode is open, “OL” is displayed in both
directions.
7. If the junction is measured in a circuit and a low
reading is obtained with both lead connections,
the junction may be shunted by a resistance of
less than 1K:. In this case the diode must be
disconnected from the circuit for accurate
testing.
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FREQUENCY MEASUREMENT
WARNING: To avoid electric shock, discharge
the capacitor under test before
measuring.
1. Set the Function/Range switch to the “Hz”
position.
2. Connect the red test lead to the n V
˖
jack.
and the black test lead to the COM jack.
3. Connect the test leads to the point of measur
ement and read the frequency from the di
splay.
CAPACITANCE MEASUREMENT
1. Set the function/range switch to the desired F
range.
2. Never apply an external voltage to the Cx
sockets. Damage to the meter may result.
3. Read the capacitance directly from the display.
LOGIC MEASUREMENT
1.Set the function/range switch to the logic position.
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2.Connect the red test lead to the V
˖
jack and the
black test lead to the COM jack.
3.Connect the red test lead to the test point and the
black lead to the common buss of the logic
circuit.
4. A “Ⴃ” on the display indicates TTL logic high and
a “Ⴍ” indicates a TTL logic low. Both indicators
are on when the point of measurement is
toggling high and low.
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MAINTENANCE
WARNING: Remove test leads before changing
battery or fuse or performing any servicing.
BATTERY and FUSE replacement
WARNING: To avoid electric shock, disconnect
the test leads from any source of voltage before
removing the battery door.
1. When the batteries become exhausted or drop
below the operating voltage, the battery warning
symbol will appear in the LCD display. The
battery should be replaced.
2. Follow instructions for installing battery. See the
Battery Installation section of this manual.
3. Dispose of the old battery properly.
WARNING: To avoid electric shock, do not
operate your meter with the battery cover
removed.
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BATTERY INSTALLATION
WARNING: To avoid electric shock, disconnect
the test leads from any source of voltage before
removing the battery cover.
Do not operate the instrument with the battery
cover removed
1. Disconnect the test leads from the meter.
2. Open the battery cover by loosening the screw
using a Phillips head screwdriver.
3. Insert the battery into battery holder, observing
the correct polarity.
4. Put the battery cover back in place. Secure with
the two screws.
NOTE: If your meter does not work properly, check
the fuses and battery to make sure that they are still
good and that they are properly inserted.
REPLACING THE FUSES
WARNING: To avoid electric shock, disconnect
the test leads from any source of voltage before
removing the fuse /battery cover.
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1. Disconnect the test leads from the meter and any
item under test.
2. Open the fuse door by loosening the screw on the
door using a Phillips head screwdriver.
3. Remove the old fuse from its holder by gently
pulling it out.
4. Install the new fuse into the holder.
5. Always use a fuse of the proper size and value
(0.5A/250V fast blow for the 400mA range).
6. Put the fuse door back in place. Insert the screw
and tighten it securely.
WARNING: To avoid electric shock, do not operate
your meter until the fuse door is in place and
fastened securely.