ATD Tools ATD-5585 User manual

ATD-5585
Premium Automotive DMM
Owner’s Manual
Made in China to ATD Tools, Inc. Specications
Visit us at www.atdtools.com ATD5585_rev_0917
Features:
Highest quality auto-ranging DMM designed for automotive trouble shooting. Min/Max Mode records transient voltages as fast as
1 millisecond. Milliseconds pulse width measures fuel injector on-time. Also measures temperature via temp probe in both ˚F and ˚C
and a desirable 20 Amp test range. Unit has dual fuse protection, modern design and protective holster built into the housing.
Instruction manual and molded storage case included.
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Contents
Safety...................................................................................................................................................................3
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Push-button Functions.................................................................................................................................6
Mode Button....................................................................................................................................................6
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3FQMBDJOHUIF#BUUFSZ
#BUUFSZ*OTUBMMBUJPO
3FQMBDJOHUIF'VTFT
5SPVCMF4IPPUJOH
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SAFETY
t&OHJOFTQSPEVDFDBSCPONPOPYJEFXIJDIJTPEPSMFTTDBVTFTTMPXFSSFBDUJPOUJNFBOEDBOMFBEUP
TFSJPVTJOKVSZ8IFOUIFFOHJOFJTPQFSBUJOHLFFQTFSWJDFBSFBT8&--7&/5*-"5&%PSBUUBDIUIF
vehicle exhaust system to the shop exhaust removal system.
t4FUUIFQBSLJOHCSBLFBOECMPDLUIFXIFFMTCFGPSFUFTUJOHPSSFQBJSJOHUIFWFIJDMF*UJT
FTQFDJBMMZJNQPSUBOUUPCMPDLUIFXIFFMTPOGSPOUXIFFMESJWFWFIJDMFTUIFQBSLJOH
CSBLFEPFTOPUIPMEUIFESJWFXIFFMT
t8FBSTBGFUZHMBTTFTXIFOUFTUJOHPSSFQBJSJOHWFIJDMFT
t&YDFFEJOHUIFMJNJUTPGUIJTNFUFSJTEBOHFSPVTMUXJMMFYQPTFZPVUPTFSJPVTPS
possibly fatal injury. Carefully read and understand the cautions and the specication
limits of this meter.
t7PMUBHFCFUXFFOBOZUFSNJOBMBOEHSPVOENVTUOPUFYDFFE7"$PS7%$
t6TFDBVUJPOXIFONFBTVSJOHWPMUBHFBCPWF7"$PS7%$
t$JSDVJUUFTUFENVTUCFQSPUFDUFECZB"GVTFPSDJSDVJUCSFBLFS
t%POPUVTFUIFNFUFSJGJUIBTCFFOEBNBHFE
t%POPUVTFUIFUFTUMFBETJGUIFJOTVMBUJPOJTEBNBHFEPSJGNFUBMJTFYQPTFE
t"WPJEFMFDUSJDBMTIPDL%POPUUPVDIUIFUFTUMFBETUJQTPSUIFDJSDVJUCFJOHUFTUFE
t%POPUBUUFNQUBWPMUBHFNFBTVSFNFOUXJUIUIFUFTUMFBETJOUIF"PSUIFN"
terminal.
t8IFOUFTUJOHGPSUIFQSFTFODFPGWPMUBHFPSDVSSFOUNBLFTVSFUIFNFUFSJTGVODUJPOJOHDPSSFDUMZ
5BLFBSFBEJOHPGBLOPXOWPMUBHFPSDVSSFOUCFGPSFBDDFQUJOHB[FSPSFBEJOH
t$IPPTFUIFQSPQFSSBOHFBOEGVODUJPOGPSUIFNFBTVSFNFOU%POPUUSZWPMUBHFPSDVSSFOUNFBTVSFNFOUT
UIBUNBZFYDFFEUIFSBUJOHTNBSLFEPOUIFGVODUJPOSBOHFTXJUDIPSUFSNJOBM
t8IFONFBTVSJOHDVSSFOUDPOOFDUUIFNFUFSJOTFSJFTXJUIUIFMPBE
t/FWFSDPOOFDUNPSFUIBOPOFTFUPGUFTUMFBETUPUIFNFUFS
t%JTDPOOFDUUIFMJWFUFTUMFBECFGPSFEJTDPOOFDUJOHUIFDPNNPOUFTUMFBE
t5IFN"BOEUIF"UFSNJOBMTBSFQSPUFDUFECZGVTFT5PBWPJEQPTTJCMFJOKVSZPSEBNBHFVTFPOMZJO
DJSDVJUTMJNJUFEUPN"PS"GPSTFDPOET
WARNING
3

FUNCTION Terminal Inputlimit
DC/AC Volts,
Ohm/ConƟnuity
Diode,CAP,IR TEMP
Adaptor,Type-K
TEMP,Hz,%Duty,
Ms Dwell, RPM
AC/DCʅAmA ʅA mA 400mAAC/DC
AC/DC 20A 20A *20A AC/DC
V-ɏ-RPM 600Volts AC/DC
IMPORTANT
t5PNBJOUBJOBDDVSBDZPGUIFNFUFSSFQMBDFUIFEJTDIBSHFECBUUFSZJNNFEJBUFMZXIFOUIFCBUUFSZTZNCPM
appears on the meter display.
t"WPJENFBTVSJOHFSSPSGSPNPVUTJEFJOUFSGFSFODFLFFQUIFNFUFSBXBZGSPNTQBSLQMVHPSDPJMXJSFT
t"WPJEEBNBHJOHUIFNFUFSXIFOUFTUJOHWPMUBHFEJTDPOOFDUUIFUFTUMFBETGSPNUIFUFTUQPJOUTCFGPSF
changing functions.
t%POPUFYDFFEUIFMJNJUTTIPXOJOUIFUBCMFCFMPX
t"NQNFBTVSFNFOUGPSTFDPOETNBYJNVN
t0INTDBOOPUCFNFBTVSFEJGWPMUBHFJTQSFTFOUPINTDBOCFNFBTVSFEPOMZJOBOPOQPXFSFEDJSDVJU
However, the meter is protected to 600 volts.
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METER BASICS
1. Digital LCD display:
1a. Symbols to identify function
1b. Four character digital display
The digital display is best for stable inputs.
The bar graph disply is best for rapidly changing inputs.
2. Function Buttons
Press the button to select a function.
A symbol will appear to conrm your choice.
3. Rotary Selector Switch:
Turn this switch to select a function or turn the meter OFF.
4. Volts Terminal
5IFSFEUFTUMFBEJTVTFEUPNFBTVSF"NQT7PMUT
0INT5&.1)[31.$BQN4BOE%XFMM
5IFCMBDLUFTUMFBEJTVTFEJOUIF
DPNNPO$0.UFSNJOBMGPSBMMUFTUT
1a
2
3

DC/AC
ȍHOLD MAX
MIN PEAK
AUTO POWER OFF
AUTOMOTIVE METER
RANGE STROKE 4 2 DIS
#CYL TRIGGER
OFF VDC/AC
CAP
ȍ
°C
IR
°F
°C
Type-K
°F
mA
DC/AC
20A
DC/AC
Hz
%DUTY
MS -
PULSE
DWELL
RPM
x10RPM
20A
400
mA COM
FUSED
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CAT IV 600V
CAT III 1000V
20Afor
30 Sec
MAX every
15 min
1b

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-$%%*41-":4:.#0-4"/%"//6/$*"5034
8.8.8.8  -$%EJHJUT
- Continuity
#"5   -PX#BUUFSZ
- Diode
%"5")0-%  %BUB)PME
"650   "VUP3BOHJOH
AC - Alternating Current or Voltage
DC - Direct Current or Voltage
O   /BOPDBQBDJUBODF
Ʌ   .JDSP-6BNQTDBQBDJUBODF
N   .JMMJ-3WPMUTBNQT
A - Amps
L   ,JMP3PINT
'   'BSBETDBQBDJUBODF
.   .FHB6PINT
Ȱ   0INT
)[   )FSU[GSFRVFODZ
V - Volts
   1FSDFOUEVUZSBUJP
ºF - Degrees Fahrenheit
ºC - Degrees Centigrade
*35&.1  *OGSBSFE5FNQFSBUVSF

DC/AC
ȍHOLD MAX
MIN PEAK
AUTO POWER OFF
AUTOMOTIVE METER
RANGE STROKE 4 2 DIS
#CYL TRIGGER
OFF VDC/AC
CAP
ȍ
°C
IR
°F
°C
Type-K
°F
mA
DC/AC
20A
DC/AC
Hz
%DUTY
MS -
PULSE
DWELL
RPM
x10RPM
20A
400
mA COM
FUSED
9ȍ+]
530&$3PV
':(//&
CAT IV 600V
CAT III 1000V
20Afor
30 Sec
MAX every
15 min
DC/AC
ȍHOLD MAX
MIN PEAK
AUTO POWER OFF
AUTOMOTIVE METER
RANGE STROKE 4 2 DIS
#CYL TRIGGER
OFF VDC/AC
CAP
ȍ
°C
IR
°F
°C
Type-K
°F
mA
DC/AC
20A
DC/AC
Hz
%DUTY
MS -
PULSE
DWELL
RPM
x10RPM
20A
400
mA COM
FUSED
9ȍ+]
530&$3PV
':(//&
CAT IV 600V
CAT III 1000V
20Afor
30 Sec
MAX every
15 min
DC/AC
ȍHOLD MAX
MIN PEAK
AUTO POWER OFF
AUTOMOTIVE METER
RANGE STROKE 4 2 DIS
#CYL TRIGGER
OFF VDC/AC
CAP
ȍ
°C
IR
°F
°C
Type-K
°F
mA
DC/AC
20A
DC/AC
Hz
%DUTY
MS -
PULSE
DWELL
RPM
x10RPM
20A
400
mA COM
FUSED
9ȍ+]
530&$3PV
':(//&
CAT IV 600V
CAT III 1000V
20Afor
30 Sec
MAX every
15 min
PUSH BUTTON FUNCTIONS
Mode Button
1SFTTUIFNPEFQVTICVUUPOUPTFMFDUUIFGPMMPXJOHGVODUJPOT
%$"$7PMUBHF%$"$$VSSFOU3FTJTUBODF
Diode, Continuity & Capacitance
Manual Range & Stroke 4/2(DIS),
Hz, %, ms +/-, CYL Button
1SFTTUPUIJTCVUUPOUPTFMFDU
4530,&%*4)[NT$:-SBOHF7"
3FTJTUBODFNBOVBM3BOHF
Manual Ranging
The meter turns on in the autoranging mode.
1SFTTUIF3BOHFCVUUPOUPHPUPNBOVBMSBOHJOH
5IFEJTQMBZJDPOXJMMBQQFBS&BDIQSFTTPGUIFSBOHF
button will step to the next range as indicated by the units and
EFDJNBMQPJOUMPDBUJPO1SFTTBOEIPMEUIF3BOHFCVUUPOGPSUXP
seconds to return to autoranging.
Data Hold
5IF%BUB)PMEGVODUJPOBMMPXTUIFNFUFSUPGSFF[FB
measurement for later reference.
1SFTTUIF%"5")0-%CVUUPOUPiGSFF[FwUIFSFBEJOHPO
UIFJOEJDBUPS5IFJOEJDBUJPOPGi)0-%wXJMMBQQFBSJOUIFEJTQMBZ
1SFTTUIF%"5")0-%CVUUPOBHBJOUPSFUVSOUPOPSNBMPQFSBUJPO
6

DC/AC
ȍHOLD MAX
MIN PEAK
AUTO POWER OFF
AUTOMOTIVE METER
RANGE STROKE 4 2 DIS
#CYL TRIGGER
OFF VDC/AC
CAP
ȍ
°C
IR
°F
°C
Type-K
°F
mA
DC/AC
20A
DC/AC
Hz
%DUTY
MS -
PULSE
DWELL
RPM
x10RPM
20A
400
mA COM
FUSED
9ȍ+]
530&$3PV
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CAT IV 600V
CAT III 1000V
20Afor
30 Sec
MAX every
15 min
Peak Hold
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in duration.
1. Set the function switch to the Amps or Volts.
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meter will go into manual ranging mode.
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JOEJDBUFUIFMPXFTUOFHBUJWFQFBL
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JOEJDBUPSTXJUDIFTPò
Note:*GUIF'VODUJPOTXJUDIQPTJUJPOJTDIBOHFEBGUFSBDBMJCSBUJPOUIF1FBL)PMEDBMJCSBUJPONVTUCF
repeated for the new function selected.
MAX/MIN
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The display icon "MAX or MIN" will appear. The meter will go into
manual ranging mode & display and hold the maximum or minimum
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meter will display the present reading, but will continue to update
and store the max and min readings.
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Backlight Button
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DC/AC
ȍHOLD MAX
MIN PEAK
AUTO POWER OFF
AUTOMOTIVE METER
RANGE STROKE 4 2 DIS
#CYL TRIGGER
OFF VDC/AC
CAP
ȍ
°C
IR
°F
°C
Type-K
°F
mA
DC/AC
20A
DC/AC
Hz
%DUTY
MS -
PULSE
DWELL
RPM
x10RPM
20A
400
mA COM
FUSED
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CAT IV 600V
CAT III 1000V
20Afor
30 Sec
MAX every
15 min
DC/AC
ȍHOLD MAX
MIN PEAK
AUTO POWER OFF
AUTOMOTIVE METER
RANGE STROKE 4 2 DIS
#CYL TRIGGER
OFF VDC/AC
CAP
ȍ
DWELL
RPM
x10RPM
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Meter Functions - Voltage (V)
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t3FEMFBEJO7Ȱ31.UFSNJOBM
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5PVDIUIF3FEQSPCFUPUIFDJSDVJUDPNJOHGSPNUIFQPXFSTPVSDF
*.1035"/57PMUBHFNVTUCFNFBTVSFEJOQBSBMMFM
3FEQSPCFNFBTVSJOHDJSDVJUGSPNQPXFSTPVSDF
WARNING
When measuring voltage, be sure the red test lead is in the terminal
marked “V”. If the test lead is in an Amp (A) or Milliampere (mA) terminal,
you may be injured or the meter damaged.
DC/AC
ȍHOLD MAX
MIN PEAK
AUTO POWER OFF
AUTOMOTIVE METER
RANGE STROKE 4 2 DIS
#CYL TRIGGER
OFF VDC/AC
CAP
ȍ
°C
IR
°F
°C
Type-K
°F
mA
DC/AC
20A
DC/AC
Hz
%DUTY
MS -
PULSE
DWELL
RPM
x10RPM
20A
400
mA COM
FUSED
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CAT IV 600V
CAT III 1000V
20Afor
30 Sec
MAX every
15 min


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Meter Functions - Resistance (Ω)
IMPORTANT: If you are testing an application that has capacitors
in the circuit, be sure to turn the power OFF on the test circuit and
discharge all capacitors. Accurate measurement is not possible if
external or residual voltage is present.
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note the unit defaults to resistance
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t3FEMFBEJO7Ȱ31.UFSNJOBM
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DC/AC
ȍHOLD MAX
MIN PEAK
AUTO POWER OFF
AUTOMOTIVE METER
RANGE STROKE 4 2 DIS
#CYL TRIGGER
OFF VDC/AC
CAP
ȍ
°C
IR
°F
°C
Type-K
°F
mA
DC/AC
20A
DC/AC
Hz
%DUTY
MS -
PULSE
DWELL
RPM
x10RPM
20A
400
mA COM
FUSED
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CAT IV 600V
CAT III 1000V
20Afor
30 Sec
MAX every
15 min

10
Meter Functions – Diode Check ( )
Diode (-) to (+) Reverse Probes
(+) to (-)
.4to.9V OL
OL .4to.9V
OL 1.0to 3.0V
1.0to 3.0V OL
.4to.9V .4to.9V
OL OL
.000V .000V
Good
Bad
IMPORTANT: Turn the power OFF to the test circuit
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button.
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t3FEMFBEJO7Ȱ31.UFSNJOBM
5PVDIUIF#MBDLUFTUQSPCFUPUIFOFHBUJWFTJEFPGUIFEJPEF
5PVDIUIF3FEUFTUQSPCFUPUIFQPTJUJWFTJEFPGUIFEJPEF
3FWFSTFUIFQSPCFT#MBDLUPUIFQPTJUJWFTJEFBOE3FEUPUIF
OFHBUJWFTJEF
Note:
A good diode will read low in one direction and high in the other
direction when the probes are reversed (or vice versa). A defective
diode will have the same reading in both directions or read
between 1.0 to 3.0V. in both directions
DC/AC
ȍHOLD MAX
MIN PEAK
AUTO POWER OFF
AUTOMOTIVE METER
RANGE STROKE 4 2 DIS
#CYL TRIGGER
OFF VDC/AC
CAP
ȍ
°C
IR
°F
°C
Type-K
°F
mA
DC/AC
20A
DC/AC
Hz
%DUTY
MS -
PULSE
DWELL
RPM
x10RPM
20A
400
mA COM
FUSED
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CAT IV 600V
CAT III 1000V
20Afor
30 Sec
MAX every
15 min

11
DC/AC
ȍHOLD MAX
MIN PEAK
AUTO POWER OFF
AUTOMOTIVE METER
RANGE STROKE 4 2 DIS
#CYL TRIGGER
OFF VDC/AC
CAP
ȍ
°C
IR
°F
°C
Type-K
°F
mA
DC/AC
20A
DC/AC
Hz
%DUTY
MS -
PULSE
DWELL
RPM
x10RPM
20A
400
mA COM
FUSED
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CAT IV 600V
CAT III 1000V
20Afor
30 Sec
MAX every
15 min
Meter Functions – Capacitance (CAP)
IMPORTANT: Turn the power OFF to the test circuit
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BOE.0%&CVUUPO
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t3FEMFBEJO7Ȱ31.UFSNJOBM
CAUTION: 8IFODIFDLJOHJODJSDVJUDBQBDJUBODFCFTVSF
that the circuit has all power removed and all capacitors are
fully discharged.
Touch the test lead probes across the capacitance circuit to
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Note:
1. The bar graph is disabled in capacitance measurement
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time required to accomplish the measurement.
2. In order to obtain an accurate reading, a capacitor must be
discharged before measurement begins. The meter has a
built-in discharge mode to automatically discharges the
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3. Discharging through the chip is quite slow. We recom-
mend the user to discharge the capacitor with some other
apparatus.
°F
°C
Type-K
°F
mA
DC/AC
20A
DC/AC
Hz
%DUTY
20A
400
mA COM
FUSED
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CAT IV 600V
CAT III 1000V
20Afor
30 Sec
MAX every
15 min

DC/AC
ȍHOLD MAX
MIN PEAK
AUTO POWER OFF
AUTOMOTIVE METER
RANGE STROKE 4 2 DIS
#CYL TRIGGER
OFF VDC/AC
CAP
ȍ
°C
IR
°F
°C
Type-K
°F
mA
DC/AC
20A
DC/AC
Hz
%DUTY
MS -
PULSE
DWELL
RPM
x10RPM
20A
400
mA COM
FUSED
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CAT IV 600V
CAT III 1000V
20Afor
30 Sec
MAX every
15 min
Meter Functions – Audible Continuity ( )
IMPORTANT: Turn the power OFF to the test circuit
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the rotary switch.
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t3FEMFBEJO7Ȱ31.UFSNJOBM
Touch one test probe to each end of the circuit to
be tested.
If the circuit is complete, the meter will beep
continuously.
If the circuit is open, there will be no beep and the
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Circuit complete - meter will beep continuously
12

13
Meter Functions – AC or DC Current (A)
IMPORTANT: All current measured ows through
the meter. It is important that you DO NOT
tDO NOT measure current greater than 600 Volts
AC or DC, with respect to ground.
tDO NOT exceed 30 seconds when measuring
continuous current between 1A-20A. Allow ve
minutes for cool down before continuing.
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switch.
t%0press the Mode button to select AC or DC.
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ZPVBSFVOTVSFPGUIFDVSSFOUESBX
IMPORTANT:
Turn OFF all power to the circuit or disconnect the
circuit from the power source.
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the power source.
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t5VSOUIFQPXFS0/BOEUFTU
Note:
Current must always be measured with the meter
test probes connected in series, as described.
DC/AC
ȍHOLD MAX
MIN PEAK
AUTO POWER OFF
AUTOMOTIVE METER
RANGE STROKE 4 2 DIS
#CYL TRIGGER
OFF VDC/AC
CAP
ȍ
°C
IR
°F
°C
Type-K
°F
mA
DC/AC
20A
DC/AC
Hz
%DUTY
MS -
PULSE
DWELL
RPM
x10RPM
20A
400
mA COM
FUSED
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CAT IV 600V
CAT III 1000V
20Afor
30 Sec
MAX every
15 min

DC/AC
ȍHOLD MAX
MIN PEAK
AUTO POWER OFF
AUTOMOTIVE METER
RANGE STROKE 4 2 DIS
#CYL TRIGGER
OFF VDC/AC
CAP
ȍ
°C
IR
°F
°C
Type-K
°F
mA
DC/AC
20A
DC/AC
Hz
%DUTY
MS -
PULSE
DWELL
RPM
x10RPM
20A
400
mA COM
FUSED
9ȍ+]
530&$3PV
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CAT IV 600V
CAT III 1000V
20Afor
30 Sec
MAX every
15 min
Meter Functions –Temperature (°C/°F )
*.1035"/55PBWPJEIFBUEBNBHFUPUIFNFUFSLFFQ
it away from sources of very high temperature. The life
of the Temperature Probe is also reduced when
subjected to very high temperatures. Probe operating
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t4FMFDUUIF5FNQFSBUVSFi¡$PS¡'wGVODUJPOXJUIUIF
rotary switch.
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thermocouple adapter. Insert the adapter into the front of
the meter as shown.
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surface of the object to be measured.
Temperature
Sensor
Temperature
Probe



Meter Functions – Frequency (Hz)
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*OTFSU
t#MBDLMFBEJO$0.UFSNJOBM
t3FEMFBEJO7Ȱ31.UFSNJOBM
$POOFDUUIF#MBDLUFTUQSPCFUPHSPVOE
$POOFDUUIF3FEUFTUQSPCFUPUIFwTJHOBMPVUwXJSFPGUIF
sensor to be tested.
Ground
Side
Signal Out
Side
Voltage In
Side
DC/AC
ȍHOLD MAX
MIN PEAK
AUTO POWER OFF
AUTOMOTIVE METER
RANGE STROKE 4 2 DIS
#CYL TRIGGER
OFF VDC/AC
CAP
ȍ
°C
IR
°F
°C
Type-K
°F
mA
DC/AC
20A
DC/AC
Hz
%DUTY
MS -
PULSE
DWELL
RPM
x10RPM
20A
400
mA COM
FUSED
9ȍ+]
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CAT IV 600V
CAT III 1000V
20Afor
30 Sec
MAX every
15 min


-
5P#SFBLFS
Points
To Ground
16
Meter Functions – Dwell
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t#MBDLMFBEJO$0.UFSNJOBM
t3FEMFBEJO7Ȱ31.UFSNJOBM
$POOFDUUIF#MBDLUFTUQSPCFUPHSPVOE
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DC/AC
ȍHOLD MAX
MIN PEAK
AUTO POWER OFF
AUTOMOTIVE METER
RANGE STROKE 4 2 DIS
#CYL TRIGGER
OFF VDC/AC
CAP
ȍ
°C
IR
°F
°C
Type-K
°F
mA
DC/AC
20A
DC/AC
Hz
%DUTY
MS -
PULSE
DWELL
RPM
x10RPM
20A
400
mA COM
FUSED
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CAT IV 600V
CAT III 1000V
20Afor
30 Sec
MAX every
15 min


Meter Functions – Duty Cycle (%)
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*OTFSU
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t3FEMFBEJO7Ȱ31.UFSNJOBM
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$POOFDUUIF3FEUFTUQSPCFUPUIF
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The illustration for a mixture control solenoid is shown with
the metering rod in the closed position. The meter will
display the percentage of time the plunger is in the closed
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Mixture
Control
Shown
To Ground
5P&$.
DC/AC
ȍHOLD MAX
MIN PEAK
AUTO POWER OFF
AUTOMOTIVE METER
RANGE STROKE 4 2 DIS
#CYL TRIGGER
OFF VDC/AC
CAP
ȍ
°C
IR
°F
°C
Type-K
°F
mA
DC/AC
20A
DC/AC
Hz
%DUTY
MS -
PULSE
DWELL
RPM
x10RPM
20A
400
mA COM
FUSED
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CAT IV 600V
CAT III 1000V
20Afor
30 Sec
MAX every
15 min

Meter Functions- ms-PULSE (Pulse Width) &
ms- PERIOD (Period)
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example, fuel injectors are activated by an electronic pulse
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This pulse generates a magnetic eld that pulls the injectors
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This open to close time is the Pulse Width and is measured in
NJMMJTFDPOETNT
The most common automotive application for measuring
pulse width is on fuel injectors.
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control solenoid and the idle air control motor.
Measuring Pulse Width on Port Fuel injectors is described on
the following page.
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display.
NOTE: The applied time for most fuel injectors is displayed on
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$POOFDU
Jumper wires between the fuel injector and the harness
connector.
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OFHBUJWFWFIJDMFCBUUFSZQPTU
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the jumper cable.
Start the engine. A pulse width in milliseconds should be
read.
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SFNBJOTSFDIFDLZPVSDPOOFDUJPOT
DC/AC
ȍHOLD MAX
MIN PEAK
AUTO POWER OFF
AUTOMOTIVE METER
RANGE STROKE 4 2 DIS
#CYL TRIGGER
OFF VDC/AC
CAP
ȍ
°C
IR
°F
°C
Type-K
°F
mA
DC/AC
20A
DC/AC
Hz
%DUTY
MS -
PULSE
DWELL
RPM
x10RPM
20A
400
mA COM
FUSED
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CAT IV 600V
CAT III 1000V
20Afor
30 Sec
MAX every
15 min
Mixture
Control
Shown
+VNQFS-FBETGSPN
port fuel injector
Good
Ground



Meter Functions – RPM / x10 RPM
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OR
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t*OTFSUUIFJOEVDUJWFQJDLVQDPOOFDUJOHUFSNJOBMJOUPUIF
meter.
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*GOPSFBEJOHJTSFDFJWFEVOIPPLUIFDMBNQUVSOJU
over and connect again.
Note:
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distributor and the exhaust manifold as possible.
t1PTJUJPOUIFJOEVDUJWFQJDLVQUPXJUIJOTJYJODIFTPG
the spark plug or move it to another plug wire if no
reading or an erratic reading is received.
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POFWFSZFOHJOFTUSPLFT
31.'PS31.PG%*4%JTUSJCVUPSMFTTMHOJUJPO4ZTUFN
TUSPLFFOHJOFTXIJDIIBWFJHOJUJPOPOFWFSZ
engine strokes
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4&/4*5*7*5:48*5$)5)"5$"/"-40#&64&%50
$033&$5"/6/45"#-&3&"%*/(
DC/AC
ȍHOLD MAX
MIN PEAK
AUTO POWER OFF
AUTOMOTIVE METER
RANGE STROKE 4 2 DIS
#CYL TRIGGER
OFF VDC/AC
CAP
ȍ
°C
IR
°F
°C
Type-K
°F
mA
DC/AC
20A
DC/AC
Hz
%DUTY
MS -
PULSE
DWELL
RPM
x10RPM
20A
400
mA COM
FUSED
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530&$3PV
':(//&
CAT IV 600V
CAT III 1000V
20Afor
30 Sec
MAX every
15 min

20
General Specications
The instrument complies with IEC 1010-1 EN61010-1.
Insulation: Class2, Double insulation.
Overvoltage category: CATIII1000V/CATIV600V.
Display:DPVOUT-$%EJTQMBZXJUIGVODUJPOJOEJDBUJPO
Polarity:"VUPNBUJDOFHBUJWFQPMBSJUZJOEJDBUJPO
Overrange: i0-wNBSLJOEJDBUJPO
Low battery indication: 5IFi#"5wJTEJTQMBZFEXIFOUIFCBUUFSZWPMUBHFESPQTCFMPXUIFPQFSBUJOHMFWFM
Measurement rate: 2 times per second, nominal.
Auto power o: Meter automatically shuts down after approx. 30 minutes of inactivity.
Operating environment:¡$UP¡$¡'UP¡'BUSFMBUJWFIVNJEJUZ
Storage temperature:¡$UP¡$¡'UP¡'BUSFMBUJWFIVNJEJUZ
For inside use, max height: 2000m
Pollution degree: 2
Power: 0OF7CBUUFSZ/&%"*&$'
Dimensions: )Y8Y%NN
Weight: "QQSPYH
Electrical Specications
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