Extech Instruments EX570 User manual

User's Guide
True RMS Multimeter with
IR Thermometer
Extech EX570
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Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of the Extech EX570 True RMS Autoranging Multimeter.
This meter measures AC/DC Voltage, AC/DC Current, Resistance, Capacitance, Frequency,
Duty Cycle, Diode Test, and Continuity plus Thermocouple Temperature and InfraRed
Temperature. It features a waterproof, rugged design for heavy duty use. Proper use and
care of this meter will provide many years of reliable service.
Safety
This symbol adjacent to another symbol, terminal or operating device
indicates that the operator must refer to an explanation in the Operating
Instructions to avoid personal injury or damage to the meter.
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.
This symbol advises the user that the terminal(s) so marked must not be
connected to a circuit point at which the voltage with respect to earth
ground exceeds (in this case) 1000 VAC or VDC.
This symbol adjacent to one or more terminals identifies them as being
associated with ranges that may, in normal use, be subjected to
particularly hazardous voltages. For maximum safety, the meter and its
test leads should not be handled when these terminals are energized.
This symbol indicates that a device is protected throughout by double
insulation or reinforced insulation.
PER IEC1010 OVERVOLTAGE INSTALLATION CATEGORY
OVERVOLTAGE CATEGORY I
Equipment of OVERVOLTAGE CATEGORY I is equipment for connection to circuits in
which measures are taken to limit the transient overvoltages to an appropriate low level.
Note – Examples include protected electronic circuits.
OVERVOLTAGE CATEGORY II
Equipment of OVERVOLTAGE CATEGORY II is energy-consuming equipment to be
supplied from the fixed installation.
Note – Examples include household, office, and laboratory appliances.
OVERVOLTAGE CATEGORY III
Equipment of OVERVOLTAGE CATEGORY III is equipment in fixed installations.
Note – Examples include switches in the fixed installation and some equipment for
industrial use with permanent connection to the fixed installation.
OVERVOLTAGE CATEGORY IV
Equipment of OVERVOLTAGE CATEGORY IV is for use at the origin of the installation.
Note – Examples include electricity meters and primary over-current protection equipment
WARNING
CAUTION
MAX
1000V
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CAUTIONS
•Improper use of this meter can cause damage, shock, injury or death. Read and
understand this user manual before operating the meter.
•Always remove the test leads before replacing the battery or fuses.
•Inspect the condition of the test leads and the meter itself for any damage before
operating the meter.
•Use great care when making measurements if the voltages are greater than 25 VAC
rms or 35 VDC. These voltages are considered a shock hazard.
•Warning! This is a class A equipment. This equipment can cause interferences in the
living quarters; in this case the operator can be required to carry out adequate
measures.
•Always discharge capacitors and remove power from the device under test before
performing Diode, Resistance or Continuity tests.
•Voltage checks on electrical outlets can be difficult and misleading because of the
uncertainty of connection to the recessed electrical contacts. Other means should be
used to ensure that the terminals are not "live".
•If the equipment is used in a manner not specified by the manufacturer, the protection
provided by the equipment may be impaired.
•This device is not a toy and must not reach children’s hands. It contains hazardous
objects as well as small parts that the children could swallow. In case a child
swallows any of them, please contact a physician immediately
•Do not leave batteries and packing material lying around unattended; they can be
dangerous for children if they use them as toys
•In case the device is going to be unused for an extended period of time, remove the
batteries to prevent them from draining
•Expired or damaged batteries can cause cauterization on contact with the skin.
Always, therefore, use suitable hand gloves in such cases
•See that the batteries are not short-circuited. Do not throw batteries into the fire.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
This meter has been designed for safe use, but must be operated with caution. The rules
listed below must be carefully followed for safe operation.
1. NEVER apply voltage or current to the meter that exceeds the specified maximum:
Input Protection Limits
Function Maximum Input
V DC or V AC 1000 VDC/AC rms
mA AC/DC 500 mA 1000V fast acting fuse
A AC/DC 10A 1000V fast acting fuse (20A for 30 seconds
max every 15 minutes)
Frequency, Resistance, Capacitance,
Duty Cycle, Diode Test, Continuity 1000 VDC/AC rms
Temperature 1000 VDC/AC rms
2. USE EXTREME CAUTION when working with high voltages.
3. DO NOT measure voltage if the voltage on the "COM" input jack exceeds 600V above
earth ground.
4. NEVER connect the meter leads across a voltage source while the function switch is in
the current, resistance, or diode mode. Doing so can damage the meter.
5. ALWAYS discharge filter capacitors in power supplies and disconnect the power when
making resistance or diode tests.
6. ALWAYS turn off the power and disconnect the test leads before opening the covers to
replace the fuse or batteries.
7. NEVER operate the meter unless the back cover and the battery and fuse covers are in
place and fastened securely.
8. If the equipment is used in a manner not specified by the manufacturer, the protection
provided by the equipment may be impaired.
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Controls and Jacks
1. IR Thermometer
2. Laser Pointer
3. 40,000 count LCD
4. MAX/MIN button
5. MEMORY button
6. SELECT button
7. Function switch
8. mA, µA and 10A input jacks
9. PEAK and RELATIVE button
10. RANGE button
11. HOLD and (Backlight) button
12. IR Thermometer button
13. Positive input jack
14. COM input jack
Note: Tilt stand and battery compartment are on rear of unit.
Symbols and Enunciators
•))) Continuity
Diode test
+Low Battery
MEM Memory
n nano (10-9) (capacitance)
µ micro (10-6) (amps, cap)
m milli (10-3) (volts, amps)
A Amps
k kilo (103) (ohms)
F Farads (capacitance)
M mega (106) (ohms) APO Auto Power Off
Ω Ohms P Peak
Hz Hertz (frequency) V Volts
% Percent (duty ratio) REL Relative
AC Alternating current AUTO Autoranging
DC Direct current HOLD Display hold
ºF Degrees Fahrenheit ºC Degrees Centigrade
MAX Maximum MIN Minimum
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Operating Instructions
WARNING: Risk of electrocution. High-voltage circuits, both AC and DC, are very
dangerous and should be measured with great care.
1. ALWAYS turn the function switch to the OFF position when the meter is not in use.
2. If “OL” appears in the display during a measurement, the value exceeds the range you
have selected. Change to a higher range.
AC/DC VOLTAGE MEASUREMENTS
CAUTION: Do not measure DC voltages if a motor on the circuit is being switched ON or
OFF. Large voltage surges may occur that can damage the meter.
1. Rotate the function switch to the Vposition.
2. Press the SELECT button to display “DC” or “AC” on the LCD
3. Insert the black test lead banana plug into the negative COM jack.
Insert the red test lead banana plug into the positive Vjack.
4. Touch the black test probe tip to the negative side of the circuit.
Touch the red test probe tip to the positive side of the circuit.
5. Read the voltage in the display.
DC/AC MILLIVOLT MEASUREMENTS
CAUTION: Do not measure DC/AC voltages if a motor on the circuit is being switched
ON or OFF. Large voltage surges may occur that can damage the meter.
1. Rotate the function switch to the mV DC-AC position.
2. Insert the black test lead banana plug into the negative COM jack.
Insert the red test lead banana plug into the positive Vjack.
3. Press the SELECT button to select “DC” or “AC” millivolts.
4. Touch the black test probe tip to the negative side of the circuit.
Touch the red test probe tip to the positive side of the circuit.
5. Read the voltage in the display.
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AC/DC CURRENT MEASUREMENTS
CAUTION: Do not make 20A current measurements for longer than 30 seconds.
Exceeding 30 seconds may cause damage to the meter and/or the test leads.
1. Insert black test lead banana plug into the negative COM jack.
2. For current measurements up to 4000µA DC, set the function switch to
the µA position and insert the red test lead banana plug into the µA/mA
jack.
3. For current measurements up to 400 mA DC, set the function switch to
the mA position and insert the red test lead banana plug into the
µA/mA jack.
4. For current measurements up to 20A DC, set the function switch to the
10A/HZ/% position and insert the red test lead banana plug into the
10A jack.
5. Press the SELECT button to indicate “DC” or “AC” on the display.
6. Remove power from the circuit under test, then open up the circuit at
the point where you wish to measure current.
7. Touch the black test probe tip to the negative side of the circuit. Touch
the red test probe tip to the positive side of the circuit.
8. Apply power to the circuit.
9. Read the current in the display.
RESISTANCE MEASUREMENTS
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. Rotate the function switch to the Ωposition.
2. Insert the black test lead banana plug into the negative COM jack.
Insert the red test lead banana plug into the positive Ωjack.
3. Press the SELECT button to indicate “Ω” on the display.
4. Touch the test probe tips across the circuit or part under test. It is best
to disconnect one side of the part under test so the rest of the circuit
will not interfere with the resistance reading.
5. Read the resistance in the display.
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CONTINUITY CHECK
WARNING: To avoid electric shock, never measure continuity on circuits or wires that
have voltage on them.
1. Rotate the function switch to the Ωposition.
2. Insert the black lead banana plug into the negative COM jack.
Insert the red test lead banana plug into the positive Ωjack.
3. Press the SELECT button to indicate“ "on the display
4. Touch the test probe tips to the circuit or wire you wish to check.
5. If the resistance is less than approximately 35Ω, the audible signal
will sound. If the circuit is open, the display will indicate “OL”.
DIODE TEST
1. Rotate the function switch to the green Ωposition.
2. Insert the black test lead banana plug into the negative COM jack
and the red test lead banana plug into the positive Vjack.
3. Press the SELECT button to indicate “ “ and “V” on the display.
4. Touch the test probes to the diode under test. Forward voltage will
typically indicate 0.400 to 0.700V. Reverse voltage will indicate “OL”.
Shorted devices will indicate near 0V and an open device will
indicate “OL” in both polarities.
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NON-CONTACT INFRARED TEMPERATURE MEASUREMENTS
1. Rotate the function switch to the IR position.
2. Press the SELECT button to select °F or °C.
3. Aim the infrared sensor (top of meter) at the surface to be measured.
4. Press the IRT button to turn on the IR thermometer and laser pointer. The laser
pointer identifies the surface spot to be measured.
5. The area of the surface to be measured must be larger than the spot size as
determined by the distance to spot size specification.
6. Read the temperature in the display. When the IRT button is released the displayed
temperature will be held for approximately 10 seconds.
WARNING: Do not directly view or direct the laser pointer at an eye. Low power
visible lasers do not normally present a hazard, but may present some potential for hazard
if viewed directly for extended periods of time.
IR Spot to Distance Diagram
The 30:1 spot to distance ratio determines the size of the measured surface area with
respect to the distance the meter is held away from the surface.
IR Measurement Notes
1. The object under test should be larger than the spot (target) size calculated by the
field of view diagram.
2. If the surface of the object under test is covered with frost, oil, grime, etc., clean
before taking measurements.
3. If an object's surface is highly reflective, apply masking tape or flat black paint to the
surface before measuring.
4. The meter will not make measurements through glass.
5. Steam, dust, smoke, etc. can obscure measurements.
6. To find a hot spot, aim the meter outside the area of interest then scan across (in an
up and down motion) until the hot spot is located.
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THERMOCOUPLE TEMPERATURE MEASUREMENTS
1. Rotate the function switch to the TYPE K position.
2. Insert the Temperature Probe into the input jacks, making sure to
observe the correct polarity.
3. Press the SELECT button to indicate “ºF” or “ºC”
4. Touch the Temperature Probe head to the part whose temperature
you wish to measure. Keep the probe touching the part under test
until the reading stabilizes.
5. Read the temperature in the display.
Note: The temperature probe is fitted with a type K mini connector.
A mini connector to banana connector adaptor is supplied for
connection to the input banana jacks.
Note: The temperature range of the supplied thermocouple probe is -20 to 250°C (-4 to
482°F)
CAPACITANCE MEASUREMENTS
WARNING: To avoid electric shock, disconnect power to the unit under test and
discharge all capacitors before taking any capacitance measurements. Remove the
batteries and unplug the line cords.
1. Rotate the function switch to the CAP position.
2. Insert the black test lead banana plug into the negative COM jack.
Insert the red test lead banana plug into the positive Vjack.
3. Touch the test leads to the capacitor to be tested.
4. Read the capacitance value in the display
FREQUENCY (DUTY CYCLE) MEASUREMENTS
1. Rotate t the function switch to the Hz/% position.
2. Insert the black lead banana plug into the negative COM jack and
the red test lead banana plug into the positive Hz jack.
3. Touch the test probe tips to the circuit under test.
4. Read the frequency on the display.
5. Press the SELECT button to indicate “%”.
6. Read the % duty cycle in the display.
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