FLIR DM93 User manual

User’s manual
Flir DM93
Digital multimeter
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User’s manual
Flir DM93
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Table of contents
1 Disclaimers..............................................................1
1.1 Copyright....................................................... 1
1.2 Quality assurance . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . .. . . . 1
1.3 Documentation updates . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . 1
1.4 Disposal of electronic waste. . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . .. 1
2 Safety information......................................................2
3 Introduction .............................................................6
3.1 Key features.................................................... 6
4 Description..............................................................7
4.1 Meter description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . 7
4.2 Function switch . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 8
4.3 Function buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . .. . . . 9
4.4 Display description . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . .10
4.5 Display icons and indicators . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . .. . .10
5 Operation...............................................................13
5.1 Powering the meter . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . .13
5.2 Auto/Manual select mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . .13
5.3 Auto/Manual range mode . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . .14
5.4 Voltage measurements . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . .14
5.5 Resistance measurements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . .15
5.6 Continuity test.................................................15
5.7 Diode test.....................................................16
5.8 Capacitance measurements . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . .. . .16
5.9 Type K temperature measurements. . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . .17
5.10 Current measurements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . .17
5.11 Extended functionality . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . .18
5.12 Hold mode ....................................................22
5.13 Locked mode .................................................22
5.14 Streaming measurement data using Bluetooth . . . . . . .. . . . . . .22
6 Maintenance............................................................24
6.1 Cleaning and storage. . . . . .. . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . .. . .24
6.2 Battery replacement . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . .24
6.3 Fuse replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . .24
6.4 Disposal of electronic waste. . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . .24
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7 Technical specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . .25
7.1 General specifications . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . .25
7.2 Electrical range specifications . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . .26
7.3 Thermal measurement range specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
7.4 Input specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . .. . .29
8 Flir Global Limited Lifetime Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . .30
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1 Disclaimers
1.1 Copyright
© 2013, Flir Systems, Inc. All rights reserved worldwide.
No parts of the software including source code may be re-
produced, transmitted, transcribed or translated into any
language or computer language in any form or by any
means, electronic, magnetic, optical, manual or otherwise,
without the prior written permission of Flir Systems.
The documentation must not, in whole or part, be copied,
photocopied, reproduced, translated or transmitted to any
electronic medium or machine readable form without prior
consent, in writing, from Flir Systems.
Names and marks appearing on the products herein are
either registered trademarks or trademarks of Flir Sys-
tems and/or its subsidiaries. All other trademarks, trade
names or company names referenced herein are used for
identification only and are the property of their respective
owners.
1.2 Quality assurance
The Quality Management System under which these
products are developed and manufactured has been certi-
fied in accordance with the ISO 9001 standard.
Flir Systems is committed to a policy of continuous devel-
opment; therefore we reserve the right to make changes
and improvements on any of the products without prior
notice.
1.3 Documentation updates
Our manuals are updated several times per year, and we
also issue product-critical notifications of changes on a
regular basis.
To access the latest manuals and notifications, go to the
Download tab at:
http://support.flir.com
It only takes a few minutes to register online. In the down-
load area you will also find the latest releases of manuals
for our other products, as well as manuals for our historical
and obsolete products.
1.4 Disposal of electronic waste
As with most electronic products, this equipment must be
disposed of in an environmentally friendly way, and in ac-
cordance with existing regulations for electronic waste.
Please contact your Flir Systems representative for more
details.
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2 Safety information
Note
Before operating the device, you must read, understand, and follow all in-
structions, dangers, warnings, cautions, and notes.
Note
Flir Systems reserves the right to discontinue models, parts or accessories,
and other items, or to change specifications at any time without prior notice.
Note
Remove the batteries if the device is not used for an extended period of time.
WARNING
Do not operate the device if you do not have the correct knowledge. Formal
qualifications and/or national legislation for the electrical inspections can ap-
ply. Incorrect operation of the device can cause damage, shock, injury or
death to persons.
WARNING
Do not start the measuring procedure before you have set the function switch
to the correct position. This can cause damage to the instrument and can
cause injury to persons.
WARNING
Do not change to current or resistance when you measure the voltage. This
can cause damage to the instrument and can cause injury to persons.
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2 Safety information
WARNING
Do not measure the current on a circuit when the voltage increases to more
than 600 V. This can cause damage to the instrument and can cause injury to
persons.
WARNING
You must disconnect the test leads from the circuit that you did a test on be-
fore you change the range. If you do not do this, damage to the instrument
and injury to persons can occur.
WARNING
Do not replace the batteries or the fuses before you remove the test leads.
This can cause damage to the instrument and can cause injury to persons.
WARNING
Do not use the device if the test leads and/or the device show signs of dam-
age. Injury to persons can occur.
WARNING
Be careful when you do the measurements if the voltages are more than 25
VAC rms or 35 VDC. There is a risk of shock from these voltages. Injury to per-
sons can occur.
WARNING
Do not do diode, resistance or continuity tests before you have removed the
power from the capacitors and from a device during a test. Injury to persons
can occur.
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2 Safety information
WARNING
Do not use the device as a tool to identify live terminals. You must use the cor-
rect tools. Injury to persons can occur if you do not use the correct tools.
WARNING
Make sure that children cannot touch the device. The device contains danger-
ous objects and small parts that children can swallow. If a child swallows an
object or a part, speak with a physician immediately. Injury to persons can
occur.
WARNING
Do not let children play with the batteries and/or the packing material. These
can be dangerous for children if they use them as toys.
WARNING
Do not touch expired or damaged batteries without gloves. Injury to persons
can occur.
WARNING
Do not cause a short-circuit of the batteries. This can cause damage to the in-
strument and can cause injury to persons.
WARNING
Do not put the batteries into a fire. Injury to persons can occur.
CAUTION
Do not use the device for a procedure that it is not made for. This can cause
damage to the protection.
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2 Safety information
This symbol, adjacent to another symbol or terminal, indicates that
the user must refer to the manual for further information.
This symbol, adjacent to a terminal, indicates that, under normal
use, hazardous voltages may be present.
Double insulation.
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3 Introduction
Thank you for choosing a Flir DM93 digital multimeter.
This device is shipped fully tested and calibrated and, with proper use, will pro-
vide years of reliable service.
3.1 Key features
• 40 000/4000-count extra-large digital display.
• 43-segment bar graph.
• Auto backlit, dual display.
• Auto AC, DC, and AC+DC in voltage and current mode with frequency
indication.
• Auto selection for resistance, diode polarity, or continuity.
• On-screen menu selection.
• Navigator key drive.
• High-frequency rejection (HFR).
• 0.03% DCV accuracy.
• AC+DC true RMS indication.
• 0.5 ms peak hold.
• Auto hold.
• Store/recall memories.
• dBm/dB measurement.
• 20 000-record data logging capacity.
• All-weather housing.
• Optical USB interface with software included.
• Magnetic hanging kit.
• CAT. IV 600 V/CAT. III 1000 V standard.
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4 Description
4.1 Meter description
Figure 4.1 Front view
1. LCD display.
2. Function buttons, see section 4.3 Function buttons, page 9.
3. Selector pad.
4. Function switch, see section 4.2 Function switch, page 8.
5. Probe input terminals.
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4 Description
Figure 4.2 Rear view
1. Probe clips.
2. Tilt stand.
3. Work light.
4. Battery compartment cover.
4.2 Function switch
The meter can measure voltage through the probe inputs. A low-
impedance load is placed across the inputs to stabilize the
measurement.
The meter is in full power-saving mode.
The meter can measure high voltage (V) through the probe inputs.
The meter can measure low voltage (mV) through the probe
inputs.
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4 Description
The meter can measure resistance, continuity, or diode polarity
through the probe inputs. The type of measurement is selected by
the button.
The meter can measure capacitance through the probe inputs or
temperature through a thermocouple adapter. The type of meas-
urement is selected by the button.
The meter can measure current through the probe inputs.
4.3 Function buttons
• Use the button to select Auto select or Manual select mode,
see section 5.2 Auto/Manual select mode, page 13.
• In Manual select mode, press the button to change the operat-
ing mode.
• Use the button to select Auto range or Manual range mode,
see section 5.3 Auto/Manual range mode, page 14.
• In Manual range mode, press the button to change the range
(scale).
• Press the button to toggle between Normal and Hold mode,
see section 5.12 Hold mode, page 22.
• Press and hold the button for 5 seconds to enable/disable
Locked mode, see section 5.13 Locked mode, page 22.
Use the selector pad to enable extended functionality modes and
to navigate in mode options.
Press the button to exit an extended functionality mode.
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4 Description
• Press the button to enable/disable the display backlight.
• Press and hold the button for 2 seconds to enable/disable the
work light.
Press the button to enable/disable MeterLink (Bluetooth) commu-
nication, see section 5.14 Streaming measurement data using
Bluetooth, page 22.
4.4 Display description
1. Secondary display.
2. Main display.
3. Bar graph (matches the reading on the main display).
4.5 Display icons and indicators
Indicates that the meter is measuring stabilized voltage.
Indicates that the measured voltage is greater than 40 V (AC or
DC).
Indicates that the Auto select mode is active.
Indicates that the meter is displaying maximum reading values.
Indicates that the meter is displaying minimum reading values.
Indicates that the meter is displaying the average reading.
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4 Description
Indicates that the meter is displaying peak maximum values.
Indicates that the meter is displaying peak minimum values.
Indicates that the meter is in Auto range mode.
Indicates that the meter is in Hold mode.
Indicates that the meter is in Locked mode.
Indicates the active memory location (1–99).
Indicates the battery voltage status.
Indicates that the auto power off function is enabled.
Indicates that the meter is measuring AC current or voltage.
Indicates that the meter is measuring DC current or voltage.
Indicates that the meter is measuring AC+DC current or voltage.
Indicates that the continuity function is active.
Indicates that the diode test function is active.
LPF mode icon.
Peak mode icon.
Min/Max/Avg mode icon.
Frequency mode icon.
Relative mode icon.
Readout mode icon.
dBm mode icon.
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4 Description
Data logging mode icon.
Sampling mode icon.
Setup mode icon.
Silent mode icon.
4.5.1 Out-of-range warning
If the input is over/under the full-scale range in Manual range mode, or if the sig-
nal has exceeded the maximum/minimum input in Auto range mode, OL is
displayed.
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5 Operation
Note
Before operating the device, you must read, understand, and follow all in-
structions, dangers, warnings, cautions, and notes.
Note
When the meter is not in use, the function switch should be set to the
position.
Note
When connecting the probe leads to the device under test, connect the nega-
tive lead before connecting the positive lead. When removing the probe
leads, remove the positive lead before removing the negative lead.
5.1 Powering the meter
1. Set the function switch to any position to switch on the meter.
2. If the battery indicator shows that the battery voltage is low or if the me-
ter does not power on, replace the battery. See section 6.2 Battery replace-
ment, page 24.
5.1.1 Auto power off
The meter enters sleep mode after a programmable number of minutes of inactiv-
ity, see section 5.11.10 Setup mode, page 21.
The meter beeps three times 20 seconds before powering off. Press any button
or turn the function switch to prevent the meter from powering off. The auto power
off time-out is then reset.
5.2 Auto/Manual select mode
In Auto select mode, the meter attempts to automatically select the proper oper-
ating mode based on the input signal:
• If the function switch is set to the , , , or position, the meter at-
tempts to determine if the AC, DC, or AC+DC mode should be used.
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5 Operation
• If the function switch is set to the
position, the meter attempts to deter-
mine if the device under test is a resistor, capacitor, or diode.
Auto select mode is the default mode of operation. When a new function is se-
lected with the function switch, the starting mode is Auto select and the indi-
cator is displayed.
To enter Manual select mode, press the button. To manually select the op-
erating mode, press the button repeatedly.
To enter Auto select mode, press and hold the button until the indicator
is displayed.
5.3 Auto/Manual range mode
In Auto range mode, the meter automatically selects the most appropriate meas-
urement scale. In Manual range mode, the desired range (scale) is set manually.
• To enter Manual range mode, press the button. To change the range,
press the button repeatedly until the desired range is displayed.
• To enter Auto range mode, press and hold the button until the indi-
cator is displayed.
5.4 Voltage measurements
1. Set the function switch to one of the following positions:
•for high voltage measurements.
•for low voltage measurements.
•for stabilized voltage measurements. The indicator is displayed.
2. Insert the black probe lead into the negative terminal and the red probe
lead into the positive terminal.
3. Use the button to select AC, DC, or AC+DC voltage measurement.
• The indicator will be displayed for AC measurements.
• The indicator will be displayed for DC measurements.
• The indicator will bedisplayed for AC+DC measurements.
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