HoldPeak 770A User manual

1. Overview
770A
DIGITAL MULTIMETER
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
5-8 Auto LCD backlight
5-9 Fuse protection: 200mA/500V & 20A/500V Fast Fuse
5-10 Power supply: 9V battery (6F22 or NEDA 1604)
5-11 Operating Temp. : 0℃to 40℃(relative humidity <85%)
The multimeter is characterized at slim size, portable, stable performance and anti-
dropping capacity. Using 3 1/2 digits LCD monitor with character 28mm high,
they offer clear readings. With overall circuitry design centering on large-scale IC
A/D converters in conjunction and over-load protection circuit, the meters give
excellent performance and exquisite making as a handy utility instrument.
The meters can be used to measure DC & AC voltage, DC & AC current, resistance,
capacitor, transistor hFE, Non Contact AC Voltage (NCV) detection, positive diode
voltage fall and audible continuity.
2. Panel Layout
5-12 Storage Temp. : -10℃to 50℃((relative humidity <85%)
5-13 Guaranteed precision Temp. : 23±5℃(relative humidity <70%)
5-14 Dimension: 195x88x40mm
5-15 Weight: approx. 350g (including battery)
6. Testing Specifications
Accuracy is specified for a period of year after calibration and at 18℃to 28℃
(64℉to 82℉) with relative humidity to 70%.
6-1 DC Voltage
-- Impedance: 10MΩ
-- Overload protection: 1000V DC or 750V AC rms
6-2 AC Voltage
1 NCV detection area: Non Contact AC Voltage (NCV) detection area.
2 CDS sensor: The CDS sensor can reaction to the ambient brightness range,
then automatically control the LCD backlight to lighten or go out.
3 NCV red light: Non Contact AC Voltage (NCV) detection red light.
4 NCV green light: Non Contact AC Voltage (NCV) detection green light.
5 LCD display: 3 1/2 digits LCD display.
6 POWER key: Press the “POWER”key to power on or off the meter.
7 HOLD key: Press the “HOLD”key to lock display value, and the “ ”sign will
appear on the display, press it again to exit.
8 NCV Key: Press and hold the “NCV”key, the meter enters Non Contact AC
Voltage (NCV) detection, the NCV green LED light will light up, free it to exit.
9 Rotary Switch: Use this switch to select functions and ranges.
10 mA : mA and capacitor InputJack
11 20A:20A Input Jack
12 VΩ : V InputJack
13 COM:COM Input Jack
14 Transistor hFE test InputJack
15 Crust of meter
16 Protective casing
3. Safety Information
3-1 The meter is designed according to IEC-1010 concerning electronic measuring
instruments with an over-voltage category 1000V (CAT Ⅲ) and pollution 2.
3-2 Follow all safety and operating instructions to ensure that the meter is used
safely and is kept in good operating condition.
3-3 safety symbols:
Important safety information, refer to the operating manual.
Dangerous voltage may be presence.
Double insulation (protection Class II)
4. Special Cautions for Operation
4-1 The meters can be safe only according to standard procedures when used in
conjunctions with the supplied test leads. To replace damaged test leads with only
the same model or same electric specifications.
4-2 To avid risk of electric shock, do not use the meters before the cover is in place.
4-3 The range switch should be right position for the testing.
4-4 To avoid electric shock and damaging the instruments, the input signals are
forbidden to exceed the specified limits.
4-5 When measuring TV set or switched power, attention should be paid to the
possible pulses that may bring destruction to the circuit.
4-6 Range switch position is forbidden to be changed at random during
measurement.
4-7 Take caution against shock in the course of measuring voltage higher than DC
60V & AC 30V.
4-8 Protection fuse should be replaced only with same type and same specification.
4-9 After operation is finished, power OFF the meter to save battery power.
4-10 If the meter is without usage for long time, take out battery to avoid damage by
battery leakage.
5. GENERALSPECIFICATIONS
5-1 Max Voltage between input terminal and Earth Ground: CAT Ⅲ1000V
5-2 Over-range Indication: display “1” or “-1” for the significant digit.
5-3 Automatic display of negative polarity “-”.
5-4 Low Battery Indication: “ ” displayed.
5-5 Display: 3 1/2 digit LCD with a max. reading of 1999.
5-6 Manual range control
5-7 Auto Power Off: The meter will switch to standby mode when power on after
approx. 20 minutes. Press the “POWER”key two times to power on the meter
again.
-- Impedance: 10MΩ (2V range is 1MΩ)
-- Overload protection: 1000V DC or 750 AC rms
-- Frequency Range: 40 to 400Hz
-- Response: average, calibrated in rms of sine wave
6-3 DC Current
Range
Resolution
Accuracy
2mA
1μA
±(1.2% of rdg + 2 digits)
20mA
10μA
200mA
100μA
20A
10mA
±(2.0% of rdg + 3 digits)
-- Overload protection: 200mA/500V & 20A/500V Fast Fuse
Note: 20A up to 10 seconds
6-4 AC Current
Range
Resolution
Accuracy
2mA
1μA
±(1.5% of rdg + 3 digits)
200mA
100μA
20A
10mA
±(2.5% of rdg + 5 digits)
-- Overload protection: 200mA/500V & 20A/500V Fast Fuse
Note: 20A up to 10 seconds
-- Frequency Range: 40 to 400Hz
-- Response: average, calibrated in rms of sine wave
6-5 Resistance
Range
Resolution
Accuracy
200Ω
0.1Ω
±(1.0% of rdg + 3 digits)
2kΩ
1Ω
±(1.0% of rdg + 2 digits)
20kΩ
10Ω
200kΩ
100Ω
20MΩ
10kΩ
±(1.5% of rdg + 3 digits)
200MΩ
100kΩ
±(5.0% of rdg + 10 digits)
-- Overload protection: 500V DC or AC rms
6-6 Capacitance
Range
Accuracy
Resolution
2nF
±(2.5% of rdg + 5 digits)
1pF
20nF
10pF
200nF
100pF
2µF
1nF
20µF
10nF
200µF
±(5.0% of rdg + 10 digits)
100nF
-- Overload protection: 200mA/500V Fast Fuse
6-7 Diode and Audible continuity test
Range
Description
Test Condition
Display read approximately
forward voltage of diode
Forward DC current
approx. 1mA
Reversed DC voltage
approx. 3V
Built-in buzzer sounds if
resistance is less than 50Ω
Open circuit voltage
approx. 3V
Overload protection: 500V DC or AC rms
6-8 Transistor hFE test
Test range: 0-1000
Ib=10µA, Vce=3.0V Approx.
6-9 Non Contact AC Voltage (NCV) detection
Test voltage range: 90V～1000V AC rms
The NCV red LED light and green LED light will light up alternately together with
sound.
Range
Resolution
Accuracy
200mV
0.1mV
±(0.5% of rdg + 2 digits)
2V
1mV
20V
10mV
200V
100mV
1000V
1V
±(0.8% of rdg + 2 digits)
Range
Resolution
Accuracy
2V
1mV
±(1.0% of rdg + 2 digits)
20V
10mV
200V
100mV
750V
1V
±(1.2% of rdg + 3 digits)

7. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
7-1 Attention before operation
7-1-1 Check battery. When the battery voltage drop below proper operation range,
the “ ” symbol will appear on the LCD display and the battery need to changed.
7-1-2 Pay attention to the “”besides the input jack which shows that the input
voltage or current should be within the specified value.
7-1-3 The range switch should be positioned to desired range for measurement
before operation.
7-2 Measuring DC Voltage
7-2-1 Set the rotary switch at the desired “V”range position.
7-2-2 Connect the black test lead to COM jack and the red to VΩ jack.
7-2-3 Connect test leads across the source or load under measurement.
7-2-4 You can get reading from LCD. The polarity of the red lead connection will be
indicated along with the DC voltage value.
NOTE:
1. When the value scale to be measured is unknown beforehand, set the range selector at
the highest position.
2. When only the figure “1”or “-1”is displayed, it indicates over-range situation and the higher
range has to be selected.
3.
“ ”means you can’t input the voltage more than 1000V, it’s possible to show
higher voltage, but it may destroy the inner circuit or pose a shock.
4. Be cautious against shock when measuring high Voltage.
7-3 Measuring AC Voltage
7-3-1 Set the rotary switch at the desired “V”range position.
7-3-2 Connect the black test lead to COM jack and the red to VΩ jack.
7-3-3 Connect test leads across the source or load under measurement.
7-3-4 You can get reading from LCD.
NOTE:
1. When the value scale to be measured is unknown beforehand, set the range selector at
the highest position.
2. When only the figure “1”or “-1”is displayed, it indicates over-range situation and the higher
range has to be selected.
3.
“ ”means you can’t input the voltage more than 750V, it’s possible to show
higher voltage, but it may destroy the inner circuit or pose a shock.
4. Be cautious against shock when measuring high Voltage.
7-4 Measuring DC Current
7-4-1 Set the rotary switch at the desired “A”range position.
7-4-2 Connect the black test lead to COM jack and the red to the mA jack for a
maximum 200mA current , for a 200mA to 20A current, move the red lead to the 20A
jack.
7-4-3 Connect test leads in series with the load under measurement.
7-4-4 You can get reading from LCD. The polarity of the red lead connection will be
indicated along with the DC current value.
NOTE:
1. When the value scale to be measured is unknown beforehand, set the range
selector at the highest position.
2. When only the figure “1”or “-1”is displayed, it indicates over-range situation and the
higher range has to be selected.
3. “ ”means the socket mA’s maximum current is 200mA and 20A’s maximum
current is 20A, over 200mA or 20A current can be protected by the fast fuse.
4. On the 20A range, the measuring time should be less than 10 seconds to prevent
precision from affecting by circuit heating.
7-5 Measuring AC Current
7-5-1 Set the rotary switch at the desired “A”range position.
7-5-2 Connect the black test lead to COM jack and the red to the mA jack for a
maximum 200mA current , for a 200mA to 20A current, move the red lead to the 20A
jack.
7-5-3 Connect test leads in series with the load under measurement.
7-5-4 You can get reading from LCD.
NOTE:
1. When the value scale to be measured is unknown beforehand, set the range
selector at the highest position.
2. When only the figure “1”or “-1”is displayed, it indicates over-range situation and the
higher range has to be selected.
3. “ ”means the socket mA’s maximum current is 200mA and 20A’s maximum
current is 20A, over 200mA or 20A current can be protected by the fast fuse.
4. On the 20A range, the measuring time should be less than 10 seconds to prevent
precision from affecting by circuit heating.
7-6 Measuring Resistance
7-6-1 Set the rotary switch at the desired “Ω” range position.
7-6-2 Connect the black test lead to COM jack and the red to VΩ jack.
7-6-3 Connect test leads across the resistance under measurement.
7-6-4 You can get reading from LCD.
NOTE: Max. input overload: 500V rms＜10sec
1. When only the figure “1” or “-1” is displayed, it indicates over-range situation and
the higher range has to be selected.
2. For measuring resistance above 10MΩ, the mete may take a few seconds to get
stable reading.
3. When the input is not connected, i.e. at open circuit, the figure “1” or “-1” will be
displayed for the over-range condition.
4. When checking in-circuit resistance, be sure the circuit under test has all power
removed and that all capacitors have been discharged fully.
7-7 Measuring Capacitance
7-7-1 Set the rotary switch at the desired “F”range position.
7-7-2 Connect the black test lead to COM jack and the red to mA jack.
7-7-3 Connect test leads across the capacitance under measurement.
7-7-4 You can get reading from LCD.
NOTE: Capacitors should be discharged before being tested.
7-8 Diode & Audible continuity Testing
7-8-1 Set the rotary switch at the “ ” range position.
7-8-2 Connect the black test lead to COM jack and the red to VΩ jack.
7-8-3 On diode range, connect the test leads across the diode under measurement,
display shows the approx. forward voltage of this diode.
7-8-4 On Audible continuity range, connect the test leads to two point
of circuit, if the resistance is lower than approx. 50Ω, the buzzer sounds.
NOTE: Make sure the power is cut off and all capacitors need to be discharged
under this measurement.
7-9 Transistor hFE Test
7-9-1 Set the rotary switch at the desired “hFE”range position.
7-9-2 Determine whether the transistor is NPN or PNP and locate the Emitter, Base
and Collector leads. Insert the leads into the proper holes in the socket on the front
panel.
7-9-3 You can get reading of the approximate hFE value from LCD.
NOTE: Don’t connect an external voltage to measuring terminals.
7-10 Non Contact AC Voltage detection
7-10-1 Power on the meter, on any range, press and hold the “NCV”key, the meter
enters Non Contact AC Voltage (NCV) detection, the NCV green LED light will light
up.
7-10-2 Hold the Meter so that the mater’s top is vertically and horizontally centered
and contacting the conductor, when the live voltage ≥90V AC rms, the NCV red LED
light and green LED light will light up alternately together with sound.
7-10-3 Free the “NCV”key to exit the NCV meter mode.
NOTE:
1. Even without LED indication, the voltage may still exist. Do not rely on non-contact
voltage detector to determine the presence of voltage wire. Detection operation may
be subject to socket design, insulation thickness and different type and other factors.
2. When the meter input terminals presence voltage, due to the influence of presence
voltage, voltage sensing indicator may also be bright.
3. Keep the meter away from electrical noise sources during the tests, i.e., florescent
lights, dimmable lights, motors, etc.. These sources can trigger Non-Contact AC
Voltage detection function and invalidate the test.
8. Battery replacement
8-1 When the battery voltage drop below proper operation range the " " symbol will
appear on the LCD display and the battery need to changed.
8-2 Before changing the battery, power off the meter and remove the test leads from
the terminals. Open the cover of the battery cabinet by a screwdriver.
8-3 Replace the old battery with the same type battery (9V 6F22 or NEDA 1604).
8-4 Close the cover of the battery cabinet and fasten the screw.
9. Fuse replacement
9-1 This meter is provided with a 200mA/500V fast fuse to protect the capacitance
test and the current measuring circuits which measure up to 200mA, with a
20A/500V fuse to protect the 20A range.
9-2 Ensure the meter is not connected to any external circuit, power off the meter
and remove the test leads from the terminals. Open the cover of the battery cabinet
by a screwdriver.
9-3 Replace the old fuse with the same type and rating: 6×30mm 200mA/500V fast
fuse or 6×30mm 20A/500V fast fuse.
9-4 Close the cover of the battery cabinet and fasten the screw.
10. Maintenance
10-1 Before attempting to remove the battery door or open the case, be sure that test
leads have been disconnected from measurement circuit top avoid electric shock
hazard.
10-2 You must replace the test leads if the lead is exposed, and should adopt the
leads with the same specifications as origin.
10-3 Use only moist fabric or small amount of detergent but not chemical solution for
cleaning.
10-4 Do not use the meter before the back cover is properly closed and screw
secured. Upon any abnormality, stop operation immediately and send the meter for
maintenance.
10-5 Please take out the battery when not using for a long time.
11.Accessories
[1] Test Leads: electric rating 1000V 20A
[2] Operator’s Manual