HT HT32 User manual

Copyright HT ITALIA 2013 Release EN 2.00 - 24/01/2013
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User’s manual

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Content:
1. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND PROCEDURES ..........................................................2
1.1. Preliminary ............................................................................................................2
1.2. During use.............................................................................................................3
1.3. After use................................................................................................................3
1.4. Measuring (overvoltage) categories definitions.....................................................4
2. GENERAL DESCRIPTION...........................................................................................5
2.1. MEAN VALUE AND TRMS : DEFINITION.............................................................5
2.2. TRUE ROOT MEAN SQUARE VALUE and CREST FACTOR : definition............5
3. PREPARATION FOR USE...........................................................................................6
3.1. Initial......................................................................................................................6
3.2. Supply Voltage......................................................................................................6
3.3. Calibration.............................................................................................................6
3.4. Storage..................................................................................................................6
4. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS.....................................................................................7
4.1. Instrument Description ..........................................................................................7
4.1.1. Front panel .......................................................................................................7
4.2. FUNCTION Keys...................................................................................................8
4.2.1. MIN MAX...........................................................................................................8
4.2.2. RANGE.............................................................................................................8
4.2.3. HOLD................................................................................................................8
4.2.4. Disable Auto Power OFF..................................................................................8
4.3. Measurements.......................................................................................................9
4.3.1. DC Voltage measurement.................................................................................9
4.3.2. AC Voltage measurement...............................................................................10
4.3.3. DC Current measurement...............................................................................11
4.3.4. AC Current measurement...............................................................................12
4.3.5. Frequency measurement................................................................................13
4.3.6. Resistance measurement...............................................................................14
4.3.7. Diode test and continuity test .........................................................................15
4.3.8. Capacitance measurement.............................................................................16
5. MAINTENANCE..........................................................................................................17
5.1. General Information.............................................................................................17
5.2. Battery Replacement...........................................................................................17
5.3. Fuse Replacement ..............................................................................................18
5.4. Cleaning..............................................................................................................18
5.5. End of life ............................................................................................................18
6. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS.................................................................................19
6.1. Technical Features..............................................................................................19
6.1.1. Electrical specifications..................................................................................20
6.1.2. Safety..............................................................................................................20
6.1.3. General data...................................................................................................21
6.2. Environment ........................................................................................................21
6.2.1. Environmental conditions ...............................................................................21
6.2.2. EMC and LVD.................................................................................................21
6.3. Accessories.........................................................................................................21
7. SERVICE....................................................................................................................22
7.1. Warranty Conditions............................................................................................22
7.2. Service ................................................................................................................22

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1. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND PROCEDURES
This instrument conforms with safety Standard EN 61010-1 related to electronic
measuring instruments.
For your own safety and to avoid damaging the instrument follow the procedures
described in this instruction manual and read carefully all notes preceded by this symbol
.
When taking measurements:
Avoid doing that in humid or wet places.
Avoid doing that in rooms where explosive gas, combustible gas, steam or excessive
dust is present.
Keep you insulated from the object under test.
Do not touch exposed metal parts such as test lead ends, sockets, fixing objects,
circuits etc.
Avoid doing that if you notice anomalous conditions such as breakages, deformations,
fractures, leakages of battery liquid, blind display etc.
Be particularly careful when measuring voltages exceeding 20V to avoid risks of
electrical shocks.
The following symbols are used:
CAUTION - refer to the instruction manual - an improper use may damage the
instrument or its components
Danger high voltage: risk of electric shock
Double insulated meter
AC voltage or current
DC voltage or current
1.1. PRELIMINARY
This instrument has been designed for use in environments of pollution degree 2.
It can be used for VOLTAGE and CURRENT measurements on installations of overvoltage
category III 1000V and IV 600V.
When using the instrument always respect the usual safety regulations aimed at:
Protecting you against the dangerous electric currents.
Protecting the instrument against incorrect operations.
Only the leads supplied with the instrument guarantee compliance with the safety
standards in force. They must be in good conditions and, if necessary, replaced with
identical ones.
Do not test or connect to any circuit exceeding the specified overload protection.
Do not effect measurements under environmental conditions exceeding the limits
indicated in paragraph 6.2.1.
Make sure that batteries are properly installed.

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Before connecting the test probes to the installation, make sure that the function
selector is positioned on the required measurement.
Make sure that LCD and function selector indicate the same function.
1.2. DURING USE
Read the recommendations which follow and the instructions in this manual:
CAUTION
An improper use may damage the instrument and/or its components or
injure the operator.
When changing the range, first disconnect the test leads from the circuit under test in
order to avoid any accident.
When the instrument is connected to measuring circuits never touch any unused
terminal.
When measuring resistors do not add any voltage. Although there is a protection
circuit, excessive voltage could cause malfunctioning.
If during measurement the displayed values remain constant check whether the HOLD
function is active.
1.3. AFTER USE
After using the instrument turn it off.
If you expect not to use the instrument for a long period remove the battery to avoid
leakages of battery liquids which may damage its inner components.

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1.4. MEASURING (OVERVOLTAGE) CATEGORIES DEFINITIONS
EN 61010-1: Safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement, control and
laboratory use, Part 1: General requirements, gives a definition of measuring category,
usually called overvoltage category. Paragraph 6.7.4: Measuring circuits:
(OMISSIS)
circuits are divided into the following measurement categories:
Measurement category IV is for measurements performed at the source of the low-
voltage installation.
Examples are electricity meters and measurements on primary overcurrent
protection devices and ripple control units.
Measurement category III is for measurements performed in the building installation.
Examples are measurements on distribution boards, circuit breakers, wiring,
including cables, bus-bars, junction boxes, switches, socket-outlets in the fixed
installation, and equipment for industrial use and some other equipment, for
example, stationary motors with permanent connection to fixed installation.
Measurement category II is for measurements performed on circuits directly
connected to the low voltage installation..
Examples are measurements on household appliances, portable tools and similar
equipment..
Measurement category I is for measurements performed on circuits not directly
connected to MAINS.
Examples are measurements on circuits not derived from MAINS, and specially
protected (internal) MAINS-derived circuits. In the latter case, transient stresses
are variable; for that reason, the norm requires that the transient withstand
capability of the equipment is made known to the user.

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2. GENERAL DESCRIPTION
This instrument performs the following measurements:
DC and AC TRMS Voltage
DC and AC TRMS Current
Resistance and Continuity test
Diode test
Frequency
Capacitance
All selectable by means of a 10-position function selector (including OFF position). 4
FUNCTION keys are also available to hold the displayed value and select the desired
function. The selected quantity is displayed with indication of measuring unit and active
functions.
The instrument disposes of an Auto Power Off function consisting in an automatic
switching off 10 minutes after last pressure on keys or rotation of selector. To resume
normal operation turn the selector on OFF and switch it on again.
2.1. MEAN VALUE AND TRMS : DEFINITION
Safety testers for AC quantities are divided in two big families:
MEAN VALUE instruments, measuring only the value of the wave at the fundamental
frequency (50 or 60 Hz)
TRUE ROOT MEAN SQUARE (or “TRMS”) instruments, measuring the true root mean
square value of the quantity under test.
In presence of a perfectly sinusoidal wave, both families provide identical results. While in
presence of distorted waves, readings are different. Mean value instruments provide only
the value of the fundamental wave while TRMS instruments provide the value of the entire
wave, including harmonics (within the passband of the instrument). Accordingly, if the
same quantity is measured with both kinds of instruments, the measured values are
identical only if the wave is purely sinusoidal. Should it be distorted, TRMS instruments
provide higher values than MEAN VALUE instruments.
2.2. TRUE ROOT MEAN SQUARE VALUE AND CREST FACTOR : DEFINITION
The effective current value is defined as follows: “In an interval of time equivalent to a
period, an alternate current with effective value having an intensity of 1A, by passing on a
resistor, disperses the same energy which would be dispersed in the same period of time
by a direct current having an intensity of 1A”. From this definition comes the numerical
expression: G= 
Tt
t
dttg
T
0
0
)(
12The effective value is indicated as RMS (root mean square).
The crest factor is defined as the ratio between the peak value of a signal and its effective
value: CF (G)= RMS
p
G
G. This value varies according to the waveform of the signal, for a
purely sinusoidal wave it’s worth 2=1.41. In presence of distortions the crest factor
assumes higher values as long as the wave distortion is higher.

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3. PREPARATION FOR USE
3.1. INITIAL
This instrument was checked both mechanically and electrically prior to shipment.
All possible cares and precautions were taken to let you receive the instrument in perfect
conditions.
Notwithstanding we suggest you to check it rapidly (eventual damages may have occurred
during transport – if so please contact the local distributor from whom you bought the
item).
Make sure that all standard accessories mentioned in paragraph 6.3. are included.
Should you have to return back the instrument for any reason please follow the
instructions mentioned in paragraph 7.
3.2. SUPPLY VOLTAGE
The instrument is powered by batteries mod. 9V NEDA1604, JIS006P, IEC6F22 included
in the packaging. Battery life is approx. 300 hours. When batteries are low the symbol
" " is displayed.
To replace/insert batteries follow the instructions indicated in paragraph 5.2.
3.3. CALIBRATION
The instrument complies with the technical specifications contained in this manual and
such compliance is guaranteed for 1 year.
3.4. STORAGE
After a period of storage in extreme environmental conditions exceeding the limits
mentioned in paragraph 6.2.1 let the instrument resume normal operating conditions
before using it.

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4. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
4.1. INSTRUMENT DESCRIPTION
4.1.1. Front panel
LEGEND:
1. LCD display.
2. Functions keys.
3. Rotary selector.
4. A input for AC/DC
current measurements.
5. HzVAinput for
other measurements.
6. COM input.
Fig. 1: Instrument description

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4.2. FUNCTION KEYS
When pressing a key, the corresponding symbol is displayed with a beep. To resume
default state turn the selector on another function.
4.2.1. MIN MAX
By pressing MIN MAX key, maximum and minimum values are measured. Both values are
stored and can be recalled by pressing the same key. The symbol corresponding to the
desired function is displayed: “MAX” for maximum value, “MIN” for minimum value. MIN
MAX key is disabled when HOLD function is active. To exit this function keep MIN MAX
key pressed for at least 1 second or rotate the selector to another position.
4.2.2. RANGE
By pressing RANGE key, the manual mode is activated and the “AUTO” symbol
disappears from the display. Press RANGE cyclically to change the measuring range and
fix the decimal point on the display.
To exit this function keep RANGE key pressed for at least 1 second or rotate the selector
to another position.
4.2.3. HOLD
By pressing HOLD the measured value is frozen on the display where the symbol “HOLD”
appears. To exit this function press HOLD again or rotate the selector to another position.
4.2.4. Disable Auto Power OFF
When the meter is to be used for long periods of time, the operator might want to disable
the Auto Power OFF function. Once the Auto Power OFF function is disabled the meter
stays on continuously. To disable the Auto Power OFF function:
Switch OFF the meter.
Turn ON the meter keeping pressed MIN MAX and RANGE keys.
The Auto PowerOFF functionisautomaticallyactivated when turning ON againthemeter.

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4.3. MEASUREMENTS
4.3.1. DC Voltage measurement
CAUTION
Maximum input for DC voltage is 1000V. Do not attempt to take any voltage
measurement that exceeds the limits. Exceeding the limits could cause
electrical shock and damage the multimeter.
Fig. 2: DC Voltage measurement
1. Turn the selector on V.
2. Insert the test leads into the jacks, the red plug into HzVAjack and the black
plug into COM jack (Fig. 2).
3. Connect the red and black test leads to the positive and negative poles of the circuit
under test respectively. The voltage value will be displayed with automatic detection of
the range.
4. Press RANGE key to activate the manual mode; the “AUTO” symbol disappears from
display. Press cyclically RANGE to change the position of the decimal point on the
display. To activate the Autorange function keep pressed RANGE for at least 1 second.
5. The message "OL" means that the voltage exceeds the measuring limits. In this case
disconnect the test leads from the circuit under test to avoid damaging the instrument
or endanger your own safety.
6. The symbol "-" on the display means that voltage has opposite direction than shown in
Fig. 2.
7. For minimum and maximum value measurement and HOLD function please refer to
paragraph 4.2.