IDEAL 480 Series User manual

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#61-484
#61-486
480 Series Digital Multimeter
Instruction Manual
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Read First: Safety Information
Understand and follow operating instructions carefully. Use the
meter, test leads and all accessories only as specified in this manual;
otherwise, the protection provided by the meter can be impaired.
WARNING
To avoid possible electric shock, personal injury or death,
follow these guidelines:
• Donotuseifmeterappearsdamaged.Visuallyinspectthemeter
to ensure case and jaws are not cracked.
• Inspectandreplacetestleadsifinsulationisdamaged,metalis
exposed, or probes are cracked. Pay particular attention to the
insulation surrounding the connectors.
• Alwaysensurethemeter,testleadsandallaccessoriesmeet
or exceed the measurement category required in the working
environment.(i.e.CATrating)
• Notethatthemeasurementcategoryandvoltageratingof
combinations of the meter, the test leads, and the accessories is
the lowest of the individual components.
• Donotusemeterifitoperatesabnormallyasprotectionmaybe
impaired.
• Donotuseduringelectricalstormsorinwetweather.
• Donotusearoundexplosivegas,dust,vapor,amperageorin
damp or wet environments.
• Donotapplymorethantheratedvoltagetothemeter.
• Removethetestleadsfromtheinputjacksbeforemeasuring
current.
• Replacebatteryassoonasbatteryindicatorappearstoavoid
false readings.
•
Remove the test leads from the meter prior to removing battery cover .
• Donotusewithoutthebatteryandbatterycoverproperlyinstalled.
•
Donotattempttorepairthisunitasithasnouser-serviceableparts .
•
Use the proper terminals, functions and range for your measurements .
• Nevergroundyourselfwhentakingelectricalmeasurements.
• Connecttheblackcommonleadtogroundorneutralbefore
applyingtheredtestleadtopotentialvoltage.Disconnectthered
test lead from the voltage first.
• Keepfingersbehindtheguardringsoftheprobetips.
• Voltagesexceeding30VACor60VDCposeashockhazardsouse
caution.
CAUTION
Toprotectyourself,think“SafetyFirst”:
• Complywithlocalandnationalsafetycodes.
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Volt SenseRange Min Max
Press 2 Sec
PEAK HOLD
Smart
HOLD
A
Auto
V
LoZ
OFF
MAX
10A
FUSED
MAX
600mA
FUSED
600V CAT IV
1000V CAT III
mA COM
V Ω
TRUE RMS
Hz
Hz
V
ac+dc ac+dc
ac+dc
ac+dc
VmV
mA
A
Ω

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Volt SenseRange Min Max
Press 2 Sec
PEAK HOLD
Smart
HOLD
A
Auto
V
LoZ
OFF
MAX
10A
FUSED
MAX
600mA
FUSED
600V CAT IV
1000V CAT III
mA COM
V Ω
TRUE RMS
Hz
Hz
V
ac+dc ac+dc
ac+dc
ac+dc
VmV
mA
A
Ω
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• Use appropriate personal protective equipment such as face
shields, insulating gloves, insulating boots, and/or insulating mats.
• Beforeeachuse:
 - Performacontinuitytestbytouchingthetestleadstogetherto
verify the functionality of the battery and test leads.
 - Usethe3PointSafetyMethod.(1)Verifymeteroperationby
  measuringaknownvoltage.(2)Applymetertocircuitunder
  test.(3)Returntotheknownlivevoltageagaintoensure
proper operation.
• Alwaysworkwithapartner.
Symbolsasmarkedonthemeterandinstructionmanual
Unsafe Voltage
Toalertyoutothepresenceofapotentiallyhazardous
voltage,whentheTesterdetectsavoltage≥30Vora
voltageoverload(OL)inV,mV.The““symbolis
displayed and High voltage indicator is activated.
Meter Description
FrontPanelIllustration
1. LCDdisplay:6000counts
2. Push-buttons.
3. RotaryswitchtoturnthePowerOn/Offandselectthe
function.
4. InputTerminalforA.
5. InputTerminalforV,Ω,,Hz,°C/F°functions.
6. Common(Groundreference)InputTerminal.
7. InputTerminalformA.
1 Display
2 Buttons
3 Rotary
Switch
5 V, Ω,
,
C°/F°
Input
6 Common
Input
7 mA Input
4 A Input
RiskofDanger.ImportantInformation.SeeManual.
Hazardousvoltage.Riskofelectricalshock.
ApplicationaroundandremovalfromHazardousLive
conductors is permitted.
AC(AlternatingCurrent)
DC(DirectCurrent)
EarthGround
CAT II MeasurementCategoryIIappliestotestandmeasuringcir- cuitsconnecteddirectlytoutilizationpoints(socketoutlets
andsimilarpoints)ofthelow-voltageMAINSinstallation
CAT III MeasurementCategoryIIIappliestomeasuringcircuits connectedtothedistributionpartofthebuilding’slow-
voltageMAINSinstallation
CAT IV MeasurementCategoryIVappliestotestandmeasuring circuitsconnectedatthesourceofthebuilding’slow-
voltageMAINSinstallation
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Features
•6000countdigitaldisplay
•62segmentbargraph
•Extralargescaledisplaywithwhitebacklight
•TrueRMS
•0.08%basicDCVaccuracy
•AutomaticAC/DCvoltagedetectwithlowimpedance
 (Auto-VLoZ)
•VoltSense(Non-ContactVoltagedetect)
•SmartDatahold
•PeakHold(1ms)(61-486only)
•Min/Maxfunction
•AC+DCfunction
•FrequencycounteronACmode
•Capacitancemeasurement
•Temperature(61-486only)
•Lowbatteryindicatorwithsegments
•AutoPoweroff(20minutes)
•Shockprooffrom4feeddrops
•CATIV600V/CATIII1000VSafetystandard
Unpacking & Inspection
UponremovingyournewDigitalMultimeterfromits
packaging,youshouldhavethefollowingitems:
1.IDEAL61-484/61-486DigitalMultimeter
2.Testleads,set(oneblack,onered)
3.TemperatureProbe(61-486only)
4.UserManual
5. Carrying Case
6.One9VBattery(installed)
Making Basic Measurements
PreparationandCautionBeforeMeasurement
:ObservetherulesofWarningsandCautions
CAUTION
When connecting the test leads to the DUT (Device
Under Test) connect the common test leads before
connecting the live test leads. When removing
the test leads, remove the live test leads before
removing the common test leads.
Measuring AC / DC Voltage
TurntherotaryswitchandpresstheFunctionbuttontoselect
the measuring function.
Test Leads
Guard ring

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Measuring AC/DC Current
TurntherotaryswitchandpresstheFunctionbuttontoselect
the measuring function.
Measuring Frequency
TurntherotaryswitchandpresstheFunctionbuttontoselect
the measuring function.
Disconnect
Press the function
button to select the
measuring function.
Measuring Resistance/Capacitance
TurntherotaryswitchandpresstheFunctionbuttontoselect
the measuring function.
Measuring Continuity/Diode
TurntherotaryswitchandpresstheFunctionbuttontoselect
the measuring function.
Capacitance
Capacitance
Resistance
Resistance

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Measuring Temperature °F / °C (61-486 only)
TurntherotaryswitchandpresstheFunctionbuttontoselect
themeasuringfunction.(°C/°F)
Press button > 1sec to Auto Range Mode.
AC
Switch
Position
Hz
ac+dc
ac+dc
ac+dc
ac+dc
ac+dc
Function
Press
FC
Using the Function
FunctionButton
PresstheFunctionbuttontochangethefunctiononthesame
switch position.
RANGE Button

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MIN/MAX
TheMAX/MINmoderecordsthemin.andmax.inputvalues.
Whentheinputgoesbelowtherecordedmin.valueorabove
the recorded max. value, the meter records the new value.
Press Hold button to pause the recording.
Peak HOLD (61-486 only)
InthePeakHoldfunction,themeterrecordsthepeakmin.
value and the peak max. value when the inputs goes below
the recorded peak min. value or above the recorded peak
max. value ,the meter records the new value . Press Hold
button to pause the recording.
Press
button over 1 sec.
to exit this function
Min. Reading
Max. Reading
Present Reading
Press
button over 1 sec.
then exit this function
Min. Reading
Max. Reading
Press
2 sec.
Present Reading
Smart HOLD
Themeterwillbeepcontinuouslyandthedisplaywillflash
if the measured signal is larger than the display reading by
50counts.(However,itcannotdetectacrosstheACandDC
Voltage/Current).
VoltSense
KeeptheVoltSensebuttondowntoactivatetheVoltSense
function.
Caution
Thenumberofdashesdisplayingonthedisplayindicatesthe
electricfieldintensity.Ifnoindication,voltagecouldstillbe
present.Alwaysverifywithleads.

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Backlight
PresstheBacklightbuttontoturnthebacklighton/off.
Disable Auto Power Off
Wake-upthemeterbydialingtheswitchorpressingany
button.
Auto Power Off Disable
Turntherotaryswitchtotheoffposition,thenpressthe
Functionbuttondownwhileturningonthemeter.
After idle 20 min.
2
1
Testing LCD Monitor
Turntherotaryswitchtotheoffposition,thenpressthe
Smart-HOLDbuttondownwhileturningonthemeter.
Fuse Replacement
2
1
Fuse 440mA (1000V)
Battery Cover
Fuse 11A (1000V)
Rear Case

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Low Battery and Battery Replacement
Replace the battery as soon as the low battery indicator
appears to avoid false readings. Refer to the following figure
to replace the battery.
Caution
RemovetestleadsfromtheMeterbeforeopeningthebattery
cover or meter case.
9V Battery
Battery Cover
Screw
Specifications
General Specifications
Maximum voltage applied to any terminal:
1000Vacrmsor1000Vdc.rms
Display:6000counts.
Polarity Indication:
Automatic,positiveimplied,negativeindicated.
Overrange Indication: OL
Battery Life: 150hoursALKALINEBattery(NoBacklight)
Low Battery Indication:
Voltagedropsbelowoperatingvoltage,willflash.
Power Requirement: 9Vbattery
Auto Power Off: 20minutes.
Operating Temperature: -10~10°C
10°C~30°C(<80%RH),
30°C~40°C(<75%RH),
 40°C~50°C(<45%RH)
CAT Application to Field
IThecircuitsnotconnectedtomains.
II ThecircuitsdirectlyconnectedtoLow-voltageinstallation.
III Thebuildinginstallation.
IV ThesourceoftheLow-voltageinstallation.
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Storage Temperature:
-20°Cto60°C,0to80%R.H.(batteriesnotfitted)
Temperature Coefficient:
0.15x(Spec.Accy)/°C,<18°Cor>28°C.
Measure: Samples3timespersecond.
Altitude: 6561.7ft(2000m)
Safety Certification: ComplieswithEN61010-1,
UL61010-1,IEC61010-1,CATIV600V,CATIII1000V
Double Insulation
Instrumenthasbeenevaluatedandcomplieswithinsulation
categoryIV(overvoltagecategoryIV).Pollutiondegree2in
accordancewithIEC-644.Indooruse.
Compliance to EN 61557: IEC61557-1,IEC61557-2,
  IEC61557-4,IEC61557-10
Weight:460g(includingbattery)
Dimensions (W x H x D):
94mmx190mmx48mmwithholster.
Accessories Included:9VBattery(installed),Testleads
(TL-484)andusermanual.
EMC: EN61326-1
Shock vibration: Sinusoidalvibrationper
MIL-PRF-28800F(5~55Hz,3gmax.)
Drop Protection: 4 ft. drop onto hardwood over concrete
floor.

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Electrical Specifications
Accuracyis±(%reading+numberofdigits)at23°C±5°C
<80%RH.
(1) Voltage
Range Resolution For 61-484
Accuracy
For 61-486
Accuracy
60.00mVDC 0.01mV ±(0.08%+10d)
600.0mVDC 0.1mV ±(0.1%+2d) ±(0.08%+2d)
6.000VDC 0.001V ±(0.09%+2d) ±(0.08%+2d)
60.00VDC 0.01V ±(0.09%+2d) ±(0.08%+2d)
600.0VDC 0.1V ±(0.09%+2d) ±(0.08%+2d)
1000VDC 1V ±(0.09%+2d) ±(0.08%+2d)
60.0mVAC 0.01mV ±(1.20%+5d)
600.0mVAC 0.1mV ±(1.5%+5d) ±(1.20%+5d)
6.000VAC 0.001V ±(1.0%+3d) ±(0.80%+5d)
60.00VAC 0.01V ±(1.0%+3d) ±(0.80%+5d)
600.0VAC 0.1V ±(1.0%+3d) ±(0.80%+5d)
1000VAC 1V ±(1.0%+3d) ±(0.80%+5d)
Input Protection : 1000VDCor1000VAC rms
AC Frequency Response : 50Hz~1KHz
Input Impedance : 10MΩ,<100pF
AC Conversion Type :
ACconversionsareac-coupled,truermsresponding,
calibrated to the sine wave input.
Fornon-sinewaveaddthefollowingCrestFactorcorrections:
ForCrestFactorof1.4to2.0,add1.0%toaccuracy.
ForCrestFactorof2.0to2.5,add2.5%toaccuracy.
ForCrestFactorof2.5to3.0,add4.0%toaccuracy.
(2) Auto-V
Range Resolution For 61-484
Accuracy
For 61-486
Accuracy
600.0VAC 0.1V
±(1.0%+3d) ±(0.80%+3d)
1000VAC 1V
600.0VAC 0.1V
1000VAC 1V
Input Protection : 1000VDCor1000VACrms
AC Frequency Response : 50Hz~1KHz
Input Impedance :Approx.3kΩ.
AC Conversion Type :
Conversion type and additional specification are same as
voltage function.
(3) Current
Range Resolution For 61-484
Accuracy
For 61-486
Accuracy
60.00mADC 0.01mA ±(1.0%+3d) ±(0.08%+3d)
600.0mADC 0.1mA ±(1.0%+3d) ±(0.08%+3d)
6.000aDC 0.001A ±(1.0%+3d) ±(0.08%+3d)
10.00ADC 0.01A ±(1.0%+3d) ±(0.08%+3d)
60.0mAAC 0.01mA ±(1.5%+3d) ±(1.2%+3d)
600.0mAAC 0.1mA ±(1.5%+3d) ±(1.2%+3d)
6.000AAC 0.001A ±(1.5%+3d) ±(1.2%+3d)
10.00AAC 0.01A ±(1.5%+3d) ±(1.2%+3d)
Input Protection :
EquippedwithHighEnergyFuse.
440mA,1000VAC/DC10KAFuseformAinput.
11A,1000VAC/DC20KAFuseforAinput.
Max. Measuring Time :3minutesforAinput,10minutes
formAinput.
Resttime20minutesmin.
AC Conversion Type :
Conversion type and additional specification are same as
volt-agefunction.
AC Frequency Response : 50Hz~1KHz

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(4) Peak Hold (for 61-486 only) : Specifiedaccuracy
±150d.
(5) Resistance
Range Resolution Accuracy
600.0Ω0.1Ω±(0.08%+5d)
6.000KΩ0.001KΩ
±(0.08%+2d)
60.00KΩ0.01KΩ
600.0KΩ0.1KΩ
6.000MΩ0.001mΩ
40.00MΩ*0.01MΩ±(1.0%+5d)
Input Protection : 1000VDCor1000VACrms
Max. Open Circuit Voltage :
Approx.2.5Vfor600Ω&6kΩRange.
Approx.0.6Vforothers.
Max. Test Current : Approx.0.1mA.
(6) Continuity Check
Range Resolution Accuracy
600.0Ω0.1Ω±(0.8%+5d)
Input Protection : 1000VDCor1000VACrms
Max. Open Circuit Voltage : Approx.2.5V
Max. Test Current : Approx.0.1mA
Continuity Threshold : <30ΩBeepOn.
 >100ΩBeepOFF.
Continuity Indicator : 2.7KHzToneBuzzer
(7) Diode Test
Range Resolution Accuracy
2.000V 1mV ±(1.5%+2d)
Input Protection : 1000VDCor1000VACrms
Max. Open Circuit Voltage : Approx.2.5V
Max.Test Current : Approx.0.4mA
(8) Capacitance
Range Resolution Accuracy
1.000μF 0.001μF
±(1.2%+2d)
10.00μF 0.01μF
100.0μF 0.1μF
1.000mF 0.001mF
10.00mF 0.01mF
Input Protection : 1000VDCor1000VACrms
Max. Measuring Time : 0.7secfor1nF~1mF
 3secfor1mF~10mF
(9) Frequency Counter
Range Resolution Accuracy
100.00Hz 0.1Hz
±(0.1%+2d)
1000.0Hz 0.1Hz
10.000KHz 0.001KHz
100.00KHz 0.01KHz
Input Protection : 1000VDCor1000VACrms
Min. Frequency : 1Hz
Sensitivity : >5.0Vp-p(forACV1HZ~10kHz).
 >10Vp-p(forACV10kHZ~100kHz)
 >2mAp-p(forACmA)
 >0.2Ap-p(forACA)
(10) Temperature (For 61-486 only)
Range Resolution Accuracy*
-40.0°C~400°C 0.1°C ±(1.0%+10d)
-40.0°F~752°F 0.1°F ±(1.0%+18d)
Input Protection :1000VDCor1000VACrms
* Doesnotincludeaccuracyofthethermocoupleprobe.
* Accuracyspecificationassumessurroundingtemperature
 stableto±1°C.Forsurroundingtemperaturechangesof
 ±5°C,ratedaccuracyappliesafter2hours.
Note : TheAC+DCTrueRMSvaluemightbeoverthe
selectedrangesincetheACsignalmayaddontheDClevel.