IDEAL 61-497 User manual

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#61-497
#61-498
Digital Multimeter
Instruction Manual
Read First: Safety Information
Understand and follow operating instructions carefully. Use the meter
only as specified in this manual; otherwise, the protection provided by
the meter may 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 is not cracked and back case is securely in place.
•Inspectandreplaceleadsifinsulationisdamaged,metalisexposed,
or probes are cracked. Pay particular attention to the insulation
surrounding the connectors.
•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,orvapor.
•Donotapplymorethantheratedvoltagetothemeter.
•Donotusewithoutthebatteryandthebackcaseproperlyinstalled.
•Replacebatteryassoonasbatteryindicatorappearstoavoidfalse
readings.
•Removethetestleadsfromthecircuitpriortoremovingbatterycover.
•Donotattempttorepairthisunitasithasnouser-serviceableparts.
CAUTION
To protect yourself, think “Safety First”:
•Voltagesexceeding30VACor60VDCposeashockhazardsouse
caution.
•Useappropriatepersonalprotectiveequipmentsuchassafetyglasses,
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.
•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.
•Alwaysworkwithapartner.
•Whenusingtheprobes,keepfingersasfarbehindtheprobetipsas
possible.
kMΩHz
G’F’C%
µmVAF
ACDC LVΩ
AutoPeak HOLD
RS232
HFR
OFF
MAX
10A
FUSED
MAX
mA
FUSED
600V
CAT IV
1000V
CAT III
AmACOM V
Hz °C
°C°F
V Hz%
mV A
MAX-MIN
FH AVG
AC+DC
STORE RECALL dB
dBm LOG RATE DATA LOG
MAX MINAVG SETUP
RANGE
DIGIT CANCEL P-HOLD
HFR EBTER A-HOLD

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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.
Riskofelectricshock
See instruction manual
DCmeasurement
Equipmentprotectedbydoubleorreinforcedinsulation
Battery
Fuse
Earth
ACmeasurement
ConformstoEUdirectives
Donotdiscardthisproductorthrowaway
The Meter Description
FrontPanelIllustration
1. LCDdisplay:4000/40000countsfor61-497.
 10000/100000countsfor61-498.
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functions.
6. Common(Groundreference)InputTerminal.
7. InputTerminalformA.
kMΩHz
G’F’C%
µmVAF
ACDC LVΩ
AutoPeak HOLD
RS232
HFR
OFF
MAX
10A
FUSED
MAX
mA
FUSED
600V
CAT IV
1000V
CAT III
AmACOM V
Hz °C
°C°F
V Hz%
mV A
MAX-MIN
FH AVG
AC+DC
STORE RECALL dB
dBm LOG RATE DATA LOG
MAX MINAVG SETUP
RANGE
DIGIT CANCEL P-HOLD
HFR EBTER A-HOLD
1 Display
2 Buttons
3 Rotary Switch
5 V, Ω, , HZ, °C
Input
6 Common Input
7 mA Input
4 A Input

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Making Basic Measurements
PreparationandCautionBeforeMeasurement
:ObservetherulesofWarningsandCautions
WhenconnectingthetestleadstotheDUT(DeviceUnderTest)connect
thecommon(mA)testleadbeforeconnectingthelivelead.When
removing the test leads remove the live test lead before removing the
common test lead.
The figures on the following pages show how to make basic
measurements.
Measuring AC / DC Voltage
High Frequency Reject mode
TheHFRmodemakesthevoltagepassthroughalowpassfilterto
rejectthehighfrequency.The–3dBpointofthelowpassfilteris800
Hz.WhentherotaryswitchisinV,mVposition,theHFRmodecanbe
used.TouseHFRmode,presstheHFRbutton.
Measuring Resistance / Continuity / Diode Capacitance
kMΩHz
G’F’C%
µmVAF
ACDC LVΩ
AutoPeak HOLD
RS232
HFR
OFF
MAX
10A
FUSED
MAX
mA
FUSED
600V
CAT IV
1000V
CAT III
AmACOM V
Hz °C
°C°F
V Hz%
mV A
MAX-MIN
FH AVG
AC+DC
STORE RECALL dB
dBm LOG RATE DATA LOG
MAXMIN AVG SETUP
RANGE
DIGIT CANCEL P-HOLD
HFR EBTER A-HOLD
+
+–
–
+–
~
AUTO TEST
AUTO TEST
DC
V
AC
V
V
AUTO TEST
~
mV
~
Press the function button to select the measuring function
(AC/DC/AC+DC).
AUTO
AUTO
AUTO TEST
AUTO TEST
Press ≥ 2 Sec.
µF
V
1
4
3
5
5
1234
2
OFF
MAX
10A
FUSED
MAX
mA
FUSED
600V
CAT IV
1000V
CAT III
A mA COM V
Hz °C
°C°F
V Hz%
mV A
+–
Press the function button to select the measuring function.
(Ω///)
Testing Continuity
+–+–

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Testing Diode Measuring Frequency
Measuring AC/DC Current
Press the function button to select the measuring function
(AC/DC/AC+DC).
Press the function button to select the measuring function.
(Period/Duty)
Measuring Temperature °C / °F
Press the function button to select the measuring function.
(°C/°F)
+–+–
+–
VV
kMΩHz
G’F’C%
µmVAF
ACDC LVΩ
AutoPeak HOLD
RS232
HFR
OFF
MAX
10A
FUSED
MAX
mA
FUSED
600V
CAT IV
1000V
CAT III
AmACOM V
Hz °C
°C°F
V Hz%
mV A A
MAX-MIN
FH AVG
AC+DC
STORE RECALL dB
dBm LOG RATE DATA LOG
MAXMIN AVG SETUP
RANGE
DIGIT CANCEL P-HOLD
HFR EBTER A-HOLD
+
DISCONNECT
–
–
kMΩHz
G’F’C%
µmVAF
ACDC LVΩ
AutoPeak HOLD
RS232
HFR
OFF
MAX
10A
FUSED
MAX
mA
FUSED
600V
CATIV
1000V
CATIII
AmACOM V
Hz °C
°C°F
V Hz%
mV A A
MAX-MIN
FH AVG
AC+DC
STORE RECALL dB
dBm LOG RATE DATA LOG
MAXMIN AVG SETUP
RANGE
DIGIT CANCEL P-HOLD
HFR EBTER A-HOLD
+
DISCONNECT
–
–
kMΩHz
G’F’C%
µmVAF
ACDC LVΩ
AutoPeak HOLD
RS232
HFR
OFF
MAX
10A
FUSED
MAX
mA
FUSED
600V
CAT IV
1000V
CAT III
AmACOM V
Hz °C
°C°F
V Hz% Hz%
mV A
MAX-MIN
FH AVG
AC+DC
STORE RECALL dB
dBm LOG RATE DATA LOG
MAXMIN AVG SETUP
RANGE
PRESS
DIGIT CANCEL P-HOLD
HFR EBTER A-HOLD
+–
~
µs
kHz
%
kHz
kMΩHz
G’F’C%
µmVAF
ACDC LVΩ
AutoPeak HOLD
RS232
HFR
OFF
MAX
10A
FUSED
MAX
mA
FUSED
600V
CATIV
1000V
CATIII
AmACOM V
Hz °C
°C°F
°C°F
V Hz%
mV A
MAX-MIN
FH AVG
AC+DC
STORE RECALL dB
dBm LOG RATE DATA LOG
MAXMIN AVG SETUP
RANGE
DIGIT CANCEL P-HOLD
HFR EBTER A-HOLD
PRESS
Sensor K Type
Vent
or
Pipe
°C
°F
°C
°F
+
–

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DIGIT:
AUTO HOLD:
Peak HOLD (ACV / ACA Only)
Sub-Functions navigation option
Sub-Functions item
Buttons
Navigation: Select the Sub-function item.
ENTER: Enter the Sub-function.
CANCEL: Exit the function.
ENTER
CANCEL
PresstheDIGITbuttontoselectthedisplaydigit.
InthePeakHoldfunction,themeterrecordsthepeakmaximum
valueandthepeakminimumvalue.Whentheinputsgobelowthe
recordedpeakminimumvalueorabovetherecordedpeakmaximum
value,themeterrecordsthenewvalue.TousethePeakHOLDmode,
presstheP-HOLDbutton.
IntheAutoHoldfunction,themeterholdsthereading,andthe
currentreadingappearsontheupperdisplay.Whenthedifferenceof
theholdvalueandthecurrentvalueisabove20counts,themeter
beepsandholdsthenewvalue.TousetheAutoHoldmode,pressthe
A-Holdbutton.
kHz
AUTO
DIGIT
Press
V
AC
Press
A-Hold
STORE RECALL dB
dBm LOG RATE DATA LOG
MAX MINAVG SETUP
kHz
AUTO
V
AC
STORE RECALL dB
dBm LOG RATE DATA LOG
MAX MINAVG SETUP
kHz
AUTO
V
AC
STORE RECALL dB
dBm LOG RATE DATA LOG
MAX MINAVG SETUP
V
AUTO HOLD
AUTO
V
AC
kHz
AUTO
DIGIT
Press
V
AC
Press
A-Hold
STORE RECALL dB
dBm LOG RATE DATA LOG
MAX MINAVG SETUP
kHz
AUTO
V
AC
STORE RECALL dB
dBm LOG RATE DATA LOG
MAX MINAVG SETUP
kHz
AUTO
V
AC
STORE RECALL dB
dBm LOG RATE DATA LOG
MAX MINAVG SETUP
V
AUTO HOLD
AUTO
V
AC
kHz
AUTO
V
AC
kHz
V
AC
AUTO
Peak Hold
V
AC
AUTO MAXMIN
Peak Hold
V
VAC
Press
Press
P-Hold
Press
>25 sec
Press
>25 sec
STORE RECALL dB
dBm LOG RATE DATA LOG
MAX MIN AVG SETUP

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1. Store and Recall 2. MAX / MIN / AVG
The store function records the input values to memory and recalls
themfrommemory.Themaximumrecordedrecordsinmemory
are1000.
TheMAX/MIN/AVGmoderecordstheminimumandmaximuminput
values.Whentheinputsgobelowtherecordedminimumvalue
orabovetherecordedmaximumvalue,themeterrecordsthenew
value.TheMAX/MIN/AVGmodecanalsocalculatetheaverageofthe
maximumvalueandtheminimumvalue.
DC
V
DC
V
PRESS
ENTER
DC
V
PRESS
ENTER
Last
Data
Press
Next
Data
Press
DC
V
DC
V
PRESS
PRESS
ENTER
STORE
ENTER
CANCEL
STORE
STORE
STORE
DC
V
RECALL
RECALL
ENTER
DC
V
DC
MAX
V
PRESS PRESS PRESS PRESS
Cancel
MAX MIN AVG
DC
AVG
V
MAX MIN AVG
DC
MIN
V
MAX MIN AVG

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3. dB and dBm (ACV / ACmV only) 4. Relative mode
Intherelativemode,themeterrecordsthecurrentinputvalueas
reference and appears on the upper display. The after input values
willcalculatethedifference()ofthereferencevalueandtheinput
valueorthedifferencepercent(%)ofthereferencevalueandthe
input value.
Thedecibel(dB)isalogarithmicunitofmeasurementthatexpresses
themagnitudeofaphysicalquantityrelativetoaspecifiedorimplied
referencelevel.ThedBanddBmaredefinedbelow.
dB=20log
dBm=20log
VAC
1
VAC
0.7746
AC
AUTO kHz
VENTER
CANCEL
PRESS
PRESS
PRESS
dB
dBm
AC
AUTO
dB
V
dB
dB
AC
AUTO
dB
V
dBm
dBm
dB
dBm
AC
AUTO
VENTER
PRESS
CANCEL
PRESS
AC 2V
PRESS
AC
V
V
AC
V
V
OFF
MAX
10A
FUSED
MAX
mA
FUSED
600V
CATIV
1000V
CATIII
AmACOM V
Hz °C
°C°F
VHz%
mV A
AC 3V
OFF
MAX
10A
FUSED
MAX
mA
FUSED
600V
CATIV
1000V
CATIII
AmACOM V
Hz °C
°C°F
VHz%
mV A
AC 3V
OFF
MAX
10A
FUSED
MAX
mA
FUSED
600V
CATIV
1000V
CATIII
AmACOM V
Hz °C
°C°F
VHz%
mV A

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5.4 HAZARD
Setupthebeepertothedangerousvoltage(≥60VDC or ≥30VAC)sense
modeeitherONorOFF.
5.5 RESET
Resetallsetupvaluestodefault.
5.6 LOG RATE
Setupthelogratefrom0.5to600seconds.
5.7 DATALOG
The datalog mode records the successive input values to memory and
recallsthemfrommemorylater.Themaximumrecordedrecordsin
memoryare20000.
SETUP SETUP
SETUP SETUP
SETUP SETUP
SETUP SETUP
PRESS
PRESS
5. SETUP Option
Press or to change the meter setting.
PressENTERtostorethesettinginmemory.
Press or to select the meter setting item.
PressCANCELtoexitthisfunction.
5.1 Beeper
SetupthebeepertoONorOFF.
5.2 Auto Power Off
SetuptheAPOtimefrom1to60minutesorOFF.
5.3 Back Light Auto OFF
SetupthebacklightAutoOFFtimefrom1to60minutes.
SETUP SETUP
SETUP SETUP
SETUP SETUP
SETUP SETUP
PRESS
PRESS
SETUP SETUP
SETUP SETUP
SETUP SETUP
SETUP SETUP
PRESS
PRESS
SETUP SETUP SETUP SETUP
PRESS
PRESS
SETUP SETUP
ENTER
PRESS
PRESS
CANCEL
PRESS
DC
V
LOG RATE
DC
V
LOG RATE
LOG
RATE
LOG
RATE
DC
V
LOG RATE
LOG
RATE

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Auto Power Off
Wake-upthemeterbyswitchingtherotororpressinganybutton.
Auto Backlight
The backlight is automatically turned on in dark environments.
BUZZER
Themeterbeepsonceforeveryvalidkey-press,andbeepstwicefor
everyinvalidkey-press.
Power On Options
PressthebuttonwhileturningthemeteronfromOFFposition.
Cancel button : Clearallstoreddata
Range button : DisplayLCDtestframe
Function button : Default°C/°Freading
HFR button :Displayfirmwareversion
A-HOLD button  : DisableAUTOBACKLIT
Battery and Fuse Replacement
Refertothefollowingfiguretoreplacethefuseandbatteries:
CAUTION
•Useonlyafusewiththeamperage,interrupt,voltageandspeed
rating specified.
•Fuserating: 440mA,1000VIR10KAFuse(size35x10mm)
   11A1000VIR20KAFuse(size38x10mm)
•Toavoidafalsereading,replacethebatteriesassoonasthelow
battery indicator appears.
•1.5Vx4alkalinebatteries.
Maintenance
Cleanthecasewithadampclothandmilddetergent.Donotuse
abrasives or solvents.
Service and Replacement Parts
Nouser-serviceableparts.
Forreplacementpartsortoinquireaboutserviceinformation,contact
IDEALINDUSTRIES,INC.at1-877-201-9005orvisitourwebsite@
www.testersandmeters.com.
AUTOTEST
AC
V
OFF
RANGE
DIGIT CANCEL P-HOLD
HFR EBTER A-HOLD RANGE
DIGIT CANCEL P-HOLD
HFREBTER A-HOLD
V
20min
AUTO
KΩ
AUTO
KΩ
AUTO
BACKLIT

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Specifications
General Specifications
Maximum voltage applied
to any terminal: 1000Vacrmsordc
Display 4000/40000countsfor61-497
10000/100000countsfor61-498
Polarity Indication: OL
Batteries Life: 100hours
Low Batteries Indication: “ “ is displayed when the batteries voltage
drops below operating voltage
Low battery voltage: Approx.4.5V
AUto Power Off: Default30minutes
Operating Ambient: Non-condensing≤10°C
11°C~30°C(≤80%RH),
30°C~40°C(≤75%RH),
40°C~50°C(≤45%RH),
Storage Temperature: -20°Cto60°C,0to80%R.H.
(batteriesnottted)
Temperature oefficient: 0.15x(Spec.Accy)/°C,<18°Cor>28°C
Measure Samples3timespersecondnormal
Altitude 6561.7ft.(2000m)
Safety ComplieswithEN61010-1,UL61010-1,
IEC61010-1,CATIV600V,CATIII1000V
CAT Application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
Weight: (630g)includingbattery.
Dimensions (W x H x D) 95mmx207mmx52mmwithholster.
Accessories: Battery(installed),Testleadsanduser
manual.(Theprobeassemblyprovidedwith
theproductisforusewiththismeteronly)
Power Requirements: 1.5Vx4IECLR6orAAsize.
Pollution degree: 2
EMC EN61326-1
Shock vibration: SinusoidalvibrationperMIL-T-28800E
(5~55Hz,3gmaximum).
Drop Protection 4ft.droptohardwoodonconcreteoor.
Indoor Use.
61-497
Range Frequency Accuracy
40.000mVDC
–
±(0.040%+40d)
400.00mVDC ±(0.035%+20d)
4.0000VDC
40.000VDC
400.00VDC
1000.0VDC
±(0.03%+20d)
40.000mVAC
400.00mVAC
40Hz~65Hz ±(1.00%+50d)[1]
66Hz~1KHz ±(3.00%+50d)[1]
1.01KHz~3KHz ±(5.00%+50d)[2]
4.0000VAC
40.000VAC
400.00VAC
1000.0VAC
40Hz~45Hz ±(1.50%+50d)[1]
46Hz~65Hz ±(0.70%+50d)[1]
66Hz~1KHz ±(1.50%+50d)[1]
4.0000VAC
40.000VAC
1.01KHz~10KHz ±(3.00%+50d)[2]
10.01KHz~50KHz ±(5.00%+50d)[3]
50.01KHz~100KHz ±(10.0%+50d)[3]
Compliance to EN 61557 : IEC61557-1, IEC61557-2,
IEC61557-4, IEC61557-10
Electrical Specifications
Accuracyis±(%reading+numberofdigits)at23°C±5°C
<80%RH.
(1) Voltage
Equipment protected by double insulation.
Instrumenthasbeenevaluatedandcomplieswithinsulation
(overvoltage)catergoryIV.Pollutiondegree2inaccordancewith
IEC-644.Indooruse.