IDEAL 61-797 User manual

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#61-797
Digital Multimeter
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TABLEOFCONTENTS
1.Introduction
Precautions and Safety Information
Symbols
Safety
2.Specifications
General Specifications
Electrical Specifications
Required Equipment
3.Basic Maintenance
Battery and Fuse Replacement
4. Performance Tests
5. Calibration Procedure

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1. Introduction
Warning
To avoid shock or injury, do not perform the verification tests or calibration
procedures described in the manual unless you are qualified to do so.
The information provided in this document is for the use of qualified personnel only.
Caution
The meter contain parts that can be damaged by static discharge.
Follow the standard practices for handling static sensitive devices.
For additional information about APPA TECHNOLOGY CORP.
and its products, and services, visit APPA TECHNOLOGY
CORP. web site at:
www.appatech.com
Precautions and Safety Information
Use the Meter only as described in the Service Manual. If you do not do
so, the protection provided by the Meter may be impaired. Read the
“Safety Information” page before servicing this product.
In this manual, a Warning identifies conditions and actions that pose
hazard (s) to the user; a Caution identifies conditions and actions that
may damage the Meter or the test instruments.
The Symbols
The symbols used on the Meter and in this manual are explained in
Table 1.
Table 1-1. The Symbols

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SAFETY
Review the following safety precautions to avoid injury and prevent damage to this
product or products connected to it. To avoid potential hazards, use the product
only as specified.
CAUTION: These statements identify conditions or practices that could result
in damage to the equipment or other property.
WARNING: These statements identify conditions or practices that could result
in personal injury or loss of life.
Specific precautions
Do not operate without covers. To avoid personal injury, do not apply any voltage
or current to the product without covers in place.
Electric overload. Never apply a voltage to a connector on the product that is
outside the range specified for that connector.
Avoid electric shock. To avoid injury or loss of life, do not connect or disconnect
probes or test leads while they are connected to a voltage source.
Do not operate in wet/damp conditions. To avoid electric shock, do not operate
this product in wet or damp conditions.

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2. Specifications
General Specifications
Maximum voltage applied to any terminal :
600 V ac rms or dc.
Display : 4000 counts.
Polarity Indication :
Automatic, positive implied, negative indicated.
Overrange Indication : OL
Batteries Life :
Resistance Measurements : Tester can perform at least 2600
earth-bond resistance measurements with new alkaline batteries
at room temperature. These are standard tests of 1Ω with
a duty cycle of 5 seconds on and 25 seconds off.
Insulation test: Tester can perform at least 1100 insulation tests
with new alkaline batteries at room temperature.
These are standard tests of 1 MΩ at 1000 V with a duty cycle
of 5 seconds on and 25 seconds off.
Low Batteries Indication : "" is displayed when the batteries
voltage drops below operating voltage.
Low battery voltage : Approx. 4.5V
Auto Power Off : Approx 20 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 fitted)
Temperature Coefficient :
0.15 x (Spec.Accy)/°C, < 18°C or > 28°C .
Measure : Samples 2 times per second nominal.
Altitude : 6561.7 ft (2000m)
Safety : Complies with EN61010-1, UL61010-1,IEC 61010-1,
V/Ω : CAT.IV. 600V.
Compliance to EN 61557 : IEC61557-1, IEC61557-2,
IEC61557-4, IEC61557-10
Weight : (630g) including battery.
Dimensions (W x H x D) :
95mm x207mm x 52mm with holster.

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Accessories : Battery (installed), Test leads and user manual.
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 feet drop to hardwood on concrete floor.
Indoor Use.

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Electrical Specifications
Accuracy is ±(% reading + number of digits) at 23°C ± 5°C
< 80%RH.
Voltage Measurement
Start measuring voltage : ≧ AC 0.6V.
Over voltage protection : 600V rms or ac.
Input Impedance : 3MΩ // less than 100pF.
CMRR / NMRR : (Common Mode Rejection Ratio)
(Normal Mode Rejection Ratio)
VAC : CMRR > 60dB at DC, 50Hz / 60Hz
VDC : CMRR > 100dB at DC, 50Hz / 60Hz
NMRR > 50dB at DC, 50Hz / 60Hz
AC Conversion Type :
AC Conversions are ac-coupled, true rms responding, calibrated to the rms value of a
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.
CF 3 @ 330V
2 @ 500V

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Earth-bond resistance Measurement
*<1.00Ω add 3dgt
Open Circuit Test Voltage : >4.0V,<8V
Short Circuit Current : >200.0mA
Live Circuit Detection: if≧2V ac/dc at inputs, test inhibited.
Insulation resistance Measurement
Test Voltage vs. Maximum resistance range :
50V/50.0MΩ,100V/100.0MΩ,250V/250.0MΩ,500V/500MΩ
and 1000V/20.0GΩ.
Test Voltage vs. Minimum resistance (with test
current=1mA) :
50V/50kΩ,100V/100kΩ,250V/250kΩ,500V/500kΩ and
1000V/1MΩ.
Test Voltage Accuracy : -0%,+20%
Short Circuit Test Current:1mA(nominal)
Auto discharge function : discharge time<1 sec for C≦1µF
Maximum Capacitive load : Operable with up to 1µF load
Live Circuit Detection : if≧30V ac/dc at inputs, test inhibited

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Required Equipment
Required equipment is listed in Table B. If the recommended models
are not available, equipment with equivalent specifications may be
used.
Repairs or servicing should be performed only by qualified personnel.
Table 2-1
Equipment Required Characteristics Recommended Model
Calibrator AC Voltage Range: 0 - 600 V
Frequency Range: 50 Hz - 500 Hz
Accuracy: +/- 0.1%(Basic)
DC Voltage: 0 - 600 V
Accuracy: +/-0.1%(Basic)
DC Current: 0-400mA
Accuracy: +/-0.1%(Basic)
Fluke 5700 or Wavetek
9100 Calibrator
DMM DC Voltage: 0 - 1000 V
Accuracy: +/-0.5%(Basic)
DC Current: 0-400mA
Accuracy: +/-0.5%(Basic)
High voltage
Divider
DC Voltage Range: 1 kV -5 kV
Accuracy: 1%
Division Ratio: 1000:1
Input resistance：1000 MΩ
Fluke 80k-6
High voltage
Resistor
(>1kV)
Suggest the insulation tester
to use physical high voltage
resistors at ±5% tolerance
as listed：50kΩ, 100kΩ,
250kΩ, 500kΩ, 1MΩ, 40M
Ω, 400MΩ, 4GΩ, 18GΩ
To verify the actual
resistance value by Fluke
8508. Then, use the actual
value to calibrate the
insulation meter.
Resistor Suggest the insulation tester
to use physical high voltage
resistors at ±1% tolerance
as listed：2Ω(0.5W),36
Ω,360Ω,3.6kΩ,36kΩ
Same as above

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3. Basic Maintenance
To avoid shock, remove the test leads and any input signals before opening the case or
replacing the battery.
Battery and Fuse Replacement
Refer to the following figure to replace fuse and the batteries:

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4. Performance Tests
The following performance tests verify the complete operability of the Meter and check the
accuracy of each Meter function against the Meter’s specifications. Accuracy specifications
are valid for a period of one year after calibration, when measured at an operating temperature
of 18°C to 28°C and a maximum of 80% relative humidity.
To perform the following tests, it is not necessary to open the case, no Adjustments are
necessary, merely make the required connections, apply the designated inputs, determine if
the reading on the Meter display falls within the acceptable range indicated.
Table 4-1 Testing the Voltage Function
function Calibrator
Output
Reading
Low limit High limit
DCV 2 1.5V 2.5V
-2 -2.5V -1.5V
60 -58.9V 61.1V
-60 -61.1V -58.9V
300 296.5V 303.5V
-300 -303.5V -296.5V
600 593.5V 606.5V
-600 -606.5V -593.5V
ACV 2V ,50Hz 1.5V 2.5V
54V ,50Hz 52.7V 55.3V
66V ,50Hz 64.5V 67.5V
300V,50Hz 295.0V 305.0V
600V,50Hz 590.5V 609.5V
2V ,500Hz 1.5V 2.5V
54V ,500Hz 52.4V 55.6V
66V ,500Hz 64.2V 67.8V
300V,500Hz 293.5V 306.5V
600V,500Hz 587.5V 612.5V

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function Calibrator
Output
Reading
Low limit High limit
LPF ACV 2V ,50Hz 1.5V 2.5V
54V ,50Hz 52.7V 55.3V
66V ,50Hz 64.5V 67.5V
300V,50Hz 295.0V 305.0V
600V,50Hz 590.5V 609.5V
2V ,400Hz 1.4V 2.6V
54V ,400Hz 50.8V 57.2V
66V ,400Hz 62.2V 69.8V
300V,400Hz 284.5V 315.5V
600V,400Hz 569.5V 630.5V
Table 4-2 Testing the Earth-bond Function
function Applied
Reading
Low limit High limit
Ω2.00Ω1.92Ω2.08Ω
36.00Ω35.41Ω36.59Ω
360.0Ω354.3Ω365.7Ω
3600Ω3543Ω3657Ω
36.00kΩ35.43kΩ36.57kΩ

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Table 4-3 Testing the Insulation Function
function Applied
Reading
Low limit High limit
1000V
18GΩ15.9GΩ20.1GΩ
4GΩ3875MΩ4125MΩ
400MΩ387.5 MΩ412.5 MΩ
40MΩ39.35 MΩ40.65 MΩ
4MΩ3.935 MΩ4.065 MΩ
1MΩ0.980 MΩ1.020 MΩ
500V 500kΩ0.488 MΩ0.512 MΩ
250V 250kΩ0.241MΩ0.259 MΩ
100V 100kΩ0.993 MΩ0.107 MΩ
50V 50kΩ0.045MΩ0.055 MΩ

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5. Calibration Procedure
Enter Calibration mode：Press and hold the TEST button, and simultaneously turn the UUT
on, wait until the display shows “8888”. Release the TEST button, and press the button as
following sequence to enter the calibration mode:
BLUE=>COMP=>STORE=>LOCK=>STORE=>COMP=>STORE=>LOCK
STORE button: Press once to save the calibration value, and “SAVE”
will be displayed.
COMP button : Press once to enter the next step.
Table 5-1 Calibration steps for insulation function
Switch position: 50V insulation
Input Terminal: +: COM / -: gnd(remote probe pin)
Adjustment Step Standard value Press button
01L 1.600mA, 0Hz Waiting for reading stable, press STORE
button.
01- Check the reading, and press COMP button
02L 540.0uA, 0Hz Same as above.
02-
03L 160.0uA, 0Hz Same as above.
03-
04L 54.00 uA, 0Hz Same as above.
04-
05L 16.00uA, 0Hz Waiting for reading stable, press STORE button
05- Check the reading

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Table 5-2 Calibration steps for Ω(Earth-bond) function
Switch position: Ω/->0<-
Input Terminal: +: COM / -:gnd(remote probe pin)
Adjustment Step Standard value Press button
06L 360.0mA, 0Hz Waiting for reading stable, press STORE button
06- Check the reading, and press COMP button
07L 36.00mA, 0Hz Same as above.
07-
08L 3.600mA, 0Hz Same as above.
08-
09L 360.0uA, 0Hz Waiting for reading stable, press STORE button
09- Check the reading

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Table 5-3 Calibration steps for Ω(Earth-bond) function
Switch position: Ω/->0<-
Input Terminal: +:Ωinput/ -:COM
Adjustment Step Standard value Press button
10L 0.560V, 0Hz Waiting for reading stable, press STORE button
10H 3.600V, 0Hz Same as above.
10- Check the reading, and press COMP button
11L 1.800V, 50Hz Waiting for reading stable, press STORE button
11- Check the reading, and press COMP button
12L 0.00Ω(Short the inputs) Waiting for reading stable, press STORE button
12- Check the reading.
Table 5-4 Calibration steps for Voltage function
Switch position ：V
Input Terminal ：+:V input/ -:COM
Adjustment Step Standard value Press button
13L 10.0V Waiting for reading stable, press STORE button
13H 100.00V Waiting for reading stable, press STORE button
13- Check the reading, and press COMP button
14L 30.0V Same as above
14H 750.0V
14-
15L 5.6V, 50Hz Same as above
15H 56.0V, 50Hz
15-
16L 56.0V, 50Hz Same as above
16H 560.0V, 50Hz
16-
17L ( LPF ) 5.6V, 50Hz Same as above
17H 56.0V, 50Hz
17-
18L ( LPF ) 56.0V, 50Hz Waiting for reading stable, press STORE button
18H 560.0V,50Hz Waiting for reading stable, press STORE button
18- Check the reading.

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Table 5-5 Calibration steps for Battery voltage
Switch position ：100V insulation
Input Terminal：+:Battery + Terminal / -: Battery – Terminal
Adjustment Step Standard value * Press button
19L 5.00V Waiting for reading stable, press STORE button
19- Check the reading.
* Remove batteries from UUT battery compartment. Connect a + 5.00 V lab supply
to the + and - battery terminals.
Table 5-6
Switch position ：1000V insulation
output Terminal：+:V input/ -:COM(disconnect the test leads)
Adjustment Step Standard value Press button
20L 55V±3V Press the TEST button to output and display
the test voltage.
Press the BLUE/COMP button to lower or
raise the test voltage.
Then press STORE button to save the
calibration value.
(The test voltage will be automatically
turned off when STORE button is pressed)
20- Press TEST button to output and display the
Test voltage.
Check the reading, and press COMP button
21L 110V±3V Same as above.
21-
22L 275V±5V Same as above.
22-
23L 525V±5V Same as above.
23-
24L 1050V±5V Same as above.
24-
zIf the measured value is greater than 130% of Standard value or lower than 70% of Standard
value，”Er” symbol will be displayed, and the STORE button is not available.