Lutron Electronics DM-9983G User manual

Green power, hybrid power
SMART
MULTIMETE
R
Model : DM-9983G
Y
our purchase of this
SMART MULTIMETER
marks a step forward for
you into the field o
f
precision measurement.
A
lthough this
MULTIMETER is a complex
and delicate instrument, its
durable structure will allow
many years of use i
f
proper operating
techniques are developed.
Please read the following
instructions carefully and
always keep this manual
within easy reach.
OPERATION MANUAL

Caution Symbol
Caution :
* Risk of electric shock !
Caution :
* Do not apply the overload
voltage, current to the input
terminal !
* Remove test leads before open
the battery cover !
* Cleaning - Only use the dry
cloth to clean the plastic case !
Environment Conditions
*
Installation Categories III 600V.
*
Pollution Degree 2.
*
Altitude up to 2000 meters.
*
Indoor use.
*
Relative humidity 80% max.
Equipment protected throughout
by double insulation or reinforced
insulation.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. FEATURES................................................................ 1
2. SPECIFICATIONS......................................................
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2
3. FRONT PANEL DESCRIPTION.....................................6
3-1 Display................................................................6
3-2 Power ON button................................................. 6
3-3 Hold button......................................................... 6
3-4 Select button....................................................... 6
3-5 Hz button............................................................ 6
3-6 Range button .....................................................
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6
3-7 Function switch...................................................
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6
3-8 V/Ωterminal ......................................................6
3-9 COM terminal .....................................................
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6
3-10 mA terminal.......................................................6
3-11 10 A terminal.....................................................6
3-12 Handle of power generator................................. 6
3-13 Stand................................................................ 6
3-14 Battery compartment/cover................................ 6
3-15 Power type switch ( G/B switch )........................
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6
4. POWER TYPE SELECTION........................................ 6
MEASURING PROCEDURE..........................................
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8
5-1 Precautions & preparations for measurement.......
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8
5-2 Power management............................................. 8
5-3 Symbols & Units of Display ..................................9
5-4 Voltage ( ACV/DCV ) measurement....................... 10
5-5 Resistance measurement.....................................
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10
5-6 Continuity, Diode measurement............................ 10
5-7 Capacitance measurement...................................
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12
5-8 Current mA ( AC/DC ) measurement..................... 13
5-9 Current 10A ( AC/DC ) measurement....................
.
13
5-10 Smart/Auto function selection............................. 14
5-11 Range selection.................................................
.
14
5-12 Hz measurement...............................................
.
15
5-13 Data Hold.......................................................... 15
6. MAINTENANCE.......................................................... 15
7. OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES & ADAPTERS .....................
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8. PATENT.................................................................... 17
9. THE ADDRESS OF AFTER SERVICE CENTER................18

1. FEATURES
* Green power, battery is no need, power supply from the
handy generator, operate the generator 10 to 20 seconds
will offer 10 minutes energy typically.
* Hybrid power, meter also can supply by the battery.
* Meet CAT III-600 V.
* 6000 counts A/D, high resolution.
* ACV, ACA, DCV, DCA, ohms, continuity, Hz,
Capacitance, Diode, Data hold.
* Smart function, Auto range or manual range with hold.
* Smart operation, Build in 4 intelligent function :
" V ", " Ω", " mA ". " 10A ".
* " V " function can select ACV, DCV automatically with
auto range.
*"Ω" function can select the Resistance , Diode,
Continuity beeper, Capacitance automatically with
auto range.
* " 10A " " mA " function can measure ACA, DCA with
auto range.
* Data hold ( auto range ).
* Auto shut off is available to save battery life.
* Both 10 A, mA current range are build fuses for safety
consideration.
* 10 M ohm impedance for voltage circuit.
* Built-in overload protection for most ranges.
* LSI circuit provides high reliability and durability.
*Patent.
* Uses durable, long-lasting components, enclosed in
strong, light weight ABS-plastic housing.
* Full line optional adapters : Clamp adapter,
Tachometer adapter, Pressure adapter, Humidity
Adapter, Sound level adapter, Anemometer adapter,
Light adapter, EMF adapter.
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2. SPECIFICATIONS
2-1 General Specifications
Green power * Green power, battery is no need,
and power supply from the handy
Hybrid power generator, operate 10 to 20
seconds the generator will offer
10 minutes energy typically.
* Hybrid power, meter also can
supply by the battery power.
Display 46 mm x 45 mm large LCD display.
Measurement ACV, ACA, DCV, DCA, ohms,
continuity beeper, Hz, Capacitance,
Diode, Data hold.
A/D counts no. 6000 counts.
Range selection Smart function, auto range or
manual range selecting.
Smart function " V " function can select ACV, DCV
automatically with auto range.
" Ω" function can select the
Resistance, Diode, Continuity
beeper, Capacitance automatically
with auto range.
" 10A " " mA " function can measure
ACA, DCA with auto range.
Data hold To freeze the display reading on the
LCD display.
* Available for auto range only.
Power On/Off If meter is not operated within 3
management minutes will auto power switch off.
Polarity Automatic Switching, " - " indicates
negative polarity.
Sampling time Approx. 0.5 to 1 second.
Operating 0 to 50 (32 to 122 ).℃℉
Temperature
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Operating Less than 80% RH.
humidity
Power Green power :
Supply Power from the handy generator,
battery is no need.
Battery power :
DC 3V battery ( CR-2032 ) x 2 PCs.
Power consumption DC 3 mA.
Weight 340 g/0.75 LB.
Dimension 152 x 78 x 45 mm
( 6.0 x 3.1 x 1.8 inch )
Accessories Red and Black Test Leads........ 1 Set
Included Instruction Manual..................
.
1 PC
Optional Full line adapters :
accessories * ACA/DCA current adapter :
CA-502, CA-203, CA-501
* ACA current adapter : CA-201
* Pressure adapter : PS-403
* Light adapter : LX-02
* EMF adapter : EMF-824
* Sound level adapter : SL-406
* High voltage probe : HV-40
2-2 Electrical specifications (23±5 )℃
DC/AC Voltage * auto range
Range 6 V /60 V/600 V
Resolution 0.001 V /0.01 V/0.1 V
Accuracy DCV : ± ( 1 % + 2d )
ACV : ± ( 1.2 % + 5d )
Input impedance 10 M ohm.
Over load protection AC/DC 600 V.
Remark * The input impedance is 10 Mega ohm.
* ACV specification be tested on sine
wave 50/60 Hz.
* For smart function ,the ACV start
measurement voltage is larger than
400 mV ± 100 mV.
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DC/AC Current * auto range
Range mA range 600 mA/60 mA
10 A range 10A
Resolution mA range 0.1 mA/0.01 mA
10 A range 0.01 A
Accuracy mA range ± ( 1.2% + 2d )
10 A range ± ( 1.5% + 2d )
Over load mA range 630 mA fuse
protection 10 A range 10 A fuse
Remark * ACA specification be tested on
sine wave 50/60 Hz.
* For smart function ,the ACA start
measurement is
10 A range : 1.50 A.
mA range : 1.50 mA.
OHMS * auto range
Range 600/6 K/60 K/600 K/6 M ohm
Resolution 0.1/1/10/100/1 K ohm
Accuracy ± ( 1% + 3d )
Over load protection ± 350 DCV, 350 ACV
Capacitance * auto range
Range 6 nF/60 nF/600 nF/6 uF/60 uF
Resolution 0.001 nF/0.01 nF/0.1 nF/0.001 uF/
0.01 uF
Accuracy ± ( 3% + 5d )
Remark Discharge capacitor before testing.
Frequency
Range 40 Hz to 1 KHz.
Resolution 1 Hz.
Accuracy ± ( 0.3% + 2d )
Input impedance 10 M ohm.
Over load protection AC/DC 600 V.
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Diode
Short/non conductance, good/defect test.
Continuity
If measuring resistance is less than 10 ohm, the beeper
will sound .
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3. FRONT PANEL DESCRIPTION
Fig. 1
3-1 Display
3-2 Power On button.
3-3 Hold button
3-4 Select button
3-5 Hz button
3-6 Range button
3-7 Function switch
3-8 V/Ωterminal
3-9 COM terminal
3-10 mA terminal
3-11 10 A terminal
3-12 Handle of power generator
3-13 Stand
3-14 Battery compartment/cover
3-15 Power type switch ( G/B switch )
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4. POWER TYPE SELECTION
4-1 Power supply from the generato
r
( Green power supply )
1)Select the " Power type switch " ( 3-15, Fig. 1 ) to
the " G position " ( Green power position ).
There is a " Power generator's handle " ( 3-12, Fig. 1 )
on the top of the housing case.
LCD display
Power generator's handle
2)Lift and extend the " Power generator's handle "
and rotate the handle in clockwise direction will
generate the power energy into the meter, refer
to Fig. a, b, c.
Fig. a
Fig. c
Fig. b
c. Wind-up the generator 10 to 20 seconds will offer 10
minutes energy typically. If wind-up the generator
more time, the meter will be saved more energy and
let the meter be operated for a long period.
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4-2 Power supply from the battery
1)Install the " DC3V battery ( CR-2032 ) x 2 PCs "
into the " Battery compartment " ( 3-14, Fig. 1)
2)Slide the " Power type switch " to the " B " position (
battery position ), the meter will offer the power
source from the battery.
5. MEASURING PROCEDURE
5-1 precautions & preparations for measurement
1)Place the Red & Black Test Leads into
the proper input terminal before
making measurement.
2)Remove either of the test leads from
the circuit when changing the
measurement range.
3)Do not exceed the maximum rated voltage
and current to the input terminal.
4)For safety consideration, when change
the new test leads, it should use the
replace approval test leads.
5-2 Power management
1)Pressing the " Power On button " ( 3-2, Fig. 1 ) once,
the meter will be power On.
2)The meter will be power Off automatically within
3 minutes after power On.
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5-3 Symbols & units of display
Symbols Descriptions
Units
SMART Appears when selecting " Smart " mode.
The meter default mode is " Smart "
AUTO Appears when selecting " Automatic range " mode.
MANU Appears when selecting " Manual range " mode.
Appears when selecting DC mode.
( DC voltage or DC current )
Appears when selecting AC mode.
( AC voltage or AC current )
* Appears when the " Data hold " function is
operated.
* " Data hold " function is executed on the
Automatic range " or " Manual mode " mode.
Power voltage is already under the low condition.
Appears when the " Continuity beeper " is
operated.
V Units for voltage measurements.
mA,A Units for " Current " measurement.
Ω,KΩ,MΩUnits for resistance measurements.
nF,uF Units for " Capacitance " measurement.
KHz Units for " Frequency " measurement.
Appears when the " Diode " function is operated.
－Appears when measuring a DCV or DCA value
is negative.
OL Over range indicator for voltage and current,
ohm function.
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5-4 Voltage ( ACV/DCV ) measurement
1)Connect BLACK test lead into " COM " terminal ( 3-9,
Fig. 1 ).
2)Connect RED test lead into " V " terminal ( 3-8, Fig. 1 ).
3)Select the " Function switch " ( 3-7, Fig. 1 ) to
the " V " position.
4)Power On the meter by pressing the " Power On button "
( 3-2, Fig. 1 ) once, the Display will show " SMART ",
the meter is under " Smart " mode for voltage measurement.
5)The meter can measure the ACV, DCV value automatically
and with auto range selection.
5-5 Resistance measurement
1)Connect BLACK test lead into " COM " terminal ( 3-9,
Fig. 1 ).
2)Connect RED test lead into " Ω" terminal ( 3-8, Fig. 1 ).
3)Select the " Function switch " ( 3-7, Fig. 1 ) to
the " Ω" position.
4)Power On the meter by pressing the " Power On button "
( 3-2, Fig. 1 ) once, the Display will show " SMART ", the
meter is under " Smart " mode for resistance measurement.
5)The meter can measure the resistance value automatically
and with auto range selection.
5-6 Continuity, Diode measurement
Continuity measurement
1)Connect BLACK test lead into " COM " terminal ( 3-9,
Fig. 1 ).
2)Connect RED test lead into " Ω" terminal ( 3-8, Fig. 1 ).
3)Select the " Function switch " ( 3-7, Fig. 1 ) to
the " " position.
4)Power On the meter by pressing the " Power On button "
( 3-2, Fig. 1 ) once, the Display will show " SMART ", the
meter is under " Smart " mode for Continuity measurement.
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5)When the resistance value is less than 10 ohm, the
beeper sound will be generated, the Display will
show " " indicator.
Diode measurement
1)Connect BLACK test lead into " COM " terminal ( 3-9,
Fig. 1 ).
2)Connect RED test lead into " Ω" terminal ( 3-8, Fig. 1 ).
3)Select the " Function switch " ( 3-7, Fig. 1 ) to
" " position.
4)Power On the meter by pressing the " Power On button "
( 3-2, Fig. 1 ) once, the Display will show " SMART ", the
meter is under " Smart " mode for Diode measurement.
5)a. When connected with polarity as shown in Fig. 2, a
forward current flow is established and the approx.
Diode Forward Voltage (VF) value in volt will
appears on the display reading. If the diode under
test is defective, " .000 " or near " .000 " value
( short circuit ) or " OL " ( open circuit ) will be
displayed.
Fig. 2
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b. When connected as shown in Fig. 3, a reverse check
on the diode is made. If the diode under test is
good, " OL " will be displayed. If the diode under
test is defective, " .000 " or other numbers will be
displayed. Proper diode testing should include both
steps a. and b. above.
Fig. 3
5-7 Capacitance Measurement
1)Connect BLACK test lead into " COM " terminal ( 3-9,
Fig. 1 ).
2)Connect RED test lead into " Ω" terminal ( 3-8, Fig. 1 ).
3)Select the " Function rotary switch " ( 3-7, Fig. 1 ) to
the " " position.
4)Power On the meter by pressing the " Power On button "
( 3-2, Fig. 1 ) once, the Display will show " SMART ", the
meter is under " Smart " mode for capacitance measurement.
5)The meter can measure the capacitance value automatically
and with auto range selection.
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5-8 Current mA ( AC/DC ) measurement
1)Connect BLACK test lead into " COM " terminal ( 3-9,
Fig. 1 ).
2)Connect RED test lead into " mA " terminal ( 3-10, Fig. 1 ).
Open the circuit in which current is to be
measured. Now securely connect test leads in
series with the load in which the current is be
measured.
3)Select the " Function switch " ( 3-7, Fig. 1 ) to the
" mA " position.
4)Power On the meter by pressing the " Power On button "
( 3-2, Fig. 1 ) once, the Display will show " SMART ",
the meter is under " Smart " mode for AC mA, DC mA
measurement.
5)The meter can measure the AC mA, DC mA value
automatically and with auto range selection ( 60 mA,
600 mA ).
The max. measurement
current for the mA range should
less than 600 mA, otherwise
the protection fuse will be broken.
5-9 Current 10A ( AC/DC ) measurement
1)Connect BLACK test lead into " COM " terminal ( 3-9,
Fig. 1 ).
2)Connect RED test lead into " 10 A " terminal ( 3-11, Fig. 1 ).
Open the circuit in which current is to be
measured. Now securely connect test leads in
series with the load in which the current is be
measured.
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3)Select the " Function switch " ( 3-7, Fig. 1 ) to the
" 10 A " position.
4)Power On the meter by pressing the " Power On button "
( 3-2, Fig. 1 ) once, the Display will show " SMART ".
the meter is under " Smart " mode for ACA, DCA.
5)The meter can measure the ACA, DCA value with
10 A range.
The max. measurement
current for the 10 A range should
less than 10 A, otherwise
the protection fuse will be broken.
5-10 Smart/Auto function selection
When the Display show the " SMART ", the meter is ready
for the Smart mode. Under the " Smart " mode if press
the " Select button " ( 3-4, Fig. 1 ) once ( or once in
sequence ) then can select the individual function, for
example ACV, DCV, ACA, DCA , Diode, Capacitance,
Continuity...testing. In the same time the Display will show
the " AUTO " indicator ( auto range ) or " MANU " indicator
( manual range ).
5-11 Range selection
Under the " Auto range " mode ( Display show the " AUTO "
indicator ), if press the " Range button " ( 3-6, Fig. 1 )
once ( or once in sequence ) then can select the desired
range ( manual range ) and also hold the measurement
range.
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5-12 Hz measurement
During the measurement :
Voltage ( ACV/DCV ) measurement ( Chapter 5-4 )
Current mA ( AC/DC ) measurement ( Chapter 5-8 )
current 10A ( AC/DC ) measurement ( Chapter 5-9 )
if press the " Hz button " ( 3-5, Fig. 1 ) once, the Display
will show " AUTO " and " Hz " indicator, now the meter
is ready for frequency measurement of the
measurement signal with auto range indication.
5-13 Data Hold
1) During the auto range measurement ( Display show
" AUTO " indicator ), if pressing the " Hold button "
( 3-3, Fig. 1 ) once will freeze the measured value
and the LCD will indicate " " symbol.
2)Push the " Hold Button " again to cancel the data hold
function.
6. MAINTENANCE
Caution : Remove test leads before
opening the battery cover
or housing case !
6-1 Cleaning
Caution : Cleaning - Only use
the dry cloth to clean
the plastic case !
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6-2 Replacement of Fuse
Caution : When make the replacement,
should change the right
spec. fuse .
a.Fuse A - Rating : 630 mA
To be protected the circuit from overload current
mA range ( 60 mA, 600 mA ).
b.Fuse B - Rating : 10 A
To be protected the circuit from overload current for
the " 10 A " range.
1)When the mA current range can not operation,
please check if the Fuse A is broken or not ?
2)When the 10 A current range can not operation,
please check if the Fuse B is broken or not ?
3)When replace the fuse should take the test leads from
the measuring circuit and power off the meter.
4)Take the screws away from the down case, loose the
housing case, the fuses are install on the fuse socket
on the PCB.
5)For safety consideration, when replace the fuse
according the spec. ( should use the approval fuse )
and reinstall the cover.
6)Make sure the housing case is secured with the screw
after replace the fuse.
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6-3 Replacement of batteries
1)When use the battery power, if the Display show
Low battery indicator " " , it need to change
the batteries.
2)open the " Battery Cover " ( 3-14, Fig. 1 ) away from the
instrument and remove the battery.
3)Replace with batteries ( DC 3V, CR2032 X 2 PCs )
and reinstate the cover.
* When install the batteries, should make
attention the battery polarity.
4)Make sure the battery cover is secured after changing
the batteries.
7. OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
and ADAPTERS
Item Model
Carrying Case CA-03, CA-05A
Humidity Adapter HA-702
Light Adapter LX-02
EMF Adapter EMF-824
Pressure Adapter PS-403
Anemometer Adapter AM-402
Tachometer Adapter TA-601
Sound Adapter SL-406
High Voltage Probe HV-40
8. PATENT
CHINA : ZL200620012764.3
GERMANY : Nr.202006007329.9
TAIWAN : M299401
JAPAN : 3130269
U.S.A. : PATENT PENDING
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