Milwaukee 2217-20 Operating instructions

MILWAUKEE ELECTRIC TOOL CORPORATION – TEST & MEASUREMENT PRODUCT
REPAIR SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS — CALIBRATION
2217-20 Digital Multimeter
Environmental
Condition
Perform all calibration at an ambient temperature of 23°C ± 2°C / 73.4°F ± 3.6°F and relative
humidity of 80% - allow the digital multimeter to sit at this temperature for a minimum of 30
minutes before proceeding.
REPAIR SERVICE
INSTRUCTIONS
Calibration
MILWAUKEE ELECTRIC TOOL CORPORATION
13135 WEST LISBON ROAD ●BROOKFIELD, WISCONSIN 53005-2550 ●USA
58-92-2217d1 02/2010

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TABLE OF CONTENTS Page
Introduction 1
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Symbols 1
Safety 2
Specifications 3
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Frequency, Temperature, Thermocouple, Rotary Switch, Auto Power Off Specification 7
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Basic Maintenance 11
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Testing Fuses 12
Replacing Fuses 12
Cleaning 12
Performance Tests 13
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Testing the Resistance 51noitcnuF
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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 2217-20 contain parts that can be damaged by static discharge.
Follow the standard practices for handling static sensitive devices.
Precautions and Safety Information
Use the Meter only as described in the Operator’s 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 A. The Symbols
Symbol Meaning
Alternating signal
Direct signal
CAT III IEC overvoltage Category III
Refer to the manual, Important information.
Take appropriate precautions. Hazardous
voltage may be present.
Battery
Earth ground
Fuse
Double insulated
Do not discard this product or throw away.
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Use proper Fuse. To avoid fire hazard, use only the fuse type and rating specified for this
product, 10A / 600V Fast-acting (Cat. No. 22-89-0300). For fuse replacement, it is recommended
to return the tool to a factory Service/Sales Support Branch or authorized service station.
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 from the meter 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.
To reduce the risk of injury, user must read and understand operator’s manual.

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SPECIFICATIONS
All specifications are warranted unless noted typical and apply to the 2217-20 DMM.
Stated accuracies are at 23°C±5°C at than 80% relative humidity and without the battery
indicator displayed.
General specifications
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Overrange display Display "OL" when the reading exceeds range
by 10%
Low voltage indicator is indicated
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Maximum input voltage 600V CAT III between V and COM
Maximum floating voltage 600V CAT III between any terminal and earth
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Maximum open circuit Voltage (current inputs) 600V between A and COM
Overload protection A connector 10A, 600V, Fast action fuse
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Measurement Characteristics
Accuracy is ±(% reading + number of digits) at 23°C ± 5°C, less than 80% R.H.
Temperature coefficient: 0.1 * (Specified accuracy)/°C, < 18°C, > 28°C
(1) DC Voltage
Range Resolution Accuracy
600.0mV 0.1mV
6.000V 0.001V
60.00V 0.01V
600.0V 0.1V
±(0.5% reading + 2 digits)
Input Impedance: 10MΩ
Response Time: < 1.5 sec.
Overload Protection: AC/DC 720V for 10 second.
(2) AC Voltage
Range Resolution Accuracy (Sine Wave)
600.0mV * 0.1mV
6.000V 0.001V
60.00V 0.01V
600.0V 0.1V
±(1% reading + 3 digits)
for 45Hz ~ 500Hz
±(2% reading + 3 digits)
for 500Hz ~ 1kHz
* LCD displays 0.0mV when measuring < 4.0mV.
Input Impedance: 10MΩ// less than 100pF
Frequency Response: 45 ~ 1kHz (Sine Wave)
AC Conversion Type: RMS sensing, RMS indication
Additional Accuracy by Crest Factor (C.F.): Add 6.0% for C.F. 1.0 ~ 2.0.
Add 7.0% for C.F. 2.0 ~ 2.5.
Add 9.0% for C.F. 2.5 ~ 3.0.
Max. Crest Factor: 1.6 for 6600 ~ 5000 digits
2.0 for 5000 ~ 3000 digits
3.0 for 3000 ~ 0 digits
Response Time: < 2 sec. when the LCD reading is bigger than 1000 digits in each range.
Overload Protection: AC/DC 720V for 10 second.

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(3) Lo-Z Voltage (Auto DC & AC Detection)
Range Resolution Accuracy
600.0V DC & AC 0.1V ±(2% reading + 3 digits)
Input Impedance: less than 6kΩ
AC Frequency Response: 45 ~ 500Hz (Sine Wave)
AC Conversion Type: RMS sensing, RMS indication
Additional Accuracy by Crest Factor (C.F.): Same as ACV.
Max. Crest Factor: Same as ACV.
Response Time of DC Input: < 1.5 sec.
Response Time of AC Input: < 2 sec. when the LCD reading is bigger than 1000 digits in each
range.
Overload Protection: AC/DC 720V for 10 second.
(4) DC Current
Range Resolution Accuracy
6.000A 0.001A
10.00A 0.01A
±(1% reading + 3 digits)
Response Time: < 1.5 sec.
Maximum measurement time: 5 minutes at 10A with at least 20 minutes rest time.
Overload Protection: AC/DC 20A for 10 second.
(5) AC Current
Range Resolution Accuracy (Sine Wave)
6.000A * 0.001A
10.00A 0.01A
±(1.5% reading + 3 digits)
* LCD displays 0.000A when measuring < 0.040A.
Frequency Response: 45 ~ 500Hz (Sine Wave)
AC Conversion Type: RMS sensing, RMS indication
Additional Accuracy by Crest Factor (C.F.): Same as ACV.
Max. Crest Factor: Same as ACV.
Response Time of AC Input: < 2 sec. when the LCD reading is bigger than 1000 digits in each
range.
Maximum measurement time: 5 minutes at 10A with at least 20 minutes rest time.
Overload Protection: AC/DC 20A for 10 second.

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(6) Resistance
Range Resolution Accuracy
600.0Ω0.1Ω
6.000kΩ0.001kΩ
60.00kΩ0.01kΩ
600.0kΩ0.1kΩ
6.000MΩ0.001MΩ
±(1% reading + 5 digits)
40.00MΩ* 0.01MΩ±(2% reading + 5 digits)
* There is a little rolling less then ±50 digits when measuring > 10.00 MΩ.
Open Circuit Voltage: Approx. 0.6V
Response Time: < 1.5 sec.
Overload Protection: AC/DC 600V for 10 second.
(7) Continuity
Range Resolution Accuracy
600.0Ω0.1Ω±(1% reading + 5 digits)
Open Circuit Voltage: Approx. 0.6V
Continuity: Built-in buzzer sounds when measured resistance is less than 30Ωand sounds off
when measured resistance is more than 200Ω, Between 30Ωto 200Ωthe buzzer
maybe sound or off either.
Continuity Indicator: 2.7KHz Tone Buzzer
Response Time of Buzzer: < 500 μsec.
Response Time of LCD reading: < 1.5 sec.
Overload Protection: AC/DC 600V for 10 second.
(8) Capacitance
Range Resolution Accuracy
100.0µF 0.01µF
1000µF 1µF
±(1.9% reading + 2 digits)
Response Time when measuring 1000µF: < 2.5 sec.
Overload Protection: AC/DC 600V for 10 second.

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(9) Frequency
Range Resolution Min. Sensitivity Accuracy
100.00Hz 0.01Hz > 10.0Vp-p
1000.0Hz 0.1Hz > 10.0Vp-p
10.000kHz 0.001Hz > 10.0Vp-p
50.00kHz 0.01Hz > 10.0Vp-p
±(0.1% reading + 2 digits)
Max. Sensitivity: 600V rms
Response Time: < 1.2 sec. when measuring bigger than 2.00Hz signal.
Overload Protection: AC/DC 720V for 10 second.
(10) Temperature
Range Resolution Accuracy
-40.0°C ~ 400.0°C 0.1°C ±(1% reading + 10 digits)
-40.0°F ~ 752.0°F 0.1°F ±(1% reading + 18 digits)
Max. Sensitivity: 600V rms
Response Time: < 3.5 sec.
Overload Protection: AC/DC 600V for 10 second.
(11) Thermocouple
K Type Class II Thermocouple with standard dual banana jack.
Measurement Range: -40.0°C ~ 260.0°C (-40.0°F ~ 500.0°F)
Accuracy: ±2.5°C
(12) Over-range Indication
Display “OL” or “-OL” when the reading exceeds 10% of the full scale except the full scale is 10000
counts.
(13) Rotary Switch
In order to prevent a “0” reading, the contacts about the input signal must be made properly before
the contact of the function selection.
(14) Auto Power Off
The meter automatically turns the power off after powering up and no operation for 20 ±5
minutes.
To power up, turn the knob back to OFF first.

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(15) Measuring Rate: 3 times/sec.
(16) Fuse: 10A/600V Fast Action Fuse (Cat. No. 22-89-0300)
(17) Battery: Alkaline 1.5V Battery * 2
(18) Low Battery Voltage: 2.3V ±
0.1V
(19) Backlight
The meter automatically turns the backlight off after lighting up and no operation for 10 ±1
minutes.
(20) Battery life (ALKALINE):
Approx. 26 hours with backlight on.
Approx. 360 hours with backlight off.
(21) Overvoltage Category
IEC 61010-1 600V CAT. III
(22) Operating Temperature
-10°C ~ 30°C, 80%RH
30°C ~ 40°C, 75%RH
40°C ~ 50°C, 45%RH
(23) Storage Temperature
-40°C ~ +60°C, 0 ~ 80%RH (No batteries)
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