Omega HHM15 User manual

OMEGA
HHM15
Digital Multimeter

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SAFETY INFORMATION
The following safety information must be observed to insure maximum
personal safety during the operation at this meter:
1. Do not use the meter if the meter or test leads look damaged, or if you
suspect that the meter is not operating properly.
2.Thismeterisnotrecommendedforhighvoltageindustrialuse;forexample,
not for measurements of 440 VAC or 600 VAC industrial power mains. The
unit is intended for use with low energy circuits to 1000VDC or 750VAC or
high energy circuit to 250 VAC or DC. Accidental misuse by connection
across a high voltage, high energy power source when the meter is set up
for mA measurement may be very hazardous.
3. Turn off power to the circuit under test before cutting, unsoldering, or
breaking the circuit. Small amounts of current can be dangerous.
4.Usecautionwhenworkingabove60Vdcor30Vacrms.Suchvoltagespose
a shock hazard.
5. When Using the probes, keep your fingers behind the finger guards on the
probes.
6.Measuring voltagewhichexceedsthelimitsofthemultimetermaydamage
themeterandexposetheoperatortoashockhazard.Alwaysrecognizethe
meter voltage limits as stated on the front of the meter.
7.Ifthe equipmentisused inamanner notspecifiedby themanufacturer,the
protection provided the equipment may be impaired.

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SPECIFICATIONS
Display:3¾digitliquidcrystaldisplay(LCD)withamaximumreadingof3999.
Polarity: Automatic, positive implied, negative polarity indication.
Overrange: (OL) or (-OL) is displayed.
Zero: Automatic.
Lowbatteryindication: the" "isdisplayedwhenthebatteryvoltagedrops
below the operating level.
Measurement rate: 2.5 times per second, nominal.
Operating Environment: 0°C to 40°C at < 70% relative humidity.
Storage Temperature: -20°C to 60°C, 0 to 80% R.H. with battery removed
from meter.
Accuracy: Stated accuracy at 23°C ± 5°C, <75% relative humidity.
Safety: According to EN61010-1 protection class II overvoltage category
(CAT II 1000V, CAT III 600V) pollution degree 2.
Power: single standard 9-volt battery.
Battery life: 150 hours typical.
Dimensions: 200mm (H) x 90mm (W) x 40mm (D).
Weight: Approx. 14 oz. (400g) including battery.
Accessories: One pair test leads, One spare fuse installed, 9V battery and
Operating Instructions.

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DC VOLTS
Ranges: 400mV,4V,40V,400V,1000V
Resolution: 100µV
Accuracy: ±(0.5%rdg + 1dgt)
Input impedance: 10MW
Overload protection: 500VDC or AC rms on 400mV range
1000VDC or 750VAC rms on all other ranges
AC VOLTS (50Hz - 500Hz)
Ranges: 400mV,4V,40V,400V,750V
Resolution: 100µV
Accuracy: ±(1.0%rdg + 4dgts) on 400mV to 400V ranges
±(2.0%rdg + 4dgts) on 750V range
Input impedance: 10MW
Overload protection: 500VDC or AC rms on 400mV range
1000VDC or 750VAC rms on all other ranges
DC CURRENT
Ranges: 40mA,400mA,10A
Accuracy: ±(1.0%rdg + 1dgt) on mA ranges
±(3.0%rdg + 1dgt) on 10A range
Input protection: 0.5A / 250V fast blow fuse
10A / 600V fast blow ceramic fuse

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AC CURRENT (50Hz-500Hz)
Ranges: 40mA,400mA,10A
Accuracy: ±(1.5%rdg + 4dgts) on mA range
±(3.5%rdg + 4dgts) on 10A range
Input protection: 0.5A / 250V fast blow fuse
10A / 600V fast blow ceramic fuse
RESISTANCE
Ranges: 400W,4KW,40KW,400KW,4000KW,40MW,4000MW
Accuracy: ±(0.8%rdg + 4dgts) on 400Wrange
±(0.8%rdg + 2dgts) on 4KWto 4MWranges
±(3.0%rdg + 4dgts) on 40MWrange
±[(5.0%rdg - 20dgts) + 10dgts] on 4000MWrange
Open circuit volts: 0.6Vdc (3.0Vdc on 400Wand 4000MWranges)
Overload protection: 500VDC or AC rms
CONTINUITY
Audible indication: less than 40W±20W
Overload protection: 500VDC or AC rms
DIODE TEST
Test current: 1.0mA ± 0.6mA
Accuracy: ±(3.0%rdg + 3dgts)
Open circuit volts: 3.0Vdc typical
Overload protection: 500VDC or AC rms

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CAPACITANCE
Ranges:4nF,40nF,400nF,4µF,400µF
Accuracy: ±(5.0%rdg + 10dgts) on all ranges
±(8.0%rdg + 10dgts) above 100µF
Test frequency: 4nF,40nF ranges 1kHz
400nF, µF ranges 270Hz
400µF range 27Hz
INDUCTANCE
Ranges:4mH,40mH,400mH,4H,40H
Accuracy: ±(5.0% rdg + 20dgts) on 4mH range
±(5.0% rdg + 10dgts) on other ranges
Test frequency: 4mH, 40mH ranges 1kHz
400mH 4H ranges 270Hz
40H range 27Hz
Test conditions: quality factor > 5 in 270Hz
FREQUENCY (Autoranging)
Ranges: 4KHz,40KHz,400KHz,4000KHz
Accuracy: ±(0.1%rdg + 1dgt)
Sensitivity: 1V RMS min
Overload protection: 500VDC or AC rms

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LOGIC TEST
Threshold: Logic Hi (2.8 ± 0.8V)
Logic Lo (0.8 ± 0.5V)
Indication: 40 msec beep at logic low
Frequency response: 20MHz
Detectable pulse width: 25nS
Pulse limits: >30% & <70% duty
Overload protection: 500VDC or AC rms
TRANSISTOR hFE
Ranges: 0 - 1000
Base current: 10µAdc approx. (Vce=3.3Vdc)

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OPERATION
Before taking any measurements, read the Safety Information Section.
Always examine the instrument for damage, contamination (excessive dirt,
grease, etc.) and defects. Examine the test leads for cracked or frayed
insulation. If any abnormal conditions exist do not attempt to make any
measurements.
Max. Hold Feature
Press "MAX" to toggle in and out of the Maximun Hold mode.(holding the
highest reading.) In the MAX mode, the MAX annunciator is displayed and
maximun reading are stored in display register, If the new reading is higher
than the reading being displayed, the higher reading is transferred to the
display register. A "higher" reading is defined as the reading with the higher
absolute value.
The MAX hold function is also available in the frequency count mode. The
counter autoranging feature is disable when MAX hold is selected.
Voltage Measurements
1. Connect the red test lead to the "VW" jack and the black test lead to the
"COM" jack.
2. Set the Function/Range switch to the desired voltage range and press the
"AC/DC" switch to toggle between the desired voltage type. If magnitude
of voltage is not known, set switch to the highest range and reduce until a
satisfactory reading is obtained.
3. Connect the test leads to the device or circuit being measured.
4.Fordc,a(-)signisdisplayedfornegativepolarity;positivepolarityisimplied.

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Current Measurements
1. Set the Function/Range switch to the desired current range and press the
"AC/DC" switch toggle between to the desired current type.
2.Forcurrentmeasurementslessthan400mA,connecttheredtestleadtothe
mA jack and the black test lead to the COM jack.
3.Forcurrentmeasurementsover400mAorgreater,connecttheredtestlead
to the 10A jack and the black test lead to the COM jack.
4. Remove power from the circuit under test and open the normal circuit path
wherethemeasurementistobetaken.Connectthemeterinserieswiththe
circuit.
5.Usecautionwhenmeasuring10ampson10Arangefor60s,pleasewaiting
for 10 minutes for next measurement of 10 amps for safety reason.
Resistance and Continuity Measurements
1.SettheFunction/Rangeswitchtothedesiredresistancerangeorcontinuity
position.
2. Remove power from the equipment under test.
3. Connect the red test lead to the "VW" jack and the black test lead to the
"COM" jack.
4. Touch the probes to the test points. In ohms, the value indicated in the
display is the measured value of resistance. In continuity test, the beeper
sounds continuously, if the resistance is less than 40W±20W.

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5.When using 4000MWRange ; The 4000MWrange has a fixed 20±1-count
offsetinthereading.Whenthetestleadsareshortedtogetherinthisranges,
the meter will display 020. The residual reading must be subtraceted from
the reading obtained in step 4 when this range is used. For example, when
measuring1100MWonthe4000MWrange,the displaywill read1120,from
which the 20 residual is subtracted to obtain the actual resistance of
1100MW.
WARNING
The accuracy of the functions might be slightly affected, when exposed to
a radiated electromagnetic field environment, eg, radio, telephone or
similar.
Transistor Gain Measurements
1.SettheFunction/RangeswitchtothedesiredhFErange(PNPorNPNtype
transistor).
2. Never apply an external voltage to the hFE sockets. Damage to the meter
may result.
3. Plug the transistor directly into the hFE socket. The sockets are labeled E,
B and C for emitter, base, and collector.
4. Read the transistor hFE (dc gain) directly from the display.

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Capacitance & Inductance Measurements
1.SettheFunction/RangeswitchtothedesiredF(capacitance)orH(inductance)
range.
2.Neverapplyanexternal voltagetotheCxLxsockets.Damagetothemeter
may result.
3. Insert the capacitor or inductance leads directly into the Cx Lx socket.
4. Read the capacitance or inductance directly from the display.
Frequency Measurements
1. Set the Function/Range switch to the KHz position.
2. Connect the red test lead to the "VW" jack and the black test lead to the
"COM" jack.
3.Connectthetestleadstothepointofmeasurementandreadthefrequency
from the display.
Logic Measurements
1. Set the Function/Range switch to the LOGIC position.
2. Connect the red test lead to the "VW" jack and the black test lead to the
"COM" jack.
3.Connecttheredtestleadtothetestpointandtheblackleadtothecommon
buss of the logic circuit.
4. A " "on the display indicates TTL logic high and a " " indicates a TTL
logiclow. Bothindicators areon whenthe pointof measurementis toggling
high and low.

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Diode Tests
1. Connect the red test lead to the "VW" jack and the black test lead to the
"COM" jack.
2. Set the Function/Range switch to the " " position.
3. Turn off power to the circuit under test.
4.Touchprobestothediode.Aforward-voltagedropisabout0.6V(typicalfor
a silicon diode).
5. Reverse probes. If the diode is good, display will be between 2.800V and
3.200V. If the diode is shorted, ".000" or another number is displayed.
6. If the diode is open, display will be between 2.800V and 3.200V, in both
directions.
7.Ifthejunctionismeasuredinacircuitandalowreadingisobtainedwithboth
lead connections, the junction may be shunted by a resistance of less than
1kW. In this case the diode must be disconnected from the circuit for
accurate testing.

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MAINTENANCE
WARNING
Remove test leads before changing battery or fuse
or performing any servicing.
Battery Replacement
Powerissuppliedbya9volt"transistor"battery.(NEDA1604,IEC6F22).The
""appearsontheLCDdisplaywhenreplacementisneeded.Toreplacethe
battery, remove the two screws from the back of the meter and lift off the
battery case. Remove the battery from battery contacts.
Fuse Replacement
If no current measurements are possible, check for a blown overload protec-
tion fuse. There are two fuses; F1 for the "mA" jack and F2 for the "10A" jack.
For access to fuses, remove the two screws from the back of the meter and
lift off the battery case. Replace F1 only with the original type 0.5A/250V, fast
acting fuse. Replace F2 only with the original type 10A/600V, fast acting
ceramic fuse.
Cleaning
Periodically wipe the case with a damp cloth and detergent, do not use
abrasives or solvents.

WARRANTY / DISCLAIMER
OMEGA ENGINEERING, INC. warrants this unit to be free of defects in materials and workmanship for a period of 13 months
from date of purchase. OMEGA Warranty adds an additional one (1) month grace period to the normal one (1) year product
warranty tocoverhandlingandshipping time.Thisensuresthat OMEGA'scustomers receivemaximumcoverage oneach product.If
the unit should malfunction, it must be returned to the factory for evaluation.OMEGA's Customer Service Department will issue an
Authorized Return (AR) number immediately upon phone or written request.Upon examination by OMEGA, if the unit is found to
be defective it will be repaired or replaced at no charge.OMEGA'sWARRANTY does not apply to defects resulting from any action
of the purchaser, including but not limited to mishandling, improper interfacing, operation outside of design limits, improper repair,
orunauthorizedmodification.ThisWARRANTY isVOIDif the unit showsevidenceofhaving been tampered withor showsevidence
of being damaged as a result of excessive corrosion;or current, heat moisture or vibration; improper specification;misapplication;
misuse or other operating conditions outside of OMEGA's control.Components which wear are not warranted, including but not
limited to contact points, fuses, and triacs.
OMEGA is pleased to offer suggestions on the use of its various products.However,OMEGA neither assumes responsibility
for any omissions or errors nor assumes liability for any damages that result from the use of its products in accordance
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The purchaser is responsible for shipping charges, freight, insurance and proper packaging to prevent breakage in transit.
FOR WARRANTY RETURNS, please have the following
information available BEFORE contacting OMEGA:
1. P.O. number under which the product was PURCHASED.
2. Model and serial number of the product under warranty, and
3. Repair instructions and/or specific problems relative to the
product.
FOR NON-WARRANTY REPAIRS, consult OMEGA for
current repair charges.Have the following information
available BEFORE contacting OMEGA:
1. P.O. number to cover the COST of the repair.
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