Owon B33T User manual

Digital Multimeter
User Manual
B33(T)(+)
D33(T)
Note: "T" indicates true RMS (optional)
"+" indicates Multimeter Offline Record function (optional)
www.owon.com.cn

Dec. 2016 edition V1.1.0
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Fujian LILLIPUT Optoelectronics Technology Co., Ltd.
No. 19, Heming Road
Lantian Industrial Zone, Zhangzhou 363005 P.R. China
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General Warranty
OWON warrants that the product will be free from defects in materials and workmanship
for a period of 1 year from the date of purchase of the product by the original purchaser
from the OWON Company. This warranty only applies to the original purchaser and is not
transferable to the third party, and does not apply to fuses, disposable batteries or to any
product which has been misused, altered, neglected or damaged by accident or
abnormal conditions of operation or handling.
If the product proves defective during the warranty period, OWON either will repair the
defective product without charge for parts and labor, or will provide a replacement in
exchange for the defective product. Parts, modules and replacement products used by
OWON for warranty work may be new or reconditioned like new performance. All
replaced parts, modules and products become the property of OWON.
In order to obtain service under this warranty, Customer must notify OWON of the defect
before the expiration of the warranty period. Customer shall be responsible for
packaging and shipping the defective product to the service center designated by OWON,
and with a copy of customer proof of purchase.
This warranty shall not apply to any defect, failure or damage caused by improper use or
improper or inadequate maintenance and care. OWON shall not be obligated to furnish
service under this warranty a) to repair damage resulting from attempts by personnel
other than OWON representatives to install, repair or service the product; b) to repair
damage resulting from improper use or connection to incompatible equipment; c) to
repair any damage or malfunction caused by the use of non-OWON supplies; or d) to
service a product that has been modified or integrated with other products when the
effect of such modification or integration increases the time or difficulty of servicing the
product.
Please contact the nearest OWON's Sales and Service Offices for services or a complete
copy of the warranty statement.
For better after-sales service, please visit www.owon.com.cn and register the purchased
product online.
Excepting the after-sales services provided in this summary or the applicable warranty statements,
OWON will not offer any guarantee for maintenance definitely declared or hinted, including but not
limited to the implied guarantee for marketability and special-purpose acceptability. OWON should
not take any responsibilities for any indirect, special or consequent damages.

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Table of Contents
1.Safety Information....................................................................................................1
Safety Considerations ......................................................................................................... 1
Measurement Category....................................................................................................... 3
Safety Terms and Symbols................................................................................................... 4
2.General Characteristics.............................................................................................5
3.Quick Start................................................................................................................6
General Inspection.............................................................................................................. 6
Install the Batteries............................................................................................................. 6
Adjusting the Tilt Stand....................................................................................................... 7
Power On ........................................................................................................................... 7
Sleep Mode ........................................................................................................................ 7
Backlight Control ................................................................................................................ 7
Selecting the Range............................................................................................................. 8
Multimeter in Brief ............................................................................................................. 8
Front panel ............................................................................................................................................... 8
Rotary switch............................................................................................................................................ 9
Keypad...................................................................................................................................................... 9
Display screen......................................................................................................................................... 10
Input terminals....................................................................................................................................... 11
4.Making Measurements............................................................................................13
Measuring AC or DC Voltage...............................................................................................13
Measuring Resistance ........................................................................................................13
Testing Diodes ...................................................................................................................14
Testing for Continuity.........................................................................................................14
Measuring Capacitance ......................................................................................................14
Measuring Frequency.........................................................................................................15
Measuring Temperature.....................................................................................................15
Measuring DC or AC Current...............................................................................................15
5.Multimeter Features................................................................................................17
Data Hold Mode.................................................................................................................17
Making Relative Measurements .........................................................................................17
Buzzer Feature...................................................................................................................17

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6.Bluetooth Function – only for the model with Bluetooth..........................................18
Android App ......................................................................................................................18
How to Connect with Android Device .................................................................................................... 18
User Interface in Android App................................................................................................................ 20
Operations in Android App..................................................................................................................... 20
Multimeter Offline Record – the "+" model only ................................................................................... 22
7.Technical Specifications.......................................................................................... 25
8.Appendix.................................................................................................................27
Appendix A: Enclosure .......................................................................................................27
Appendix B: General Care and Cleaning ..............................................................................27
Appendix C: Fuse Replacement...........................................................................................28

1.Safety Information
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1. Safety Information
Safety Considerations
Before any operations, please read the following safety precautions to avoid any
possible bodily injury and prevent damage to this product or any other products
connected. To avoid any contingent danger, use this product only as specified.
EC Declaration of Conformity:
Meets intent of Directive 2004/108/EC for Electromagnetic Compatibility.
Limit operation to the specified measurement category, voltage, or amperage ratings.
Do not use the multimeter if it is damaged. Before you use the multimeter, inspect
the case. Look for cracks or missing plastic. Pay particular attention to the insulation
surrounding the connectors.
Do not use the test leads provided for other products. Use only the certified test
leads specified for this product.
Inspect the test leads for damaged insulation or exposed metal.
Before use, verify the multimeter's operation by measuring a known voltage.
Only the qualified technicians can implement the maintenance.
Always use the specified battery type. The power for the multimeter is supplied with
two standard AA 1.5 V batteries. Observe the correct polarity markings before you
insert the batteries to ensure proper insertion of the batteries in the multimeter.
Check all Terminal Ratings. To avoid fire or shock hazard, check all ratings and
markers of this product. Refer to the user's manual for more information about
ratings before connecting to the multimeter.
Do not operate the multimeter with the cover or portions of the cover removed or
loosened.
Use Proper Fuse. Use only the specified type and rating fuse for the multimeter.
Do not operate if in any doubt. If you suspect damage occurs to the multimeter,
have it inspected by qualified service personnel before further operations.
To avoid electric shock, do not operate this product in wet or damp conditions.
Do not operate in an explosive atmosphere.
Keep product surfaces clean and dry.
Do not apply more than the rated voltage (as marked on the multimeter) between
terminals, or between terminal and earth ground.
When measuring current, turn off the circuit power before connecting the
multimeter in the circuit. Remember to place the multimeter in series with the
circuit.

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When servicing the multimeter, use only the specified replacement parts.
Use caution when working above 60 V DC, 30 V AC RMS, or 42.4 V peak. Such
voltages pose a shock hazard.
When using the test leads, keep your fingers behind the finger guards on the test
leads.
Remove the test leads from the multimeter before you open the battery cover.
To avoid false readings, which may lead to possible electric shock or personal injury,
replace the battery as soon as the low battery indicator appears and flashes.
Disconnect circuit power and discharge all high-voltage capacitors before testing
resistance, continuity, diodes, or capacitance.
Use the proper terminals, function, and range for your measurements.When the
range of the value to be measured is unknown, set the rotary switch position as the
highest range, choose the auto ranging mode. To avoid damages to the multimeter,
do not exceed the maximum limits of the input values shown in the technical
specification tables.
Connect the common test lead before you connect the live test lead. When you
disconnect the leads, disconnect the live test lead first.
Before changing functions, disconnect the test leads from the circuit under test.

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Measurement Category
The multimeter has a safety rating of 1000 V, CAT III.
Measurement category definition
Measurement CAT I applies to measurements performed on circuits not directly
connected to the AC mains. Examples are measurements on circuits not derived from the
AC mains and specially protected (internal) mains- derived circuits.
Measurement CAT II applies to protect against transients from energy-consuming
equipment supplied from the fixed installation, such as TVs, PCs, portable tools, and
other household circuits.
Measurement CAT III applies to protect against transients in equipment in fixed
equipment installations, such as distribution panels, feeders and short branch circuits,
and lighting systems in large buildings.
Measurement CAT IV applies to measurements performed at the source of the low-
voltage installation. Examples are electricity meters and measurements on primary over
current protection devices and ripple control units.

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Safety Terms and Symbols
Safety Terms
Terms in this Manual. The following terms may appear in this manual:
Warning: Warning indicates the conditions or practices that could result in
personal injury or death.
Caution: Caution indicates the conditions or practices that could result in
damage to this product or other property.
Terms on the Product. The following terms may appear on this product:
Danger: It indicates an injury or hazard may immediately happen.
Warning: It indicates an injury or hazard may be accessible potentially.
Caution: It indicates a potential damage to the instrument or other property might occur.
Safety Symbols
Symbols on the Product. The following symbol may appear on the product:
Direct current (DC)
Fuse
Alternating current (AC)
Caution, risk of danger (refer to this
manual for specific Warning or
Caution information)
Both direct and alternating
current
Category II overvoltage protection
Ground terminal Category III overvoltage protection
Conforms to European Union
directives
Category IV overvoltage protection
Equipment protected throughout
by double insulation or
reinforced insulation

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2. General Characteristics
Features and benefits:
Data transferring via Bluetooth, interacting with Android mobile device to read
measurements, analyze via special chart mode, remote control, voice-out feature;
voice warning supported, which enhances measurement safety (only for the model
with Bluetooth);

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digit reading;
Larger display, easier data-reading;
Multi-connection (more than one device) supported via mobile APP;
Temperature measuring function;
Backlit-powered screen, more suitable for dark measurement environment;
Smart power-off function, extending battery life;
Thin-tipped test lead (optional) to measure the pins of small package device;

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3. Quick Start
General Inspection
After you get a new multimeter, make a check on the instrument according to the
following steps:
1. Check whether there is any damage caused by transportation.
If it is found that the packaging carton or the foamed plastic protection cushion has
suffered serious damage, do not throw it away first till the complete device and its
accessories succeed in the electrical and mechanical property tests.
2. Check the Accessories
The supplied accessories have been already described in the Appendix A: Enclosure
of this Manual. You can check whether there is any loss of accessories with reference
to this description. If it is found that there is any accessory lost or damaged, please
get in touch with the distributor of OWON responsible for this service or the
OWON's local offices.
3. Check the Complete Instrument
If it is found that there is damage to the appearance of the instrument, or the
instrument can not work normally, or fails in the performance test, please get in
touch with the OWON's distributor responsible for this business or the OWON's local
offices. If there is damage to the instrument caused by the transportation, please
keep the package. With the transportation department or the OWON's distributor
responsible for this business informed about it, a repairing or replacement of the
instrument will be arranged by the OWON.
Install the Batteries
The multimeter is powered by two 1.5 V AA alkaline batteries.
Warning: To avoid false readings, which could lead to possible electric shock
or personal injury, replace the battery as s
oon as the low battery
indicator appears.
Before replacing the battery, turn off the meter,
disconnect test
leads
and any connectors from any circuit under test, remove test
leads from the input terminals. Use only the specified battery type.
Use the following procedure to install the batteries.
(1) Ensure that the rotary switch is at the position. Remove test leads and any
connectors from the input terminals.

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(2) Lift the tilt stand and loosen the screws with a suitable Phillips screwdriver and
remove the battery cover.
(3) Observe the battery polarity indicated inside the battery compartment, Insert the
batteries.
(4) Place the battery cover back in its original position and tighten the screws.
Caution
: To avoid instruments being damage from battery leakage, always remove
the batteries and store them separately if the multimeter is not going to be
used for a long period.
Adjusting the Tilt Stand
Pull the tilt stand outward to its maximum reach (about 85° to the meter body).
Power On
(1) To power ON the multimeter, turn the rotary switch to any other position except
.
(2) To power OFF the multimeter, turn the rotary switch to the position.
Sleep Mode
The multimeter automatically enters the sleep mode if the rotary switch is not moved or
a key is not pressed for 15 minutes. (When the Bluetooth is activated, this function is
disabled.)
Pressing any key will turn the multimeter back to operation mode from the sleep mode.
One minute before Auto Power-off, the buzzer will beep five times to warn. Before shutoff,
the buzzer will emit a long beep, and then the multimeter will shut off.
Note: In sleep mode, the multimeter will still consume a little po wer. I f the multimeter is
not going to be used for a long period, the power should be turned off.
Backlight Control
To view the display in low-light conditions, you can activate the LCD backlight by pressing
for more than 2 seconds. The backlight will last for two minutes.

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Selecting the Range
Auto ranging is set as default when the meter is powered on, is displayed.
When auto ranging is enabled, press to enter the manual range mode.
In manual range, each additional press of sets the multimeter to the next
higher range, unless it is already in the highest range, at which point the range
switches to the lowest range.
When manual range is enabled, press for more than 2 seconds to enter the
auto ranging mode.
Note: Manual range is not available when measuring capacitance.
Multimeter in Brief
Front panel
1
2
3
4
Figure 3-1 Front panel overview

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No.
Description
Details
①
Display screen
Page 10
②
Keypad Page 9
③
Rotary switch
Page 9
④
Input terminals Page 11
Rotary switch
Position
Description
Details
Power off
Page 7
DC or AC voltage measurement
Page 13
Continuity test
Page 14
Diode test
Page 14
Resistance measurement
Page 13
Capacitance measurement
Page 14
Frequency measurement
Page 15
Temperature measurement
Page 15
DC or AC current measurement
(up to 4000 microamperes)
Page 15
DC or AC current measurement
(up to 400 milliamperes)
DC or AC current measurement
Keypad
Key
Description
Details
Select function:
Select DC or AC

Select Resistance/Diode/Continuity
Auto/Manual range Page 8
Select frequency/duty cycle Page 15
Data Hold Page 17

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Backlight Page 7
Relative Measurements
Page 17
Bluetooth
(only for the model with Bluetooth)
Page 18
Display screen
Figure 3-2 Display screen
Symbol
Description
Details
Bluetooth enabled Page 18
Auto range
Page 8
Data hold enabled Page 17
Relative enabled Page 17
Diode test selected Page 14
Continuity test selected Page 14
DC
Page 13 and
Page 15
AC
Battery is low Page 6

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Measurement display
("OL" is short for overload, indicates the reading
exceeds the display range)
Measuring units Page 11
Measurement units
Sign
Description
M Mega 1E+06 (1000000)
k kilo 1E+03 (1000)
m milli 1E–03 (0.001)
µ micro 1E–06 (0.000001)
n nano 1E–09 (0.000000001)
Sign
Description
Measurement
type
℃ Degree Celsius Temperature
V Voltage Voltage
A Ampere Current
Ω
Ohm Resistance
Hz Hertz Frequency
% Percent, Duty cycle
F Farad Capacitance
Input terminals
The terminal connections for the different measurement functions of the multimeter are
described in the table below.
Warning:
Before starting any measurement,
observe the rotary switch
position of the multimeter, and then
connect the test leads to the
correct terminals.
Caution
: To avoid damaging the multimeter, do not exceed the rated input limit.

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Rotary switch position
Input terminals
Overload protection
750 VAC/1000 VDC
250 VDC or
Equivalent voltage RMS
250 VAC or
Equivalent voltage RMS
0.5 A/250 V, fast-acting fuse
10 A/250 V, fast-acting fuse

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4. Making Measurements
Measuring AC or DC Voltage
Warning:
Do not measure any voltage of over 1000 Vdc or 750 Vac rms to
avoid instrument damage or electric shock.
Do not apply more than 1000 Vdc or 750
Vac rms between the
common terminal and the earth ground to avoid instrument damage
or electric shock.
This multimeter displays DC voltage values as well as their polarity. Negative DC voltages
will display a negative sign on the left of the display.
DC voltage ranges are 400.0 mV, 4.000 V, 40.00 V, 400.0 V, 1000 V；
AC voltage ranges are 4.000 V, 40.00 V, 400.0 V, 750 V.
(1) Rotate the rotary switch to . Default is DC measurement mode, will be
displayed. Press to switch into AC measurement mode, will be
displayed.
(2) Connect the black test lead to the terminal and the red test lead to the
terminal.
(3) Probe the test points and read the display. Press to enable and cycle
through the manual ranges.
Measuring Resistance
Caution
:
To avoid possible damage to your multimeter or to the equipment under
test, disconnect the circuit power and discharge all high-voltage
capacitors before measuring resistance.
Resistance ranges are 400.0 Ω, 4.000 kΩ, 40.00 kΩ, 400.0 kΩ, 4.000 MΩ, and 40.00 MΩ.
(1) Rotate the rotary switch to .
(2) Connect the black test lead to the terminal and the red test lead to the
terminal.
(3) Probe the test points and read the display. Press to enable and cycle
through the manual ranges.

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Testing Diodes
Caution
:
To avoid possible damage to your multimeter or to the equipment under
test, disconnect the circuit power and discharge all high-voltage
capacitors before testing diodes.
(1) Rotate the rotary switch to . Press once to enter diode testing mode,
will be displayed.
(2) Connect the black test lead to the terminal and the red test lead to the
terminal.
(3) Connect the red test lead to the positive terminal (anode) of the diode and the black
test lead to the negative terminal (cathode). The cathode of a diode is indicated with
a band.
(4) Read the diode forward bias. If the test lead connection is reversed, the multimeter
will display "OL".
Testing for Continuity
Caution
: To avoi
d possible damage to your multimeter or to the equipment under
test, disconnect the circuit power and discharge all high-voltage
capacitors before testing for continuity.
(1) Rotate the rotary switch to . Press twice to enter continuity testing
mode, will be displayed.
(2) Connect the black test lead to the terminal and the red test lead to the
terminal.
(3) Probe the test points to measure the resistance in the circuit. If the reading is below
30 Ω, the multimeter will beep continuously.
Measuring Capacitance
Caution
:
To avoid possible damage to the multimeter or to the equipment under
test, disconnect circuit power and discharge all high-
voltage capacitors
before measuring capacitance. Use the DC voltage function to confirm
that the capacitor is fully discharged.
Capacitance ranges are 40.00 nF, 400.0 nF, 4.000 uF, 40.00 uF, 100.0 uF .
(1) Rotate the rotary switch to .

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(2) Connect the black test lead to the terminal and the red test lead to the
terminal.
(3) Probe the test points and read the display.
Measuring Frequency
Frequency ranges are 4.999 Hz, 49.99 Hz, 499.9 Hz, 4.999 kHz, 49.99 kHz, 499.9 kHz, and
4.999 MHz.
(1) Rotate the rotary switch to .
(2) Connect the black test lead to the terminal and the red test lead to the
terminal.
(3) Probe the test points and read the display.
(4) Press to switch between the frequency and duty cycle measurements.
When measuring AC voltage or AC current, press to cycle through frequency
measuring, duty cycle measuring, and original measuring.
Measuring Temperature
(1) Rotate the rotary switch to .
(2) Connect the red connection of the K-type thermocouple to the terminal and
the black connection to the terminal.
(3) Probe the test points and read the display.
Measuring DC or AC Current
Warning:
Never attempt an in-circuit cu
rrent measurement where the
open-circuit potential to earth is greater than 250
V. Doing so will
cause damage to the multimeter and possible electric shock or
personal injury.
Caution
: To avoid possible damage to the multimeter or to the equipment under
test, check the multimeter’s fuse before measuring current
. Use the
proper terminals, function, and range for your measurement. Never place
the test leads in parallel with any circuit or component when the leads are
plugged into the current terminals.
Current ranges are 400.0 µA, 4000 µA, 40.00 mA, 400.0 mA, 4.000 A, and 10.00 A.