Profile PIN-116 User manual

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Operating controls and connections
(See figure 1)
1. LCD
2. Function switch
3. COM (negative) input connection
4. 10A (positive) input connection for 10A DC or
AC measurement
5. Positive input connection
6. HOLD button
7. background lighting
Symbols and messages
Continuity
BAT Battery nearly empty
Diode
AC Alternating current or voltage
DC Direct current or voltage
μMicro (Ampère)
m Milli (Ampère)
k Kilo (Ampère)
ΩOhm
Operation
Warning: Risk of electrocution. Circuits with high
voltages (both direct and alternating) are very
dangerous and must be very carefully measured.
1. ALWAYS switch the function switch to the OFF
position when the metre is not being used. This
metre has an auto-power-off function that
automatically switches the metre off when it has not
been used for 15 minutes.
2. When "1" appears on the display during a
measurement the value exceeds the range you
have selected. Choose a higher range.
Note.: With some low AC and DC ranges the
display may show a random, varying measured
value although the testing wires are not connected
to an appliance. This is normal and caused by the
high input sensitivity. The measured value will
stabilise and a correct measurement will be shown
on connection to a circuit.
Display background lighting
Press the (7) key >1 second to switch the display
background lighting on or off. The background
lighting will be automatically switched off after 10
seconds.
Hold
With the Hold function you can hold the current
value on the display. Press the HOLD key (6) briefly
to hold the value and press HOLD again briefly to
close the function.
DC voltage measurements
Caution! Do not measure DC voltages when a
motor in the circuit is switched ON or OFF. This can
cause large voltage peaks that could damage the
metre.
1. Switch the function switch to the V DC position.
Insert the banana plug of the black testing wire in
the negative (3)COM connection and the plug of the
red wire in the positive (5)V connection or in the
positive 10A connection for measurements of 10A
or lower.
2. Touch the circuit to be tested with the test probes.
Ensure correct polarity (red wire to positive, black
wire to negative).
3. Read off the voltage on the display. The display
will show the correct decimals and value. When the
polarity is reversed the display will show (-) minus
for the value.
AC voltage measurements
Caution! Do not measure AC voltages when a
motor in the circuit is switched ON or OFF. This can
cause large voltage peaks that could damage the
metre.
1. Switch the function switch to the V AC position.
2. Insert the banana plug of the black testing wire in
the negative (3)COM connection and the plug of the
red wire in the positive (5)V connection.
3. Touch the circuit to be tested with the test probes.
Read off the voltage on the display. The display will
show the correct decimals, value and symbol.
Resistance measurements
Warning! To prevent electric shocks one must cut
the power supply to the unit to be tested and
discharge all capacitors before resistance
measurements are conducted. Remove the
batteries and take the plugs out of the plug socket.
1. Switch the function switch to the Ωposition.
2. Insert the banana plug of the black testing wire in
the negative (3)COM connection and the banana
plug of the red testing wire in the (5) positive
connection.
3. Touch the circuit or part to be tested with the test
probe tips. It is best to disconnect a side of the part
to be tested so the rest of the circuit does not
interfere with the resistance measurement.
4. Read off the resistance on the display. The
display will show the correct decimals, value and
symbol.
Connection control
Warning! To avoid electric shocks never measure
connections with live circuits or wires.
1. Switch the function switch to the position.

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2. Insert the banana plug of the black testing wire in
the negative (3)COM connection and the banana
plug of the red testing wire in the positive + (5)
connection (Ω).
3. Touch the circuit or wire you want to check with
the test probe tips.
4. If the resistance is lower than approx. 100 Ωan
acoustic signal is sounded. The display will also
show the actual resistance.
Diode test
Warning! To avoid electric shocks do not test live
diodes.
1.Insert the banana plug of the black measuring
cable in the negative (3) (COM) input, and the
banana plug of the red measuring cable in the
positive diode input (5).
2. Set the switch to
3. Place the measuring heads on the diode to be
tested. The conductor voltage is 400 to 700mV. The
reverse voltage is shown by “1”. Short-circuit
appliances give a result close to 0 mV. An open
appliance is shown by “1” for both poles.
Measurements of AC/DC current intensity
Warning! To prevent electric shocks you may not
measure AC current intensities in circuits with a
voltage of over 250V AC.
Caution! Do not conduct current measurements in
the 10A range that last longer than 30 seconds. If
they last longer than 30 seconds this can cause
damage to the metre and/or testing wires.
1. Insert the banana plug of the black testing wire in
the negative(1)COM connection.
2. For power measurements up to 200 mA DC, set
the function switch to the highest DC mA position,
and insert the banana plug of the red measuring
cable in the (mA) input.
3. For power strengths of 10 A DC, set the function
switch to 10A, and insert the banana plug of the red
measuring cable in the 10A input.
4. Switch the voltage of the circuit to be tested off
and open the circuit at the point where you want to
measure the current intensity.
5. Touch the negative side of the circuit with the
black test probe. Touch the positive side of the
circuit with the red test probe.
6. Put power on the circuit.
7. Read off the current intensity on the display. The
display will show the correct decimals, value and
symbol.
Temperature measurements
Warning! To prevent electric shocks you must
disconnect both test probes from any power sources
before you measure the temperature.
1. If you want to measure the temperature in
(F)arenheit, switch the function switch to the °F
position. If you want to measure the temperature in
(C)elcius, switch the function switch to the °C
position.
2. Insert the banana plug of the thermocouple probe
in the negative (3) COM connection and the plug of
the red wire in the positive (5) Temp diode
connection.
3. Touch the part you want to measure the
temperature of with the end of the temperature
probe. Hold the probe against the part to be tested
until the measured value stabilises (approx. 30
seconds).
4. Read off the temperature on the display. The
digital measured value will show the correct
decimals and value.
Warning! To prevent electric shocks check that the
thermocouple has been removed before you
proceed with another measuring operation.
Replacing the battery
Warning! To prevent electric shocks you must
disconnect the testing wires from any power sources
before you open the cover of the battery
compartment.
1. When the batteries are nearly empty the
message "BAT" appears on the right of the display.
The battery must then be replaced.
2. Follow the instructions for replacing batteries.
See the paragraph on changing the battery in this
manual.
3. Dispose of old batteries at a collection point.
Warning! To prevent electric shocks you may not
use the metre until the cover of the battery
compartment has been replaced and fastened.
Placing batteries
1. Disconnect the metre's testing wires.
2. Remove the rubber housing
3. Open the battery cover by removing the screw
with a screwdriver.
4. Place the battery in the compartment. Ensure the
correct polarity.
5. Replace the battery cover. Fasten using the two
screws.
Note.: If your metre is not functioning properly you
must check the fusing and the battery to make sure
they are still in working order and correctly fitted.

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Replacing the fusing
Warning! To prevent electric shocks you must
disconnect the testing wires from any power sources
before you open the cover of the fuse compartment.
1. Disconnect the testing wires from the metre and
all items to be tested.
2. Remove the rubber housing
3. Open the fusing compartment cover by removing
the screw in the cover.
4. Remove the old fusing from the compartment by
carefully pulling it out.
5. Place the new fusing in the holder.
6. Always use fusing of the correct size and
specification (10A/250V fast-reacting for the 10A
range).
7. Replace the fusing cover. Insert the screw and
tighten firmly.
Warning! To prevent electric shocks you may not
use the metre until the cover of the fuse
compartment has been replaced and fastened.
Specifications
Overvoltage category: CATII
Display: 2,000 counts
Polarity: Automatic, (-) indication negative polarity.
Various Graphics
DC voltage
Range Resolution Accuracy
200mV 0.1mV
2000mV 1mV
+/- 0,5% van rdg
+/- 2- figures
20V 0.01mV
200V 0.1mV
+/- 0,8% van rdg
+/- 2- figures
600V 1V +/- 1% van rdg
+/- 2- figures
AC voltage
Range Resolution Accuracy
200V 0.1V +/- 1,2% van rdg
+/- 10- figures
600V 1V 50/60Hz
Direct current
Range Resolution Accuracy
2000 μ1 μA
20mA 10 μA
+/- 1% van rdg
+/- 2- figures
200mA 100 μA +/- 1.2% van rdg
+/- 2- figures
10A 10mA +/- 3.0% van rdg
+/- 2- figures
Resistance
Range Resolution Accuracy
200 Ω0.1 Ω
2000 Ω1 Ω
20k Ω0.01k Ω
200k Ω0.1 k Ω
+/- 0.8% van rdg
+/- 2- figures
2000k Ω1 k Ω+/-1.2% van rdg
+/- 2- figures
Temperature
Range Resolution
-20°C ~+760°C 1°C
-4°F ~1400°F 1°F
Diodetest
Test current
Max 1mA
Open circuit voltage: 2.8 V DC typical