Sanwa RD700 User manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
RD700
DIGITAL MULTIMETER
RD701

CONTENS
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*Before use, read the following safety precautions.
1-1 Explanation of Warning Symbols. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1-2 Warning Instruction for Safe Use. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1-3 Overload protections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
[2] APPLICATION AND FEATURES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
[3] NAME OF COMPONENT UNITS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
[4] DESCRIPTION OF FUNCTIONS
4-1 Function Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
4-2 Auto Power Off. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
4-3 Low Battery Indication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
4-4 Measurement Function Select: SELECT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
4-5 Range Hold: RANGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
4-6 Data Hold: HOLD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
4-7 Max Hold: MAX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
4-8 Relative Mode: REL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
4-9 Mis-insertion alarm for current function: ALARM. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
4-10 Words. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
[5] MEASUREMENT PROCEDURE
5-1 Start-Up Inspection 6
5-2 Voltage measurement / Frequency measurement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
5-3 Adapter measurement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
5-4 Resistance measurement and Capacitance measurement /
Testing Diode / Checking Continuity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
5-5 Temperature Measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
5-6 Current Measurement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
[6] MAINTENANCE
6-1 Maintenance and Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
6-2 Calibration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
6-3 Battery and Fuse Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
6-4 Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
[7] AFTER-SALE SERVICE
7-1 Repair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
7-2 For Information or Enquiries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
7-3 Web Site. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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8-1 General Specification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
8-2 Measurement Range and Accuracy .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
[8] SPECIFICATIONS

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[ 1 ] SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
*Before use, read the following safety precautions.
This instruction manual explains how to use your new digital multimeter
RD700 or RD701 safely. Before use, please read this manual thoroughly.
After reading it, keep it together with the product for reference to it when
necessary. The instruction given under the heading of " WARNING" must
be followed to prevent accidental burn or electrical shock.
1-1 Explanation of Warning Symbols
The meaning of the symbols used in this manual and attached to the product
is as follows.
:Very important instruction for safe use.
The warning messages are intended to prevent accidents to operating
personnel such as burn and electrical shock.
The caution messages are intended to prevent damage to the
instrument.
:Dangerous voltage (Take care not to get an electric shock in
voltage measurement.)
:Ground (Allowable applied voltage range between the input terminal
and earth.)
:Direct current (DC) :Alternating current (AC)
:Fuse :Double insulation (Protection Class )
1-2 Warning Instruction for Safe Use
WARNING
To ensure that the meter is used safely, be sure to observe the
instruction when using the instrument.
1. Never use meter on the electric circuit that Exceed 3kVA.
2. Never apply an input signal exceeding the maximum rating
input value.
3. Never use meter if the meter or test leads are damaged or broken.
4. Pay special attention when measuring the voltage of AC 30 Vrms
(42.4V peak) or DC 60V or more to avoid injury.
5. Never use meter for measuring the line connected with
equipment (i.e. motors) that generates induced or surge voltage
since it may exceed the maximum allowable voltage.
6. Never use uncased meter.
7. Be sure to use a fuse of the specified rating or type. Never use a
substitute of the fuse or never make a short circuit of the fuse.
8. When connecting and disconnecting the test leads, first
connecting the ground lead (black one). When disconnecting
them, the ground lead must be disconnected last.

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WARNING
9. Always keep your fingers behind the finger guards on the
probe when making measurements.
10.Be sure to disconnect the test pins from the circuit when
changing the function.
11.Before starting measurement, make sure that the function and
range are properly set in accordance with the measurement.
12.Never use meter with wet hands or in a damp environment.
13.Never open tester case except when replacing batteries or
fuse. Do not attempt any alteration of original specifications.
14.To ensure safety and maintain accuracy, calibrate and
check the tester at least once a year.
15.The multimeter restricts in use in indoor.
1-3 Overload protections
Functions Input terminals Maximum rating input
value Maximum overload protection input
VDC AC 1000V 1050V rms, 1450Vpeak
ADP DC AC 400mV
TEMP Voltage and Current
input prohibited
Hz
V/ADP// / /
/TEMP/Hz
COM
20VAC rms
600VDC/AC rms
µA mA µA/mA COM DC AC 400mA 0.63A/250V Fuse
IR 1.5kA
A A COM DC AC 10A
(10A continuous) 12.5A/500V Fuse IR 20kA
[ 2 ] APPLICATION AND FEATURES
2-1 Applications
This instrument is portable digital multimeter designed for measurement of
weak current circuits. It plays an important role in circuitry analysis by using
additional functions as well as measurements of small type communication
equipment, electrical home appliance, lighting voltage and batteries of
various type.
2-2 Features
The instruments meet the requirements to Safety Standard IEC1010.
Fuse protects the current circuit and the terminals are mis-insertion alarm.
It is the LCD that the value is able to read easily.
The function of the adapter probe is equipped.
The input impedance of the 400mV range is 1000MW.
It is possible to measure Frequency and Temperature. (K-type)
AC coupling True RMS (RD701)

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[ 3 ] NAME OF COMPONENT UNITS
POWER Switch
and FUNCTION
Switch
V Hz ADP
TEMP Measuring
Terminal
Common Input TerminalµA mA Measuring Terminal
AMeasuring
Terminal
Holster
SELECT Button
RANGE Hold
Button
RELATIVE Button
DATA Hold Button /
MAX Hold Button
LCD Display
Test Probe (RED)
Test Probe (BLACK)
Test Pin
Finger Guards Plug
Test Leads (TL-82)

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[ 4 ] DESCRIPTION OF FUNCTIONS
4-1 Function Switch
Turn this switch to turn on and off the power and to select the functions of
"V/ V/ Hz / ADP / / TEMP / µA / mA / A".
4-2 Auto Power Off
The meter will enter a low power consumption sleep mode automatically to
extend battery life after approximately 30 minutes of no function switch or
push button operations. To wake up the meter from Auto Power Off, press
any buttons momentarily or turn the function switch to the OFF position.
Then turn back on again. To disable the Auto Power Off feature, press the
SELECT button while turning the function switch on.
Note: Always turn the function switch to the OFF position when the meter is
not in use.
4-3 Low Battery Indication
If the internal battery has been consumed and the internal battery drops
below approx. 7V, Battery mark is shown in the display.
4-4 Measurement Function Select: SELECT
When the SELECT button is pressed ( ), the functions change as follows.
In the case of ADP, µA, mA & A, the modes change as: .
In the case of , the modes change as:
In the case of TEMP, the modes change as: .
4-5 Range Hold: RANGE
Press the RANGE button momentary to set the manual range mode then
'AUTO' disappears in the display. In manual range mode, press the button
again to step through the ranges. To return to the auto mode, press the
button for 1 sec. or more then AUTO is shown.
Note: Manual mode is not available in and Hz measurement.
4-6 Data Hold: HOLD
When the HOLD button is pressed, the display is hold (' ' is shown on the
display). The display will not changed while the function is active. Press the
button again to cancel the function. (' ' on the display disappears.)
4-7 Max Hold: MAX
The max feature displays the measured maximum value as fast as 30ms in a
single range, and with automatic up range capability. This function is able to
use it with voltage measurement, current measurement and ADP
measurement function. Press the MAX button for 1 second or more to
activate or to exit the max feature in the voltage or current functions.
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with the displaying reading as the reference value. Press the REL button
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4-8 Relative Mode: REL
Relative zero allows the user to offset the meter consecutive measurements
momentarily to activate and to exit relative zero mode.
4-9 Mis-insertion alarm for current function: ALARM
The instrument beeps to warn the user against possible damage to the
instrument due to improper connections to the µA, mA, or Ainput terminals
when other function (like voltage measurement function) is selected.
4-10 Words
AC Sensing
Average: RD700
When measurement is taken by "average", no error is caused as the input
signal is shine wave with no distortion. However, if the input waveform is
distorted sine cave or non-sinusoidal wave, conversion to root-mean
-square values is very difficult, resulting in a large error.
AC coupling True RMS: RD701
When measurement is taken by true r.m.s., the measurement value of
input signal becomes the scales of the signal power and therefore provide
more effective values than those obtained by average value detection.
This multimeter imploys this true RMS circuit, which enables
measurement of sine wave and non-sinusoidal waves like square wave
and triangular wave in r.m.s.
Crest Factor
The crest factor (CF) is expressed by a value obtained by dividing the peak
value of the signal by its RMS value. Most common waveforms such as
sine wave and triangular wave have a relatively cycle have a high crest
factor. The voltages and crest factors of typical waveforms are shown in
the table.
0 to PEAK
VP
RMS Average Crest Factor
Vrms/Vavg
Puls
D=—
T2
T1
1.414 1 0.900 1.414 1.11
1 1 1 1 1
1.732 1 0.866 1.732 1.155
2.000 2 D 2•D
Input waveform
Sine
wave
Square
wave
Triangular
wave
P
0
P
0
P
0
P P
•
T1
T2
1
D
1
D
Vrms Vrms VP/Vrms
Form Factor

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NMRR (Normal Mode Rejection Ratio)
NMRR is the DMM's ability to reject unwanted AC noise effect, which can
cause inaccurate DC measurements. NMRR is typically specified in terms
of dB (decibel). This series has a NMRR specification of >60dB at 50 and
60Hz, which means a good ability to reject the effect of AC noise in DC
measurements.
CMRR (Common Mode Rejection Ratio)
Common mode voltage is voltage present on both the COM and VOLTAGE
input terminals of a DMM, with respect to ground. CMRR is the DMM's
ability to reject common mode voltage effect, which can cause digit rattle or
offset in voltage measurements. This series has a CMRR specifications of
>60dB at DC to 60Hz in ACV function; and >120dB at DC, 50 and 60Hz in
DCV function.
[ 5 ] MEASUREMENT PROCEDURE
5-1 Start-Up Inspection
WARNING
1. Never use meter if the meter or test leads are damaged or broken.
2. Make sure that the test leads are not cut or otherwise damaged.
The buzzer sounds?
Check continuty of test
leads
Main unit
and test leads
damaged?
Set the function at " ".
START
Short the red and black
test pins.
No damaged
No problem.
Start measurement.
Yes
Stop using it and have
it repaired.
Damaged

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5-2 Voltage measurement / Frequency measurement
WARNING
1. Never apply an input signal exceeding the maximum rating input
value.
2. Be sure to disconnect the test pins from the circuit when
changing the function.
3. Always keep your fingers behind the finger guards on the probe
when making measurements.
5-2-1 Voltage measurements
DC/ACV: Maximum rating input value 1000VDC/AC
1) Applications
DCV: Voltage of the battery and DC circuit are measured.
ACV: Sine wave AC voltage such as lighting voltage is measured.
2) Measuring ranges
DCV & ACV: 5 ranges from 400.0mV to 1000V
3) Measurement procedure
Connect the plug of black test lead to COM terminal and plug of red
test lead to Vterminal.
Set the function switch at 'V' or 'V'.
Apply the red and black test pins to the circuit to measure.
For measurement of DCV, apply the black test pin to the negative
potential side of the circuit to measure and the red test pin to the
positive potential side.
For measurement of ACV, apply the red and black test pins to the
circuit to measure.
The reading of Voltage is shown on the display.
After measurement, release the red and black test pins from the
object measured.
Note:
1) AC400.0mV range selection is the manual operation switching by
RANGE button.
2) It may fluctuate the value when the input terminal is opened, because
the input impedance of DC/AC400.0mV range is 1000M . But this is
not malfunction and there is not hindrance in measurement.
3) The accuracy is not specified from 0 to AC10mV (RD701: 0~AC40mV)
when the function was set up to the ACmV range.
4) The reading does not become 0 when the input terminal was shorted.
But this does not bring about the influence to measurement.