SP tools SP62011 User manual

USER MANUAL
IMPORTANT
ALL PERSONS WHO ARE TO USE THIS EQUIPMENT MUST THOROUGHLY READ
AND UNDERSTAND THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL PRIOR TO OPERATION.
SP62011
DIGITAL
AUTOMOTIVE
MULTIMETER
RETAIN THESE INSTRUCTIONS
AND ATTACH RECEIPT TO
MANUAL FOR FUTURE
REFERENCE
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the customer as it will be required in the
event of a claim under warranty.
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CONTENTS
Safety Information 2
Symbols 3
Controls & Jacks 3
Symbols & Annunciators 4
Specifications 5
Tables / Graphs 5
Operation Instructions 6
Replacing battery / fuse 12
Limited Warranty 13
INTRODUCTUCTION
SAFETY INFORMATION
The following safety information must be observed to insure maximum personal safety
during the operation at this meter:
Do not use the meter if the meter or test leads look damaged, or if you suspect that the
meter is not operating properly.
Never ground yourself when taking electrical measurements. Do not touch exposed
metal pipes, outlets, fixtures, etc., which might be at ground potential. Keep your body
isolated from ground by using dry clothing, rubber shoes, rubber mats, or any approved
insulating material.
Turn off power to the circuit under test before cutting, unsoldering, or breaking the circuit.
Small amounts of current can be dangerous.
Use caution when working above 60V dc or 30V ac rms. such voltages pose a shock
hazard.
When using the probes, keep your fingers behind the finger guards on the probes.
Measuring voltage which exceeds the limits of the multimeter may damage the meter
and expose the operator to a shock hazard. Always recognize the meter voltage limits
as stated on the front of the meter.
Never apply voltage or current to the meter that exceeds the specified maximum:
Input Limits
Input Limits
Function
Maximum Input
Frequency,
Resistance,
Capacitance,
Duty Cycle,
Diode test,
Continuity
Temperature
RPM, DWELL,
Pulse width
250V DC/AC
V DC or V AC
1000V DC, 700V AC
mA DC/AC 400mA DC/AC
A DC/AC
20A DC/AC (30
seconds max every 15
minutes)

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MAX
FVAm
mA
20A
POWER
OFF
COM
AUTO
6
For 30sec.MAX
every 15 min.
5
MAX 400mA
FUSED
MAX 20A FUSED
!
MAX
700V
20A mA
AC
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10
9
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+
#CYL
%ms
Hz
C
DC AC
F
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4 2
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n
%Hz
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REL
DC
3
4
2
7
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SYMBOLS
This symbol adjacent to another symbol, terminal or operating device indicates that
the operator must refer to an explanation in the Operating Instructions to avoid
personal injury or damage to the meter.
This WARNING symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which if not
avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
This CAUTION symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which if not
avoided, may result damage to the product.
This symbol advises the user that the terminal(s) so marked must not be connected
to a circuit point at which the voltage with respect to earth ground exceeds (in this
case) 500 VAC or VDC.
This symbol adjacent to one or more terminals identifies them as being
associated with ranges that may, in normal use, be subjected to particularly hazardous voltages.
For maximum safety, the meter and its test leads should not be handled when these terminals are
energized
CONTROLS AND JACKS
Large 4000 count Liquid Crystal Display
1. with symbolic signs.
2. Function switch
3. Positive (+) input jack for DC/AC Voltage,
current, Hz/ %duty cycle, Ohms, Diode,
Continuity, Capacitance, Temperature (℃or ℉)
measurements, RPM, DWELL, Pulse width
4. COM (negative) input jack.
5. (positive) input jack for DC/AC μA/mA
6. 20A (positive) input jack for 20A DC or
7. AC measurements.
8. Data Hold and backlight pushbutton.
9. Relative pushbutton.
10. RPM, DWELL, Hz/%, mS+/_ button.
11. Mode push button.
MAX
500V

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SYMBOLS AND ANNUNCIATORS
Continuity
BAT Low Battery
Diode
DATA HOLD Data Hold
AUTO Auto Ranging
AC Alternating Current or Voltage
DC Direct Current or Voltage
SPECIFICATIONS
The instrument complies with: IEC 1010-1 EN61010-1.
Insulation: Class2, Double insulation.
Overvoltage category: CATII 1000V.
Display: 4000 counts LCD display with function indication.
Polarity: Automatic, (-) negative polarity indication.
Over range: “OL” mark indication.
Low battery indication: The “BAT” is displayed when the battery voltage drops below the
operating level.
Measurement rate: 2 times per second, nominal.
Auto power off: Meter automatically shuts down after approx. 30 minutes of inactivity.
Operating environment: 0 oC to 50 oC (32
o
F to 122
o
F) at < 70 % relative humidity.
Storage temperature: -20 oC to 60 oC (-4
o
F to 140
o
F) at < 80 % relative humidity.
For inside use, max height: 2000m
Pollution degree: 2
Power: One 9V battery, NEDA 1604, IEC 6F22.
Dimensions: 146 (H) x 66.2 (W) x 41.5 (D) mm
Weight: Approx.: 200g.
Accuracy is given at 18 oC to 28 oC (65
o
F to 83
o
F), less than 70 % RH

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RPM (Tach)
Range
Resolution
Accuracy
RPM 4
600~400
0
RPM
1 RPM
+2 % of
rdg + 4
dgts
600~120
00
RPM
(X10
RPM)
10 RPM
RPM 2
300~400
0
RPM
1 RPM
300~600
0
RPM
(X10
RPM)
10 RPM
Effect Reading: >600 RPM
Overload protection: 250V dc or ac rms.
DEWLL ANGLE
Cylind
er
Range
Resolution
Accuracy
4CYL
0~90.0
°
0.1
°
+2.0% of
rdg
+ 4 dgts
5CYL
0~72.0
°
6CYL
0~60.0
°
8CYL
0~45.0
°
Overload protection: 250V dc or ac rms.
DC Voltage (Auto-ranging)
Range
Resolution
Accuracy
400.0mV
0.1mV
+0.5% of rdg
+ 2 dgts
4.000V
1mV
+1.5% of rdg
+ 2 dgts
40.00V
10mV
400.0V
100mV
1000V
1V
+1.8% of rdg
+ 2 dgts
Input Impedance: 10MΩ.
Maximum Input: 1000V dc or 700V ac rms.

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AC Voltage (Auto-ranging except 400mV)
Range
Resolution
Accuracy
400.0m
V
0.1mV
+1.5%of rdg
+ 30 dgts
4.000V
1mV
+1.0% of rdg
+ 3 dgts
40.00V
10mV
+1.5% of rdg
+ 3 dgts
400.0V
100mV
700V
1V
+2.0% of rdg
+ 4 dgts
Input Impedance: 10MΩ. Frequency Range:50 to 400Hz
Maximum Input: 1000V dc or 700V ac rms.
DC Current(Auto-ranging for mA and A)
Range
Resolution
Accuracy
40.00mA
10uA
+1.5% of rdg
+ 3 dgts
400.0mA
100uA
4A
1mA
+2.5% of rdg
+ 5 dgts
20A
10mA
Overload Protection: 0.5A / 250V and 20A / 250V Fuse.
Maximum Input: 400mA dc or 400mA ac rms on mA ranges,20A dc or ac rms on 20A range.
AC Current (Auto-ranging for mA and A)
Range
Resolution
Accuracy
40.00mA
10uA
+1.8% of rdg
+ 5 dgts
400.0mA
100uA
4A
1mA
+3.0% of rdg
+ 7 dgts
20A
10mA
Overload Protection: 0.5A / 250V and 20A / 250V Fuse. Frequency Range: 50 to 400 Hz
Maximum Input: 400mA dc or 400mA ac rms on mA ranges, 20A dc or ac rms on 20A range.
Resistance (Auto-ranging)
Range
Resolut
ion
Accuracy
400.0Ω
0.1Ω
+1.2% of rdg
+ 4 dgts
4.000kΩ
1Ω
+1.0% of rdg
+ 2 dgts
40.00kΩ
10Ω
+1.2% of rdg
+ 2 dgts
400.0kΩ
100Ω
4.000MΩ
1kΩ
40.00MΩ
10kΩ
+2.0% of rdg
+ 3 dgts
Input Protection: 250V dc or 250V ac rms.

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Capacitance (Auto-ranging)
Range
Resoluti
on
Accuracy
40.00nF
10pF
+5.0% of rdg
+ 7 dgts
400.0nF
0.1nF
+3.0% of rdg
+ 5 dgts
4.000uF
1nF
40.00uF
10nF
100.0uF
0.1uF
+5.0% of rdg
+ 5 dgts
Input Protection: 250V dc or 250V ac rms.
Frequency (Auto-ranging)
Range
Resolution
Accuracy
5Hz
0.001Hz
+1.5% of rdg
+ 5 dgts
50Hz
0.01Hz
500Hz
0.1Hz
+1.2% of rdg
+ 3 dgts
5kHz
1Hz
50kHz
10Hz
500kHz
100Hz
10MHz
1kHz
+1.5% of rdg
+ 4 dgts
Sensitivity: <0.5V RMS while ≤1MHz;
Sensitivity: >3V RMS while >1MHz;
Overload protection: 250V dc or ac rms.
Duty Cycle
Range
Resolution
Accuracy
0.1%~99.
9%
0.1%
+1.2% of rdg
+ 2 dgts
Pulse width: >100us, <100ms; Frequency width: 5Hz – 150kHz
Sensitivity: <0.5V RMS Overload protection: 250V dc or ac rms.
Pulse Width
Range
Resoluti
on
Accuracy
1.0~
10.0ms
0.1ms
+3% of rdg
+10 dgts
Overload protection: 250V dc or ac rms

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Temperature:
Range
Resolutio
n
Accuracy
-20
o
C~+760
o
C
1
o
C
+3% of rdg
+3dgts
(Meter
only,
probe
accuracy
not
included)
-4
o
F~+1400
o
F 1
o
F
Sensor: Type K Thermocouple
Diode Test
Test
current
Resoluti
on
Accuracy
0.3mA
typical
1 mV
+10% of rdg
+ 5 dgts
Open circuit voltage: 1.5V dc typical / Overload protection: 250V dc or ac rms.
Audible continuity
Audible threshold: Less than150Ω; Test current: <0.3mA
Overload protection: 250V dc or ac rms.
OPERATION
WARNING: Risk of electrocution. High-voltage circuits, both AC and DC, are very dangerous
and should be measured with great care.
1. ALWAYS turn the function switch to the OFF position when the meter is not in use. This meter
has Auto OFF that automatically shuts the meter OFF if 30 minutes elapse between uses.
2. If “OL” appears in the display during a measurement, the value exceeds the range you have
selected. Change to a higher range.
NOTE: On some low AC and DC voltage ranges, with the test leads not connected to a device, the
display may show a random, changing reading. This is normal and is caused by the high-input
sensitivity. The reading will stabilize and give a proper measurement when connected to a circuit.
MODE BUTTON
To select DC/AC Voltage, DC/AC Current, Resistance, Diode, continuity and Capacitance check.
STROKE 4/2(DIS) Hz.% ms CYL BUTTON
To select STROKE 4/2(DIS) Hz.% ms CYL range
DATA HOLD / BACKLIGHT BUTTON
The Data Hold function allows the meter to "freeze" a measurement for later reference.
Press the DATA HOLD button to “freeze” the reading on the indicator.
The indicator “HOLD” will be appear in the display.

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Press the DATA HOLD button to return to normal operation.
If Press the BACKLIGHT button 2 seconds the display light ON
Press BACKLIGHT button2 seconds again to exit the light mode.
RELATIVE BUTTON
The relative measurement feature allows you to make measurements relative to a stored
reference value. A reference voltage, current, etc. can be stored and measurements made in
comparison to that value. The displayed value is the difference between the reference value and
the measured value.
1. Perform any measurement as described in the operating instructions.
2. Press the RELATIVE button to store the reading in the display and the "REL" indicator will appear
on the display.
3. The display will now indicate the difference between the stored value and the measured value.
4. Press the RELATIVE button to return to normal operation.
AC or DC Voltage Measurements
1. Insert the black test lead banana plug into the negative COM jack and the red test lead
banana plug into the positive Vjack.
2. Turn the rotary switch to the VDC/AC position.
3. Press the MODE button to select AC or DC Voltage
4. Touch the test probes to the circuit under test and read the voltage on the display.
Note: Pressing the Hz/% button while in the voltage function will switch the display to frequency
or duty cycle
AC or DC Current Measurements
CAUTION: Do not make current measurements on the 20A scale for longer than 30
seconds every 15 minutes. Exceeding 30 seconds may cause damage to the meter and/or the test
leads.
1. Insert the black test lead banana plug into the negative COM jack and the red test lead banana
plug into the;
1. Positive uA/mA jack for currents to 400mA
2. Positive 20A jack for currents to20A
3. Turn the rotary switch to the uA, mA or A position.
4. Press the MODE button to select AC or DC current
5. Touch the test probes in series with the circuit under test and read the current on the display.

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Resistance or Diode or Continuity or Capacitance Measurements
WARNING: To avoid electric shock, disconnect power to the unit under test and discharge all
capacitors before taking any resistance or capacitance measurements.
1. Insert the black test lead banana plug into the negative COM jack and the red test lead
banana plug into the positive Ω•))) CAP jack.
2. Turn the rotary switch to the Ω•))) CAP position.
3Press the MODE button to select Ωor or •))) or CAP
4. Connect the test probes to the two ends of the Resistance, Diode, Continuity and
capacitance or circuit to be measured.
5. Read the measured value from the LCD display
6. When on the continuity range, a beeping sound shall be heard if the resistance is lower
than 150Ω
7. When measuring the forward voltage across diode a normal diode will indicate 0.4V or
0.7V and the reverse voltage will indicate “OL” (same as on open condition). For a short-
circuited diode, a value 0 mV will be display.
8. When checking in-circuit capacitance, be sure that the circuit has all power removed and
all capacitors are fully discharged. The range control mode in capacitance measurement is
auto- ranging.
Frequency or Duty Cycle Measurements
1. Insert the black test lead banana plug into the negative COM jack and the red test lead
banana plug into the positive HZ jack.
2. Turn the rotary switch to the Hz %duty position.
3. Press the Hz/% button to select “Hz” or “%”.
Touch the test probes to the circuit or under test and read the frequency or duty cycle on
the display.
Temperature Measurements
1. Insert the type K thermocouple probe black test lead banana plug into the negative COM
jack and the red test lead banana plug into the positive +jack.
2. Turn the rotary switch to the select oCor oF.
3. Read the temperature on the display

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Pulse Width Measurements
1. Insert the black test lead banana plug into the negative COM jack and the red test lead banana
plug into the positive +jack.
2. Turn the rotary switch to the Pulse Width position.
3. Connect the back test probe to ground and connect the red test probe to the signal wire that
connects to the component to be measured
Note: the applied time for most fuel injectors is displayed on the negative (-) slope
RPM (TACH) Measurements
1. Select the RPM range with the rotary switch
2. Select the X10 RPM range with rotary switch (1,000 to 12,000 RPM). Multiply the displayed
reading times by ten to get actual RPM
3. Press STROKE 4/2 (DIS) button toward select through RPM 4 for 4-stroke, RPM 2 For 2-stroke
and DIS The wire connection diagram pleases ref. Fig.4.
4. Insert the inductive pickup connecting terminal into the meter
5. Ground lead in COM terminal.
6. Output lead in RPM terminal.
7. Connect the inductive pickup to a spark plug wire. If no reading is received, unhook the clamp,
turn it over and connect again.
Note:
Position the inductive pick-up as far away from the distributor and the exhaust manifold
as possible.
Position the inductive pick-up to within six inches of the spark plug or move it to another
plug wire if no reading or an erratic reading is received
RPM4: For RPM of 4-stroke engines which have 1 ignition on every 4 engine strokes
RPM2: For RPM of DIS (Distributorless Ignition System) & 2-stroke engines which Have 1
ignition on every 2 engine strokes
DWELL ANGLE Measurement
1. Insert the black test lead banana plug into the negative COM jack and the red test lead banana
plug into the positive +jack.
2. Turn the rotary switch to the corresponding position of 4CYL, 5CYL, 6CYL, 8CYL on the “DWELL”
range.
3. Connect red test probe into “breaker points” or “-“terminal of battery.
4. Crank engine. The display will show RPM reading.

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REPLACING THE BATTERY
WARNING: To avoid electric shock, disconnect the test leads from any source of voltage before
removing the battery door.
1. When the batteries become exhausted or drop below the operating voltage, “BAT” will appear
in the right-hand side of the LCD display. The battery should be replaced.
2. Follow instructions for installing battery. See the Battery Installation section of this manual.
3. Dispose of the old battery properly.
WARNING: To avoid electric shock, do not operate your meter until the battery door is in place
and fastened securely.
BATTERY INSTALLATION
WARNING: To avoid electric shock, disconnect the test leads from any source of voltage
before removing the battery door.
1. Disconnect the test leads from the meter.
2. Open the battery door by loosening the screw using a Phillips head screwdriver.
3. Insert the battery into battery holder, observing the correct polarity.
4. Put the battery door back in place. Secure with the two screws.
WARNING: To avoid electric shock, do not operate the meter until the battery door is in place
and fastened securely.
NOTE: If your meter does not work properly, check the fuses and battery to make sure that they
are still good and that they are properly inserted.
REPLACING THE FUSES
WARNING: To avoid electric shock, disconnect the test leads from any source of voltage before
removing the fuse door.
1. Disconnect the test leads from the meter and any item under test.
2. Open the fuse door by loosening the screw on the door using a Phillips head screwdriver.
3. Remove the old fuse from its holder by gently pulling it out.
3. Install the new fuse into the holder.
4. Always use a fuse of the proper size and value (0.5A/250V fast blow for the 400mA range,
20A/250V fast blow for the20A range).
1. Put the fuse door back in place. Insert the screw and tighten it securely.

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LIMITED WARRANTY
This Limited Warranty applies only to new products* distributed by SP Tools Pty Ltd (“SP Tools”). It is a condition of this Limited
Warranty Policy that the purchaser read the owner’s manual for the product and only use the product to the extent or for the
purposes stated therein. The purchaser must also ensure that all servicing requirements are completed as listed in the owner’s
manual (said servicing is at the owner’s expense). We recommend that all servicing is completed by an authorised service agent and
that records of said servicing are retained by the purchaser as proof in the event of a warranty claim.
Whilst the owner’s manual, packaging, and/or other documentation supplied with SP Tools’ products may provide details in respect
of a Limited Warranty, the terms set out herein supersede these matters, and this Limited Warranty applies in their place. This
warranty is no less advantageous than otherwise described in such other documentation.
SP Tools agrees, subject to the terms and conditions specified below, to repair or replace at SP Tools’ cost, the product purchased by
you when the product does not perform in accordance with its specifications during the limited warranty period, due to any fault in
manufacturing, materials and/or workmanship. SP Tools is not liable to repair or replace products that the purchaser uses in a
manner that is inconsistent with the owner’s manual or in the circumstances set out in paragraphs 1.1 – 1.7 below.
The benefits to the purchaser under this warranty are in addition to other rights and remedies under the Competition and Consumer
Act 2010 (Cth). The limited warranty period, within which a defect in the product must appear, commences from the date of
purchase and ceases on expiration of the specified term below.
THE LIMITED WARRANTY PERIOD
• SP Speciality Tools – 12 Months
THE PURCHASERS ATTENTION IS DRAWN TO THE FOLLOWING
To the extent permitted by law and subject to this Limited Warranty, and as part of the terms of the sale of the equipment or part
thereof: SP Tools shall not be liable for any form of loss, damage, cost, injury or harm of any kind (whether direct, indirect, special
or consequential) howsoever arising from the use or supply of the equipment to the purchaser.
EXCLUSIONS TO LIMITED WARRANTY POILICY
This Limited Warranty will not apply where the equipment or any part thereof:
1.1 Fails due to an accident (including liquid spillage), abuse, misuse, neglect or normal wear and tear;
1.2 Has been used in a manner other than for which it was originally designed;
1.3 Has been tampered with or is otherwise than as supplied by SP Tools;
1.4 Where any damage, malfunction or other failure of the equipment or any part thereof resulted directly or indirectly from
unauthorized persons, adjusting or failing to adjust any part requiring normal maintenance and service (examples include
adjustment of tappets, air filter maintenance, lubrication and tightening of screws nuts and bolts);
1.5 Malfunctions due to the use of defective or incompatible accessories;
1.6 Is damaged by lightning or thunderstorm activity; or
1.7 Has been transported to a country where no authorised Service Agents exist.
CLAIMING WARRANTY
This Limited Warranty may be claimed on in the following manner:
2.1 In order to make a claim under this Limited Warranty, the purchaser must deliver the equipment or any part thereof to an
SP Tools authorised repair agent and pay all costs of transportation and all costs incidental to making a claim under
this Limited Warranty. The purchaser must first contact SP Tools (contact details described above) and request the
delivery address of an SP Tools authorised repair agent.
2.2 The purchaser must deliver to the repair agent written reasons why the purchaser considers that the purchaser has a claim
under this Limited Warranty and must provide all necessary details, including:
• The place, date and from whom the unit or part was purchased.
• The unit or part involved, Model and Serial Number.
• The defect, malfunction or failure in respect of which the claim is being made.
• Proof of service of the unit or part (if applicable)
• Proof of purchase in respect of the unit or part.
2.3 If the Limited Warranty claim is valid, the repair agent will carry out repairs and return the product at no charge to the
purchaser. These repairs are limited to the Limited Warranty fault identified and as such will not include any other faults due to
misuse, abuse, failure to maintain, fair wear and tear or the replacement of serviceable items such as oil, spark plugs, air filters,
fuel etc.
Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under Consumer Law. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a
major failure and for compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage. You are also entitled to have the goods
repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure.
Note:Units which are failing to perform in accordance with specifications due to non-warrantable causes will be subject to freight,
repair and or quote charge