Tempo Communications PM100 User manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Read and understand all of the instructions
and safety information in this manual before
operating or servicing this tool.
55500086 REV0 © 2019 Tempo Communications Inc. 02/2020
PM100
Multimeter
999 5193.2 REV 1 © 2004 Greenlee Textron Inc. 7/04
PDMM-20
Multimeter
Multímetro
Contrôleur
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES
MANUEL D’INSTRUCTIONS
Read and understand all of the
instructions and safety information in
this manual before operating or
servicing this tool.
Lea y entienda todas las instrucciones
y la información sobre seguridad que
aparecen en este manual, antes de
manejar esta herramienta o darle
mantenimiento.
Lire attentivement et bien comprendre
toutes les instructions et les
informations sur la sécurité de ce
manuel avant d‘utiliser ou de procéder à
l‘entretien de cet outil.
Auto
V• Ω
SELECT
MAX
450V CAT II
300V CAT III

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Description
The Tempo PM100 Multimeter is a hand-held testing device with the following
measurement capabilities:
• Automatic selection of AC voltage, DC voltage, and resistance
• Manual selection of AC voltage, DC voltage, resistance, continuity, capacitance, and
frequency
It also has non-contact and single-probe voltage detection capability.
Safety
Safety is essential in the use and maintenance of Tempo tools and equipment. This
instruction manual and any markings on the tool provide information for avoiding
hazards and unsafe practices related to the use of this tool. Observe all of the safety
information provided.
Purpose of This Manual
This instruction manual is intended to familiarize all personnel with the safe
operation and maintenance procedures for the Tempo PM100.
Keep this manual available to all personnel. Replacement manuals are available upon
request at no charge.
All specications are nominal and may change as design improvements occur.
Tempo Communications Inc. shall not be liable for damages resulting from
misapplication or misuse of its products.
KEEP THIS MANUAL

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Important Safety Information
SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL
This symbol is used to call your attention to hazards or unsafe practices which could
result in an injury or property damage. The signal word, dened below, indicates the
severity of the hazard. The message after the signal word provides information for
preventing or avoiding the hazard.
Immediate hazards which, if not avoided, WILL result in severe injury or death.
Hazards which, if not avoided, COULD result in severe injury or death.
Hazards or unsafe practices which, if not avoided, MAY result in injury or property
damage.
Read and understand this material before operating or servicing
this equipment. Failure to understand how to safely operate this tool
could result in an accident causing serious injury or death.
Electric shock hazard:
Contact with live circuits could result in severe injury
or death.
Electric shock hazard:
• Do not apply more than the rated voltage between any two input terminals, or between any
input terminal and earth ground.
• Do not contact the test lead tips or any uninsulated portion of the accessory.
Failure to observe these warnings could result in severe injury or death.
KEEP THIS MANUAL

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Important Safety Information
Electric shock hazard:
• Do not expose this unit to rain or moisture.
• Do not use the unit if it is wet or damaged.
• Check test leads before use. They must be clean and dry, and the insulation must be in
good condition.
• Use this unit for the manufacturer's intended purpose only, as described in this manual.
Any other use can impair the protection provided by the unit.
Failure to observe these warnings could result in severe injury or death.
Electric shock hazard:
• Do not operate with the case or battery cover open.
• Before opening the case or battery cover, remove the test leads from the circuit and shut
off the unit.
Failure to observe these precautions may result in injury and can damage the instrument.
Electric shock hazard:
• Unless measuring voltage, shut off and lock out power. Make sure that all capacitors are
discharged. Voltage must not be present.
• Using this unit near equipment that generates electromagnetic interference can result in
unstable or inaccurate readings.
Failure to observe these warnings could result in severe injury or death.
Electric shock hazard:
• Do not change the measurement function while the test leads are connected to a
component or circuit.
• Do not use the meter to measure voltages in circuits that could be damaged by the Auto
V•Ω mode’s low input impedance (approximately 160 kΩ).
• Do not attempt to repair this unit. It contains no userserviceable parts.
• Do not expose the unit to extremes in temperature or high humidity. Refer to
“Specications.”
Failure to observe these precautions may result in injury and can damage the unit.
NOTE: The test leads of this unit are not removable. Do not attempt to remove them.

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Auto
V • Ω
SELECT
MAX
450V CAT II
300V CAT III
1
2
3
4
5
8–10
11
12–17
20
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Identication
1. LCD display
2. Selector button
3. Negative, common (COM), or
ground input terminal for all
measurements
4. Positive (+) input terminal for
all measurements
5. EF antenna
Display Icons
6. Automatic ranging is enabled
7. Low battery indicator
8. μ micro (10-6)
9. F Farad
10. n nano (10-9)
11. O.L Overload indicator
12. m milli (10-3)
13. V Volts
14. M Mega (106)
15. k kilo (103)
16. Ω Ohms
17. Hz Hertz
18. AC measurement is selected
19. Low input impedance is active
20. – Polarity indicator
Symbols on the Unit
Warning—Read the instruction manual
Double insulation
NOTE: Unidentied icons are
not used on this model.
Auto
V • Ω
SELECT
MAX
450V CATII
300V CATIII
1
2
3
4
5
8–10
11
12–17
20
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Auto
V • Ω
SELECT
MAX
450V CATII
300V CATIII
1
2
3
4
5
8–10
11
12–17
20
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1819
Auto
V • Ω
SELECT
MAX
450V CATII
300V CATIII
1
2
3
4
5
8–10
11
12–17
20
6 7
1819
Auto
V
• Ω
SELECT
MAX
450V CATII
300V CATIII
1
2
3
4
5
8–10
11
12–17
20
6 7
1819
Auto
V • Ω
SELECT
MAX
450V CATII
300V CATIII
1
2
3
4
5
8–10
11
12–17
20
6 7
1819
Auto
V • Ω
SELECT
MAX
450V CATII
300V CATIII
1
2
3
4
5
8–10
11
12–17
20
6 7
1819
Auto
V • Ω
SELECT
MAX
450V CAT II
300V CAT III
1
2
3
4
5
8–10
11
12–17
20
6 7
1819

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Electric shock hazard:
Contact with live circuits could result in severe injury
or death.
Electric shock hazard:
• Do not change the measurement function while the test leads are connected to a
component or circuit.
• Do not use the meter to measure voltages in circuits that could be damaged by the Auto
V•Ω mode’s low input impedance (approximately 160 kΩ).
Failure to observe these precautions may result in injury and can damage the unit.
Using the Features
• Low Impedance Auto V•Ω Mode In this mode, the meter automatically selects the
proper
measurement based on the input.
– If there is no input, “Auto” appears on the display.
– If voltage above approximately 2 volts AC or DC is present, voltage is displayed.
The meter
beeps once when switching from Auto to voltage measurement.
– If both AC and DC voltages are present, the larger voltage is displayed.
– If no voltage is present and there is resistance less than 6 MΩ, resistance is
displayed.
This mode features low input impedance to mask stray or “ghost” voltage pickup. The
input impedance is approximately 160 kΩ.
Overload Alert Feature: When above rated voltage is present (450 V), the meter
displays “OL”, with a warning beep tone. Disconnect the test leads from the voltage
source immediately.
Function Lock Feature: When a measurement is being displayed in Auto V•Ω mode,
pressing the button one time will lock in that function. Pressing the button again will
return the multimeter to Auto V•Ω mode. It is sometimes useful to “lock in” a function.
This may be helpful for measuring low voltages.
•Intelligent Automatic Power Off (APO) To extend battery life, the meter shuts itself
off after approximately 3 minutes of inactivity. Inactivity occurs when the selector
button is not pressed. The meter will not enter APO when there are signicant readings
over 10% of the range or non-OL readings for resistance and continuity.
Operation

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PDMM-20
Operation (cont’d)
Settings Table
To measure
this value
Auto
V
•
Ω
EF
Resistance
Capacitance
Frequency
Continuity
Continue to momentarily
press SELECT until these icons
appear on the display
Volts DC
Volts AC
Operation (cont’d)
1. Press and hold the selector button for 1 second to turn the meter on. The default
mode is
Auto V•Ω.
2. The Settings Table shows the meter’s functions. To change to the next function,
momentarily
press the selector button. Refer to “Typical Measurements” for specic
measurement
instructions.
3. Test the unit on a known functioning circuit or component.
• If the unit does not function as expected on a known functioning circuit, reset the
microprocessor by pressing and holding the selector button for 6 seconds.
• If the unit still does not function as expected, replace the battery.
• If the unit still does not function as expected, send the unit to Tempo for repair.

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Typical Measurements
Voltage
Measurement
Continuity
Check
Resistance
Measurement

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PDMM-20
Typical Measurements
Capacitance
Measurement
Frequency
Electric Field
Detection
A–Non-contact
OR
B–Contact

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Accuracy
Refer to “Specications” for operating conditions and temperature coecient.
Accuracy is specied as follows: ± (a percentage of the reading + a xed amount) at 23 °C ± 5 °C (73
°F ± 9 °F), less than 75% relative humidity.
DCV
Range Accuracy
6.000 V ± (0.5% + 0.003 V)
60.00 V ± (1.0% + 0.05 V)
450.0 V ± (1.2% + 0.5 V)
Input impedance: 160 kΩ, 160 pF
Resistance (Auto V•Ω mode)
Range Accuracy
6.000 kΩ ± (1.2% + 0.006 kΩ)*
60.00 kΩ ± (1.0% + 0.04 kΩ)
600.0 kΩ ± (1.0% + 0.4 kΩ)
6.000 MΩ ± (2.0% + 0.004 MΩ)
Open circuit voltage: 0.4 V typical
* Add 0.040 kΩ to specied accuracy when reading is below 1.200 kΩ.
Wireless Electric Field Detection (EF)
Typical Voltage Bar graph indication
15 V to 55 V –
30 V to 85 V – –
45 V to 145 V – – –
75 V to 190 V – – – –
above 105 V – – – – –
Indication: Bar graph segments and audible beep tones are
proportional to the eld strength.
Detection frequency: 50/60 Hz
Detection antenna: Top left meter corner
ACV
Range
(50 to 60 Hz) Accuracy
6.000 V ± (1.5% + 0.005 V)
60.00 V ± (1.5% + 0.05 V)
450.0 V ± (1.5% + 0.5 V)
CMRR is less than 60 dB @ DC to 60 Hz, Rs = 1 kΩ
Input impedance: 160 kΩ, 160 pF