Triplett 9007-A User manual

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TABLE OFCONTENTS
1. Introduction
2. Safety Rules and Warnings
3. International Symbols
4. Product Features
5. Specifications
6. Front Panel
7. Measurement Procedures
8. Test Lead Holders and Stand
9. Maintenance
10. Accessories
1:INTRODUCTION
The Triplett 9007-A isa ruggedized 3½ digit (2000 count)
high performanceprecision digital multimeter with a large
backlit high contrast LCD display. Itsoffering ofmeasurement
features includes ACand DC Voltage and Current,
Resistance, Continuity, Diode Test, Temperature, Frequency
and Capacitance. Theovermolded housing provides impact
and drop resistance ina sleek ergonomic package, and the
convenient Auto Power Off feature maximizes battery life. Its
industry leading CAT III design provides superior resistance to
damage from transient overvoltage’s such as those
experienced indemanding industrial settings. The 9007-A is
well suited foruse inall test environments, from occasional
use in residential applications, toeveryday use by installers,
home theater technicians, security technicians, electricians,
HVAC technicians, and other professionals in the electrical
and electronics industry.
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2:SAFETY RULES & WARNINGS
2.1 Read all instructions inthis manual before using this
meter. Failure todo so may result indamage tothe
meter orinjury tothe user.
2.2 Prior tousing the meter inany situation which could
result ininjury tothe user, inorder toverify that the
meter is functional and producing a valid reading,
test the meter on a circuit(s) known tohave
potentials equivalent tothe potential that istobe
measured. For example, before using the meter to
determine if an AC power line isenergized with
120VAC,test the meter on a line known tobe
energized with 120VAC. Failure todo so may result
indamage tothe meter orinjury tothe user.
2.3 Do not use this meter with itscase open, orwith
parts removed. Doing so may damage the meter
and/or injure the user.
2.4 When using this meter inschools and workshops,
responsible teachers orskilled personnel must
control the usage ofthis meter. Failure toobserve
this precaution may result indamage tothe meter or
injury tothe user.
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2.5 Follow the recommendations ofany Trade
Organizations or Regulatory Agencies whose scope
encompasses the use of this meter. Failure todo so
may result indamage tothe meter orinjury tothe user.
2.6 Do not open this meter formaintenance without
first disconnecting the test leadsfrom all external
circuitry. Failure toobserve this precaution may
result indamage tothe meter orinjury tothe user.
2.7 Repairs and maintenance must only be carried out by
qualified service personnel orqualified electricians /
technicians who know the dangers of, and the safety
rules applicable tothis type ofequipment. Failure to
observe this precaution may result indamage tothe
meter orinjury to the user.
2.8 Always set the meter tothe appropriate range or
mode before connecting it tothe circuitry tobe
tested. Failure to observe this precaution may result
indamage tothe meter orinjury tothe user.
2.9 Check the condition ofthe test leads before making a
measurement. Do not use the test leads if there is
damaged insulation orexposed metal. Failure to
observe this precaution may result in damage to the
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meter or injury to the user.
2.10 Make sure test leads are properly inserted and
seated inthe meter’s input jacks. A loose test lead
may cause the user
tobelieve that no hazard exists, when infact,
dangerous voltages orcurrents may be present.
Failure toobserve
this precaution may result indamage tothe meter or
injury tothe user.
2.11 Do not touch the tips ofthe test leads when making
a measurement. Do not touch live circuitry when
making a measurement. Failure toobserve this
precaution may result indamage tothe meter or
injury tothe user.
2.12 Before using the meter, examine both the meter and
the test leads fordamage. Do not use the meter if
damage (damaged insulation, exposed metal, cracked
case, burnt smell, etc.) is evident. Failure toobserve
this precaution may result in damage tothe meter or
injury tothe user.
2.13 Insert the test leads inthe jacks specified inthe
instructions forperforming particular tests. Inserting
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the test leads in incorrect jacks can damagethe meter
and/or injure the user.
2.14 Do not exceed the maximum voltage orcurrent
limitations ofthe meter (see product specifications).
Doing so may damagethe meter and/or injure the
user.
2.15 Do not apply voltage orcurrent tothe input ofthe
meter when it isset toany ofthe Ohms  ranges.
Doing so may damage the meter and/or injure the
user.
2.16 Do not apply voltage orcurrent tothe input ofthe
meter when it isset tothe Diode Test or
Continuity Beeper modes. Doing so may damage
the meter and/or injure the user.
2.17 Do not attempt to measure a voltage source with the
test leads plugged into the meter’s uAmA or 10A
jacks. Doing so may damage the meter and/or injure
the user.
2.18 Do not rotate the Function switch with the test leads
connected tothe circuitry tobe tested. Doing so may
damage the meter orthe circuitry, and/or injure the
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user.
2.19 Replace fuses only with exact orequivalent fuses.
Do not “bridge” fuses out ofcircuit. Failure to
observe this precaution may result indamage to
the meter or injury tothe user.
2.20 Do not apply voltages tothe input ofthe meter
which are elevated above the earth ground
potential by more than 600V AC/DC. Doing so
may damage the meter and/or injure the user.
2.21 Do not continue touse meter when the “lowbattery”
symbol isdisplayed. The displayed reading may
be inerror andlead the user tobelieve that no hazard
exists, when infact, dangerous voltages orcurrents
may be present. Failure to observe this precaution
may result indamage tothe meter
orinjury tothe user.
2.22 Use caution when working with voltages above 25
volts AC or 35 volts DC. Such voltages may cause a
life threatening electrical shock.
2.23 This meter isnot foruse by children. Failure toobserve
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this precaution may result indamage tothe meter or
injury tothe user.
2.24 Do not use this meter tomake measurements in
adverse environments such as rain, snow, fog, or
locations with steam, explosive gases ordusts.
Doing so may damage the meter and/or injure the
user.
2.25 Do not use meter incondensing atmospheres.
That is, do not use meter inconditions where
ambient temperature and humidity could cause
condensation ofwater inside ofmeter. Doing so
may cause injury tothe user.
2.26 Do not use the meter if either the meter orthe test
leads are wet, either from exposuretothe weather, or
after cleaning the case ofthe meter. Doing so may
cause injury tothe user.
2.27 Do not attempt immediate use ofthe meter when
bringing it from a cold environment toa warm
environment. Condensation ofwater, inside and
outside ofthe meter, may produce dangerous
measuring conditions. Allow the meter towarm to
room temperature before using. Failure to observe
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this precaution may result indamage tothe meter or
injury tothe user.
2.28 Do not modify the meter. Changing the design
may make the meter unsafe and may result in
injury tothe user.
2.29 Use caution when attempting toevaluate if a
dangerous voltage ispresent. The meter willnot
read ACvoltage if it isset toDC, nor willit read DC
if it isset toAC. For example, if the meter isset to
200VDC, it willnot measure a dangerous AC
voltage, even if the probes are inserted into a
household AC wall outlet.
2.30 Do not touch the metallic portion ofone test lead if the
other test lead isconnected toa live circuit. The
current from the live circuit may pass through the
meter and appear on the unconnected test lead.
Failure toobserve this warning may result inuser
injury.
2.31 Do not attempt touse meter when no display ispresent
on LCD.Doing so may damage the meter and/or injure
the user.
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2.32 Use caution when measuring circuits containing
capacitors. Capacitors can store dangerous orlethal
levels ofelectricity, even when the circuitry which they
are inhas been disconnected from itspower source.
Some capacitors could source enough energy to
damage the meter and/or injure the user.
2.33 Do not use the meter if there isevidence ofchemical
leakage from the battery. Leakagecould damage
meter and lead to injury ofuser.
2.34 Do not use this meter tomeasurecurrent incircuits
whose open circuit voltage exceeds 250V AC/DC.
The meter’s fuses are rated at 250V max. Failure to
observe this precaution may result indamage tothe
meter orinjury tothe user.
2.35 When you use the meter tocheck a high-voltage
circuit, do not trytoconnect both test leads at once.
Instead, clip one probe tothe neutral orground lead
ofthe circuit (usually a bare, green, orwhite wire in
ACwiring circuits) using the insulatedslip-on
Alligator Clips.Then probe forvoltages with the other
test lead.This helps prevent you from accidentally
touching a hot wire, since you need to concentrate
on only one test lead. Failure toobserve this
precaution may result indamage tothe meter or
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