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1
Triplett Model 9310-A
CONTENTS PAGE
1. Introduction 1
2. Safety Rules and Warnings 2 - 7
3. International Symbols 8
4. Product Features 8
5. Specifications 9 - 11
6. Front and Rear Panels, Display Details 12 - 17
7. Preparation for Use 18 - 19
8. General Measurement Procedures 20 - 21
9. Specific Measurement Procedures 22 - 31
AC & DC Voltage 22 - 24
AC & DC Current 24 - 25
Resistance 26 - 27
Diode 28
Continuity 28 - 29
Capacitance 29 - 30
Frequency & Duty Cycle 30 - 31
Temperature 31
10. Maintenance 32
11. Accessories 33
12. Warranty 34
1: INTRODUCTION
The Triplett Model 9310-A is a 3 3/4 digit, handheld, battery operated, autoranging
Clamp-On Ammeter and Multi-tester. It performs the basic electrical measure-
ments required by the homeowner as well as advanced measurements useful to
the professional electrician. It measures AC and DC Voltage, AC and DC Current,
and Resistance (Ohms). It also has a Diode Test function, and a Continuity Beeper.
Advanced functions include the measurement of Capacitance, Frequency, and Tem-
perature. A backlit LCD display makes the meter useful in areas with poor lighting
and convenience features like Data Hold and Auto Power Off add to the useful-
ness of the product. Overload protection makes the meter resistant to damage
from accidental overloads.
84-857
12/04
Triplett Model 9310-A
99 Washington Street
Melrose, MA 02176
Phone 781-665-1400
Toll Free 1-800-517-8431
Visit us at www.TestEquipmentDepot.com
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2: SAFETY RULES & WARNINGS
2.1 Read all instructions in this manual before using this meter. Failure to do so
may result in damage to the meter or injury to the user.
2.2 Prior to using the meter in any situation which could result in injury to the
user, in order to verify that the meter is functional and producing a valid
reading, test the meter on a circuit(s) known to have potentials equivalent to
the potential that is to be measured. For example, before using the meter to
determine if an AC power line is energized with 120VAC, test the meter on a
line known to be energized with 120VAC. Failure to do so may result in
damage to the meter or injury to the user.
2.3 Do not use this meter with its case open, or with parts removed. Doing so
may damage the meter and/or injure the user.
2.4 When using this meter in schools and workshops, responsible teachers or
skilled personnel must control the usage of this meter. Failure to observe this
precaution may result in damage to the meter or injury to the user.
2.5 Follow the recommendations of any Trade Organizations or Regulatory
Agencies whose scope encompasses the use of this meter. Failure to do so
may result in damage to the meter or injury to the user.
2.6 Do not open this meter for maintenance without first disconnecting the test
leads from all external circuitry. Failure to observe this precaution may result
in damage to the meter or injury to the user.
2.7 Repairs and maintenance must only be carried out by qualified service
personnel or qualified electricians / technicians who know the dangers of,
and the safety rules applicable to this type of equipment. Failure to observe
this precaution may result in damage to the meter or injury to the user.
2.8 Always set the meter to the appropriate range or mode before connecting it
to the circuitry to be tested. Failure to observe this precaution may result in
damage to the meter or injury to the user.
2.9 Check the condition of the test leads before making a measurement. Do not
use the test leads if there is damaged insulation or exposed metal. Failure
to observe this precaution may result in damage to the meter or injury to
the user.
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Triplett Model 9310-A
2.10 Make sure test leads are properly inserted and seated in the meter’s input
jacks. A loose test lead may cause the user to believe that no hazard exists,
when in fact, dangerous voltages or currents may be present. Failure to
observe this precaution may result in damage to the meter or injury to
the user.
2.11 Do not touch the tips of the test leads when making a measurement. Do not
touch live circuitry when making a measurement. Failure to observe this
precaution may result in damage to the meter or injury to the user.
2.12 Before using the meter, examine both the meter and the test leads for
damage. Do not use the meter if damage (damaged insulation, exposed
metal, cracked case, burnt smell, etc.) is evident. Failure to observe this
precaution may result in damage to the meter or injury to the user.
2.13 Insert the test leads in the jacks specified in the instructions for performing
particular tests. Inserting the test leads in incorrect jacks can damage the
meter and/or injure the user.
2.14 Do not exceed the maximum voltage or current limitations of the meter
(see product specifications). Doing so may damage the meter and/or
injure the user.
2.15 Do not apply voltage or current to the input of the meter when it is set to any
of the Ohms
Ω
ranges. Doing so may damage the meter and/or injure
the user.
2.16 Do not apply voltage or current to the input of the meter when it is set to the
Diode Test or Continuity Beeper modes. Doing so may damage
the meter and/or injure the user.
2.17 Do not apply voltage or current to the input of the meter when it is set to the
Capacitance mode. Doing so may damage the meter and/or injure
the user.
2.18 Do not apply voltage or current to the input of the meter when it is set to the
Temperature measurement mode. Doing so may damage the meter and/or
injure the user.
2.19 Do not attempt to measure current on bare conductors that are elevated
above earth ground by more than 600V AC.
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Triplett Model 9310-A
2.20 Do not rotate the Function switch with the test leads connected to the
circuitry to be tested. Doing so may damage the meter or the circuitry,
and/or injure the user.
2.21 For maximum safety, turn the equipment or voltage source off before
connecting the test leads. Make certain that no capacitors in the circuit
being tested remain charged to a high voltage. Set the Meter to the
appropriate AC or DC Voltage range. If the voltage is unknown, set the
Meter to the highest range. Re-apply power and observe the meter reading.
2.22 Do not apply voltages to the input of the 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.
2.23 Do not continue to use meter when the “low battery” symbol
+
_
is
displayed. The displayed reading may be in error and lead the user to
believe that no hazard exists, when in fact, dangerous voltages or currents
may be present. Failure to observe this precaution may result in damage to
the meter or injury to the user.
2.24 Use caution when working with voltages above 25 volts AC or 35 volts DC.
Such voltages may cause a life threatening electrical shock.
2.25 This meter is not for use by children. Failure to observe this precaution may
result in damage to the meter or injury to the user.
2.26 Do not use this meter to make measurements in adverse environments such
as rain, snow, fog, or locations with steam, explosive gases or dusts.
Doing so may damage the meter and/or injure the user.
2.27 Do not use meter in condensing atmospheres. That is, do not use meter in
conditions where ambient temperature and humidity could cause condensa-
tion of water inside of meter. Doing so may cause injury to the user.
2.28 Do not use the meter if either the meter or the test leads are wet, either from
exposure to the weather, or after cleaning the case of the meter. Doing so
may cause injury to the user.
2.29 Do not attempt immediate use of the meter when bringing it from a cold
environment to a warm environment. Condensation of water, inside and
outside of the meter, may produce dangerous measuring conditions. Allow
the meter to warm to room temperature before using. Failure to observe
this precaution may result in damage to the meter or injury to the user.
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Triplett Model 9310-A
2.30 Do not modify the meter. Changing the design may make the meter unsafe
and may result in injury to the user.
2.31 Use caution when attempting to evaluate if a dangerous voltage is present.
The meter will not read AC voltage if it is set to DC, nor will it read DC if it
is set to AC. For example, if the meter is set to 400VDC, it will not measure
a dangerous AC voltage, even if the probes are inserted into a household
AC wall outlet.
2.32 Do not touch the metallic portion of one test lead if the other test lead is
connected to a live circuit. The current from the live circuit may pass
through the meter and appear on the unconnected test lead. Failure to
observe this warning may result in user injury.
2.33 Do not attempt to use meter when no display is present on LCD. Doing so
may damage the meter and/or injure the user.
2.34 Use caution when measuring circuits containing capacitors. Capacitors can
store dangerous or lethal levels of electricity, even when the circuitry which
they are in has been disconnected from its power source. Some capacitors
could source enough energy to damage the meter and/or injure the user.
2.35 Use caution when using this meter to measure voltages in industrial appli-
cations where the High Energy circuitry is used. High Energy circuitry is
usually regarded as any circuitry capable of supplying over 4000 watts to a
load before a safety device (like a fuse) interrupts the circuit. For maximum
safety, use of Lineman’s Gloves conforming to ASTM D120 is recommended.
See product specifications for Category III statement.
2.36 Do not attempt to test charged capacitors. Only discharged capacitors may
be tested. If you wish to test a capacitor, discharge it using an approved
method before connecting it to the meter. Caution: Some capacitors
can store dangerous lethal charges. Discharging these capacitors can be
dangerous unless an approved method is used. Failure to observe this pre-
caution may result in damage to the meter or injury to the user.
2.37 When you use the meter to check a high-voltage circuit, do not try to
connect both test leads at once. Instead, clip one probe to the neutral
or ground lead of the circuit (usually a bare, green, or white wire in AC
wiring circuits) using the insulated slip-on Alligator Clips. Then probe
for voltages 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 to observe this precaution may result in damage to
the meter or injury to the user.
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Triplett Model 9310-A
2.38 If there is any doubt about the condition of the meter (i.e. safe vs unsafe),
remove the meter from service and secure it in a location that will prevent
its unintentional use. Failure to observe this precaution may result in
damage to the meter or injury to the user.
2.39 Do not use the meter if it does not appear to work correctly on all ranges and
in all modes. Failure to observe this precaution may result in damage to
the meter or injury to the user.
2.40 Do not use the meter if it has undergone long-term storage under unfavor-
able conditions. Failure to observe this precaution may result in damage to
the meter or injury to the user.
2.41 Do not use the meter if it may have been damaged in transport. Failure to
observe this precaution may result in damage to the meter or injury to
the user.
2.42 Always connect one of the meter’s alligator clips to the low side of a power
circuit first. Never clamp onto a hot wire first, (usually red, black, or blue
in AC wiring circuits.) If you clamp onto a hot wire first, and touch the
other probe, you could receive a shock. Failure to observe this precaution
may result in damage to the meter or injury to the user.
2.43 To avoid damage to the meter and possible user injury, disconnect test leads
from test points before changing the function/range. Failure to observe this
precaution may result in damage to the meter or injury to the user.
2.44 Avoid usage near strong magnetic fields (magnets, loudspeakers,
transformers, motors, coils, relays, contactors, electromagnets, etc.).
The meter may display readings that are in error, causing the user to
misinterpret the hazards present. For example, the meter may indicate a
low voltage when high voltages are actually present. Failure to observe this
precaution may result in damage to the meter or injury to the user.
2.45 Avoid usage near strong electrostatic fields (high voltage power lines,
televisions, computer monitors, etc.). The meter may display readings that
are in error, causing the user to misinterpret the hazards present. For
example, the meter may indicate a low voltage when high voltages are
actually present. Failure to observe this precaution may result in damage
to the meter or injury to the user.
Test Equipment Depot - 800.517.8431
99 Washington Street Melrose, MA 02176
TestEquipmentDepot.com
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Triplett Model 9310-A
2.46 Avoid usage near strong RF fields (radio or television transmitters, walkie
talkies, cellular phones, etc.). The meter may display readings that are in
error, causing the user to misinterpret the hazards present. For example, the
meter may indicate a low voltage when high voltages are actually present.
Failure to observe this precaution may result in damage to the meter or
injury to the user.
2.47 Remove the battery when the meter may be left unused for longer than 1
month. Chemical leakage from the battery could damage the meter,
leading to user injury.
2.48 Do not use the meter if there is evidence of chemical leakage from the
battery. Leakage could damage meter and lead to injury of user.
2.49 Observe whether D-HOLD function is activated. The meter may not show
the presence of dangerous potentials when D-HOLD is activated. For
example, if D-HOLD is applied when the meter is reading zero, and 120VAC
is subsequently applied, the meter will continue to read zero. Failure to
observe this precaution may result in damage to the meter or injury to the
user.
2.50 Do not use the thermocouple to measure the temperature of objects that are
electrically “live”. Failure to observe this precaution may result in damage
to the meter or injury to the user.
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Triplett Model 9310-A
3: INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS
The following International Symbols may be used in this manual and on the case
of the meter to identify, caution, or warn the user of important product limitations
or important operational procedures that must be followed to ensure safe usage
of the product.
+
_
Low Battery Ground
See Instruction Manual AC
DC Fuse
Double Insulated Beeper
Diode AC or DC
Dangerous Voltages Capacitance
4: PRODUCT FEATURES
4.1 3 3/4 digit resolution (4000 counts)
4.2 Autoranging with Manual Overide
4.3 AC and DC Current Measurements (Clamp-On) to 1000A
4.4 38mm (1.5") max conductor diameter, 32mm (1.3") jaw opening
4.5 AC and DC Voltage Measurements to 600V (CAT III)
4.6 Resistance Measurements to 40 Meg Ohms
4.7 Capacitance Measurements to 100uF
4.8 Frequency Resolution of 0.1Hz at 60Hz (60Hz measures 60.0Hz)
4.9 Temperature Measurement with K type Thermocouple (included)
4.10 Auto Power Off increases battery life (defeatable)
4.11 Average Responding AC Measurements
4.12 Continuity Beeper
4.13 Diode Test
4.14 Data Hold
4.15 Relative Mode cancels zero error and offsets
4.16 Backlit LCD Display
4.17 Overload Protection
4.18 Double Insulated Design
4.19 CE Mark (EMC / LVD)
4.20 3 Year Warranty
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Triplett Model 9310-A
5: SPECIFICATIONS
5.1 Display: 0.58" (15mm) high LCD
5.2 Display Resolution: 4000 counts, 0000 to 3999
5.3 Overrange Indication: Displays “OL”
5.4 Measurement Rate: 2 to 3 measurements per second
5.5 Low Battery Annunciator:
+
_
5.6 Jaw Dimensions: Accepts 38mm (1.5") max conductor diameter
if jaw is slipped over end of conductor. 32mm
(1.3") max conductor diameter if jaw is opened
and clamped over conductor.
5.7 Operating Conditions:
Temperature: 0 to 40 degrees C (32 to 104 degrees F)
Relative Humidity: less than 80%
5.8 Storage Conditions:
Temperature: -20 to 60 degrees C (-4 to 140 degrees F)
Relative Humidity: less than 90%
5.9 Case Dimensions:
219 x 84 x 45 mm, (L x W x H)
8.63 x 3.31 x 1.75 inches (L x W x H)
5.10 Weight: 338 grams, 0.75 lbs. (w/ battery, w/o leads)
5.11 Battery: 1 standard 9 volt alkaline battery (Triplett PN 37-48)
5.12 Battery Life: approx. 300 hours continuous usage except for
current ranges.
approx. 30 hours continuous usage in
current ranges.
5.13 Insulation: Double Insulated (Protection Class II)
5.14 Approvals: IEC 1010-1 (EN61010-1)
Overvoltage Category (Installation Category)
Category II to 1000 volts DC
Category II to 750 volts AC
Category III to 600 volts AC/DC
IEC 1010-2-032
CE: EMC, LVD
Note:
a) The following accuracy specifications are valid at 23 degrees C, +/- 5
degrees C, Relative Humidity less than 75%
b) The specifications are in the form “ +/- (x % of reading + LSD)” where LSD is
“Least Significant Digit”.
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