Trotec BE52 User manual

TRT-BA-BE52-TC220328TTRT03-001-EN
BE52
EN
OPERATING MANUAL
DIGITAL TRUE RMS
MULTIMETER

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Table of contents
Notes regarding the instructions .........................................2
Safety .....................................................................................2
Information about the device................................................5
Transport and storage...........................................................8
Operation ...............................................................................8
MultiMeasure Mobile app....................................................13
Maintenance and repair ......................................................17
Errors and faults..................................................................18
Disposal ...............................................................................18
Declaration of conformity ...................................................18
Notes regarding the instructions
Symbols
Warning of electrical voltage
This symbol indicates dangers to the life and health of
persons due to electrical voltage.
Warning
This signal word indicates a hazard with an average
risk level which, if not avoided, can result in serious
injury or death.
Caution
This signal word indicates a hazard with a low risk
level which, if not avoided, can result in minor or
moderate injury.
Note
This signal word indicates important information (e.g.
material damage), but does not indicate hazards.
Info
Information marked with this symbol helps you to carry
out your tasks quickly and safely.
Follow the manual
Information marked with this symbol indicates that the
instructions must be observed.
You can download the current version of the instructions and
the EUdeclaration of conformity via the following link:
BE52
https://hub.trotec.com/?id=46448
Safety
Read this manual carefully before starting or using the
device. Always store the manual in the immediate vicinity
of the device or its site of use.
Warning
Read all safety warnings and all instructions.
Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may
result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.
Save all warnings and instructions for future
reference.
• The device is supplied with warning signs. Prior to initial
start-up, make sure to paste the corresponding warning
signs in your local language, if available, over the ones
present at the rear of the device as described in the
Operation chapter. Otherwise, choose labels in a language
you know.
• Do not use the device in potentially explosive rooms or
areas and do not install it there.
• Do not use the device in aggressive atmosphere.
• Protect the device from permanent direct sunlight.
• Do not remove any safety signs, stickers or labels from the
device. Keep all safety signs, stickers and labels in legible
condition.
• Do not open the device.

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• Never charge batteries that cannot be recharged.
• Different types of batteries and new and used batteries
must not be used together.
• Insert the batteries into the battery compartment according
to the correct polarity.
• Remove discharged batteries from the device. Batteries
contain materials hazardous to the environment. Dispose
of the batteries according to the national regulations.
• Remove the batteries from the device if you will not be
using the device for a longer period of time.
• Never short-circuit the supply terminal in the battery
compartment!
• Do not swallow batteries! If a battery is swallowed, it can
cause severe internal burns within2hours! These burns
can lead to death!
• If you think batteries might have been swallowed or
otherwise entered the body, seek medical attention
immediately!
• Keep new and used batteries and an open battery
compartment away from children.
• Disconnect the measuring cables from the device before
replacing the batteries.
• Do not exceed the measuring range of a function specified
in the technical data.
• Always disconnect the measuring tips from the circuit
before changing the measuring mode.
• Proceed with the utmost care when measuring voltages
above 25VACrms or 35VDC. There is a risk of an electric
shock at these voltage levels.
• Ensure that the measuring area has zero potential and the
capacitors are discharged before you carry out diode,
resistance or continuity tests. Disconnect the measuring
lines from the measuring area before switching over the
device to diode, resistance or continuity tests if you have
previously carried out measurements on live components
Intended use
Only use the device for measurements within the measuring
ranges and overvoltage categories specified in the technical
data.
Intended use comprises:
• measurements of AC and DCvoltages
• measurements of direct and alternating currents
• capacitance measurements
• frequency/ duty cycle measurements
• resistance measurements
• testing diodes
• acoustic continuity tests
• Temperature measurements with external type K sensor
To use the device for its intended use, only use accessories and
spare parts which have been approved by Trotec.
Foreseeable misuse
Do not use the device in potentially explosive atmospheres,
when wet or very humid.
Unauthorized modifications of the device are forbidden.
Personnel qualifications
People who use this device must:
• master the 5 safety rules of electrical engineering
– 1.De-energise
– 2.Secure against restart
– 3.Verify de-energised state (bipolar)
– 4.Earth and short-circuit
– 5.Cover neighbouring live parts
• take measures to protect themselves from direct contact
with live parts.
• have read and understood the instructions, especially the
Safety chapter.

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Safety signs and labels on the device
Note
Do not remove any safety signs, stickers or labels from
the device. Keep all safety signs, stickers and labels in
legible condition.
The following safety signs and labels are attached to the device:
Safety symbol Meaning
This sign warns you of hazards when using
electric power. Exercise caution and observe
the safety instructions.
The device is provided with double insulation
against electric shock.
This sign indicates that the operating manual
must be observed.
Residual risks
Warning of electrical voltage
Electric shock due to insufficient insulation! Check the
device and the measuring cables for damages and
proper function before each use.
If you detect damages, do not use the device any
longer.
Do not use the device when either the device or your
hands are damp or wet!
Do not use the device when the battery compartment
or the housing is open.
Warning of electrical voltage
Electric shock due to contact with live parts! When
using the measuring tips, make sure not to reach
behind the protection against contact.
Warning of electrical voltage
There is a risk of a short-circuit due to liquids
penetrating the housing!
Do not immerse the device and the accessories in
water. Make sure that no water or other liquids can
enter the housing.
Warning of electrical voltage
Work on the electrical components must only be
carried out by an authorised specialist company!
Warning
Risk of suffocation!
Do not leave the packaging lying around. Children may
use it as a dangerous toy.
Warning
The device is not a toy and does not belong in the
hands of children.
Warning
Dangers can occur at the device when it is used by
untrained people in an unprofessional or improper way!
Observe the personnel qualifications!
Caution
When handling the device there is a risk of injury due
to the exposed measuring tips.
Always put on the protective cap when not in use.
Caution
Keep a sufficient distance from heat sources.
Note
To avoid damages to the device, make sure that the
correct measuring range is selected before carrying out
a measurement.
If you are unsure, select the largest measuring range.
Remove the measuring cables from the measuring
point before changing the measuring range.
Note
To prevent damages to the device, do not expose it to
extreme temperatures, extreme humidity or moisture.
Note
Do not use abrasive cleaners or solvents to clean the
device.
Note
Before commissioning, check the function of the
device at a known voltage source, e.g. on a known and
safe230V voltage source or on a known and safe
9Vbattery. Select the correct measuring range!

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Information about the device
Device description
The multimeter is a battery-powered, mobile hand-held
measuring device with an extensive range of measurement
possibilities. The true RMS measuring function allows for the
precise measurement of sinusoidal and non-sinusoidal signals
generated due to faults, e.g. by frequency inverters or switching
power supplies of computers.
The device is equipped with the following functional properties
and equipment features:
• Automatic/ manual range selection
• LCD display
• Can also be operated while wearing gloves
• Fold-out stand and holding fixture for measuring tips
• AC and DCvoltage measurement
• Measurement of direct and alternating currents
• Resistance measurement
• Capacitance measurement
• Frequency/ duty cycle measurement
• Diode testing function
• Acoustic continuity testing
• Hold function
• Calling the maximum and minimum value
The integrated Bluetooth function makes it possible to connect
the device to a terminal device via the Trotec MultiMeasure
Mobile app.
The measurement results can be displayed and saved on the
terminal device either numerically or in form of a chart. Then,
the measurement data can be sent in PDF or Excelformat.
The app also includes a report generation function, an organiser
function, one for customer management and further analysis
options. Moreover, it is possible to share measurements and
project data with colleagues in another subsidiary. If
MultiMeasure Studio Professional is installed on a PC, you can
even use report templates and ready-made text blocks for
various fields of application to turn the data into professional
reports.
Overvoltage protection and measurement category
The power grid is permanently subjected to short-time voltage
peaks, the so-called voltage surge, which can be very low, for
instance when a light switch is actuated, but also very high
when a network operator switches over power lines. The height
of the surge voltage depends on the position within a low-
voltage network in which a device/machine is operated. The
closer this position is to the supply line, the higher is the surge
voltage to be expected. This means that an electricity meter of a
house must be able to absorb a higher surge voltage than a
Wlan router.
For the purpose of simplification, the power grid is divided into
four overvoltage categories. A rated surge voltage is assigned to
overvoltage categories in each case, indicating the voltage
peaks for which a device has to be designed:
Overvoltage
category
Rated surge
voltage
Examples
CAT I 1500V Devices with power
adapter:
e.g.: laptops,
monitors,
telephones
CAT II 2500 V Devices with cold-
device plugs:
e.g.: household
appliances, printers,
laboratory
equipment,
telephone system
CAT III 4000 V Devices without a
plug:
e.g.: sub-
distributions,
cables, sockets,
CNC machines,
construction cranes,
energy storage
systems
CAT IV 6000 V Devices at the feed
point:
e.g.: electricity
meters, primary
overcurrent
protection devices,
main switches
In line with the overvoltage categories there are measurement
categories defining the permissible scope of application of
measurement and testing devices for electrical equipment and
systems in low-voltage networks.

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The design of a measurement device determines in which
environments and for which voltages it can be safely used. What
is important in this connection for example is the touchability of
live parts, anti-kink protection guards on the measuring lines or
the insulation. Depending on the design details, the
measurement device can carry out safe measurements up to a
specific voltage in one or several overvoltage categories. The
measurement category is specified on the measurement device
as well as in the operating manual.
The measurement category is indicated including the maximum
voltage height, which can either be 300, 600 or 1000Volt. The
designation CAT III/1000 V for example means that the
measurement device may be used in low-voltage indoor
installation for voltages up to 1000volts.
Often several values are indicated on the device, for instance
CAT III/ 1000 V and CAT IV/600 V. In these cases, different
maximum voltages apply to the stated scopes of application. If
no measurement category is specified, the measurement device
is only considered as safe in measurement category CAT I.
This measurement device is suited for categoryCAT III (600V).
Device depiction
1
3
4
6
7
2
8
12
14
9
16
10
15
5
11
13
No. Designation
1 LC display
2 button
No. Designation
3HOLD/ button
4 Rotary switch
5 Measuring socket VΩ
6 Measuring socket COM
7 Red measuring tip
8 Black measuring tip
9 Fold-out stand
10 Fuse compartment
11 Battery compartment
12 Holding fixture for measuring tips
13 Work light
14 Measuring socket 10 A
15 MODEbutton
16 MAX/MIN/Rbutton
Rotary switch
22
23 17 18
19
20
21
No. position Description
17 OFF Device is switched off.
18
Hz%
ACvoltage:
0.001mV to 1000V
Frequency measurement:
0.01Hz to 9999Hz
Duty cycle:
1% to 99%
19 DCvoltage:
0.1mV to 1000V
20 Ω/ /
CAP
Resistance measurement:
0.1Ω to 40MΩ
Diode test/ continuity measurement
Capacitance measurement:
0.01nF to 4000μF
21
µA
Direct and alternating current:
up to 6000µA
22
mA
Direct and alternating current:
up to 400mA
23
10A
Direct and alternating current:
up to 10A

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Technical data
General characteristics
Parameter Value
Insulation double
Diode test Test current of 0.3mA, test voltage
< 3.3VDC typically
Continuity test An acoustic signal is emitted if the
resistance amount to less than 50Ω.
Test current: < 0.5 mA
LC display 33/4 digits, 4000count LCD, with
background illumination
Exceedance of the
measuring range
(outside limits)
OL will be displayed.
Polarity Automatic (no indication for positive);
minus(-) sign for negative
Measuring speed 2x per second, nominal
Battery indication The battery icon will be displayed
when the battery voltage drops below
the operating voltage threshold.
Battery 2 x 1.5 V, type AAA
Fuses µA/mA range: 500mA/ 600V
10A range: 10A/ 600V
(measurement up to 10A for
30seconds possible. Afterwards a
break of 15minutes must be
observed.)
Operating temperature 5°C to 40°C (41°F to 104°F)
Storage temperature -20°C to 60°C (-4°F to 140°F)
Relative humidity for
operation
<80% to 31°C (87 °F), linearly
decreasing to 50% at 40°C (104°F)
Relative humidity for
storage
< 80 %
Operating height above
sea level
Max. 2000m (7000ft)
Type of protection IP40
Weight approx. 140g
Dimensions (lengthx
widthx height)
121 x 67x 45mm
Automatic switch-off after approx. 15minutes of non-use
Safety This measuring device is designed for
indoor use and complies with
overvoltage category CATIII(600V).
Measuring ranges
Function Measuring
range
Resolution Accuracy
DCvoltage
(VDC)
400.0mV 0.1mV ± (1% +
8digits)
4.000V 0.001V ± (1% +
3digits)
40.00V 0.01V
400.0V 0.1V
600V 1V ± (1.2%
+3digits)
ACvoltage
(VAC)
(50/ 60Hz)
4.000V 0.001V ± (1.0%
+5digits)
40.00V 0.01V
400.0V 0.1V
600V 1V ± (1.2%
+5digits)
Direct current
(ADC)
400.0µA 0.1µA ± (1.0%
+3digits)
4000µA 1µA ± (1.5%
+3digits)
40.00mA 0.01mA
400.0mA 0.1mA
10A 0.01A ± (2.5%
+5digits)
Alternating
current
(A AC)
(50 / 60 Hz)
400.0µA 0.1µA ± (2.0%
+5digits)
4000µA 1µA ± (2.5%
+5digits)
40.00mA 0.01mA
400.0mA 0.1mA
10A 0.01mA ± (3.0%
+7digits)
Capacitance
(nF)
40nF 0.01nF ± (5.0%
+35digits)
400nF 0.1nF ± (3.0%
+5digits)
4.000μF 0.001μF
40.00μF 0.01μF
400.0μF 0.1μF ± (4.0%
+5digits)
4000μF 1μF ± (5.0%
+5digits)
Resistance
(Ω)
400.0 Ω 0.1 Ω ± (1.0%
+4digits)
4.000kΩ 0.001kΩ ± (1.5%
+5digits)
40.00kΩ 0.01kΩ
400.0kΩ 0.1kΩ
4.000MΩ 0.001MΩ
40.00MΩ 0.01MΩ ± (3.5%
+5digits)

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Function Measuring
range
Resolution Accuracy
Frequency 9.99Hz 0.01Hz ± (1.0%
+5digits)
99.99Hz
999.9Hz 0.1Hz
9999Hz 1Hz
Duty factor 1-99 % 1 % ± (1.2%
+5digits)
Pulse width: 100μs to 100ms, frequency: 5Hz
to 100kHz
Note:
The accuracy is based on an ambient temperature of 18°C to
28°C and a relative humidity of less than 80%.
The accuracy specification consists of two values:
• %value referring to the reading
• +digits: Deviation in the last digit
Scope of delivery
• 1x device BE52
• 2x Measuring tip
• 2x 1.5V battery AAA
• 1x Quick guide
Transport and storage
Note
If you store or transport the device improperly, the
device may be damaged.
Note the information regarding transport and storage of
the device.
Transport
When transporting the device, ensure dry conditions and and
protect the device from external influences e.g. by using a
suitable bag.
Storage
When the device is not being used, observe the following
storage conditions:
• dry and protected from frost and heat
• protected from dust and direct sunlight
• the storage temperature complies with the values specified
in the Technical data
• Remove the batteries from the device.
Operation
Warning of electrical voltage
Electric shock due to contact with live parts! When
using the measuring tips, make sure not to reach
behind the protection against contact.
Only remove the protective caps of the measuring tips briefly if
this is required for a measurement. Fit the protective caps
immediately again after the measurement, in order to prevent
injuries caused by negligence.
Inserting the batteries
Insert the batteries before first use.
Note
Disconnect the measuring tips from the device before
opening the battery compartment.
Note
Make sure that the surface of the device is dry and the
device is switched off.
1. Loosen the screw at the battery compartment(11).
2. Open the battery compartment.
3. Insert the batteries (2x 1.5V batteriesAAA) into the
battery compartment with correct polarity.
11
4. Close the battery compartment and retighten the screw.

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Attaching the warning signs
Prior to initial start-up, make sure that the warning sign at the
rear of the device and the warning sign below the stand are in
your local language, if not, paste the proper ones over them.
Warning signs in your native language are supplied along with
the device. Please proceed as follows to attach the warning
signs to the rear of the device:
1. Remove the labels in your local language from the supplied
film.
2. Stick the labels onto the places that are provided for this
purpose on the stand and on the fuse compartment below
the stand.
Undefined displays
If measuring inputs are open or touched by hand, this can lead
to undefined displays. This is not a malfunction but a reaction of
the sensitive measuring input to existing interference voltages.
Normally, when there is no high interference level at the
workplace or in case of a short circuit at the measuring input
zero is displayed immediately. Or, if the measuring object is
connected, the exact measured value is displayed. Fluctuations
in the displayed value by some digits are systemic and within
the tolerance.
If the resistance measuring range, the continuity testing range
or the diode test was selected and the measuring input is open,
the OLindication (exceedance of the measuring range) will be
displayed.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON THE MEASURING PROCESS!
Warning of electrical voltage
Improper handling of the measuring device entails a
risk of electric shock!
Before carrying out voltage measurements, observe the
following:
• Never apply a voltage exceeding the rated nominal voltage
of the measuring device between the connections or
between the connections and earth (see imprint on the
housing).
• Check the measuring tips for damaged insulation and for
continuity. Replace damaged measuring tips.
• Check the insulation of the measuring device sockets.
• Before commissioning, check the function of the device at
a known voltage source, e.g. on a known and safe230V
voltage source or on a known and safe 9Vbattery.
• First connect the measuring tip connected to earth and
afterwards the live measuring tip. When disconnecting the
measuring tips, proceed in reverse order, i.e. disconnect
the live measuring tip first.
• Prior to every voltage measurement make sure that the
measuring device is not set to the current measuring
range.
• If the device indicates an exceedance of the measuring
range(OL) immediately after being connected to the
measuring object, first switch off the circuit at the
measuring object, then immediately remove the measuring
tips from the measuring object.
• Do not switch any motors in the measuring circuit on or off
during a measurement. Voltage peaks caused by a
switch-on or switch-off can damage the measuring device.

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Operating elements
You can select the following operating elements for the
measurement:
15
16 2
3
4
Bluetooth/work light button(2):
• Switching the work light on/off: press briefly
• Enabling/disabling Bluetooth: press for a long time
Hold/display illumination button(3):
• Freezing the measurement value (Hold function): press
briefly
• Switching the display illumination on/off: press for a long
time
Rotary switch(4):
• Setting the type of measurement
MODEbutton(15):
• Changing the measuring mode within the type of
measurement set
MAX/MIN/Rbutton(16):
• Calling the maximum value: press once
• Calling the minimum value: press twice
• Deactivating the maximum/minimum value indication:
Press for 1 second
• Setting the range (decimal places): press for a long time.
Then press briefly to adapt the decimal places.
Measuring DCvoltage
1. Turn the rotary switch to position (19).
2. Insert the plug of the black measuring tip into the
COM(6)measuring socket and the plug of the red
measuring tip into the VΩ(5)measuring socket.
3. Connect both measuring tips to the measuring object with
correct polarity (black to minus, red to plus).
ðIf the input voltage is negative, a minus(-) will appear in
front of the measured value on the display.
ðThe measured value will be indicated on the display.
Example:
Measuring ACvoltage
1. Turn the rotary switch to position
Hz%
(18).
2. Plug the connector of the black measuring tip into the
measuring socketCOM(6) and the connector of the red
measuring tip into the measuring socketVΩ(5).
3. Connect both measuring tips to the measuring object.
ðIf the input voltage is negative, a minus(-) will appear in
front of the measured value on the display.
ðThe measured value will be indicated on the display.
Example: