Velleman DVM1500 User manual

DVM1500
DIGITAL MULTIMETER + NO CONTACT AC VOLTAGE DETECTOR
DIGITALE MULTIMETER + CONTACTLOZE AC SPANNINGSDETECTOR
MULTIMÈTRE NUMÉRIQUE + DÉTECTEUR DE TENSION CA SANS
CONTACT
MULTÍMETRO DIGITAL + DETECTOR DE TENSIÓN CA SIN CONTACTO
DIGITALMULTIMETER + BERÜHRUNGSLOSER AC-
SPANNUNGSDETEKTOR
MULTÍMETRO DIGITAL + DETECTOR DE TENSÃO CA SEM CONTACTO
MIERNIK CYFROWY + BEZDOTYKOWY DETEKTOR NAPIECIA AC
USER MANUAL 3
GEBRUIKERSHANDLEIDING 16
MODE D'EMPLOI 29
MANUAL DEL USUARIO 43
BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG 56
MANUAL DO UTILIZADOR 70
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EF detect area
2
LCD
3
keypad
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backlight
5
rotary switch
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terminals
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contactloze EF-detectie
2
lcd-scherm
3
toetsen
4
achtergrondverlichting
5
draaischakelaar
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aansluitingen
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zone de détection sans
contact
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afficheur LCD
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touches
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rétroéclairage
5
sélecteur rotatif
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bornes
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zona de detección sin
contacto
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pantalla LCD
3
teclas
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retroiluminación
5
selector giratorio
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bornes
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berührungslose EF-
DETECT-Messung
2
LCD-Display
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Tasten
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Hintergrundbeleuchtung
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Drehschalter
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Buchsen

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zona de detecção
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EF-DETECT
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LCD
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teclado
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przyciski
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retroiluminação
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
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selector giratório
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
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terminais
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USER MANUAL
1. Introduction
To all residents of the European Union
Important environmental information about this product
This symbol on the device or the package indicates that disposal of
the device after its lifecycle could harm the environment. Do not
dispose of the unit (or batteries) as unsorted municipal waste; it
should be taken to a specialized company for recycling. This device
should be returned to your distributor or to a local recycling service. Respect
the local environmental rules.
If in doubt, contact your local waste disposal authorities.
Thank you for choosing Velleman! Please read the manual thoroughly before
bringing this device into service. If the device was damaged in transit, don't
install or use it and contact your dealer.
Refer to the Velleman® Service and Quality Warranty on the last pages
of this manual.
2. Used Symbols
This symbol indicates: Read instructions.
Not reading the instructions and manual can lead to damage, injury
or death.
This symbol indicates: Danger.
A hazardous condition or action that may result in injury or death.
This symbol indicates: Risk of danger/damage.
Risk of a hazardous condition or action that may result in damage,
injury or death.
This symbol indicates: Attention; important information.
Ignoring this information can lead to hazardous situations.
AC (Alternating Current)
DC (Direct Current)
Both AC and DC
Double insulation (class II protection)

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Earth
Fuse
Capacitor
Diode
Continuity
Backlight
3. Safety Instructions
Follow the instructions below to guarantee a safe use of the meter
and all its functions.
During use of the meter, respect all directives concerning protection
against electroshocks and misuse. Never exceed the indicated limits.
WARNING
For safety reasons, please read the manual.
Remark: this warning is also found on the back of the meter (top
part).
WARNING: To avoid electrical shock always disconnect the test
leads prior to opening the housing. To prevent damage or injury,
only use batteries and fuses of the same type and ratings as
specified in this manual.
Remark: Refer to the warning on the back of the meter.
Avoid cold, heat and large temperature fluctuations. When the unit
is moved from a cold to a warm location, leave it switched off until it
has reached room temperature. This to avoid condensation and
measuring errors.
Protect this device from shocks and abuse. Avoid brute force
when operating.
Pollution degree 2 device. For indoor use only. Keep this device
away from rain, moisture, splashing and dripping liquids. Not for
industrial use. Refer to §5 Pollution degree.
Keep the device away from children and unauthorised users.
Risk of electric shock during operation. Be very careful when
measuring live circuits. Use extreme caution when measuring
voltages higher than 60 Vdc or 30 Vac rms.
Do not replace internal parts yourself. Replace damaged or lost
accessories by identical ones with the same specifications. Order
spare accessories, e.g. test leads, from your dealer.
This is an installation category CAT III 600V / CAT II 1000V
measuring instrument. Never use this equipment in a higher
category than indicated. Refer to §4 Overvoltage/installation

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category.
Read this manual thoroughly. Familiarise yourself with the functions
of the device before actually using it.
All modifications of the device are forbidden for safety reasons.
Damage caused by user modifications to the device is not covered
by the warranty.
Only use the device for its intended purpose. Using the device in an
unauthorized way will void the warranty. Damage caused by
disregard of certain guidelines in this manual is not covered by the
warranty and the dealer will not accept responsibility for any
ensuing defects or problems.
Make sure the meter is in the appropriate measuring range before
connecting it to a test circuit.
Do not measure circuits that may contain voltages > 600 V.
Do not measure current in circuits with voltages > 250 V.
Do not conduct resistance, diode, or continuity measurements on
live circuits.
Before each use, make sure the test probes are in good condition.
Always place your fingers behind the protective edges of the test
probes while measuring! Never touch free terminals when the
meter is connected to a circuit.
Switch off the meter and remove test probes prior to replacing the
battery or fuses.
When carrying out measurements on a TV set or switching power
circuits, always be aware that high amplitude voltage pulses at the
test points might damage the meter.
4. Overvoltage/Installation Category
DMMs are categorized depending on the risk and severity of transient
overvoltage that might occur at the point of test. Transients are short-lived
bursts of energy induced in a system, e.g. caused by lightning strike on a
power line.
The existing categories according EN 61010-1 are:
CAT I
A CAT I-rated meter is suitable for measurements on protected
electronic circuits that are not directly connected to mains power,
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CAT II
A CAT II-rated meter is suitable for measurements in CAT I
environments and mono-phase appliances that are connected to the
mains by means of a plug and circuits in a normal domestic
environment, provided that the circuit is at least 10 m apart from a
CAT III, or 20 m apart from a CAT IV environment. E.g. household
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CAT III
A CAT III-rated meter is suitable for measurements in CAT I and
CAT II environments, as well as for measurements on (fixed) mono-
or poly-phased appliances which are at least 10 m apart from a
CAT IV environment, and for measurements in or on distribution
level equipment (fuse boxes, lighting circuits, electric ovens).
CAT IV
A CAT IV-rated meter is suitable for measuring in CAT I, CAT II and
CAT III environments as well as on the primary supply level.
Note that for all measurements on equipment for which the supply
cables run outdoors (either overhead or underground) a CAT IV
meter must be used.
Warning: This device was designed in accordance with EN 61010-1
installation category CAT III 600V / CAT II 1000V. This implies that certain
restrictions in use apply that are related to voltages and voltage peaks which
can occur within the environment of use. Refer to the table above.
This device is suitable for measurements up to 1000 V:
Protected electronic circuits that are not directly connected to mains power,
e.g. electronics circuits, control signals, circuits behind isolating
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circuits that are directly connected to mains power, but limited to:
omeasurements on mono-phase appliances that are connected to the
mains by means of a plug
omono-phase appliances and circuits directly connected to the mains in a
normal domestic environment, provided that the circuit is at least 10 m
apart from a CAT III, or 20 m apart from a CAT IV environment.
E.g. household appliances, portable tools, light circuits at more than
10 
This device is suitable for measurements up to 600 V:
measurements in/on low-voltage distribution boards (distribution boards
behind meter box)
measurements on (fixed) mono- or poly-phased appliances and circuits
except in CAT IV environments (e.g. mains outlets, electric ovens, lighting
circuits, bus bars, low-voltage distribution boards and circuit breakers).
This device is NOT suitable for:
Voltages above 1000 V
Measurements on distribution equipment and outdoor installations
including meter boxes and equipment/circuits outside or remote from the
domestic environment e.g. circuits in sheds, garden houses and free-
standing garages, or circuits using underground wiring e.g. garden lighting,
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This device is only suitable for measurements up to 600 V in CAT III
and up to 1000 V in CAT II.
5. Pollution Degree
IEC 61010-1 specifies different types of pollution environments, for which
different protective measures are necessary to ensure safety. Harsher
environments require more protection, and the protection against the

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pollution which is to be found in a certain environment depends mainly on the
insulation and the enclosure properties. The pollution degree rating of the
DMM indicates in which environment the device may be used.
Pollution
degree 1
No pollution or only dry, nonconductive pollution occurs. The
pollution has no influence (only to be found in hermetically sealed
enclosures).
Pollution
degree 2
Only nonconductive pollution occurs. Occasionally, temporary
conductivity caused by condensation is to be expected (home and
office environments fall under this category).
Pollution
degree 3
Conductive pollution occurs, or dry nonconductive pollution occurs
that becomes conductive due to condensation that is to be
expected (industrial environments and environments exposed to
outside air - but not in contact with precipitation).
Pollution
degree 4
The pollution generates persistent conductivity caused by
conductive dust or by rain or snow (exposed outdoor
environments and environments where high humidity levels or
high concentrations of fine particles occur).
Warning: This device was designed in accordance with EN 61010-1 pollution
degree 2. This implies that certain restrictions in use apply that are related to
pollution which can occur within the environment of use. Refer to the table
above.
This device is only suitable for measurements in Pollution
degree class 2 environments.
6. Description
Refer to the illustrations on page 2 of this manual.
ON/OFF
Switch the meter on or off using this key.
FUNC.
Selection of the DC (default) or AC modes, and the (default) or
modes. This key function is only available in the A and ( )
ranges.
RANGE
Selection of the automatic (default) or manual modes, selection of
manual or auto-ranging modes, selection of ranges in manual
mode. This key function is 
HOLD
Fixes the current value on the display. Press again to return to
normal mode.
REL
Selection of the relative measurement mode. This key function is
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Switch the backlight on or off using this key. This key function is
not available in the EF- range.
Rotary
switch
Use the rotary switch to select the function and the desired
ranges.
Terminals
VΩ °CHz: Terminal receiving the red test lead for voltage,
resistance, capacitance, diode test, temperature and frequency
measurements.

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COM: Terminal receiving the black test lead as common
reference.
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measurements.
10A: Terminal receiving the red test lead for 10 A measurements.
7. Operating Instructions
Risk of electric shock during operation. Be very careful when
measuring live circuits.
To avoid damage, the meter features an alarm function. Check the
connections, the range, and the terminals as soon as the meter
buzzes.
However, this is only an indication and does not provide protection
against damage or misuse!
Never exceed the limit value for protection. This limit value is listed
separately in the specifications for each range of measurement.
Do not touch unused terminals when the meter is linked to a circuit that is
being tested.
Only use the meter in the indicated overvoltage/installation category.
Never measure voltages that might exceed the indicated category values.
Disconnect the test leads from the tested circuit before rotating the range
selector in order to change functions.
When carrying out measurements on a TV set or switching power circuits,
always remember that high amplitude voltage pulses at the test points
might damage the meter.
Always be careful when working with voltages above 60 Vdc or 30 Vac rms.
Keep your fingers behind the probe barriers at all times during
measurements.
Do not measure current in circuits with voltages > 250 V.
Never perform resistance, diode, or continuity measurements on live
circuits. Make sure all capacitors in the circuit are depleted.
Non-Contact AC Voltage Detector
Remove the test probes when performing non-contact voltage
measurements.
This function only provides a quick indication whether AC
voltages are present. It is not a fully reliable way to determine
whether a circuit is safe to touch without risk of electrical shocks.
1. Set the rotary switch to the EF- range. The green LED lights up.
2. Place the top of the meter as close as possible to the lead or the mains
outlet. The green LED turns red and the meter beeps if an AC voltage is
present.
Note: This function is only an indication whether an AC voltage is present,
and does not guarantee that a circuit is voltage-free. It does not detect DC
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Voltage Measurements
Do not measure circuits where voltages > 600 V CAT III or
> 1000 V CAT II may reside.
Always be careful when working with voltages above 60 Vdc or 30 Vac
rms. Keep your fingers behind the probe barriers at all times during
measurement. Do not touch unused terminals when the meter is
linked to a circuit that is being tested.
1.  °CHz
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2. Set the rotary switch to V for DC measurements or to V for AC
measurements.
3. Press the RANGE button to manually select the range.
4. Connect the test probes to the source being measured.
The measured value appears on the display.
Note: For DC measurements: if a negative polarity is present at the red test
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Resistance Measurements
Do not perform resistance measurements on live circuits.
1.  °CHzlead to
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2. Set the 
3. Press the RANGE button to manually select the range.
4. Connect the test probes to the source being measured.
The measured value appears on the display.
Notes:
Never perform resistance measurements on a live circuit and make sure all
capacitors are completely depleted.
To increase accuracy when measuring low resistance values, first hold the
tips of the test probes together to determine the resistance value of the
test leads. Subtract this value from the measured value of the circuit.
For resistance measurements above 1 conds
to stabilize the readout.
If the measured resistance exceeds the current range or in case of an open
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Continuity Measurements
Do not perform continuity tests on live circuits.
1.  °CHz
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2. Set the rotary switch to .
3. Press the FUNC button to select continuity test .
4. Connect the test probes to the source being measured.
If the measured resistance is less than 40 

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continuously and the resistance value is displayed. If the measured
resistance exceeds the current range or in case of an open circuit, the
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Note: Never perform continuity measurements on a live circuit and make
sure all capacitors are completely depleted.
Diode Measurements
Do not perform diode measurements on live circuits.
1.  °CHz
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2. Set the rotary switch to .
3. Press the FUNC button to select diode test .
4. Connect the red test probe to the anode of the diode and the black test
probe to the cathode.
The meter displays the forward voltage drop of the diode. If the diode is
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Notes
Never perform diode measurements on a live circuit and make sure all
capacitors are completely depleted.
Measuring diodes that are part of a circuit might produce faulty results.
Consider unmounting from the circuit.
Capacitance Measurements
Do not perform capacitance measurements on live circuits.
1.  °CHz
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2. Set the rotary switch to .
3. Press the RANGE button to manually select the range.
4. Connect the test probes to the capacitor and read its value from the
display.
Notes:
Depending on the capacitance, the meter needs 5 to 30 seconds to show
the result. This is normal behaviour.
To increase accuracy when measuring low capacitance values (< 4 nF), first
hold the tips of the test probes together to determine the capacitance value
of the test leads. Subtract this value from the measured value of the circuit.
Never perform capacitance measurements on a live circuit and make sure
all capacitors are completely depleted.
Frequency Measurements
Do not perform frequency measurements in circuits with
voltages > 250 V.