Volth S-32 User manual

Mini True-RMS AC/DC Clamp MeterMini True-RMS AC/DC Clamp Meter

I. Introduction
Welcome to use this product.
VOLTH S-32 adopts high-performance MCU processor,it is Great Value as has high
reliability,security, automatically setting range funcition,hand-held clamp meter etc.. the
product has a large digital display, full range overload protection, data-hold function,
undervoltage indication, auto shut off function, it has TRUE RMS measurement function
which can accurately measure frequency voltage, non-sinusoidal voltage and inrush
current measurement function which can measure inrush current about 80mS RMS, the
instrument is suitable for frequency-converting power supply, motor performance test, The
function to measure DC current range up to AC and DC 600A, which is widely used in
electroplating, DC welding machine, motor vehical test and all kinds of DC 500mA current
measurement. It is more excellent for a new generation of practical electrical measuring
instrument.
This product is ideal instrument for test, maintenance and repais in college, smelting,
communications, manufacturing, petroleum, electric power, national defense,electronic,
electric power equipment .
II. Safety standard
The meter in structure complies with the safety requirements of ICE61010-1. Read the
instruction carefully as follows before you use the meter:
1. When measuring voltage, AC or DC voltage should not be more than the peak voltage
(DC / AC 600V) of the meter.
2. Voltage of less than 36V is safety voltage. When the voltage is more than DC 51V or
AC36V, the leads should be checked. The test lead should be connected correctly and
their insulating property should be under excellent status against electric shock.
3. When change of functional measuring range, the test lead should be away from test
point.
4. It is suggested that for safety the functions and range should be selected correctly
although protective function for the full measuring range exists.
5. When measurement of current, the input current shouldn’t be more than the maximum
current labeled on input end.
6. Safety symbols:
Warning! risk of high voltage and electric shock! Double insulated.
III. Features
3.1 General
3.1.1The meter is based on CMOS large scale IC and can automatically changed
measuring range for measurement of AC/DC voltage, AC, resistance, frequency and
capacity, which makes the meter easy to be used.
3.1.2 Display mode: Display by LCD.
3.1.3 Maximum display: 3999
3.1.4 Maximum span of jaw: 30mm.
1.

3.1.5 Auto negative polarity indication: Displaying “-”.
3.1.6 Lack of battery power: Displaying “ ”.
3.1.7 Auto power OFF
After turning on the instrument and without turning the function switch or pressing
any button, the instrument will automatically enter into sleep mode after 10 minutes,to save
battery power.when it is in the sleep mode you can press the SELECT key to wake up the
instrument. If you don't need the automatic sleep mode, you should hold down the DH key
to turn on the instrument, and then the symbol" " will not be display on the LCD.
3.1.8 Work environment: 0°C-40 °C, 75%RH.
3.1.9 Storage environment: -10°C-60°C, 85%RH.
3.1.10 Battery : 9V×1 (IEC6F22, NEDA1604 or JIS006P)
3.1.11 External dimensions: 195(L) × 64(W) × 35(H) mm.
3.1.12Weight: About 360g (including battery’s weight)
3.2 Technical specifications
Accuracy: ±(% reading + digit); calibration term is one year.
Ambient temperature: 23°C±5°C; Ambient humidity: ≤70%RH
3.2.1 DCV
3.2.2 ACV
Frequency: 10Hz~1kHz (Warning:Frequency for square wave accuracy is specified from
10Hz to 400Hz), Display: TRUE RMS(sinusoidal waveform RMS calibration) Overload
protection: 250V at mV range, DC1000V or peak value AC1000V at V range
Input impendance About 10MΩ
3.2.3 DCA
Range
400mV
4V
40V
400V
600V
Resolution
0.1mV
1mV
10mV
100mV
1V
Accuracy
± (0.8%+2d)
± (1%+3d)
Range
40A
400A
600A
Resolution
10mA
100mA
1A
Accuracy
± (4.5%+20d)
± (4%+20d)
± (2.5%+15d)
Range
400mV
4V
40V
400V
600V
Resolution
0.1mV
1mV
10mV
100mV
1V
Accuracy
± (1.2%+5d)
± (1.5%+5d)
2.

3.2.4 ACA
AC Conversion Type：TRUE RMS responding, calibrated readings consistent
with sinusoidal waveform RMS. Frequency Range:50~60Hz.
3.2.5 Resistance Ω
Overload protection: effective value 220V
3.2.6 Capacitance
Overload protection: effective value 250V
warning：There is about 20pF dead zone in the 10nF,capacitance below 20pF can not be measured
3.2.7 Frequency
Overload protection: effective value 250V . Input sensitivity RMS: effective value 1V.
NOTE:If the voltage of the frequency being measured is above 30V,set the rotary function
switch to the ACV measured function and press “SELECT”key to enter voltage frequency
measured function,in order to avoid demage the instrument.
Range
40A
400A
600A
Resolution
10mA
100mA
1A
Accuracy
± (4.5%+25d)
± (4.5%+20d)
± (2.5%+15d)
Range
400 Ω
4k Ω
40k Ω
400k Ω
4M Ω
40M Ω
Resolution
0.1 Ω
1 Ω
10 Ω
100 Ω
1k Ω
10k Ω
Accuracy
± (1%+3d)
± (1.5%+5d)
Range
10nF
100nF
1uF
10uF
100uF
1000uF
10mF
Resolution
0.001nF
0.01nF
0.1nF
1nF
10nF
100nF
1uF
Accuracy
±(3%+20d)
±(3%+5d)
±(5%+5d)
Range
100Hz
1kHz
10kHz
100kHz
1MHz
10MHz
40MHz
Resolution
0.01Hz
0.1Hz
1Hz
10Hz
100Hz
1kHz
10kHz
Accuracy
±(0.5%+3d)
3.

3.2.8 DUTY
Overload protection: effective value 250V . input sensitivity RMS：1V
3.2.9 Forward voltage drop of diode
Displaying approximate forward voltage values of diode. Measuring
condition: forward direct current is 1.5mA; opposite DC voltage is about 3 V.
3.2.10 Continuity Test
In the case that the resistance between two tested points is less than about 90Ω ±20Ω,
the buzzer will bring up sound. Test condition:Open-circuit voltage is about 0.5V.
IV Operation
4.1 Instruction for control panel
(1)jaws
(2) Trigger
(3) Rotary switch ：This switch is used to select functions such as current.voltage,
capacitance.resistance,temperature,frequency,forward voltage drop of diode,continuity
and turn on/off the meter.
(4) “SELECT” button: When press the key continuously, change the range of all
function for a proper range you need.
(5) “RANGE” button: One may change the measuring range by pressing this button,
press this key to cycle from small to large range of each function
(6) INRUSH:measuring Inrush voltage, current key,in AC measuring function press the
key 2 seconds, it will measure the Inrush value, and show the "INR" symbol in the LCD,
INRUSH function can measure current or voltage with the minimum period up to valid
values 80mS,in the inrush mode, instrument automatically enter the manual range
function, if the measurement range is unknowed , press RANGE key to the maximum
range, first press the INRUSH button 2 seconds again inrush measurement will be
resumed, and the "INR" symbol disappear.
ZERO : zero key of DC current function, when measuring DC current and it is not
display zero without measuring,press ZERO key to make it display zero before measure.
DH : Data hold button: The user may hold the present reading and keep it on the
display by pressing the “DH” button. Press the button again to concel the data-hold
function
(7) LCD display
(8) “VΩ” jack: This is positive input terminal for voltage,resistance frequency,tempera-
ture,capacity and diode.
(9) “COM”jack: This is negative(ground)input terminal
(10) Barrier
Range
1%~99%
Resolution
0.1%
Accuracy
±(0.5%+3d）
4.

4.2 Measurement of AC/DC voltage
Turn the Rotary switch to “V”. Then plug black lead in “COM” socket, and plug red lead
in “V/Ω” socket. connect the test lead with the two ends of the circuit and then directly read
the reading on the LCD display
NOTE:
1. The inrush measuring funciton can only be change range manually, before the test,if
the voltage is unknown, manually set the measuring range to 600V and then press the PH
key to enter the INRUSH measuring function.
2. Don't measure the peak voltage more than 600V, otherwise it might damage the
instrument ,if the screen only displays OL, it means that the tested voltage is higher than
600V.
3. Presse the SRLECT key in the ACV function to enter the voltage frequency measure-
ment mode, it can measure the the frequency range from 10Hz to 100KHz with voltage
higher than AC 30V~600V.
4.3.1 DC current measurement
Turn rotary switch to“DCA”range, if it isn’t displaying zero ,press “ZERO” button
until zero displayed on the LCD. Press the trigger, opens the mouth of the clamp, and hold
a wire ( put the wire in the clamp center ), read the reading directly.
4.3.2 AC current measurement
Turn rotary switch to“~A” range. Press the trigger, opens the mouth of the clamp,
and hold wire ( put the wire in the clamp center ), read the reading directly
NOTE:
1.INRUSH measuring can only be manually setting range. when the current value being
measuring is unknow, turn the rotary switch to 600A and press INRUSH key to entry
INRUSH measuring funciton.
2. When measuring current ,the clamp might hold only one wire,it is null to catch one
more another wire
4.4 Measurement of resistance,continuity and forward Voltage drop of diode
Warning! When measurement of resistance or continuity,
make sure that no voltage is with the circuit and components.
4.2 Measurement of AC/DC voltage
Turn the Rotary switch to “V”. Then plug black lead in “COM” socket, and plug red lead
in “V/Ω” socket. connect the test lead with the two ends of the circuit and then directly read
the reading on the LCD display
NOTE:
1. The inrush measuring funciton can only be change range manually, before the test,if
the voltage is unknown, manually set the measuring range to 600V and then press the PH
key to enter the INRUSH measuring function.
2. Don't measure the peak voltage more than 600V, otherwise it might damage the
instrument ,if the screen only displays OL, it means that the tested voltage is higher than
600V.
3. Presse the SRLECT key in the ACV function to enter the voltage frequency measure-
ment mode, it can measure the the frequency range from 10Hz to 100KHz with voltage
higher than AC 30V~600V.
4.3.1 DC current measurement
Turn rotary switch to“DCA”range, if it isn’t displaying zero ,press “ZERO” button
until zero displayed on the LCD. Press the trigger, opens the mouth of the clamp, and hold
a wire ( put the wire in the clamp center ), read the reading directly.
4.3.2 AC current measurement
Turn rotary switch to“~A” range. Press the trigger, opens the mouth of the clamp,
and hold wire ( put the wire in the clamp center ), read the reading directly
NOTE:
1.INRUSH measuring can only be manually setting range. when the current value being
measuring is unknow, turn the rotary switch to 600A and press INRUSH key to entry
INRUSH measuring funciton.
2. When measuring current ,the clamp might hold only one wire,it is null to catch one
more another wire
4.4 Measurement of resistance,continuity and forward Voltage drop of diode
Warning! When measurement of resistance or continuity,
make sure that no voltage is with the circuit and components.
5.

(1)Turn the Rotary switch to the range of Ω / / . At this time, the meter is reserved
at resistance range.
(2)Plug red lead in “V/Ω” socket, and plug black lead in “COM” socket
(3)Connect the leads with the two ends of the circuit or component, and then read the
value of resistance.
(4)Press SELECT key to change the range of . When the resistance measured is
less than about 90Ω ±20Ω, the buzzer sounds. This is continuity testing.
(5)When the test lead is under open-circuit or input-overload status, the display will
display “OL”.
(6)When measuring diode, press the SELECT key to the function of .
(7)Connect the test lead with the two ends of the diode, and then read the value of
forward voltage drop value.
(8)When the test lead is under reverse connection or open-circuit status, the display
will display “OL”.
Note:
a,When the resistance measured is above 1MΩ, it needs several seconds for the
reading to be stable, it is normal when measuring high resistance.
b, When measuring high resistance, insert the resistance pin directly into the V Ω and
COM jack, so as to avoid interference
c,When measuring resistance in a circuit make sure the power to the circuit is turned
off and all capcitors are discharged.
4.5 Measurement of capacitance
Warning! When measurement of capacity,
the measured capacitor should be completely discharged.
(1)Turn the Rotary switch to “ ” function. Plug red lead in “V/Ω” socket, and plug
black lead in “COM” socket.
Warning: The range for capacitor can’t be set manually. When the capacity value is
large, the time for measurement may be a little longer.
a,Do not take an external voltage or charged capacitor (especially a large
capacitor) connected to the test terminal
b,When a large capacitor is serious leakage or breakdown, the measurement value
may be instability
4.6 Measurement of frequency / DUTY Ratio
(1)Turn the Rotary switch to “Hz” function.if you want to measure DUTY Ratio,Press
SELECT key to switch
(2)Plug red test lead in “V/Ω” terminal and plug black lead in “COM” terminal.
(3)Connect the leads with measured circuit and then read the reading.
(4 )when the voltage exceeding 30V, please enter the Voltage frequency measure-
ment mode by pressing the SELECT key in the “ACV” measurement function.
6.

4.2 Measurement of AC/DC voltage
Turn the Rotary switch to “V”. Then plug black lead in “COM” socket, and plug red lead
in “V/Ω” socket. connect the test lead with the two ends of the circuit and then directly read
the reading on the LCD display
NOTE:
1. The inrush measuring funciton can only be change range manually, before the test,if
the voltage is unknown, manually set the measuring range to 600V and then press the PH
key to enter the INRUSH measuring function.
2. Don't measure the peak voltage more than 600V, otherwise it might damage the
instrument ,if the screen only displays OL, it means that the tested voltage is higher than
600V.
3. Presse the SRLECT key in the ACV function to enter the voltage frequency measure-
ment mode, it can measure the the frequency range from 10Hz to 100KHz with voltage
higher than AC 30V~600V.
4.3.1 DC current measurement
Turn rotary switch to“DCA”range, if it isn’t displaying zero ,press “ZERO” button
until zero displayed on the LCD. Press the trigger, opens the mouth of the clamp, and hold
a wire ( put the wire in the clamp center ), read the reading directly.
4.3.2 AC current measurement
Turn rotary switch to“~A” range. Press the trigger, opens the mouth of the clamp,
and hold wire ( put the wire in the clamp center ), read the reading directly
NOTE:
1.INRUSH measuring can only be manually setting range. when the current value being
measuring is unknow, turn the rotary switch to 600A and press INRUSH key to entry
INRUSH measuring funciton.
2. When measuring current ,the clamp might hold only one wire,it is null to catch one
more another wire
4.4 Measurement of resistance,continuity and forward Voltage drop of diode
Warning! When measurement of resistance or continuity,
make sure that no voltage is with the circuit and components.
4.2 Measurement of AC/DC voltage
Turn the Rotary switch to “V”. Then plug black lead in “COM” socket, and plug red lead
in “V/Ω” socket. connect the test lead with the two ends of the circuit and then directly read
the reading on the LCD display
NOTE:
1. The inrush measuring funciton can only be change range manually, before the test,if
the voltage is unknown, manually set the measuring range to 600V and then press the PH
key to enter the INRUSH measuring function.
2. Don't measure the peak voltage more than 600V, otherwise it might damage the
instrument ,if the screen only displays OL, it means that the tested voltage is higher than
600V.
3. Presse the SRLECT key in the ACV function to enter the voltage frequency measure-
ment mode, it can measure the the frequency range from 10Hz to 100KHz with voltage
higher than AC 30V~600V.
4.3.1 DC current measurement
Turn rotary switch to“DCA”range, if it isn’t displaying zero ,press “ZERO” button
until zero displayed on the LCD. Press the trigger, opens the mouth of the clamp, and hold
a wire ( put the wire in the clamp center ), read the reading directly.
4.3.2 AC current measurement
Turn rotary switch to“~A” range. Press the trigger, opens the mouth of the clamp,
and hold wire ( put the wire in the clamp center ), read the reading directly
NOTE:
1.INRUSH measuring can only be manually setting range. when the current value being
measuring is unknow, turn the rotary switch to 600A and press INRUSH key to entry
INRUSH measuring funciton.
2. When measuring current ,the clamp might hold only one wire,it is null to catch one
more another wire
4.4 Measurement of resistance,continuity and forward Voltage drop of diode
Warning! When measurement of resistance or continuity,
make sure that no voltage is with the circuit and components.
4.7 NON CONTACT VOLTAGE TESTING
Set the rotary switch at the desired “ ” range position.NCV and ~symbol will be
displayed on the LCD,connect the red test lead to “VΩ” jack and the black test lead
without being connected, hold the red test lead to approach the phase line of commercial
power, switch, or charge, (hold the red test lead to touch the metal ter minal if it is
necessary), the meter will display “ ”, the higher the tested voltage is, the more " "
will be displayed, and the buzzer will warning hurrier, If the red test lead touch the
conducter, when there is voltage between null line and ground line, much more " " will
be displayed when measuring the phase line than the null line. When the meter has no
response to the voltage,you can contect the red test lead to the metal of the terminal.
Caution :
1. even if there is no indication, voltage may still exist. Do not judge the wire whether
threre is voltage absolutely throught the non contact voltage testing,the testing may be
effected by many factors such as the socket design,the insulation thickness and types etc.
2. Interference source of external environment,such as flash,motor etc,may false
triggle the non contect voltage testing.
V. Maintenance of meter
Warning! Switch off the power, remove the test lead and any of input signals to
prevent electric shock before opening the cover of meter or the cover of battery.
5.1 When the meter displays the symbol of “ ”, the battery should be changed.
Open the battery cover, and then change the used battery with new battery to ensure the
normal operation of the meter.
5.2 Keep the meter and the pens clean, dry and non-destructive. Clean cloth or
detergent may be used for cleaning the cover of the meter. No grinding agent or organic
solvent can be used for the same cleaning purpose.
5.3 The meter should be protected against damage, vibration and impact. It shouldn’t
be placed where high temperature or intense magnetic field exists.
5.4 Calibrating of the meter is done on a yearly basis.
VI. Accessories
6.1 Test lead: 1 set
6.2 Users manual
6.3 Soft Carrying Case
6.4 9V Battery
7.