YOKOGAWA DM7560 User manual

User’s
Manual DM7560
Digital Multimeter
Getting Started Guide
IM DM7560-02EN
2nd Edition

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Thank you for purchasing the DM7560 Digital Multimeter.
This getting started guide primarily explains the handling precautions and basic operations of the
DM7560. To ensure correct use, please read this manual thoroughly before operation.
Keep this manual in a safe place for quick reference in the event that a question arises.
List of Manuals
The following manuals, including this one, are provided as manuals for the DM7560. Please read all
manuals.
Manual Title Manual No. Description
DM7560 Digital Multimeter
User’s Manual
IM DM7560-01EN The supplied CD contains the PDF file of this manual.
The manual explains all DM7560 features, except for the
communication features, and how to use them.
DM7560 Digital Multimeter
Getting Started Guide
IM DM7560-02EN This guide. It explains the handling precautions and
specifications of the DM7560.
DM7560 Digital Multimeter
Communication Interface
User’s Manual
IM DM7560-17EN The supplied CD contains the PDF file of this manual.
The manual explains the DM7560 communication interface
features and instructions on how to use them.
DM7560 Digital Multimeter
User’s Manual
IM DM7560-92Z1 Document for China
The “EN” and “Z1” in the manual numbers are the language codes.
Contact information of Yokogawa offices worldwide is provided on the following sheet.
Document No. Description
PIM 113-01Z2 List of worldwide contacts
2nd Edition: October 2017 (YMI)
All Rights Reserved, Copyright © 2016 Yokogawa Test & Measurement Corporation

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Notes
• Thecontentsofthismanualaresubjecttochangewithoutpriornoticeasaresultofcontinuing
improvements to the instrument’s performance and functions. The figures given in this manual may
differ from those that actually appear on your screen.
• Everyefforthasbeenmadeinthepreparationofthismanualtoensuretheaccuracyofits
contents. However, should you have any questions or find any errors, please contact your nearest
YOKOGAWA dealer.
• Copyingorreproducingalloranypartofthecontentsofthismanualwithoutthepermissionof
YOKOGAWA is strictly prohibited.
• Sincethedisplaypanelofthisinstrumentcontainsafluorescenttube,whendiscardingit,besureto
comply with the appropriate dumping regulations.
Trademarks
• Microsoft,InternetExplorer,Windows7,andWindows8areeitherregisteredtrademarksor
trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
• AdobeandAcrobatareeitherregisteredtrademarksortrademarksofAdobeSystemsIncorporated.
• Inthismanual,the®andTMsymbolsdonotaccompanytheirrespectiveregisteredtrademarkor
trademark names.
• Othercompanyandproductnamesaretrademarksorregisteredtrademarksoftheirrespective
holders.
Revisions
• September2016: 1stEdition
• October2017: 2ndEdition

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Checking the Contents of the Package
Unpack the box, and check the contents before operating the instrument. If the wrong items have been
delivered, if items are missing, or if there is a problem with the appearance of the items, contact your
nearest YOKOGAWA dealer.
DM7560
Check that the product that you received is what you ordered by referring to the model name and suffix
code given on the name plate on the rear panel.
MODEL Suffix1Description
DM7560 Main device
Power voltage -1 100 VAC, 50/60 Hz
-3 115 VAC, 50/60 Hz
-6 220 VAC, 50/60 Hz
-8 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz
Power cord2-D UL/CSA Standard power cord, Maximum rated voltage: 125 V
-F VDE Standard power cord, Maximum rated voltage: 250 V
-Q BS Standard power cord, Maximum rated voltage: 250 V
-R AS Standard power cord, Maximum rated voltage: 250 V
-H GB Standard power cord, Maximum rated voltage: 250 V
-N NBR Standard power cord, Maximum rated voltage: 250 V
Option /C13GP-IB Interface
/C23LAN & RS-232 Interface
/CMP DIO Interface
1 For products whose suffix code contains “Z,” an exclusive manual may be included. Please read it
along with the standard manual.
2 Make sure that the attached power cord meets the designated standards of the country and area
that you are using it in.
3 The/C1 and/C2 options cannot be installed on the same instrument.
No. (Instrument Number)
When contacting the dealer from which you purchased the instrument, please give them the instrument
number.

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Standard Accessories
The standard accessories below are supplied with the instrument. Check that all contents are present
and undamaged.
 Fusesforcurrentmeasurement(B8509LK) ………… 2 pieces for each(3A, 250V)
(The above-mentioned accessories are storage in the main unit to another.)
Test leads(red, black) …………………………………………………………… 1 couple
Power code ……………………………………………………………………………… 1
A1006WD UL, CSA, and PSE standard
A1009WD VDE standard
A1054WD BS standard
A1024WD AS standard
A1064WD GB standard
   A1088WD NBRstandard
Instruction manual(CD) ………………………………………………………………… 1
User’s Manual.pdf (IM DM7560-01EN)
Communication Interface.pdf (IM DM7560-17EN)
IM DM7560-02EN (This manual) ……………………………………………………… 1
IM DM7560-02JA (Japanese) ………………………………………………………… 1
IM DM7560-92Z1 (Document for China) …………………………………………… 1
PIM 113-01Z2 (List of worldwide contacts)…………………………………………… 1
Manual CD
The English folder in the manual CD contains the PDF files shown below. The CD also contains
Japanese manuals.
File Name Manual Title Manual No.
Users Manual.pdf DM7560 Digital Multimeter
Use's Manual
IM DM7560-01EN
Communication Interface.pdf DM7560 Digital Multimeter
Communication Interface User’s Manual
IM DM7560-17EN
To view the PDF files above, you need Adobe Reader 5.0 or later.
WARNING
Never play this manual CD, which contains the user’s manuals, in an audio CD player.
Doing so may cause loss of hearing or speaker damage due to the large sounds that may be
produced.
French
AVERTISSEMENT
CeCDcontientlesmanuelsd’utilisation.NejamaisinsérerceCDdansunlecteurdeCD
audio. Cela pourrait entraîner une perte d’audition ou l’endommagement des enceintes en
raisonduvolumepotentiellementélevédessonsproduits.
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Optional Accessories (Sold Separately)
The optional accessories below are available for purchase separately. Check that all contents are
present and undamaged.
• Usetheaccessoriesspecifiedinthismanual.Moreover,usetheaccessoriesofthisproductonly
with Yokogawa products that specify them as accessories.
• Usetheaccessoriesofthisproductwithintheratedrangeofeachaccessory.Whenusingseveral
accessories together, use them within the specification range of the accessory with the lowest
rating.
Name Model Safety standard Note Manual No.
Test lead B8509LJ 1000V CAT II Standard accessory —
Measurement lead 758917 1000V CAT II
600V CAT III
Safety terminal cable. Length: 0.75 m.
Red and black, 1 pc. each
—
Measurement lead 758933 1000V CAT III Safety terminal cable. Length: 1 m.
Red and black, 1 pc. each
—
Small alligator clip
adapter
758922 300V CAT II Safety terminal-to-alligator clip adapter.
Red and black, 1 pc. each
—
Large alligator clip
adapter
758929 1000V CAT II Safety terminal-to-alligator clip adapter.
Red and black, 1 pc. each
—
Safety terminal
adapter
758923 600V CAT II Spring clamp type. Red and black, 1 pc. each —
Safety terminal
adapter
758931 1000V CAT III Screw-in type. Red and black, 1 pc.
each
—
Sheath type
thermocouple
90050 — -50ºC to 600ºC for liquid IM 90050
Sheath type
thermocouple
90051 — -50ºC to 600ºC for liquid IM 90050
Static surface type
thermocouple
90055 — -20ºC to 250ºC for surface IM 90050
Static surface type
thermocouple
90056 — -20ºC to 500ºC for surface IM 90050
Clamp-on probe 96095 300V CAT III AC/DC clamp-on probe IM 96095-EN
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Safety Precautions
This instrument is an IEC safety class I instrument (provided with a terminal for protective earth
grounding).
The general safety precautions described herein must be observed during all phases of operation.
If the instrument is used in a manner not specified in this manual, the protection provided by the
instrument may be impaired. YOKOGAWA assumes no liability for the customer’s failure to comply
with these requirements.
The following symbols are used on this instrument.
Warning: handle with care. Refer to the user’s manual or service manual. This symbol appears
on dangerous locations on the instrument which require special instructions for proper handling
or use. The same symbol appears in the corresponding place in the manual to identify those
instructions.
Risk of electric shock
Protective ground or protective ground terminal
Ground or the functional ground terminal (do not use as the protective earth ground terminal)
Frame Ground
Alternating current
ON (power)
OFF (power)
French
 Avertissement:Àmanipulerdélicatement.Toujourssereporterauxmanuelsd’utilisationet
d’entretien.Cesymboleaétéapposéauxendroitsdangereuxdel’instrumentpourlesquels
desconsignesspécialesd’utilisationoudemanipulationontétéémises.Lemêmesymbole
apparaît à l’endroit correspondant du manuel pour identifier les consignes qui s’y rapportent.
 Risquedechocélectrique
Mise à la terre de protection ou borne de mise à la terre de protection
Borne de terre ou borne de terre fonctionnelle (ne pas utiliser cette borne comme prise de terre.)
Terre de Frame
Courant alternatif
Marche (alimentation)
 Arrêt(alimentation)

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Failure to comply with the precautions below could lead to injury
or death or damage to the instrument.
WARNING
Use the Instrument Only for Its Intended Purpose
This instrument is a measurement instrument that can measure voltage, current, and
resistance. Do not use this instrument for anything other than as a measurement instrument.
Check the Physical Appearance
Do not use the instrument if there is a problem with its physical appearance.
Do Not Operate in an Explosive Atmosphere
Do not operate the instrument in the presence of flammable gases or vapors. Doing so is
extremely dangerous.
Do Not Remove the Covers or Disassemble or Alter the Instrument
Only qualified YOKOGAWA personnel may remove the covers and disassemble or alter the
instrument. The inside of the instrument is dangerous because parts of it have high voltages.
Measurement Category
The measurement category of the DM7560 signal input terminals is Other (O, 1100V) or II
(300V). Do not use it to measure the main power supply or for Measurement Categories II, III,
and IV when use the input terminal for 1100V, and Measurement Categories III and IV when
use the input terminal for 300V.
Install or Use the Instrument in Appropriate Locations
• Donotinstallorusetheinstrumentoutdoorsorinlocationssubjecttorainorwater.
• Installtheinstrumentsothatyoucanimmediatelyremovethepowercordifanabnormalor
dangerous condition occurs.
In the event of smoke, abnormal odors or abnormal sounds, immediately turn the
power off and unplug the power plug from the receptacle.
Continued use under these circumstances may result in electric shock or fire. After the power
switch has been put in the OFF position, and the power plug has been disconnected from the
power outlet, contact your nearest YOKOGAWA dealer. Repairing the instrument yourself is
very dangerous. Do not attempt to repair the instrument under any circumstances.
Ensure that water does not get on or inside the instrument.
Do not use the instrument if this happens. Failure to observe this precaution may result in
electric shock or fire. If water gets on or inside the unit, after the power switch has been put in
the OFF position, and the power plug has been disconnected from the power outlet, contact
your nearest YOKOGAWA dealer.
Do not touch the power cord plug with wet hands
This may result in an electric shock.
Do not put any foreign objects, such as metallic or flammable objects through the
ventilation port.
Ifanyforeignobjectisputthroughtheventilationport,thismayresultinelectricshock,fire,
and/ormalfunction.Ifanyforeignobjectenterstheinstrument,afterthepowerswitchhas
been put in the OFF position, and the power plug has been disconnected from the power
outlet, and contact your nearest YOKOGAWA dealer.
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Do not place this instrument in an unstable location such as on an unsteady stand or
an inclined place.
If the instrument is placed in an unstable location, it may fall or topple over, resulting in electric
shock,fireorinjury.Ifthisinstrumentfallsoritscoverisdamaged,afterthepowerswitchhas
been put in the OFF position, and the power plug has been disconnected from the power
outlet, and contact your nearest YOKOGAWA dealer.
Be careful when taking high-voltage measurements.
Coming into contact with high voltages during measurements may result in electric shock.
Except for the input terminal for measurement on the front of this instrument, always
connect the grounding line of the input connector of this instrument to the ground
potential level (ground) of the object to be measured.
If the grounding line of the above-mentioned input connector of this instrument is connected
toalevelotherthanthegroundleveloftheobjecttobemeasured,thismayresultinelectric
shock(damagetotheobjecttobemeasured,thisinstrument,orotherconnecteddevices).
Always use a 3-prong power cord
Failing to use a 3-prong power cord may result in electric shock, fire, or malfunction.
When supplying power via a three-wire power outlet using the 3-prong power cord accessory,
ground the cord using the ground wire.
Always use a 3-prong power cord compatible with the power voltage.
Using a power cord that is incompatible with the power voltage may result in fire or
malfunction.
Do not use the power cord provided with instrument for other products.
In accordance with electrical safety regulations, the power cord provided with this instrument
is not to be used with other electrical equipment.
Use the instrument at a rated supply voltage.
Before connecting the power cord, ensure that the source voltage matches the rated supply
voltage of the instrument and that it is within the maximum rated voltage of the provided power
cord. The power supply voltages that can be used are shown in Table 1. The center voltages
are displayed near the AC LINE INPUT on the rear panel.
Table1 Power supply voltage range
Center voltage Voltage range
AC 100V 90V - 110V
AC 115V 103.5V – 126.5V
AC 220V 198V-242V
AC 240V 216V - 264V
Do not touch the input terminal mid operation.
Touching the input terminal mid operation may result in electric shock.
Follow the rules below when handling the power cord.
Failing to follow these rules may result in electric shock, fire, or malfunction. If the power cord
is damaged, contact your nearest YOKOGAWA dealer.
• Donotattempttomodifythepowercord.
• Donotforciblybendthepowercord.
• Donottwistthepowercord.
• Donotbindthepowercord.
• Donotyankthepowercord.
• Donotheatthepowercord.
• Donotallowthepowercordtobecomewet.
• Donotplaceheavyobjectsontopofthepowercord.
Safety Precautions