YOKOGAWA TY520 User manual

IM TY530
1st Edition
Nov. 2008(KYOU)
Japanese/
English
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TY520, TY530
Digital Multimeter
ディジタルマルチメータ
User's
Manual
保証書付

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Thank you for purchasing our Model TY520, TY530 Digital Multimeter.
This user’s manual describes the specifications and handling precaution for this Digital
Multimeter.
Before using this Digital Multimeter, thoroughly read this manual to get a clear understanding
on proper use.
Always observe the following instructions.
Failure to do so may result in electric shock or other dangers that may lead to serious injury or
the loss of life.
Yokogawa is in no way liable for any damage resulting from the user’s mishandling of the
product.
For safe use of this product, the following safety symbols are used on the product:
nAbout This Manual
• Everyefforthasbeenmadetoensureaccuracyinthepreparationofthismanual.
However, should any errors or omissions come to the attention of the user, please contact
Yokogawa.
• Thecontentsofthismanualaresubjecttochangewithoutpriornoticebecauseof
improvement in performance or function.
• Allrightsreserved.Nopartofthismanualmaybereproducedinanyfromwithout
Yokogawa's written permission.

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Regarding Safe Use of This Product
For safe use of this product, the following safety symbols are used on the product and manual:
WARNING
This indicates that the operator must refer to an explanation in the
instruction manual in order to avoid the risk of serious injury or the loss
of life.
CAUTION
This indicates that the operator must refer to an explanation in the
instruction manual in order to avoid the risk of injury or damage to the
product.
Note This indicates information that is essential for handling the instrument
or should be noted in order to familiarize yourself with the instrument’s
operating procedures and/or functions.
Danger! Handle with Care
This symbol indicates that the operator must refer to an explanation in the
instruction manual in order to avoid risk of injury or death of personnel
or damage to the instrument.
Double Insulation
This symbol indicates double insulation or reinforced insulation.
Direct Current
This symbol indicates DC voltage/current.
Alternating Current
This symbol indicates AC voltage/current.
DC/AC
This symbol indicates AC and DC.
Fuse
This symbol indicates a fuse.
Ground
This symbol indicates ground (earth).

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WARNING
nAlways observe the following instructions. Failure to do so may result in
electrical shock or other dangers that may lead to serious injury or the loss of
life.
Testing leads
• UsetheprobessuppliedbyYokogawawiththisinstrument.
• Donotusetestingleadsthathavedeterioratedoraredefective.
Check testing leads continuity.
• Disconnecttestingleadsfromthecircuitundertestbeforeopeningthecasingtoreplacethe
batteries or for any other reason.
• Disconnect testing leads from the circuit under test before attaching/detaching the testing
leads to/from the instrument.
• Disconnecttestingleadsfromtheinstrumentbeforeopeningthecasingtoreplacethe
batteries or for any other reason.
• Acapisprovidedonthetipofatestinglead.
Useatestingleadwiththecaponforsafety(safetystandards:EN61010-031).
Casing
• Donotusetheinstrumentifthereisanydamagetothecasingorwhenthecasingis
removed.
Fuses
• Usefusesofthespeciedratingwhenthefuseisreplaced.
Operating Environment
• Do not operate the instrument in an atmosphere where any ammable or explosive gas is
present.
• Avoid using the instrument if it hasbeen exposed to rain or moistureor if your hands are
wet.
Disassembly
• Noperson,exceptpersonnelfromYokogawa,isauthorizedtodisassemblethisinstrument.

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Contents
1. Overview........................................................................................................... 41
2. Measurement Category ..................................................................................... 42
3. Specications .................................................................................................... 43
3.1 GeneralSpecications ............................................................................ 43
3.2 Accuracy ................................................................................................. 45
4. Operation .......................................................................................................... 48
4.1 PrecautionsBeforeMeasurement ........................................................... 48
4.2 Components ............................................................................................ 49
4.3 Measuring Instructions............................................................................ 53
4.3.1 ACVoltageMeasurement ................................................................ 53
4.3.2 DCVoltageMeasurement ................................................................ 53
4.3.3 MeasurementswithSENSOR.......................................................... 54
4.3.4 ResistanceMeasurement.................................................................. 54
4.3.5 Continuity Check ............................................................................. 55
4.3.6 Diode Test ........................................................................................ 55
4.3.7 Temperature Measurement............................................................... 56
4.3.8 Current Measurement ...................................................................... 57
4.3.9 Capacitor Measurement ................................................................... 57
4.3.10 Frequency Measurement ................................................................. 58
4.3.11 FunctiontochangeRMSdetectionto/fromMEANdetection
mode (TY530 only)...............................................................................58
4.3.12Functiontoturnthelteron/off...................................................... 59
4.3.13AUTOHOLDFunction................................................................... 60
4.3.14Relativeandpercentagecalculation................................................ 60
4.3.15 MIN/MAX/AVGFunction(TY530 only)....................................... 61
4.4 Memory Function (TY530 only) ............................................................ 62
4.5 AUTOPOWEROFFFunction............................................................... 64
4.6 Set-upFunction....................................................................................... 65
4.7 AdditionalfunctionssimplysetwhenPOWERON............................... 68
4.8 LCDCheck ............................................................................................. 68
5. UserCalibrationFunction................................................................................. 69
6. BatteryandFuseReplacement ......................................................................... 71
6.1 BatteryReplacement............................................................................... 71
6.2 FuseReplacement ................................................................................... 72
7. Calibration and Maintenance ............................................................................ 73
8 DisposingtheProduct....................................................................................... 73

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1. Overview
lDisplay
4-digit (LCD)
Maximum Reading: 6000
Bar graph indicator
lSupports a variety of measurement function
Measurement function
DC Voltage, AC Voltage, DC Current, AC Current, Resistance, Frequency, Temperature,
Capacitor, Continuity Check, Diode Test
Other functions
 DataHold(D•H),AutoHold(A•H),RangeHold(R•H),
Maximum value* (MAX), Minimum value* (MIN), Average value* (AVG),
Zero Adjustment (Capacitor, Resistance), Relative values, Save to Memory*,
LCD backlight.
*: For model TY530 only
lSwitching detection modes
Effective value (root mean square value) detection (RMS) and mean value detection (MEAN)
can be switched during AC voltage measurement (TY530 only).
l Low-passlter
 Thelow-passltercanbeswitchedon/offduringACvoltageorACcurrentmeasurement.
lCommunication: optional communication package is required (TY530 only).
• Measurement data can be transferred to a PC using an optional USB communication
package.
The data can be read by certain applications to make trend graphs or can be converted
intoExcelles.
• ThedatacanalsobeoutputfromanoptionalprinterviaanoptionalRS232cable.
lSafety design
Complied standards: CE standards
 Usesacurrent-inputterminalshutterforpreventingwronginput.
 Useshigh-performanceUL-standardfuses.

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2. Measurement Category
WARNING
nMeasurement Category (CAT.)
 TherestrictionsonthemaximumvoltagelevelforwhichtheTY520,TY530canbeused,
dependonthemeasurementcategoriesspeciedbythesafetystandards.
Do not apply any input level higher than maximum allowable input.
 AC/DC1000V CAT.III
 AC/DC600V CAT.IV
Measurement
category Description Remarks
ⅠCAT. I For measurements performed on circuits not
directly connected to MAINS.
ⅡCAT. II For measurements performed on circuits directly
connected to the low voltage installation.
Appliances, portable
equipment, ect.
ⅢCAT.III For measurements performed in the building
installation.
Distribution board,
circuit breaker, ect.
ⅣCAT. ⅣFor measurements performed all the source of the
low-voltage installation.
Overhead wire,
cable systems, ect.
Internal Wiring
Outlet
Entrance
Cable
Fixed Equipment,
etc.
Distribution
Board
CAT. II
Equipment
CAT. I
CAT.IV
CAT. III
Note
 RadiationimmunityaffectstheaccuracyoftheTY520,TY530undertheconditions
speciedinEN61326-1.
 Useofthisinstrumentislimitedtodomestic,commercial,andlightindustry
applications. If equipment generating strong electromagnetic interference is located
nearly, the instrument may malfunction.

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3. Specications
3.1 GeneralSpecications
Measurement function:
DC Voltage, AC Voltage, DC Current, AC Current, Resistance,
Frequency, Temperature, Capacitor, Continuity Check, Diode Test
Otherfunctions: Data Hold (D•H), Auto Hold (A•H), Range Hold (R•H), Maximum
value* (MAX), Minimum value* (MIN), Average value* (AVG),
Zero Adjustment (Capacitor, Resistance), Relative values, Save to
Memory*, LCD backlight.
*: For model TY530 only
Measuring method: Σmodulation
Display: 4-digit(LCD)/7-segment
Maximum Reading: 6000
 PolarityIndicator:“–”Appearsautomaticallywhenthepolarityis
negative
 OverrangeIndicator:“OL”
 Low-batteryIndicator:“ ”Appearswhenthebatteriesbecome
low
Measurement cycle: 5 times per second
(except frequency measurement : one time per second, Resistance
measurement(6MΩ/60MΩ):2.5timespersecond,capacitor
measurement(1000μF):max.0.14timepersecond)
 Bargraphdisplayapprox25timespersecond(atAC,Ω)
Operating temperature and humidity ranges:
 -10to55ºC,80%RHorless(nocondensation)
 70%RHorlessat40to55ºC.
Storage temperature and humidity ranges:
 -30to70ºC,70%RHorless(nocondensation)
Temperaturecoefcient:
(Accuracyat23±5ºC×0.1)/ºCshouldbeadded.
 (Temperatureranges:-10to18ºCand28to55ºC)
Powersupply: AA-size(R6/LR6)1.5Vbatteries:4
Battery life: Approximately 300 hours
(Operating hours of alkaline batteries when in DC voltage-mode.)
Note: The battery life varies depending on the operating conditions.
Insulationresistance:1000VDC,100MΩormore

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Withstandvoltage: 6.88kVrmsACforveseconds
(across input terminals and casing)
Externaldimensions: Approximately90(W)×192(H)×49(D)mm
Weight: Approximately570g(includingbatteries)
Complied standards: Safety standards
  EN61010-1,EN61010-031
  CAT.III(Max.inputvoltage:AC/DC1000V)
  CAT.IV(Max.inputvoltage:AC/DC600V)
  Pollutiondegree2,indooruse,
  2000mmax.abovesealevel
EMC standards
  EN61326-1ClassB
  EN55011ClassBGroup1
Effect of radiation immunity:
 Intheradio-frequencyelectromagneticeldof3V/m,accuracyis
withinvetimestheratedaccuracy.
Standard accessories: Batteries : 4
 Testingleads:1set(Model98015)
 Fuse(included):440mA/1000V(99015),10A/1000V(99016)
 User'smanual:1
 Blankcover:1
Optionalaccessories:Carryingcase  93029
(for the main unit with testing leads
and communication cable)
 Testingleads(1set) 98015
Testingleadswithalligatorclip(1set)  99014
Fuse
  440mA/1000V 99015
  10A/1000V  99016
 Temperatureprobes 90050,90051,90055,90056
Followings are for TY530 only.
CommunicationPackageforDMM  92015(Software,USBadapterand
cable)
 PrinterAdapterandCable 97016
 Printer   97010
AC adapter (for printer, Europe) 94006
Thermalpaperforprinter(10rolls)  97080

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3.2 Accuracy
Test conditions:
Temperatureandhumidity:23±5ºCat80%RHorless
Accuracy:±(%ofreading+digits)
Note: Each response time is a value to rated accuracy within selected range.
DC Voltage Measurement V
Range Resolution Accuracy Input Voltage Maximum
Input Resistance
600mV 0.1mV
0.09+2
10MΩ 1000V
DC
1000V
rms AC
6V 0.001V 11MΩ
60V 0.01V
10MΩ600V 0.1V
1000V 1V 0.15+2
NMRR: 60dBormore50/60Hz±0.1%
CMRR: 120dBormore50/60Hz(Rs=1kΩ)
Responsetime:1secmax.
AC Voltage Measurement V
AC Coupling: RMS value detection, sine wave
MEAN value detection and RMS value calibration (TY530 only)
Range Resolution
Accuracy Input
Impedance
Maximum
Input
Voltage
50/60Hz 40Hzto500Hz 500Hzto1kHz
600mV 0.1mV
0.5+5 1+5 1.5+5
10MΩ,<200pF 1000V
rms AC
1000V
DC
6V 0.001V 11MΩ,<50pF
60V 0.01V
10MΩ,<50pF600V 0.1V
1000V 1V -
Accuracy:At5to100%ofrangeand1000Vrangeis200to1000V.
 lessthan1500Vpeak
Fornon-sinusoidalwaveforms,add±(2%+2%ofF.S.),forCrestfactor<3.
CMRR:60dBormoreDCto60Hz(Rs=1kΩ)
4countsorlessiscorrectedto0,Responsetime:2secmax.
DC Current Measurement A
Range Resolution Accuracy Voltage Drop Maximum
Input Current
600μA 0.1μA
0.2+2 <0.12mV/μA 440mAProtectedby
a440mA/1000Vfuse.
6000μA 1μA
60mA 0.01mA <3.3mV/mA
600mA 0.1mA
0.5+56A 0.001A <0.1V/A 10AProtectedby
a10A/1000Vfuse.
10A 0.01A
Maximum measurement current : 440mA at 600mA range
Responsetime:1secmax.