CEN-TECH 60906 Operating Instructions Manual

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FUNCTION

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

DIGITAL

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MULTIMETER

Specifications

Frequen

cy

DC Amps

Accuracy (@200µA-200mA} 1.2%±20; (@1 QA) 3%±20

DC Voltage Ranges: 200mV/2000mW20/200/1

Accuracy (@200mV) 0.5%±1

AC Voltage Ranges: 200/750V

Acc uracy

Resistance Ranges: 200/2000/20K/200K/2000K Ohm

A

cc

uracy

Sampling Rate 2.5 times/Second

rl

oad Protecti

Ove
Operating Temperature Range: 32° - 104° F
Di

splay
Batte ry One 9 V (included}
Weight .45 lb.
Features 29-1/2" Test Leads, Transist

45-450 Hz
Ranges: 200µA/20.00µA/20mA/200mA, 1

(@2000mV-200V) 1.0%±1 D;
(@1000V)

(45-450 Hz)

(@200-200K Ohm} 0.8%±20 ;
(@2000K

on Fast-Acting 500mA/250V Fuse

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hi

gh 3-

Battery Test

D;

1.

0%:1:20

1.2%±100

Ohm) 1.0%±20;

1

-digii LCD

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2

in

g Function, and Automatic Polarity and Zero Adjust

or

OOOV

(NPN and PNP) Testing Function,

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will need the manual for the safety warnings and
precautions , and operating and maintenance procedures.
Keep your invoice with this manual. Write the invoice number
on

the inside of the front cover. Keep the manual and invoice

in

a safe and dry place for future reference.

Safety Warnings'' and Precautions

WARNING: When using tool, basic safety precautions should always

be followed to reduce the risk
to equipment.

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personal injury and damage

Warnings

continued

on

page

3.

Read all

1.

Avoid
bring help.

2.

Keep

3.

Avoid
near uninsulated conducfors
grounded suriaces such
enclosures when testing voltages.

Avoid

4.

5.

Observe
wet locations. Don't expose

6.

Keep
area. Do not let them handle machines , tools,

7.

Store
dry location to inhibit rust.

.

of

children.

8.

Dress
be caught in moving parts. Protective, electrically nonconductive
clothes and nonskid footwear are recommended when working. Wea.r
restrictive hair covering to cot tain long hair.

9.

Use

eye

goggles. .

10.

Do

not

Do not reach over or across electrical cables

11.

Maintain

Inspect test leads periodical! . and, if damaged, have_them repaired

by an authorized technician. · ·

12.

Stay

alert

operate any tool when you ark tired.

13.

Check
appears damaged should be1
will operate properly and perform its intended function. Check for any
broken parts and any other
Any part that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced
by a qualified technician. Do not use the tool if any switch does not
operate properly.

SKU 69096

For

instructions

working

alone. If

l:fofore

a~

using

this

accident happens, an as_sistant can

I

wor~

area

clean

. Cluttered areas invite injuries.

electrical

damaging

work

children

idle

properly

protection.

overreach.

for

replacement parts, please call 1-800-444-3353.

shock.

area

away. Children must never be allowed in the work

equipment.

. Do not wear loose clothing

tools

with

. Watch

damaged

Use extreme caution when using this tool

or

bus bars. Prevent body contact with

as

pipes, radiators, mr.ges •. and cabinet

meter.

Use only as specified in this manual.

conditions.

When not in use, tools must be stored in a

Al~ays

Alway.r

Keep proper footing and balance at all times.

care. l nsure multimeter has a fresh battery.

what

you ; re doing, use common sense. Do not

parts

co~ditiori

Do not test voltages in damp or

t©

rain. Keep

lock up tools and keep out

wear

. Before using any tool, any _part that

carefully checked to determine that it

1

work

or

ANSI_ approved impact safety

or

that may affect proper operation.

tester!

area well lit.

or

extension cords.

jewelry as they can

frames.

of

Page

reach

15.

Replacement_parts
identical replacement parts. Use

warranty
Approved accessories are available from Harbor Freight Tools.

16.

Do
Read warning labels on prescriptions to determine if your judgment
or
not operate the tool.

17. We
, voltage

Note

: Performance

battery.

Warning

Warning:

. Only use accessories intended for use with this tool.

not

operate

reflexes are impaired while taking drugs. If there is any doubt, do

11'1.l~ommomll

or

other

of

: The warnings, cautions, and instructions discussed

in this instruction manual cannot cover all possible
conditions and situations that may occur. It must be
understood by the operator that common sense and
caution are factors which cannot be built into this
product, but must be supplied by the operator.

This

product
including lead, known to the State
cause cancer and birth defects (or other reproductive
harm).
(California Health

and

tool

if

~~a~

accessories

under

oniy

a license(!]

the

. When servicing, use only

of

any

Other parts will void the

influence

of

alcohol

elac~iri

ci=in

wcr~

potentially dangerous circuits.

this tool may vary depending on condition

contains

or

produces

chemicals

of

California to

,

& Safety Code 25249.5 et seq.)

or

drugs

on

of

internal

.

high-

Unpacking

When unpacking, make sure the following parts are included: Digital

and

black

and

red

Test

Leads

. If

any

Multimeter,
call

Harbor Freight

the

machine

on

the

front cover

Tools

at

is

missing or broken,

as

soon

as

the

number

possible.

please

parts are missing or broken, please

on

the

cover of this manual. If any part of

call

Harbor Freight

Tools

at

the

number

I

Opeitation

WARNING

1.

2. Do not test voltage on DC circuits higher than

3.

3

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ELECTRICAL
INJURY. AVOID
OF

ELECTRICITY.. I

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Additional

Do not test voltage on

SHOGK

TOUCHIN~

EXPOSED CONDUCTORS

Multimeter

AC

circuits higher than 750 volts.

CAN

CAUSE

Precautions

DEATH

1000 volts.

Do not test current on circuits higher than 10 amps.

For

replacement parts, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page4

OR

4.

Be

careful

to

apply

to

the

Test

when
c o n n e c t e d .,

t o t h e C 0 M
( B o

tt

o m ) a n d
VOmA
Jacks

Multimeter
an

Ohms
setting. Damage
can

occur

or

the

fuse

5.

Do

not

testing
multimeter

Circuit. SAIA,-,trnn

not

voltage I DC

Leads

they

are

(Center)
and

the !Transistor

is

in

testing

to

the

may

blow

switch
modes

connected

Volt

Selecti

Ar

ea

Ohm

Selection

Area

/hFE Jack

multimeter

.

between
with

the

to

on

a 1 [

Control Layout

' '

mode

Ar""

JI

COM

Battery

Selection

DC

Selection

Selection

Area/Jack

Transistor

Selection

VolUOhm/

Jack I mA

Test

Area

AMP

Area

10A

Area

Jack

.

AC Voltage Measurements

Measure AC conductors carrying up to 750

Turn the Range Selector Switch to 750 ACV setting.

1.

Always start with the highest range if the voltage

2.

Plug the red lead into the
the COM (Bottom) Jack. Switch the

3.

Carefully touch the exposed conductors with the tips of the probes to measure
the voltage (not amperes).

4.

Read measurement.
If the voltage is less than 200 vol\s, set the Range Selector Switch to the

lower range. .

5.

When testing

is

complete, remove Te.st Leads and store with multimeter.

VOmA

(Center) Jack: Pl

Mu

I ·

I

J

!I

VAC

ltimeter ON.

, 45-450 Hz.

is

unknown.

ug

the black lead into

DC Voltage Measurements

Measure.

1. Turn the Range Selector Switch

2. Follow the directions above under "AC.Voltage Measurements", only use
the

DC

settings instead.

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DC

conductors crrrying up to 1000 VDC.

to

1000 DCY setting.

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DC Current Measurements

Measure

1.

Turn the Range Selector Switch to the 10A position. .

Always start with the highest range if the amperage

2.

Plug the red lead into the 1

(Bottom) Jack. Switch the Multimeter
Carefully touch

3.

the amperage.

Note: Amperage

4. Read measurement.
If the reading is less than .2AMPs, switch the req lead

Jack and set the Range Selector Switch to the 200 mA setting.

5. When testing is complete, remove Test Leads

DC

conductors c'\rrying up to

OA

(Top)

Jack. Plug the black lead into the COM

ON

the

exposed conductors with the tips of the probes to measure

is

always tested

in

series with the circuit under test.

10

ampere

.

to

and

store with multimeter.

Resistance Measurements

Measure circuit resistance up to 2000K Ohms.

WARNING: NEVER measure resistance

1.

2. Plug the red Test Lead into the

3.

4.

through

=Turn

Lead into the Com (Bottom) Jack. Switch the Multimeter

Short the Test Leads together. The meter should read "O" Ohms.

Touch the exposed conductors

Read measurement.
If the readi

(0)

position.

it.

the Range Selector

ng

is "1

",set

Switc;h

the Rang

l

on

a circuit with voltage running

· j

to the 200 mA position.

VOmA

(Center) Jack. Plug the black Test

wi

th the tips of the Test Leads.

I

ei

Selector Switch to the next higher Ohm

Transistor (hFE)!Measurements

Test

transistors to ensure proper function.

1.

Turn the Range Selector Switch
Switch the Multimeter

2.

Insert

the transistor pins into th13

according to the EBC (Emitter, Base, Collector) sequence.

3.

The meter will show the approximate hFE value. ,

ON

t

~

.

the hFE position.

appropriate hFE jack (NPN or PNP)

Diode Measurement

Test the voltage drop

Turn the Range Selector Switch to the Diode ( ...... ) position. \

1.

Pl

2.

3. Connect the

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the red Test Lead into the V1

Lead into the Com (Bottom) Jack. Switch the Multimeter ON. .

red

probe to the anode of the diode

For replacement parts, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 6

in

diodes.

0mA

(Center) Jack. Pl

and

the black to the cathode.

s.

is

unknown.

the VOmA(Center)

ON

.

ug

the black

~

est

4. The approximate forward voltage drop
mV

. If the connection is reversJd only "1" will be shown. .

of

the diode will be displayed

Battery Charge Measuremer:it ·

Test

the amount of charge left

NOTE: This setting

2. Plug the

3. Connect the

2.!l!y.

, The high current could cause damage to the meter and/or cause severe

personal injury. Use the appropriate
current voltage of such batteries instead.

1.

Turn

the Range Selector Switch

Lead into the Com (Bottom) Jack . Switch the Multimeter ON.

to

the negative terminal.

is

Never use this setting to test automotive or lead-acid batteries.

for testing the charge of small 9V or 1.5V batteries

to

red

Test

Lead

into the VOmA (Center) Jack. Plug the black

red

probe

to

the positive terminal of the battery and the black

4. The battery amperage under a load

of

.1

mA

.

For a 1.5 V "AA" (LR6) battery

5.

resolution
Nornial amperage : For a standard 9V (6LR61) battery

in

batteries.

DC

Voltage setting to test t

the Battery (-It-) position.

of

370

mn

will be displayed to a

he

open

= 25 mA

=

4mA

in

"

Test

1.

2.

3.

4.

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

SKU

Wipe unit with a slightly damp cloth using a light detergent.

Mainte

solvents or abrasives.
Remove battery if not

Store unit
Other than the battery and fuse,

Repairs should

in

a dry location. /

. Battery/Fuse

To

replace the batt,

Remove the Test Leads from the 1multimeter.
Turn

the unit over.
Remove both screws using a cross head screwdriver.
Remove back cover.
Pull

battery/f~

(9V battery or 500mA/250V fast-acting fuse)

Replace cover and retighten screws.

"NOTE: No replacement parts are available for this tool.

69096

.

se

For replacement parts, p'lase call 1-800-444-3353.

in

use for I

be

done

by

out of unit. and r

~

ance

J

ng

periods. -

t~ere

a qualified technician.

are ndreplaceable parts

~

eplacement

ry

or

fuse:

·[

I .

ljl

place with the same.

1 .

Do

on

this unit.

not use

t

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