Craftsman 82362 Owner's Manual

Owner’s Manual

Analog Multimeter

Model: 82362

www.craftsman.com 080206

ONE YEAR FULL WARRANTY

ONE YEAR FULL WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN MULTIM ETER If this CRAFTSMAN Multimeter fails to give complete satisfacti on within one year from the date of purchase, RETURN IT TO THE NEAR EST SEARS STORE OR OTHER CRAFTSMAN OUTLET IN THE UNITE D STATES, and Sears will replace it, free of charge. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may a lso have other rights which vary from state to state. Sears, Roebuck and Co., Dept. 817WA, Hoffman Estates , IL 60179

For Customer Assistance Call 9am - 5pm (ET) Monday through Friday 1-888-326-1006

WARNING: USE EXTREME CAUTION IN THE USE OF THIS D EVICE.

Improper use of this device can result in injury or death. F ollow all safeguards suggested in this manual in addition to the normal safety precaut ions used in working with electrical circuits. DO NOT serv ice this device if you are not qualified to do so.

SAFETY INSTRUCTI ONS

This meter has been designed for safe use, but must be operate d with caution. The rules listed below must be carefully followed for safe o peration.

1. NEVER apply voltage or current to the meter that exceeds the specified

maximum:

Input Protection Limits

Function Maximum Input

V DC or V AC 500V AC and DC

mA DC 500mA DC

Resistance 50V DC/AC

2. USE EXTREME CAUTION when working with high volta ges.

3. DO NOT measure voltage if the voltage on the "COM" input jack exceeds

600V above earth ground.

4. NEVER connect the meter leads across a voltage source wh ile the

function switch is in the current or resistance mode. Doing so can damage the meter.

5. ALWAYS discharge filter capacitors in power supplies and disconnect the

power when making resistance tests.

6. ALWAYS turn off power and disconnect test leads before op ening the

covers to replace the fuse or battery.

7. NEVER operate the meter unless the back cover and the battery and fuse

covers are in place and fastened securely.

8. If the equipment is used in a manner not specified by the manufacturer, the protection provided by the equipment may be impaired.

SAFETY SYMBOLS

This symbol adjacent to another symbol, terminal or oper ating device indicates that the operator must refer to an exp lanation in the Operating Instructions to avoid personal injury or da mage to the meter.

This WARNING symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which if not avoided, could result in death or s erious injury.

This CAUTION symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which if not avoided, may result damage to the product.

This symbol advises the user that the terminal(s) so mark ed must not be connected to a circuit point at which the vo ltage with respect to earth ground exceeds 500V.

This symbol adjacent to one or more terminals identif ies them as being associated with ranges that may, in normal use, be subjected to particularly hazardous voltages. For maximum safety, the meter and its test leads should not be handled w hen these terminals are energized.

This symbol indicates that a device is protected througho ut by double insulation or reinforced insulation.

CONTROLS AND JA CKS

1. Scale

2. Pointer

3. Scale zero adjust

4. Ohms zero adjust

5. Rotary function switch

6. Positive V, mA and ! input jack

7. COM input jack

SPECIFICATIONS

Function Range Accuracy

500V

250V

50V

DC Voltage

10V

± 4% of full scale

500V

250V

50V

AC Voltage (50/60Hz)

10V

± 5% of full scale

250mA

50Ma

DC Current

0.5mA

± 4% of full scale

Rx10 (10,000!! Resistance

Rx1k (1,000,000!!

± 5% of full scale

Decibels -10 to +56 dB (4 ranges) 0dB=1mW in 600!

Max input voltage 500V AC/DC Input Sensitivity, 2k!"V (Frequency Ranges) 50/60Hz Battery 0ne (1) 1.5V AA battery (not provided) Fuse 500mA/250 fast blow (5mmx20mm) Operating Temperature 41

F to 104oF (5oC to 40oC)

Storage Temperature 14

F to 122oF (-10oC to 50oC)

Operating Humidity Max 80% up to 87ºF (31ºC) decreasing linearly to

50% at 104ºF (40ºC)

Storage Humidity <80% Operating Altitude 7000ft. (2000meters ) maximum. Weight 3.88oz (110g) Size 3.82x3.34x1.3” (97x65x33mm) Safety For indoor use and in accordance with the

requirements for double insulation to IEC1010-1 (1995): EN61010-1 (1995) Overvoltage Category II 600V, Pollution Degree 2. UL, CE Approved

# Safety # Operation # Maintenance # Español

CAUTION: Read, understand and follow Safety Rules and Op erating Instructions in this manual b efore using this product.

WARNING

CAUTION

MAX 500V

BATTERY INSTALLATION

WARNING: To avoid electric shock, disconnect the test leads from any Disconnect the test leads from the meter.

1. Remove the screws securing the rear cover using a Phillips head screwdriver.

2. Lift the cover off and replace the battery observing the correct polarity.

3. Insert the new battery into the battery holder.

Replace the rear cover and secure with the screws . WARNING: To avoid electric shock, do not operate the meter until the battery c over is in place and fastened securely.

NOTE: If your meter does not work properly, check the f uses and battery to make sure that they are still good and that they are properly inserted.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING: Risk of electrocution. High-voltage circuits, both AC and DC, are

very dangerous and should be measured with great car e.

1. ALWAYS turn the function switch to the OFF position when the meter is not in use.

DC VOLTAGE MEASUREME NTS

CAUTION: Do not measure DC voltages if a motor on the circ uit is being

switched ON or OFF. Large voltage surges may occ ur that can damage the meter.

1. Set the function switch to the highest V DC position.

2. Insert the black test lead banana plug into the negative

(COM) jack. Insert the red test lead banana plug into the positive (V) jack.

3. Touch the black test probe tip to the negative side of the

circuit. Touch the red test probe tip to the positive side of the circuit.

4. Read the voltage in the display. Reset the function

switch to successively lower V DC positions to obtain a higher scale reading.

DC CURRENT MEASUREMEN TS

1. Insert the black test lead banana plug into the negative

(COM) jack.

2. Set the function switch to the 250mA DC position and

insert the red test lead banana plug into the (mA) jack.

3. Remove power from the circuit under test, then open up

the circuit at the point where you wish to measure current.

4. Touch the black test probe tip to the negative side of the

circuit. Touch the red test probe tip to the positive side of the circuit.

5. Apply power to the circuit.

6. Read the current in the display. Reset the function

switch to successively lower mA positions to obtain a hig her scale reading.

AC VOLTAGE MEASUREME NT

WARNING: Risk of Electrocution. The probe tips may not be long enough

to contact the live parts inside some 240V outlets for appl iances because the contacts are recessed deep in the outlets. As a result, the rea ding may show 0 volts when the outlet actually has voltage on it. M ake sure the probe tips are touching the metal contacts inside the out let before assuming that no voltage is present.

CAUTION: Do not measure AC voltages if a motor on the c ircuit is being switched ON or OFF. Large voltage surges may occ ur that can damage the meter.

1. Set the function switch to the highest V AC position.

2. Insert the black test lead banana plug into the negative (COM) jack. Insert red test lead banana plug into the positive (V) jack.

3. Touch the black test probe tip to the negative side of the circuit. Touch the red test probe tip to the positive side of the circuit.

4. Read the voltage in the display. Reset the function switch to successively lower V AC positions to obtain a higher scale reading.

RESISTANCE MEASURE MENTS

WARNING: To avoid electric shock, disconnect power to the unit under

test and discharge all capacitors before taking any res istance measurements. Remove the batteries and unplug the line cor ds.

1. Set the function switch to the X10 or X1K position.

2. Insert the black test lead banana plug into the negative (COM) jack Insert the red test lead banana plug into the positive ! jack.

3. Touch the test probe tips together and adjust the OHM Zero Adjust knob for a “0” reading.

4. Touch the test probe tips across the circuit or part under test. It is best to disconnect one side of the part under test so the rest of the circuit will not interfere with the resistance reading.

5. Read the resistance on the scale

dB MEASUREMENTS

The dB scale can be us ed to measure the milliwatt power d issipation on a 600! load by measuring the v oltage across a 600 ! load. An AC voltage of

0.775Vrms across 600! is equal to 1mW or “0”dB Wh en converting an AC Voltage measurement to dB t ake the dB reading fr om the lowest arc on the scale plate and then add the appropriate dB correction found i n the table below.

ACV ADD dB

10 0 -10 ~ 22

50 14 4 ~ 36 250 28 18 ~ 50 500 34 24 ~ 56

MAINTENANCE

WARNING: To avoid electric shock, disconnect the test l eads from any

source of voltage before removing the back cov er or the battery or fuse covers.

WARNING: To avoid electric shock, do not operate your meter until the battery and fuse covers are in place and fastened secur ely.

This MultiMeter is designed to provide years of depend able service, if the following care instructions are performed:

1. KEEP THE METER DRY. If it gets wet, dry it immediately.

2. USE AND STORE THE METER IN NORMAL TEMPERAT URES. Temperature extremes can shorten the life of the elec tronic parts and distort or melt plastic parts.

3. HANDLE THE METER GENTLY AND CAREFULLY. Dropp ing it can damage the electronic parts or the case.

4. KEEP THE METER CLEAN. Wipe the case occas ionally with a damp cloth. DO NOT use chemicals, cleaning solvents, or detergents.

5. USE ONLY FRESH BATTERIES OF THE RECOMMENDED SIZE AND TYPE. Remove old or weak batteries so they do not leak and damage the unit.

6. IF THE METER IS TO BE STORED FOR A LONG PERIOD OF T IME, the batteries should be removed to prevent damage to the u nit.

UL LISTED

The UL mark does not indicate that this product has been ev aluated for the accuracy of its readings.

TROUBLESHOOTING

There may be times when your meter does not operate pro perly. Here are some common problems that you may have and some e asy solutions to them.

Meter Does Not Operate:

1. Always read all the instructions in this manual before us e.

2. Check to be sure the battery is properly installed.

3. Check to be sure the battery is good.

4. If the battery is good and the meter still doesn’t operate, check to be sure

that both ends of the fuse are properly installed.

If You Do Not Understand How the Meter Works:

1. Purchase “Multitesters and Their Use for Electrical Test ing”,

(Item No. 82303).

2. Call our Customer Service Line 1-888-326-1006.

SERVICE AND PARTS

Item Number Description 82374 Fuse kit 95462 AA batteries 82398 Set of black and red Test Leads 82362-CS Rear cover screws

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