Edison DAM060 Operating Manual
Auto Range Digital
Multimeter - USB Interface
OPERATING MANUAL
Functions:
USB interface & software
for the PC
Electrical testing.
Temperature testing from
-5 to +1000°°C.
ORDER CODE: EDI-516-3440K
MODEL DAM060
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CONTENT
1. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS ......................................................................................2
2. DESCRIPTION ..........................................................................................................6
3. FUNCTIONS DESCRIPTION ......................................................................................9
4. PC SOFTWARE OPERATION ..................................................................................16
5. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION..................................................................................17
6. MAINTENANCE ......................................................................................................21
7. PACK CONTENT ....................................................................................................22
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1.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
This multimeter has been designed according to IEC1010 standards for
electronic measuring instruments with an over-voltage category (CAT II 1000V,
CAT III 600V) and pollution level 2.
To get the best service from this instrument, read carefully this user manual and
respect the detailed safety precautions.
1.1. Precautionary safety measures
Preliminary
• When using this multimeter, the user must observe all normal safety rules
concerning:
- Protection against the dangers of electric current.
- Protection of the multimeter against misuse.
• For your own safety, only use the test probes supplied with the meter provided.
Before use, check the meter and probes are in good condition.
During use
• If the meter is used near noise generating equipment, be aware that the
display may become unstable or indicate large errors.
• Use EXTREME CAUTION when working around bare conductors or bus bars.
• DO NOT operate the meter around explosive gas, vapour, or dust.
• Verify a meters operation by measuring a known voltage and DO NOT use the
meter if it operates abnormally. Protection may be impaired. When in doubt,
have the meter serviced.
• Use the proper terminals, function, and range for your measurements.
• When the range of the value to be measured is unknown beforehand, ALWAYS
set the range dial at the highest position or autoranging mode.
• NEVER exceed the protection limit values indicated in the specifications for
each range of measurement.
• DO NOT touch unused terminals when meter is linked to a circuit.
• Be careful when working with voltages above 60V DC or 30V AC rms.
• When using the probes, keep your fingers behind the finger guards.
• When making connections, connect the common test lead before connecting
the live test lead; when disconnecting, disconnect the live test lead before
disconnecting the common test lead.
• Before changing functions, disconnect the test leads from the circuit under test.
• For all DC functions, including manual or auto range, to avoid the risk of shock
due to possible improper reading, verify the presence of any AC voltages by
first using the AC function. Then select a DC voltage range equal to or greater
than the AC range.
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• Disconnect circuits power and discharge all high-voltage capacitors before
testing Resistance, Continuity, Diodes, or Capacitance.
• NEVER perform resistance or continuity measurements on live circuits.
• Before measuring current, check the meters fuse and turn off power to the
circuit before connecting the meter to the circuit.
• When carrying out measurements on TV or switching power circuits, always
remember that there may be high amplitude voltage pulses at the test points
which may damage the meter. Use of a TV filter will attenuate any such pulses.
• To avoid the wrong reading or even electric shocks, when the meter displays
, you must change the battery.
• Do not measure voltages above 600V in category III, or 1000V in Category II installations.
• When in REL mode, the 'REL' symbol is displayed. Caution must be used
because hazardous voltage may be present.
• Do not operate the meter with the case (or part of the case) has been removed.
• For continuous protection against fire, replace fuse ONLY with the specified
voltage and current ratings: F200mA/250V.
Symbols:
Symbols used in this manual and on the instrument:
CCAAUUTTIIOONN::
Refer to the instruction manual. Incorrect use may result in
damage to the device or its components.
AC (Alternating Current)
DC (Direct Current)
AC or DC
Earth ground
Double insulated
Fuse
Conforms to European Union directives
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1.2 Maintenance
• DO NOT attempt to adjust or repair the meter by removing the rear case while
voltage is being applied. Please allow a fully qualified technician to investigate
any problems.
• Before opening the meter case, always disconnect test leads from all sources
of electric current.
• Do not use abrasives or solvents on the multimeter; instead use a damp (not
wet) cloth and mild detergent only.
• ALWAYS set the dial to 'OFF' position when meter is not in use.
• If the meter is not going to be used for a long time, take out the battery and do
not store the meter in high temperature or high humidity environment.
1.3 Protection mechanisms
This instrument is fitted with various protection mechanisms:
• Varistor protection for limiting transients of over 1000V at the VΩ terminal.
• A PTC (positive temperature coefficient) resistor protects against permanent
overvoltages of up to 1000V during resistance, capacitance, temperature,
continuity and diode test measurements.
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2.
DESCRIPTIONS
2.1 Instrument Familiarisation
1. LCD display
2. Keypad
3. Rotary switch
4. Terminals
5. USB adaptor port
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2.2 LCD Display
1. Indicates that
AACC
voltage or current
range is active for testing.
2. Indicates negative readings.
3. Indicates that
DDCC
voltage or
current range is active for
testing.
4. Indicates the meter is in
Autorange mode for the best
automatic test results.
5. Indicates the meter is in
PC data transmission mode.
6. Indicates Diode test mode.
7. Indicates continuity check mode.
8. Indicates Data Hold mode.
9. ‘
RREELL
’ Indicates Relative Measurement mode.
10. ‘
MMAAXX
’ Indicates maximum data.
11. ‘
MMIINN
’ Indicates minimum data.
12. Indicates Low battery (Note: When this symbol appears, it means that the
battery needs to be replaced).
13. Indicates the measurement units in use.
14. ‘
OOLL
’ indicates input is too large for the selected range.
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2.3 Keypad
SELECT
•In
ΩΩ
position you can switch between Resistance measurement, Diode
test and Continuity check.
•In
AA,, mmAA,, µµAA
position you can switch between DC and AC current.
• Power-up option disables automatic power-off feature.
HOLD/LIGHT
• Press this key to enter and exit the data hold mode.
• Press and hold key for 2 seconds (a beep will sound) and the backlight will
turn ON. If you press again for 2 seconds (a beep will sound) the backlight will
turn OFF.
RANGE
In
VV~~,, VV ,, ΩΩ,, AA,, mmAA
and
µµAA
:
1. Press 'RANGE' to change from Auto (default) to manual mode.
2. Press 'RANGE' to step through the ranges available for the selected function.
3. Press and hold 'RANGE' for 2 seconds (2 beeps will sound) to return to auto ranging.
REL
Press
RREELL
to enter and exit the Relative measurement mode. (This is available in
all ranges except Hz/DUTY).
MAX/MIN
This key is for measuring maximum and minimum value. (This is available in all
ranges except Hz/DUTY).
1. Press it to enter MAX/MIN mode (a beep will sound).
2. Press it again - The LCD will display the maximum value.
3. Press it again - The LCD will display the minimum value.
4. Press and hold it for 2 seconds (2 beeps will sound) and the meter will return
to normal measurement state.
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