Extech TK430-IR, TK430 Instruction Manual

User's Guide

True RMS Multimeter
Extech 430

Introduction

Congratulations on your purchase of the Extech 430 (part number EX430) True RMS
Autoranging Multimeter. This meter measures AC/DC Voltage, AC/DC Current, Resistance,
Capacitance, Frequency, Duty Cycle, Diode Test, and Continuity plus Thermocouple
Temperature. Proper use and care of this meter will provide many years of reliable service.

Safety

International Safety Symbols

This symbol, adjacent to another symbol or terminal, indicates the user must refer
to the manual for further information.

This symbol, adjacent to a terminal, indicates that, under normal use, hazardous
voltages may be present

Double insulation

WARNING

CAUTION

MAX
600V

This WARNING symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which
if not avoided, could result in death or serious 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 marked must not be
connected to a circuit point at which the voltage with respect to earth
ground exceeds (in this case) 600 VAC or VDC.

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CAUTIONS

• Improper use of this meter can cause damage, shock, injury or death. Read and
understand this user manual before operating the meter.

• Always remove the test leads before replacing the battery or fuses.

• Inspect the condition of the test leads and the meter itself for any damage before

operating the meter. Repair or replace any damage before use.

• Use great care when making measurements if the voltages are greater than 25VAC
rms or 35VDC. These voltages are considered a shock hazard.

• Always discharge capacitors and remove power from the device under test before
performing Diode, Resistance or Continuity tests.

• Voltage checks on electrical outlets can be difficult and misleading because of the
uncertainty of connection to the recessed electrical contacts. Other means should be
used to ensure that the terminals are not "live".

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

• This device is not a toy and must not reach children’s hands. It contains hazardous
objects as well as small parts that the children could swallow. In case a child
swallows any of them, please contact a physician immediately

• Do not leave batteries and packing material lying around unattended; they can be
dangerous for children if they use them as toys

• In case the device is going to be unused for an extended period of time, remove the
batteries to prevent them from training

• Expired or damaged batteries can cause cauterization on contact with the skin.
Always, therefore, use suitable hand gloves in such cases

• See that the batteries are not short-circuited. Do not throw batteries into the fire.

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OVERVOLTAGE CATEGORY III

This meter meets the IEC 610-1-2001 standard for OVERVOLTAGE CATEGORY III. Cat III
meters are protected against overvoltage transients in fixed installation at the distribution
level. Examples include switches in the fixed installation and some equipment for industrial
use with permanent connection to the fixed installation.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

This meter has been designed for safe use, but must be operated with caution. The rules
listed below must be carefully followed for safe operation.

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

V DC or V AC 1000V DC/750V AC, 200Vrms on 400mV range

Function Maximum Input

mA AC/DC 500mA 250V fast acting fuse
A AC/DC 20A 250V fast acting fuse(30 seconds max every

Frequency, Resistance, Capacitance,
Duty Cycle, Diode Test, Continuity
Temperature 60V DC/24V AC

2. USE EXTREME CAUTION when working with high voltages.

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 while the function switch is in

the current, resistance, or diode mode. Doing so can damage the meter.

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

making resistance or diode tests.

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

Input Protection Limits

15 minutes)
250Vrms for 15sec max

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Controls and Jacks

1. 4000 count LCD display

2. HOLD

3. SELECT button

4. Function switch

5. mA, uA and A input jacks

6. COM input jack

7. Positive input jack

8. RANGE hold button

9. RELATIVE button

10. Backlight button

11. Protective holster

Note: Tilt stand and battery compartment are on rear of unit.

Symbols and Annunciators

•))) Continuity
Diode test

Battery status

Test lead connection
error

n nano (10
µ micro (10
m milli (10
k kilo (10
M mega (10
Hz Hertz (frequency) V Volts
% Percent (duty ratio) REL Relative
AC Alternating current AUTO Autoranging
DC Direct current HOLD Display hold
ºF Degrees Fahrenheit ºC Degrees Centigrade

-9

) (capacitance)

-6

) (amps, cap)

-3

) (volts, amps) A Amps

3

) (ohms) F Farads (capacitance)

6

) (ohms) Ω Ohms

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