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Flir DM166 Instruction Manual

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USER MANUAL
FLIR MODEL DM166
Thermal Imaging Digital MultiMeter with IGMTM
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Table of Contents
1. ADVISORIES 4
1.1 Copyright 4
1.2 Quality Assurance 4
1.3 Documentation 4
1.4 Disposal of Electronic Waste 4
2. SAFETY 5
3. INTRODUCTION 7
3.1 Key Features 7
4. METER DESCRIPTION AND REFERENCE GUIDE 8
4.1 Front and Back Meter Descriptions 8
4.2 Function Switch Positions 9
4.3 Function Buttons 10
4.3.1 MODE/Hz Button Sequence of Operations 10
4.4 Display Icons and Status Indicators 11
5. METER POWER 12
5.1 Powering the Meter 12
5.2 Intelligent Auto Power OFF (APO) 12
6. MULTIMETER OPERATION 13
6.1 Auto/Manual Range Modes 13
6.2 Probe Connection Alert 13
6.3 Out of Range Warning (OL) 14
6.4 Data (Display) Hold 14
6.5 MIN-MAX-AVG Mode 14
6.6 Relative Mode 14
6.7 Test Lead Holder Accessory 14
6.8 Voltage (AC/DC), VFD, and Frequency (Hz) Measurements 15
6.9 Non-Contact Voltage Detector 16
6.10 Resistance Measurements 17
6.11 Continuity Test 18
6.12 Diode Test 18
6.13 Capacitance Measurements 19
6.14 Type K Temperature Measurements 20
6.15 Current and Frequency Measurements (A, mA, µA) 20
6.15.1 Test Lead Current Measurements (A, mA, and µA) 20
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6.15.2 FLEX Clamp Adaptor Current and Frequency Measurements 22
7. IGMTM THERMAL IMAGER OPERATION 23
7.1 IGMTM (Infrared Guided Measurements) Basics 23
7.1.1 Thermal Image Display Description (refer to Fig. 7-1 for the list below) 23
7.1.2 Thermal Imager Operation 23
7.2 Using the Multimeter in the IGMTM mode 25
7.3 Emissivity Factors for Common Materials 25
7.4 Infrared Energy and Thermal Imaging Overview 26
8. MAINTENANCE 27
8.1 Cleaning and Storage 27
8.2 Battery Replacement 27
8.3 Fuse Replacement 27
8.4 Disposal of Electronic Waste 27
9. SPECIFICATIONS 28
9.1 General specifications 28
9.2 Thermal Imaging Specifications 30
9.3 Electrical Specifications 30
10. TECHNICAL SUPPORT 34
11. WARRANTIES 35
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1. Advisories

1.1 Copyright

© 2017, FLIR Systems, Inc. All rights reserved worldwide. No parts of the software
including source code may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed or translated into any language or computer language in any form or by any means, electronic, magnetic, optical, manual or otherwise, without the prior written permission of FLIR Systems. The documentation must not, in whole or part, be copied, photocopied, reproduced, translated or transmitted to any electronic medium or machine readable form without prior consent, in writing, from FLIR Systems. Names and marks appearing on the products herein are either registered trademarks or trademarks of FLIR Systems and/or its subsidiaries. All other trademarks, trade names or company names referenced herein are used for identification only and are the property of their respective owners.

1.2 Quality Assurance

The Quality Management System under which these products are developed and manufactured has been certified in accordance with the ISO 9001 standard. FLIR Systems is committed to a policy of continuous development; therefore, we reserve the right to make changes and improvements on any of the products without prior notice.

1.3 Documentation

To access the latest manuals and notifications, go to the Download tab at:
http://support.flir.com. It only takes a few minutes to register online. In the download
area you will also find the latest releases of manuals for our other products, as well as manuals for our historical and obsolete products.

1.4 Disposal of Electronic Waste

As with most electronic products, this equipment must be disposed of in an environmentally friendly way, and in accordance with existing regulations for electronic waste. Please contact your FLIR Systems representative for more details.
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2. Safety

Safety Notes
Before operating the device, you must read, understand, and follow all instructions,
dangers, warnings, cautions, and notes.
FLIR Systems reserves the right to discontinue models, parts or accessories, and other
items, or to change specifications at any time without prior notice.
Remove the batteries if the device is not to be used for an extended period of time.
Warning Statements
Do not operate the device if you do not have the correct knowledge. Incorrect operation
of the device can cause damage, shock, injury or death to persons.
Do not start a measuring procedure before you have set the function switch to the
correct position. Failure to do so can cause damage to the instrument and can cause injury to persons.
Do not change to the resistance mode when measuring voltage. This can cause damage
to the instrument and can cause injury to persons.
Do not measure the current on a circuit when the voltage increases to more than 1000 V.
This can cause damage to the instrument and can cause injury to persons.
You must disconnect the test leads from the circuit under test before you change the
range. Failure to observe this warning can damage the instrument and cause bodily injury.
Do not replace the batteries before you remove the test leads. This can cause damage to
the instrument and can cause injury to persons.
Do not use the device if the test leads and/or the device show signs of damage. Injury to
persons can occur.
Be careful performing measurements if the voltages are > 25 VAC rms or 35 VDC. There is
a risk of shock from these voltages. Injury to persons can occur.
Do not do diode, resistance or continuity tests before you have removed the power from
capacitors and other devices under test. Injury to persons can occur.
Be careful when performing voltage checks on electrical outlets. These checks are
difficult because of the uncertainty of the connection to the recessed electrical contacts. You must not rely solely on this this device when determining if the terminals are not “live”. There is a risk of electrical shock. Injury to person can occur.
Do not touch expired/damaged batteries without gloves. Injury to persons can occur. Do not cause a short circuit of the batteries. This can cause damage to the instrument
and can cause injury to persons.
Do not put the batteries into a fire. Injury to persons can occur. Use extreme caution when the laser pointer is on. Do not point the beam toward anyone's eye or allow the beam to strike the eye from a
reflective surface.
Do not use the laser near explosive gases or in other potentially explosive areas. Refer to the CAUTION statement label (shown below) for critical safety information.
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Note: The manufacturer’s address label is located inside the battery compartment.
Cautions
Do not use the device in a manner not specified by the manufacturer. This can cause damage to the protection provided.
This symbol, adjacent to another symbol or terminal, indicates that the user must refer to the user manual for further information.
This symbol, adjacent to a terminal, indicates that, under normal use, hazardous voltages may be present.
Double insulation.
UL listing is not an indication or a verification of the accuracy of the meter
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3. Introduction

Thank you for selecting the FLIR DM166 True RMS Digital MultiMeter with IGMTM (Infrared Guided Measurement) Thermal Imaging. The DM166 can measure voltage up to 600V AC/DC and includes a VFD function (low pass filter). The thermal imager measures surface temperature, offers adjustable emissivity, and features a laser pointer and cross hairs for precise targeting. This device is shipped fully tested and calibrated and, with proper use, will provide years of reliable service.

3.1 Key Features

6000 count 2.4” digital TFT display, 320x240 pixels. IGM
TM
Infrared imager with selectable color palette, laser pointer, cross hairs targeting, and
adjustable emissivity measures surface temperature
Thermal imager (80x60 pixels) offers a 30:1 distance-to-spot ratio and a 50
o
x 38.6o field-of-
view
DMM measures AC/DC Voltage (V, mV), AC/DC Current (A, mA, µA), Frequency, Resistance,
Continuity, Diode, Capacitance, and Type-K Temperature
Built-in non-contact voltage detector (NCV) Flex Clamp adaptor direct input Automatic and Manual ranging Input over-voltage warning (OL) Input warning when test leads are incorrectly connected to meter MIN-MAX-AVG memory Relative offset mode Variable-frequency drive ‘VFD’ feature (low-pass filter) Data (Display) Hold Intelligent Auto Power OFF (APO), customizable Safety Category Rating: CAT IV-300V, CAT III-600V. Equipped with batteries, test leads, pouch, and Quick Start booklet.
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4. Meter Description and Reference Guide

4.1 Front and Back Meter Descriptions

Fig. 4-1 Front View
1. NCV sensor
2. LCD display
3. MODE/Hz button
4. RANGE button
5. Palette/Emissivity button
6. Function Switch
7. Positive (+) Probe Input Jack for µA/mA
(Current)
8. Positive (+) Probe Input Jack for Amps
(Current)
9. COM (-) Probe Input Jack
10. Positive (+) Probe Input Jack for all inputs
except Amps, mA, and µA
11. Relative (REL) button
12. Laser pointer ON/OFF button
13. MIN-MAX/APO button
14. HOLD/Temperature units button
15. Thermal Image mode button
1. Laser lens
2. Thermal imaging lens
3. Test Lead holder mounts
4. Tripod mount
5. Tilt stand
6. Battery/Fuse compartment
7. Battery/Fuse door lock
Fig. 4-2 Rear View
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4.2 Function Switch Positions

Detect AC voltage through the non-contact sensor at the top of the meter
FLEX Direct: Auxiliary channel for use with optional Flexible Current clamp or standard clamp adaptors when > 600A measurements are required. In this mode, the meter will display true rms ACA measurements from the connected device. Long press MODE to see the Frequency (Hz).
Meter is switched OFF and in full power-saving mode.
Measure AC voltage (V) through the probe inputs. Use the MODE button to select the VFD (low pass filter) function
Measure DC voltage (V) through the probe inputs.
Measure low voltage (mV) through the probe inputs. Use the MODE button to select AC/DC milli-volts. Measure temperature through the probe inputs using a thermocouple adaptor. Use the MODE button to select temperature.
Measure resistance, continuity (use MODE button to toggle function).
Measure capacitance, or diode through the probe inputs. Use the MODE button to select the desired function.
Measure µA current through the probe inputs. Use the MODE button to select AC or DC.
Measure current through the probe inputs (A or mA). Use the MODE button to select AC or DC.
Fig. 4-3 Rotary Function Switch
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4.3 Function Buttons

Short press to toggle VFD on/off in AC Voltage mode or to toggle functions at a two-function switch position. Long press to view Frequency (Hz) in AC modes. Short press to step through AC/DC mV, and temperature when the function switch is set to the mV/Temp position. See Section 4.3.1, MODE
Button Sequence of Operations.
From Auto range mode, short press to select Manual range mode. In Manual mode, short press to change range; long press to return to Auto range.
In thermal image mode, short press to select a color palette. Long press to open the emissivity adjustment menu, then short press to select emissivity value and long press to exit.
Short press to enable/disable Relative mode.
Short press to activate the Thermal Imager. Short press again to clear image of all text/icons. Short press a third time to exit the Thermal Imager mode.
Press and hold to activate laser pointer. Release button to deactivate.
Short press to switch ON/OFF the MIN-MAX-AVG display. Long press to open the Auto Power OFF (APO) settings menu, then short press to select APO time and long press to exit.
Short press freezes/unfreezes display (DMM or thermal image mode). Long press toggles oC and oF temperature units in Thermal Image mode only.

4.3.1 MODE/Hz Button Sequence of Operations

Measurement
MODE/Hz button sequence of operations
ACA < > Frequency (long button press)
ACV < > Frequency (long press)
AC mV > DC mV > °C > °F (short press) AC mV < > Frequency (long press)
Resistance < > Continuity (short press)
Capacitance < > Diode (short press)
ACµA < > DCµA (short press)
AC < > DC (short press); ACA/ACmA < > Frequency (long press)
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4.4 Display Icons and Status Indicators

For the non-contact voltage detector, the display bars and beeper represent the strength of the sensed voltage. Number of bars and beeper rate increase relative to voltage strength.
Lo
Low sensitivity mode for non-contact voltage detector (80~1000V range). Use the RANGE button to toggle Hi/Lo setting.
Hi
High sensitivity mode for non-contact voltage detector (20~1000V range). Use the RANGE button to toggle Hi/Lo setting.
MAX reading displayed (available in DMM and Thermal Image modes)
MIN reading displayed (available in DMM and Thermal Image modes)
AVG reading displayed (available in DMM and Thermal Image modes)
Auto range mode
VFD (low pass filter)
Data (display) HOLD for DMM and Thermal Image mode Relative mode (available in DMM and Thermal Image mode)
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Emissivity setting
Battery status AC current or voltage
DC current or voltage
Flex Clamp or standard clamp adaptor direct input
Continuity mode
Resistance mode
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Diode test mode
Capacitance mode
External Type K Thermocouple probe mode
oC/o
F
Temperature units

5. Meter Power

5.1 Powering the Meter

1. Set the function switch to any position to switch on the meter.
2. If the battery indicator shows that the battery voltage is low, if a Low Battery warning screen appears, or if the meter does not power on, replace the batteries in the rear compartment. See Section 8.2, Battery Replacement. If using the Model TA04 charging system, please recharge the battery pack.

5.2 Intelligent Auto Power OFF (APO)

The meter enters sleep mode after a programmable period of inactivity, to customize this setting:
1. Long press the APO button to open the APO menu
2. Short press the APO button to step to the desired APO time or to OFF
3. Long press the APO button to exit
4. The last APO selection saved becomes the default APO time
5. The DM166 has an ‘intelligent’ APO feature where the meter will not power
down if any of the following conditions exist:
Rotary switch or push button is operated Significant measurement > 8.5% of ranges Non-OL readings for Resistance, Continuity or Diode function Non-zero readings for Hz function Electric field signal present for NCV function
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