GW Instek GDM-8245 User Manual

DUAL DISPLAY DIGITAL
MULTIMETER
MODEL: GDM-8245
User Manual
Good Will Instrument Co., Ltd.
GW Part No. 82DM-82450MI
Declaration of Conformity
We
No. 7-1, Jhongsing Rd, Tucheng City, Taipei County 236. Taiwan
GOOD WILL INSTRUMENT (SUZHOU) CO., LTD.
No.69 Lushan Road, Suzhou New District Jiangsu, China.
declares that the below mentioned product
GDM-8245
is herewith confirmed to comply with the requirements set out in the Council Directive on the Approximation of the Law of Member States relating to Electromagnetic Compatibility (89/336/EEC, 92/31/EEC, 93/68/EEC) and Low Voltage Equipment Directive (73/23/EEC, 93/68/EEC). For the evaluation regarding the Electromagnetic Compatibility and Low Voltage Equipment Directive, the following standards were applied:
EMC
EN 61326-1: Electrical equipment for measurement, con trol and laboratory use ––
EMC requirements (1997+A1: 1998)
Conducted and Radiated Emissions EN55011 Group II class B: 1998
Current Harmonic EN 61000-3-2: 1995 Voltage Fluctuation EN 61000-3-3: 1995
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Safety
Low Voltage Equipment Direc ti ve 73/23/EEC & amended by 93/ 6 8/E EC
IEC/EN 61010-1: 2001
Electrostatic Discharge EN 61000-4-2: 1995 Radiated Immunity EN 61000-4-3: 1996 Electrical Fast Transients EN 61000-4-4: 1995 Surge Immunity EN 61000-4-5: 1995 Conducted Susceptibility EN 61000-4-6: 1996 Voltage Dips/ Interrupts EN 61000-4-11: 1994
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TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE
1. SAFETY SUMMARY……………………………………………… 1
2. INTRODUCTION…………………………………… ……… …….. 5
3. SPECIFICATION………………………………………………….. 6
4. OPERA TION INSTRUCTION……………………………………. 11
5. MEASUREMENT TUT ORIAL…...………………… ……………. 14
6. MEASUREMENT TECHNIQUES ......……………………… …… 18
7. MAINTENANCE…………………………………………………... 22
1.SAFETY SUMMARY
Please take a moment to review these safety terms and symbols which may appear in this manual or on Equipment to prevent damage to the instrument.
WARNING. Warning statements identify condition or
practices that could result in injury or loss of life.
CAUTION. Caution statements identify conditions or
practices that could result in damage to this product or
other property.
Measurement category I is for measurements performed on circuits not directly connected to MAINS.
Measurement category II is for measurements performed on circuits directly connected to the low voltage installation.
Measurement category III is for measurements performed in the building installation.
Measurement category IV is for measurements performed at the source of the low-voltage installation.
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DANGER High Voltage
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FOR UNITED KINGDOM ONLY
NOTE: This lead/appliance must only be wired by
competent persons
ATTENTION refer to Manual
Protective Conductor Terminal
(ground) Earth Terminal
Frame or Chassis Terminal
WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED
IMPORTANT: The wires in this lead are coloured in
accordance with the following code:
Green/ Yellow: Earth Blue: Neutral Brown: Live(Phase)
As the colours of the wires in main leads may not correspond with the colours marking identified in your plug/appliance, proceed as follows:
The wire which is coloured Green & Yellow must be connected to the Earth terminal marked with the letter E or by
the earth symbol
or coloured Green or Green & Yellow.
The wire which is coloured Blue must be connected to the
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terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured Blue or Black.
The wire which is coloured Brown must be connected to the terminal marked with the letter L or P or coloured Brown or Red.
If in doubt, consult the instructions provided with the equipment or contact the supplier. This cable/appliance should be protected by a suitably rated and approved HBC mains fuse : refer to the rating information on the equipment and/or user instructions for details. As a guide, cable of 0.75mm² should be protect ed by a 3A or 5A fuse. Larger conductors would normally require 13A types, depen ding on the conne ction method used.
Any moulded mains connector that requires removal /replacement must be destroyed by removal of any fuse & fuse carrier and disposed of immediately, as a plug with bared wires is hazardous if a engaged in live socket. Any re­wiring must be carried out in accordance with the information detailed on this label.
2. INTRODUCTION
This instrument is a portable, bench-type dual display digital multimeter with a good-performance 50000 counts designed for general purpose application. The dual display allows you to display two functions of the input signal being measured.
Features
z 50000 counts DMM z Multi-function ACV, DCV, ACA, DCA, R, C , Hz, Continuity Beeper,
Diode Test, MAX/MIN, REL, HOLD, dBm
z Dual display Indicate ACV and Hz or DCV (ACV) and dBm z Manual or Autoranging z 0.03% DCV accuracy z 20A high current range z 1000V high voltage range z AC True RMS or AC+DC True RMS.
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3.SPECIFICATIONS
The specifications are operated under the essential conditions as follows:
z A 1-year calibration cycle. z An operating temperature of 18 to 28 (64.4 to 82.4℉)
z Relative humidity not exceeding 75%
z Accuracy is expressed as ±(percentage of reading + digits). z The AC s pecification is base d on the 50% of duty cycle.
1. DC VOLTAGE
RANGE RESOLUTION ACCURACY INPUT IMPEDANCE
500mV
5V
50V 1mV
500V 10mV
1000V 100mV 0.03%+9
Input Impedance Normal Mode Rejection Ratio >60dB at 60Hz or 50Hz.
Common Mode Rejection Ratio >90dB at 60Hz or 50Hz. Common Mode Voltage (Max.) 500V dc or peak ac.
Maximum Input dBm (ref 600Ω)
When the input exceeds the full scale of the selected range, the display will appear “—OL—“ of over-range indication.
2. TRUE RMS AC OR AC+DC VOLTAGE
Accuracy
RANGE 20Hz-
45Hz
500mV 1%+15 0.5%+15 1%+15 2%+30 5%+30
5V 1%+15 0.5%+15 1%+15 2%+30 5%+30
50V 1%+15 0.5%+15 1%+ 1 5 2%+30 5%+30
500V 1%+15 0.5%+15
1000V 1%+15 0.5%+15
10μV 10MΩ
100μV
0.03%+4
11.1 MΩ
10.1MΩ 10MΩ 10MΩ
Approx. 10MΩ in parallel with <100pF, all ranges.
450V dc or peak ac continuous on 500mV range. 1000V dc or peak ac continuous on other range.
63.80 dBm ~-97.7 dBm
between 2% of range and full range.
45Hz-
1kHz
1kHz-
2kHz
2kHz-
10kHz
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10kHz-
20kHz
20kHz-
50kHz
RANGE RESOLUTION INPUT IMPEDANCE
500mV
5V
50V 1mV
500V 10mV
1000V 100mV
Input Impedance Maximum Input
dBm ( ref 600Ω) Crest Factor Range
When the input exceeds the full scale of the selected range, the display will appear “—OL—“ of over-range indication.
3. FREQUENCY MEASUREMENT AT ACV RANGE
RANGE FREQUENCY INPUT LEVEL (SINE WAVE) ACCURACY
10Hz ~ 50kHz 120mV 0.05%+1500mV
50k ~ 150kHz 200mV
5V 10Hz ~ 200kHz 1.2V
50V 20Hz ~ 200kHz 1.2V
500V 20Hz ~ 1kHz 12V AC+DC measurement does not support AC+Hz function. Maximum Input 450V peak ac continuous on 500mV range.
4. DC Current
RANGE RESOLUTION ACCURACY BURDEN VOL TAGE
500μA0.01μA 0.2%+2 0.7Vmax.
5mA 0.1μA 0.2%+2 0.7Vmax.
50mA 1μA 0.2%+2 0.7Vmax.
500mA 10μA0.2%+2
2A 100μA0.3%+2
20A 1mA 0.3%+2
Approx. 10MΩ in parallel with < 100pF,all ranges. 450V dc or peak ac continuous on 500mV range.
1000V rms on other range.
63.8dBm ~ -97.7dBm
3.0 at full scale.
500V peak ac continuous on the other range.
10μV 10MΩ
100μV 11.1 MΩ
10.1MΩ 10MΩ 10MΩ
0.05%+1
0.05%+1
0.05%+1
0.05%+1
0.8Vmax.
0.8Vmax.
0.9Vmax.
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Protection When the input exceeds the full scale of the selected range, the display will appea
“—OL—“ of over-range indication.
5. TRUE RMS AC OR AC+DC CURRENT
Accuracy Between 2% of range and full range.
RANGE 20Hz-45Hz 45Hz-2kHz 2kHz-10kHz 10kHz-20kHz
500μA 1%+15 0.5%+15 1%+15 2%+15
5mA 1%+15 0.5%+15 1%+15 2%+15
50mA 1%+15 0.5%+15 1%+15 2%+15
500mA 1%+15 0.5%+15
2A 1%+15 0.5%+15
20A 1%+15 0.5%+15
Protection
Crest Factor Range
500μA,5mA,50mA,500mA,2A 5 rang es fuse protection. 20A range no fuse,15 seconds max.
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500μA,5mA,50mA,500mA,2A 5 rang es fuse protection. 20A range no fuse,15 seconds max.
3.0 at full scale.
The burden voltage is the same as the DC curre nt.
When the input exceeds the full scale of the selected range, the display will appea “—OL—” of over-range indication.
6. FREQUENCY MEASUREMENT AT ACA RANGE
RANGE FREQUENCY INPUT LEVEL (SINE WAVE) ACCURACY 500μA
10Hz ~ 20kHz
5mA 10Hz ~ 20kHz
50mA 10Hz ~ 20kHz
500mA 10Hz ~ 20kHz
2A 10Hz ~ 2 kHz
20A 10Hz ~ 2kHz
AC+DC measurement does not support AC+Hz function.
90μA 0.9mA
9mA
90mA
1A 9A
0.05%+1
0.05%+1
0.05%+1
0.05%+1
0.05%+1
0.05%+1
7.RESISTANCE
RANGE RESOLUTION ACCURACY
500Ω 0.01Ω
5kΩ 0.1Ω
50kΩ
500kΩ 10Ω
5MΩ 100Ω
20MΩ 1kΩ
Open-circuit Voltage
Protection 450V dc or peak ac continuous.
8. CAPACITANCE
RANGE: RESOLUTION ACCURACY
5n * 0.001n
50n 0.01n
500n 0.1n 2%+4
5μ
50μ
*5n range tends to be interfered by the test lead’s impedance and position. For the accuracy, please measure the range on the input terminal directly. Protection
9. DIODE CHECK
Description Open Voltage
Maximum Forward Voltage
Protection
3.2 volts maximum on 500Ω, 1.3 volts maximum on all other ranges.
<1nF & ≧0.5nF: 2%+20
<10nF & ≧5nF: 2%+30
1n 2%+4
10n 2%+4
450V dc or peak ac continuous.
Display read forward voltage of diode.
3.1V approx.
1.5V
450V dc or peak ac continuous.
0.1%+4
0.1%+2
0.1%+2
0.1%+2
0.2%+2
0.3%+2
1nF: 2%+10
10nF: 2%+10
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10. CONTINUITY BEEPER
Description Open Voltage Protection
11. ENVIRONMENTAL
Operation Environment
Storage temperature
Relative Humidity
12. GENERAL
Maximum Common Mode Voltage
Warm Up Power source
Accessories Dimension 251(W)×91(H)×291(D) m/m
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Built in buzzer sounds if conductance is less than 5 ohm. 3 volts maximum. 450V dc or peak ac continuous.
Indoor use, altitude up to 2000m. Ambient T emperature 0 to 50℃. Relative Humidity 75% (Maximum). Installation category II Pollution Degree 2
-40 to 70℃. Up to 75%, 0 to 35, Up to 50%, 35 to 50, except
the ranges of 2MΩ and 20MΩ which are up to 75% , 0 to 35℃.
500V dc or peak ac ( low terminal potential with respect to power line ground ).
0.5 hours to achieve rated accuracy. AC 100V/120V/230V±15%, 50/60Hz, 8.0VA, 6.0W. Test Lead × 1
Instruction manual × 1
Approx. 2.6 kg
WARNINGTo avoid electrical shock, the power cord protective grounding conductor must be connected to ground.
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4. OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
4-1 Front panel and rear panel
The front panel, shown in Figure4-1, contains three main elements:
the input terminals, the primary and secondary displays, and the push buttons.
The rear panel, shown in Figure 4-2, contains the AC power-line
connector, an d f u se & line voltage selector, and input fuse holder.
4-2 The [SHIFT] key and function keys
[SHIFT] button is used to enable the secondary function of certain function keys that with blue symbols printed above. The SHIFT LED will be on after pressed the [SHIFT] button. At this time, only the buttons with blue symbols are workable. To release SHIFT function, press [SHIFT] again. For example, to select DCmV function, press [SHIFT], then press [DCV] ([DCmV]).
4-3 W arm up
The instrument requires half-an-hour warm up to achieve rated accuracy .
4-4 Over-range in dicati on
An input is over-range if it exceeds the full scale of the selected range. GDM-8245 indicates an input is over-range by lighting the “—OL—”
pattern on display.
4-5 No specification indication
On AC+Hz measured mode, when an input is less sensitivity, the secondary display show “————”. When the frequency of an input exceeds 51kHz, the primary display will show “————”.
CAUTIONTo avoid damaging the instrument, do not use it in a place where ambient temperature exceeds
50.
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z Figure 4-1 Front Panel
z Figure 4-2 Rear Panel
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4-6 Input overload protecti on
The maximum allowable input is shown as table 4-1. Please proceed
the measurement accordingly.
Table 4-1:
FUNCTION RANGE MAXIMUN INPUT
DCV 5V~1000V
ACV (AC+DC) 5V~1000V 1000V rms continuous &
DCA,ACA(AC+DC) DC,AC20A(AC+DC) 20A no fuse protected DC,ACmV (AC+DC) 500mV 450V dc or ac peak
OHM all ranges 450V dc or ac peak
CAPACITANCE all ranges 450V dc or ac peak
500μA~2A
1000Vdc or peak ac
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fuse protected: 2A 250V
WARNING: To avoid shock hazard and/or instrument damage, do not apply input potentials that exceed the input overload limits shown in table 4-1.
4-7 Input connections to common
WARNING: To avoid shock hazard and/or instrument damage, do not connect the common input terminal to any source of more than 500 volts DC or peak AC above earth ground.
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5. MEASUREMENT TUTORIAL
5-1. Voltage measurements (DCV, ACV, DCmV, ACmV)
1).Press the button to select desired function.
2).Press [▲]or[▼]to the desired range (if you have no idea about the value of input, we suggest you always start at the highest range). Press [AUTO/MAN] button for manual or auto-ranging selection.
3).Connect the test lead to the V and COM input terminals of the
instrument.
4).Connect the test lead to the measuring points and read the displayed value.
NOTE: After measuring high voltage to 1000V dc, errors may occur when the 100μV is measured. Allow up to one minute
prior to making low-level measurements
5-2. Current measurements (DCA, DC 20A, ACA, AC 20A)
1).Press the button to select function.
2).Press [▲]or[▼]to the desired range.(if you have no idea about the value of input. we suggest you always start at the highest range).Press [AUTO/MAN] button to change manual or auto­ranging.
3).Connect the test lead to the 2A or 20A and COM input terminals of
the instrument.
4).Connect the test lead to the measuring points and read the displayed value.
5-3. Resistance, capacitance, continuity beeper measurements
1).Press the button to select function.
2).Press [▲]or[▼]to the desired range. Press [AUTO/MAN] button to change manual or auto -ranging.
3).Connect the test lead to the Ω, and COM input terminals of the instrument.
4).Connect the test lead to the measuring points and read the displayed value.
5-4. Diode test measurements
1).Press the button to select function.
2).Connect the test lead to the
and COM input terminals of the
instrument.
3).Connect the test lead to the semiconductor junction (diode or
transistor) as shown in Figu re 5 - 1, and read the displayed value.
z Figure 5-1
Connect to Connect to
“COM”
terminal. terminal
5-5. dBm measurements
This function converts a voltage measurement into dBm. The function can be selected only when a voltage function (volts ac, volts dc, or volts ac+dc) is selected. Press [dBm] button, the secondary display shows the dBm value that reposed on the voltage value showed in the primary display.
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For example, if [dBm] is pressed when measuring voltage in the max mode, the maximum value is converted to dBm. To release the dBm function, press [dBm] again. The dBm mode and AC+Hz mode are not selected concurrently. The standard reference impedance of the instrument is 600 Ω.
5-6. AC+Hz measurements
The function can be selected only when ac range is selected. Press [SHIFT], then press [AC+Hz], the secondary display shows the frequency of the input signal that is higher than the sensitivity. The frequency measurement does not depend on the max/min, rel, or hold mode. In this mode, the reading rate of the DMM may be slower than the normal state. To release the AC+Hz function, press [AC+Hz] again. The dBm mode and AC+Hz mode are not selected c o nc urrently.
5-7 AC+DC measurements
The function can be selected only when volta ge or cur rent fu nctio n is selected. Press [AC+DC] button, the primary display shows the true rms value of the input signal including the ac component and dc component. In this mode, the reading rate of the DMM is slower than the normal state. To release the AC+DC function, press other function (voltage ac or dc, current ac or dc, R,C, Continuity Beeper, Diode Test) key.
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5-8 MAX/MIN measurements
The MAX/MIN mode causes the DMM to hold the lowest and highest readings. Press [MAX/MIN] button to the MAX mode. The highest will be displayed in continuous input. In the MAX mode, press [MAX/MIN] button to the MIN mode. The lowest will be displayed in continuous input. In the MIN mode, press [MAX/MIN] button to release the MAX/MIN mode.
5-9. REL meas urements
When the [REL] button is pressed, the meter stores the present reading and displays subsequent measurements as the difference between the measured value and the stored reading.
In the MAX/MIN mode, set [REL] button to the REL mode. The maximum or minimum reading will become the relative base.
5-10. HOLD measurements
The HOLD mode that allows you to keep your eyes fixing on the probes when taking measurements in difficult or hazardous circumstances, then read the display when it is convenien t and safe. Press the [HOLD] button the last reading is held on the display in all function. To release the HOLD function, press [HOLD] again.
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6.MEASUREMENT TECHNIQUES
6-1 dBm measurement technique
dBm is defined as above or below a 1mW reference. A voltage
measurement is converted to dB m using the following formula: dBm=10*log The standard reference impedance of the instrument is 600Ω. For example, 0.7746V will be convert to 0 dBm.
6-2 True rms measurement
The true rms (root-mean-square) value of a waveform is equivalent
to dc value that causes the same amount of heat to be dissipated in a
resistor.
Since average-responding meters have been in use for so long, you
may have accumulated test or reference data based on them. Figure 6-
1 illustrates the relationship between ac and dc components for
common waveforms, and compares readings for true rms meters and
average-responding meters. Figure 6-1 will help you convert between
the two measurement methods.
(1000*voltage value2/reference impedance.)
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6-3 AC+DC measurement
A signal includes an ac component and a dc level. The relationship between the total rms value of the signal and the ac component and the dc component is:
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z Figure 6-2: Crest Factor
rms total=
component) (dc rms)component c( +a
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6-4 Crest factor
Crest factor is often overlooked in determining the accuracy of an ac measurement. Crest factor is defined as the ratio of the peak signal
amplitude to the rms value of t he si g nal. If an input signal has a crest factor of 3.0 or less, voltage measurements will not be in error due to dynamic range limitations at full-scale. The waveforms in Figure 6-2 show signals with increasing value of crest factor. As you can see from the series of waveforms, a signal with a crest factor above 3.0 is unusual.
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7.MAINTENANCE
The following instructions are executed by qu alified p ersonn el only. To avoid electrical shock, do not perform any servicing other than the operating instructions unless you are qualified to do so.
7-1 Line fuse replacement
If the fuse blows, the DMM would not work. Try to determine and correct the cause of the blown fuse, then replace the fuse with correct rating and type shown a s below:
FUSE RATING AND TYPE
100/120V T0.1A 250V
230V T0.08A 250V
F101 on PCB T0.5A 250V
7-2 Current fuse replacement
The current fuse protects the 500μA~ 2A range from an input current greater 2A.To replace the current fuse, perform the following steps:
1).Turn off the power, disconnect the power line and remove the test leads.
2).Place the end of a flat blade screwdriver into the slot of the fuse holder on the front panel. Push and carefully rotate the fuse carrier turn counterclockwise till remove the fuse and the fuse carrier off the front panel.
3).Remove the defective fuse and replace the correct fuse (F2A 250V).
7-3 Line voltage conversi on
The primary winding of the power transformer is tapped to permit operation from 100/120V, or 230V AC 50/60Hz line voltage. Conversion from one line voltage to another is done by changing the line voltage selector switch as shown in Figure 4-2. The rear panel identifies the line voltage to which the unit was factory set. To convert to a different line voltage, perform the following procedure:
1). Make sure the power cord is unplugged.
2). Adjust the line voltage selector switch to the desired line voltage position.
3). A change in line voltage may also require a corresponding change
of fuse value. Install the correct fuse value as listed on rear panel.
7-4 Cleaning
To keep the instrument clean, wipe the case with a damp cloth and detergent. Do not use abrasives o r solvents .
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