IDEAL 61-361 User Manual

#61-361

IDEAL Test Pro®

360 Series True RMS

Multimeter

WARNING!

1.DO NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES EXCEED THESE RATINGS:

-Voltage is not to exceed 600V AC or DC.

-Resistance, Capacitance, Logic, and Continuity functions are not to be performed on circuits capable of delivering greater than 500V AC or DC.

-Current measurements are not to be performed on circuits capable of delivering greater than 600V AC on insulated conductors, 250V AC on uninsulated conductors.

2.To avoid electrical shock hazards and/or damage to the meter:

-Do not exceed the voltage ratings for the meter. Use caution when measuring voltage.

-Do not use during electrical storms. AC power sources with inductive loads or electrical storms may result in high voltage. High energy transients can damage meter and present a dangerous shock hazard.

-Turn off the power to the circuit or device being measured before taking resistance and capacitance measurements. Fully discharge all capacitors before measuring.

3.Ensure meter is in proper working order before using. Visually inspect meter for damage. Performing a continuity check can verify proper operation. If the meter reading goes from overload to zero, this typically means the meter is in proper working order.

4.Visually inspect leads for damage before using. Replace if insulation is damaged or leads appear suspect.

5.Never ground yourself when taking electrical measurements. Do not touch exposed metal pipes, outlets, fixtures, etc. Keep your body isolated from ground by using dry clothing, rubber shoes, rubber mats, or any other approved insulating material. Keep your fingers behind the finger guards on the probes. Work with others.

6.Before beginning all unknown measurements, set meter to the highest range possible.

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WARNING! (cont.)

7.Before breaking a circuit for testing, turn off the power to the circuit. When disconnecting from a circuit, disconnect the hot lead first, then the common lead.

8.Disconnect the meter from the circuit before turning off any indicator, including motors, transformers,and solenoids.

Overload Protection

VAC + VDC		200m Vrange	500VDC/350VAC
			for 15 sec
		>200m Vrange	600V AC/DC
AAC +ADC		2A input	2A/600V Fuse
Ohms (Ω	)		500V AC/DC
Diode			500V AC/DC
Continuity			500V AC/DC
Capacitance (MFD)			0.1A/250V Fuse
Frequency (Hz)			500V AC/DC
Phase Rotation (RST)			500V AC/DC

Unit of Measure Multipliers

For your reference, the following symbols are often used to

make measurement easier:
Symbol	Verbal	Multiplier
M	mega	x1,000,000
k	kilo	x1,000
m	milli	÷1,000
µ	micro	÷1,000,000

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Measuring AC Voltage (VAC)

PHASE ROTATI

HZ-MFD-

VAC	600	PHASE ROTATION-TRUE RMS
			HZ-MFD-AUTO OFF
2000m	200	VAC			VDC
			600	600
200m			200	200
		2000m			20
		200m
					2000m
RST		RST			200m
		Hz			ADC
		200M			AAC
		20M			200
		200k			2k
			20k	20k	MFD
			2k 200
		2A
		MFD		CAT. LLL 600V
			COM		V
				!
		R/L1		600V
				MAX
				350V/15
				SEC FOR
				200mV
				RANGE

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Measuring DC Voltage (VDC)

TION-TRUE RMS

-AUTO OFF

			600	VDC
PHASE ROTATION-TRUE RMS				200
	HZ-MFD-AUTO OFF
VAC	600	600	VDC	2000m
	200
200m			2000m
RST				ADC
Hz			ADC
200M
20M			200
	20k	20k	MFD
	2k 200
2A
MFD		CAT. LLL 600V
				+ -
	COM		V
R/L1		!
		600V
		MAX
		350V/15
		SEC FOR
		200mV
		RANGE

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Measuring Resistance (Ohms)

	PHASE ROTATION-TRUE RMS
		HZ-MFD-AUTO OFF
	VAC	600		600	VDC
		200		200
	2000m				20
	200m
					2000m
	RST				200m
	Hz				ADC
Hz	200M				AAC
	20M				200
200M
	200k				2k
20M		20k	200	20k	MFD
		2k
	2A
	MFD			CAT. LLL 600V
20k
			COM		V
2k	200
				!
	R/L1			600V
				MAX
				350V/15
				SEC FOR
				200mV
				RANGE

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Testing Diodes

PHASE ROTATION-TRUE RMS

HZ-MFD-AUTO OFF

	VAC	200	600	VDC
		600
	200m			2000m	Forward Bias
	Hz			200m	+	-
	RST
				ADC
	200M			AAC
	20M			200
	200	20k	20k	MFD
		2k	200
	2A				Reverse Bias
	20k
	MFD		CAT. LLL 600V
	MF				-	+
200			!
			COM	V
	R/L1		600V
			MAX
			350V/15
			SEC FOR
			200mV
			RANGE

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1.Turn off power to the device or circuit that is being tested and discharge all capacitors.

2.Check the forward bias of the diode by connecting the red test probe to the anode (+) and the black test probe to the cathode (-) of the diode. Read the forward voltage drop on the meter display.

2.1A good silicone diode will result in a reading from about 0.3 - 0.7 V.

2.2A short is indicated by a continuous beep and a reading of .000 V.

2.3An open is indicated by an “OL” reading.

3.Check the reverse bias of the diode by reversing the test lead connections to the diode (red probe to cathode and black probe to anode).

3.1A reading of “OL” indicates reverse blocking and a good diode.

3.2A reading of .000 V and a continuous beep indicates high reverse leakage current or a short.

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Testing for Continuity

(beeps at resistance <30Ω )

	PHASE ROTATION-TRUE RMS
		HZ-MFD-AUTO OFF
	VAC	600	600	VDC
		200	200
	2000m			20
	200m
				2000m
	RST			200m
	Hz			ADC
	200M			AAC
	20M			200
M	200k			2k
		20k	20k	MFD
		2k 200
20k	2A
	20k MFD		CAT. LLL 600V
2k	200	COM		V

!

R/L1

600V D MAX

350V/15 SEC FOR 200mV RANGE

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Measuring Current (AAC and ADC)

PHASE ROTATION-TRUE RMS

HZ-MFD-AUTO OFF

VAC	600		600	VDC
2000m	200		200		200m
				20
200m
				2000m	ADC
RST				200m
Hz				ADC	AAC
200M				AAC
20M				200	200
200k				2k
	20k	200	20k	MFD	20k
	2k
					MFD
			CAT. LLL 600V
				V
			!
			600V
			MAX
			350V/15
			SEC FOR
			200mV
			RANGE

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Measuring Frequency (Hz)

200m

RST

Hz

200M

20M

PHASE ROTATION-TRUE RMS

HZ-MFD-AUTO OFF

VAC	600	600	VDC
2000m	200	200
			20
200m
			2000m
RST			200m
Hz			ADC
200M			AAC
20M			200
200k			2k
	20k	20k	MFD
	2k 200
2A
MFD		CAT. LLL 600V
	COM		V
		!
R/L1		600V
		MAX
		350V/15
		SEC FOR
		200mV
		RANGE

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Measuring Capacitance (MFD)

PHASE ROTATION-TRUE RMS

HZ-MFD-AUTO OFF

VAC	600		600	VDC
2000m	200		200		200m
				20
200m				2000m
					ADC
RST				200m
Hz				ADC	AAC
200M				AAC
20M				200	200
200k				2k
	20k		20k
	2k	200		MFD	20k
				200	MFD
			CAT. LLL 600V
				V
			!
			600V
			MAX
			350V/15
			SEC FOR
			200mV
			RANGE

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Turn off power and discharge the capacitor before attempting a measurement.

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Indicating Phase Rotation (RST)

PHASE ROTATION-TRUE RMS

HZ-MFD-AUTO OFF

	200	VAC	600		600 VDC
		2000m	200		200
						20
200m		200m
						2000m
		RST				200m
RST		Hz				ADC
Hz		200M				AAC
		20M				200
200M
		200k				2k
20M			20k	200	20k	MFD
			2k
		2A
		MFD			CAT. LLL 600V
				COM		V
					!
		R/L1			600V
					MAX
		R			350V/15
					SEC FOR
					200mV	T
					RANGE
			S
Function	Frequency Range				Voltage Range
Phase	50 Hz to 450 Hz					80V to 500V	LCD indicates
Rotation							sequence of
Indicator							three-phases.

To Determine Phase Rotation (RST):

This test function correctly identifies each of the 3-Phases in a power panel as R, S, T. Note: The displayed numerical value has no meaning when performing this procedure. Maximum 3 phase voltage allowed in this mode is 500 VAC.

1.Turn power off to the circuit that is to be tested.

2.Place the function switch on the meter to “RST.”

3.Plug the test leads into the meter inputs labeled as R, S, T in the diagram above. Note that test lead colors are insignificant.

4.Attach the three test leads to each of the 3-Phase cables in any order.

5.Turn the power on.

6.If all three supply lines have power, the meter will indicate a R, S, T (in the upper left corner).

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Indicating Phase Rotation (continued)

7.If the meter indicates “OK” in the display (upper left-hand side),

a.Turn power off to the circuit.

b.Label each phase cable as R, S, or T following the test lead connections to the labeled meter inputs.

8.If the meter indicates an message in the display (lower left-hand side), the phase rotation is counter-clockwise.

a.Turn power off to the circuit.

b.Switch any two test lead connections to the phase cables.

c.Turn power on.

d.The meter will now indicate “OK” in the display.

e.Turn the power off.

f.Label each phase cable as R, S, or T following the test lead connections to the labeled meter inputs.

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Specifications:

	Function	Range	Resolution	Accuracy
	AC Voltage	200.0 mV	.1 mV	±(2.0% + 4)
	(True RMS)	2000 mV	1 mV
				50 to 500Hz
		200.0 V	.1V
				all ranges
		600 V	1 V

Function	Range	Resolution	Accuracy
DC Voltage	200.0 mV	.1 mV
	2000 mV	1 mV	± (0.5% +1)
	20.00 V	.01 V	all ranges
	200.0 V	.1 V
	600 V	1 V

Function	Range	Resolution	Accuracy
Resistance	200.0Ω	.1Ω	± (1.0% + 4)
	2.000kΩ	.001kΩ	± (1.0% + 4)
	20.00kΩ	.01kΩ	± (1.0% + 4)
	200.0kΩ	.1kΩ	± (1.0% + 4)
	20.00MΩ	.01MΩ	± (2.0% + 4)
	200.0MΩ	.1 MΩ	± (5.0% -10,+10)

Function			Range			Resolution				Accuracy
Diode Test			2 VDC				1 mV		± (3.0% + 1)
Function			Range				Resolution			Accuracy
AC Current			2.000 A				.001 A			± (3.0% + 4)
(True RMS)										50 to 500 Hz
DC Current			2.000 A				.001 A			±(2.5%+4)
Function			Range				Resolution			Accuracy
Frequency		10 Hz to 100 kHz					.001 kHz	±(0.1% + 3 digits)
	Sensitivity : 3.5 V rms
*DC Voltage higher than 3.5 V rms
Function			Range				Resolution			Accuracy
Capacitance			200.0 µF				.1 µF		± (4.0% + 10)
(MFD)			2k µF				1 µF
			20k µF				10 µF			all ranges

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Accessories

Red

Black

Optional Clamp Adaptor To Use Accessories:

Clamp adapters allow multimeters the versatility to measure large amounts of current safely through a clamphead. IDEAL clamp adapters convert amps measured into mV signals that the multimeter can display. Since the clamp adapters convert the amps measurement into mVAC, the clamp adapter leads must be inserted into the volts and com inputs and the meter must be set to the mVAC range. The conversion ratio is one-to-one (1Amp=1mV). So, when the meter displays 50.0 mV, the clamp adapter is measuring 50.0 Amps.

Instructions for Use:

1.Connect the Current Clamp to the digital multimeter by plugging the red test lead into the Volts input and the black test lead into the COM input on the meter.

(See diagram above.)

2.a. Select 200 mVAC range for measuring less than 200 Amps. b. Select 2000 mVAC range for measuring more than 200 Amps.

3.Snap the jaw of the current clamp around one of the current carrying conductors.

4.Take the reading.

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General Specifications:

Indicators: Continuity: (30Ω ) indicated by a continuous “beep” within 100 msec. Low Battery indicator displayed in the LCD when battery is below operating range. Overrange: “OL” displayed.

Environmental: Operating temperature 32°F to 122°F, storage 0°F to 140°F with batteries removed, RH<70%.

LCD: 3.5 digits.

Size: 4.0”W x 7.5”H x 2.5”D Weight: 18 oz. including battery.

Battery life: >200 hours typical (9V NEDA 1604 type, JIS006P, IEC6F22 battery).

Accessories:Ω	Comes with a pair of test leads ground lead with
clip,

Overload Protection: 600V for DCV, ACV, and phase indica-

tion.	for capacitance, ohms, frequency and
diode	. Current protected by 2A/600V (6.35mm x 25.4mm)

fuse model LA-3893 and 0.1A/250V (5mm x 20mm) fuse model

LA-3898.
Auto	Off: 25 minutes

User

Regular operator maintenance of the multimeter consists of cleaning case and window, and battery replacement. All other repairs must be performed by a factory service center or other qualified instrument service personnel.

Cleaning Case and window

Periodically wipe the case with a damp cloth and detergent, allow dry completely before using; do not use abrasives or solvents.

Fuse

1.Disconnect the test leads and turn the meter off. Remove the leads from the front terminals.

2.Position the meter face down. Remove the screws from the case back. Lift the end of the case back until it gently unsnaps.

3.Remove the fuse by gently prying one end of the fuse loose and sliding the fuse out of the bracket.

4.Verify continuity across the fuse.

5.	If	fuse is blown, install a new fuse of the same size and rating.
6.	Replace the case top. Reinstall screws.

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Battery Replacement

When the multimeter displays the the battery must be replaced to maintain proper operation.

WARNING

To prevent electrical shock hazard, turn off the multimeter and disconnect test leads before removing the back cover.

1.Disconnect the test leads and turn the meter off. Remove the test leads from the front terminals.

2.Position the meter face down. Remove the screws from the case bottom.

3.Lift the end of the case back until it gently unsnaps.

4.Lift the battery from the case back.

5.Replace battery.

6.Replace the case top. Reinstall screws.

LIFETIME LIMITED WARRANTY

This meter is warranted to the original purchaser against defects in material or workmanship. During the warranty period, IDEAL INDUSTRIES, INC. will, at its option, replace or repair the defective unit, subject to verification of the defect or malfunction.

This warranty does not apply to defects resulting from abuse, neglect, accident, unauthorized repair, alteration, or unreasonable use of the instrument.

Any implied warranties arising out of the sale of an IDEAL product, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, are limited to the above. The manufacturer shall not be liable for loss of use of the instrument or other incidental or consequential damages, expenses, or economic loss, or for any claim or claims for such damage, expenses, or economic loss.

State laws vary, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

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