IDEAL INDUSTRIES, INC. TECHNICAL
MODEL: 61-484
MODEL: 61-486
Multimeters Service Information
The Service Information provides the following information:
● Precautions and safety information
● Specifications
● Basic maintenance (cleaning, replacing the battery and fuses)
● Performance test procedures
● Calibration and calibration adjustment procedures
Form number: TM61480II
Revision:1. Date: July 2011
Form number TM61480II Rev 1 July 2011
Table of Contents
Introduction ...................................................................................................................................................... 1
Precautions and Safety Information.................................................................................................................. 1
The Symbols ...................................................................................................................................................... 1
SAFETY ............................................................................................................................................................... 2
SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................................................................................................. 3
General specifications ................................................................................................................................... 3
Measurement Characteristics ....................................................................................................................... 3
Physical and Environmental Characteristics ............................................................................................... 10
Certifications and compliances ................................................................................................................... 10
Required Equipment ....................................................................................................................................... 11
Table B. Required Equipment ..................................................................................................................... 11
Basic Maintenance .......................................................................................................................................... 12
Replacing the Battery .................................................................................................................................. 12
Testing Fuses ............................................................................................................................................... 13
Fuse Replacement ....................................................................................................................................... 13
Performance Tests ........................................................................................................................................... 14
Testing the Voltage Function ....................................................................................................................... 14
Testing the Resistance Function.................................................................................................................. 15
Testing the Capacitance Function ............................................................................................................... 15
Testing the Diode Function ......................................................................................................................... 16
Calibration ....................................................................................................................................................... 19
Environmental Conditions .......................................................................................................................... 19
Activate Calibration Procedure Mode ........................................................................................................ 19
Deactivate Calibration Procedure Mode .................................................................................................... 19
Set Meter Model mode ............................................................................................................................... 19
Standard Function Calibration .................................................................................................................... 19
Temperature Calibration ............................................................................................................................. 19
Calibration Adjustment Point ......................................................................................................................... 20
AC and DC Volts Table ................................................................................................................................. 20
Resistance, Capacitance, Diode, AC & DC Current, Temperature Table ..................................................... 21
Introduction
Equipment protected by double or enforced insulation
Conforms to EU directives
Application around and removal from hazardous live
conductors is permitted.
Do not discard this product or throw away
Warning
To avoid shock or injury, do not perform the verification tests or calibration procedures described in the
manual unless you are qualified to do so.
The information provided in this document is for the use of qualified personnel only.
Caution
The 61-484/61-486 contains parts that can be damaged by static discharge. Follow the standard practices
for handling static sensitive devices.
For additional information about IDEAL INDUSTRIES, INC. and its products, and services, visit IDEAL
INDUSTRIES, INC. web site at:
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Precautions and Safety Information
Use the Meter only as described in the Service Manual. If you do not do so, the protection provided by the
Meter may be impaired. Read the “Safety Information” page before servicing this product. In this manual, a
Warning identifies conditions and actions that pose hazard (s) to the user; a Caution identifies conditions and
actions that may damage the Meter or the test instruments.
The Symbols
The symbols used on the Meter and in this manual are explained in Table A.
Table A. The Symbols
SAFETY
Review the following safety precautions to avoid injury and prevent damage to this product or products
connected to it. To avoid potential hazards, use the product only as specified.
CAUTION: These statements identify conditions or practices that could result in damage to the equipment
or other property.
WARNING: These statements identify conditions or practices that could result in personal injury or loss of
life. Specific precautions
Do not operate without covers. To avoid personal injury, do not apply any voltage or current to the product
without covers in place.
Electric overload. Never apply a voltage to a connector on the product that is outside the range specified for
that connector.
Avoid electric shock. To avoid injury or loss of life, do not connect or disconnect probes or test leads while
they are connected to a voltage source.
Do not operate in wet/damp conditions. To avoid electric shock, do not operate this product in wet or damp
conditions.
segment, negative indicated positive implied
indicated full, indicated low
9V NEDA 1604 IEC 6F22, JIS 006P Battery
600V CAT IV between V and COM
1000V CAT III between V and COM
600V CAT IV between any terminal and earth ground
1000V CAT III between any terminal and earth ground
0.15×(Spec. Accuracy) / °C, <18°C or >28°C
180 hours typical (9V Alkaline Battery, 1604A)
SPECIFICATIONS
All specifications are warranted unless noted typical and apply to the 61-484/61-486.
Stated accuracies are at 23°C±5°C at than 80% relative humidity and without the battery indicator displayed.
General specifications
Measurement Characteristics
Accuracy is ±(% reading + number of digits) at 23°C ± 5°C, less than 80% R.H. Temperature coefficient: 0.15 *
(Specified accuracy)/℃, < 18℃, > 28℃
±(0.08% reading + 2 digits)
±(0.09% reading + 2 digits)
61-486 Accuracy (Sine Wave)
61-484 Accuracy (Sine Wave)
±(0.8% reading + 3 digits)
±(1.0% reading + 3 digits)
±(2.5% reading + 5 digits)
(1) DC Voltage
Input Impedance: 10MΩ
Overload Protection: AC/DC 1000V.
(2) AC Voltage
Input Impedance: 10MΩ // less than 100pF
Frequency Response: 50 ~ 1kHz (Sine Wave)
AC Conversion Type: RMS sensing, RMS indication
Additional Accuracy by Crest Factor (C.F.): Add 1.0% for C.F. 1.4 ~ 2.0.
Add 2.5% for C.F. 2.0 ~ 2.5. Add 4.0% for C.F. 2.5 ~ 3.0.
Max. Crest Factor: 1.6 for 6000 ~ 5000 digits
2.0 for 5000 ~ 3000 digits
3.0 for 3000 ~ 0 digits
Overload Protection: AC/DC 1000V.
(3) AC+DC Voltage
Additional specifications are same as voltage function.
The AC+DC True RMS vale might be over selected range since the AC single on DC level. The meter will display
“OL” or change the range while (AC value + DC value) > 6500 counts. Overload Protection: AC/DC 1000V.
(4) DC mV
±(0.08% reading + 10 digits)
±(0.08% reading + 2 digits)
±(0.1% reading + 2 digits)
61-486 Accuracy (Sine Wave)
61-484 Accuracy (Sine Wave)
±(1.2% reading + 5 digits)
±(1.2% reading + 5 digits)
±(1.5% reading + 5 digits)
±(2% reading + 10 digits)
±(2% reading + 10 digits)
±(2.5% reading + 5 digits)
±(0.8% reading + 3 digits)
±(1.0% reading + 3 digits)
±(0.8% reading + 3 digits)
±(1.0% reading + 3 digits)
Input Impedance: 10MΩ
Overload Protection: AC/DC 1000V.
(5) AC mV
Input Impedance: 10MΩ // less than 100pF
Frequency Response: 50 ~ 1k Hz (Sine Wave)
AC Conversion Type: RMS sensing, RMS indication Additional Accuracy by Crest Factor (C.F.): Same as ACV.
Max. Crest Factor: Same as ACV.
Overload Protection: AC/DC 1000V.
(6) AC+DC mV
Additional specifications are same as mV function.
The AC+DC True RMS vale might be over selected range since the AC single on DC level. The meter will display
“OL” or change the range while (AC value + DC value) > 6500 counts. Overload Protection: AC/DC 1000V.
(7) Lo-Z Voltage (Auto DC & AC Detection)
Input Impedance: less than 6kΩ
AC Frequency Response: 50 ~ 1kHz (Sine Wave) AC Conversion Type: RMS sensing, RMS indication Additional
Accuracy by Crest Factor (C.F.): Same as ACV. Max. Crest Factor: Same as ACV.
Overload Protection: AC/DC 1000V.