IDEAL 61-770 User Manual

IDEAL INDUSTRIES, INC.
TECHNICAL MANUAL
MODELS: 61-773

61-775

The Service Information provides the following information:

• Precautions and safety information

• Specifications

• Performance test procedure

• Calibration and calibration adjustment procedure

• Basic maintenance (replacing the battery)

Form number: TM61773-5
Revision: 3 Date: July 2010

Form number TM61773-5 Rev 3 July 2010

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Title

Page

Introduction

1

Precautions and Safety Information

1

Symbol Table

1

TightSight™ Display Notes

1

High Voltage Warning (HI-V)

2

Safety Information

2

Certifications and Compliance

3

Specifications

3

General Specification

3

Voltage Specifications

4

Current Specifications

4

Resistance Specifications

4

Frequency Specification

4

Capacitance Specifications

4

Continuity Specifications

4

Performance Verification

5/6

Calibration

7/8

Replacing the Battery

9

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Symbol

Description

Symbol

Description

Battery

HI-V

High Voltage Indicator
>30 V indicator is on (on
VAC,VDC ranges)

Cautionary or important
information in manual

Continuity indicator
Danger- Risk of electrical shock

Double Insulation- Protection
Class II

CAT III

IEC Over-voltage Category III

CAT IV

IEC Over-voltage Category IV

Introduction

Warning

To avoid shock or injury, do not perform the verification

tests or calibration procedures described in this manual

unless you are qualified to do so.

The information provided in this document is for the use

of qualified personnel only.

Caution

The 61-770 series 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:

www.idealindustries.com

Precautions and Safety Information

Use the meter only as described in the Users 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 Symbols

Page 1

TightSight™ Display Notes:

Only AC/DC amps units of measure are displayed in the TightSight™ display since primary use is

for viewing current measurements in tight locations. The display will show numerical values only
for other functions. The main display is to be used to view units of measure for all other
functions.

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High Voltage Warning (HI-V):

The meter beeps and lights an LED when >30V AC/DC voltage is present through test leads of
the meter. This enhanced safety feature alerts the user that dangerous voltage is present across the
leads even if the meter is set on an incorrect function or range.
Notes: This feature does not work through the clamp head as the clamp is intended to only
measure current. Audible indication can be turned off by pressing and holding the MAX/MIN
button while turning the function switch from OFF to the desired range position.

SAFETY

Review the following safety precautions to avoid injury and prevent damage to this product or any 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 the 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.

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