IDEAL 61-797 User Manual

#61-797

Digital Multimeter

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.Introduction

Precautions and Safety Information
Symbols
Safety

2.Specifications
General Specifications
Electrical Specifications
Required Equipment

3.Basic Maintenance
Battery and Fuse Replacement

4. Performance Tests

5. Calibration Procedure

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1. Introduction

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 meter contain parts that can be damaged by static discharge.
Follow the standard practices for handling static sensitive devices.

For additional information about APPA TECHNOLOGY CORP.

and its products, and services, visit APPA TECHNOLOGY
CORP. web site at:

www.appatech.com

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 1.

Table 1-1. The Symbols

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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.

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2. Specifications

General Specifications

Maximum voltage applied to any terminal :

600 V ac rms or dc.

Display : 4000 counts.
Polarity Indication :

Automatic, positive implied, negative indicated.

Overrange Indication : OL
Batteries Life :

Resistance Measurements : Tester can perform at least 2600
earth-bond resistance measurements with new alkaline batteries
at room temperature. These are standard tests of 1Ω with
a duty cycle of 5 seconds on and 25 seconds off.
Insulation test: Tester can perform at least 1100 insulation tests
with new alkaline batteries at room temperature.
These are standard tests of 1 MΩ at 1000 V with a duty cycle
of 5 seconds on and 25 seconds off.

Low Batteries Indication : "
voltage drops below operating voltage.

Low battery voltage : Approx. 4.5V
Auto Power Off : Approx 20 minutes.
Operating Ambient : Non-condensing ≦10°C,

11°C ~ 30°C (≦80% RH),
30°C ~ 40°C (≦75% RH),
40°C ~ 50°C (≦45%RH)

Storage Temperature :

-20°C to 60°C , 0 to 80% R.H. (batteries not fitted)

Temperature Coefficient :

0.15 x (Spec.Accy)/°C, < 18°C or > 28°C .

Measure : Samples 2 times per second nominal.
Altitude : 6561.7 ft (2000m)
Safety : Complies with EN61010-1, UL61010-1,IEC 61010-1,
V/Ω : CAT.IV. 600V.
Compliance to EN 61557 : IEC61557-1, IEC61557-2,

" is displayed when the batteries

IEC61557-4, IEC61557-10

Weight : (630g) including battery.
Dimensions (W x H x D) :

95mm x207mm x 52mm with holster.

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Accessories : Battery (installed), Test leads and user manual.
Power Requirements : 1.5V x 4 IEC LR6 or AA size.
Pollution degree : 2
EMC : EN 61326-1
Shock vibration : Sinusoidal vibration per MIL-T- 28800E

(5 ~ 55 Hz, 3g maximum).

Drop Protection :

4 feet drop to hardwood on concrete floor.

Indoor Use.

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