Ideal ND2385 User Manual

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490 Series
Industrial Grade Multimeter
1. LCD Display
2. Rotary Function Switch
3. COM Input Terminal
4. VHz Input Terminal
5. mA Input Terminal
6. A Input Terminal
7. Backlight Button
8. ~Hz Button
9. Peak H Button
10.Range Button
11.Blue Switch Button
12.Min/Max Button
13.RELButton
14.Hold Button
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Function Buttons
The meter beeps once for every valid key-press, and beeps twice for every invalid key-press.
Backlight Button
• The light button is used to turn the backlight on or off.
~ Hz Button
• Pressing the ~Hz button in AC voltage or current mode enters frequency counter mode with automatic range selection.
• Pressing range switch in VAHz mode also changes the full scale range of the original voltage or current mode after VAHz mode is cancelled.
Peak Hold Button
• The peak hold button toggles the peak hold function on or off.
• The precision of peak hold measurement can be enhanced by calibration.
• Peak hold can be calibrated by pressing the peak hold but­ton for > 2 seconds. “caL will be shown on the main dis­play.
• Press the peak hold button to toggle between PMAX and PMIN.
• Press peak hold for > 2 seconds to escape the peak hold measurement.
Range Button
• Pressing the range button changes the unit to manual ranging and toggles between the ranges of the measure­ment function.
• Pressing the range button for > 2 seconds returns the unit to auto ranging.
Blue Button
• The blue button toggles between the black and blue func­tions on the dial.
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WARNING!
1. DO NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES EXCEED THESE RATINGS:
- Voltage is not to exceed 1000 Volts.
- Resistance, Capacitance, Logic and Continuity func­tions are not to be performed on circuits capable of deliv­ering greater than 600 Volts.
- Current measurements are not to be performed on cir­cuits capable of delivering greater than 500 Volts
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 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, 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 highest possible range.
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.
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Auto Power Off Feature
• If the meter is idle for more than 30 minutes, power is automatically turned off.
• The APO annunciator on the display indicates that this fea­ture is enabled.
• To disable this feature, power up the meter while pressing the MIN/MAX, REL , or Hold button.
• The meter will give an audible indication 15 seconds prior to powering down the meter.
• Power can be restored, with the display in the saved state by pressing any of the buttons.
• Power can also be restored by changing the rotary switch.
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MIN MAX Button
• The MIN/MAX button toggles between the stored mini­mum, and maximum values.
• Pressing the button the first time displays the minimum value, the second time displays the maximum value, and pressing the third time displays the actual measurement with the MIN and MAX annunciators blinking.
• Pressing hold while in this function stops the meter from updating the minimum and maximum values.
• To escape this function, press the MIN/MAX button for 2 seconds.
REL Button
• This function displays the differential between the actual measurement and the last value displayed before pressing the REL button.
• Pressing the hold button while in this function stops the display from updating the new differential value.
• Pressing the REL button for >2 seconds enables the recall function.
Hold Button
• Pressing the hold button stops the meter from updating the LCD display.
• Enabling the hold function in normal measurement will switch the meter from auto-ranging to manual ranging, but will not change the full scale range. The meter can be returned to auto-ranging by pressing the range, blue or hold button.
• When the hold button is used in conjunction with the peak hold, MIN/MAX, or RELr functions, the hold function must be released by pressing the button prior to returning to exiting the function.
Overload Protection
Function Overload Protection
VAC & VDC 1000V AAC & ADC 1A/500V
10A/500V Ohms () 600VAC/600VDC Diode 600VAC/600VDC Continuity 600VAC/600VDC
Unit of Measure Multipliers
For your reference, the following symbols are often used to make measurement easier: Symbol
Verbal Multiplier M mega x 1,000,000 K kilo x 1,000 m milli ÷ 1,000 µ micro ÷1,000,000
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DC Volts
Range Resolution Max Display Accuracy
400mV 0.1mV 400.0 +
(1.5% +8) 400mV 100µV 400.0 +(0.3% +2) 4V 1mV 4.000 +
(0.1% +2) 40V 10mV 40.00 400V 100mV 400.0 1000V 1V 1000
To Measure DC Voltage:
1. Plug the Black test lead into the COM port and the Red test lead into the port.
2. Set the rotary switch to the V position.
3. Push the blue button until DC is shown on the display.
4. Connect the meter in parallel with the load or circuit.
5. Measure DC Voltage
Input Impedance: 10M(over 1000Min 400mV range)
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AC Volts
Range Resolution Max Display Accuracy
400mV 0.1mV 400.0 +
(1.5% +8)
40Hz ~ 60Hz
4V 1mV 4.000 +(1.0% +5)
40Hz ~ 500Hz
40V 10mV 40.00 +(0.5% +5)
50Hz ~ 60Hz +(1.0% +5)
40Hz ~ 1kHz 400V 100mV 400.0 750V 1V 750
To Measure AC Voltage:
1. The Plug the Black test lead into the COM port and the Red test lead into the VHz port.
2. Set the rotary switch to the V position.
3. Push the blue button until AC is shown on the display.
4. Connect the meter in parallel with the load or circuit.
5. Measure AC Voltage
Input Impedance: 10Mless than 100PF
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DC Current
Range Resolution Max Display Accuracy Voltage
Burden
40mA 10µA 40.00 +
(0.4% +2) 300mV max
400mA 0.1mA 400.0 +
(0.5% +2)
3V max
10A 10mA 10.00 +
(1.0% +3) 3V max
To Measure DC Current:
1. Plug the Black test lead into the COM port and the Red test lead into the mA or A port.
2. Set the rotary switch to the mA or A position.
3. Push the blue button until DC is shown on the display.
4. Connect the meter in series with the load or circuit.
5. Measure DC Voltage.
Overload Protection: 1A, 600V IR 10kA fuse for mA input
15A, 600V IR 100kA fuse for A input
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AC Current
Range Resolution Max Display Accuracy Voltage
Burden
40mA 1µA 40.00 +
(1.0% +5) 300mV max 400mA 0.1mA 400.0 3V max 10A 10mA 10.00 +(2.0% +5) 3V max
To Measure AC Current:
1. Plug the Black test lead into the COM port and the Red test lead into the mA or A port.
2. Set the rotary switch to the mA or A position.
3. Push the blue button until AC is shown on the display.
4. Connect the meter in series with the load or circuit.
5. Measure AC Voltage.
Frequency Response: 40Hz ~ 1kHz Overload Protection: 1A, 600V IR 10kA fuse for mA input
15A, 600V IR 100kA fuse for A input
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Resistance (Ohms)
Range Resolution Max Display Accuracy
400 0.1 400.0 ±(0.7% +3)
4k 1Ω 4.000 ±(0.4% +2)
40k 10 40.00
400k 100 400.0
4M 1K 4.000 ±(0.6% +3)
40M 10K 40.00 ±(1.5% +5)
To Measure Resistance:
1. Turn the power off to the circuit or device that is to be measured and discharge all capacitors before attempting a measurement.
2. Plug the Black test lead into the COM port and the Red test lead into the VHz port.
3. Set the rotary switch to the position.
4. For correct reading, ensure that the device being tested contains no voltage.
5. Press the range button to select the proper range of the meter.
Overload Protection: 600V Open Circuit Voltage: -1.3V (approx.)
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Frequency/RPM
Range Resolution Max Display Sensitivity Accuracy
4kHz/40kRPM 1Hz/30RPM 4.000/40.00 150mV Frequency:
2.0 Hz 0.01% +1
1.5V < 20 Hz RPM:
0.01% + 10 40kHz/400kRPM 10Hz/300RPM 40.00/400.0 400kHz/4MRPM 100Hz/3KRPM 400.0/4.000 4MHz/40MRPM 1kHz/30KRPM 4.000/40.00 300mV 40MHz/400MRPM 10kHz/300KRPM 40.00/400.0 1V
400MHz/4000MRPM 100kHz/3MRPM 400.0/4000 ***
*This spec is not guaranteed.
To Measure Frequency:
1. Plug the Black test lead into the COM port and the Red test lead into the VHz port.
2. Set the rotary switch to the HZ RPM position.
3. For RPM, Push the blue button until RPM is shown on the display.
4. Connect the meter in parallel with the load or circuit.
5. Measure Frequency or RPM.
Overload Protection: 600V
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Diode Testing
Function Resolution Accuracy Max. Test Max. Open
Current Circuit
Voltage
1mV +
(1.5% +5) 1.5mA 3V
* For 0.4V to 0.8V.
Diode Check:
1. Turn off power to the device or circuit that is being tested and discharge all capacitors.
2. Plug the Black test lead into the COM port and the Red test lead into the VHz port.
3. Set the rotary switch to the position.
4. Press the blue button until is shown on the display
5. Connect the test leads to the diode. Normally the forward voltage drop of a good silicone diode is shown between 400V and 0.9V. If the diode under test is defective, “000” (short circuit) or “OL” (non-conductive) is displayed.
Overload Protection: 600V max
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Capacitance
Range Resolution Max Display Accuracy
4nF 1pF 4.000 +
(3.0% +10)
40nF 10pF 40.00 +(3.0% +5)
400nF 100pF 400.0
4µF 1nF 4.000
40µF 10nF 40.00
400µF 100nF 400.0
4mF 1µF 4.000 +
(5.0% +20)*
40mF 10µF 40.00
* In these two ranges the reading may be rolling within specification
To Measure Capacitance:
1. Turn the power off to the circuit or device that is to be measured and discharge all capacitors before attempting a measurement.
2. Plug the Black test lead into the COM port and the Red test lead into the VHz port.
3. Set the rotary switch to the position.
4. Connect the leads to the circuit to be measured.
5. Measure Capacitance
In order to ensure the best accuracy in measurement of low capacitance, open the test leads before measurement and memorize the test probe capacitance. It is necessary to subtract the capacitance of the test probes themselves, or use the rela­tive mode to compensate for the test leads. Overload Protection: 600V
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PEAK Hold Measurements
Function Range Accuracy Function Range Accuracy
DC 400mV unspecified AC 400mV unspecified
Voltage Voltage
4V +
(1.5% +300) 4V +(1.5% +300)
40V +
(1.5% +60) 40V +(1.5% +60)
400V 400V
1000V 750V
DC 40mA +
(3% +60) AC 40mA +(3% +60)
Current Current
400mA 400mA
10A +
(1.5% +60) 10A +(1.5% +60)
Note: With zero calibrated before measurement
4V ranges specify readings above 10% of full scale Current ranges specify reading <90% of full scale Noise generating fields may affect intervals
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Continuity Check
To Verify Continuity:
1. A continuity test ensures that all circuit connections are intact.
2. Plug the Black test lead into the COM port and the Red test lead into the port.
3. Set the rotary switch to the position.
4. Press the blue button until is shown in the display.
5. Connect the test leads to the circuit to be measured. The buzzer will sound if the resistance of the circuit measured is lower than 30Ω.
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The function packet indicates the measurement mode of the meter. Status, option 1 and option 2 gives the status of the meter. CR and LF are delimiters used to separate the blocks.
The meter always outputs the current input value to the serial port. Each block is repeated twice in one conversion cycle. The detailed data format of each packet is listed below.
- Function This packet indicates the measurement mode of the meter. The following table summarizes the transmitted code for each mode.
Code Measurement Mode
0111011 Voltage 0111101 µA Current 0111001 mA Current 0111111 A Current 0110011 0110101 Continuity 0110001 Diode 0110010 Frequency / RPM
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0110110 Capacitance
Note 1: The judge bit in the Status packet determines whether it is frequency mode or RPM mode.
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Data Acquisition Function
1. Auto Power Off (APO) The APO sign on the LCD panel indicates the meter is working in the Auto Power Off mode. If the meter idles for more than 30 minutes, the meter automatically turns the power off. When this happens, the state (non-logic measurement) of the meter is saved, the meter can be turned back on by pushing any key switch, except back light switch, or changing the rotary switch. If the meter is Re-Powered on by pushing key switch, the LCD displays the saved state when meter auto power off itself, pushing Hold key switch to disable the hold state. The meter will give periodic alarm in 15 seconds before automatically turns power off by itself, any key press or rotary change reset Auto Power Off.
2. Disable Auto Power Off In order to disable auto power off function, power on the meter with pressing anyone of the switches, except the HOLD switch, back light switch or BLUE switch (for function change) is pressed down.
3. RS232 Sent a single pulse to the multimeter to enable or disable the RS232 when enable the RS232 the LCD display shows the RS232 annunciator The serial data is sent from RS232 cable twice every A/D conversion cycle. The data format complies with JIS 7BIT transmission code with a baud rate of 2400. The user can use RS232 interface to read the data. A single dada packet includes a start bit (always 0), 7 data bits, an odd parity check bit, and a stop bit (always 1). The following figure shows the data format of a single packet. The LSB is sent first and the MSB is sent last.
One data block consists of 11 packets, or 110 bits. The following figure shows the format of a data block. The range packet indicates the full scale range of the meter. Digit 3 through digit 0 is just the digits on the LCD panel.
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- Digit 3 - Digit 0 Digit 3 i the most significant digit on the LCD panel, and digit 0 is the least significant digit. When the LCD panel shows OL, the serial port outputs 4000.
Digit Code
0 0110000 1 0110001 2 0110010 3 0110011 4 0110100 5 0110101 6 0110110 7 0110111 8 0111000 9 0111001
- Status The format of this packet is shown below. The Judge field is meaningful only when the Function packet indicates Frequency / RPM mode. In Frequency / RPM mode, judge is 1 if the meter operates in Frequency mode; otherwise, it is 0. Sign field indicates whether the minus sign on the LCD panel is on or off. BATT field is 1 if battery low condition is true. OL indicates input overflow.
0 1 1 Judge Sign BATT OL
Bit 6 Bit 5 Bit 4 Bit 3 Bit 2 Bit 1 Bit 0
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- Range This packet indicates the full scale range of the meter. When the meter operates in continuity mode, diode mode or current (A) mode, this packet is always 0110000 since the full scale range in these modes are fixed. The following table lists the code for each range in each measurement mode.
Code V mA Frequency RPM Capacitance
0110000 400.0mV 40.00mA 400.04.000KHz 40.00KRPM 4.000nF 0110001 4.000V 400.0mA 4.000K40.00KHz 400.0KRPM 40.00nF 0110010 40.00V 40.00K400.0KHz 4.000MRPM 400.0nF 0110011 400.0V 400.0K4.000MHz 40.00MRPM 4.000µF 0110100 4000V 4.000M40.00MHz 400.0MRPM 40.00µF 0110101 40.00M400.0MHz 4000MRPM 400.0µF 0110110 4.000mF 0110111 40.00mF
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- Option 1 This packet contains information on special measurement modes. The format of this packet is shown below. The three non-constant fields is set to one when the meter operates in the corresponding special modes.
01 1P
MAXPMAX
0 VAHZ
Bit 6 Bit 5 Bit 4 Bit 3 Bit 2 Bit 1 Bit 0
- Option 2 This packet contains information on the operations mode of the meter. The format is shown below. The DC field indicates that the meter operates in DC measurements mode, either voltage or current. The AC field indicates that the meter operates in AC measurement mode. The AUTO field is set to 1 if the meter operates in automatic mode, and is set to 0 when the meter operates in manual mode. The APO field indicates whether Auto Power Off function is enabled or not.
0 1 1 DC AC AUTO APO
Bit 6 Bit 5 Bit 4 Bit 3 Bit 2 Bit 1 Bit 0
-CR Carriage return. The transmitted code is 0001101.
-LF Line Feed. The transmitted code is 0001010.
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General Specifications
Display: The Liquid Crystal Display (LCD)
with a maximum reading of 4000 and 82 segments bar graph.
Polarity Indication: Automatic, positive implied, negative
indicated. Over range indication: (OL) or (-OL) Low Battery Indication: is displayed when the battery
voltage drops below operating
voltage. Sampling: 2 times/sec for digit.
12 times/sec for analog bargraph. Auto Power Off: Approx 30 Minutes Operating Ambient: 0°C - 30°C (80%R.H.),
30°C - 40°C (≤75%R.H.),
40°C - 50°C (≤45%R.H.) Temperature Coefficient: 0.15 x (Spec Acc’y) / °C,
<18°C or >28°C. Power Requirements: IEC LR03, AM4 or AAA size 1.5V x 2. Battery Life: Alkaline 500 hours. Dimensions (WxHxD):
90mmx200mmx42mm,
with out holster
100mmx212mmx55mm, with holster Accessories: Protective Holster, battery (installed)
instruction manual, test leads.
Environmental Conditions
Indoor use. Maximum Altitude: 2000 Meter. Installation Category: IEC 1010, 1000V Cat. II, 600V Cat. III Pollution Degree: 2
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Lifetime Limited Warranty
This meter is warranted to the original purchaser against defects in material or workmanship for the lifetime of the meter. During this 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.
IDEAL INDUSTRIES, INC.
Sycamore, IL 60178, U.S.A. 800-304-3578 Customer Assistance www.testersandmeters.com ND 2385-1 Made in Taiwan
Maintenance
Battery Installation or Replacement:
The #61-492 is powered by 2 1.5 volt batteries.
1. Remove the test leads from the front terminals and turn the meter off.
2. Remove the screw from the battery cover and lift to remove.
3. Replace batteries.
4. Make sure the battery box leads do not become pinched between the case and battery cover before replacing the battery cover and screw.
Fuse Replacement
1. Remove the test leads from the front terminals and turn the meter off.
2. Remove the screw from the battery cover and lift to remove.
3. Remove the battery.
4. Remove the two screws connecting the top and bottom cases of the meter.
5. Remove the defective fuse by gently prying one end of the fuse loose and sliding the fuse out of the fuse holder.
6. Install a new fuse of the same size and rating.
7. Make sure the fuse is centered in the fuse holder
8. Reconnect the top and bottom case.
9. Re-install the battery and batter y cover.
Warning
To avoid electrical shock, remove test lead before opening the cover. Repairs or servicing not covered in this manual should only be performed by qualified personnel.
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