IDEAL INDUSTRIES INC.
TECHNICAL MANUAL
MODELS: 61-633
61-635
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: TM61633-5
Revision: 5. Date: December 2006
Form Number TM61633-5 Rev 5 Dec 2006
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Title
Introduction
Precautions and Safety Information
Symbols
Safety Information
Specifications
General Specification
Voltage Specifications
dBm / dB Specifications
Current Specifications
Peak Hold, Resistance Specifications
Continuity and Diode Specifications
Capacitance Specifications
Frequency Counter and Duty Factor Specifications
Temperature Specifications
Physical and environment characteristics
Certification and compliance
Required Equipment
Basic Maintenance
Opening the Meter Case
Replacing the Battery
Testing Fuses (FS1 and FS2)
Replacing Fuses
Cleaning
Input Terminals
Performance Tests
A Basic Operability Test
Testing the Display
Testing the Voltage Function
Testing the Millivoltage (mV) Function
Testing the Peak Hold Function
Testing the Resistance Function
Testing the Capacitance Function
Testing the Diode Function
Testing the Milliamp Function
Testing the Amp Function
Testing the Frequency Function
Testing the Duty Factor Function
Testing the Temperature Function
Calibration
Calibrating the ACV Frequency Response
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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 61-630 serials contain parts that can be damaged by static discharge.
Follow the standard practices for handling static sensitive devices.
For additional information about IDEAL INDUSTRIES and its products,
and services, visit IDEAL INDUSTRIES 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. The Symbols
Symbol Meaning Symbol Meaning
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Alternating signal
Direct signal
Refer to the manual.
Important information.
Battery
Earth ground
Fuse
Take appropriate precautions.
Hazardous voltage may be
present
Double insulated
CAT III IEC over voltage Category III
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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
Use proper Fuse. To avoid fire hazard, use only the fuse type and rating specified for this product.
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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SPECIFICATIONS
All specifications are warranted unless noted typical and apply to models 61-633 and 61-635.
Stated accuracies are at 23
General specifications
Characteristics
LCD display digits 4¾ or 3¾
Bargraph segments 80 Segment Graph
Display count 40,000 or 4,000
Numeric update rate 2 times / sec (40.000 count)
Bargraph 20 times/sec
Polarity display Automatic
Overrange display OL is displayed
Low voltage indicator
Automatic power-off time Automatic backlit off = 15 minutes
Power source One 9V dry cell battery
Maximum input voltage 1000V (750V AC) CAT II, Between V and COM
Maximum floating voltage 1000V (750V AC) CAT II, Between any terminal and earth
Maximum input current 400mA between mA and COM
Maximum open circuit Voltage (current inputs) 600V between A and COM and between mA and COM
Overload protection mA connector 1 A (600V) fast blow fuse
A connector 15A (600V) fast blow fuse
V connector 1100 Vp, V, V AC+DC
Temperature Coefficient 0.1 x (Spec. Accuracy) 1°C, < 18 C or > 28°C.
Battery Life 100 hours typical (alkaline)
°
±5°C at less than 80% relative humidity and without the battery indicator displayed.
Description
4 times / sec (4,000 count)
is indicated
ground
10A continuous between A and COM
(20A for 30 seconds, between A and COM)
850 Vp, mV
LVΩ, Ω, Hz,
, mV, AC+DC
,, , %DF, °C, °F
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Measurement Characteristics
All at 23°C ±5°C, < 80% Rh. Specifications are expressed as ±([% of reading] + [number of digits]).
Multiply accuracy Digits by l0 in 40,000 count Mode.
dBm (typical): -l5dBm to +55 dBm (0 dBm = lmW into 600Ω).
dBv (typical): -80 dBv to + 50 dBv (0 dBv = 1 Vrms).
Note: (ACV only)
Add additional 40Digits for reading under 30% of range.
Specifications exclude under 20% of range for 20KHz ~ 100KHz.
Resolution: 1µV in the 400mV range
Input Impedance: 10MΩ, <l00pF
Overload Protection: 1000V dc, 750V rms
AC Conversion Type: AC Coupled True RMS responding
AC + DC Volts: Same as AC(RMS) +1.00% + 8d
Crest Factor: +1.5% addition error for C.F. 1.4 to 3
+3.0% addition error for C.F. from 3 to 4
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DC CURRENT:
DCA 61-633 61-635
40mA, 400mA, 4A, 10A ± (0.50% + 4d) ±(0.20% + 4d)
AC CURRENT:
ACA 61-633 61-635
40mA, 400mA, 4A, 10A ±(1.20% + 8d) ± (0.80% + 8d)
Bandwidth 40Hz ~ 400Hz 40Hz ~ 400Hz
Range: 40mA, 400mA, 4A, 10A
Resolution: 1µA in the 40mA range
Burden Voltage: 800mV max. for mA input, 1V max. for A input
AC Conversion Type: AC Coupled True RMS responding
Input Protection: Equipped with High Energy Fuse
1A, 600V, IR 10KV fuse (Bussmann BBS-1 or equivalent) for mA input
15A, 600V, IR 100KV fuse (Bussmann KTK 15 or equivalent) for A input
AC + DC Current: Same as AC(RMS) + 1.00% + 8d
C.F.: Same as ACV
PEAK HOLD: +[± (0.7% + 20)] additional error for >10% of full scale
RESISTANCE:
OHM 61-633 61-635
4000, 4K 0 ± (0.50% + 2d) ± (0.30% + 2d)
40KQ, 400K0 ± (0.50% + 2d) ± (0.30% + 2d)
4M0 ± (0.50% + 4d) ± (0.30% + 4d)
40M0 ± (5.00% + 5d) ± (5.00% + 5d)
LV OHM61-633 61-635
4K0 ,40K0 400K 0 ± (1.00% + 2d) ± (0.60% ÷ 2d)
4M0 ± (1.00% + 4d) ± (0.60% + 4d)
40M0 ± (7.00% + 5d) ± (7.00% + 5d)
Resolution: 0.01 Ω in the 4000 range
Open Circuit Voltage: 3.3V
Open Circuit Low Voltage: 0.6V
Input Protection: 600V rms