Metermann 15XP, 35XP, 5XP User Manual [en, de, fr, it]

Compact
Digital
Multimeter

Users Manual

• Manual de uso

• Mode d'emploi

• Bedienungshandbuch

• Manuale d'Uso

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5XP
15XP
35XP

RANGE

HZ

Ω

Hz Temp

35XP

1

NON

HOLD

CONTACT
VOLTAGE

OFF

V

V

A

A

mA

mA

400

˚C

V

MAX

1000V
750V

mA

A

1000

400

1832

˚F

auto-off

CAT 1000V

CAT 600V

CAT 300V

A

COM

2A MAX
FUSED

2

5

3

2A

2A

2A

4

6

35XP

XP Series Digital Multimeters

Contents

Safety Information.......................................................................................... 2

Symbols Used in this Manual....................................................................... 3

Making Measurements.................................................................................... 3

Verify Instrument Operation......................................................................... 3

Range Selection........................................................................................... 3

Correcting an Overload (0o or

Measuring DC Voltage .................................. See Figure -1- ........................3

Measuring AC Voltage .................................. See Figure -2-........................ 4

Preparing for Current Measurements............................................................ 4

Measuring DC Current .................................. See Figure -3-........................ 4

Measuring AC .............................................. See Figure -4- ........................4

Measuring Resistance .................................. See Figure -5- ........................5

Testing for Continuity ...................................See Figure -6-........................ 5

Testing Diodes.............................................. See Figure -7- ........................5

Measuring Capacitance (35XP only) ..............See Figure -8-........................ 5

Measuring Temperature (35XP only) .............See Figure -9- ........................6

Measuring Frequency (35XP only)................. See Figure -10-...................... 6

Measuring NCV (Non-Contact Voltage).......... See Figure -11- ......................6

Testing Battery Voltage (5XP only)................ See Figure -12- ......................6

Testing Logic Levels (15XP only) .................. See Figure -13-...................... 7

Additional Features .........................................................................................7

Input Test Lead Warning.............................................................................. 7

MIN MAX Measurements (Model 5XP only).................................................. 7

Auto Power Off (Models 15XP and 35XP only) .............................................7

HOLD Measurements................................................................................... 7

Product Maintenance...................................................................................... 8

Cleaning...................................................................................................... 8

Troubleshooting ..........................................................................................8

Battery and Fuse Replacement ...................... See Figure -14- ......................8

WARRANTY ...................................................................................................8

Repair............................................................................................................ 9

Specifications............................................................................................... 10

-0o

) Indication W......................................... 3

English

1

5XP

15XP

15XP5XP 35XP

35XP

NON

MIN MAX

V

20M

2M

200k

Ω

BATT 9V

• The XP Series Digital Multimeters conform to EN61010-1, Rev-2; CAT I 1000 V,

CAT II 600 V, CAT III 300 V, class 2 and pollution deg.2; CSA 22.2 -1010-1. It is
recommended for use with local level power distribution, appliances, portable
equipment, etc., where only smaller transient overvoltages may occur, and not
for primary supply lines, overhead lines, and cable systems.

• Do not exceed the maximum overload limits per function (see specifications)

nor the limits marked on the instrument itself. Never apply more than
1000 V dc/750 V ac rms between the test lead and earth ground.

• Inspect the DMM, test leads and accessories before every use. Do not use any

damaged part.

• Never ground yourself when taking measurements. Do not touch exposed

circuit elements or test probe tips.

• Do not operate the instrument in an explosive atmosphere.

• Exercise extreme caution when: measuring voltage >20 V // current >10 mA //

AC power line with inductive loads // AC power line during electrical storms //
current, when the fuse blows in a circuit with open circuit voltage >1000 V //
servicing CRT equipment.

• Always measure current in series with the load – NEVER ACROSS a voltage

source. Check fuse first. Never replace a fuse with one of a different rating.

• Remove test leads before opening the case.

HOLD

CONTACT
VOLTAGE

OFF

1000750

200200

2020

V

22

200
m

V

200
m

200

2m

20m

200

m

200m

20k

20m

2k

2m

200

1.5V

200

9V

BATT

A

CAT 1000V
CAT 600V
CAT 300V

mA

COM

BATT 1.5V

MAX

1000V

200mA MAX

750V

FUSED

Safety Information

NON

RANGE

V

Ω

LOGIC

HOLD

CONTACT
VOLTAGE

A

mA

A

A

mA

V

OFF

V

MAX

A

auto-off

CAT 1000V
CAT 600V
CAT 300V

A

COM

1000V

2A MAX

750V

FUSED

NON

RANGE

HZ

Ω

Hz Temp

HOLD

CONTACT
VOLTAGE

OFF

V

V

A

A

mA

mA

2A

A

A

mA

400

A

˚C

1000

400

1832

˚F

auto-off

CAT 1000V
CAT 600V
CAT 300V

V

A

COM

MAX

1000V

2A MAX

750V

FUSED

2

Symbols Used in this Manual

B

Battery

T

Double insulated

F

Direct Current

B

Alternating Current

I

Fuse
Complies with EU directives

P

W

Refer to the manual

X

Dangerous Voltage

J

Earth Ground

R

Audible tone
Canadian Standards Association

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z

Non-contact Voltage

Making Measurements

Verify Instrument Operation

Before attempting to make a measurement, verify that the instrument is operational
and the battery is good. If the instrument is not operational, have it repaired before
attempting to make a measurement.

Range Selection

In addition to autoranging (Models 15XP and 35XP only) you can manually select
and lock a range by pressing the RANGE button. RANGE appears on the display to
indicate that manual ranging is active and the range is locked. When appropriate,
each subsequent press of the range button steps the meter to the next higher
range. When the highest range is reached the next press returns the meter to the
lowest range. To return to autoranging press the RANGE button. If RANGE still
shows on the display, autoranging is not available for the selected function. Use
autorange for all initial measurements. Then, when appropriate, use the RANGE
button to select and lock a range.

To avoid electrical shock while manual ranging, use the display
annunciators to identify the actual range selected.

Correcting an Overload (0o or

An 0o or

-0o

indication may appear on the display to indicate that an overload
condition exists. For voltage and current measurements, an overload should be
immediately corrected by selecting a higher range. If the highest range setting does
not eliminate the overload, interrupt the measurement until the problem is identified
and eliminated. The 0o indication is normal for some functions; for example,
resistance, continuity, and diode test.

Measuring DC Voltage See Figure -1-

1. Set the Function Switch to v.

2. Select the desired RANGE (5XP only).

3. Connect the test leads: Red to E, Black to COM.

4. Connect the test probes to the circuit test points.

5. Read the display, and, if necessary, correct any overload (0o) conditions.

XW

Warning

-0o

) Indication

W

3

Measuring AC Voltage See Figure -2-

1. Set the Function Switch to V.

2. Select the desired RANGE (5XP only).

3. Connect the test leads: Red to E, Black to COM.

4. Connect the test probes to the circuit test points.

5. Read the display, and, if necessary, correct any overload (0o) conditions.

Preparing for Current Measurements

• Turn off circuit power before connecting the test probes.

• Allow the meter to cool between measurements, if current measurements

approach or exceeds 2 amps.

• A warning tone sounds if you connect a test lead to a current input while a

current function is not selected.

• Open circuit voltage at the measurement point must not exceed 1000 V.

• Always measure current in series with the load. Never measure current across a

voltage source.

Measuring DC Current See Figure -3-

1. Set the Function Switch to a current function, µA, mA, or A.

2. Select the desired RANGE (5XP only).

3. Connect the test leads: Red to mA or A, Black to COM.

4. Turn off power to the circuit being measured.

5. Open the test circuit (X) to establish measurement points.

6. Connect the test probes in series with the load (to the measurement points).

7. Turn on power to the circuit being measured.

8. Read the display, and, if necessary, correct any overload (0o or

-0o

) conditions.

Measuring AC Current See Figure -4-

1. Set the Function Switch to a current function and range, µA, mA, or A.

2. Select the desired RANGE (5XP only).

3. Connect the test leads: Red to mA or A, Black to COM.

4. Turn off power to the circuit being measured.

5. Open the test circuit (X) to establish measurement points.

6. Connect the test probes in series with the load (to the measurement points).

7. Turn on power to the circuit being measured.

8. Read the display, and, if necessary, correct any overload (0o) conditions.

4

Measuring Resistance See Figure -5-

1. Set the Function Switch to Ω.

2. Select the desired RANGE (5XP only).

3. Connect the test leads: Red to E, Black to COM.

4. Turn off power to the circuit being measured. Never measure resistance across

a voltage source or on a powered circuit.

5. Discharge any capacitors that may influence the reading.

6. Connect the test probes across the resistance.

7. Read the display. If 0o appears on the highest range, the resistance is too large

to be measured or the circuit is an open circuit.

Testing for Continuity See Figure -6-

1. Set the Function Switch to R.

2. Connect the test leads: Red to E, Black to COM.

3. Turn off power to the circuit being measured.

4. Discharge any capacitors that may influence the reading.

5. Connect the test probes across the resistance.

6. Listen for the tone that indicates continuity (< 40 Ω).

Testing Diodes See Figure -7-

1. Set the Function Switch to G.

2. Connect the test leads: Red to E, Black to COM.

3. Turn off power to the circuit being measured.

4. Free at least one end of the diode from the circuit.

5. Connect the test probes across the diode.

6. Read the display. A good diode has a forward voltage drop of about 0.6 V. An

open or reverse biased diode will read 0o.

Measuring Capacitance (35XP only) See Figure -8-

1. Set the Function Switch to the P function.

2. Connect the test leads: Red to

4. Turn off power to the circuit being measured.

5. Discharge the capacitor using a 100 kΩ resistor.

6. Free at least one end of the capacitor from the circuit.

7. Connect the test probes across the capacitor.

8. Read the display.

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Black to COM.

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