Omega HHM15 User guide

OMEGA

HHM15

Digital Multimeter

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SAFETY INFORMATION

The following safety information must be observed to insure maximum

personal safety during the operation at this meter:

1. Do not use the meter if the meter or test leads look damaged, or if you
suspect that the meter is not operating properly.

2. This meter is not recommended for high voltage industrial use; for example,
not for measurements of 440 VAC or 600 VAC industrial power mains. The
unit is intended for use with low energy circuits to 1000VDC or 750VAC or
high energy circuit to 250 VAC or DC. Accidental misuse by connection
across a high voltage, high energy power source when the meter is set up
for mA measurement may be very hazardous.

3. Turn off power to the circuit under test before cutting, unsoldering, or
breaking the circuit. Small amounts of current can be dangerous.

4. Use caution when working above 60V dc or 30V ac rms. Such voltages pose
a shock hazard.

5. When Using the probes, keep your fingers behind the finger guards on the
probes.

6. Measuring voltage which exceeds the limits of the multimeter may damage
the meter and expose the operator to a shock hazard. Always recognize the
meter voltage limits as stated on the front of the meter.

7. If the equipment is used in a manner not specified by the manufacturer, the
protection provided the equipment may be impaired.

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SPECIFICATIONS

Display: 3¾ digit liquid crystal display (LCD) with a maximum reading of 3999.
Polarity: Automatic, positive implied, negative polarity indication.
Overrange: (OL) or (-OL) is displayed.
Zero: Automatic.
Low battery indication: the " " is displayed when the battery voltage drops

below the operating level.

Measurement rate: 2.5 times per second, nominal.
Operating Environment: 0°C to 40°C at < 70% relative humidity.
Storage Temperature: -20°C to 60°C, 0 to 80% R.H. with battery removed

from meter.

Accuracy: Stated accuracy at 23°C ± 5°C, <75% relative humidity.
Safety: According to EN61010-1 protection class II overvoltage category

(CAT II 1000V, CAT III 600V) pollution degree 2.

Power: single standard 9-volt battery.
Battery life: 150 hours typical.
Dimensions: 200mm (H) x 90mm (W) x 40mm (D).
Weight: Approx. 14 oz. (400g) including battery.
Accessories: One pair test leads, One spare fuse installed, 9V battery and

Operating Instructions.

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DC VOLTS

Ranges: 400mV,4V,40V,400V,1000V
Resolution: 100µV
Accuracy: ±(0.5%rdg + 1dgt)
Input impedance: 10MW
Overload protection: 500VDC or AC rms on 400mV range

1000VDC or 750VAC rms on all other ranges

AC VOLTS (50Hz - 500Hz)

Ranges: 400mV,4V,40V,400V,750V
Resolution: 100µV
Accuracy: ±(1.0%rdg + 4dgts) on 400mV to 400V ranges

±(2.0%rdg + 4dgts) on 750V range

Input impedance: 10MW
Overload protection: 500VDC or AC rms on 400mV range

1000VDC or 750VAC rms on all other ranges

DC CURRENT

Ranges: 40mA,400mA,10A
Accuracy: ±(1.0%rdg + 1dgt) on mA ranges

±(3.0%rdg + 1dgt) on 10A range

Input protection: 0.5A / 250V fast blow fuse

10A / 600V fast blow ceramic fuse

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AC CURRENT (50Hz-500Hz)

Ranges: 40mA,400mA,10A
Accuracy: ±(1.5%rdg + 4dgts) on mA range

±(3.5%rdg + 4dgts) on 10A range

Input protection: 0.5A / 250V fast blow fuse

10A / 600V fast blow ceramic fuse

RESISTANCE

Ranges: 400W,4KW ,40KW,400KW ,4000KW ,40MW ,4000MW
Accuracy: ±(0.8%rdg + 4dgts) on 400W range

±(0.8%rdg + 2dgts) on 4KW to 4MW ranges
±(3.0%rdg + 4dgts) on 40MW range
±[(5.0%rdg - 20dgts) + 10dgts] on 4000MW range

Open circuit volts: 0.6Vdc (3.0Vdc on 400W and 4000MW ranges)
Overload protection: 500VDC or AC rms

CONTINUITY

Audible indication: less than 40W±20W
Overload protection: 500VDC or AC rms

DIODE TEST

Test current: 1.0mA ± 0.6mA
Accuracy: ±(3.0%rdg + 3dgts)
Open circuit volts: 3.0Vdc typical
Overload protection: 500VDC or AC rms

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CAPACITANCE

Ranges: 4nF,40nF,400nF,4µF,400µF
Accuracy: ±(5.0%rdg + 10dgts) on all ranges

±(8.0%rdg + 10dgts) above 100µF

Test frequency: 4nF,40nF ranges 1kHz

400nF, µF ranges 270Hz
400µF range 27Hz

INDUCTANCE

Ranges: 4mH,40mH,400mH,4H,40H
Accuracy: ±(5.0% rdg + 20dgts) on 4mH range

±(5.0% rdg + 10dgts) on other ranges

Test frequency: 4mH, 40mH ranges 1kHz

400mH 4H ranges 270Hz
40H range 27Hz

Test conditions: quality factor > 5 in 270Hz

FREQUENCY (Autoranging)

Ranges: 4KHz,40KHz,400KHz,4000KHz
Accuracy: ±(0.1%rdg + 1dgt)
Sensitivity: 1V RMS min
Overload protection: 500VDC or AC rms

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LOGIC TEST

Threshold: Logic Hi (2.8 ± 0.8V)

Logic Lo (0.8 ± 0.5V)

Indication: 40 msec beep at logic low
Frequency response: 20MHz
Detectable pulse width: 25nS
Pulse limits: >30% & <70% duty
Overload protection: 500VDC or AC rms

TRANSISTOR hFE

Ranges: 0 - 1000
Base current: 10µAdc approx. (Vce=3.3Vdc)

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OPERATION

Before taking any measurements, read the Safety Information Section.

Always examine the instrument for damage, contamination (excessive dirt,
grease, etc.) and defects. Examine the test leads for cracked or frayed
insulation. If any abnormal conditions exist do not attempt to make any
measurements.

Max. Hold Feature

Press "MAX" to toggle in and out of the Maximun Hold mode.(holding the
highest reading.) In the MAX mode, the MAX annunciator is displayed and
maximun reading are stored in display register, If the new reading is higher
than the reading being displayed, the higher reading is transferred to the
display register. A "higher" reading is defined as the reading with the higher
absolute value.
The MAX hold function is also available in the frequency count mode. The
counter autoranging feature is disable when MAX hold is selected.

Voltage Measurements

1. Connect the red test lead to the "VW" jack and the black test lead to the
"COM" jack.

2. Set the Function/Range switch to the desired voltage range and press the
"AC/DC" switch to toggle between the desired voltage type. If magnitude
of voltage is not known, set switch to the highest range and reduce until a
satisfactory reading is obtained.

3. Connect the test leads to the device or circuit being measured.

4. For dc, a (-) sign is displayed for negative polarity; positive polarity is implied.

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Current Measurements

1. Set the Function/Range switch to the desired current range and press the
"AC/DC" switch toggle between to the desired current type.

2. For current measurements less than 400mA, connect the red test lead to the
mA jack and the black test lead to the COM jack.

3. For current measurements over 400mA or greater, connect the red test lead
to the 10A jack and the black test lead to the COM jack.

4. Remove power from the circuit under test and open the normal circuit path
where the measurement is to be taken. Connect the meter in series with the
circuit.

5. Use caution when measuring 10 amps on 10A range for 60s, please waiting
for 10 minutes for next measurement of 10 amps for safety reason.

Resistance and Continuity Measurements

1. Set the Function/Range switch to the desired resistance range or continuity
position.

2. Remove power from the equipment under test.

3. Connect the red test lead to the "VW" jack and the black test lead to the
"COM" jack.

4. Touch the probes to the test points. In ohms, the value indicated in the
display is the measured value of resistance. In continuity test, the beeper
sounds continuously, if the resistance is less than 40W±20W .

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5.When using 4000MW Range ; The 4000MW range has a fixed 20±1-count
offset in the reading. When the test leads are shorted together in this ranges,
the meter will display 020. The residual reading must be subtraceted from
the reading obtained in step 4 when this range is used. For example, when
measuring 1100MW on the 4000MW range, the display will read 1120, from
which the 20 residual is subtracted to obtain the actual resistance of
1100MW.

WARNING

The accuracy of the functions might be slightly affected, when exposed to
a radiated electromagnetic field environment, eg, radio, telephone or
similar.

Transistor Gain Measurements

1. Set the Function/Range switch to the desired hFE range (PNP or NPN type
transistor).

2. Never apply an external voltage to the hFE sockets. Damage to the meter
may result.

3. Plug the transistor directly into the hFE socket. The sockets are labeled E,
B and C for emitter, base, and collector.

4. Read the transistor hFE (dc gain) directly from the display.

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Capacitance & Inductance Measurements

1. Set the Function/Range switch to the desired F (capacitance) or H(inductance)
range.

2. Never apply an external voltage to the Cx Lx sockets. Damage to the meter
may result.

3. Insert the capacitor or inductance leads directly into the Cx Lx socket.

4. Read the capacitance or inductance directly from the display.

Frequency Measurements

1. Set the Function/Range switch to the KHz position.

2. Connect the red test lead to the "VW" jack and the black test lead to the
"COM" jack.

3. Connect the test leads to the point of measurement and read the frequency
from the display.

Logic Measurements

1. Set the Function/Range switch to the LOGIC position.

2. Connect the red test lead to the "VW " jack and the black test lead to the
"COM" jack.

3. Connect the red test lead to the test point and the black lead to the common
buss of the logic circuit.

4. A " "on the display indicates TTL logic high and a " " indicates a TTL
logic low. Both indicators are on when the point of measurement is toggling
high and low.

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Diode Tests

1. Connect the red test lead to the "VW " jack and the black test lead to the
"COM" jack.

2. Set the Function/Range switch to the " " position.

3. Turn off power to the circuit under test.

4. Touch probes to the diode. A forward-voltage drop is about 0.6V (typical for
a silicon diode).

5. Reverse probes. If the diode is good, display will be between 2.800V and

3.200V. If the diode is shorted, ".000" or another number is displayed.

6. If the diode is open, display will be between 2.800V and 3.200V, in both
directions.

7. If the junction is measured in a circuit and a low reading is obtained with both
lead connections, the junction may be shunted by a resistance of less than
1kW. In this case the diode must be disconnected from the circuit for
accurate testing.

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MAINTENANCE

WARNING

Remove test leads before changing battery or fuse

or performing any servicing.

Battery Replacement

Power is supplied by a 9 volt "transistor" battery. (NEDA 1604, IEC 6F22). The

" appears on the LCD display when replacement is needed. To replace the

"
battery, remove the two screws from the back of the meter and lift off the
battery case. Remove the battery from battery contacts.

Fuse Replacement

If no current measurements are possible, check for a blown overload protec­tion fuse. There are two fuses; F1 for the "mA" jack and F2 for the "10A" jack.
For access to fuses, remove the two screws from the back of the meter and
lift off the battery case. Replace F1 only with the original type 0.5A/250V, fast
acting fuse. Replace F2 only with the original type 10A/600V, fast acting
ceramic fuse.

Cleaning

Periodically wipe the case with a damp cloth and detergent, do not use
abrasives or solvents.

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OMEGA ENGINEERING, INC. warrants this unit to be free of defects in materials and workmanship for a period of 13 months
from date of purchase. OMEGA Warranty adds an additional one (1) month grace period to the normal one (1) year product
warranty to cover handling and shipping time. This ensures that OMEGA's customers receive maximum cov erage on each product.If
the unit should malfunction, it must be returned to the factory for evaluation. OMEGA's Customer Service Department will issue an
Authorized Return (AR) number immediately upon phone or written request. Upon examination by OMEGA, if the unit is found to
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3. Repair instructions and/or specific problems relative to the

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