Omega HHM17 User Manual

OMEGA

HHM17

Digital Multimeter

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1

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 600VDC or AC 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.

2

SPECIFICATIONS

Display: 3¾ digit (4000 counts), 9999counts (Frequency mode), 40 segments

analog bar graph and function units sign annunciators.

Polarity: Automatic, positive implied, negative polarity indication.
Overrange: "4000"or"-4000" Most Significant Digit blinks.
Low battery indication: the " " is displayed when the battery voltage drops

below the operating level.

Measurement rate: 2/sec,nominal. 1/sec, Capacitance and Frequency mode.

20/sec, Analog display.

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 600V) pollution degree 2.

Auto Power off: 30minutes after rotary switch or mode changes.
Power: single standard 9-volt battery.
Battery life: 200 hours typical.
Dimensions: 192mm (H) x 91mm (W) x 52.5mm (D).
Weight: Approx. 365g including battery.
Accessories: One pair test leads, One spare fuse installed, 9V battery and

Operating Instructions.

3

DC VOLTS

Ranges: 400mV,4V,40V,400V,600V
Resolution: 100µV
Accuracy: ±(0.25%rdg + 1dgt) on 400mV to 400V ranges

±(0.25%rdg + 3dgts) on 600V range

Input impedance: >10MW
Overload protection: 600VDC or AC rms

AC VOLTS

Ranges: 400mV,4V,40V,400V,600V (400mV only Manual @50Hz-100Hz)
Resolution: 100µV
Accuracy:

Input impedance: >10MW
Overload protection: 600VDC or AC rms

Range 100Hz 1KHz 10KHz 20KHz
400mV

4V
40V
400V
600V

±(0.75%rdg+5dgts)

±(0.75%rdg+5dgts)

N/A

±(1.5%rdg+4dgts)

±(2.0%rdg+30dgts)

N/A

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DC CURRENT

Ranges: 4mA,40mA,400mA,10A
Accuracy: ±(0.5%rdg + 1dgt) on mA ranges

±(2.0%rdg + 1dgt) on 10A range

Input protection: 0.5A / 250V fast blow ceramic fuse

10A / 600V fast blow ceramic fuse

AC CURRENT (50Hz - 500Hz)

Ranges: 4mA,40mA,400mA,10A
Accuracy: ±(1.0%rdg + 4dgts) on mA ranges

±(3.0%rdg + 4dgts) on 10A range

Input protection: 0.5A / 250V fast blow ceramic fuse

10A / 600V fast blow ceramic fuse

RESISTANCE

Ranges: 400W ,4KW ,40KW ,400KW,4MW ,40MW
Accuracy: ±(0.3%rdg + 4dgts) on 400W range

±(0.3%rdg + 1dgt) on 4KW to 4MW ranges
±(1.0%rdg + 4dgts) on 40MW range

Open circuit volts: 0.4Vdc
Overload protection: 500VDC or AC rms

CONTINUITY

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

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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

CAPACITANCE
Ranges: 4nF,40nF,400nF,4µF,40µF
Accuracy: ±(2.0%rdg+20dgts) on 4n Frange(use 0ADJ)

±(2.0%rdg + 4dgts) on 40nF to 40µF ranges
±(5.0%rdg + 4dgts) above 40µF

Overload protection: 500VDC or AC rms

FREQUENCY (Autoranging)

Ranges: 100Hz,1KHz,10KHz,100KHz,700KHz
Resolution: 0.01Hz
Accuracy: ±(0.05%rdg + 2dgts)
Sensitivity: 1.0V rms min
Overload protection: 500VDC or AC rms

TRANSISTOR hFE

Ranges: 0 - 1000
Base current: 10µAdc approx. (Vce=3.0Vdc)

6

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.

PON Button

When the meter is automatic power-off, press the button to turns meter back
on.

Note: Disable Automatic Power-off

If you press and hold down the (PON) button while turning the meter from OFF
to on and select a function, the automatic power-off feature is disabled.

MEM Button

When (MEM) button is pressed, the "MEM" annunciator is displayed and the
last reading is stored on the meter. If the meter power down automatically and
the power back on by pressing (PON) button, these stored readings will remain
in memory.

READ Button

Press (READ) Button to recall the data you stored in memory, the readings will
be displayed on the LCD, the "HOLD"annunciator turn on,and the "MEM"
annunciator will be displayed with a blink. The automatic power-off feature is

disabled. Press (HOLD) button to exit the READ mode.

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REL

DD

DD

D Button

Press (REL) button to enter the Relative mode, the "RELD" annunciator turn
on, zero the display, and store the displayed reading as a reference value.
Press and hold down the (REL) button for 2 seconds to exit the relative mode.

MIN / MAX button

Press (MIN / MAX) button to enter the MIN MAX Recording mode. The
minimum, maximum values are then reset to the present input, the readings
are stored in memory, and the "HOLD" annunciator turns on. Push the button
to cycle through the minimum (MIN), maximum (MAX), and present readings.
The MIN or MAX annunciator turns on to indicate what value is being
displayed.
In the MIN MAX Recording mode, press (HOLD) button to stop the recording
of readings, press again to restart recording. If recording is stopped, the
minimum, maximum, or present values and analog diaplay are frozen. In the
MIN MAX Recording mode, when a new minimum value is exceed the actual
minimum readings or a new maximum value is overload, the minimum or
maximum value will held on the display, but the analog display continues to be
active.

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HOLD Button

Press (HOLD) button to toggle in and out of the Data Hold mode, except if you
are already in the MIN MAX Recording mode.
In the Data Hold mode, the "HOLD" annunciator is displayed and the last
reading is held on the display, the beeper emits a tone, and the automatic
power-off feature is disable. Pressing (MIN / MAX) button when you are in the
Data Hold mode causes you to exit Data Hold and enter the MIN MAX
Recording mode.
In the MIN MAX Recording mode, press (HOLD) button to stop the recording
of readings, press (HOLD) again to resume recording.

RANGE Button

Press (RANGE) button to select the Manual Range mode and turn off the
"AUTO" annunciator. (The meter remains in the range it was in when manual
ranging was selected).
In the Manual Range mode. each time you press (RANGE) button, the range
(and the input range annunciator) increments, and a new value is displayed.
To exit the Manual Range mode and return to autoranging, press and hold
down (RANGE) button for 2 seconds. The "AUTO" annunciator turns back on.

9

Alternate Function Button

The Alternate Function button is Blue in color. Press it to toggle to the alternate
function (AC, Audible continuity and Capacitance) shown in Blue on the meter
face.

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
Blue toggle button to select AC or DC. The meter will automatically select
the best voltage range.

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.

Current Measurements

1. Set the Function/Range switch to the desired current range and press the
Blue toggle button to select AC or DC.

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 of 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.

10

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.

5. Press the Blue Alternate Function button to select Audible Continuity.In
continuity test, the beeper sounds continuously, if the resistance is less than
40W.

WARNING

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

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.

Capacitance Measurements

1. Set the Function/Range switch to the desired " " range and press the
Blue toggle button to select Cx.

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

3. Insert the capacitor leads directly into the Cx socket.

4. Read the capacitance directly from the display.

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.

Frequency Measurements

1. Set the Function/Range switch to the Hz 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.

11

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 four screws from the back of the meter and
lift off the battery cover and case. Replace F1 only with the original type 0.5A/
250V, fast acting ceramic 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.

12

WARRANTY / DISCLAIMER

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
be defectiv e it will be repaired or replaced at no charge. OMEGA's W ARRANTY does not apply to def ects resulting from any action
of the purchaser, including b ut not limited to mishandling, improper interf acing, oper ation outside of design limits, improper repair,
or unauthorized modification. This W ARRANTY is V OID if the unit shows e vidence of having been tampered with or shows evidence
of being damaged as a result of excessive corrosion; or current, heat moisture or vibration; improper specification; misapplication;
misuse or other operating conditions outside of OMEGA's control. Components which wear are not warranted, including but not
limited to contact points, fuses, and triacs.

OMEGA is pleased to offer suggestions on the use of its various products. However , OMEGA neither assumes responsibility
for any omissions or err or s nor assumes liability for any damages that result from the use of its products in accordance
with information provided by OMEGA, either verbal or written. OMEGA warrants only that the parts manufactured by it
will be as specified and free of defects. OMEGA MAKES NO O THER W ARRANTIES OR REPRESENTA TIONS OF ANY KIND
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respect to this order , whether based on contract, warranty , negligence, indemnification, strict liability or otherwise, shall
not exceed the purchase price of the component upon which liability is based. In no event shall OMEGA be liable for
consequential, incidental or special damages.

CONDITIONS: Equipment sold b y OMEGA is not intended to be used, nor shall it be used: (1) as a "Basic Component" under 10
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Product(s) be used in or with any nuclear installation or activity, medical application, used on humans, or misused in any way,
OMEGA assumes no responsibility as set forth in our basic W ARRANTY / DISCLAIMER language, and additionally, purchaser will
indemnify OMEGA and hold OMEGA harmless from any liability or damage whatsoever arising out of the use of the Product(s) in
such a manner .

RETURN REQUESTS / INQUIRIES

Direct all warranty and repair requests/inquiries to the OMEGA Customer Service Department. BEFORE RETURNING ANY
PRODUCT(S) TO OMEGA, PURCHASER MUST OBTAIN AN AUTHORIZED RETURN (AR) NUMBER FROM OMEGA'S
CUSTOMER SERVICE DEPARTMENT (IN ORDER TO AVOID PROCESSING DELAYS). The assigned AR number should then
be marked on the outside of the return package and on any correspondence.
The purchaser is responsible for shipping charges, freight, insurance and proper packaging to prevent breakage in transit.

FOR W ARRANTY RETURNS, please have the following

information available BEFORE contacting OMEGA:

1. P.O. number under which the product was PURCHASED.

2. Model and serial number of the product under warranty, and

3. Repair instructions and/or specific problems relative to the

product.

FOR NON-WARRANTY REPAIRS, consult OMEGA for

current repair charges. Have the following information
available BEFORE contacting OMEGA:

1. P.O. number to cover the COST of the repair.

2. Model and serial number of product , and

3. Repair instructions and/or specific problems relative to the
product.

OMEGA's policy is to make running changes, not model changes, whenever an improvement is possible. This affords our customers the latest
in technology and engineering. OMEGA is a registered trademark of OMEGA ENGINEERING, INC. © Copyright 1999 OMEGA ENGINEERING,
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