PCE Instruments PCE-TT 3 User Manual

PCE-TT 3 Digital Multimeter

User Manual

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Last change: 9 August 2017

v1.0

English

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Contents

1 Safety notes ....................................................................................... 1

2 Specifications .................................................................................... 2

3 Operation ........................................................................................... 3

3.1 Function wheel ........................................................................................................................3

3.2 Mode button ............................................................................................................................3

3.3 Range button ...........................................................................................................................3

3.4 Hold button ..............................................................................................................................3

3.5 Voltage measurement .............................................................................................................3

3.6 Resistance measurement .......................................................................................................3

3.7 Diode test ................................................................................................................................3

3.8 Continuity test..........................................................................................................................4

3.9 Current measurement .............................................................................................................4

3.10 Non-contact voltage test .........................................................................................................4

4 Warranty ............................................................................................ 5

5 Disposal ................................ ............................................................. 5

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1 Safety notes

Please read this manual carefully and completely before you use the device for the first time.
The device may only be used by qualified personnel and repaired by PCE Instruments
personnel. Damage or injuries caused by non-observance of the manual are excluded from our
liability and not covered by our warranty.

 The device must only be used as described in this instruction manual. If used

otherwise, this can cause dangerous situations for the user and damage to the meter.

 The instrument may only be used if the environmental conditions (temperature,

relative humidity, …) are within the ranges stated in the technical specifications. Do

not expose the device to extreme temperatures, direct sunlight, extreme humidity or
moisture.

 Do not expose the device to shocks or strong vibrations.
 The case should only be opened by qualified PCE Instruments personnel.
 Never use the instrument when your hands are wet.
 You must not make any technical changes to the device.
 The appliance should only be cleaned with a damp cloth. Use only pH-neutral

cleaner, no abrasives or solvents.

 The device must only be used with accessories from PCE Instruments or equivalent.
 Before each use, inspect the case for visible damage. If any damage is visible, do not

use the device.

 Do not use the instrument in explosive atmospheres.
 The measurement range as stated in the specifications must not be exceeded under

any circumstances.

 Never touch live parts during the measurement. There is danger to life due to electric

shock.

 Do not touch the non-insulated parts of the measuring tips as this can cause electric

shock.

 Before each measurement, make sure that the proper measurement range is selected

and that the test leads are connected correctly.

 Resistance and diode tests must only be carried out on voltage-free parts and

conductors.

 Non-observance of the safety notes can cause damage to the device and injuries to

the user.
We do not assume liability for printing errors or any other mistakes in this manual.
We expressly point to our general guarantee terms which can be found in our general terms of

business.
If you have any questions please contact PCE Instruments. The contact details can be found at

the end of this manual.

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2 Specifications

Parameter

Measuring range

Resolution

Accuracy

DC voltage

200.0 mV

0.1 mV

±(0.08 % + 2 digits)

2.000 V

1 mV

±(1.0 % + 2 digits)

20.00 V

10 mV

200.0 V

100 mV

600 V

1 V

±(1.2 % + 2 digits)

AC voltage

200.0 mV

0.1 mV

±(1.2 % + 35 digits)

2.000 V

1 mV

±(1.2 % + 8 digits)

20.00 V

10 mV

200.0 V

100 mV

600 V

1 V

±(1.5 % + 8 digits)

Resistance

200.0 Ω

0.1 Ω

±(1.0 % + 2 digits)

2.000 KΩ

1 Ω

±(1.5 % + 2 digits)

20.00 KΩ

10 Ω

200.0 KΩ

100 Ω

2.000 MΩ

1 KΩ

±(2.5 % + 3 digits)

20.00 MΩ

10 KΩ

±(3.5 % + 5 digits)

DC current

20.00 mA

0.01 mA

±(1.5 % + 5 digits)

200.0 mA

0.1 mA

AC current (50-400
Hz)

20.00 mA

0.01 mA

±(2.0 % + 5 digits)

200.0 mA

0.1 mA

Parameter

Input limit

mA DC, mA ACV DC

200 mA DC/AC
V AC

600 V DC/AC

Resistance, continuity test, diode test

250 V DC/AC

Diode test

0.9 mA / 1.5 V

Continuity test

< 150 Ω / < 0.5 mA

Overload

"OL" indication on display

Sampling rate

2 / sec.

Input resistance

10 MΩ VDC / VAC

Display

LCD with 2,000 digits

Operating temperature

5 ° C ... 40 ° C (41 ° F ... 104 ° F)

Storage temperature

- 20 ° C ... 60 ° C (- 4 ° F ... 140 ° F)

Operating humidity

<31 ° C to 80% RH; 31 <40 ° C to 50% RH

Storage humidity

<80% RH

Measurement category

CAT III 600 V

Battery

2 x 1.5 V AAA

Automatic shutdown

After about 15 minutes

Dimensions / Weight

220 x 40 x 33 mm / 215g

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3 Operation

3.1 Function wheel

Use the function wheel to select the desired measuring function. You have 5 different settings:

1. Off

2. Voltage measurement (“V”)

3. Resistance measurement, diode test, continuity test (“Ω“)

4. Current measurement (“mA”)

5. Non-contact voltage measurement (“NCV”)

3.2 Mode button

With the mode button, you can switch between different measuring modes within the selected
measuring function. For example, you can switch between AC and DC measurement or
between resistance measurement, diode test and continuity test.

3.3 Range button

Use the range button to change the measuring range and accuracy of the selected function.
Keep in mind that the measuring range might be exceeded when changing switching to a
smaller measuring range. In this case, the display shows an overload indication. Switch to a
higher measuring range or to the auto measuring mode by pressing and holding the range
button for 2 seconds. If the overload indication does not disappear the parameter to be
measured is too high and cannot be measured with the multimeter. This might cause damage to
the device.

3.4 Hold button

By pressing the hold button, you can freeze the current reading on the display. The display
shows a hold indication. To unfreeze the reading, press the hold, range or mode button or use
the function wheel.

3.5 Voltage measurement

To use the voltage measurement function, connect the test lead to the device. Next, turn the tip
of the device clockwise until the measuring tip comes out. Select the voltage measurement
function by using the function wheel. Use the mode button to select AC or DC measurement.
Now you can perform a voltage measurement.

3.6 Resistance measurement

To use the resistance measurement function, connect the test lead to the device. Next, turn the
tip of the device clockwise until the measuring tip comes out. Select the resistance
measurement function by using the function wheel.
Now you can perform a resistance measurement.

3.7 Diode test

In order to use the diode test function, follow the steps in chapter 3.6 and press the mode button
to switch to the diode test function. Now you can check diodes.

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3.8 Continuity test

In order to use the diode test function, follow the steps in chapter 3.6 and press the mode button
twice to switch to the continuity test function. If the resistance is lower than 150 Ω the device
gives out an acoustic signal.

3.9 Current measurement

To use the current measurement function, connect the test lead to the device. Next, turn the tip
of the device clockwise until the measuring tip comes out. Select the current measurement
function by using the function wheel. Use the mode button to select AC or DC measurement.
Now you can perform a current measurement.

3.10 Non-contact voltage test

The non-contact voltage test function can only be used on AC voltages. Use the function wheel
to select the non-contact voltage test. Now you can hold the tip of the device against the wire to
be tested. If the wire is live the red LED at the tip of the device will light up. The non-contact
voltage test can be performed at a distance of 3-4 cm.

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4 Warranty

You can read our warranty terms in our General Business Terms which you can find here:

https://www.pce-instruments.com/english/terms.

5 Disposal

For the disposal of batteries in the EU, the 2006/66/EC directive of the European Parliament
applies. Due to the contained pollutants, batteries must not be disposed of as household waste.
They must be given to collection points designed for that purpose.

In order to comply with the EU directive 2012/19/EU we take our devices back. We either re-use
them or give them to a recycling company which disposes of the devices in line with law.

For countries outside the EU, batteries and devices should be disposed of in accordance with
your local waste regulations.

If you have any questions, please contact PCE Instruments.

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PCE Instruments contact information

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China Tel: [phone]
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