Pyle PCMT20 User guide

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OPERATING INSTRUCTION

AC CLAMP

Safety
International Safety Symbols

METER

~ This symbol, adjacent to another symbol or terminal, indicates the user must refer

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to the manual for further information.

IA.

This symbol, adjacent to a terminal, indicates that, under normal use, hazardous
voltages may be present

I D I Double insulation

SAFETY NOTES

• Do not exceed the maximum allowable input range of any function

• Do not apply voltage to meter when resistance function is selected.
Set the function switch OFF when the meter is not

•

WARNINGS

• Set function switch to the appropriate position before measuring.

• When measuring volts do not switch to current/resistance modes.

• Do not measure current
When changing ranges using the selector switch always disconnect the test leads from

•
the circuit under test.

• Do not exceed the maximum rated input limits.

CAUTIONS

Improper use
this user
Always remove the test leads before replacing the battery.
Inspect the condition of the test leads and the meter itself for any damage before operating
the meter. Repair or
Use great care when making measurements if the
35VDC. These
Remove the battery if the meter
Always discharge capacitors and remove power from the device under test before
performing Diode, Resistance or Continuity tests.

• Voltage checks

uncertainty
to ensure that the

•

If

the equipment is used

provided by the equipment may be impaired.

of

this meter can cause damage, shock, injury or death. Read and understand

manual before operating the meter.

voltages are considered a shock hazard.

on

of

connection to the recessed electrical contacts. Other means should

terminals are not "live".

on

a circuit whose voltage exceeds 240V.

replace any damage before use.

is

to be stored for long periods.

electrical outlets can be difficult and misleading because

in

a manner not specified by the manufacturer, the protection

in

use.

voltages are greater than 25VAC rms or

of

the

be

used

Frequency

or % duty

1. Set the rotary function switch to the "HzI% " position .
Insert the black lead banana plug into the negative COM jack and the red test

2.
lead banana pl

3.

Select Hz or % duty with the HzI% button.

4. Touch the test probe tips to the circuit under test.

5. Read the frequency on the

cycle

measurements

ug

into the positive V jack.

display.

Temperature
WARNING: To avoid electric shock, disconnect both test probes from any source

voltage before making a temperature measurement.

1.

2.

to observe the correct

3.

4. Touch the Temperature Probe head to the part whose temperature you wish to
measure. Keep the probe touching the part under test
seconds) .

5.
decimal point and value .

WARNING:
changing to another measurement function

Data

Hold

To freeze the LCD meter reading, press the data hold button. The data hold button is
located on the left side
icon appears on the LCD. Press the data hold button again to return to normal operation.

Note: The
again to exit

Backlight
The backlight function illuminates the display and is used when the ambient light to too low
to permit viewing
backlight on and press the button a second time to turn the backlight off.

Measurements

of

Set the function switch to TEMP .
Insert the Temperature Probe into the negative (COM) and the V jacks, making sure

Select °c

Read the temperature

To

HOLD feature will activate when the Backlight is turned on. Press the HOLD key

Hold.

polarity.

or

OF with the MODE button.

until the reading stabilizes (about 30

in

the display. The digital reading will indicate the proper

avoid electric shock, be sure the thermocouple has been removed before

of

the meter (top button). While data hold is active , the

of

the displayed readings. Press the

....

: button for one second to turn the

DH

display

ZERO BUTTON

For ACA and Capacitance Zero & Offset adjustment.

Manual
The meter turns on
ranging. Each press
and
autoranging.
check functions

Battery

1.

2.

3.

4.

Ranging

decimal point location. Press and hold the Range button for two seconds to return to

Replacement
Remove the one rear Phillips head screw
Open the battery compartment
Replace the Requires two "AAA" batteries (UM4 R03)
Re-assemble the meter

in

the autoranging mode. Press the Range button to go to manual

of

the range button will step to the next range as indicated by the units

Manual ranging does not function

in

the AC

Current,

Diode and Continuity

Input Limits

Function Maximum

AAC
f!A DC, f!A AC

V

DC, V AC, Frequency, Duty Cycle, 600V DC/AC

Resistance, Diode, Continuity, Capacitance, Test 250V DC/AC

400A
200mA

250V fast acting fuse

Input

Temperature C

Meter Description

1.

Current clamp

2.

Clamp trigger

3.

Rotary Function swith

4.

LCD display

5. ZERO button

6.

Data Hold and Backlight button

7.

Mode select button

8.

Range select button

9.

Hz/%duty button

10. COM input jack
V

11

.

Battery

12.

1.

AC DC AC (alternating current)

2.

3.

B.B.B

4.

AUTO AutoRange mode

5.

ZERO ZERO mode

6.

-+t-

7.
HOLD Data Hold mode

8.

9. °

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CtF)

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°C

Cover

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0)))

,

)1,m

,V,A,K,M, Q , Units

/r jack

and DC (direct currrent)
Minus sign

Diode test mode

Audible Continuity

(0

to 3999)

measurement reading

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measure list

60V DC/24V AC

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Function Range & Resolution Accuracy (%

DC

Current

AC

Current

DC

Voltage

AC

Voltage

Resistance

Capacitance

Frequency

Duty Cycle

Temp
(type-K)
(probe accuracy

not

included)

400.0~

4000~

400.0~

4000~

4.

000

AAC

40.00

AAC

400

.0

AAC

400.0

mVDC

4.000

VDC
VDC

40.00

400.0

VDC

600

VDC

400

.0

mVAC

4.000

VAC

40.00VAC
400

.0

VAC

600VAC

400.0 Q ± (1.0% + 4 digits)

4.000KQ

40.00KQ

400.0KQ

4.000MQ

40.00MQ

40.00nF

400.

0nF

4.

000 ~ F

40.00~

F

100.0 ~ F

5.000Hz

50.00Hz ±

500.0Hz

5.000kHz

50.00kHz

150.0kHz

0.5

to 99.

0%

Pulse

width

: 1

OO~s

-

100ms,

Sensitivity:

@

20%

to

-50.0

to

400.

400

to

1300

-58.0

to

400.0oF

to

2372

400

5-5kHz

80%

duty

0oC

°c 400

of

Frequency:

:10Vrms min .

cycle

-50

.0

to

-20.

-20.0

to

400.

to

10000C

1000

t013000C

-50.0

to

OaF

o

to

400.0oF ±

400

to

10000F

± (1.5% + 3 digits)

± (2.0% + 5 digits)
± (2.5% + 10 digits)

± (2.0 % + 5 digits)

± (0.8% + 3 digits)

± (1.5% + 3 digits)
± (2.0% + 3 digits)

± (0 .8% + 10 digits)

± (2.0% + 5 digits)
± (2.0% + 5 digits)

± (1.5% + 2 digits)
± (2.5% + 3 digits)

± (3.5% + 5 digits)

±

(5.0%

±

(3.0%

±

(3.5%

±

(5.0%

±

(1.5%

(1.2%
Sensitivity:
5kHz-150kHz:40Vrms

@ 20%

±

(1.2%

5Hz

to

±
±

±

150kHz

7°C
(3.0%

(3.0%

5kHz-150kHz:40Vrms

OOC
0oC

± 14°F

(3.0%

of

reading)

reading +
reading + 5 digits)

reading + 5 digits)
reading + 5 digits)

reading + 5 digits)
reading + 2 digits)

reading + 2 digits)

reading + 3°C)

reading + 5°C)

reading + 7°F)

10

digits)

5-5kHz:10Vrms

to

80%

duty

cycle

min.

min.

min .

1000 to1300oF I ±

(3

.0% reading + 10°F)

Clamp size
Diode Test

typical.

Continuity Check
Low Battery
Overrange Indication
Measurements Rate
Input Impedance
Display

AC Current

Voltage bandwidth

AC

Operating Temperature
Storage Temperature
Relative Humidity

Altitude

Over voltage
Battery

Auto OFF

DimensionslWeight
Safety For indoor use and

Indication

Opening 0.9" (23mm) approx

Test current

Threshold <

"

...

"O~'

2 per second, nominal

7.BMQ (VDC and VAC)
4000

50/60Hz (AAC)
50/200Hz (VAC)
14 to 122°F (-10 to 50°C)

-14 to 140°F (-30 to 60 °C)
90%(0°C to 30°C); 75%(30°C to 40°C); 45%(40°C to 50°C)
Operating: 3000m; Storage 10,000m
Category
Two 1.5V "
approx.

200x50x35mm/200g

II, Pollution Degree 2. Category
appliance, portable equipment, etc., with transient
overvoltages

of

0.3mA typical; Open circuit voltage 1.5V DC

1000;
" is displayed
is displayed

counts LCD

III

600V

AAA

" Batteries

30 minutes

less than Overvoltage Cat.

Test current < 1

in

accordance with Overvoltage Category

mA

II

includes local level,

III

Operation

NOTICES: Read and understand all warning and precaution statements listed

safety section
select switch to the

AC Current Measurements

WARNING: Ensure that the test leads are

disconnected from the meter before making current
clamp measurements.

Set the Function switch to the 400 or40A

1.

4A

range. If the range
select the higher range first then move to the
range if necessary.

2.

Press the trigger to open
to be measured .

The clamp meter LCD will display the reading.

DC/AC Voltage Measurements

1. Insert the black test lead into the negative COM terminal and the
lead into the positive V terminal.

red test

2. Set the function switch to the V position.

Select AC or DC with the MODE button.

3.

of

this operation manual prior to using this meter. Set the function

OFF position when the meter is not in use.

NO

or

of

the measured is not known,

lower

jaw

. Fully enclose one conductor

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the

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