Pyle PDMT08 User Manual

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OPERATING INSTRUTIONS

DIGITAL MULTIMETER

PDMT08

www.pyleaudio.com

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

This meter has been designed for safe use, but must be operated
with caution. The rules listed below must be carefully followed for
safe operation.

1. NEVER apply voltage or current to the meter that exceeds the
specified maximum:

Input Limits

Function Maximum Input
VAC 600V DC/AC
V DC or V
AC

600V DC/AC, 200Vrms on 200mV range

mA DC 200mA 250V fast acting fuse
A DC 10A 250V fast acting fuse

(30 seconds max every 15 minutes)

Resistance,
Continuity

250Vrms for 15sec max

2. USE EXTREME CAUTION when working with high voltages.

3. DO NOT measure voltage if the voltage on the "COM" input
jack exceeds 500V above earth ground.

4. NEVER connect the meter leads across a voltage source while

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the function switch is in the current, resistance, or diode mode.
Doing so can damage the meter.

5. ALW AYS discharge filter capacitors in power supplies and
disconnect the power when making resistance or diode tests.

6. ALW AYS turn off the power and disconnect the test leads
before opening the doors to replace the fuse or batteries.

7. NEVER operate the meter unless the back cover and the
battery and fuse doors are in place and fastened securely.

SAFETY SYMBOLS

This symbol adjacent to another symbol,
terminal or operating device indicates that the
operator must refer to an explanation in the
Operating Instructions to avoid personal injury
or damage to the meter.

This WARNING symbol indicates a potentially
hazardous situation, which if not avoided, could
result in death or serious injury.

This CAUTION symbol indicates a potentially
hazardous situation, which if not avoided, may

WARNING

CAUTION

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result damage to the product.

This symbol advises the user that the terminal(s)
so marked must not be connected to a circuit
point at which the voltage with respect to earth
ground exceeds (in this case) 500 VAC or VDC.

This symbol adjacent to one or more terminals
identifies them as being associated with ranges
that may, in normal use, be subjected to
particularly hazardous voltages. For maximum
safety, the meter and its test leads should not
be handled when these terminals are
energized.

This symbol indicates that a device is protected
throughout by double insulation or reinforced
insulation.

MAX

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CONTROLS AND JACKS

1. LCD Display

2. Function switch

3. 10A jack

4. COM jack

5. Positive jack

Note: Tilt stand, fuse and battery
compartment are on rear of unit.

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SYMBOLS AND ANNUNCIATORS

•))) Continuity

Diode test

 micro (amps)

m milli ( volts, amps)

k kilo (ohms)

 ohms

VDC volts direct current

VAC volts alternating current

ADC amps direct current

BAT Battery test

SPECIFICATIONS

Function Range Resolution Accuracy

200mV 0.1mV

2000mV 1mV

DC Voltage

(V DC)

20V 0.01V

(0.5% reading + 2 digits)

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200V 0.1V

600V 1V

(0.8% reading + 2 digits)

200V 0.1V AC Voltage

(V AC)

600V 1V

(1.2% reading + 10 digits

(50/60Hz)

2000A 1A

20mA

10A

(1.0% reading + 2 digits)

200mA

100A (1.2% reading + 2 digits)

DC Current

(A DC)

10A 10mA

(2.0% reading + 2 digits)

200 0.1

2000 1

20k 0.01k

200k 0.1k

(0.8% reading + 2 digits)

Resistance

2000k 1k

(1.0% reading + 2 digits)

9V 10mV Battery Test

1.5V 10mV

(1.0% reading + 2 digits)

NOTE: Accuracy specifications consist of two elements:

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 (% reading) – This is the accuracy of the measurement circuit.

 (+ digits) – This is the accuracy of the analog to digital
converter.

NOTE: Accuracy is stated at 65

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F to 83oF (18oC to 28oC) and less

than 75% RH.

SPECIFICATIONS

Diode Test Test current of 1mA maximum, open

circuit voltage 2.8V DC typical

Continuity Check Audible signal will sound if the

resistance is less than approximately

30

Battery Test current 9V (6mA); 1.5V (100mA)

Input Impedance >1MΩ

ACV Bandwidth 45Hz to 450Hz

DCA voltage drop 200mV

Display 3 ½ digit, 2000 count LCD, 1.1” digits

Overrange indication “1” is displayed

Polarity Automatic (no indication for positive

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polarity); Minus (-) sign for negative
polarity.

Measurement Rate 2 times per second, nominal

Low Battery Indication “BAT” is displayed if battery voltage

drops below operating voltage

Battery one 9 volt (NEDA 1604) battery

Fuses mA, µA ranges; 0.2A/250V fast blow

A range; 10A/250V fast blow

Operating Temperature 32

o

F to 122oF (0oC to 50oC)

Storage Temperature -4

o

F to 140oF (-20oC to 60oC)

Relative Humidity <70% operating, <80% storage

Operating Altitude 7000ft. (2000) meters maximum.

Weight 255g

Size 150mm x 70mm x 48mm

Safety For indoor use and in accordance with Overvoltage

Category II, Pollution Degree 2. Category II includes local level,
appliance, portable equipment, etc., with transient overvoltages less
than Overvoltage Category III.

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BATTERY INSTALLATION

WARNING: To avoid electric shock, disconnect the test leads

from any source of voltage before removing the battery door.

1. Disconnect the test leads from the meter.

2. Open the battery door by loosening the screw using a Phillips
head screwdriver.

3. Insert the battery into battery holder, observing the correct
polarity.

4. Put the battery door back in place. Secure with the screw.

WARNING: To avoid electric shock, do not operate the meter
until the battery door is in place and fastened securely.

NOTE: If your meter does not work properly, check the fuses and
batteries to make sure that they are still good and that they are
properly inserted.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING: Risk of electrocution. Hi gh-volt age circuit s , both AC and
DC, are very dangerous and should be measured with great care.

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1.ALWAYS turn the function switch to the OFF position when the

meter is not in use.

2.If “OL” appears in the display during a measurement, the value

exceeds the range you have selected. Change to a higher range.

NOTE: On some low AC and DC voltage ranges, with the test leads
not connected to a device, the display may show a random,
changing reading. This is normal and is caused by the high-input
sensitivity. The reading will stabilize and give a proper measurement
when connected to a circuit.

DC VOLTAGE MEASUREMENTS

CAUTION: Do not measure DC voltages if a motor on the

circuit is being switched ON or OFF. Large voltage surges may
occur that can damage the meter.

1. Set the function switch to the highest V

DC position.

2. Insert the black test lead banana plug

into the negative (COM) jack.
Insert the red test lead banana plug
into the positive (V) jack.

3. Touch the black test probe tip to the

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negative side of the circuit.
Touch the red test probe tip to the positive side of the circuit.

4. Read the voltage in the display. Reset the function

switch to successively lower V DC positions to

obtain a higher resolution reading. The display will

indicate the proper decimal point and value. If the

polarity is reversed, the display will show (-) minus

before the value.

AC VOLTAGE MEASUREMENTS

WARNING: Risk of Electrocution. The probe tips may not be

long enough to contact the live parts inside some 240V outlets
for appliances because the contacts are recessed deep in the
outlets. As a result, the reading may show 0 volts when the
outlet actually has voltage on it. Make sure the probe tips are
touching the metal contacts inside the outlet before assuming
that no voltage is present.

CAUTION: Do not measure AC voltages if a motor on the
circuit is being switched ON or OFF. Large voltage surges may
occur that can damage the meter.

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1. Set the function switch to the highest V AC position.

2. Insert the black test lead banana
plug into the negative (COM) jack.
Insert red test lead banana plug
into the positive (V) jack.

3. Touch the black test probe tip to
the negative side of the circuit.
Touch the red test probe tip to the
positive side of the circuit.

4. Read the voltage in the display. Reset the function switch to
successively lower V AC positions to obtain a higher
resolution reading. The display will indicate the proper
decimal point and value.

DC CURRENT MEASUREMENTS

CAUTION: Do not make current measurements on the 10A

scale for longer than 30 seconds. Exceeding 30 seconds may
cause damage to the meter and/or the test leads.

1. Insert the black test lead banana plug into the negative (COM)
jack.

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2. For current measurements up to 200mA
DC, set the function switch to the
highest DC mA position and insert
the red test lead banana plug into the
(mA) jack.

3. For current measurements up to 10A
DC, set the function switch to the
10A range and insert the red test
lead banana plug into the (10A) jack.

4. Remove power from the circuit under test, then open up the
circuit at the point where you wish to measure current.

5. Touch the black test probe tip to the negative side of the circuit.
Touch the red test probe tip to the positive side of the circuit.

6. Apply power to the circuit.

7. Read the current in the display. For mA DC measurements, reset

the function switch to successively lower mA DC positions to
obtain a higher resolution reading. The display will indicate the

proper decimal point and value.

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RESISTANCE MEASUREMENTS

WARNING: To avoid electric shock, disconnect power to the unit

under test and discharge all capacitors before taking any
resistance measurements. Remove the batteries and unplug the
line cords.

1. Set the function switch to the highest  position.

2. Insert the black test lead banana
plug into the negative (COM) jack
Insert the red test lead banana
plug into the positive  jack.

3. Touch the test probe tips across
the circuit or part under test. It is
best to disconnect one side of the
part under test so the rest of the
circuit will not interfere with the
resistance reading.

4. Read the resistance in the display and then set the function
switch to the lowest  position that is greater than the actual

or any anticipated resistance. The display will indicate the
proper decimal point and value.

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CONTINUITY CHECK

WARNING: To avoid electric shock, never measure continuity

on circuits or wires that have voltage on them.

1. Set the function switch to the position.

2. Insert the black lead banana plug into the negative (COM) jack
Insert the red test lead banana plug into the positive () jack.

3.

Touch the test probe tips to the circuit or wire you wish to check.

4. If the resistance is less than approximately 30, the

audible signal will sound. If the circuit is open, the

display will indicate “1”.

DIODE TEST

1. Insert the black test lead banana plug into the negative

COM jack and the red test lead banana plug into the
positive diode jack.

2.

Turn the rotary switch to the / •))) position

3. Touch the test probes to the diode under test. Forward

voltage will indicate 400 to 700mV. Reverse voltage will
indicate “I”. Shorted devices will indicate near 0mV. Shorted
devices will indicate near 0mV and an open device will

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indicate “I” in both polarities.

BATTERY TEST

1. Insert the black test lead banana plug into the negative

COM jack and the red test lead banana plug into the
positive V jack.

2. Select the 1.5V or 9V BAT position using the function

select switch.

3. Connect the red test lead to the positive side of the 1.5V

or 9V battery and the black test lead to the negative side
of the 1.5V or 9V battery.

4. Read the voltage in the display.

Good Weak Bad

9V battery: >8.2V 7.2 to 8.2V <7.2V

1.5V battery: >1.35V 1.22 to 1.35V <1.22V

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REPLACING THE BATTERIES

WARNING: To avoid electric shock, disconnect the test leads

from any source of voltage before removing the battery door.

1. When the batteries become exhausted or drop below the
operating voltage, “BAT” will appear in the right-hand side of
the LCD display. The batteries should be replaced.

2. Follow instructions for installing batteries. See the Battery
Installation section of this manual.

3. Dispose of the old batteries properly.

WARNING: To avoid electric shock, do not operate your meter
until the battery door is in place and fastened securely.

REPLACING THE FUSES

WARNING: To avoid electric shock, disconnect the test leads

from any source of voltage before removing the fuse door.

1. Disconnect the test leads from the meter and any item under
test.

2. Open the fuse door by loosening the screw on the door
using a Phillips head screwdriver.

3. Remove the old fuse from its holder by gently pulling it out.

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4. Install the new fuse into the holder.

5. Always use a fuse of the proper size and value (0.5A/250V
fast blow for the 200mA range, 10A/250V fast blow for the
10A range).

6. Put the fuse door back in place. Insert the screw and tighten
it securely.

WARNING: To avoid electric shock, do not operate your meter until
the fuse door is in place and fastened securely.