User Manual
iDVM 510 True RMS Multimeter and Data Logger
November 2017 (English)
© 2015-2017 Redfish Instruments, Inc.
All rights reserved.
Specications are subject to change without notice.
All product names are trademarks of
Red
sh Instruments, Inc.
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Table of Content
Warranty 04
Registrating iDVM 510 with Redsh Instruments, Inc. 04
Safety Standard, “Warning” and “Caution” Statements 05
Read before Using Meter 06
Instrument Power ON and Setup 07
Meter Function and Terminal Description 08
Display / Symbols 10
Making Basic Measurements 12
Testing and Measuring 13
Understanding AC Zero Input Behavior of True RMS Multimeter 17
Fuse and Test Probe Replacement 18
General Specications, Product Features 19
Detailed Performance Specications 20
Use in Environmental Conditions 20
Contact Information Redsh Instruments, Inc. 21
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Warranty
The warranty period shall be one year from the date of purchase. This warranty does not
cover fuses, disposable batteries, damage from neglect, misuse, contamination, alteration,
accident or abnormal conditions of operation or handling, including failures caused by use
outside of the product’s speci
cations, or normal wear and tear of mechanical components.
This warranty covers the original purchaser only and is not transferable.
For the lifetime of the iDVM 510, Redsh Instruments, Inc. will replace the non functioning
components for a fee based on then current component acquisition costs. For the
purposes of replacements the life time of the iDVM is not longer than 3 years.
To establish original ownership and prove date of purchase, please register your product
on http://www.redshinstruments.com or on the app. Redsh Instruments, Inc. will, at its
option, repair at no charge, replace or refund the purchase price of a defective product
purchased through a Redsh Instruments, Inc. authorized sales outlet and at the applicable
international price. Redsh Instruments, Inc. reserves the right to charge for importation
costs of repair/replacement parts if the product purchased in one country is sent for repair
elsewhere. If the product is defective, contact your nearest Redsh Instruments authorized
service center to obtain return authorization information, then send the product to that
service center, with a description of the difculty, postage and insurance prepaid (FOB
Destination). Redsh Instruments, Inc. assumes no risk for damage in transit. Redsh
Instruments, Inc. will pay return transportation for product repaired or replaced in-warranty.
Before making any non-warranty repair, Redsh Instruments, Inc. will estimate cost and
obtain authorization, then provide an invoice for repair and return transportation.
THIS WARRANTY IS YOUR ONLY REMEDY. NO OTHER WARRANTIES, SUCH AS
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED. REDFISH
INSTRUMENTS, INC. SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INDIRECT,
INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR LOSSES, INCLUDING LOSS
OF DATA, ARISING FROM ANY CAUSE OR THEORY. AUTHORIZED RESELLERS
ARE NOT AUTHORIZED TO EXTEND ANY DIFFERENT WARRANTY ON REDFISH
INSTRUMENTS, INC.’s BEHALF. Since some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation
of an implied warranty or of incidental or consequential damages, this limitation of liability
may not apply to you. If any provision of this warranty is held invalid or unenforceable by
a court or other decision-maker of competent jurisdiction, such holding will not affect the
validity or enforceability of any other provision.
Registration
After the application connects to your iDVM, the application will ask that the meter be
registered. Registration can be completed entirely within the application and is the
suggested method of registering. If registration is completed via the application, there is
no need to register on the Redsh Instruments website. One or the other is sufcient to
register the device, and thus establish ownership and date of purchase
Redfish Instruments, Inc.
info@redfishinstruments.com
1669 Peachwood Dr.
San Jose, CA 95132
831-423-7400
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Safety Standard - IEC/EN61010-2
The iDVM 510 meets the safety standards of EN/UL/CSA 61010-1, 61010-2-030,
61010-2-033 for electronic testing instruments. This meter meets CAT III
1000V, CAT IV 600V installations and a pollution degree of 2. This safety
standard denes four over voltage categories based on the magnitude of
danger from transient impulses. CAT III meters are designed to protect against
transients in xed-equipment installations at the distribution panel including
“mains” bus, permanently installed loads, feeders, and branch circuits. While
CAT IV meters are designed to protect against transients at “the origin of
installation” utility level and outside environments.
lncluded with the Meter
iDVM 510
Test leads
Battery - not covered by warranty
Thermocouple
Magnetic Hanging Strap
Meter Measurements
AC & DC voltage & current
Resistance
Frequency
Capacitance
Diode
Continuity
“Warning” and “Caution” Statements
A “Warning” identies hazardous conditions and actions that could cause
bodily harm or death.
A “Caution” identies conditions and actions that could damage the Meter,
the equipment under test, or cause permanent loss of data.
Unsafe Voltage
To alert you to the presence of a potentially hazardous voltage, when the
Meter detects a voltage overload the OL symbol is displayed.
Test Lead Alert
To remind you to check that the test leads are in the correct terminals, a
warning is displayed on the application when you move the rotary switch to
or from the mA or A position.
Warning
Attempting to make a measurement with a test lead in an incorrect
terminal might blow a fuse, damage the Meter, and cause serious personal
injury. Damage to the Meter resulting from this behavior is not covered
under warranty. If the equipment is used in a manner not specied by the
manufacturer, the protection provided by the equipment may be impaired.
Warning
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Use the Meter only as specied in this manual or the protection
provided by the Meter might be impaired.
Do not use the Meter or test leads if they appear damaged, or if the
Meter is not operating properly. If in doubt, have the Meter serviced.
Always use the proper terminals, switch position, and range for
measurements.
Verify the Meter’s operation by measuring a known voltage.
Do not apply more than the rated voltage, as marked on the Meter,
between the terminals or between any terminal and earth ground.
Use caution with voltages above 30 V AC rms, 42 V AC peak, or
60 V DC. These voltages pose a shock hazard.
Disconnect circuit power and discharge all high-voltage capacitors
before testing resistance, diode function, or continuity.
Do not use the Meter around explosive gas or vapor.
When using the test leads, keep your ngers behind the nger guards.
Do not open Meter enclosure as this will void the warranty.
Extended wireless connection to mobile device can cause the battery
on the Meter to drain rapidly.
Warning - Read before using the Meter
Important safety information.
High voltage with danger.
Ground.
Double Insulation (Class II safety equipment).
Fuse must be replaced as per the specication herein.
AC (Alternating Current)
DC (Alternating Current)
AC & DC (Both direct and Alternating Current)
Accord with the related EU laws and regulations.
Conforms to UL STD. 61010-1, 61010-2-030 and 61010-2-033;
Certied to CSA STD. C22.2, NO. 61010-1, 61010-2-030 and
61010-2-033.
It is applicable to test and measuring circuits connected to the
distribution part of the building’s low-voltage MAINS installation.
It is applicable to test and measuring circuits connected at the
source of the building’s low-voltage MAINS installation.
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Instrument Power ON & Setup
The iDVM 510 is a high resolution professional grade multimeter
capable of operating autonomously. Much of the remainder of the
manual is dedicated to describing the use of the multimeter in an
autonomous fashion.
The most unique feature of the iDVM 510 is its ability to wirelessly
connect to a mobile device (iOS or Android). When connected to a
mobile device the multimeter can capture and store up to 20,000 data
points over an extended period of time. As soon as the meter is turned
on via the selector switch, the Bluetooth module advertises its existence
for ninety seconds and is available for connection to a mobile device. If
the meter has been on for some time, depress the REC/Bluetooth button
and the meter will again advertise it’s existence for ninety seconds. On
the mobile device use your bluetooth settings to nd and pair with the
iDVM 510. Once paired, connection is permanent until either device is
turned off. The meter can be congured to view data as it is acquired,
store data, share data via email or dropbox, graph data, measure from a
distance and much more. The operation of the “app” is described within
the app itself. The help le for the app can also be downloaded from the
Redsh Instruments, Inc. website and printed.
The meter can log data with or without being connected to the mobile
device. Depress and hold the REC/Bluetooth button and the meter
will begin logging data to internal memory. The meter will use the last
logging parameters established in the preceding logging session.
Logging parameters are set in the app and described in detail in the
app help le. Generally, the user sets two of three parameters: number
of data points to be logged, duration of the logging session, or the
rate at which the data is acquired. Any two parameters dene the third
parameter within the context of the meters logging ability. To exit logging
mode depress and hold the REC/Bluetooth button or position the
selector switch to “off.”
The iDVM 510 has sophisticated battery management algorithms
including automatic power off (APO), power down during logging, and
deep sleep mode to improve battery lifetime. APO can be congured in
the app to be on or off as makes sense for the desired purpose. Deep
sleep modes and power down during logging is controlled internally and
is not available to the user.
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Meter Function and Terminal Description
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Switches between three xed ranges and auto-range
Press and hold switches to auto range
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Constantly displays the value on the LCD until the HOLD button is
depressed again. Holding indicated by ”H” on the LCD
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Toggles between functions shown on the selector switch
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With the selector switch pointing to “Hz” the meter measures
frequency up to 60MHz
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Measure capacitance, diode function, resistance and continuity with
the selector switch set in this position
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Non-Contact Voltage Sensor. With the top of the meter in close
proximity to live voltage, an LED will blink & beeper will sound
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With the selector set to this position, switch between AC & DC
voltage measurements using FUNC button
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Meter is off - zero current drawn from the battery
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Probe input for AC or DC serial high current (<10A) measurement
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Probe input for AC or DC serial low current (<600mA) measurement
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Permits relative measurements by resetting the zero point
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Turns on and off the LED back light
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Single quick press turns on/off BTLE. Single long press turns on/off
data logging/recording
14 Measures temperature. Toggle between F & C using FUNC button
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Measures micro amps. Toggle between AC & DC using FUNC
button
16 Measures milliamps. Toggle between AC & DC using FUNC button
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Measures amps. Toggle between AC & DC using FUNC button
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Probe input for volts, resistance, capacitance, diode function,
frequency and temperature
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Probe input for COM return path
Button Functions
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Display / Symbols
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1 Numeric display and read-out
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AC measurement
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Indicates negative value
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DC measurement
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Automatic Power Off (APO)
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Auto range is active
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Indicates measurement is “holding”
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Non-Contact Voltage measurement
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Indicates measurement reading is relative to a previously
establised zero
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Diode measurement
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Continuity measurement
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Bluetooth (BTLE) is active - either advertising or connected
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Recording measurements to internal Flash/RAM
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Low battery indicator - active when battery voltage is < 8.0V
15 ºCºF Indicates selection of degrees Centigrade or Farenheit
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Indicates magnitude of resistance or frequency measurement
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Indicates magnitude of voltage or current measurement
Button Functions
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Making Basic Measurements
The gures on the following pages show how to make basic
measurements. When connecting the test leads to the circuit or device,
connect the common (COM) test lead before connecting the live lead; when
removing the test leads, remove the live lead before removing the common
test lead.
Measuring AC and DC Voltage
Measuring Voltage - Volts AC Measuring Voltage - Volts DC
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Testing and Measuring
Measuring Resistance Measuring Continuity
Measuring Diode Function Measuring Capacitance
Press
once
Press
twice
Press
3x
Warning
To avoid electric shock, injury, or damage to the Meter,
disconnect circuit power and discharge all high-voltage
capacitors before testing resistance.
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Measuring Non-Contact
Voltage (NCV)
Measuring Frequency
Measuring Temperature C Measuring Temperature F
Testing and Measuring
Live
Voltage
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Start with open circuit
Measuring AC or DC Current
Warning
To avoid personal injury or damage to the Meter:
Never attempt to make an in-circuit current
measurement when the open-circuit potential to earth is >1000 V.
Use the proper terminals, switch position, and range
for your measurement. use symbol
Never place the probes in parallel with a circuit or
component when the leads are plugged into the
current terminals.
Turn power OFF, break circuit, insert Meter in series, turn power on.
Current measurement ≤ 600 µA
Break the circuit
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Start with open circuit
Start with open circuit
Break the circuit
Break the circuit
Measuring AC or DC Current
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Understanding AC Zero Input Behavior
of True RMS Meters
Unlike averaging meters, which can accurately measure only pure sinewaves,
True RMS meters accurately measure distorted waveforms. True RMS
converters require a certain level of input voltage to make a measurement.
This is why AC voltage and current ranges are specied from 5% of range
to 100% of range. Non-zero digits that are displayed on a True RMS meter
when the test leads are open are normal.They do not affect the specied AC
accuracy above 5% of range.
Unspecied input levels on the lowest ranges are:
• AC voltage: below 5% of 600mV
• AC current: below 5% of 600mA
Cleaning
Wipe the case with a damp cloth and mild detergent. Do not use abrasives
or solvents. Dirt or moisture in the terminals can affect readings.
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Fuse and Test Probe Replacement
WARNING Fuses are to be replaced by trained service personnel.
Fuses are not intended to be replaced by untrained end-users.
Return the iDVM to the factory if needed.
WARNING Fuse replacement by untrained personnel may result in
damage to the iDVM or personal injury.
WARNING Never replace fuses while the iDVM is under load.
WARNING To avoid electrical shock or personal injury, before
opening the battery cover to replace battery, you should turn the
meter off and make sure that the test probe is disconnected from the
measurement circuit.
WARNING If the test leads need to be replaced, you must use
a new one which should meet EN 61010-031 standard, rated CAT III
1000V, 10A or better.
To replace fuses, remove the “fuse cover”. This requires that the
battery cover be removed by unscrewing the single visible screw on
the back of the meter. Once the battery cover is removed the fuse
compartment will be revealed. To access the fuse compartment,
remove the single screw and remove the fuse cover.
Set the iDVM on a solid surface.
With an external continuity meter, measure the continuity of each of
the fuses.
Firmly grasp the fuse that has been blown and remove it from its
holder using insulated needle-nose pliers.
Grasp the new fuse with the same pliers and place it in its holder.
Be sure that the fuse is properly seated.
Without an attached load, turn on the iDVM and ensure that the
display turns on.
Reattach the enclosure, insure that the load is within the meters
specication and test the meter.
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General Specifications
Product Features
Max voltage must be less that 1000V DC or AC RMS. Surge protection
up to 8KV peak per IEC/EN61010. Fuses are 600mA for inputs.
<600mA at 1000V and 10A up to 10A at 1000V
Power supply: DC 9V battery (type: NEDA 1604,6F22 or 006P.)
Size is 3.4 inches (W) X 7.0 inches (L) X 2.0 inches (D).
Fuse for 600 mA inputs is <600mA at 1000V fast at 50Ω.
Fuse for 10A input is <10A at 1000V fast at 50Ohms.
Operating temperature is +5 degrees C to +35 degrees C.
Weight is 405 grams (iDVM only - no probes or packing material).
Complies with IEC/EN61010 to 600V Overvoltage Cat III and 1000V
over voltage Cat IV.
Certications are Intertek cETLus, CE and FCC ID: T7VPAN17.
Pairing with Apple’s iOS/Android permits a unique voltmeter user
experience.
User denable data acquisition rate.
Share data effortlessly via email or DropBox or Google Play.
App can be downloaded from Apples App Store or Google Play Store.
Software & Firmware updates pushed through the App Store so that
you are always up to date.
Pinch, Pan, Scroll features familiar to iOS/Android users allow
better data visualization & manipulation.
MIN MAX AVG function is available in the app.
Auto Ranging and Hold functions are available.
Data export via standard formats like CSV, SQLite, and graphics
les like .PNG or .PDF.
On-device graphing functions, such as graph colors and scaling are
fully customizable.
Accuracy is specied for 1 year after calibration, at operating temperatures of
18ºC to 28ºC, with relative humidity at 90%. Accuracy specications take the
form of: plus/minus ([% of Reading] + [Counts]).
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Detailed Performance Specifications
Specication iDVM 510 Accuracy
DC Voltage 600mV/6.0V/60V/1000V
+/- 0.5% +2 counts
DC Current 10A +/- 0.8% + 2 counts
Capacitance 6.0nF/60nF/600nF/60µF/600µF/60mF/600mF +/- 4% + 5 counts
AC Voltage 600mV/6.0V/60/1000V +/-1.0% + 2 counts
AC Current 600µA/6000µA/60mA/600mA +/- 1.2% + 2 counts
Frequency 0-60MHz +/- 0.3% + 2 counts
DC Current 600µA/6000µA/60mA/600mA +/- 0.8% + 2 counts
AC Current 600µA/6000µA/60mA/600mA +/- 0.8% + 2 counts
AC Current 600µA/6000µA/60mA/600mA +/- 3.0% + 2 counts
Continuity < 50 ohms +/- 5 ohms
Intended for Use in the Following
Environmental Conditions
Operating environment in which there is no pollution or only dry nonconductive pollution - Pollution degree 2 (two) per IEC/EN61010
At altitudes up to 2,000 meters
At temperatures between +5 to +35 degrees C
At maximum relative humidity of 80% for temperatures up to 31 degrees
C decreasing linearly to 50% relative humidity at 35 degree C
Up to 1000 Volts DC or AC RMS maximum voltage between any terminal
with transient over voltages of 8KV peak per IEC/EN61010
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Contacting Redsh Instruments, Inc.
call: 1-831-423-7400 in USA.
Visit the Redsh web site at
www.redshinstruments.com
Register your Meter at
http://www.redfishinstruments.com/product-registration
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ember 2017 (English)
© 2015-2017 Redfish Instruments, Inc.
All rights reserved. Printed in USA.
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
All product names are trademarks of Redfish Instruments, Inc.
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