Velleman DVM66 Operation Manual

DVM66
Dual Display
Digital Multimeter

OPERATION MANUAL

GEBRUIKERSHANDLEIDING

MANUEL D’UTILISATEUR

IEC-1010

DVM66

Dual Display Digital Multimeter

1 Safety information

This multimeter has been designed according to IEC-1010 concerning electronic
measuring instruments with an over voltage category (CAT II) and pollution 2.
Follow all safety and operating instructions to ensure that the meter is used safely
and is kept in good operating condition.

1.1 Preliminary

•

When using the meter, the user must observe all normal safety rules
concerning :

- Protection against the dangers of electrical current.

- Protection of the meter against misuse.

• Full compliance with safety standards can be guaranteed only if used with test

leads supplied. If necessary, they must be replaced with the same model or
same electric ratings. Measuring leads must be in good condition.

1.2 During use

• Never exceed the protection limit values indicated in specifications for each

range of measurement.

• When the meter is linked to a measurement circuit, do not touch unused

terminals.

• Components should not be connected to the hFE socket when measuring

voltages with test leads.

• Before rotating the range selector to change functions, disconnect test leads

from the circuit under test.

• When carrying out measurements on TV or switching power circuits, always

remember that there may be high amplitude voltage pulses at test points
which can damage the meter.

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•

Never perform resistance measurements on live circuits.

•

Never perform capacitance measurements unless the capacitor to be measured
has been discharged fully.

•

Always be careful when working with voltages above 60V DC or 30 V AC
rms. Keep fingers behind the probe barriers while measuring.

1.3 Symbols

Important safety information, refer to the operating manual.

Dangerous voltage may be present.

Earth ground

Double insulation (Protection class II).

Indicates that the fuse must be replaced with one having the ratings indicated.

1.4 Maintenance

• Before opening the meter, always disconnect test leads from all sources of

electric current.

• For continue protection against fire, replace fuse only with the specified

voltage and current ratings :
F1 : F 500mA/250V F2 : F 10A/250V

• If any faults or abnormalities are observed, the meter can not be used any

more and it has to be checked out.

• Never use the meter unless the back cover is in place and fastened fully.

• To clean the meter, use a damp cloth and mild detergent only, do not use

abrasives or solvents on it.

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2. Description

This meter is an auto ranging professional measuring instrument with 3 ¾ digit
LCD, capable of performing functions :

- DC and AC voltage measurement - DC and AC current measurement

- Resistance measurement - Capacitance measurement

- Frequency measurement - Transistor and Diode test

- Audible continuity test

Some special functions and features are provided. They are very useful for
electrical and electronic measurement.
All the functions are designed to be very convenient to use. You can get used to
working with this meter quickly.

2.1 Panel configuration

 LCD Display
ô Function buttons

o Record o Rel o Range
o A-H o AC-DC/

o Hz/∆ %

í Rotary Switch
÷ V/Ω/F Input Jack
û COM Input Jack

ø mA input Jack
ù 10A Input Jack

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Following table shows the button configuration for all function positions.

Function ACV DCV

Ω

hFE CAP FREQ mA A

Range A/M A/M A/M M F F A/M A F F
Record o o o o o o o
Rel ooo ooo oo
A-H

##

oooo

# #

oo

AC-DC o o

o

Hz o

∆

%

ooo ooo oo

A/M: Auto and manual ranging provided. M: Manual ranging only F: Range fixed.

#

: A-H function is not valid for 200mV range.

# #

: A-H function in Freq. Measuring is different from normal. See paragraph 2.5.

2.2 Record button

• Push this button to enter into

Record mode.

- MIN MAX AVG signs light

- Main display shows the real
time measuring value.

- Secondary display shows the
recording time. At the first
minute display shows seconds
and then only minutes and
hours.

- This meter starts to record the
max. and min. value measured
and calculate the average
automatically.

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•

To read out recorded value, push this button more.

- MAX MIN AVG lights in sequence

- Main display shows the recorded value or the average.

- Secondary display shows the time when the max. value or the min. value was
recorded.

•

Hold this button for more than 3 seconds to return to the normal operating
mode.

2.3 Rel button

•

Push this button to enter into
Rel measuring mode.

- REL sign lights.

- Main display shows the relative
value.
Relative value = Real time value

- Reference value.

- Secondary display shows the
reference value.

• Push this button again to get Rel
% measurement.

- REL % signs light.

- Main display shows the relative
percent value.
Relative percent value = Rel.
Value/reference x 100 %

- Secondary display remains the
reference value.

- Bargraph shows the percentage
tolerance specified.

• If measurement result is within
the tolerance range, built-in
buzzer will sound.

VELLEMAN GB5

•

To change the percentage
tolerance, use ∆ % button. Per

pushing increases 0.5% until
10%. The bar graph consists of
12 bars in this case. One bar of

nd

the 2
the 13

to 11th indicates 1% and

th

indicates 0.5%. For

example, right figure indicates

5.5% tolerance.

•

Hold this button for more than 3
seconds to exit.

2.4 Range Button

•

Range button is used to change ranging mode between Auto and Manual.
When a function with A/M ranging mode is selected, the meter enters auto
ranging at first. To change to manual ranging, push this button once.

• When the meter operates in manual ranging mode, push this button to change
range to the higher one and hold this button for more than 3 seconds to return
to auto ranging mode.

2.5 A-H Button

• Auto data hold is a very useful function for real time measurement. Just push
A-H button to hold the last measuring result. When a new measurement is
made, the meter will hold the new value automatically. This function remains
valid until pushing the A-H button to release the meter.

• New value mentioned above means a value much different from the old. In
most of measurements with this meter, 10 digit difference is enough. But in
resistance measuring, maybe less than 20 digits will not result in a new
holding.

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•

In frequency measurement, the A-H feature is somehow different. Pushing
this button only freezes the operation of meter, but does not auto-hold
reading. It means that LCD display will keep the value not variant, even
though the frequency of input changes greatly. In this case, the sign A-H is
flashing to show the functional difference.

•

In high resistance and large capacitance measuring, as the meter has to take
time to get stable reading, so some transient changes of inputs do not affect
the held value.

2.6 AC-DC/ Button

•

This button is used to change current measurement between AC and DC
mode.

•

The second function of this button is to set up a continuity testing mode in
resistance measurement position. A special feature provided by this meter is
that the continuity testing can be executed at any resistance ranges. To make
continuity testing at the desired range, just use the range button after pushing

button.

2.7 Hz/ ∆ % BUTTON

• When measuring frequency, push this button will change the contents of LCD

display. The main display will show the AC voltage value of input signals.
At the same time, the frequency of inputs will appear on the secondary
display.

• In relative value measurement mode, this button is used to specify the
percentage tolerance as described in paragraph 2.3.

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2.8 Input Jacks

This meter has four input jacks that are protected against overload to the limits
shown in the table. During use, connect the black test lead to the COM jack and
the red test lead as below :

Function Red Lead Connection Input Limits
DCV/ACV

Ω

/ V/Ω/F

/

CAP.
FREQ.

V/Ω/F

V/Ω/F
V/Ω/F

1000V DC or 750V rms AC
250V DC or rms AC
250V DC or rms AC
250V DC or rms AC

mA mA 400mA DC or rms AC
A A 10A DC or rms AC

mA and A ranges are protected by fuses

3. Operating Instruction

3.1 Measuring voltage

1. Connect the black test lead to the COM jack and the red test lead to the V/Ω/F
jack.

2. Set the function switch at V
across the source or load under measurement.

3. Read LCD display. The polarity of red connection will be indicated when
making a DC measurement.

or V range to be used and connect test leads

3.2 Measuring current

1. Connect the black test lead to the COM jack and the red test lead to the mA jack for
a maximum of 400m A. For a m aximum of 10A, move the red lead to the A j ack.

2. Set the function switch at mA or A range to be used and push AC-DC button
to select DCA or ACA measuring mode.

3. Connect test leads in series with the load in which the current is to be
measured.

4. Read LCD display. The polarity of red lead connection will be indicated
when making a DC measurement.

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3.3 Measuring Resistance

1. Connect the black test lead to the COM jack and the red teas lead to the
V/Ω/F jack. (NOTE : The polarity of the red lead connection is positive “+”)

2. Set the function switch at Ω range to be used and connect test leads across the
resistance under measurement.

NOTE :

1. For resistance above 4MΩ, the meter may take a few seconds to stabilize
reading. This is normal for high resistance measuring.

2. When the input is not connected, i.e. at open circuit, the figure “OL” will be
displayed for the over range condition.

3. When checking in-circuit resistance, be sure the circuit under test has all
power removed and all capacitors are fully discharged.

3.4 Measuring Capacitance

1. Connect the black test lead to the COM jack and the red test lead to the V/Ω/F
jack. (NOTE: The polarity of the red lead connection is positive "+").

2. Set the function switch at

position.

3. Connect test leads across the capacitor under measurement and be sure that
the polarity of connection is observed.

4. When rest leads are not connected to a capacitor, the LCD may not show zero
but a few digits, this is normal for the stray capacitance of test leads and input
circuit of the meter always exists. These digits can be deleted by using Rel.
Operating mode before applying test leads.

3.5 Measuring Frequency

1. Connect the black test lead to the COM jack and the red test lead to the V/Ω/F
jack.

2. Set the function switch at the FREQ. Position and connect test leads across
the source or load under measurement.

NOTE :

The input voltage should be between 1V and 10V rms ac. If the voltage is
more than 10V rms, reading may be out of the accuracy range.

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3.6 Continuity Test

1. Connect the black test lead to the COM jack and the red test lead to the V/Ω/F

jack. (NOTE: The polarity of red lead connection is positive “+”)

2. Set the function switch at Ω position and push the AC-DC/

button to set

up continuity testing mode.

3. If continuity exists (i.e., resistance less than 5% of full scale), built-in buzzer
will sound.

3.7 Diode Test

1. Connect the black test lead to the COM jack and the red test lead to the V/Ω/F
jack. (NOTE: The polarity of red lead connection is positive “+”)

2. Set the function switch at

position.

3. Connect red test lead to the anode of the diode to be tested and black test lead
to the cathode. The meter will show the approximate forward voltage of the
diode.

3.8 Transistor Test

1. Set the function switch at hFE position.

2. Identify whether the transistor is NPN or PNP type and locate emitter, base
and collector lead. Insert leads of the transistor to be tested into proper holes
of the testing socket on the front panel.

3. LCD display will show the approximate hFE value at the test condition of
base current 10µA and Vce 3.0V.

3.9 Auto Power Off

To extend the battery life, Auto Power Off function is provided. If no key
operations or range changing happen for 20 to 40 minutes (According to the
function selected), the meter will be turned off automatically. To turn it on,
rotate the rotary switch or push any function buttons only.

VELLEMAN GB10

4. Specifications

Accuracy is specified for a period of one year after calibration and at 18°C to
28°C (64°F to 82°F) with relative humidity to 80%.

4.1. General

Max. Voltage between terminals and Earth Ground

1000V DC or 750V rms AC (sine)

Fuse protection mA: F 500mA/250V

A: F 10A/2Q50V
Power supply 9V battery
Display LCD, 4000 counts max.,

updates 2-3/sec
Measurement Method Dual slope integration A/D converter
Ranging Method Auto/Manual
Over range Indication "OL" displayed
Polarity indication "-" displayed automatically

Low battery indication "

" displayed
Operating temperature 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
Storage temperature -10°C to 50°C (10°F to 122°F)
Dimension 91 x 189 x 31.5 mm
Weight 310g (including battery)

4.2 DC Voltage

Range Resolution Accuracy
400Mv 0.1mV + 0.5% of rdg + 2 digits
4V 1mV + 0.5% of rdg + 2 digits
40V 10mV + 0.5% of rdg + 2 digits
400V 0.1V + 0.5% of rdg + 2 digits
1000V 1V + 0.5% of rdg + 2 digits

Input impedance : 10MΩ, more than 100MΩ at 400mV range.

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4.3 AC VOLTAGE

Range Resolution Accuracy
400Mv 0.1mV
4V 1mV + 0.8% of rdg + 3 digits
40V 10mV + 0.8% of rdg + 3 digits
400V 0.1V + 0.8% of rdg + 3 digits
750V 1V + 0.8% of rdg + 3 digits

Input impedance : 10M

Ω

Frequency range : 40 to 400 Hz, 40 to 200 Hz for 4V range.
Response : Average, calibrated in rms of sine wave.

4.4 DC CURRENT

Range Resolution Accuracy Burden Voltage
4mA 1µA + 1.0% or rdg + 3 digits 0.11mV/µA

40mA 10µA + 1.0% or rdg + 3 digits 12mV/mA
400mA 0.1mA + 1.0% or rdg + 3 digits 2.0mV/mA
10A 10mA + 2.0% or rdg + 5 digits 0.05V/A

Overload protection : F 500 mA fuse for mA ranges, F 10A fuse for A range.

4.5 AC CURRENT

Range Resolution Accuracy Burden Voltage
4mA 1µA + 1.5% or rdg + 3 digits 0.11mV/µA
40mA 10µA + 1.5% or rdg + 3 digits 12mV/mA
400mA 0.1mA + 1.5% or rdg + 3 digits 2.0mV/mA
10A 10mA + 3.0% or rdg + 5 digits 0.05V/A

Overload Protection : F 500mA fuse for mA ranges, F 10A fuse for A range.
Frequency range : 40 to 400 Hz.
Response : Average, calibrated in rms of sine wave.

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4.6 RESISTANCE

Range Resolution Accuracy
400

Ω

4k
40k
400k

Ω

4M
40M

Ω

Ω

Ω

Ω

0.1
1

10

100

1k

10k

Ω

Ω

Ω

Ω

Ω

Ω

+ 0.6% of rdg +

+ 0.6% of rdg +

+ 0.6% of rdg +
+ 0.6% of rdg +
+ 0.6% of rdg +

+ 1.0% of rdg +

3 digits

1 digit

1digit
1 digit
1 digit

2 digits

Maximum Open Circuit Voltage,
400Ω range : 2.6V
Other ranges : 1.3V

4.7 FREQUENCY

Range Resolution Accuracy
4000Hz 1Hz + 1.0% of rdg + 2 digits
40kHz 10Hz + 1.0% of rdg + 2 digits
400kHz 100Hz + 1.0% of rdg + 2 digits
800kHz 1kHz + 1.0% of rdg + 2 digits

Sensitivity : 1 V rms for all ranges.

4.8 CAPACITANCE

Range Resolution Accuracy
40nF 0.01nF + 2.0% of rdg + 5 digits
400nF 0.1nF + 2.0% of rdg + 5 digits

4µF 1nF + 2.0% of rdg + 5 digits
40µF 10nF + 2.0% of rdg + 5 digits

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5. ACCESSORIES

5.1 Supplied with the multimeter

Test leads
Battery
Operating Manual
Holster

5.2 How to use the holster

The holster is used to protect the meter and to make the measurement more
comfortable. It comes with two stands installed together. The following figure
shows how to use the holster to :

a. Support the meter with a standard angle
b. Support the meter with a small angle using the little stand
c. Hang the meter on the wall using the little stand. Take the little stand off from

the back side of the large stand and insert it into holes located upper on the
holster.

d. Hold test leads.

Fig. a Fig. b

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Fig. c

Fig. d

6. Battery and Fuse replacement

If the sign " " appears on the LCD display, it indicates that the battery should be
replaced. Remove screws on the back cover and open the case. Replace the
exhausted battery with a new one.

Fuse rarely need replacement and blow almost always as a result of the operator’s
error. Open the case as mentioned above and take the PCB assembly out from the
case. Replace the blown fuse with ratings specified.

WARNING

Before attempting to open the case, be sure that test leads have been disconnected
from measurement circuit to avoid electric shock hazard.
For protection against fire, replace fuses only with specified ratings :
F1 : F 500mA/250V F2 : F 10A/250V

VELLEMAN GB15