Wavecom 98 User Manual

True RMS Industrial Multimeter

MODEL WAVECOM 98

Ω

10A

mA

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Wavecom Instruments Pty Ltd

257 Grange Road FINDON SA 5023

P: ([phone] | F: ([phone]

[e-mail] | www.wavecom.com.au

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Introduction

This meter measures AC/DC Voltage, AC/DC Current, Resistance, Capacitance, Frequency
(electrical & electronic), Duty Cycle, Diode Test, and Continuity plus Thermocouple Temperature.
It can store and recall data. It features a waterproof, rugged design for heavy duty use. This
meter can send out data wirelessly and be linked to PC. Proper use and care of this meter will
provide many years of reliable service.

Safety

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 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) 1000 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.

PER IEC1010 OVERVOLTAGE INSTALLATION CATEGORY

OVERVOLTAGE CATEGORY I

Equipment of OVERVOLTAGE CATEGORY I is equipment for connection to circuits in which
measures are taken to limit the transient overvoltages to an appropriate low level.
Note – Examples include protected electronic circuits.

OVERVOLTAGE CATEGORY II

Equipment of OVERVOLTAGE CATEGORY II is energy-consuming equipment to be supplied
from the fixed installation.
Note – Examples include household, office, and laboratory appliances.

OVERVOLTAGE CATEGORY III

Equipment of OVERVOLTAGE CATEGORY III is equipment in fixed installations.
Note – Examples include switches in the fixed installation and some equipment for industrial use
with permanent connection to the fixed installation.

OVERVOLTAGE CATEGORY IV

Equipment of OVERVOLTAGE CATEGORY IV is for use at the origin of the installation.
Note – Examples include electricity meters and primary over-current protection equipment

WARNING

CAUTION

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Controls and Jacks

1. 40,000 count LCD display

2. STORE(<RECALL) button

3. MAX/MIN (_)button

4. MODE button

5. RANGE(SETUP) button

6. Function switch

7. mA, µA and 10A input jacks

8. COM input jack

9. Positive input jack

10. Backlight button

11. EXIT(AC+DC) button

12. HOLD(PEAKHOLD>) button

13. REL(+) button
Note: Tilt stand and battery compartment are on rear of unit.

Symbols and Annunciators

•))) Continuity
Diode test
Battery status

n nano (10-9) (capacitance) 
µ micro (10-6) (amps, cap)
m milli (10-3) (volts, amps)
A Amps
k kilo (103) (ohms)
F Farads (capacitance)
M mega (106) (ohms)
 Ohms PEAK Peak Hold

Hz Hertz (frequency) V Volts
% Percent (duty ratio) REL Relative
AC Alternating current AUTO Auto ranging
DC Direct current HOLD Display hold
ºF Degrees Fahrenheit ºC Degrees Centigrade
MAX Maximum MIN Minimum
N0. Serial number
S second

left auxiliary display
right auxiliary display

SET Setup parameter
AC +DC Alternating current + Direct current
TRMS True RMS
STO Store
RCL Recall
AUTO Auto Range

Timing symbol
Backlight

bargraph

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mA

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Operating Instructions

WARNING: Risk of electrocution. High-voltage circuits, both AC and DC, are very dangerous
and should be measured with great care.

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.

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 VDC 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 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.

AC VOLTAGE (FREQUENCY, DUTY CYCLE) 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.
Also make sure that the test lead banana plugs are firmly inserted into banana jack and Meter
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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.

1. Set the function switch to the VAC/Hz/% 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 neutral side of the circuit.

Touch the red test probe tip to the “hot” side of the circuit.

4. Read the voltage in the main display and the frequency in the right

auxiliary display

5. Press the MODE button to indicate “Hz ”.

6. Read the frequency in the main display.

7. Press the MODE button again to indicate “%”.

8. Read the % of duty cycle in the main display.

9. Press EXIT for 2 seconds into the function of AC+DC. Test DC and

AC TRUE Rms.

mV VOLTAGE MEASUREMENTS

CAUTION: Do not measure mV 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 mV position.

2. Press the MODE button to indicate “DC”. Or ““AC ”, or in AC range press EXIT for two

seconds and chose ”AC+DC”

3. Insert the black test lead banana plug into the negative COM jack.

Insert the red test lead banana plug into the positive V jack.

4. 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.

5. Read the mV voltage in the main display.