User manual

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Introduction
Dear Customer,
In purchasing this Voltcraft
®
product, you have made a very good decision for
which we should like to thank you.
You have acquired an above-average quality product from a brand family which has
distinguished itself in the field of measuring, charging and network technology by
particular competence and permanent innovation.
With Voltcraft
®
you will be equal to difficult tasks as an ambitious hobbyist just as
much as a professional user. Voltcraft
®
offers you reliable technology at an extraor-
dinarily favourable cost-performance ratio.
We are certain: your start with Voltcraft will at the same time be the commencement
of a long and profitable co-operation.
We wish you much enjoyment with your new Voltcraft
®
product!
Intended Use
-
Measurement of direct and alternating voltages up to a maximum of 600V DC/AC
rms (effective)
- Measurement of direct and alternating voltages in 3 ranges from 0 to 400µA, 0 to
400mA and 0 to 10A (max. period of 30s with pauses of 15min between the
single measurements)
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Measurement of frequencies of up to 10MHz and duty cycle (pulse/pause ratio in %)
- Measurement of resistance values of up to 40MOhm
- Continuity check (< 150 ohms acoustic) and diode test.
- Measurement of capacities of up to 100µF
- Measurement of temperatures from –20°C up to +200 °C (with supplied K-type
thermosensor)
- Revolution counters of 2 - and 4-stroke engines with and without an inductive
ignition using recording tachometer
- Dwell angle measurement for engines provided with 2 to 10 cylinders
The measuring instrument must not be operated when it is open, i.e. with an open
battery compartment or when the battery compartment cover is missing. Any mea-
surement in moist rooms or outdoors or under adverse ambient conditions is not
permitted.
The multimeter may only be used in ranges up to the overvoltage category CATIII to
600V. The voltage difference against earth may be only be 500V AC/DC here