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IM TY530 1st Edition Nov. 2008(KYOU) Japanese/ English この取扱説明書は,いつでも使用できるよう 大切に保管してください。 Store this manual in a safe place for future reference. TY520, TY530 Digital Multimeter ディジタルマルチメータ User's Manual 保証書付

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IM TY5301st EditionNov. 2008(KYOU)

Japanese/English

この取扱説明書は,いつでも使用できるよう大切に保管してください。

Store this manual in a safe place for future reference.

TY520, TY530Digital Multimeterディジタルマルチメータ

User'sManual

保証書付

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Thank you for purchasing our Model TY520, TY530 Digital Multimeter.This user’s manual describes the specifications and handling precaution for this Digital Multimeter.Before using this Digital Multimeter, thoroughly read this manual to get a clear understanding on proper use.

Always observe the following instructions.Failure to do so may result in electric shock or other dangers that may lead to serious injury or the loss of life.Yokogawa is in no way liable for any damage resulting from the user’s mishandling of the product.For safe use of this product, the following safety symbols are used on the product:

n About This Manual• Everyefforthasbeenmadetoensureaccuracyinthepreparationofthismanual. However, should any errors or omissions come to the attention of the user, please contact

Yokogawa.

• The contents of thismanual are subject to changewithout prior noticebecauseofimprovement in performance or function.

• All rights reserved.Nopart of thismanualmaybe reproduced in any fromwithoutYokogawa's written permission.

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Regarding Safe Use of This ProductFor safe use of this product, the following safety symbols are used on the product and manual:

W ARNIN G This indicates that the operator must refer to an explanation in the instruction manual in order to avoid the risk of serious injury or the loss of life.

CAUTION This indicates that the operator must refer to an explanation in the instruction manual in order to avoid the risk of injury or damage to the product.

Note This indicates information that is essential for handling the instrument or should be noted in order to familiarize yourself with the instrument’s operating procedures and/or functions.

Danger! Handle with Care This symbol indicates that the operator must refer to an explanation in the instruction manual in order to avoid risk of injury or death of personnel or damage to the instrument.

Double Insulation This symbol indicates double insulation or reinforced insulation.

Direct Current This symbol indicates DC voltage/current.

Alternating Current This symbol indicates AC voltage/current.

DC/AC This symbol indicates AC and DC.

Fuse This symbol indicates a fuse.

Ground This symbol indicates ground (earth).

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W ARNIN G

n Always observe the following instructions. Failure to do so may result in electrical shock or other dangers that may lead to serious injury or the loss of life.

Testing leads• UsetheprobessuppliedbyYokogawawiththisinstrument.• Donotusetestingleadsthathavedeterioratedoraredefective. Check testing leads continuity.• Disconnecttestingleadsfromthecircuitundertestbeforeopeningthecasingtoreplacethe

batteries or for any other reason.• Disconnect testing leads from the circuit under test before attaching/detaching the testing

leads to/from the instrument.• Disconnect testing leads from the instrumentbeforeopening the casing to replace the

batteries or for any other reason.• Acapisprovidedonthetipofatestinglead. Useatestingleadwiththecaponforsafety(safetystandards:EN61010-031).

Casing• Donot use the instrument if there is anydamage to the casingorwhen the casing is

removed.

Fuses• Usefusesofthespecifiedratingwhenthefuseisreplaced.

Operating Environment• Donotoperate the instrument in anatmospherewhere anyflammableor explosivegas is

present.• Avoidusing the instrument if ithasbeenexposed to rainormoistureor ifyourhandsare

wet.

Disassembly• Noperson,exceptpersonnelfromYokogawa,isauthorizedtodisassemblethisinstrument.

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Contents1. Overview ........................................................................................................... 412. Measurement Category ..................................................................................... 423. Specifications .................................................................................................... 43

3.1 GeneralSpecifications ............................................................................ 433.2 Accuracy ................................................................................................. 45

4. Operation .......................................................................................................... 484.1 PrecautionsBeforeMeasurement ........................................................... 484.2 Components ............................................................................................ 494.3 Measuring Instructions............................................................................ 534.3.1 ACVoltageMeasurement ................................................................ 534.3.2 DCVoltageMeasurement ................................................................ 534.3.3 MeasurementswithSENSOR .......................................................... 544.3.4 ResistanceMeasurement .................................................................. 544.3.5 Continuity Check ............................................................................. 554.3.6 Diode Test ........................................................................................ 554.3.7 Temperature Measurement............................................................... 564.3.8 Current Measurement ...................................................................... 574.3.9 Capacitor Measurement ................................................................... 574.3.10 Frequency Measurement ................................................................. 584.3.11 FunctiontochangeRMSdetectionto/fromMEANdetection

mode (TY530 only) ...............................................................................584.3.12Functiontoturnthefilteron/off ...................................................... 594.3.13AUTOHOLDFunction ................................................................... 604.3.14Relativeandpercentagecalculation ................................................ 604.3.15 MIN/MAX/AVGFunction(TY530 only) ....................................... 61

4.4 Memory Function (TY530 only) ............................................................ 624.5 AUTOPOWEROFFFunction ............................................................... 644.6 Set-upFunction ....................................................................................... 654.7 AdditionalfunctionssimplysetwhenPOWERON ............................... 684.8 LCDCheck ............................................................................................. 68

5. UserCalibrationFunction ................................................................................. 696. BatteryandFuseReplacement ......................................................................... 71

6.1 BatteryReplacement ............................................................................... 716.2 FuseReplacement ................................................................................... 72

7. Calibration and Maintenance ............................................................................ 738 DisposingtheProduct ....................................................................................... 73

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1. Overview

l Display 4-digit (LCD) Maximum Reading: 6000 Bar graph indicator

l Supports a variety of measurement function Measurement function DC Voltage, AC Voltage, DC Current, AC Current, Resistance, Frequency, Temperature, Capacitor, Continuity Check, Diode Test Other functions DataHold(D•H),AutoHold(A•H),RangeHold(R•H), Maximum value* (MAX), Minimum value* (MIN), Average value* (AVG), Zero Adjustment (Capacitor, Resistance), Relative values, Save to Memory*, LCD backlight. *: For model TY530 only

l Switching detection modes Effective value (root mean square value) detection (RMS) and mean value detection (MEAN)

can be switched during AC voltage measurement (TY530 only).

l Low-passfilter Thelow-passfiltercanbeswitchedon/offduringACvoltageorACcurrentmeasurement.

l Communication: optional communication package is required (TY530 only).• Measurement data canbe transferred to aPCusing anoptionalUSBcommunication

package. The data can be read by certain applications to make trend graphs or can be converted intoExcelfiles.

• ThedatacanalsobeoutputfromanoptionalprinterviaanoptionalRS232cable.

l Safety design Complied standards: CE standards Usesacurrent-inputterminalshutterforpreventingwronginput. Useshigh-performanceUL-standardfuses.

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2. Measurement Category

W ARNIN G

n Measurement Category (CAT.) TherestrictionsonthemaximumvoltagelevelforwhichtheTY520,TY530canbeused,dependonthemeasurementcategoriesspecifiedbythesafetystandards.

Do not apply any input level higher than maximum allowable input. AC/DC1000V CAT.III AC/DC600V CAT.IV

Measurement category Description Remarks

Ⅰ CAT. I For measurements performed on circuits not directly connected to MAINS.

Ⅱ CAT. II For measurements performed on circuits directly connected to the low voltage installation.

Appliances, portable equipment, ect.

Ⅲ CAT.III For measurements performed in the building installation.

Distribution board, circuit breaker, ect.

Ⅳ CAT. Ⅳ For measurements performed all the source of the low-voltage installation.

Overhead wire, cable systems, ect.

Internal Wiring

Outlet

EntranceCable

Fixed Equipment, etc.

DistributionBoard CAT. II

Equipment

CAT.ICAT.IV

CAT. III

Note RadiationimmunityaffectstheaccuracyoftheTY520,TY530undertheconditionsspecifiedinEN61326-1.

Useofthisinstrumentislimitedtodomestic,commercial,andlightindustryapplications. If equipment generating strong electromagnetic interference is located nearly, the instrument may malfunction.

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3. Specifications

3.1 GeneralSpecificationsMeasurement function: DC Voltage, AC Voltage, DC Current, AC Current, Resistance,

Frequency, Temperature, Capacitor, Continuity Check, Diode TestOtherfunctions: DataHold (D•H),AutoHold (A•H),RangeHold (R•H),Maximum

value* (MAX), Minimum value* (MIN), Average value* (AVG), Zero Adjustment (Capacitor, Resistance), Relative values, Save to Memory*, LCD backlight.

*: For model TY530 onlyMeasuring method: ΣmodulationDisplay: 4-digit(LCD)/7-segment Maximum Reading: 6000 PolarityIndicator:“–”Appearsautomaticallywhenthepolarityis

negative OverrangeIndicator:“OL” Low-batteryIndicator:“ ”Appearswhenthebatteriesbecome

lowMeasurement cycle: 5 times per second (except frequency measurement : one time per second, Resistance

measurement (6MΩ/60MΩ) : 2.5 times per second, capacitormeasurement(1000μF):max.0.14timepersecond)

Bargraphdisplayapprox25timespersecond(atAC,Ω)Operating temperature and humidity ranges: -10to55ºC,80%RHorless(nocondensation) 70%RHorlessat40to55ºC.Storage temperature and humidity ranges: -30to70ºC,70%RHorless(nocondensation)Temperaturecoefficient:

(Accuracyat23±5ºC×0.1)/ºCshouldbeadded. (Temperatureranges:-10to18ºCand28to55ºC)Powersupply: AA-size(R6/LR6)1.5Vbatteries:4Battery life: Approximately 300 hours (Operating hours of alkaline batteries when in DC voltage-mode.) Note: The battery life varies depending on the operating conditions.Insulationresistance:1000VDC,100MΩormore

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Withstandvoltage: 6.88kVrmsACforfiveseconds (across input terminals and casing)Externaldimensions:Approximately90(W)×192(H)×49(D)mmWeight: Approximately570g(includingbatteries)Complied standards: Safety standards EN61010-1,EN61010-031 CAT.III(Max.inputvoltage:AC/DC1000V) CAT.IV(Max.inputvoltage:AC/DC600V) Pollutiondegree2,indooruse, 2000mmax.abovesealevel EMC standards EN61326-1ClassB EN55011ClassBGroup1Effect of radiation immunity: Intheradio-frequencyelectromagneticfieldof3V/m,accuracyis

withinfivetimestheratedaccuracy.Standard accessories: Batteries : 4 Testingleads:1set(Model98015) Fuse(included):440mA/1000V(99015),10A/1000V(99016) User'smanual:1 Blankcover:1

Optionalaccessories:Carryingcase 93029 (for the main unit with testing leads and communication cable)

Testingleads(1set) 98015 Testingleadswithalligatorclip(1set) 99014 Fuse 440mA/1000V 99015 10A/1000V 99016 Temperatureprobes 90050,90051,90055,90056

Followings are for TY530 only. CommunicationPackageforDMM 92015(Software,USBadapterand

cable) PrinterAdapterandCable 97016 Printer 97010 AC adapter (for printer, Europe) 94006 Thermalpaperforprinter(10rolls) 97080

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3.2 AccuracyTest conditions:Temperatureandhumidity:23±5ºCat80%RHorlessAccuracy:±(%ofreading+digits)

Note: Each response time is a value to rated accuracy within selected range.DC Voltage Measurement V

Range Resolution Accuracy Input Voltage MaximumInput Resistance

600mV 0.1mV

0.09+2

10MΩ 1000VDC

1000Vrms AC

6V 0.001V 11MΩ60V 0.01V

10MΩ600V 0.1V1000V 1V 0.15+2

NMRR: 60dBormore50/60Hz±0.1%CMRR: 120dBormore50/60Hz(Rs=1kΩ)Responsetime:1secmax.

AC Voltage Measurement VAC Coupling: RMS value detection, sine wave MEAN value detection and RMS value calibration (TY530 only)

Range ResolutionAccuracy Input

ImpedanceMaximum

InputVoltage50/60Hz 40Hzto500Hz 500Hzto1kHz

600mV 0.1mV

0.5+5 1+5 1.5+5

10MΩ,<200pF 1000Vrms AC

1000VDC

6V 0.001V 11MΩ,<50pF60V 0.01V

10MΩ,<50pF600V 0.1V1000V 1V -

Accuracy:At5to100%ofrangeand1000Vrangeis200to1000V. lessthan1500VpeakFornon-sinusoidalwaveforms,add±(2%+2%ofF.S.),forCrestfactor<3.CMRR:60dBormoreDCto60Hz(Rs=1kΩ)4countsorlessiscorrectedto0,Responsetime:2secmax.

DC Current Measurement A

Range Resolution Accuracy Voltage Drop MaximumInput Current

600μA 0.1μA0.2+2 <0.12mV/μA 440mAProtectedby

a440mA/1000Vfuse.6000μA 1μA

60mA 0.01mA <3.3mV/mA600mA 0.1mA0.5+56A 0.001A <0.1V/A 10AProtectedby

a10A/1000Vfuse.10A 0.01AMaximum measurement current : 440mA at 600mA rangeResponsetime:1secmax.

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AC Current Measurement [RMS] ARMS value detection, sine wave

Range Resolution Accuracy VoltageDrop

MaximumInput Current50/60Hz 40Hzto1kHz

600μA 0.1μA

0.75+5 1.5+5

<0.12mV/μA 440mAProtectedbya440mA/1000Vfuse.

6000μA 1μA60mA 0.01mA <3.3mV/mA600mA 0.1mA

6A 0.001A <0.1V/A 10AProtectedbya10A/1000Vfuse.10A 0.01A

Accuracy:At5to100%ofrangeand10Arangeis2to10A.Maximum measurement current : 440mA at 600mA rangeFornon-sinusoidalwaveforms,add±(2%+2%ofF.S.),forCrestfactor<3.4 counts or less is corrected to 0, Response time: 3 sec max.

ResistanceMeasurementΩ

Range Resolution AccuracyMaximumMeasuring

Current

Open-loopVoltage

Input Protective

Voltage600Ω 0.1Ω

0.4+1

<1.2mA <3.5V

1000Vrms

6kΩ 0.001kΩ <110μA

<1.3V

60kΩ 0.01kΩ <13μA600kΩ 0.1kΩ <1.3μA6MΩ 0.001MΩ 0.5+1

<130nA60MΩ 0.01MΩ 1+2(0~40MΩ)2+2(40~60MΩ)

Accuracyisspecifiedafterzeroadjustmentat600Ωto6kΩ(Resistance)Responsetime:2secmax.at600Ωto600kΩ,10secmax.at6Mto60MΩ

Continuity Check

Range Resolution Range of Operation Measuring Current

Open-loop Voltage

InputProtectiveVoltage

600Ω 0.1ΩThebuzzerturnsonfor resistances lower

than50±30Ω.

Approx. <1.2mA <3.5V 1000Vrms

Diode Test

Range Resolution Accuracy Measuring Current (Vf=0.6V)

Open-loop Voltage

InputProtectiveVoltage

2V 0.001V 1+2 Approx. 0.5mA <3.5V 1000Vrms

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Temperature Measurement TEMP

Range Resolution Accuracy InputProtectiveVoltage

-50~600°C 0.1°C 2+2°C 1000Vrms

UseoptionalTemperatureProbe:ThermocoupleTypeK

Capacitor Measurement

Range Resolution Accuracy InputProtectiveVoltage

10nF 0.01nF 2+10

1000Vrms

100nF 0.1nF2+51μF 0.001μF

10μF 0.01μF100μF 0.1μF

3+51000μF 1μF

Accuracyisspecifiedafterzeroadjustmentat10nto1μF(Capacitance).

Frequency Measurement HzAC Coupling, Maximum Reading 9999

Range Resolution Accuracy Input Voltage

10.00to99.99Hz 0.01Hz

0.02+10.2to600Vrms

90.0to999.9Hz 0.1Hz0.900to9.999kHz 0.001kHz 0.4 to 600Vrms9.00to99.99kHz 0.01kHz 0.8to100Vrms

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4. Operation

4.1 Precautions Before Measurement

nExamining Items Contained in the Package After opening the package, be sure to examine the product as instructed below before use. Should thedeliveredproductbe thewrongmodel, lack any item,or showanyflaw in itsappearance, contact the vendor from which you purchased the product.

nPrecautions of Operation and Storage

CAUTION

• Insertthebatteriesintheinstrumentbyreferringto“6.1BatteryReplacement.”• ABlankcoverisprovidedontheupperpartofbackcasing. Don’t remove theBlank cover exceptwhen theUSBadapter orPrinter adapter is

connected (TY530 only).• Donotusetheinstrumentnearnoise-emittingequipmentor where there may be a sudden change of temperature. Otherwise, the instrument may

give an unstable reading or errors.Removal of Dirt Donotwipe the instrument using any solvent (chemicals) such as benzineor paint

thinner, as this may damage or discolor the front panel. Useadryclothtocleantheinstrument.Storage Conditions• Donot leave the instrumentexposed todirectsunlightor inahotandhumid location

such as the inside of a vehicle, for any prolonged length of time.• Iftheinstrumentwillnotbeusedforaprolongedperiod,removethebatteries.

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4.2 Components

n Panel Description nTesting leads

Display (LCD)

Function switch

Input terminal block

SHIFT key RANGE keyHOLD (SAVE) keyLIGHT (READ) key

RESELECT (PRINT) key

L /% keyMIN/MAX(LOG) key(TY530 only)MEMORY key(TY530 only)

BlackRed

Caps of Testing leads

Actions indicated in parenthesis are available at Memory Function(TY530 only).

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1) Function switch Turns off the power or select the measurement mode (function).

OFF Turns off the power Ω Resistance measurement V AC voltage (V) measurement Capacitor measurement

V DC voltage (V) measurement TEMP Temperature measurement / mV DC/ACvoltage(mV)measurement

(SENSOR mode) μAmAA

DC/ACcurrentmeasurement Continuity Check

Diode Test

2) SELECT key Pressing this key in eachmeasurementmodes (function) described above selects other

measurement modes (function).

V Frequency measurement

/ mV AC voltage (mV) measurement(AC SENSOR measurement in the SENSOR mode)

Diode Test

μA/mA/A AC current measurement

3) RANGE key Allows the operator to select the measuring range.

Fixedranges :Thedisplayshowsthe“R•H”symbol. The range increases every time this key is pressed.AUTOrange :Thedisplayshowsthe“AUTO”symbol. To return to the auto-ranging mode, hold down RANGE key for more than one second.

4) HOLD key SelectsbetweentheDATAHOLDandAUTOHOLDfunctions. To cancel functions, press this key once again.

DATA HOLD: Holds the display readings. Thedisplayshowsthe“D•H”symbol.AUTOHOLD: Holdsthemeasuredvaluewhenthetestingleadsarehandled. Thedisplayshowsthe“A•H”symbol.

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5) LIGHT key PressthiskeyoncetoturnontheLCDbacklightforapproximatelyoneminute. The LCD backlight is lit for approximately one minute. (To postpone turned on time, press this key once again.) To cancel the function, hold down this key for more than one second.

6)REL∆/%key The instrument can calculate relative values or differences, and percentage values from the

reference measurement values.1: RelativeCalculation Thedisplayshowsthe“ ”symbol. The sub-display shows the reference value.

2: PercentageCalculation Thedisplayshowsthe“ ”,“%”symbol. The sub-display shows the reference value.

7) MIN/MAXkey(TY530only) Displays the minimum value (MIN), maximum value (MAX) and average value (AVG)

during measurement.

PressingthiskeystartsrecordingandatthesametimethedisplayshowsMIN/MAX/AVGtoreleaseAUTOPOWEROFF.

8) MEMORYkey(TY530only) Data can be stored in internal memory using this key. Usedwhenoutputtingtoprinterwiththeoptionaladapterandcable.

9) SHIFT key Whilethiskeyispressed,“Shift”appearsonthedisplay. Then pressing the following keys enables the following settings.

SHIFT+

LIGHT key Set-up function

RANGE key Change to [RMS] mode (TY530 only)

REL key Change to [MEAN] mode (TY530 only)

HOLD key Turnfilteron/off

SELECT key Switch to the SENSOR mode at the mV function

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Display(LCD)DescriptionSymbolandUnit Description

Appears when in DC-mode measurementAppears when in AC-mode measurement

- Appears when the polarity is negativeAppears when in diode testAppears when in continuity check

⊿ Relative calculation indicatorR・H Fixed ranges indicatorAUTO AUTOrangeindicator

DATA HOLD indicatorAUTOHOLDindicator

LitwheninMIN/MAX/AVG-mode(TY530only)AUTOOFF Auto power off indicatorRMS Appears in RMS modeFilter AppearswhilefilterisonShift Appears when the SHIFT key is pressednF、μF UnitforcapasitancemeasurementmV, V UnitforvoltagemeasurementμA, mA, A UnitforcurrentmeasurementΩ, kΩ, MΩ Unitforresistancemeasurement UnitfortemperaturemeasurementHz, kHz Unitforfrequencymeasurement% UnitforpercentagecalculationmV (Sub-display) UnitforSENSOR-modemeasurement(Inputvoltage)s (Sub-display) UnitforrecordingtimewheninMIN/MAX/AVG-mode(TY530only)

Appears in Memory mode (TY530 only)SENSOR Appears when in SENSOR mode measurement.lx UnitcanbeselectedattheSENSORmodeonly.

(sub-display)

RecordingtimeindicatorwheninMIN/MAX/AVG-mode.(TY530 only)number of saved data indicator. (TY530 only)Reference value indicator when relative calculation. Input voltage value indicator from SENSOR in SENSOR-mode measurement.

(sub-display) Appears when in DC SENSOR mode measurement (sub-display) Appears when in AC SENSOR mode measurement

OL Overrange indicatorAppears when the batteries become low

6 Bar graph indicator, Range indicator

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4.3 Measuring Instructions

W ARNIN G

To avoid damage to instrument or equipment• Before startingmeasurement,make sure that thepositionof function switch and the

input terminals for connecting the testing leads are appropriate for the desired mode of measurement.

• Temporarily remove the testing leads from thedevice under test before operating thefunction switch.

• Verifyproper operationon a known sourcebeforeuseor taking action as a result of theindication of the instrument.

4.3.1 AC Voltage Measurement ( V, mV)1)Turnthefunctionswitchtothe“ V”or“mV”position.2)PresstheSELECTkeywhenselectingthe"mV". (“ ”isdisplayed.)3)Plugthetestingleadsintotheinputterminals.4) Connect the testing leads to the circuit under test and then read the value whenitstabilizes.

Testing leadsRedBlack

4.3.2 DC Voltage Measurement ( V, mV)1)Turnthefunctionswitchtothe“ V”or“mV”position.2)Plugthetestingleadsintotheinputterminals.3) Connect the testing leads to the circuit under test and then read the value whenitstabilizes. Testing leads

RedBlack

Note If“mV”rangeisselectedandthetestingleadsareleftopen-circuited,theinstrumentmay

give a certain reading. This dose not affect your measurement.

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4.3.3 Measurements with SENSOR (SENSOR)Settingsforunitandconversionshouldbemadeinadvance.Referto<input,displayandunitsettings of SENSOR mode> mentioned at clause 4.6 Setup Function.1)Turnthefunctionswitchtothe“mV”position.2)GettheinstrumentintheDCSENSORmodewiththeSHIFT+SELECTkeys.Pressofthe

SELECT key again to use AC SENSOR. Inputvoltagewillbedisplayedonthesub-display,andvaluesandunitssetaccordingto“input,displayandunitsettingsofSENSORmode”mentionedatclause4.6willbedisplayedonthemain display.

DC SENSOR Range AC SENSOR Range

SENSOR

3) Connect the SENSOR to the input terminal.4)Readthevaluewhenitstabilizes.PresstheSHIFT+SELECTkeystoreturntonormalmVmeasurement.

<Exampleofmeasurements:Toconnectacurrentclampsensor>Thesubdisplayshowstheoutputvoltageofthecurrentclampsensor(mV)=inputvoltageofthe instrument (mV).The main display shows the current values (based on the preset setting of conversion with the setup function ) detected by the current clamp sensor. The displayed values can be directly read.

4.3.4 ResistanceMeasurement(Ω)

CAUTION

To avoid damage to instrumentTurn off the power to the circuit under test before starting measurement in order to prevent any excessive voltage from being applied to the instrument.

1)Turnthefunctionswitchtothe“Ω”position.2)Plugthetestingleadsintotheinputterminals.3) Connect the testing leads to the circuit under test and then read the value whenitstabilizes.

Testing leadsRedBlack

Note Zero adjustment Zeroadjustmentisrecommendedforcorrectmeasurement.Afterexecuting1),2)above,shortthetwotestingleads.PresstheRELkeyforadjust.(Thedisplayshowsthe“0.0Ω”value.)Thevalue(zeroadjustment)storestillturnoff.

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4.3.5 Continuity Check ( )

CAUTION

To avoid damage to instrumentTurn off the power to the circuit under test before starting measurement in order to prevent any excessive voltage from being applied to the instrument.

1)Turnthefunctionswitchtothe“ ”position.2)Plugthetestingleadsintotheinputterminals.3) Connect the testing leads to the circuit under test. If the circuit is

continuous (no more than approximately 50Ω),thebuzzersounds. Testing leadsRedBlack

4.3.6 Diode Test ( )

CAUTION

To avoid damage to instrumentTurn off the power to the circuit under test before starting measurement in order to prevent any excessive voltage from being applied to the instrument.

1)Turnthefunctionswitchtothe“ • ”position. PresstheSELECTkeytoselectDiodetest. (The display shows the symbol.)2)Plugthetestingleadsintotheinputterminals.3) Connect the testing leads to the diode and then read the value when it stabilizes.

Testing leadsRedBlack

<Forward-bias Diode Test>Connect the black testing lead to the cathode and the red testing lead to the anode.Silicon diodes should give a reading of approximately 0.5V and light-emitting diodes a reading betweenapproximately1.5Vand2.0V.

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<Reverse-bias Diode Test>Connect the black testing lead to the anode and the red testing lead to the cathode.Normally,thedisplayshowsthe“OL”symbol,indicatingthatthediodeundertestisnormal.The diode is defective if the display gives a certain voltage level.

Black testing lead

Red testing lead

Figure 1 Forward-bias Diode Test

Red testing lead

Black testing lead

Figure 2 Reverse-bias Diode Test

4.3.7 Temperature Measurement (TEMP)

CAUTION

To avoid damage to instrumentTurn off the power to the circuit under test before starting measurement in order to prevent any excessive voltage from being applied to the instrument.

NoteOptional Temperature probe is required for temperature measurement.TemperatureProbe:ThermocoupleTypeK Model:90050,90051,90055,90056Check the measurable range of respective probes.

1)Turnthefunctionswitchtothe“TEMP”position.2)Plugthemeasuringprobeintotheinputterminals.3) Contact the measuring probe to the under test and then read the value whenitstabilizes. Measuring

probeRedBlack

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4.3.8CurrentMeasurement(µA/mA/A)

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To avoid damage to instrument or equipment• Before startingmeasurement,make sure that thepositionof function switch and the

input terminals for connecting the testing leads are appropriate for the desired mode of measurement.

• Themaximuminputcurrent(limitedbyfuses)ofthe“µA”and“mA”rangesis440mA. Be sure not to exceed the limit in the 600 mA range.

1)Turnthefunctionswitchtothe“µA”,“mA”or“A”position. (If the magnitude of the current being measured is not known, selectthe“A”position.Makesurethecurrentbeingmeasuredisnomorethan440mAbeforethe“µA”or“mA”positionisselected.)

2)Please select betweenDCandAC.When selectingAC,pressthe SELECT key.

3)Plugtheblacktestingleadintothe“COM”inputterminalandtheredtestingleadintothe“A”inputterminal.

If the current is in the order of mA or less, plug the red testing leadintothe“µA•mA”inputterminal.

4) Connect the testing leads to the circuit under test and then read thevaluewhenitstabilizes.

Testing leadsRed Black

Testing leadsRed Black

4.3.9 Capacitor Measurement ( )

CAUTION

To avoid damage to instrument• Turnoffthepowertothecircuitundertestbeforestartingmeasurementinordertoprevent

any excessive voltage from being applied to the instrument.• Beforestartingmeasurement,besuretodischargethecapacitorundercheck.

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1)Turnthefunctionswitchtothe“ ”position.2)Plugthetestingleadsintotheinputterminals.3)OpenthetestingleadandpresstheRELkeyin10nFrangetoadjustthecapacitancetozero.(Thedisplayshows“0.00”.)

4) Connect the testing leads to the circuit under test and then read the value whenitstabilizes.

Testing leadsRedBlack

NoteThevalue(zeroadjustment)remainsdisplayeduntilpower-off.

4.3.10FrequencyMeasurement(Hz)

CAUTION

To avoid damage to instrumentTurn off the power to the circuit under test before starting measurement in order to prevent any excessive voltage from being applied to the instrument.

1)Turnthefunctionswitchtothe“ V”position.2)PresstheSELECTkeytoselecttherangeoffrequency.(The

display shows the unit of frequency.)3)Plugthetestingleadsintotheinputterminals.4) Connect the testing leads to the under test and then read the valuewhenitstabilizes.

Testing leadsRedBlack

<Voltage>

4.3.11 FunctiontochangeRMSdetectionto/fromMEANdetectionmode(TY530only)TheinstrumenthasafunctiontochangeRMSdetectionto/fromMEANdetectionmodes.

<Change to MEAN detection mode>1)SelecttheappropriateACVoltagemeasurementmode(ACV,ACmV)byusingthefunction

switch and the SELECT key.2)PresstheSHIFTkeytodisplay“Shift”onthedisplay.3)Thenpress theRELkey to change toMEANdetectionmode. “RMS”disappears on the

display.

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<Change to RMS detection mode>1)SelecttheappropriateACVoltagemeasurementmode(ACV,ACmV)byusingthefunction

switch and the SELECT key.2)PresstheSHIFTkeytodisplay“Shift”onthedisplay.3)Thenpress theRANGEkey to change toRMSdetectionmode. “RMS”appearson the

display.

4.3.12Functiontoturnthefilteron/offTheinstrumenthasafunctiontoturnthefilteron/offduringACmeasurement.1)SelecttheappropriateACmeasurementmode(ACV,ACmV,ACµA,ACmA,ACA)byusing

the function switch and the SELECT key.2)PresstheSHIFTkeytodisplay“Shift”onthedisplay.3)ThenpresstheHOLDkeytoturnthelow-passfilteron. Whilethefilterison,"Filter"appearsonthedisplay. Refertofiltercharacteristicsinthediagrambelow.

Third-order low-pass filter

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-60

-50

-40

-30

-20

-10

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10 100 1,000 10,000Frequency [Hz]

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4)Repeatstep2)and3)toturnthefilteroff. ("Filter"disappearsfromthedisplay.)

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4.3.13 AUTO HOLD FunctionThe instrument can automatically retain the measured value when the testing leads are handled as described below.

1)PresstheHOLDkeytoselectAutoholdfunction. (Thedisplayshowsthe“A•H”symbol.)2)Connectthetestingleadstothecircuitundertest.3)Whenthereadingstabilized,thebuzzersounds.4) Remove the testing leads from the circuit under test.5) The display shows the measured value that is retained. Youcanrepeatsteps2)to4)asmanytimesasyoulikeaslongasthedisplayshowsthe“A•H”symbol.

Note• InDC/ACvoltagemeasurement,theAutoholdfunctionisonlyavailableforrangesgreater

than the 6V range.• ThisfunctionisnotavailableforTemperature,Capacitor,ContinuitycheckandFrequency

measurement.• TheAutoholdfunctioncannotbeappliedtounstablesignals.

4.3.14 Relative and percentage calculationThe instrument can calculate relative values or difference, and percentage values from the referencemeasurementvalues.(Therangewillbefixed.)

<Relative (REL) calculation> Subtracts the reference value from the measured value to display the relative value or

difference.

1)Takeameasurementtosetthereferencevalue.2)PresstheREL /%key. (Thedisplayshowsthe“ ”symbolandthesub-displayshowsthereferencevalue.)3) Take another measurement.

<Percentage(%)calculation> Calculates and display the percentage value according to the following equation: %value=(measuredvalue–referencevalue)/referencevalue

1)Takeameasurementtosetthereferencevalue.2)PresstheREL /%key. (Thedisplayshowsthe“ ”symbolandthesub-displayshowsthereferencevalue.)3) Take another measurement. PresstheREL /%keyagain.(Thedisplayshowsthe“%”symbol.)

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4.3.15MIN/MAX/AVGFunction(TY530only)The minimum value (MIN), maximum value (MAX) and average value (AVG) during measurement are shown. (The range is fixed.) The average value is shown by dividing the integrated record data by the number of recording times.Pressingthiskeystartsrecordingandatthesametimethedisplayshows“MIN”,“MAX”and“AVG”toreleaseAUTOPOWEROFF.

<Recording time> The timer is activated to show the elapsed time from the start and simultaneously the renewedtimeforMIN/MAXisalsorecorded.

The elapsed time is displayed as follows: 0sec.to99min.and59sec.:stepsof1sec. 100min.ormore:stepsof1min. PresstheHOLDkeytostoprecording.(Thedisplayshowsthe“D•H”symbol.)

<Toconfirmtherecordingtime> Forconfirmingtherecordingtime,presstheMIN/MAXkey. Subsequent pressing of this key repeats to display the present minimum value (MIN),

maximum value (MAX) and average value (AVG). PresstheHOLDkeyonceagaintorestartrecording.Tocanceltheconfirmingmode,holddowntheMAX/MINkeyforonesecond.(“MAX”“MIN”“AVG”symboldisappears.)

Note• Noinfluenceisexertedontherecordeddataevenifthetestleadsaredisconnectedwhilethe

recording is stopped.• Ifoverload is recorded, theMINorMAXdisplaychanges to “OL”display, resulting in

incorrect average data.• Forwidelyvaryingsignalmeasurement,settheappropriaterangeinwhichtheMAXorMINdoesnotchangeto“OL”display.

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4.4 MemoryFunction(TY530only)

<To save a Data in internal memory> The instrument can save a data using with the following two types of modes. SAVE-mode: Saves a data for one measurement by manual operation. LOGGING-mode: Automatically saves a data from the start of logging.

Memory capacity SAVE-mode: 100data LOGGING-mode:Loggingdataofonetime1,600data

Number of saved data Number of saved data is 4-digit numbers. The instrument allocates the smallest

number,between0000to1599,thathasnotyetbeenused.Usethe (RANGE) key or (REL /%)keyswitchesthenumberofsaveddata.

To save a Data (SAVE-mode)1)PresstheMEMORYkey.(Thedisplayshowsthe“MEM”symbol.)2)PresstheSAVE(HOLD)key. (The sub-display shows the number of saved data.)3)PresstheSAVE(HOLD)keytosavethedata. Another press of the SAVE (HOLD) key saves a data for the second time measurement or

later.4) To cancel the function, hold down the MEMORY key for one second. (“MEM”symboldisappears.)

NoteHOLD data can be saved.Hold the display and save it according to the above steps.

The number of saved data

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To save a Data (LOGGING-mode)1)PresstheMEMORYkey.(Thedisplayshowsthe“MEM”symbol.)2)PresstheLOG(MIN/MAX)key. (The sub-display shows the logging interval (period).) Set the value with the (RANGE) key or (REL /%)key. The default setting is one second. (The default settings can be changed. Refer to the Set-up function.) Thedisplayshows“FULL”whentheloggingdataisalreadysaved. When saving the new data, perform delete of data.3)PresstheLOG(MIN/MAX)keytostartlogging.(The“MEM”symbolisflashing.)4) To cancel the function, hold down the MEMORY key for one second. When memory capacity becomes full, the function is automatically canceled. (“MEM”symboldisappears.)

NoteLOGGING-mode operation during HOLD-mode disables HOLD-mode.

To load a Data (SAVE-mode)1)PresstheMEMORYkey.(Thedisplayshowsthe“MEM”symbol.)2)PresstheREAD(LIGHT)key.3)PresstheSAVE(HOLD)keytoselectthenumberofsaveddata. Select the number with the (RANGE) key or (REL /%)key.4) To cancel the function, hold down the MEMORY key for one second. (“MEM”symboldisappears.)

To load a Data (LOGGING-mode)1)PresstheMEMORYkey.(Thedisplayshowsthe“MEM”symbol.)2)PresstheREAD(LIGHT)key.3)PresstheLOG(MIN/MAX)keytoselectthenumberofsaveddata. Select the number with the (RANGE) key or (REL /%)key.4) To cancel the function, hold down the MEMORY key for one second. (“MEM”symboldisappears.)

<To delete of saving data>Delete method (SAVE-mode)• Todeletealldata1)PresstheMEMORYkey. (Thedisplayshowsthe“MEM”symbol.)2)HolddowntheSAVE(HOLD)keyforonesecond. (Thedisplayshowsthe“CLr?”symbol.)3)PresstheSAVE(HOLD)key. All data is deleted.

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• Tooverwriteselecteddata1)PresstheMEMORYkey. (Thedisplayshowsthe“MEM”symbol.)2)PresstheSAVE(HOLD)key. (The sub-display shows the number of saved data.)3)Usethe (RANGE) key or (REL /%)keytoselectthenumberofsaveddata.4)PresstheSAVE(HOLD)keytosave(overwrite)thedata.5) To cancel the function, hold down the MEMORY key for one second. (“MEM”symboldisappears.)

Delete method (LOGGING-mode)• Todeletealldata1)PresstheMEMORYkey. (Thedisplayshowsthe“MEM”symbol.)2)HolddowntheLOG(MIN/MAX)keyforonesecond. (Thedisplayshowsthe“CLr?”symbol.)3)PresstheLOG(MIN/MAX)key. All data is deleted.

MIN/MAXLOG

4.5 AUTO POWER OFF Function

<To use the AUTO POWER OFF function>Thedisplayshowsthe“AUTOOFF”indication.• Theinstrumentautomaticallyturnsofftwentyminutesafterthelastkeyoperation. The instrument will beep for approximately 30 seconds to alert the operator before the AUTOPOWEROFFfunctiontakeseffect.

• Pressinganykeyorswitchwhiletheinstrumentisbeepingpostponesthepower-offtime.• Pressinganykeyonceafterthepowertotheinstrumentisautomaticallyturnedoffswitches

the instrument on again.

<To cancel the AUTO POWER OFF function>1)TurnthefunctionswitchtotheOFF.2)With pressing theHOLDkey, turn the function switch to thedesiredpositionof any

measurement mode (function). The“AUTOOFF”indicationturnsoffwhenthefunctioniscanceled.

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NoteAdditionalfunctionssimplysetwhenPOWERONcanbeused.

<To enable the AUTO POWER OFF function once again>1)TurnthefunctionswitchtotheOFF.2)Turnthefunctionswitchtothedesiredpositionofanymeasurementmode(function). TheAUTOPOWEROFFfunctionisenabledagain. Thedisplayshowsthe“AUTOOFF”indication.

4.6 Set-up FunctionThe following settings can be made using the Set-up function:• defaultsettingofdetectionmethodduringACvoltagemeasurement(TY530only)• defaultsettingofLOGGINGinterval(TY530only)• soundon/offsetting(beepofbuzzer)• input,displayandunitsettingsofSENSORmode• resettofactorypresetmode1)PresstheSHIFTkeyshows“Shift”onthedisplay.2)PresstheLIGHTkeychangesthemodetoSet-upmode, fromSet-uptoACdetectionmethod(TY530),beepon/offofbuzzer(TY520).

TY530 TY520

3)PresstheLIGHTkeyorSHIFTkeychangesthesettingitemsaccordingly.4)Changevaluesbyusingthe(RANGE)keyor(REL)key.5)PresstheHOLDkeytosave/finisheachsetting. “SEt”appearsandthedisplayreturnstothesettingitems.6) Hold down the LIGHT key for more than one second to return from Set-up mode to

measurement mode.

NoteTo cancel any setting, hold down the LIGHT key for more than one second, or turn off by using the function switch.

<DefaultsettingofdetectionmethodduringACvoltagemeasurement>(TY530only)Set a default setting of detection methods during AC voltage measurement.RMS or MEAN: The default setting is RMS.

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1)Display“Ac”byusingtheLIGHTkeyorSHIFTkey.

HOLD

: RMS

: MEAN

2)Selectthedetectionmethodbyusingthe(RANGE)keyor(REL)key.3)PresstheHOLDkeytosavethesetting.4)“SEt”appearsandthen“Ac.”

<DefaultvalueofLOGGINGinterval>(TY530only)Set a default value of the saving interval during LOGGING mode.1)Display“L.Int”byusingtheLIGHTkeyorSHIFTkey. Thedefaultsettingis1sec.

HOLD

2)Selectthesavingintervalbyusingthe(RANGE)keyor(REL)key.3)PresstheHOLDkeytosavethesetting.“SEt”appearsandthen“L.Int.”

Settings of saving interval 1,2,5,10,30,60,600,1800sec

<Soundon/offsetting>Setthesoundon/off(beepofbuzzer)Even if the user sets the sound off, it goes off at the following points.• checkingcontinuity• alarmforover-input• alarmforautopower-off

1)PressingtheLIGHTkeyorSHIFTkeyshows“bEEP”onthedisplay. Seton/offonthesub-display.DefaultisON.

HOLD

: ON

: OFF

2)Selecton/offbyusingthe(RANGE)keyor(REL)key.3)PresstheHOLDkeytosavethesetting. “SEt”appearsandthen“bEEP.”

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<input, display and unit settings of SENSOR mode>Settings of input voltage in the SENSOR mode at the mV function, main display and the unit for input voltage can be made.1)DisplayasfollowsbyusingtheLIGHTkeyorSHIFTkey.Thenparameterscanbechanged

will blink.

1st Sub-display4th Sub-display

1st Main-display4th Main-displayMain decimal point

Main unit

PresstheLIGHTkeytochangedisplaysinfollowingsequence. 4thSub-display→3rdSub-display→2ndSub-display→1stSub-display→ 4thMain-display→3rdMain-display→2ndMain-display→1stMain-display→ Maindecimalpoint→Mainunit (UsingtheSHIFTkeyswitchestheminthereversedsequence.)2)Selecteachnumber,placeofdecimalpointandunitbyusingthe(RANGE)keyor(REL)key.3)PresstheHOLDkeytosavethesetting.“SEt”appearsandthenreturnstotheset-up.

HOLD

0 1A

10mV

60A

600mV

display

imput

Example of settingTodisplay(convert)as1.00Aagainstaninputof10.0mV (displayed as 60.00A against max 600.0mV)

Setting valuenumbersatsub-display:000.0~999.9,numbersatmain-display:0000~9999, place of decimal point at main-display: XXXX, X.XXX, XX.XX, XXX.Xunitatmain-display:A,mA,μA,ºC,MΩ,kΩ,Ω,kHz,Hz,μF,nF,%,lx,none,V,mV

<Reset to factory preset mode>Reset all the settings to factory preset mode.1)PressingtheLIGHTkeyorSHIFTkeyshows“dEF.”onthedisplay.

HOLD

2)PresstheHOLDkeytoresetthesettings. “donE”appearsandthen“dEF.”

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4.7 Additional functions simply set when POWER ON

CAUTION

To avoid damage to instrumentWhen the measurement function is completed, turn the function switch back to the OFF position to turn off.

With pressing the following keys, turn the function switch to the desired position of any measurementmode(POWERON-state).This enables the following functions corresponding to the press keys.

Keys Functions to be set SELECT LCD check (Lit only while pressing the SELECT key) HOLD Cancels the Auto power off function HOLD+REL /% Reset all calibration values to those before shipment. SELECT+RANGE Calibration function

4.8 LCD CheckThe instrument can lit all segments and mark for LCD check.(Lit only while pressing the SELECT key.)

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5. User Calibration FunctionIt is recommended that the instrument be calibrated periodically.The instrument can be calibrated.

CAUTION

To avoid electrical shock• Onlyauthorizedengineersareallowedtocalibratetheinstrumentusingdedicatedfacilities.• Connectthecalibratortotheinstrumentwiththecalibrator’stestingleads.• Beforecarryingoutcalibration,readtheinstructionmanualofthecalibrator.• Temporarily remove the testing leads from the instrumentbefore switchingmeasurement

mode (function).

<Conditions of calibration> Calibrator: With accuracy higher than of this instrument

Ambient Environment:Temperature:23±3ºCHumidity:55%RHorlessLeave the instrument for 30 minutes under above conditionsbefore carrying out calibration.

AfterreferencevalveofCalibratorstabilizes,Pressthekeytoconfirmforcalibrationvalve.

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CarryoutcalibrationofrangesinaccordancewithTable1.1)Turn the function switch from theOFFposition to themVpositionwhile pressing the

SELECT and RANGE keys at the same time. Thedisplayshowsthe“CAL”symbolthenthe“PASS”symbol.2)PresstheSELECTkey.(Thedisplayshowsthe“-”symbol.)3)PresstheHOLDkeytwice.(Thedisplayshowsthe“---”symbol.)4)PresstheRANGEkey.(Thedisplayshowsthe“mV”symbol.)5) Connect the instrument to the calibrator with the testing leads.6) Set the calibrator to Input value as an input to the instrument.7)PresstheHOLDkey.8)Besuretoconfirmthatthefunctionswitchandinputterminalaresettothedesiredrange.Carryoutcalibrationofotherrangesbyrepairingsteps6)and7)withreferencetoTable1.

9) To quit calibration, turn the function switch back to the OFF position.

NoteCalibrationshouldbestartedafterfixingarangewiththeRANGEkey.

Table1.CalibrationTable

Range Input value Range Input value

DC600mV 600mV AC6V(RMS)*1 6V60Hz

DC6V 6V AC6V(MEAN)*2 6V60Hz

DC60V 60V

DC600V 600V 10nF 10nF

DC1000V 1000V 100nF 100nF

DC600μA 600μA 1μF 1μF

DC6000μA 6000μA 10μF 10μF

DC60mA 60mA 100μF 100μF

DC600mA 400mA 1000μF*3 1000μF

DC6A 6A

DC10A 10A

*1:CalibrationforallrangesbyRMSvaluedetection*2:CalibrationforallrangesbyMEANvaluedetection.(TY530only)*3:PresstheHOLDkey20seclaterafterapplyinganinput.Ittakesabout8sec(max)toget

areadingsstable.(Abuzzersounds.)Furtheroperationsshouldnotbedoneuntilreadingsbecomes stable.

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6. Battery and Fuse Replacement

6.1 Battery ReplacementIfthebatteriesfallbelowthenormaloperatingvoltage,the“ ”symbolturnson.Follow the steps below to replace the batteries with new ones. (AA-size(R6/LR6)1.5Vbatteries)

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• Be sure to disconnect the instrument from the circuit under test and testing leads before replacing the batteries.

• TurnthefunctionswitchtoOFF(turnoffthepower).• Do not operate the instrument with the casing left open.

CAUTION

• Donotmixbatteriesofdifferenttypesornewbatterieswithusedones.• Makesurethepolaritiesofthenewbatteriesareexactlyasshownonthebatteryholder.

To replace the batteries:1)Removethescrewonthebackofthecasing.2)Removethebackcover.3) Take the batteries out of the housing.4) Replace the batteries with new ones.5) Close the back cover and fasten it with the screw.

Battery housing

Screw hole <Rear View>Back cover removed

Blank cover(For USB adapter, Printer adapter)

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6.2 Fuse ReplacementIf a current greater than the rated value flows when the instrument is in the current-measurement range, a protection fuse may blow.If this happens, replace that fuse. The instrument contains the following types of fuses.

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• Be sure to disconnect the instrument from the circuit under test and testing leads beforereplacing the fuses.

• TurnthefunctionswitchtoOFF(turnoffthepower).• Donotoperatetheinstrumentwiththecasingleftopen.• In order to avoiddamage to the instrument or anypossible accident, use fuses of thespecifiedrating.

Fuserating: F1 99015(440mA/1000V) F2 99016(10A/1000V)

To replace the fuse:1)Removethescrewonthebackofthecasing.2)Removethebackcover.3) Remove the blown fuse from the fuse holder.4) Install a new fuse in the holder. (Make sure the fuse rating.)5) Close the back cover and fasten it with the screw.

F1:(440mA/1000V)

F2:(10A/1000V)Screw hole<Rear View>

Back cover removed

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7. Calibration and Maintenance

Calibration Cycle It is recommended that the instrument be calibrated once every year. (SEEALSO:UserCalibrationFunction)

Contacts of Services PleasecontactoneoftheYokogawasalesofficeslistedonthebackcoverofthismanualor

the sales representative from which you purchased the instrument.

8 Disposing the Product

WasteElectricalandElectronicEquipment(WEEE),Directive2002/96/EC ThisProductcomplieswiththeWEEEDirective(2002/96/EC)markingrequirement. The affixedproduct label (seebelow) indicates that youmust not discard this electrical/

electronic product in domestic household waste.

Product Category With reference to the equipment types in theWEEEdirectiveAnnex1, this product isclassifiedasa“MonitoringandControlinstrumentation”product.

ToreturnunwantedproductswithintheEUarea,contactyourlocalYokogawaEuropeB.V.office.

Do not dispose in domestic household waste.

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中華人民共和国の「電子情報製品の汚染予防管理方法」による説明です。中華人民共和国でのみ有効です。The following are the provisions of “Measures for Administration of the Pollution Control of Electronic Information Product” of the People’s Republic of China.They are applicable only in the People’s Republic of China.

产品中有毒有害物质或元素的名称及含量

部件名称

有毒有害物质

(Pb)

(Hg)

(Cd)

六价铬

(Cr (VI))

多溴联苯

(PBB)

多溴二苯醚

(PBDE)

框架(塑料) × × × ×

线路板 ASSY × × × ×

导线98015

× × × ×

电池 × × × ×

:表示该部件的所有均质材料中的有毒有害物质的含量均在 SJ/T11363-2006 标准中所规定的限量以下。×: 表示该部件中至少有一种均质材料中的有毒有害物质或元素的含量超过 SJ/T11363-2006 标准所规定的限

量要求。< 选购 >

90050 - 90056:TC-K(温度探头)

× × × ×

环保使用期限 :

该标识适用于 2006 年 2 月 28 日颁布的《电子信息产品污染控制管理办法》以及

SJ /T11364 – 2006《电子信息产品污染控制标识要求》中所述,在中华人民共和国销

售的电子信息产品的环保使用期限。只要您遵守该产品相关的安全及使用注意事项,在自制造日起算的年限内,则不会因

产品中有害物质泄漏或突发变异,而造成对环境的污染或对人体及财产产生恶劣影响。注) 该年数为“环保使用期限",并非产品的质量保证期。零件更换的推荐周期,请

参照使用说明书。

“Measures for Administration of the Pollution Control of Electronic Information Product” of the People’s Republic of China

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