Digital Multimeter Model C.A 5230
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1. Digital Multimeter Ml MULTIMETER Model C A 5230 zo SJ Min AA gt y User manual C AEMC INSTRUMENTS A Warning Please refer to the User s Manual before using the instrument In this User s Manual the instructions preceded by the above symbol should they not be carried out as shown can result in a physical accident or damage the instrument and the installations This device is protected by a double insulation or by a reinforced insulation No linking is required from the protection earth terminal to ensure the electrical security Thank you for purchasing a C A 5230 RMS Multimeter To get the best service from this instrument HH read this user manual carefully HH respect the safety precautions detailed A SAFETY PRECAUTIONS A HH Respect the value and the type of fuses or there is risk of deterioration of the instrument and invalidation of the warranty Fuse 0 5A HBC 500V min 10kA 6 3 x 32mm Fuse 12A HBC 600V min 300kA 10 3 x 38mm HH Never use on voltage to earth circuits above 600V with a voltage surge category of over Ill that is to say fixed industrial and domestic installations ref IEC 664 1 Ml To be used indoors in environments with a maximum pollution degree of 2 ref IEC 664 1 a temperature between 0 and 50 C and relative humidity below 70 HH Use accessories which conform to safety standards IEC 1010 2 031 with2. 1mV around 4V accuracy 1 of Reading 2cts open circuit voltage 3 2V typical short circuit current 0 6mA in reverse direction the display indicates the open circuit voltage Freeze the value by pressing the HOLD button With this function it is possible to test besides classic diodes LED s or any other semiconductor in which the junction corresponds to a direct voltage less than 3V in forward direction the display gives the value of the junction in 7 CAPACITANCE A Never make a capacitance test on a live circuit Always respect the polarity of electrolytic condensers This type of condenser may be sensitive to temperature so avoid touching it during measurement Connect the leads to the multimeter and to the terminals of the condenser e Place the selector switch on the capacitance meter function e Automatic range selection read the measured value Note The bargraph is not operational on capacitance Measurement Freeze the value if necessary by pressing the HOLD button If necessary press the following buttons ZERO to set zero on the 4nF and 40nF ranges only RANGE to select the ranges manually MIN MAX to read the min or max values w to light the display JF 4nF 40nF 400nF 4pF 40pF Resolution 1pF 10pF 100pF 1nF 10nF 2 R 150cts Protection 500V mns 750 peak 1 For a capacitance C gt 20uF the accuracy is 5 of the reading 8cts Accurac
3. continuity test HH Intermittent beep each time the switch or buttons are pressed and for the overload indication 9 4 Climatic conditions Ml Temperature use 0 C to 50 C storage 20 C to 60 C IM Relative humidity use lt 70 RH storage lt 90 RH up to 45 C HH Altitude use lt 2000m 9 5 Conformity with International Standards 9 5 1 Electrical Safety IEC 1010 1 HB Double insulation W Installation category III HH Degree of pollution 2 J Assigned voltage 6 00VRMS Note This multimeter of overvoltage category III satisfies the severe requirements of reliability and availability corresponding to industrial and domestic permanent installations IEC 664 1 9 5 2 Electromagnetic Compatibility Conforms to CE M Emission EN 50081 1 Hi Immunity EN 50082 1 9 5 3 Mechanical protection M Degree of watertightness IEC 529 protection index IP 40 10 TO ORDER Use the designations and references below CGA 5230 ca Cat 2116 76 Sold with shockproof case a pair of leads with probes attached a 9V battery and this user s manual Accessories BAC current probe model MN 251 200Aac Cat 2115 77 BAC current probe model MD 303 500Aac Cat 1201 21 BAC current probe model SR 652 1000Aac Cat 2113 46 m AC DC MicroProbe model K110 from 100y AaciDc to 300mAac 450mADC Cat 2111 73 E AC DC current probe model MR410 400AAC GOOA
4. DC isnende erne Cat 1200 70 mAmpFLEX model 1000 24 1 1 1000Aac Cat 2112 39 E Replacement leads oooooooccnncccinncccnonccinocccccnccanananinno Cat 2118 66 SOT CAIYING Gasgan nea Cat 2118 65 m Replacement shockproof case uuu eee Cat 2980 15 mFuse set of 10 0 5A re 2970 28 mFuse set of 10 12A 2970 21 11 WARRANTY Our guarantee is applicable for three years after the date on which the equipment is made available copy available on request 12 MAINTENANCE A For maintenance use only specified spare parts The manufacturer will not be held responsible for any accident occurring following a repair done other than by its factory or approved repairers 12 1 Replacing the battery and the fuses A The multimeter must be disconnected from any electrical source HH Place the selector switch on the OFF position HB Unscrew the tool release screws and remove the lower half of the case W Replace the dead battery by a 9V battery 6F22 or 6LF22 HH Replace the defective fuses respecting their value and their type Fuse 0 5A HBC 500V 10kA min 6 3 x 32mm Fuse 12A HBC 600V min 300kA 10 3 x 38mm 12 2 Storage If the multimeter is not to be used for a period of 60 days or more remove the battery and store separately 12 3 Cleaning A The multimeter must be disconnected from any electrical source To clean the case use a cloth slightly moistened with soapy water Rinse w
5. Hz 1kHz and 10kHz ranges 400mV for 100kHz and 400kHz ranges 2 Note Ifthe frequency applied is 99 99kHz the decimal point oscillates between 9 999kHz and 99 99kHz 5 CONTINUITY AND RESISTANCE A Never test a resistance on a live circuit EH Connect the leads to the multimeter and to the terminals of the circuit or the component to be tested M Place the selector switch on the ohmmeter function en Q Press the Q ex button to change from the continuity sound test to the measurement of resistances and reverse M Automatic range selection read the measured value EH Freeze the value by pressing the HOLD button If necessary press the following buttons HH RANGE to select the range manually HH MIN MAX to read the min or max values HH to light the display 5 1 Resistances Q 4002 4kQ 40kQ 400kQ AMO 40MQ Digital resolution 0 12 12 100 10042 1kQ 10kQ Bargraph 100 1009 1kQ 10kQ 100kQ IMO resolution Accuracy IAR 0 5 of Reading 3cts TOR E S R 4cts 4cts 4cts Voltage on lt 0 4 Voc Protection 500Vrms and 750V peak 5 2 Continuity sound test e On the 4004 range emission of a continuous beep for a resistance R lt 400 Response time 100ms 6 DIODE TEST A Never test a diode on a live circuit EH Connect the leads to the multimeter and to the terminals of the component to be tested MM Place the selector switch on the function volts resolution
6. a minimum voltage of 600V and a voltage surge of category III HH Never open the multimeter case before disconnecting from any electrical source HH Never connect up to a circuit to be measured if the multimeter case is not closed correctly HH Before any measurements are taken ensure the leads and switch are in the correct positions HH Never measure resistances on a circuit with the power switched on CONTENTS Te Presentation rra ottauethentecoees 3 2 IDESCHDUOM smerne tai deso 4 3 DC and AC voltage V 250 4 Frequency HZ incor cds 6 5 Continuity and resistance Q eM ooonnninnncicnnmnmmmmmmmm 6 6 Diode test SF isis 7 ICapacitance AEs sc cscsashcecestrsavsttescecasiseeeictencestescestexvaasesereesnee 8 8 DC and AC current A and MA cece eee eeeeeeeeeeeeneeeees 8 9 General Specifications vicio ito 9 10 To order accessories crysos annais 10 ls Waran smene ES FE ELM 10 125 Maintenance ins red 10 Technical and Sales Assistance oooicnnconicnnicnnconoconocinnninnno 11 1 PRESENTATION The C A 5230 multimeter is designed for the daily needs of professionals in electricity true rms measurement RMS digital 4000 counts and 42 segment bargraph automatic or manual range selection auto off after 30 minutes without action on a control or function possibility of permanent operation see HOLD Various measurement accessories broaden the scope of application or provide the
7. ircuit to be tested MM Place the selector switch on the voltmeter function Vac Dc M Automatic selection of the range read the value measured EH Freeze the value by pressing the HOLD button If necessary press the following buttons HH RANGE to select the ranges manually EH MIN MAX to read the min or max values HH 2 to light the display Vacipc 400mV 1 4V 40V 400V 600V 2 rie 0 1mV 1mV 10mV 100mV 1V Bargraph resolution 10mV 100mV 1V 10V 100V Impedance 100MQ 10MQ 9 1MQ dere 0 25 of Reading 1ct o ee EH ssl 1 of Reading 3cts Ella 600Vrms and 1000V peak 1 Accessible by the RANGE button Min measurement 20mV 2 Crest factor FC lt 3 4 FREQUENCY Connect the leads to the multimeter and connect in parallel to the circuit to be tested Place the selector switch on the Hz voltage frequency function Automatic range selection read the measured value Note The bargraph is inactive on frequency measurement If necessary press the following buttons MIN MAX to read the min or max values 3 to light the display Hz 100Hz 1kHz 10kHz 100kHz 2 400kHz Resolution 0 01Hz 0 1Hz 1Hz 10Hz 100Hz F Accuracy 0 1 of Reading 10cts 4cts 8cts 20cts Permitted overload 500V rms and 900V peak Operating 4V to 600V range 1 1 The RANGE button for this function selects the triggering threshold 10mV for 100
8. ith a damp cloth Then dry rapidly with a cloth or in a hot air stream 12 4 Repair and calibration To guarantee that your instrument complies with the factory specifications we recommend that the Model C A 5230 be submitted to our factory service center at one year intervals for recalibration or as required by other standards For instrument repair and or calibration please call our factory toll free at 800 945 AEMC 800 945 2362 CHAUVIN ARNOUX Inc d b a AEMC Instruments 15 Faraday Drive Dover NH 03820 USA Tel 800 954 2362 603 749 6434 Fax 603 742 2346 Or contact your authorized distributor Costs for repair standard calibration and calibration traceable to N I S T are available upon request Overseas customers must receive written authorization before returning any instrument 12 5 Technical and Sales Assistance If you are experiencing any technical problems or require any assistance with the proper use or application of this instrument please call our technical hotline CHAUVIN ARNOUX Inc d b a AEMC Instruments 200 Foxborough Blvd Foxborough MA 02111 USA Tel 800 343 1391 508 698 2115 Fax 508 698 2118 www aemc com
9. multimeter with new functions See the list of accessories and references on the To Order page Documentation upon request Note Always use accessories suitable for the voltage and the voltage surge category of the circuit to be measured as per IEC 1010 2 DESCRIPTION LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY E 4000 measurement counts height of digits 0 5 12mm Rate 2 measurements second E Bargraph with 42 segments Rate 20 measurements second Note the bargraph is not operational on frequency and capacitance measurements HB Automatic display of all the symbols for commands ranges and functions E Use battery indication EH Low battery indication the 4 on the left flashes bargraph totally lit plus arrow CONTROL BUTTONS and Q e To change from AC to DC and reverse on ammeter function To change from continuity test en to resistance measurement Q and inverse on ohmmeter function Note Automatic selection of AC and en when switched on HOLD and ZERO To freeze the display on the last measurement HOLD On capacitancemeter function 4 zero reset by press without releasing Permanent operation possibility of suppressing auto off by pressing this button without releasing before operating the switch from the OFF position The return to the OFF position cancels permanent operation MIN MAX To successively display the min or max values The instrument then changes to ma
10. nual range selection HOLD is also displayed Min acquisition time 500 ms Note The user can keep the min max values in memory if you press the HOLD button PRIOR to disconnecting the test leads RANGE Range selection to change from automatic mode to manual mode by prolonged press on this button Note automatic mode is selected when the instrument is switched on this button also selects the sensitivity for the Hz frequency meter function sly Ze To switch on and off the display backlighting Note Auto off after 1 minute FUNCTION SELECTOR SWITCH OFF Off position V AC voltages up to 600V in rms value V DC voltages up to 600V Hz Frequencies of voltages up to 400kHz en Q Continuity sound test for a resistance R lt 400 and measurements of resistances up to 40MQ Note The continuity test e is selected automatically when the instrument is switched on gt Diode test Measurement of the voltage of the junction in forward direction JE Capacitances up to 40uF mA Current ranges up to 400mAac Dc via the terminal A 10Aac DC current ranges via the 10A terminal a TERMINALS 4mm safety terminals EH COM common black E red EH 104 red lead for the 10Aac Dc ranges 3 DC AND AC VOLTAGE EH Connect the leads to the multimeter and connect it in parallel to the c
11. y 2 of reading 8cts A Always de energize the circuit to be tested before connecting the multimeter to the circuit Warning connect the leads to the multimeter and connect in series to the circuit the red lead to the terminal up to 400mA the red lead to the 10A terminal from 400mA to 10A Place the selector on the A or mA ammeter function Press the AC DC button to select AC or DC Energize the circuit Automatic range selection read the measured value If necessary press the following buttons RANGE to manually select the ranges MIN MAX to read the min or max values gt to light the display d Aacipc 40mA 400mA 10A 1 karen 450mV 650mV 400mV ae 10pA 100pA 10mA pa oma me MM ps 0 8 of Reading 2cts eee diia 1 2 of Reading 4cts t S R Protection 4 Fuse 0 5A HBC Fuse 12A HBC 1 Crest factor FC lt 3 2 Voltage drop at the terminals for 40mA 400mA 10A 3 Use on frequency 40Hz to 1000Hz 4 Permitted overloads 12A for 30 seconds for the 10A range 9 GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS 9 1 Dimensions and Weight H 2 5 x 7 x 1 7 64 x 177 x 42mm H 12 3 ounces 350g 9 2 Power Supply M One battery 9V W Battery life 300h with battery type 6 F 22 500 h with alkaline battery type 6 LF22 H Low battery indication HB Auto off after 30 minutes Note Switch on again via the OFF position 9 3 Buzzer HH Continuous beep for the
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