PC500a PC510a - Rotronic Shop
Contents
1. 500 510 DIGITAL MULTIMETER INSTRUCTION MANUAL C CONTENTS 1 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 1 1 Explanation of Warning Symbols sesser vee see MR 1 1 2 Warning Instruction for Safe Use 1 1 3 Overload protections cee tee senen ove 2 2 APPLICATION AND FEATURES 2 1 Applications she tenido 2 2 Features seses 3 NAME OF FUNCTIONS Co 3 1 Multimeter and Test Leads 4 3 2 Display eene nn nn nn nnn nn n D 4 DESCRIPTION OF FUNCTIONS 4 1 Function Switch 6 4 2 Auto Power 6 4 3 Low Battery Indication In 6 4 4 Measurement Function Select m G 4 5 Range 7 4 6 Data Hold psi C 7 4 7 Auto Lead Mesrine Calibration eee 4 8 Set Beeper cee creer see cee cee M B 4 9 RS232C Interface 8 4 10 Insertion Error Warning 8 4 11 Max Min Recording Mode PC510a eene B 4 12 Max Min Capture Mode Peak hold PC510a esee 9 4 13 Relative Mode PC510a 9 4 14 Zoom Bargraph PC510a 9 4 15 Words 9 5 MEASUREMENT PROCEDURE 5 1 Start Up Inspection eri 12 5 2 Voltage Measurement e 13 5 3 Frequency Measurement eO 14 5 4 Temperature Measurement PC510a 16 5 5 Capacitance Measurement and Testing Diode Resistance Measurement and Checking Continuity 17 5 6 Current Measuremen2. The reading is shown in the display After measurement release the red and black test pins from the object measured Note When entering 500 range Auto Lead Resistance Calibration feature activate See 4 7 If measurement is likely to be influenced by noise shield the object to measure with negative potential COM If a finger touches a test pin during measurement measurement will be influenced by the resistance in the human body and result in measurement error Release voltage of the input terminals release voltage is about 1 3VDC lt 3VDC for 500 amp 5000 ranges 5 5 4 Checking Continuity 1 2 Application Checking the continuity of wiring and selecting wires How to use D Connect the plug of black test lead to COM measuring input terminal and plug of red test lead to measuring terminal Set the function switch to and select 93 by pressing SELECT button 3 Apply the red and black test pins to a circuit or conductor to measure The continuity can be judged by whether the buzzer sounds or not After measurement release the red and black test pins from the object measured Note Threshold between 20 and 120 Response time lt 100 5 6 Current Measurement A WARNING 1 Never apply voltage to the input terminals 2 Be sure to make a series connection via load 3 When measuring 3 phase system special attention should be paid to the phase
3. Common Input terminal 3 2 Display D 2 AUTO 1N MAX MIN gt Im IET e els D um nuF 99082 Jam 2 LIL 3 K Ag Display value in the main display area Auto range display E Data hold display 9 dos das mode display DC measurement display AC measurement display Minus polarity for numeral data Testing diode display Battery discharge warring display Zoom analog bargraph display Relative measurement function display Analog bargraph MAX Maximum value display MIN Minimum value display 2 Checking continuty display 3 Measurement unit display Frequency range display 4 DESCRIPTION OF FUNCTIONS 4 1 Function Switch Turn this switch to turn on and off the power and to select the functions of V V mV 4 Temp PC510a Q 3 A mA UA 4 2 Auto Power Off The Auto Power Off mode turns the meter off automatically to extend battery life after approximately 17 minutes of no activities Activities are specified as 1 Changing sw potion or pressing a button 2 Significant measuring data readings of around 10 of range Press the SELECT RANGE Hz or HOLD button momentarily Alternatively disconnect the measured subject from the DMM temporarily set the rotary switch to the OFF position then set it back on the measurement target item and connect the measurement subject again To disable the Auto Power Off feature press
4. noise in DC measurements CMRR Common Mode Rejection Ratio Common mode voltage is voltage present on both the COM and VOLTAGE input terminals of a DMM with respect to ground CMRR is the DMM s ability to reject common mode voltage effect which causes digit rattle or offset in voltage measurements This series has a CMRR specifications of gt 60dB at DC to 60Hz in ACV function and gt 120dB at DC 50 and 60Hz in DCV function 5 MEASUREMENT PROCEDURE 5 1 Start Up Inspection N WARNING 1 Never use meter if the meter or test leads are damaged or broken 2 Make sure that the test leads are not cut or otherwise damaged START Main unit and test leads damaged No damaged Check continuty of test leads Set the function to Short the red and black test pins Stop using it and have it repaired The buzzer sounds Yes No problem Start measurement 5 2 Voltage Measurement N WARNING 1 Never apply an input signal exceeding the maximum rating input value 2 Be sure to disconnect the test pins from the circuit when changing the function 3 Always keep your fingers behind the finger guards on the probe when making measurements DCmV Maximum rating input 500mVDC DCV Maximum rating input value 1000VDC ACmV Maximum rating input value 50O0mVAC ACV Maximum rating input value 1000VAC 1 Applications DCV Voltag
5. red test lead to Hz measuring terminal 2 Set the function switch to V Press the Hz button momentarily to activate or to exit Hz Apply the red and black test pins to an object to measure 5 Read the value in the display After measurement release the red and black test pins from the object measured Note Frequency measurement is available at temp mA Q F functions Range Sensitivity Sine Wave Range 500mV 300mV 10Hz 125kHz 10Hz 125kHz 20kHz 10 ES Input sensitivity varies automatically with function range selected before activating the Hz function mV function has the highest 300mV and the 1000V range has the lowest 300V It is recommended to first measure the signal voltage or current level then activates the Hz function in that voltage or current range to automatically set the most appropriate trigger level To select another trigger level manually press the RANGE button momentarily If the Hz reading becomes unstable select lower sensitivity to avoid electrical noise If the reading shows zero select higher sensitivity 5 4 Temperature Measurement 510 1 Application Temperature is measured 2 Measuring ranges Range from 50 c to 1000 c 3 Measurement procedure Input the plug to COM input terminal and the plug to Temp terminal Set the function switch to Temp and select either or by pressing the SELECT switch Apply the sen
6. solvent and must not be cleaned by thinner or alcohol For cleaning use dry soft cloth and wipe it lightly 2 The panel and the case are not resistant to heat Do not place the instrument near heat generating devices such as a soldering iron 3 Do not store the instrument in a place where it may be subjected to vibration or from where it may fall 4 For storing the instrument avoid hot cold or humid places or places under direct sunlight or where condensation is anticipated Following the above instructions store the instrument in good environment See 8 1 7 AFTER SALE SERVICE 7 1 Warranty and Provision Sanwa offers comprehensive warranty services to its end users and to its product resellers Under Sanwa s general warranty policy each instrument is warranted to be free from defects in workmanship or material under normal use for the period of one 1 year from the date of purchase This warranty policy is valid within the country of purchase only and applied only to the product purchased from Sanwa authorized agent or distributor Sanwa reserves the right to inspect all warranty claims to determine the extent to which the warranty policy shall apply This warranty shall not apply to fuses disposables batteries or any product or parts which have been subject to one of the following causes 1 A failure due to improper handling or use that deviates from the instruction manual 2 A failure due to in
7. the RANGE button while turning the function switch on Note Always turn the function switch to the OFF position when the meter is not in use 4 3 Low Battery Indication If the internal battery has been consumed and the internal battery drops below approx 7V BATTERY mark is shown in the display 4 4 Measurement Function Select When the SELECT button is pressed gt the functions change as follows e In the case of mV pA mA and A the modes change as T c e In the case of Q the modes change as 3229 n the case of 4 the modes change as dre per In the case of Temp the modes change as C F C C C F F 6 4 5 Range Hold Press the RANGE button momentarily to set the manual range mode then AUTO disappears in the display In manual range mode press the button again to step through the ranges To return to the auto mode press the button for 1 sec or more then AUTO is shown Note Manual mode is not available in Hz measurement 4 6 Data Hold When the HOLD button is pressed the data display at that time is hold H is shown on the display The display will not changed while the function is active Press the button again to cancel the function H on the display disappears 4 7 Auto Lead Resistance Calibration Set the function SW to O and then short the test leads until reading become stable Keep shorting the test leads and press RANGE button The display shows Shrt Aft
8. A mA DCpA mA Maximum rating input value 500mADC ACA mA Maximum rating input value 500mAAC 1 29 Applications DCA Current in batteries and DC circuits is measured ACA Current in AC circuits is measured Measuring ranges 4 ranges for 400 0 4000 and 40 00mA 400 0mA Measurement procedure Connect the plug of black test lead to COM measuring input terminal and plug of red test lead to uA mA measuring terminal 2 Set the function switch to uA or mA and select either or by pressing the SELECT button n the circuit to measure and apply the red and black test pins in series with load For measurement of DCA apply the black test pin to the negative potential side of the circuit to measure and the red test pin to the positive potential side in series with load For measurement of ACA apply the red and black test pins to the circuit to measure in series with load Apply the red and black test pins to the circuit to measure 5 Read the value on the display After measurement remove the red and black test pins from the circuit measured 5 7 How to use Optional Product 1 Never apply an input signal exceeding the maximum rating input value of optional products 2 Be sure to disconnect the test pins from the circuit when changing the function A WARNING 5 7 1 Clamp probe CL 20D 1 2 3 Applications It is suitable for measurement of alternating current in electric equi
9. RANGE 50 TO 1000 C 0 396 rdg 3dgt K type thermocouple range amp accuracy not included Hz Frequency 500V Accuracy 0 01 rdg 2dgt 4 Capacitance 0 8 rdg 589 3 5 rdg 580 5 0 rdg dg Measurement range of 500 0uF manual range 50 0 to 500 0uF Measurement range of 9999uUF manual range 500 to 9999uF Accuracies with film capacitor or better Diode Tester Test Current Open Circuit Typical Voltage 2 000V 1 rdg 1dgt lt 3 5 VDC Range Accuracy Audible Continuity Tester Audible threshold between 209 and 1200 Response time lt 100 CAPTURE MODE Accuracy Specified accuracy 150dgt For changes gt 5ms in duration not use the tester near places where strong electromagnetic waves and trance are generated or strong electrical voltages are generated SANWA ELECTRIC INSTRUMENT CO LTD Dempa Bldg Sotokanda2 Chome Chiyoda ku Tokyo Japan 08 0902 2040 6010
10. To measure temperature from 50 to 300 2 Measuring ranges Range of 50 C to 300 C 3 Measurement procedure Connect the black plug to COM measuring terminal and the red plug to measuring terminal Set the function to Q and select by pressing the SELECT button Press the RANGE button to hold the 5kQ range Apply the sensor to an object to measure Read the value on the display 4 6 After measurement release the sensor from the object measured 4 The value on the display of DMM shows a resistance value indicate Please read the value of measuring window of PC Link 6 MAINTENANCE N WARNING 1 This section is very important for safety Read and understand the following instruction fully and maintain your instrument properly 2 he instrument must be calibrated and inspected at least once a year to maintain the safety and accuracy 6 1 Maintenance and Inspection 1 Appearance s the appearance not damaged by falling etc 2 Test leads 15 the cord of the test leads not damaged s the core wire not exposed at any place of the test leads NOTE f the built in fuse is blown only the current measurement does not work Make sure that the test leads are not cut referring to the section 5 1 6 2 Calibration The manufacturer may conduct the calibration and inspection For more information please contact the manufacturer If message C_Er is being displayed while p
11. adequate repair or modification by people other than Sanwa service personnel 3 A failure due to causes not attributable to this product such as fire flood and other natural disaster 4 Non operation due to a discharged battery 5 A failure or damage due to transportation relocation or dropping after the purchase 7 2 Repair Customers are asked to provide the following information when requesting services 1 Customer name address and contact information 2 Description of problem 3 Description of product configuration 4 Model Number 5 Product Serial Number 6 Proof of Date of Purchase 7 Where you purchased the product 1 Prior to requesting repair please check the following Capacity of the built in battery polarity of installation and discontinuity of the test leads 2 Repair during the warranty period The failed meter will be repaired in accordance with the conditions stipulated in 7 1 Warranty and Provision 3 Repair after the warranty period has expired In some cases repair and transportation cost may become higher than the price of the product Please contact Sanwa authorized agent service provider in advance The minimum retention period of service functional parts is 6 years after the discontinuation of manufacture This retention period is the repair warranty period Please note however if such functional parts become unavailable for reasons of discontinuation of manufacture etc the retention period may be
12. cation to the zero point by turning the Zero adjuster OADJ Open the clamp part have electric wire one line clamped and close the clamp part completely 6 Read the value on the display 2 After measurement open the clamp part and release clamp probe from the electric wire 2 Read the value on the display as follows Multiple 20A x1 10 5 7 3 Clamp probe CL33DC 1 2 3 Applications An electric current of electric circuit of a car and a consumption electric current of direct current apparatus are measured Measuring ranges 2 ranges for 30A 300A Measurement procedure D Connect the black plug to COM measuring terminal and the red plug to mV measuring terminal Set the function to mV and select either or with the SELECT button 3 Press the RANGE button to hold the 500mV range Select either 30A or 300A with selector knob of clamp meter The zero point varies when the DCA is measured so be sure to check that the multimeter indicates zero If not zero adjust the indication to the zero point by turning the Zero adjuster amp Open the clamp part have electric wire one line clamped and close the clamp part completely Read the value on the display 3 After measurement open the clamp part and release clamp probe from the electric wire 3 Read the value on the display as follows Multiple 5 7 4 Temperature probe T300 PC 1 Applications
13. come shorter accordingly 4 Precautions when sending the product to be repaired To ensure the safety of the product during transportation place the product in a box that is larger than the product 5 times or more in volume and fill cushion materials fully and then clearly mark Repair Product Enclosed on the box surface The cost of sending and returning the product shall be borne by the customer 7 3 SANWA web site http www sanwa meter co jp E mail exp_sales sanwa meter co jp 8 SPECIFICATIONS 8 1 General Specification Display 3 5 6 digits 5000 counts LCD display Update Sampling Rate Digital data 5 times sec nominal 52 segments bar graph 60 times sec nominal Low Battery Indication Below approx 7V Operating Temperature and Humidity Oc to 35 0 80 R H 35 C to 50 C 0 70 R H Storage Temperature Humidity Range 20 C to 60 80 R H With battery removed Altitude Operating below 2000m Temperature Coefficient Nominal 0 15x specified accuracy C 0 C 18 C or 28 50 or otherwise specified Power Supply 9V battery NEDA1604A JISOO6P or IEC6F22 Sensing True RMS for PC510a Average sensing for PC500a Auto Power Off Timing Idle for 17 minutes Safety IEC61010 1 EN61010 1 2nd 2001 V Q 3 4 Hz CAT for 600V DC amp AC and CAT for 1kV DC amp AC UAsmA CAT 1 500V AC amp 300V DC A CAT I 500V AC amp 300V DC Transient Protection 6 5kV 1 2 50ys surge Pollutio
14. e Auto Power Off feature will be disabled automatically in this mode 4 12 Max Min Capture Mode Peak hold 510 Press the CAPTURE button momentarily to activate Capture Instantaneous peak hold mode to capture voltage or current signal duration as short as 5ms C and MAX are shown on the display This mode is available in DCV ACV DCA and ACA functions The instrument beeps when new maximum or minimum reading is updated Press the button momentarily to read throughout the Maximum MAX Minimum MIN and Maximum minus Minimum MAX MIN readings Press the CAPTURE button for 1 second or more to exit the Capture Mode Auto Power Off feature will be disabled automatically in this mode 4 13 Relative Mode PC510a Relative mode allows the user to offset the meter consecutive measurements with the displaying reading as the reference value Practically all displaying readings can be set as relative reference value including MAX MIN Recording Mode Press the A REL button momentarily to activate and to exit Relative Mode 4 14 Zoom Bargraph PC510a Press the button the Zoom Bargraph feature magnifies up to 5 times the regular analog bar graph resolution to show minute signal changes with a signal analog pointer It is virtually equivalent to the bar graph resolution of 5 x 50 250 segments 4 15 Words Analog Bargraph The analog bargraph provides a visual indication of measurement like a traditional analog meter needle AC Se
15. e of the battery and DC circuit are measured ACV Sine wave AC voltage such as lighting voltage is measured 2 Measuring ranges 6 ranges from 50 00mV to 1000V 3 Measurement procedure DConnect the plug of black test lead to COM terminal and plug of red test lead to mV or V m terminal 2 Set the function switch to V or V or mV When set the mV select either or by pressing the SELECT button 3 Apply the red and black test pins to the circuit to measure For measurement of DCV apply the black test pin to the negative potential side of the circuit to measure and the red test pin to the positive potential side For measurement of ACV apply the red and black test pins to the circuit to measure The reading of Voltage is shown in the display 5 After measurement release the red and black test pins from the object measured 5 3 Frequency Measurement N WARNING 1 Never apply an input signal exceeding the maximum rating input value 2 Be sure to disconnect the test pins from the circuit when changing the function 3 Always keep your fingers behind the finger guards on the probe when making measurements 1 Application Frequency of an AC circuit is measured 2 Measuring ranges 10Hz to 125 0kHz Auto range 3 Measurement procedure D Connect the plug of black test lead to COM measuring input terminal and plug of
16. er 3 sec the resistance in the test leads and internal protection circuit of the meter is compensated automatically after beep for high precision low resistance measurement The compensation value can be as much as 59 If you need a compensation value that is higher than that Relative mode is recommended PC510a sanuia sanuia 4 8 Set Beeper Off Press the Hz button while turning the function switch on to disable the Beeper feature 4 9 RS232C Interface The instrument equips with an optical isolated interface port at the back of meter body for data communication Optional accessories KB RS2a RS232 cable KB USB2a USB cable and PC Link or PC Link Plus software are required for Data logging system Refer to an help in the PC Link or PC Link Plus for further details 4 10 Insertion Error Warning When the test lead is inserted in the A UA mA terminal with the function switch set to other than A mA uA a buzzer tone is heard and InErr is displayed on the indicator to warn you 4 11 Max Min Recording Mode PC510a Press the RECORD button momentarily to activate MAX MIN recording mode then MAX MIN is shown The instrument beeps when new maximum or minimum reading is updated Press the button momentarily to read throughout the Maximum Minimum MIN and Maximum minus Minimum MAX MIN readings Press the RECORD button for 1 second or more to exit the Recording mod
17. n degree 2 E M C Meets EN55022 1994 A1 1995 Class B and EN50082 1 1992 Power Consumption 4 3mA Typical Dimension 179 H x 87 W x 55 D mm with holster Weight 320 g 460 g with holster Accessories Test leads TL 82 Holster H 50 Instruction manual K type thermocouple K 250PC for only PC510a Optional Accessories RS232 cable KB RS2a USB cable KB USB2a Software PC Link PC Link Plus K type adapter K AD for PC510a Temperature Probe T 300PC Platinic thin film Clamp Probe CL 20D CL 22AD and CL33DC Alligator Clip CL 13 OVERVOLTAGE CATEGORY Equipment of CAT 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 e Equipment of CAT is energy consuming equipment to be supplied from the fixed installation Note Examples include household office and laboratory appliances Equipment of CAT 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 Equipment of CAT IV is for use at the origin of the installation Note Examples include electricity meters and primary over current protection equipment 8 2 Measurement Range and Accuracy Accuracy assurance range 23 4 5 C 75 RH MAX No condensation TRUE RMS ACV amp ACA accuracies are s
18. nction and range are properly set in accordance with the measurement 12 Never use meter with wet hands or in a damp environment 13 Do not use the device near an item of strong electromagnetic generation or a charged item 14 Never open tester case except when replacing batteries or fuse Do not attempt any alteration of original specifications 15 To ensure safety and maintain accuracy calibrate and check the tester at least once a year 16 The multimeter is restricted to indoor use only A CAUTION 4 1 Correct measurement may not be performed when using the meter in the ferromagnetic intense electric field such as places near a transformer a high current circuit and a radio 2 The meter may malfunction or correct measurement may not be performed when measuring special waveform such as that of the inverter circuit PC500a 1 3 Overload protections Input Maximum rating Maximum overload DC AC 500mV 600VDC AC rms DC AC 1000V 1050V rms 1450Vpeak Voltage and Current input 600VDC AC rms prohibited Peak max 300V 600VDC AC rms 2 uAemA 0 63A 500V Fuse A 12 5A 500V Fuse 10A continuous 2 APPLICATION AND FEATURES 2 1 Applications This instrument is portable digital multimeter designed for measurement of weak current circuits It plays an important role in circuitry analysis by using additional functions as well as measurements of small type communication equipme
19. nsing PC500a Average RMS When measurement is taken by average r m s no error is caused as the input signal is shine wave with no distortion However if the input waveform is distorted sine cave or non sinusoidal wave conversion to root mean square values is very difficult resulting in a large error 9 510 AC coupling True RMS When measurement is taken by true r m s the measurement value of input signal becomes the scales of the signal power and therefore provide more effective values than those obtained by average value detection This multimeter imploys this true RMS circuit which enables measurement of sine wave and non sinusoidal waves like square wave and triangular wave in r m s Crest Factor The crest factor CF is expressed by a value obtained by dividing the peak value of the signal by its RMS value Most common waveforms such as sine wave and triangular wave have a relatively low crest factor The voltages and crest factors of typical waveforms are shown in the table Peak RMS Average CF Form Factor Wave Please note the That measurement should be taken at the crest factor below 3 NMRR Normal Mode Rejection Ratio NMRR is the DMM s ability to reject unwanted AC noise effect which causes inaccurate DC measurements NMRR is typically specified in terms of dB decibel This series has NURR specification of gt 60dB at 50 and 60Hz which means a good ability to reject the effect of AC
20. nt electrical home appliance lighting voltage and batteries of various type 2 2 Features PC500a PC510a The instrument meets the requirements to Safety Standard IEC61010 The main unit case and the circuit board are made of fire retarding materials Fuse protects the current function Large digit for easy readings Fast Response Digit 5 times sec Bargraph 60 times sec Frequency measurement with 5 selectable sensitivity Sine RMS 6 Capacitance measurement ranges are 50 00nF to 9999yF 0 010 of resistance and 0 01mV of AC DC resolution 6 RS 232C interface lt 510 gt AC coupling True RMS Temperature measurement K type MAX MIN Recording through Auto range MAX MIN Capture Peak hold 5ms in duration through Auto range 6 Relative measurement through Auto range 6 Zoom Bargraph 3 NAME OF FUNCTIONS 3 1 Multimeter and Test Leads ES BC Inn e MAX MIN ET Recording button aOX _ SELECT button RANGE HOLD button POWER Switch and FUNCTION Switch DIGITAL MULTIMETER PC510a 5000 Count Bar Graph OFF A measuring terminal pAemA measuring terminal Finger guards oa 20 Test probe BLACk LCD Display RELATIVE button Zoom Analog Bargraph button DATA HOLD button FREQUENCY SELECT button Holster VemVeHze 4 3 Q measuring terminal Only PC510a
21. owering on it means that the device requires to re calibration please refer to the LIMITED WARRANTY section for obtaining warranty or repairing service 6 3 Battery and Fuse Replacement N WARNING 1 1 the rear case or the battery lid is removed when any input 15 applied to the input terminals you may get electrical shock Before starting the work always make sure that no input is applied 2 Before starting the work be sure to turn OFF the main power and release the test leads from the circuit 3 Be sure to use a fuse of the specified rating or type Never use a substitute of the fuse or never make a short circuit of the fuse Factory preinstalled built in battery A battery for monitoring is preinstalled before shipping therefore it may run down sooner than the battery life specified in the instruction manual The battery for monitoring is a battery to inspect the functions and specifications of the product Remove the battery lid screw with a screwdriver Removed the battery lid Take out the battery or fuse and replace it with a new one Attach the battery lid and fix it with the screw Battery lid screw Battery lid Rear case Fuse 12 5A 500V IR 20kA Battery 9V 06 3 x 32mm Fuse 0 63A 500V IR 200kA 96 3 x 32mm N CAUTION Set a battery carefully being sure to observe the correct polarities 6 4 Storage CAUTION 1 The panel and the case are not resistant to volatile
22. pecified from 5 to 100 of range or otherwise specified crest factor 3 1 at full scale amp 6 1 at half scale and with frequency component within the specified frequency bandwidth DC Voltage Accuracy 0 12 rdg 280 0 06 rdg 280 0 08 rdg 280 NMRR gt 60dB 50 60Hz CMRR gt 120dB DC 50 60Hz Rs 1kQ Input Impedance 10M 16pF nominal 44pF nominal for 50mV amp 500mV ranges AC Voltage RANGE 50Hz 60Hz 50 00mV 500 0mV 5 000V 50 00V 500 0V 1000V 0 5 rdg 3dgt 40Hz 500Hz 50 00mV 500 0mV 0 896 rdg 3dgt 1 0 rdg 1 2 rdg Adgt 5 000V 50 00V 500 0V CMRR gt 60dB DC to 60Hz Rs 1k Input Impedance 10MQ 16pF nominal 44pF nominal for 50mV amp 500mV ranges Specified from 30 to 100 of range DC Current RANGE Burden Voltage 500 0 0 15 5000pA 0 15mV pA 50 00mA 3 3mV mA 5000 p 1g 4dgt 500 0mA 3 3mV mA 5 000A 0 03V A 10 00A 0 03V A 10A continuous AC Current Burden Voltage 50Hz 60Hz 0 15MV pA 0 6 rdg 3dgt 0 15MV pA 3 3mV mA 3mV mA 0 03V A 40Hz 1kHz 0 15mV uA 0 896 rdg 4dgt 0 15mV uA 3 3mV mA 3 3mV mA 5 000 1 0 rdg 490 0 03V A 10 00A 0 03V A 10A continuous Q Ohms Acouracy 0 4 rdg 630 0 2 rdg 3dgt 0 226 rdg 2dat 1 0 rdg 3dgt 1 5 rdg 5901 Open Circuit Voltage 1 3VDC lt 3VDC for 500 amp 5000 ranges Temp Temperature amp F
23. pment and power supplies Measuring ranges 2 ranges for 20A 200A Measurement procedure Connect the black plug to COM measuring terminal and the red plug to V measuring terminal Set the function to V and select AC with the SELECT button Press the RANGE button to hold the 5V range Select either 20A or 200A with selector knob of clamp meter Open the clamp part have electric wire one line clamped and close the clamp part completely 6 Read the value on the display 1 After measurement open the clamp part and release clamp probe from the electric wire 1 Read the value on the display as follows 20A 5 7 2 Clamp probe CL 22AD 1 Applications ACA It is suitable for measurement of alternating current in electric equipment and power supplies DCA An electric current of electric circuit of a car and a consumption electric current of direct current apparatus are measured Measuring ranges ACA 2 ranges for 20A 200A DCA 2 ranges for 20A 200A Measurement procedure Connect the black plug to COM measuring terminal and the red plug to mV measuring terminal Set the function to mV and select either or with the SELECT button 3 Press the RANGE button to hold the 500mV range Select either 20A or 200A by selector knob of clamp meter he zero point varies when the DCA is measured so be sure to check that the multimeter indicates zero If not zero adjust the indi
24. ric shock in voltage measurement _ Ground Allowable applied voltage range between the input terminal and earth Direct current DC Alternating current AC Fuse 9 Double insulation Protection Class II 1 2 Warning Instruction for Safe Use _ A WARNING To ensure that the meter is used safely be sure to observe the instruction when using the instrument 1 Never use meter on the electric circuit that exceed 6kVA 2 Never apply an input signal exceeding the maximum rating input value 3 Never use meter if the meter or test leads are damaged or broken 4 Pay special attention when measuring the voltage of AC 33 Vrms 46 7V peak or DC 70V and over avoid injury 5 Never use meter for measuring the line connected with equipment i e motors that generates induced or surge voltage since it may exceed the maximum allowable voltage 6 Never use uncased meter 1 7 sure to use a fuse of the specified rating or type Never use a substitute of the fuse or never make a short circuit of the fuse 8 When connecting and disconnecting the test leads connect the ground lead black one first When disconnecting them the ground lead must be disconnected last 9 Always keep your fingers below the finger guards on the probe when making measurements 10 Be sure to disconnect the test pins from the circuit when changing the function 11 Before starting measurement make sure that the fu
25. s is tested 2 How to use D Connect the plug of black test lead to COM measuring input terminal and plug of red test lead to gt terminal Set the function switch at 4 and select with the SELECT switch For PC510a Set the function switch at gt For PC500a Apply the black test pins to the cathode of the diode and the red test pin to the anode Check reading for judgment of good or defective A zero reading indicates a shorted diode defective An OL indicates an open diode defective Apply the red test pins to the cathode of the diode and the black test pin to the anode The display shows OL if diode is good Any other readings indicated the diode is resistive or shorted defective 5 After measurement release the red and black test pins from the object measured Note The input terminals release voltage is about 3 5V 5 5 3 Resistance Measurement N CAUTION The reading may vary because of external inductance when measuring high resistance value 1 Applications Resistance of resistors and circuits is measured 2 Measuring ranges 7 ranges from 50 000 to 50 00MQ 3 Measurement procedure Connect the plug of black test lead to COM input terminal and plug of red test lead to Q input terminal Set the function switch to 2 5 and select O by pressing the SELECT button Apply the red and black test pins to an object to measure
26. sor of K 250PC to an object to measure Read the value in the display After measurement release the sensor from the object measured Note Be sure to insert temperature probe with correct polarities K 250PC Standard Accessory can be measured from 50 to 250 C You can also use a K type adapter K AD Optional accessory to adapt other standard K type mini plug temperature probes 5 5 Capacitance Measurement and Testing Diode Resistance Measurement and Checking Continuity N CAUTION Discharge the capacitance before measurement 5 5 1 Capacitance Measurement 1 Application Measures capacitance of condensor 2 Measuring ranges 6 ranges from 50 00nF to 9999 3 Measurement procedure Connect the plug of black test lead to COM measuring input terminal and plug of red test lead to 4 measuring terminal Set the function switch to 4F gt and select 4 by pressing the SELECT button For PC510a Set the function switch to JF For PC500a Apply the red and black test pins to an object to measure Read the value on the display After measurement release the red and black test pins from the object measured Note While data communication to PC Capacitance readout can be sent to PC correctly up to 500 0 range because of low response speed for large capacitance measurement 5 5 2 Testing Diode 1 Application The quality of diode
27. t eee eee 21 5 7 How to use Optional Product esses ee e 24 6 MAINTENANCE 6 1 Maintenance and PELIH ehh eaaa nnn nen nen nnne nnn nn nn 6 2 Calibration 6 3 Replacement 6 4 Storage 7 AFTER SALE SERVICE 7 1 Warranty and Provision Pee boh 30 31 7 2 Repair 7 3 SANWA web site 8 SPECIFICATIONS 8 1 General Specification 8 2 Measurement Range and Accuracy Pet Fee FEE EH TEE LE 28 28 28 29 30 32 34 1 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Before use read the following safety precautions This instruction manual explains how to use your new digital multimeter PC500a and PC510a safely Before use please read this manual thoroughly and keep it together with the product for your reference The instruction given under the heading WARNING must be followed to prevent accidental burn or electrical shock 1 1 Explanation of Warning Symbols The meaning of the Symbols used in this manual and attached to the product are explained as follows A Very important instruction for safe use The warning messages are intended to prevent accidents such as burn and electrical shock to operating personnel The caution messages are intended to prevent damage to the instrument A Dangerous voltage Take care not to get an elect
28. to phase voltage which is significantly higher than the phase to earth voltage 4 Do not apply an input exceeding the maximum rated current to the input terminals 5 Before starting measurement turn OFF the power switch of the circuit to separate the measuring part and connect the test leads firmly sanwa 5 6 1 Current Measurement 10 DCA Maximum rating input value 10ADC ACA Maximum rating input value 10AAC 1 Applications DCA Current in batteries and DC circuits is measured ACA Current in AC circuits is measured 2 Measuring ranges 2 ranges for 5 000A 10 00A 3 Measurement procedure D Connect the plug of black test lead to COM measuring input terminal and plug of red test lead to A measuring terminal Set the function switch at A and select either or with the SELECT button 3n the circuit to measure and apply the red and black test pins in series with load For measurement of DCA apply the black test pin to the negative potential side of the circuit to measure and the red test pin to the positive potential side in series with load For measurement of ACA apply the red and black test pins to the circuit to measure in series with load Apply the red and black test pins to the circuit to measure Read the value on the display After measurement remove the red and black test pins from the circuit measured Note 10A continuous 5 6 2 Current Measurement J
Download Pdf Manuals
Related Search