Autoranging Mini Multimeter
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1. 6 MN16 EU V1 3 7 08 TEMPERATURE MEASUREMENTS 1 Set the function switch to the F or C position 2 Insert the Temperature Probe into the input jacks making sure to observe the correct polarity 3 Touch the Temperature Probe head to the part whose temperature you wish to measure Keep the probe touching the part under test until the reading stabilizes about 30 seconds 4 Read the temperature in the display Note The temperature probe is fitted with a type K mini connector A mini d 3 connector to banana connector adaptor is supplied for connection to the Ri input banana jacks CAPACITANCE MEASUREMENTS WARNING To avoid electric shock disconnect power to the unit under test and discharge all capacitors before taking any capacitance measurements Remove the batteries and unplug the line cords 1 Set the rotary function switch to the CAP position 2 Insert the black test lead banana plug into the negative COM jack Insert the red test lead banana plug into the positive CAP jack 3 Press the MODE button to indicate nF on the display 4 Touch the test leads to the capacitor to be tested 5 Read the capacitance value in the display FREQUENCY DUTY CYCLE MEASUREMENTS 1 Set the rotary function switch to the Hz position 2 Press the MODE button to indicate Hz in the display 3 Insert the black lead banana plug into the negative COM jack Insert the red test le2. To avoid electric shock do not operate your meter until the fuse cover is in place and fastened securely 9 MN16 EU V1 3 7 08 Specifications Function Range Resolution Accuracy DC Voltage AV 0 001V V DC 40V 0 01V 1 2 reading 2 digits 400V 0 1V 600V 1V 1 5 reading 2 digits AC Voltage 400mV 0 1mV 1 5 reading 15 digits MEA AV 0 001mV 1 2 reading 3 digits 40V 0 01V 4007 FT 1 5 reading 3 digits 600V 1V 2 0 reading 4 digits 400mV range is not autoranging DC Current 4001A O 1uA 1 0 reading 3 digits ADE 40001A 1uA 40mA 0 01mA 1 5 reading 3 digits 400mA 0 1mA 10A 0 01A 2 5 reading 5 digits AC Current 400pA 0 1pA 1 5 reading 5 digits DAS 4000A 1uA 40mA 0 01mA 1 8 reading 5 digits 400mA 0 1mA 10A 0 01A 3 0 reading 7 digits Resistance 4000 0 10 1 2 reading 4 digits AKO 10 1 0 reading 2 digits 40kQ 0 01kQ 400kQ 0 1kQ 1 2 reading 2 digits 4MQ 0 001MQ 40MQ 0 01MQ 2 0 reading 3 digits Capacitance 40nF 0 01nF 5 0 reading 30 digits 400nF 0 1nF 4uF 0 001uF 3 0 reading 5 digits 40uF 0 01 nF 100uF 0 1uF 5 0 reading 5 digits Duty Cycle 0 1to 99 9 0 1 1 2 reading 2 digits pulse width range 100us 100ms Frequency 5Hz to 150kHz Temp type K 4 to 1400 F 1 F 20 to 750 C 1 C 3
3. 0 reading 9 F 5 C probe accuracy not included 10 MN16 EU V1 3 7 08 Function Range Resolution Accuracy 5 000Hz 0 001Hz Frequency 1 5 reading 5 digits 50 00Hz 0 01Hz 500 0Hz 0 1Hz 5 000kHz 0 001kHz 50 00kHz 0 01kHz 1 2 reading 3 digits 500 0kHz 0 1kHz 5 000MHz 0 001MHz 1 5 reading 4 digits Sensitivity gt 0 5V rms min 1MHz gt 3V rms gt 1MHz NOTE Accuracy is stated at 18 C to 28 C 65 F to 83 F and less than 7596 RH Diode Test Continuity Check Temperature Sensor Input Impedance AC Response ACV Bandwidth Display Overrange indication Auto Power Off Polarity Measurement Rate Low Battery Indication Battery Fuses Operating Temperature Storage Temperature Operating Humidity Storage Humidity Operating Altitude Weight Size Safety Approvals Test current of 0 3mA typical open circuit voltage 1 5V DC typical Audible signal will sound if the resistance is less than 150 approx test current 0 3mA Requires type K thermocouple 7 8MO Average responding 50Hz to 400Hz 4 000 count liquid crystal OL is displayed 30 minutes approximately Automatic no indication for positive Minus sign for negative 2 times per second nominal EA is displayed if battery voltage drops below operating voltage Two AAA batteries MA HA ranges 0 5A 660V ceramic fast blow A range 10A 250V ceram
4. User s Guide EXT TT INSTRUMENTS A FLIR COMPANY Autoranging Mini Multimeter Model MN16 AUTO pt HOLD REL 000 Too Autoranging Mini MultiMeter MN16 Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of the Extech MN16 Autoranging Multimeter This meter measures AC DC Voltage AC DC Current Resistance Capacitance Freguency Diode Test and Continuity plus Thermocouple Temperature lt features a rugged design for heavy duty use This meter is shipped fully tested and calibrated and with proper use will provide years of reliable service Safety TE This symbol adjacent to another symbol terminal or operating device indicates that the operator must refer to an explanation in the Operating Instructions to avoid personal injury or damage to the meter This WARNING symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury CAUTION This CAUTION symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation which m1 ON if not avoided may result damage to the product x o e e This symbol advises the user that the terminal s so marked must not be connected to a circuit point at which the voltage with respect to earth ground exceeds in this case 600 VAC or VDC This symbol adjacent to one or more terminals identifies them as being associated with ranges that may in normal use be subjected to particularly hazardou
5. ad banana plug into the positive Hz jack Touch the test probe tips to the circuit under test Read the frequency on the display Press the MODE button again to indicate 96 on the display Read the of duty cycle on the display noms 7 MN16 EU V1 3 7 08 AUTORANGING MANUAL RANGE SELECTION When the meter is first turned on it automatically goes into Autoranging This automatically selects the best range for the measurements being made and is generally the best mode for most measurements For measurement situations requiring that a range be manually selected perform the following 1 Press the RANGE button The Auto display indicator will turn off 2 Press the RANGE key to step through the available ranges Observe the decimal point and units displayed until the preferred range is located 3 To exit the Manual Ranging mode and return to Autoranging press and hold the RANGE key for 2 seconds Note Manual ranging does not apply for the Capacitance and Frequency functions RELATIVE MODE The relative measurement feature allows you to make measurements relative to a stored zero reference value A reference voltage current etc can be stored and measurements made in comparison to that value The displayed value is the difference between the reference value and the measured value 1 Perform the measurement as described in the operating instructions 2 Press the REL button to store zero the reading in the display The REL i
6. aking any resistance measurements Remove the batteries and unplug the line cords 1 Set the function switch to the Q position 2 Insert the black test lead banana plug into the negative COM jack Insert the red test lead banana plug into the positive O jack 3 Press the MODE button to indicate Q on the display 4 Touch the test probe tips across the circuit or part under test 5 Read the resistance in the display CONTINUITY CHECK 1 Set the function switch to the 9 position 2 Insert the black lead banana plug into the negative COM jack Insert the red test lead banana plug into the positive Q jack 3 Press the MODE button to indicate 3 and O on the display Touch the test probe tips to the circuit or wire you wish to check 5 Ifthe resistance is less than approximately 1500 the audible signal will sound If the circuit is open the display will indicate OL DIODE TEST 1 Setthe function switch to the position 2 Insert the black test lead banana plug into the negative COM jack and the red test lead banana plug into the positive V jack 3 Press the MODE button to indicate and V on the display 4 Touch the test probes to the diode under test Forward voltage will typically indicate 0 400 to 0 700V Reverse voltage will indicate OL Shorted devices will indicate near OV and an open device will indicate OL in both polarities
7. e point where you wish to measure current Touch the black test probe tip to the negative side of the circuit Touch the red test probe tip to the positive side of the circuit Apply power to the circuit Read the current in the display AC CURRENT MEASUREMENTS CAUTION Do not make 20A current measurements for longer than 30 seconds Exceeding 30 seconds may cause damage to the meter and or the test leads 1 Insert the black test lead banana plug into the negative COM jack For current measurements up to 4000pA AC Set the function switch to the pA position and insert the red test lead banana plug into the pA jack For current measurements up to 400mA AC Set the function switch to the mA position and insert the red test lead banana plug into the mA jack For current measurements up to 10A AC Set the function switch to the 10A position and insert the red test lead banana plug into the 10A jack Press the MODE button to indicate AC on the display Remove power from the circuit under test then open the circuit at the point where you wish to measure current Touch the black test probe tip to the negative side of the circuit Touch the red test probe tip to the positive side of the circuit Apply power to the circuit Read the current in the display mar 5 MN16 EU V1 3 7 08 RESISTANCE MEASUREMENTS WARNING To avoid electric shock disconnect power to the unit under test and discharge all capacitors before t
8. etergents 5 USE ONLY FRESH BATTERIES OF THE RECOMMENDED SIZE AND TYPE Remove old or weak batteries so they do not leak and damage the unit 6 IF THE METER IS TO BE STORED FOR A LONG PERIOD OF TIME the batteries should be removed to prevent damage to the unit BATTERY REPLACEMENT 1 Disconnect the test leads from the meter 2 Remove the 2 Phillips head screws located on the back of the instrument and remove the battery cover 3 Replace the 2 AAA batteries 4 Secure the fuse battery compartment cover 5 Dispose of the old battery as required by local regulations You as the end user are legally bound Battery ordinance to return all used batteries and accumulators disposal in the household garbage is prohibited You can hand over your used batteries accumulators gratuitously at the collection points for our branches in your community or wherever batteries accumulators are sold Follow the valid legal stipulations in respect of the disposal of the device at the end of its lifecycle FUSE REPLACEMENT 1 Disconnect the test leads from the meter 2 Remove the 2 Phillips head screws located on the back of the instrument and remove the battery cover 3 Gently remove the fuse s and install the new fuse s into the holder s 4 Always use fuses of the proper size and value 500mA 660V ceramic fast blow for the mA pA ranges 10A 250Vceramic fast blow for the A range 5 Secure the fuse battery compartment cover WARNING
9. ic fast blow 5 C to 40 C 1 F to 104 F 20 C to 60 C 4 F to 140 F Max 80 up to 87 F 31 C decreasing linearly to 50 at 40 C 104 F lt 80 2000meters 7000ft maximum 225g 0 5lb includes holster 135 x 68 x 43mm 5 31 x 2 67 x 1 7 This meter is intended for indoor use and protected against the users by double insulation per EN61010 1 and IEC61010 1 2nd Edition 2001 to CAT II 1000V amp CAT III 600V Pollution Degree 2 CE 11 MN16 EU V1 3 7 08 PER IEC1010 OVERVOLTAGE INSTALLATION CATEGORY OVERVOLTAGE CATEGORY Equipment of OVERVOLTAGE CATEGORY is equipment for connection to circuits in which measures are taken to limit the transient overvoltages to an appropriate low level Note Examples include protected electronic circuits OVERVOLTAGE CATEGORY II Equipment of OVERVOLTAGE CATEGORY Il is energy consuming equipment to be supplied from the fixed installation Note Examples include household office and laboratory appliances OVERVOLTAGE CATEGORY III Equipment of OVERVOLTAGE CATEGORY III is equipment in fixed installations Note Examples include switches in the fixed installation and some equipment for industrial use with permanent connection to the fixed installation OVERVOLTAGE CATEGORY IV Equipment of OVERVOLTAGE CATEGORY IV is for use at the origin of the installation Note Examples include electricity meters and primary over current protection equipment Copyright 2008 E
10. motor on the circuit is being switched ON or OFF Large voltage surges may occur that can damage the meter 1 Set the function switch to the VAC position 2 Insert the black test lead banana plug into the negative COM jack Insert red test lead banana plug into the positive V jack 3 Touch the black test probe tip to the neutral side of the circuit Touch the red test probe tip to the hot side of the circuit Read the voltage in the display Press the MODE button to indicate Hz Read the frequency in the display Press the MODE button again to indicate 9o Read the of duty cycle in the display ONO 4 MN16 EU V1 3 7 08 DC CURRENT MEASUREMENTS CAUTION Do not make 20A current measurements for longer than 30 seconds Exceeding 30 seconds may cause damage to the meter and or the test leads Insert the black test lead banana plug into the negative COM jack For current measurements up to AOOOHA DC Set the function switch to the HA position and insert the red test lead banana plug into the pA jack For current measurements up to 400mA DC Set the function switch to the mA position and insert the red test lead banana plug into the mA jack For current measurements up to 10A DC Set the function switch to the 10A position and insert the red test lead banana plug into the 10A jack Press the MODE button to indicate DC on the display Remove power from the circuit under test then open the circuit at th
11. ndicator will appear on the display 3 The display will now indicate the difference between the stored value and the measured value 4 Press the REL button to exit the relative mode Note The Relative function does not operate in the Frequency function HOLD The hold function freezes the reading in the display Press the HOLD key momentarily to activate or to exit the HOLD function AUTO POWER OFF The auto off feature will turn the meter off after 30 minutes LOW BATTERY INDICATION The icon will appear in the display when the battery voltage becomes low Replace the battery when this appears 8 MN16 EU V1 3 7 08 Maintenance WARNING To avoid electric shock disconnect the test leads from any source of voltage before removing the back cover or the battery or fuse covers WARNING To avoid electric shock do not operate your meter until the battery and fuse covers are in place and fastened securely This MultiMeter is designed to provide years of dependable service if the following care instructions are performed 1 KEEP THE METER DRY If it gets wet wipe it off 2 USE AND STORE THE METER IN NORMAL TEMPERATURES Temperature extremes can shorten the life of the electronic parts and distort or melt plastic parts 3 HANDLE THE METER GENTLY AND CAREFULLY Dropping it can damage the electronic parts or the case 4 KEEP THE METER CLEAN Wipe the case occasionally with a damp cloth DO NOT use chemicals cleaning solvents or d
12. play hold C Degrees Centigrade 3 MN16 EU V1 3 7 08 Operating Instructions WARNING Risk of electrocution High voltage circuits both AC and DC are very dangerous and should be measured with great care 1 ALWAYS turn the function switch to the OFF position when the meter is not in use 2 If OL appears in the display during a measurement the value exceeds the range you have selected Change to a higher range DC VOLTAGE MEASUREMENTS CAUTION Do not measure DC voltages if a motor on the circuit is being switched ON or OFF Large voltage surges may occur that can damage the meter 1 Set the function switch to the VDC position 2 Insert the black test lead banana plug into the negative COM jack Insert the red test lead banana plug into the positive V jack 3 Touch the black test probe tip to the negative side of the circuit Touch the red test probe tip to the positive side of the circuit 4 Read the voltage in the display AC VOLTAGE FREQUENCY DUTY CYCLE MEASUREMENTS WARNING Risk of Electrocution The probe tips may not be long enough to contact the live parts inside some 240V outlets for appliances because the contacts are recessed deep in the outlets As a result the reading may show 0 volts when the outlet actually has voltage on it Make sure the probe tips are touching the metal contacts inside the outlet before assuming that no voltage is present CAUTION Do not measure AC voltages if a
13. rt contact a physician immediately Do not leave batteries or packing material lying around they can be dangerous for children if they use them as toys In the device is going to be unused for an extended period of time remove the batteries Expired or damaged batteries can cause cauterization on contact with skin Always use gloves when handling damaged batteries See that the batteries are not short circuited Do not throw batteries into fire 2 MN16 EU V1 3 7 08 Input Protection Limits Function Maximum Input VDC or VAC 600VDC AC mA AC DC 400mA AC DC AACIDC 10A AC DC 20A for 30 sec max every 15 min Frequency Resistance Capacitance Diode Test Continuity Temperature 250VDC AC Controls and Jacks 4 000 count LCD display MODE button HOLD button Function switch COM input jack 10A input jack REL button RANGE button o oN a e YW N 10 Battery compartment rear V Q CAP Temp Hz uA and mA input jack nnn piu Symbols and Annunciators Continuity Diode test Low Battery micro 105 amps Amps kilo 10 ohms Farads capacitance mega 10 ohms Ohms Hertz frequency Percent duty ratio Alternating current Direct current Degrees Fahrenheit OZzTNAEDPIT I ity o o ABBRE nano 10 capacitance milli 10 volts amps AUTO pt HOLD REL E3 TIE OOI V Volts REL Relative AUTO Autoranging HOLD Dis
14. s voltages For maximum safety the meter and its test leads should not be handled when these terminals are energized This symbol indicates that a device is protected throughout by double insulation or reinforced insulation Improper use of this meter can cause damage shock injury or death Read and understand this user manual before operating the meter Always remove the test leads before replacing the battery or fuses Inspect the condition of the test leads and the meter itself for any damage before operating the meter Repair or replace any damage before use Use great care when making measurements if the voltages are greater than 25VAC rms or 35VDC These voltages are considered a shock hazard Always discharge capacitors and remove power from the device under test before performing Diode Resistance or Continuity tests Voltage checks on electrical outlets can be difficult and misleading because of the uncertainty of connection to the recessed electrical contacts Other means should be used to ensure that the terminals are not live If the equipment is used in a manner not specified by the manufacturer the protection provided by the equipment may be impaired Disposal Follow all legal stipulations regarding disposal of this device at the end of its lifecycle This device is not a toy and is not intended for children It contains hazardous objects as well as small parts that the children could swallow Should a child swallow any pa
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