Triplett 9045 multimeter
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1. AC Current Range Resolution Accuracy cles Ouh 2 5 rdg 5 digits u paul 2 0 rdg 5 digits ot 2 5 rdg 5 digits Overload Protection 800mA 600V fuse below 6A range 10A 600V fuse for 6A and 10A ranges Frequency Max Current Input 50Hz to 400Hz 10A for 15 sec each 15 min Measuring Voltage Drop Full range is 300mV Display True RMS 11 Triplett Model 9045 Resistance Resolution Accuracy 1 0 rdg 5 digits 60KQ 102 600KQ 1002 6MQ 1KQ 5 ag 60MQ TOKO 2 0 rdg 5 digits A Overload Protection All ranges 600V DC or AC RMS for less than 10 sec CAT I Diode Test and Continuity Beeper Range Resolution Accuracy Displays actual diode voltage in Volts Forward DC currrent about 1mA Open circuit volage about 2 8V 1 Beeper sounds if Continuity Resistance is less than approx 120 Ohms Open circuit volage about 2 8V AN Overload Protection All ranges 600V DC or AC RMS for less than 10 sec CAT I Capacitance Range Resolution Accuracy 40nF 10pF 5 0 rdg 10 LSD 400nF 100pF 4uF nF 3 0 rdg 5 LSD A NE 20 0 rdg 20 LSD A Overload Protection 600V DC or AC RMS for 30 sec max CAT I REL residual zero reading Not accurate below 10nF Frequency Range Resolution Accuracy 9 999Hz 0 001Hz 99 99Hz 0 01Hz2. Failure to observe this precaution may result in damage to the meter or injury to the user 2 13 Insert the test leads in the jacks specified in the instructions for performing particular tests Inserting the test leads in incorrect jacks can damage the meter and or injure the user 2 14 Do not exceed the maximum voltage or current limitations of the meter see product specifications Doing so may damage the meter and or injure the user 2 15 Do not apply voltage or current to the input of the meter when it is set to any of the Ohms Q ranges Doing so may damage the meter and or injure the user 2 16 Do not apply voltage or current to the input of the meter when it is set to the Diode Test 4 or Continuity Beeper modes Doing so may damage the meter and or injure the user 2 17 Do not attempt to measure a voltage source with the test leads plugged into the meter s uA mA or 10A jacks Doing so may damage the meter and or injure the user 2 18 Do not rotate the Function switch with the test leads connected to the circuitry to be tested Doing so may damage the meter or the circuitry and or injure the user 2 19 Replace fuses only with exact or equivalent fuses Do not bridge fuses out of circuit Failure to observe this precaution may result in damage to the meter or injury to the user Triplett Model 9045 4 2 20 Do not apply voltages to the input of the meter which are elevated above the earth ground potential by more
3. UCAP jack VOLT Ohm FREQ 7 2 10 7 Connect the test leads to the circuit to be measured and read the voltage of the signal to be measured 7 2 10 8 To measure Frequency press and release the Hz DUTY button The display will change to a frequency readout Observe the position of the decimal point and the annunciator to determine the units of measure i e Hz kHz etc Press the button again to measure Duty Cycle in Press the button again to return to the AC Voltage measurement mode Notes The REG test is very sensitive and is intended to measure low level signals in electronic circuitry If it is used to measure the frequency of an AC power line even small amounts of noise or distortion on the line may cause er ratic readings 8 MAINTENANCE Your Triplett Model 9045 DMM is a precision measuring instrument and when used as described in this manual should not require maintenance However periodic calibration of the meter will insure that it is accurate and per forming in accordance with its design specifications A one year calibration inter val is suggested To clean the outside of the meter use a cloth dampened with a mild detergent solution Do not use any abrasive cleansers or chemical solvents that may dam age the case of the meter Triplett Model 9045 28 TRIPLETT PRODUCT RETURN INSTRUCTIONS In the unlikely event that you must return your Triplett equipment for repair the following steps must be taken 1 C
4. 60 00 Diode Test indicates true voltage across diode Continuity Beeper Data HOLD button Defeatable Auto Power Off RELative mode Min Max Memory mode Fused Current Ranges Overload protection Double Insulated Shock Resistant Overmolded Case with Built in Stand Safety Designed to Comply with IEC 1010 1 CE CAT III 600V and CAT II 1000V Rated 3 Year Warranty Includes Safety Test Leads with Screw On Alligator Clips Thermocouple Probe and Adaptor 9 Volt Battery 9 Triplett Model 9045 5 SPECIFICATIONS 5 1 Display 5 2 Display Resolution 5 3 Overrange Indication 5 4 Measurement Rate 5 5 Low Battery Annunciator 5 6 Operating Conditions Temperature Relative Humidity 5 7 Storage Conditions Temperature Relative Humidity 5 8 Case Dimensions 5 9 Weight 5 10 Battery 5 11 Battery Life 5 12 Fuse 3 Insulation 4 Approvals an 1 1 Note 0 8 20 3mm high LCD 6000 counts 0000 to 5999 Displays OL 2 to 3 measurements per second 0 to 40 degrees C 32 to 104 degrees F less than 80 20 to 60 degrees C 4 to 140 degrees F less than 90 177 x 93 x 39mm LxWxH 7 0 x 3 7 x 1 5 inches L x Wx H 300 grams 0 7 Ibs w battery w o leads 1 standard 9 volt alkaline battery Triplett PN 37 48 approx 100 hours 800mA 600 volt FAST 5 x 20mm fuse for uA or mA ranges Triplett PN 3207 131 10A 600 volt FAST 1 4 x 1 fuse for 10A range
5. 9045 2 1 06 2 SAFETY RULES amp WARNINGS 2 1 Read all instructions in this manual before using this meter Failure to do so may result in damage to the meter or injury to the user 2 2 Prior to using the meter in any situation which could result in injury to the user in order to verify that the meter is functional and producing a valid reading test the meter on a circuit s known to have potentials equivalent to the potential that is to be measured For example before using the meter to determine if an AC power line is energized with 120VAC test the meter ona line known to be energized with 120VAC Failure to do so may result in damage to the meter or injury to the user 2 3 Do not use this meter with its case open or with parts removed Doing so may damage the meter and or injure the user 2 4 When using this meter in schools and workshops responsible teachers or skilled personne must control the usage of this meter Failure to observe this precaution may result in damage to the meter or injury to the user 2 5 Follow the recommendations of any Trade Organizations or Regulatory Agencies whose scope encompasses the use of this meter Failure to do so may result in damage to the meter or injury to the user 2 6 Do not open this meter for maintenance without first disconnecting the test leads from all external circuitry Failure to observe this precaution may result in damage to the meter or injury to the user 2 7 Repairs and mai
6. Triplett PN PN 3207 128 Double Insulated Protection Class II IEC 1010 1 EN61010 1 Overvoltage Category Installation Category Category and II to 1000 volts DC Category and II to 750 volts AC Category II to 600 volts AC DC CE EMC LVD a The following accuracy specifications are valid at 23 degrees C 5 degrees C Relative Humidity less than 75 b The specifications are in the form x of reading LSD where LSD is Least Significant Digit Triplett Model 9045 10 DC Voltage Range Resolution Accuracy 600mV 0 1mV 6V Pe SOV 0 5 rdg 5 digits 600V 1000V 0 8 rdg 5 digits Input Impedance All ranges are 10MQ except 600mV range is greater than 1000MQ Overload Protection 1000V DC or 750V AC RMS Sine CAT II TRMS AC Voltage Range Resolution Accuracy 6V imV 60V 0 8 rdg 5 digits 600V 750V 1 2 rdg 5 digits Input Impedance All ranges are 10MQ Frequency 50Hz to 400Hz Overload Protection 1000V DC or 750V AC RMS Sine CAT II Display True RMS DE Current Range Resolution Accuracy 600uA 0 1uA 9 my 5000p TA 2 0 rdg 5 digits 60mA 10uA i 500mA AMA 1 5 rdg 5 digits 6A 1mA P wa TOA TOMA 2 0 rdg 5 digits Overload Protection 800mA 600V fuse below 6A range JA 600Fuse for 6A and 10A Ranges Max Current Input 10A for 15 sec each 15 min Measuring Voltage Drop Full range is 300mV
7. term storage under unfavor able conditions Failure to observe this precaution may result in damage to the meter or injury to the user Triplett Model 9045 6 2 39 Do not use the meter if it may have been damaged in transport Failure to observe this precaution may result in damage to the meter or injury to the user 2 40 Always connect one of the meter s alligator clips to the low side of a power circuit first Never clamp onto a hot wire first usually red black or blue in AC wiring circuits If you clamp onto a hot wire first and touch the other probe you could receive a shock Failure to observe this precaution may result in damage to the meter or injury to the user 2 41 To avoid damage to the meter and possible user injury disconnect test leads from test points before changing the function range Failure to observe this precaution may result in damage to the meter or injury to the user 2 42 Avoid usage near strong magnetic fields magnets loudspeakers transformers motors coils relays contactors electromagnets etc The meter may display readings that are in error causing the user to misinterpret the hazards present For example the meter may indicate a low voltage when high voltages are actually present Failure to observe this precaution may result in damage to the meter or injury to the user 2 43 Avoid usage near strong electrostatic fields high voltage power lines televisions computer monitors etc The me
8. the default mode for the meter When the user sets the meter to a manual range the Auto annuncia tor is turned off MkQHz A combination of these letters or symbols is used to indicate the units of mea surement being displayed by the meter For example kHz kiloHertz might be displayed when measuring frequency or Q might be displayed when measur ing resistance umVAnF A combination of these letters or symbols is used to indicate the units of mea surement being displayed by the meter For example nF might be displayed when measuring capacitance or V might be displayed when measuring voltage Triplett Model 9045 16 a TT TT ET TE TE I AS The bargraph visually indicates how the input quantity compares with the mea surement range of the meter For example if the meter is set to the 6 Volt DC range and 3 volts is applied to the meter s input the bargraph would extend from 0 to 30 half the length of the bargraph indicating that the measured quantity is 1 2 of the range setting This feature is often used for nulling or peaking adjust ments which are easier to visualize on the bargraph rather than examining the numeric digital reading 7 MEASUREMENT PROCEDURES AN WARNING Do not use the meter when the low battery annunciator is displayed This may cause the meter to produce inaccurate readings and lead the user to believe that no hazard exists when in fact dangerous vol
9. until the meter beeps and the Auto annunciator in the display comes on Some modes do not allow the ranges to be selected manually For example the Capacitance and Frequency ranges are autoranging only 7 1 8 Hz Duty Measurement Hz Frequency and Duty Duty Cycle can be measured in two different ways on the 9045 The method chosen depends on the type of measurement be ing made by the user The Hz Duty button is used in both methods See the following sections for specific information on performing the measurements 7 2 Rotary FUNCTION Selector Switch 7 2 1 DC Voltage Measurement AN WARNING Do not rotate the FUNCTION switch with an input applied to the meter If the input voltage is higher than 1000V DC CAT II or 600V DC CAT III do not attempt to measure d Use Caution when measuring voltages above 50V DC 7 2 1 1 Connect the black test lead to the COM jack and the red test lead to the TEMP VUCAP jack VOLT Ohm FREQ 7 2 1 2 Set the rotary FUNCTION switch to the VOET position Triplett Model 9045 20 7 2 1 3 Connect the test probes to circuit being measured The LCD will display the DC voltage Note the position of the decimal point and the units annun ciator when reading the voltage 7 2 1 4 If the display indicates overrange i e OL disconnect the test probes from the circuit immediately The voltage exceeds the measurement range of the 9045 7 2 1 5 To set the range manually press th
10. you wish to test a capacitor discharge it using an approved method before connecting it to the meter Caution Some capacitors can store dangerous lethal charges Discharging these capacitors can be dangerous unless an approved method is used Failure to observe this precaution may result in damage to the meter or injury to the user 2 49 Do not use the thermocouple to measure the temperature of objects that are electrically live Failure to observe this precaution may result in damage to the meter or injury to the user 3 INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS The following International Symbols may be used in this manual and on the case of the meter to identify caution or warn the user of important product limitations or important operational procedures that must be followed to ensure safe usage of the product Low Battery 1 Ground AN See Instruction Manual rw AC DC Fuse CI Double Insulated Beeper pp Diode AV AC or DC Z Dangerous Voltages 3 H Capacitance Triplett Model 9045 8 4 PRODUCT FEATURES RR AR RO OD ND OR UNS AAAAAAAARAAARAARRAAR BSONDHARWYO GS AA RS True RMS AC Measurements to 750 Volts 6000 Count Resolution 61 Segment Bargraph Blue Backlit Display Auto Manual Ranging DC Voltage Ranges to 1000 Volts AC DC Current ranges to 10 Amps Resistance Ranges to 60 MQ Temperature Measurements F or C display Capacitance Measurements to 4000uF Frequency Measurements 60Hz displays as
11. 999 9Hz 9 999KHz 99 99KHz 999 9KHz 0 1Hz 0 001KHz 0 1KHz 9 999MHz 0 001MHz 0 1 rdg 5 LSD Overload Protection Input Sensitivity A Triplett Model 9045 600V DC or AC RMS CAT I 1 5V RMS below 100KHz 5V RMS above 100KHz 12 Temperature Range Resolution Accuracy 58 F to 392 F 0 75 rdg 5 digits 32 F to 104 F 2 degree Fahrenheit 392 F to 752 F 1 5 rdg 5 digits 50 C to 200 C 0 75 rdg 3 digits 0 C to 40 C 1 degree Centigrade 23 C 200 C to 400 C 1 5 rdg 3 digits Overload Protection 600V DC or AC RMS for 30 sec CAT 1 The provided thermocouple is only rated up to 300 F Above this temperature the thermocouple will function but the lead wire may melt or char Duty Cycle Range Resolution Accuracy 0 1 to 99 9 0 1 2 0 rdg 5 digits Overload Protection 600V DC or AC RMS CAT I 13 Triplett Model 9045 STRIPLETT aoe MAX MN CD A P de ARAA li Tunmlunlumumwafubwsfubuntulunfuna wauni wauni dun mlm mil DUTY pry ted FREQ oe oe ok z 6000 Count Autoranging DMM With Bargraph TEMP nt CAT M 600V CAT W 1000V FRONT PANEL OF 9045 Triplett Model 9045 14 6 9045 FRONT PANEL AND LCD DISPLAY 1 LCD Display 2 Test Probe Holders 3 Data HOLD and Backlight Button 4 Rotary FUNCTION Selector Switch 5 Input Jack for Voltage Resistance Capacitance Temperature Fre
12. Model 9045 True RMS Digital Multimeter Instruction Manual AN TRIPLETT CONTENTS PAGE 1 Introduction 2 2 Safety Rules and Warnings 3 8 3 International Symbols 8 4 Product Features 9 5 Specifications 10 13 6 Front Panel and LCD Display 14 17 7 Measurement Procedures 17 20 DC amp AC Voltage 20 21 DC amp AC Current 22 24 Resistance 24 Continuity 24 Diode 25 Capacitance 26 Temperature 27 Frequency amp Duty Cycle 27 8 Maintenance 28 30 9 Accessories 31 10 Warranty 32 1 INTRODUCTION The Triplett Model 9045 is a 6000 count autoranging True RMS handheld Digi tal Multimeter with a 61 segment bargraph in its backlit Liquid Crystal Display At its core is an LSI Large Scale Integration integrated circuit which uses dual slope A D conversion for stability and accuracy The meter can measure AC and DC Voltage and Current Resistance Diode voltage drop Continuity Capacitance Temperature and Frequency Defeatable Auto Power Off Data Hold REL and Min Max Memory features enhance convenience and Overload protection makes the meter resistant to damage from accidental overloads The overmolded case adds ruggedness and presents a stylish appearance AN WARNING This meter is NOT to be used to measure power circuitry exceeding CATEGORY III 600 Volts CAT III 600 Volts Using this meter on such circuitry could result in damage to the meter and user injury 84 866 Rev A Triplett Model
13. ON switch is set to Ohm gt Ya Es Triplett Model 9045 24 7 2 6 1 Connect the black test lead to the COM jack and the red test lead to the TEMP MMICAP jack VOLT Ohm FREQ Ohm gt F a 7 2 6 2 Set the FUNCTION switch to the JE position Press the SELECT CAP button repeatedly if necessary to select the Continuity Beeper mode The 140 annunciator will turn on when the Continuity Beeper mode is selected The LCD display will indicate overrange i e OL 7 2 6 3 Connect the test leads to the device or circuit being tested If the continu ity of the tested circuit is less than about 120 Ohms the beeper will sound and the approximate resistance will be displayed on the LCD 7 2 7 Diode Test Z WARNING Do not apply voltage or current to the meter when the FUNCTION switch is set to Ohm gt n Eas 7 2 7 1 Connect the black test lead to the COM jack and the red test lead to the TEMP 4CAP_ jack VOLT Ohm FREQ 7 2 7 2 Set the FUNCTION switch to the position Press the SELECT button repeatedly if necessary to select the Diode Test mode The annuncia tor will turn on when the Diode Test mode is selected The LCD display will indicate overrange i e OL 7 2 7 3 Connect the test leads to the device or circuit being tested observing the appropriate polarity To test a simple diode connect the red test probe to the Anode of the diode and the black test lead to the Cath
14. ONLY do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you No representative of Triplett Corporation or any other person is authorized to extend the liability of Triplett Corporation in connection with the sale of its products beyond the terms hereof Triplett Corporation reserves the right to discontinue models at any time or change specifications price or design without notice and without incurring any obligation This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights which vary from state to state Triplett Model 9045 32 NOTES 33 Triplett Model 9045 NOTES Triplett Model 9045 34 NOTES 35 Triplett Model 9045
15. ST Triplett Model 9045 30 9 ACCESSORIES 9 1 The Triplett Model 9045 package contains the following items The Model 9045 DMM Test leads for the 9045 Triplett PN 79 760 Bead Type Temperature Probe Triplett PN 79 761 Thermocouple Adaptor Triplett PN 79 799 9 Volt Battery Triplett PN 37 48 Instruction Manual Triplett PN 84 866 9 2 Replacement Fuses 800mA 600V FAST 5 x 20mm Triplett PN 3207 131 10A 600V FAST 1 4 x 1 Triplett PN 3207 128 9 3 An optional carrying case is available for the 9045 It s constructed of Cordura with a Velcro secured flap a belt loop on the back and a padded interior Triplett PN 10 4275 31 Triplett Model 9045 10 Triplett Three Year Limited Warranty The Triplett Corporation warrants instruments and test equipment manufactured by it to be free from defective material or workmanship and agrees to repair or replace such products which under normal use and service disclose the defect to be the fault of our manufacturing with no charge within three years one year on calibration of the date of original purchase for parts and labor If we are unable to repair or replace the product we will make a refund of the purchase price Consult the Instruction Manual for instructions regarding the proper use and servicing of instruments and test equipment Our obligation under this warranty is limited to repairing replacing or making refund on any instrument or test equipment which prov
16. To return to the normal measurement mode press and hold the MAX MIN button until the meter beeps and the MAX and MIN annunciators turn off 7 1 7 RANGE Selection After a measurement mode is chosen by using the rotary FUNCTION switch and the SELECT button if necessary the RANGE may be chosen manually or automatically That is the user has the option to allow the meter to select its measurement range or the user may manually select the measurement range To allow the meter to select the range the user need do nothing its automatic The Auto annunciator informs the user that the meter will choose the appropriate measurement range 19 Triplett Model 9045 To select the range manually press the RANGE button The first press of the button will turn off the Auto annunciator and the meter will be in the range the meter was on when the Auto annunciator was on Subsequent presses of the button will manually select additional ranges The actual range selected can be determined by observing the decimal points and range annunciators on the LCD display Notes The ranges are arranged in sequence starting at the lowest range first and incrementing to the next higher range with each press of the RANGE button When on the highest range the next RANGE button press will set the meter to the lowest range and each subsequent press will increment the meter to the next higher range To exit the manual ranging mode press and hold the RANGE button
17. all 1 800 TRIPLETT to obtain a Return Material Authorization RMA number from Customer Service 2 Enclose a copy of the original sales receipt showing date of purchase 3 Clearly print the RMA number on the outside of the shipping container 4 Return to Triplett Corporation One Triplett Drive Bluffton OH 45817 ATTN Repair Dept Be sure to include a full description of the problem and a telephone number street address or email address where you can be contacted and a return ad dress where the meter can be shipped to upon repair 8 1 Replacing Battery 8 1 1 Remove the test leads from the meter 8 1 2 Remove battery cover Battery installs in the cover Lift lid see drawing and install in cover observing proper polarity 8 1 3 Re install on meter 29 Triplett Model 9045 8 2 Replacing Fuse 8 2 1 Remove the test leads from the meter 8 2 2 Remove battery cover 8 2 3 Remove the 3 screws from the back of the meter case One is behind the stand See drawing 8 2 4 Open the meter case by separating the front and back case shells at the bottom of the meter Gently pull the case apart and set the back of the case to one side 8 2 5 Locate the defective fuse and replace with the exact or equivalent type See meter specifications 8 2 6 Reassemble case of meter Reinstall screws 8 2 7 Verify that the meter operates properly before using it to make measurements Fuse 800mA 600V FAST Fuse 10A 600V FA
18. an 40nF consider using the REL feature to null out any residual reading Residual readings of 100 to 150 counts 1 00 to 1 50nF are typical Refer to section 7 1 5 7 2 8 5 Connect the test leads to the capacitor to be tested Read the measured value from the LCD display Note Capacitors larger than 100uf will take some time to measure 1000uf will take between 10 and 20 seconds to measure If the display indicates OL the capacitor is larger than the meter will measure or it is leaky or shorted Measurements on capacitors with values less than 10nF are not accurate Triplett Model 9045 26 7 2 9 Measuring Temperature AN WARNING Do not attempt to measure the temperature of any surface that is electrically live Failure to observe this precaution may result in injury to the user Do not apply voltage or current to the meter when the FUNCTION switch is set to TEMP C F 7 2 9 1 Remove the test leads from the input jacks of the meter 7 2 9 2 Set the FUNCTION switch to the TEMP position Using the SELECT button select the desired units of measurement C or F Plug the provided TEMP thermocouple adaptor into the COM and WAA jacks The nega VOLT Ohm FRI tive side of the adapter marked plugs into the COM jack Plug the pro vided thermocouple lead into the adaptor observing correct polarity plus to plus minus to minus 7 2 9 3 Read the temperature on LCD display Use the SELECT butto
19. dy on the lowest position i e uA no greater measurement resolution can be obtained 23 Triplett Model 9045 7 2 4 6 To set the range manually press the RANGE button repeatedly if neces sary to select the desired range Observe the position of the decimal point and the annunciators to identify the selected range 7 2 5 Resistance Measurement AN WARNING Do not apply voltage or current to the meter when the Ohm FUNCTION switch is set to Ya f r 7 2 5 1 Connect the black test lead to the COM jack and the red test lead to the TEMP MMICAP jack VOLT Ohm FREQ f Ohm m 7 2 5 2 Set the FUNCTION switch to the el ear position The LCD display will indicate overrange i e OL 7 2 5 3 Connect the test leads to the device or circuit being measured Observe correct polarity if appropriate Read the value of the resistance on the LCD display 7 2 5 4 To set the range manually press the RANGE button repeatedly if neces sary to select the desired range Observe the position of the decimal point and the annunciators to identify the selected range Notes a The 6M and 60M ranges may require several seconds to stabilize b To obtain the most accurate reading on the 602 range short the test leads together and press the REL button to null out any zero error Unshort the leads and proceed with measurements 7 2 6 Continuity Beeper AN WARNING Do not apply voltage or current to the meter when the FUNCTI
20. e RANGE button repeatedly if neces sary to select the desired range Observe the position of the decimal point and the annunciators to identify the selected range 7 2 2 AC Voltage Measurement AN WARNING Do not rotate the FUNCTION switch with an input applied to the meter If the input voltage is higher than 750VAC CAT II or 600VAC CAT III do not attempt to measure f Use Caution when measuring voltages above 30V AC 7 2 2 1 Connect the black test lead to the COM jack and the red test lead to the TEMP 4CAP jack VOLT Ohm FREQ 7 2 2 2 Set the rotary FUNCTION switch to the VOET position 7 2 2 3 Connect the test probes to circuit being measured The LCD will display the AC voltage Note the position of the decimal point and the units annun ciator when reading the voltage 7 2 2 4 If the display indicates overrange i e OL disconnect the test probes from the circuit immediately The voltage exceeds the measurement range of the 9045 7 2 2 5 To set the range manually press the RANGE button repeatedly if neces sary to select the desired range Observe the position of the decimal point and the annunciators to identify the selected range 21 Triplett Model 9045 7 2 3 DC Current Measurement AN WARNING If the magnitude of the current to be measured is unknown always start by setting the meter to the highest range and then to lower ranges until a satisfactory reading is obtained Do not rota
21. es to be defective within three years from the date of original purchase This warranty does not apply to any of our products which have been repaired or altered by unauthorized persons in any way so as in our sole judgment to injure their stability or reliability or which have been subject to misuse abuse misapplication negligence accident or which have had the serial numbers altered defaced or removed Accessories including batteries and fuses not of our manufacture used with this product are not covered by this warranty To register a claim under the provisions of this warranty contact Triplett Corporation s Customer Service Department for a Return Authorization Number RMA and return instructions No returned product will be accepted without an RMA number Upon our inspection of the product we will advise you as to the disposition of your claim ALL WARRANTIES IMPLIED BY LAW ARE HEREBY LIMITED TO APERIOD OF THREE YEARS ONE YEAR ON CALIBRATION FROM DATE OF PURCHASE AND THE PROVISIONS OF THE WARRANTY ARE EXPRESSLY IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED The purchaser agrees to assume all liability for any damages and bodily injury which may result from the use or misuse of the product by the purchaser his employees or others and the remedies provided for in this warranty are expressly in lieu of any other liability Triplett Corporation may have including incidental or consequential damages Some states USA
22. n to change the units of measure C or F 7 2 10 Measuring Frequency and Duty Cycle Frequency and Duty Cycle can be measured in several different ways on the Triplett 9045 The method chosen depends on the type of measurement being made For wideband low level measurements such as measurements in electronic circuitry the cui position on the FUNCTION switch works best For measurement at higher voltages and lower frequencies like 120 VAC 60Hz the VORT mode works best 7 2 10 1 Wideband Low Level Measurements several volts peak to peak up to DUTY 10MHz are made by setting the FUNCTION switch to the FREQ position 7 2 10 2 Connect the black test lead to the COM jack and the red test lead to the TEMP 4CAP jack VOLT Ohm FREQ 27 Triplett Model 9045 7 2 10 3 Connect the test leads to the circuit to be measured and read the frequency on the LCD display Observe the position of the decimal point and the annunciator to determine the units of measure i e Hz kHz MHz etc 7 2 10 4 To measure Duty Cycle press and release the Hz DUTY button The display will change to a Duty Cycle readout in Press the button again to return to the Frequency measurement mode 7 2 10 5 High Voltage Low Frequency 120VAC 220VAC 480VAC 50Hz 60Hz measurements are made in the AC Voltage measurement mode Set the FUNCTION switch to YORI 7 2 10 6 Connect the black test lead to the COMI jack and the red test lead to the TEMP
23. ngerous measuring conditions Allow the meter to warm to room temperature before using Failure to observe this precaution may result in damage to the meter or injury to the user 2 28 Do not modify the meter Changing the design may make the meter unsafe and may result in injury to the user 2 29 Use caution when attempting to evaluate if a dangerous voltage is present The meter will not read AC voltage if it is set to DC nor will it read DC if it is set to AC For example if the meter is set to measure DC Volts it will not measure a dangerous AC voltage even if the probes are inserted into a household AC wall outlet 5 Triplett Model 9045 2 30 Do not touch the metallic portion of one test lead if the other test lead is connected to a live circuit The current from the live circuit may pass through the meter and appear on the unconnected test lead Failure to observe this warning may result in user injury 2 31 Do not attempt to use meter when no display is present on LCD Doing so may damage the meter and or injure the user 2 32 Use caution when measuring circuits containing capacitors Capacitors can store dangerous or lethal levels of electricity even when the circuitry which they are in has been disconnected from its power source Some capacitors could source enough energy to damage the meter and or injure the user 2 33 Use caution when using this meter to measure voltages or currents in industrial applications where High Energ
24. nt is less than 6000uA or 600mA connect the red test lead to the uA mA jack 7 2 4 2 If the red test lead is inserted into the 10A jack set the FUNCTION switch to the 10 A position Press the SELECT button so that the AC annunciator is on Connect test leads in series with circuit to be measured Read the value of the current on the LCD display 7 2 4 3 If the red test lead is inserted into the uA mA jack set the FUNCTION switch to the uA or mA position Press the SELECT button so that the AC annunciator is on Connect test leads in series with circuit to be measured Read the value of the current on the LCD 7 2 4 4 If the display indicates overrange i e OL disconnect the test probes from the circuit and reconnect the red test lead to the 10A jack Set the FUNCTION switch to the 10A position and reconnect the test leads to the circuit Read the value from the LCD If the input current exceeds the mea surement capability of the meter as evidenced by a display of over 10 amps or an overrange display it should not be measured 7 2 4 5 If the displayed value is less than 600 decimal point not shown a more accurate reading may be obtained by setting the FUNCTION switch to a lower range and using a different jack Disconnect the probes from the circuit and rotate the FUNCTION switch to the next lower position Recon nect the test probes to the circuit and observe the reading on the LCD display If the FUNCTION switch is alrea
25. nt modes the SELECT button allows either AC or DC signals to be measured In the Temperature measurement mode the SELECT button allows the meter to display its measurement in either Centigrade or Fahrenheit Ohm a On the ed Akar position of the rotary FUNCTION switch use the SELECT button to choose the desired measurement mode To determine the measurement mode observe the LCD display annuncia tors while the SELECT button is being pressed 7 1 4 Using the Backlite The LCD incorporates a blue LED backlite that aids the user when using the meter in poorly lit areas The same button that activates the HOLD is used to activate the Backlite To turn on the Backlite the I button is pressed and held for 2 seconds or longer Because the Backlite consumes so much power it uses more power than all of the other electronics in the meter it only stays on briefly about 8 to 10 seconds and automatically turns itself off To turn the Backlite off manually before it goes off automatically press and hold the button again until the Backlite turns off Since the HOLD feature and Backlite feature share the same button there is some interaction in their operation A few presses of the button will reveal how to use the button effectively Triplett Model 9045 18 7 1 5 REL Mode Press the A REL button to make subsequent readings RELative to the present reading or to zero out any zero error The button is usually used to zero o
26. ntenance must only be carried out by qualified service personnel or qualified electricians technicians who know the dangers of and the safety rules applicable to this type of equipment Failure to observe this precaution may result in damage to the meter or injury to the user 2 8 Always set the meter to the appropriate range or mode before connecting it to the circuitry to be tested Failure to observe this precaution may result in damage to the meter or injury to the user 2 9 Check the condition of the test leads before making a measurement Do not use the test leads if there is damaged insulation or exposed metal Failure to observe this precaution may result in damage to the meter or injury to the user 3 Triplett Model 9045 2 10 Make sure test leads are properly inserted and seated in the meter s input jacks A loose test lead may cause the user to believe that no hazard exists when in fact dangerous voltages or currents may be present Failure to observe this precaution may result in damage to the meter or injury to the user 2 11 Do not touch the tips of the test leads when making a measurement Do not touch live circuitry when making a measurement Failure to observe this precaution may result in damage to the meter or injury to the user 2 12 Before using the meter examine both the meter and the test leads for damage Do not use the meter if damage damaged insulation exposed metal cracked case burnt smell etc is evident
27. ode banded end of the diode The LCD will indicate the voltage drop of the diode Reverse the connections of the test probes to the diode The LCD should indicate overrange OL If the display reads 0 000 v when the leads are connected in either direction to a standard silicon diode the diode is probably shorted Note The reading displayed on the LCD is an accurate indication of the voltage drop of the device or circuit being measured 25 Triplett Model 9045 7 2 8 Measuring Capacitance AN WARNING Do not connect a charged capacitor to the meter Doing so may damage the meter or injure the user Do not apply voltage or current to the meter when the FUNCTION switch is set to Ohm gt Akar 7 2 8 1 Connect the black test lead to the COM jack and the red test lead to the a HII jack VOLTO FREQ Ohm gt aa 7 2 8 2 Set the FUNCTION switch to the JE position Press the SELECT CaP button repeatedly if necessary to select the Capacitance Test mode The nF annunciator will turn on when the Capacitance Test mode is selected 7 2 8 3 Before testing capacitor be certain it is discharged and disconnected from any other circuitry that may cause an erroneous measurement Z WARNING Use an approved method to discharge the capacitor Some capacitors can hold a dangerous charge and discharging them inappropriately can be hazardous to the user 7 2 8 4 When measuring values less th
28. played value is less than 600 decimal point not shown a more accurate reading may be obtained by setting the FUNCTION switch to a lower range and using a different jack Disconnect the probes from the circuit and rotate the FUNCTION switch to the next lower position Recon nect the test probes to the circuit and observe the reading on the LCD dis play If the FUNCTION switch is already on the lowest position i e uA no greater measurement resolution can be obtained 7 2 3 6 To set the range manually press the RANGE button repeatedly if neces sary to select the desired range Observe the position of the decimal point and the annunciators to identify the selected range Triplett Model 9045 22 7 2 4 AC Current Measurement AN WARNING If the magnitude of the current to be measured is unknown always start by setting the meter to the highest range and then to lower ranges until a satisfactory reading is obtained Do not rotate the FUNCTION switch with the input applied to the meter If the input current is higher than 10A do not attempt to measure F Use caution when measuring current in a circuit with voltages above 30 VAC Do not use meter to measure current in circuits whose voltage exceeds the voltage rating of the meters fuses 7 2 4 1 Connect the black test lead to the COM jack Connect the red test lead to the 10A jack unless it is known that the input current is less than 600mA or 6000uA If the curre
29. quency Diode Test and Continuity 6 COMmon Input Jack for all measurements and tests 7 uA mA Input Jack for 600uA to 600mA ranges 8 10A Input Jack for 6A and 10A ranges 9 RELative button 10 FUNCTION pushbuttons SELECT Hz DUTY MAX MIN and RANGE MAX MN GOI A gt t 1 noo HOOD lt imbmnlinbmlinhanhnhmlnlnlinhml HHBH The numeric digits readout the measured quantity for all modes and functions The minus sign appears if the measured quantity is negative with respect to the meter s COM jack or if the meter is REL ed and the quantity is less than the REL value Only one decimal point is displayed at a time its position indicating the range that the meter is set to MAX MIN Either MAX or MIN is displayed when the MAX MIN mode is activated HO is displayed when the HOLD mode is activated 15 Triplett Model 9045 A is displayed when the REL sometimes called Delta mode is activated is displayed when the Diode Test mode is activated 1 is displayed when the Continuity Beeper mode is activated is displayed when the Auto Power Off feature is activated CF Either C or F is displayed when the Temperature measurement mode is activated is displayed when the battery is low DC is displayed when a DC measurement mode is activated i e DC Volts or Amps AC is displayed when an AC measurement mode is activated i e AC Volts or Amps Auto is displayed when the meter is in an Autoranging mode This is
30. tages or currents are present 7 1 Pushbuttons and their Functions 7 1 1 Using the HOLD feature The 9045 incorporates a convenient HOLD feature This feature freezes the reading in the LCD when the i X button is quickly pressed and released To release the HOLD press the button again Note The QOM annunciator appears in the LCD when HOLD is activated AN WARNING The meter may not show the presence of dangerous potentials when HOLD is activated For example if HOLD is applied when the meter is reading zero and 120VAC is subsequently applied the meter will continue to read zero Failure to observe this precaution may result in damage to the meter or injury to the user 17 Triplett Model 9045 7 1 2 Auto Power Off The 9045 has Defeatable Auto Power Off This power saving feature auto matically turns the meter off 15 to 20 minutes after the last button press or switch actuation The annunciator appears on the LCD when the feature is activated To defeat the Auto Power Off and keep the meter running continuously hold down the SELECT pushbutton while turning the meter on The annunciator will not appear in the display 7 1 3 The SELECT Button The 9045 has several test functions available on one position of the rotary FUNCTION switch To access the different functions the SELECT button is momentarily pressed repeatedly if necessary until the desired function is obtained In the Voltage and Current measureme
31. te the FUNCTION switch with the input applied to the meter If the input current is higher than 10A do not attempt to measure F Use caution when measuring current in a circuit with voltages above 50 VDC Do not use meter to measure current in circuits whose voltage exceeds the voltage rating of the meters fuses 7 2 3 1 Connect the black test lead to the COM jack Connect the red test lead to the 10A jack unless it is known that the input current is less than 600mA or 6000uA If the current is less than 6000uA or 600mA connect the red test lead to the uA mA jack 7 2 3 2 If the red test lead is inserted into the 10A jack set the FUNCTION switch to the 10A position Connect test leads in series with circuit to be measured Read the value of the current on the LCD display 7 2 3 3 If the red test lead is inserted into the uA mA jack set the FUNCTION switch to the uA or mA position Connect test leads in series with circuit to be measured Read the value of the current on the LCD 7 2 3 4 If the display indicates overrange i e OL disconnect the test probes from the circuit and reconnect the red test lead to the 10A jack Set the FUNCTION switch to the 10A position and reconnect the test leads to the circuit Read the value from the LCD If the input current exceeds the mea surement capability of the meter as evidenced by a display of over 10 amps or an overrange display it should not be measured 7 2 3 5 If the dis
32. ter may display readings that are in error causing the user to misinterpret the hazards present For example the meter may indicate a low voltage when high voltages are actually present Failure to observe this precaution may result in damage to the meter or injury to the user 2 44 Avoid usage near strong RF fields radio or television transmitters walkie talkies cellular phones etc The meter may display readings that are in error causing the user to misinterpret the hazards present For example the meter may indicate a low voltage when high voltages are actually present Failure to observe this precaution may result in damage to the meter or injury to the user 2 45 Remove the battery when the meter may be left unused for longer than 1 month Chemical leakage from the battery could damage the meter leading to user injury 2 46 Do not use the meter if there is evidence of chemical leakage from the battery Leakage could damage meter and lead to injury of user 7 Triplett Model 9045 2 47 Observe whether HOLD function is activated The meter may not show the presence of dangerous potentials when HOLD is activated For example if HOLD is applied when the meter is reading zero and 120VAC is subsequently applied the meter will continue to read zero Failure to observe this precaution may result in damage to the meter or injury to the user 2 48 Do not attempt to test charged capacitors Only discharged capacitors may be tested If
33. than 600V AC DC Doing so may damage the meter and or injure the user 2 21 Do not continue to use meter when the low battery symbol is displayed The displayed reading may be in error and lead the user to believe that no hazard exists when in fact dangerous voltages or currents may be present Failure to observe this precaution may result in damage to the meter or injury to the user 2 22 Use caution when working with voltages above 25 volts AC or 35 volts DC Such voltages may cause a life threatening electrical shock 2 23 This meter is not for use by children Failure to observe this precaution may result in damage to the meter or injury to the user 2 24 Do not use this meter to make measurements in adverse environments such as rain snow fog or locations with steam explosive gases or dusts Doing so may damage the meter and or injure the user 2 25 Do not use meter in condensing atmospheres That is do not use meter in conditions where ambient temperature and humidity could cause condensa tion of water inside of meter Doing so may cause injury to the user 2 26 Do not use the meter if either the meter or the test leads are wet either from exposure to the weather or after cleaning the case of the meter Doing so may cause injury to the user 2 27 Do not attempt immediate use of the meter when bringing it from a cold environment to a warm environment Condensation of water inside and outside of the meter may produce da
34. ut a residual resistance reading on the 600 range or the residual stray capacitance reading on the 40nF range This button does not work in all ranges or modes For example it doesn t work in the Frequency Diode Test or Continuity modes 7 1 6 MAX MIN Mode The 9045 contains a convenient memory that remembers the Maximum and Minimum values measured by the meter The feature can be used for a few minutes or several hours to memorize the Maximum and Minimum values measured by the meter To activate the feature press the MAX MIN button when the meter is in the desired range The MAX annunciator will appear in the display and the Auto Ranging and Auto Power Off features will deactivate When the MAX annun ciator is displayed the meter is showing the maximum or peak value in its memory Another press of the MAX MIN button will turn off the MAX an nunciator and turn on the MIN annunciator Now the minimum or valley value in the meter s memory is being displayed Subsequent presses of the button will toggle the meter s display between the MAX and MIN display modes Notes This feature does not work in all measurement modes For example it does not work in the Frequency Continuity Diode Test and Capacitance modes When using MAX MIN the meter is in a manual ranging mode i e the meter will not autorange if the signal being measured is above or below the range se lected when the MAX MIN button was pressed
35. y circuitry is used High Energy circuitry is usually regarded as any circuitry capable of supplying over 4000 watts to a load before a safety device like a fuse interrupts the circuit 2 34 Do not use this meter to measure current in circuits whose open circuit voltage exceeds the voltage range of the meters fuses Failure to observe this precaution may result in damage to the meter or injury to the user 2 35 When you use the meter to check a high voltage circuit do not try to connect both test leads at once Instead clip one probe to the neutral or ground lead of the circuit usually a bare green or white wire in AC wiring circuits using the insulated slip on Alligator Clips Then probe for voltages with the other test lead This helps prevent you from accidentally touching a hot wire since you need to concentrate on only one test lead Failure to observe this precaution may result in damage to the meter or injury to the user 2 36 If there is any doubt about the condition of the meter i e safe vs unsafe remove the meter from service and secure it in a location that will prevent its unintentional use Failure to observe this precaution may result in damage to the meter or injury to the user 2 37 Do not use the meter if it does not appear to work correctly on all ranges and in all modes Failure to observe this precaution may result in damage to the meter or injury to the user 2 38 Do not use the meter if it has undergone long
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