Transcription of Controls / Functions / International Symbols
1 International Symbols ~_!---~aCAUTION: RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCKAC (ALTERNATION CURRENT)DC (DIRECT CURRENT)REFER TO INSTRUCTION MANUALGROUNDDOUBLE INSULATIONEITHER DC OR ACFUSEC ontrols and FunctionsPush ButtonsActivates back light for LCD (automaticallyturns off after approx. 70 sec.)RECA ctivates the Min/Max/Ave modeCOMPA ctivates the Compare modeREL%Activates the REL% modeRangeActivates manual rangingEDITA ctivates the EDIT mode for Compare andRelative% functionsHOLDA ctivates two-hold data-hold modeActivates special dual Functions on LCD.(Min/MAx time references)ON/OFFT urns DMM on and offData-HActivates the data hold functionRotary SwitchVSelects the DCV function. Select the bestrange for the voltage to be measuredVSelects the ACV function.
2 Select the bestrange for the voltage to be measuredASelects the DCA function. Select the bestrange for the current to be measuredASelects the ACA function. Select the bestrange for current to be measuredSelects resistance, diode, or continuityfunctionOFFT urns the instrument offmVSelects the DC mV functionVSelects the DCV functionVHzSelects the ACV function (Push the yellowbutton to display frequency of measuredvoltage on lower displayRotary Switch cont dSelects the diode test function Selects resistance function. (Push theyellow button to activate continuity buzzer)mASelects the DC mA functionASelects the DCA function (10A max.)ASelects the ACA function (10A max.)mASelects the AC mA functionSelects the Capacitance functionHzSelects the Frequency functionInput JacksARed test lead connection for currentmeasurements on the 2 and 10 ACA andDCA functionsmA ARed test lead connection for currentmeasurement on the mA and A DCAand ACA functionsCOMB lack test lead connection for allfunctionsVRed test lead connection for all OHM,DCV, and ACV Functions ---~---~------~------~~ Controls / Functions / International SymbolsFAQ1.)
3 Is there a way to measurehigher current with a TPIDMM? TPI DMMs (except the 120 and 126)have the capacity to read up to 10 AAC/DC. Optional adapters areavailable for all models to increasethe current range. Our shuntadapters are available to increasethe range up to 1,000A What other adapters areavailable for TPI DMMs? Various adapters including carbonmonoxide (A771), pressure(A620/630), and clamp-on lowcurrent (A254) are available. ContactTPI for additional Which of the TPI DMMswill measure temperature? All TPI DMMs can measuretemperature by using theoptional A301 K-Typethermocouple temperature Which TPI DMMs canmeasure DC millivolts? All TPI DMMs measure are available with 1 or Which TPI DMMs canmeasure DC microamps?
4 The TPI 126, 133, 135, 153, 163, 183,190, 194, 196, and 440 all have Which TPI DMMs willmeasure capacitance? The TPI 135, 183, 190, 192, 194, and440 all have this What is continuity?Continuity refers to a test performedon wires and circuits to see if abreak(open) exhists. If the wire orcircuit is continuous, the resistancereading will be at or near continuity range on a meterprovides audible indication of acontinuous circuit, allowing quickertests without having to take youreyes off the circuit or wire learn about the entireline of TPI products visit:L TAW DMM -1005 Copyright 2005 Test Products International , Products International , :9615 SW Allen , OR 97005 USA503-520-9197 Fax: Products International , Bronte St.
5 SouthUnit 9 Milton, Ontario L9T5B7 Canada905-693-8558 Fax: ProductsInternational UK House, East ParkCrawley, West SussexRH10 6AP EnglandTel: +44 (0)1293 561212 Fax: +44 By:TPI offers acomplete , Combustibles &Combustion (CEA)Refrigerant LeakDetectorsDigital ManometersTemperature Contact& IR InstrumentsIAQ: Air Flow /HumidityHandheldOscilloscopesDigital Multimeters& Clamp-on MetersAccessories & KitsDMM1. Determine the maximum over voltage installation category (CAT I ~ CAT IV) the multimeter will be usedin and narrow your choice to those meters meeting the requirement. The Category rating for each meteris listed on page 2 in the specifications Narrow your choice by selecting meters with the features required for your intended applications.
6 Forexample, if your applications require a CAT III meter with true RMS, frequency, and RS232 outputcapabilities, the TPI 183 or TPI190 would be good choices. See applications listed below. 3. Finally, select a meter with enough range, accuracy, and resolution for the tests you will perform. Forexample: the TPI 183 and the TPI 190 meet your application needs, but you require precisionhigh-resolution measurements. Then the 50,000 count TPI 190 would be the better choice. DMM Selection Guide120126133135153163183190 ~ 196440 ApplicationMarketFunction100 120 122 126 133 135 153 163 183 190 192 194 196 440 HVACR Electrical Electronic IndustrialThermocouples in furnaces and gas appliances DCmVHeat anticipator current in thermostats ACALine voltages ACVC ontrol voltages ACV/DCVF lame safety control current DCuAHeating element resistance OhmsCompressor winding resistance OhmsContactor and relay coil resistance OhmsMotor run and start capacitors CAPUse bar graph to indicate rapid fluctuations ALLC ontinuity of wiring OhmsMeasure frequency on control and line voltage HzRecord minimum and maximum of measurements RECM easure temperature*
7 DCV**Measure True RMS of distorted or non-linear signals ACV/ACAM easure line current up to 10 amps ACATest continuity of circuit breakers and fuses OhmsMeasure voltage of direct drive DC motors DCVM easure power supply voltage ACV/DCVM easure power supply current ACA/DCAHigh resolution, high accuracy ALLHigh resolution, high accuracy ALLC ategory IV tests ACV/DCVP rocess loop calibration mA OutPower Quality ACV/ACAA udio ACV/ACAV ideo ACVL ogic Tests LOGICW aveform Display AC+DCV+A*Requires either the A301single input or A312 dual input temperature adapters* * * * * * * * * *APPLICATIONSTheValue Leader See page 3 inside forranges, specifications,and Size100, 120, 122, 126 Full Size133, 135, 153, 163,183, 190, 192, 194,196 True Rms183, 190, 192, 194,440 50,000 Count HighResolution190, 192, 194, 196 Wave Form Display440 Process LoopCalibration196 True RMS PlusWaveform440122100 TPI DIGITAL MULTIMETER TERMINOLOGY>> Agency Approval: Test equipment with the CE or UL mark havepassed through tests and are designed with operators safety in mind.
8 >> Record Mode: Record and display the minimum and maximumreadings measured. This feature is useful when looking for trends overa long period of time.>> Auto Range: Meter automatically selects the appropriate range afterthe function has been selected.>> Backlight: Feature allowing the display to be illuminated for easierviewing in low light conditions.>> Basic DC Accuracy: Important specification affecting the overallaccuracy of all Functions on a DMM.>> Resolution: A measurement of how small of a signal a meter candisplay. This specification must be taken into account with accuracy todetermine the overall capability of a DMM.>> True RMS: Allows accurate measurement of non-sinusoidal AC volt-age and current found in many control and switching power supplycircuits.
9 >> Analog Bar Graph: Provides the ability to see rapidly changingsignals too fast for the digital display to see.>> Triple DisplaySimultaneosly display more than one reading at thesame time. This feature is useful when measuring AC volts beacuse thefrequency can be displayed at the same time without having to switchranges>> Sleep/Auto Off: Automatically powers instrument down after 30minutes of inactivity to preserve battery life. Meters with sleep modewill still acquire data during this time>> Data Hold: Freezes the reading on the display. This feature is usefulwhen recording readings on paper or when in hard to see display meters can hold two readings on the display at the sametime.>> Input Impedance: Total resistance of the meter as measured at theinput terminals.
10 Meters with high impedance, 10M or more, causenegligible loading of the circuit under test. This is important becausecircuit loading can adversely influence the displayed reading and cancause damage to the circuit under test.>> Record Mode: Record and display the minimum and maximumreadings measured. This feature is useful when looking for trends overa long period of time.>> Relative Mode: Displays measured value as a percentage of thestored value. This feature is useful for component checking.>> Compare Mode: Compares measured value with stored value. Thisfeature is useful when component matching.>> Audible Continuity: Audible beep indicating a complete circuitconnnection>> RS-232 Output: Transfer data directly to a PC while performingtests>> Process Output: Supply 0 ~ 24mADC for testing current loops andcurrent loop devices>> Waveform Display: The ability to see the actual waveform undertest.
