Test Products International 153 User Manual
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INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS
DANGEROUS VOLTAGE
AC (ALTERNATING CURRENT)
DC (DIRECT CURRENT)
REFER TO INSTRUCTION MANUAL
GROUND
FUSE
DOUBLE INSULATION
ON/OFF, PUSH BUTTON SWITCH
C. TECHNICAL DATA
1.
Features and Benefits
Agency Approval
Meets CE and IEC 1010 requirements.
UL Listed to U.S. and Canadian Safety
Standards.
Sleep
Instrument automatically powers down
after 30 minutes of inactivity, however,
it will continue acquiring data in its
various modes. Pressing any push
button or turning the rotarty switch
returns the 153 back to normal.
Record
Records Min/Max values.
Range
Allows you to either manual range or
use auto range to select the appropri-
ate range.
Auto Off
Preserves battery life. LCD shows oFF
when in this mode.
3 Year
Covered by a standard 3 year warranty.
Warranty
2.
Product Applications
Perform the following tests and/or measurements
with the TPI 153 and the appropriate function:
HVAC/R
FUNCTION
DCmV
• Thermocouples in furnaces or gas
applications.
ACA
• Heat anticipator current in thermostats.
ACV
• Line voltage.
ACV or DCV
• Control circuit voltage.
DCµA
• Flame safeguard control current.
OHMS
• Heating element resistance (continuity).
OHMS
• Compressor winding resistance.
OHMS
• Contactor and relay coil resistance.
OHMS
• Continuity of wiring.
DCmV
• Temperature with optional temperature
adapter (A310).
ELECTRICAL
FUNCTION
ACV
• Measure line voltage.
OHMS
• Continuity of circuit breakers.
DCV
• Voltage of direct drive DC motors.