Test Products International 183 - Manual (Page 2)

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A. INTRODUCTION
1. Congratulations!!
Thank you for purchasing a TPI Digital Multimeter. The
Triple Display 183 is an innovative new concept in DMM
design. The unique display enables you to view more than
one event at a time. This eliminates the hassle of switching
back and forth to review minimum, maximum or preset
comparative values. The meter is also easy to use and built
to last. The 183 is covered by a 3 Year Limited Warranty.
2. Product Description
The 183 is a hand-held autoranging DMM. The backlit LCD
can display three readings at one time. In addition to basic
functions of ACV, DCV, ACA, DCA, , Diode Test and
Continuity, the 183 measures Frequency (Hz) and
Capacitance. The 183 also has RS232 output and software
for recording information into a PC.
The 183 also features:
• REC Records Min/Max and Average readings during
specified measurement intervals. Time refer-
ence can also be displayed to determine when
the values were recorded.
• COMP Compare actual reading to preset HI and LOW
values for Pass/Fail testing of components.
• HOLD Two-hold system automatically holds the
previous stable reading when a new one is
obtained.
The 183 comes complete with the following
accessories:
Battery
Rubber Boot
Test Lead Set
Instruction Manual
TABLE OF CONTENTS
page
A. INTRODUCTION
1.
Congratulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
2. Product Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
3. EC Declaration of Conformity . . . . . . . . . . .4
B. SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
C. TECHNICAL DATA
1.
Features and Benefits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
2. Product Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
3. Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
D. MEASUREMENT TECHNIQUES
1. Controls and Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
a) Disable Auto Power Off . . . . . . . . . .13
b) Activating PC Communications . . . .13
2. Step by Step Procedures:
a) Measuring DC Volts . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
b) Measuring AC Volts . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
c) Measuring DC Amps . . . . . . . . . . . .18
d) Measuring AC Amps . . . . . . . . . . . .20
e) Measuring Resistance . . . . . . . . . . .21
f) Measuring Diodes . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
g) Continuity Buzzer . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
h) Measuring Capacitance . . . . . . . . . .24
i) Measuring Frequency . . . . . . . . . . .25
j) Record Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
k) Compare Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
l) Relative % Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
m) Two-Hold System . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
n) RS-232C Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
E. ACC ESSORIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
F. MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
G. TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34