Test Products International 183A - Manual (Page 4)

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INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS
DANGEROUS VOLTAGE
AC (ALTERNATING CURRENT)
DC (DIRECT CURRENT)
REFER TO INSTRUCTION MANUAL
GROUND
FUSE
DOUBLE INSULATION
C. TECHNICAL DATA
1. Features and Benefits
Agency Approval Meets CE and IEC 61010-1 require-
ments. UL Listed to U.S. and Canadian
Safety Standards.
Auto Power OFF Active when APO is on the left side of
the LCD display. Instrument automati-
cally powers off after 15 minutes of
inactivity. You must return the rotary
switch to the OFF position to restart
the meter.
Record Mode Records Min/Max values.
Relative Mode Displays
Range Allows you to either manual range or
use auto range to select the appropri-
ate range.
3 Year Covered by a standard 3 year warranty.
Warranty
2. Product Applications
Perform the following tests and/or measurements
with the TPI 183A 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.
ELECTRICAL
ACV • Measure line voltage.
OHMS • Continuity of circuit breaker.
DCV • Voltage of direct drive DC motors.
AUTOMOTIVE
DCV • Battery and circuit voltage.
OHMS • Continuity of wires and fuses.
ACV • ABS brake sensors.
DCmA • Circuit current draw