5492GPIB B&K Precision, 5492GPIB Datasheet
5492GPIB
Specifications of 5492GPIB
5492GPIB Summary of contents
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... STARTED” IN SECTION 2-2 BEFORE USING THE METERS. The Dual Display Multimeter 5492 & 5491 (also referred to as “the meter” in this manual) are 5 1/2 d igit multimeters with 120,000 count high resolution. Both meters are designed for bench-top, field service, and system applications with a high performance/price ratio ...
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Features The main features provided by the meter are dual, Vacuum Fluorescent Display (VFD) that allows two properties of input signal to be displayed at the same time. (e.g., DC voltage on one display and AC voltage ...
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Options and Accessories At the moment, one option is available for 5492 only, which option can be installed at the factory and a field installable retrofit kit option is also available: ! IEEE-488 interface (Option GP5492) provides full programmability. ...
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... The contents of each section are summarized below. Section 1. Introduction Introducing the general information of features, options, accessories, and operation manual for the 5 1/2 digit Dual Display Multimeters. Section 2. Getting Started Introducing how to prepare the meter for operation and to start taking basic front panel operations and measurements quickly ...
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Introduction Section 2 describes the front panel operational keys, displays, input terminals and rear panel of the meter, adjusting handle, explains general operating features. 2-2 Getting Started Unpacking and Inspecting the Meter ! Carefully remove the meter from its ...
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The rear panel (shown in Figure 2-2) contains a line fuse, the power-line cord connector, an RS-232 interface connector, and a cutout for IEEE-488 interface (optional) connector. Line Power ! ! Figure 2-2 illustrates the location of the Line Voltage ...
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The “line voltage selector” is settable for 100Vac, 120Vac, 220Vac, and 240Vac line voltages. ! The correct fuse ratings: 250mA fuse for 100Vac or 120Vac is selected, and 125mA fuse for 220Vac or 240Vac is selected. Case, Panels and ...
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Grounding the Meter ! The meter is grounded through power cord. To avoid electric shock or injury, grounding wire in the power line cord must be connected. Operating in Explosive Atmospheres ! The meter does not provide explosion protection for ...
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Turning the Meter ON To turn the meter on, press the Power button to “IN” position located on the lower right of the front panel. When the meter is turned on, the primary and secondary displays light for about ...
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Power Switch 2. Measurement Function Selection 3. Range / Comparator Selection 4. Calibration Mode Button 5. Shift key Figure 2-4. Front Panel Pushbuttons ! Press multiple buttons simultaneously. EXAMPLE: and simultaneously to select True RMS AC volts and ...
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Voltage, Resistance or Frequency Measurements ! Press the desired function button and connect the test leads ( described in Section 1-3) as shown in Figure 2-5 to measure voltage, resistance, or frequency. The meter will ...
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Figure 2-5. Voltage, Resistance or Frequency Measurements Figure 2-6. Current or Frequency Measurements 12 ...
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Diode and Continuity Tests ! Each press of toggles the diode and continuity functions. Both functions cannot be selected for the secondary display. The diode test measures the forward voltage of a semiconductor junction at approximately 0.5mA. The beeper generates ...
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WARNING! To avoid damaging to the meter, do not apply a voltage exceeding 500 V peak between the input terminals. Figure 2-7. Diode/Continuity Test WARNING! To avoid damaging to the meter, do not apply a voltage exceeding 500 V peak ...
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Rack Mounting User can mount the meter into a standard 19-inch rack using RK 01 (for single meter) Rack Mount Kit. The front and rear protective holsters can be removed when mount the meter into a rack. To install ...
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Introduction This section provides a complete description of each operation that can be performed by using the pushbuttons on the front panel. All related information for operations and functions are grouped together. 3-2 Front Panel Operations The following operations ...
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Primary and Secondary Displays The meter has a 5 1/2 digit, Vacuum-Fluorescent dual display. This display shows measurement readings, annunciator, and messages. The annunciator indicates measurement units and the meter’s operating configuration. The dual display allows you to see ...
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Primary Display Primary Display indications: 1. Reading rate ( Auto range (AUTO) 3. Data Hold mode (HOLD) 4. Dynamic recording (MIN MAX) 5. Relative mode (REL) 6. dBm indicator (dBm) ...
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Input Terminals The input terminals, shown in Figure 3-2 are located on the left side of the front panel. The meter is protected against overloads up to the limits shown in Table 3-1. Exceeding these limits poses a hazard ...
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Initialization of Measurement Conditions ! Power up default configuration Status: When turning the meter on, it assumes its power-up configuration. The power-up configuration set at the factory is shown in Table 3-2. As configuration data for IEEE-488 address, RS-232 ...
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Power Switch 2. Measurement Function Buttons 3. Range / Comparator Buttons 4. Calibration Mode Button 5. Shift Key Figure 3-3 Front Panel Pushbuttons Table 3-3 Range Scale Value in Slow Reading Rate Function 120mV, 1.2V, 12V, 120V, 1000V ...
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Table 3-4 Range Scale Value in Medium/Fast Reading Rate Function 400mV, 4V, 40V, 400V, 1000V 400mV, 4V, 40V, 400V, 750V , + 40mA, 120mA, 1200mA , , + 12A , , + Hz 1200Hz, 12kHz, 120kHz, 1MHz (3) 400, 4k, ...
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Selecting Measurement Range ( Ranging operations are performed by using the (see Figure 3-3). Measurement ranges can be selected automatically by the meter in “Auto-ranging” or manually operated by the user. ! Auto-Ranging Press to toggle in and out ...
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Selecting Measurement Rate (Rate) The meter takes measurements at one of three user-selectable rates: SLOW, MEDIUM, and FAST. Rate selection allows user to maximize either measurement speed or noise rejection, which affects accuracy (see Table 3-5). The annunciators “S”, ...
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Combination of Dual Display Settings ! Table 3-6 provides the available combination of inputs for the primary display and secondary display in the dual display mode. Table 3-6. Descriptions for Combination of Dual Display Secondary Display Vdc Primary Display Vdc ...
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Entering Setup Mode User may select computer interface, set RS-232 interface (standard) or GPIB interface (option), and beeper mode on Setup Mode. To ensure the remote interface will operate appropriately, user may need to configure the remote interface parameters ...
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Table 3-8 indicates the factory settings and user selectable communication parameters by using RS-232 interface (standard) and GPIB interface (option). Table 3-8. Communication Parameters Menu Item Remote Baud Rate Parity Data Bit Stop Bit ECHO Printer-Only Address Talk (1) Beeper ...
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Operating Arithmetic Functions Using dBm Modifier ! The dBm measurement is used for decibel conversion of power per 1mW consumption into a 600 load and can be applied to Vdc and Vac measurement functions only. Voltage measurement is converted ...
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Selecting Reference Impedance for dBm Modifier ! then to toggle in (and out) the Reference Impedance selection mode. Any of the following 21 types of reference impedance may be selected: 8000 , 1200 , 1000 , 900 , 800 , ...
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Condition 2: then to enter dBm calculation mode scroll to the desired impedance value shown as the following operation example. Operation Example: Using MINMAX Modifier for Dynamic Recording ! “MINMAX” modifier enables the meter to store the minimum ...
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Note: 1. When “MINMAX” dynamic recording mode is selected, the measurement range will be changed to the manual range and will be locked on the current measurement range until the “MINMAX” mode is disabled and user selects other ranges or ...
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Operation Procedures to enable Data Hold mode, and the annunciator HOLD will be shown on the primary display. again to disable Data Hold mode. Note: The Data Hold mode can be used for other arithmetic functions such as dBm, ...
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Using COMP (Compare) Function ! “COMP” function compares the measurement inputs with the pre-set upper and lower limits. The compare function calculation expression is based on counts without decimal point. HI: Measurement value > High (HI) limit value LO: Measurement ...
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The upper limit will be shown in primary display store the high limit value in counts. then and repeat the above steps to set and store the lower limit value. Note: 1. After the upper and/or ...
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Combinations of Arithmetic Functions The meter allows the user to use multiple arithmetic functions (dBm, MINMAX, REL, HOLD, and COMP) simultaneously. The result of one arithmetic function can be computed again as shown in the following operation procedure flowchart. ...
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Table 3-9. Descriptions for Combined Arithmetic Functions Arithmetic Function Operation Sequence 1 dBm 2 REL 3 Min 4 Max 5 COMP 3-14 Entering Calibration Mode TO AVOID DAMAGING THE DEFAULT CALIBRATION DATA STORED IN NON-VOLATILE MEMORY, A CALIBRATION TO THE ...
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Measurement Application Examples 4-1 Introduction Section 4 describes some advanced features and applications that help the user to operate the meter more effectively. The user must be familiar with the basic measurement operations described in Section 2 and Section 3 ...
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Dual Display Operation Examples This section will describe some practical operations of using dual display features. Measuring DC voltage and AC ripple on a rectification circuit display DC voltage in primary display, and AC voltage in secondary ...
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Measuring AC and DC current on a rectification circuit display AC current in primary display and DC current in secondary display or vise versus while testing a rectifier circuit, user may check the DC current component and its ...
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Measuring AC voltage and frequency circuit display AC voltage in primary display and the frequency in secondary display or vise versus while measuring an AC signal, user may check AC voltage and its frequency of ...
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Measuring DC voltage and DC current on a transistor circuit or load display DC voltage in primary display and the frequency in secondary display or vise versus while testing a transistor amplifier circuit, user may check its H ...
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Measuring Resistance by using 2-wire Mode 1. Connect a resistor under test to V( (Hz and below: Do not apply a voltage exceeding 500 V peak between select the 2-wire the primary display. ...
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Measuring Resistance by using 4-wire Mode 1. To measure resistance using 4-wire mode, firstly connect two test leads from V( (Hz and Sense-Hi terminals to one side of the resistor under test, and then connect the other two test ...
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Measuring True RMS AC+DC The meter can measure the true rms value of ac voltages and currents. When and meter will measure the dc and ac signals alternatively then calculate and display the ac+dc rms value by using the ...
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Introduction TO AVOID DAMAGING THE DEFAULT CALIBRATION DATA STORED IN A NON-VOLATILE MEMORY, A CALIBRATION TO THE METER CAN ONLY BE DONE BY AN AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER AND QUALIFIED PERSONNEL WITH APPROPRIATE EQUIPMENT. THE WARRANTY WILL BE EXPIRED IF ...
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... Recommended Test Equipment The test equipment requirements listed in Table 5-1 or equivalents are required to perform the calibration and performance verification test procedures. Alternative equipment may be used as long as the accuracy is at least as good as those listed. Table 5-1 Standard Equipment Requirements Standard Operating ...
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Introduction Section 6 describes how to operate the meter via standard RS-232 interface. It also explains the detail information of all RS-232 interface command sets used in the meter. The remote control operation enables the user either to manually ...
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Meter RXD 3 3 TXD 4 4 DTR 5 5 GND 6 6 DSR Figure 6-1. RS-232 connecting diagrams between the meter and a PC Set up Procedures for RS-232 ...
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Using Commands Note: All RS-232 commands must be entered in the upper case. 6-4-1 Types of Commands The RS-232 commands are grouped in three types: KEY commands, SET commands, and QUERY commands. Key Commands ! There are 16 pushbutton ...
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Query Commands ! The purpose of Query commands is used for requesting the meter to respond its current status. An example of a query command < R1 > is used for requesting the meter to respond its primary display characters. ...
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If RS-232 of the meter is under print-only mode, the meter will print out the measured data when the measurement cycle is completed. The format of printed data will be shown as one of the following: 1. <Measurement Data> + ...
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Set Commands S1 command ! The S1 command is used to set up the measurement functions, ranges, and reading rates for the primary display in the meter. The S1 command is followed by three parameters <f>, <r> , and ...
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Table 6-5. Descriptions for S2 Command Command S2<f><r><x> command, <f>, <r>, and <x> parameters are used to set up the secondary display measurements: <f> for specifying Measurement functions, <r> for specifying ranges, and <x> for specifying reading rate. ...
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Table 6-6 S1, S2 Commands and <f>, <r>, <x> Parameters Parameter S1 <f> Function Vdc 0 Vac 1 Ω/2-wire 2 Ω/4-wire 3 Adc 4 Aac 5 Diode (ac+dc (ac+dc) 9 Continuity A (Ω/2-wire) (1) ...
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Table 6-7. Descriptions for SH Command Syntax SH command is used to set high limit in counts for compare function. SH<s><nnnnnn> <s> sign symbol for the high limit, can be set as “+” or “-“. <nnnnnn> ...
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Table 6-9. Descriptions for SR Command Syntax SR command is used to set the relative base for relative function. SR<s><nnnnnn> <s> sign symbol “+” or “-“. <nnnnnn> six-digit number from “000000” to “199999”. Example: “SR+001000” Rate ...
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Query Commands R0 command ! R0 command is used for requesting the meter to return its current status. The meter will then respond the following 10-digit character string to the host after receiving the R0 command: <h For detail ...
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Table 6-11. Descriptions for R0 Command and Response (cont’d) Response > two-digit hex number; each digit contains 4-bit binary codes <g g <g g > (Bit 7-4 and Bit 3-0) respectively to represent eight ...
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Table 6-12 <f ><r 1 Function f f < >= < > Vdc 0 Vac 1 Ω/2-wire 2 (1) N/A Ω/4-wire 3 Adc 4 Aac 5 (1) Diode 6 N (1) V (ac+dc) 8 N/A (1) ...
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R1 command ! After executing R1 command, the meter will return the current readings in its primary display. For example, a returned character string “+110.234E+0” represents the primary display reading is “+110.234” when the meter executes R1 command. R2 command ...
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Remote Program Examples using RS-232 interface Example Using Quick BASIC ! DECLARE FUNCTION TKDATA! () DECLARE SUB TKECHO () 'DEMO.BAS - This program set the meter to record Vdc measurement on the primary display ' - and Vac measurement ...
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FUNCTION TKDATA LINE INPUT #1, RD$ TKDATA = VAL(RD$) END FUNCTION SUB TKECHO LINE INPUT #1, PROMPT$ PROMPT$ = RIGHT$(PROMPT PROMPT$ <> "=>" AND PROMPT$ <> "*>" THEN 'If not successful then ... LOCATE 24, 1 PRINT "COMMAND ...
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Example Program Using Turbo C ! #include <stdio.h> #include <conio.h> #define COM1 0x3f8 #define COM2 0x2f8 #define COM3 0x3e8 #define COM4 0x2e8 #define RS232 COM1 void init_rs232(void); void send(char); char read(void); void send_buffer(char*); void tkecho(char*); char* tkdata(char*); int scan_key(void); int ...
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void init_rs232(void) { outportb(RS232+3,0x80); outportb(RS232+1,0x00); outportb(RS232,0x0c); outportb(RS232+3,0x03); outportb(RS232+4,0x03); outportb(RS232+1,0x00); } void send_buffer(char *buffer { unsigned int i; for (i=0;i<=20;i++) { send(buffer[i]); putchar(buffer[i]); if (buffer[i]=='\n') break void tkecho(char *buffer) { unsigned int i=0; while (1) { if(buffer[i]==read()) { putchar(buffer[i]); ...
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err=1; while(++retry<10000) if(0x20&inportb(RS232+5)) { outportb(RS232,p); err=0; break char read(void) { unsigned int retry=0; err=1; while(++retry<30000) if(0x01&inportb(RS232+5)) { err=0; break; } return(inportb(RS232)); } 67 ...
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Introduction This section describes how to operate the meter via GPIB interface. It also explains the detail information of all IEEE 488.2 command sets and Standard Commands for Programmable Instruments (SCPI) used in the meter. The remote control operation ...
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Table 7-1. GPIB Interface Parameters Item Parameter 1 Address 2 Talk 7-4 Commands Summary Note: All commands must be entered in the upper case. 7-4-1 Overview of Command Type and Formats There are two types of the meter programming commands: ...
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Note : SCPI stems from IEEE488.1 and IEEE 488.2. Although the IEEE 488.2 standard addressed some instrument measurements, it principally dealt with common commands and syntax or data formats. Please refer to the IEEE488.2 and SCPI reference manual for more ...
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Status Reporting The meter status registers conform to the SCPI and IEEE-488.2 standards. Status Byte Register ( STB) ! Bit7 Bit6 Bit5 OPER RQS/ MSS ESB Bit are not used. Bit 2 ( ERRQ ) - ...
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Service Request Enable Register ( SRE ) ! The Service Request Enable Register that enables or disables (i.e., masks ) corresponding summary messages in the Status Byte Register. The SRE is cleared at power up. Refer to “ Status Byte ...
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Standard Event Status Enable Register ( ESE ) ! The Standard Event Status Enable Register is a mask register that allows the host to enable or disable (mask) each bit in ESR. When a bit in the ESE is 1, ...
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Instructions of Command Sets 7-5-1 IEEE 488.2 Common Commands *CLS Description : Clear the Standard Event Status Register, Operation Event Status Register, Questionable Data Event Status Register and the Error Queue. *ESE <NRf> Description : Set the Standard Event ...
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Description : This command pauses program execution until all operations are completed. Response : Return a ‘1’ after all pending operations are complete. *RST Description : Place the meter in its power-on-reset state. This command does not affect: 1. ...
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SCPI Commands This subsection describes the SCPI subsystem commands for the meter. Table 7-3. Some SCPI Symbol Conventions Text Symbol [ ] | < > ABORT – This commend have not any action on ...
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CONFigure [:SCALar] :VOLTage Description : Set the primary and secondary display to voltage measurement function for the DCV, ACV or AC+DC mode. The <numeric value> parameter is used to configure the measurement range. SCPI <channel_list> syntax. Use @1 to select ...
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Description : Set the primary display to diode with continuity test. CONFigure[:SCALar]:FREQuency Description : Set the primary and secondary display to frequency measurement function. The <numeric value> parameter is used to configure the measurement range. [ [@1] | ,@2 ] ...
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CONFigure[:SCALar]:OFFDual Description : Turn off the secondary display. CONFigure[:SCALar]:OFFRecord Description : Exit the dynamic recording mode ( MAX / MIN ). CONFigure[:SCALar]:RANGe:AUTO Description : Enable or disable the auto range mode. Parameter : <Boolean> ( 0n,1; off,0 ) CONFigure[:SCALar]:RANGe:AUTO? Description ...
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Table 7-4. Return values of measurement range Slow Rate Function 120mV 1.2V DC Voltage 12V 120V 1000V 120mV 1.2V AC Voltage 12V 120V 750V 12mA DC/AC 120mA Current 1200mA 12A 120 1.2K 12K Resistance 120K 1.2M 12M 120M 1200Hz 12KHz ...
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CALCulate Subsystem : CALCulate:MODE? Description : Query the calculate mode type. <literal> format ; Return the type string : Response : DBM - dBm calculate. REC - record calculate LIM - comparator calculate REL - relative calculate NOR - normal ...
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CALCulate :LIMit :UPPer :LOWer Description : Set the compare limits values ( upper and lower limit value). Parameter : <numeric value> six-digit number; For value range : -199999 to +199999. Example : CALC:UPP 123456 CALC:LOW -123456 Notes: The ...
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SYSTem Subsystem : ( SCPI approved ). SYSTem:VERSion? Description : Return the firmware version of the meter. SYSTem:ERRor? Description : Return the next message from the system error queue. Response : <string> format, Table 7 list of SCPI ...
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SCPI Command Summary Command Parameter ABOUT CONFigure[:SCALar] :CURRent [<numeric value>] :AC [[,@1]|,@2] :ACDC [<numeric value>] [,@1] :DCAC [<numeric value>] :DC [[,@1]|,@2] :DIOCtest :DISPlay :RATE <SLOW|MED|FAST> :RATE? [<numeric value>] :FREQuency [[,@1]|,@2] :FUNCtion? [[,@1]|,@2] :OFFDual :OFFRecord :RANGe :AUTO <Boolean>[[,@1]|,@2] :AUTO? [[,@1]|,@2] ...
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Command Parameter CALCulate :DBM :IMPedance [:STAT] :LIMit :FAIL? :LOWer[:DATA] <number value> [:STAT] :UPPer[:DATA] <number value> :RECord :MAXimum :MINimum :RELative :BASE <number value> [:STAT] :MODE? INITiate[IMMediate] :CONTinuous :CONTinuous? READ? READ?? SYSTem :ERRor? :VERSion? Note: “Std” commands means defined in SCPI standard ...
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Remote Program Examples using GPIB interface Example Using Quick BASIC ! ' GPIBEXAMPLE.BAS ' ' This sample program is for reference only. It can only be expected to ' function with a Digital Multimeter This program reads ...
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CALL ibclr(dvm%) IF (ibsta% AND EERR) THEN CALL gpiberr("Ibclr Error") ' Reset the meter by issuing the reset (*RST) command. Instruct the ' meter to measure the volts alternating current (VAC) using auto-ranging (AUTO the error bit EERR ...
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CALL ibonl(dvm%, 0) END '====================================================================== ' Subroutine DVMERR ‘ ‘ ' This subroutine will notify you that the meter returned an invalid ' serial poll response byte. The error message will be printed along with ' the serial poll response ...
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IF ibsta% AND LOK THEN PRINT " LOK"; IF ibsta% AND RREM THEN PRINT " REM"; IF ibsta% AND CIC THEN PRINT " CIC"; IF ibsta% AND AATN THEN PRINT " ATN"; IF ibsta% AND TACS THEN PRINT " TACS"; ...
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A-1 Introduction Appendix A describes the complete specifications of the 5492 5 1/2 Digit Dual Display Multimeter. A-2 Technical Specifications Specifications assumptions: ! One-year calibration cycle. Operating temperature (64 82.4 F). Accuracy ...
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Reading Rates on Dual Display (Readings/Sec) Measurement Functions DCV / ACV DCA / ACA DCV / DCA DCV / ACA ACV / ACA ACV / DCA ACV / Frequency ACA / Frequency ACV+DCV / DCV ACA+DCA / DCV ACA+DCA / ...
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DC Voltage Resolution, Full Scale Reading and Accuracy (1) Range Resolution Rate 120mV 12V 100 V 120V 1mV 1000V 10mV 400mV 100 V M 40V 1mV 400V 10mV 1000V 100mV ...
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AC Voltage (True RMS, AC Coupling Mode) ! Resolution and Full Scale Reading Range S M & 120mV 400mV 12V 40V 100 V 120V 400V 1mV 750V 750V 10mV (1) In Vac ...
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AC Voltage (True RMS, AC+DC Coupling Mode) ! Resolution and Full Scale Reading (1) Range S M & 120mV 400mV 12V 40V 100 V 120V 400V 1mV 750V 750V 10mV (1) Vdc ...
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DC Current ! Rate Range Resolution 12mA 0.1 A 120mA 1200mA 10 A 12A 100 A 40mA 1 A 120mA 1200mA 100 A 12A 1mA 40mA 10 A 120mA 100 A F 1200mA 1mA ...
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AC Current (True RMS, AC Coupling Mode) ! Resolution, Full Scale Reading and Burden Voltage Rate Range Resolution 12mA 0.1 A 120mA 1200mA 10 A 12A 100 A 40mA 1 A 120mA 1200mA 100 ...
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AC Current (True RMS, AC+DC Coupling Mode) ! Resolution, Full Scale Reading and Burden Voltage Rate Range Resolution 12mA 0.1 A 120mA 1200mA 10 A 12A 100 A 40mA 1 A 120mA 1200mA 100 ...
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Resistance (2-wire ! (1) Rate Resolution Range 120 1m 1.2k 10m 12k 100m S 120k 1 1.2M 10 12M 100 120M 1k 400 10m 4k 100m 40k 1 M 400k 10 4M 100 40M 1K 300M 10k 400 100m 4k ...
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Diode Test/Continuity ! Rate Open Circuit Voltage: < +5.0V dc Test Current: Approximately 0.5mA dc Audible Tone: Continuous beep for continuity and single tone for normal forward-biased diode or semiconductor junction Continuity level: Approximately below +50mVdc Maximum ...
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Frequency ! Resolution, Full Scale Reading and Accuracy Range Measurement (Hz) Range (Hz) 1200 5 to1200 12k 10 to 12k 120k 100 to 120k ( (1) Specified accuracy at input >5% of full scale (2) If ...
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Reference Impedance (2) 2 (2) 4 (2) 8 (2) 16 (1) Reference impedance is displayed on the secondary display (2) Reading displayed in watts (Audio Power) (3) Default reference impedance Range and Accuracy Voltage Rate ...
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A-3 General Specifications General Items Warm up time Temperature Coefficient Operating Temperature Storage Temperature Altitude Pollution Degree Over-voltage Category Relative Humidity Common Mode Voltage Dimension Weight Line Voltage Interface Safety Requirement Installation Category EMC Requirement Specifications At least 30 minutes ...
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B-1 Introduction Appendix B describes the complete specifications of the 5491 5 1/2 Digit Dual Display Multimeter. B-2 Technical Specifications Specifications assumptions: ! One-year calibration cycle. Operating temperature (64 82.4 F). Accuracy ...
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Reading Rates on Dual Display (Readings/Sec) Measurement Functions DCV / ACV DCA / ACA DCV / DCA DCV / ACA ACV / ACA ACV / DCA ACV / Frequency ACA / Frequency ACV+DCV / DCV ACA+DCA / DCV ACA+DCA / ...
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DC Voltage ! Resolution, Full Scale Reading and Accuracy (1) Range Resolution Rate 120mV 12V 100 V 120V 1mV 1000V 10mV 400mV 100 V M 40V 1mV 400V 10mV 1000V 100mV ...
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AC Voltage (True RMS, AC Coupling Mode) Resolution and Full Scale Reading Range S M & 120mV 400mV 12V 40V 100 V 120V 400V 1mV 750V 750V 10mV (1) In Vac ...
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AC Voltage (True RMS, AC+DC Coupling Mode) ! Resolution and Full Scale Reading (1) Range S M & 120mV 400mV 12V 40V 100 V 120V 400V 1mV 750V 750V 10mV (1) Vdc ...
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DC Current ! Rate Range Resolution 12mA 0 120mA 1 A 12A 100 A 40mA 120mA 10 A 12A 1mA 40mA 120mA 100 A 12A 10mA (1) Typical at full scale reading ...
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AC Current (True RMS, AC Coupling Mode) ! Resolution, Full Scale Reading and Burden Voltage Rate Range Resolution 12mA 0 120mA 1 A 12A 100 A 40mA 120mA 10 A 12A 1mA 40mA 10 A ...
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AC Current (True RMS, AC+DC Coupling Mode) ! Resolution, Full Scale Reading and Burden Voltage Rate Range Resolution 12mA 0 120mA 1 A 12A 100 A 40mA 120mA 10 A 12A 1mA 40mA 10 A ...
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Resistance (2-wire ! (1) Rate Resolution Range 120 1m 1.2k 10m 12k 100m S 120k 1 1.2M 10 12M 100 120M 1k 400 10m 4k 100m 40k 1 M 400k 10 4M 100 40M 1k 300M 10k 400 100m 4k ...
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Diode Test/Continuity ! Rate Open Circuit Voltage: < +5.0V dc Test Current: Approximately 0.5mA dc Audible Tone: Continuous beep for continuity and single tone for normal forward-biased diode or semiconductor junction Continuity level: Approximately below +50mV dc ...
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Frequency ! Resolution, Full Scale Reading and Accuracy Range Measurement (Hz) Range (Hz) 1200 5 to1200 12k 10 to 12k 120k 100 to 120k (1) Specified accuracy at input >5% of full scale (2) If tested frequency is greater than ...
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Reference Impedance (2) 2 (2) 4 (2) 8 (2) 16 (1) Reference impedance is displayed on the secondary display (2) Reading displayed in watts (Audio Power) (3) Default reference impedance Range and Accuracy Voltage Rate ...
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B-3 General Specifications General Items Warm up time Temperature Coefficient Operating Temperature Storage Temperature Altitude Pollution Degree Over-voltage Category Relative Humidity Common Mode Voltage Dimension Weight Line Voltage Interface Safety Requirement Installation Category EMC Requirement Specifications At least 30 minutes ...
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C-1 Introduction Appendix C describes the basic maintenance procedures to the 5 1/2 Digit Dual Display Multimeter. To avoid electrical shock or damaging the meter, never get water inside the case. C-2 Cleaning the Meter Before cleaning the meters, make ...
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C-4 Accessories and Replacement Parts Standard Accessories (supplied): Model Power Cord TL 36 Test Leads (Red and Black Cap for TL 36 (2pcs) 481-408-9-001 Operation manual 198-304-9-001 Fuse, 2A/250V Fast Blow 6 x 31mm (For 5492 only) 198-305-9-001 ...