Test Products International 183A User Manual
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A. INTRODUCTION
1.
Congratulations!!
Thank you for purchasing TPI products. The meter is easy
to use and is built to last. It is backed by a 3 year limited
warranty. Please remember to complete and return your
product warranty registration card.
2.
Product Description
The 183A is a hand-held autoranging DMM. The 183A
measures ACV, DCV, ACA, DCA, Resistance, Frequency,
Duty Cycle, Diodes, Capacitance, Temperature and
Continuity.
The 183A also features:
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REC
Records Min/Max readings during
specified measurement intervals.
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RANGE
Allows the user to manually range the
183A instead of autoranging.
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HOLD
Holds the reading on the display for
easy viewing.
•
REL
Displays the value as a difference to
a reference value
•
AUTO OFF Preserves battery life.
The 183A comes complete with the following accessories:
183A Instrument
Zippered Vinyl Carrying Case
Rubber Boot
Test Lead Set
Instruction Manual
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
2.
Product Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
3.
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-11
D. MEASUREMENT TECHNIQUES
1.
Controls and Functions . . . . . . . . . . .12
a) Push Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . .12
b)
Rotary Switch . . . . . . . . . . . .13
c)
Input Jacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
d)
Disable Auto Power Off . . . .13
2.
Step by Step Procedures:
a) Measuring DC Volts . . . . . . .14
b)
Measuring AC Volts . . . . . . .15
c) Measuring DC Amps . . . . . .16
d) Measuring AC Amps . . . . . .17
e) Measuring Resistance . . . . .18
f)
Measuring Diodes . . . . . . . .19
g) Continuity Buzzer . . . . . . . . .20
h)
Measuring Capacitance . . . .21
i)
Measuring Frequency . . . . . .22
j)
Measuring Temperature . . . .23
k)
Record Mode . . . . . . . . . . . .24
l)
Relative Mode . . . . . . . . . . .24
F.
MAINTENANCE
1.
Testing Fuses in Circuit . . . . . . . . . . . .25
2.
Fuse Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
3.
Battery Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
4.
Cleaning Your Meter . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
G. TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE . . . . . . . . . . .27