Test Products International 153 - Manual (Page 2)

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A. INTRODUCTION
1. Congratulations!!
Thank you for purchasing TPI brand 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 153 is a hand-held autoranging DMM. The 153
measures ACV, DCV, ACA, DCA, Resistance, Diodes and
Continuity.
The 153 also features:
• REC Records Min/Max readings during
specified measurement intervals.
• RANGE Allows the user to manually range the
153 instead of autoranging.
• Data Hold Holds the reading on the display for
easy viewing.
• Auto Off Preserves battery life.
The 153 comes complete with the following accessories:
153 Instrument
Rubber Boot
Test Lead Set
Instruction Manual
Battery
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
2. Product Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
3. Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
D. MEASUREMENT TECHNIQUES
1. Controls and Functions . . . . . . . . . .10
2. Step by Step Procedures:
a) Measuring DC Volts . . . . . . .13
b)
Measuring AC Volts . . . . . . .15
c) Measuring DC Amps . . . . . .16
d) Measuring AC Amps . . . . . .17
e) Measuring Resistance . . . . .19
f) Measuring Diodes . . . . . . . .20
g) Continuity Buzzer . . . . . . . .21
h)
Data Hold . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
i) Record Mode . . . . . . . . . . .22
E. ACCESSORIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
F. MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
G. TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE . . . . . . . . . .25