22-Range Auto
Pocket Size Digital
Multimeter
Quick Start Guide
for installing, setting up and using your new product
Step One
Installing Batteries
Your meter comes with three LR44 button cell
batteries, packed separately.
1. Open the top cover and slide the function
switch to OFF.
2. Use a Phillips screwdriver to loosen the screw
from the battery compartment cover. Slide the
cover inthe direction of the arrow to remove it.
3. Install the batteries, positive side (+) up.
4. Replace the cover and secure it with the screw.
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5. When
appears on the display or the meter
stops operating properly, replace the batteries.
What's Included
•
Multimeter
•
Three button-cell batteries
•
Owner's Manual and Quick Start
22-820
Step Two
Operation
For the most accurate readings, the temperature should be between 65
°
°
°
83
F (18
C and 28
C), with 70% maximum relative humidity.
To turn on the meter, slide the function switch to any position except OFF. To
turn off the meter, slide the function switch to OFF.
To test the meter's display, turn off the meter. Then hold down SELECT while
turning on the meter. All segments appear on the display. Release SELECT to
end the test. The meter enters power lock mode and PWL appears on the
display. If you do not want to be in power lock mode, slide the function switch
to OFF, and then turn on the unit. PWL disappears.
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Step Three
Taking Measurements
Slide the function switch to a position for measurement. Then
press SELECT until the desired function appears.
Measurement
AUTO
×
Ö
§
Ô
Ω
×
mA
For example, to measure a diode, slide the function switch to
§
Ω, then press SELECT twice. Ω appears. Your meter
Ô
automatically selects the range to give you the best reading.
Note the unit of measurement and position of the decimal
point to determine the range. 160.0mV appears in the 200mV
range and 160.0V appears in the 200V range.
°
F and
200mV
2V
20V
200V
500V
20mA
200mA
200
2 k
20 k
200 k
2 M
20 M
Connect the black test lead. Then the red test lead to the
22-820
circuit to measure. Refer to your owner's manual for detailed
Printed in China
07A03
instructions on how to measure different circuits.
AO0159AAA1
Function
Auto Voltage Detect/Measuring.
Measures DC voltage.
Measures AC voltage.
Measures resistance.
Checks for shorted or open circuits.
Check diodes for opens and shorts.
Measures DC current (20/200mA).
Measures AC current (20/200mA).
Range
Display
ddd.d mV
d.ddd V
dd.dd V
ddd.d V
ddd V
dd.dd mA
ddd.d mA
Ω
Ω
ddd.d
Ω
Ω
d.ddd k
Ω
Ω
dd.dd k
Ω
Ω
ddd.d k
Ω
Ω
d.ddd M
Ω
Ω
dd.dd M