IDEAL ND 3511-1 Instructions Manual

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#61-320 320 Series Grade Multimeter ...

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2 WARNING! 1. DO NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES EXCEED THESE RATINGS: • Voltage is not to exceed 1000 Volts. • Resistance, Capacitance, Logic and Continuity functions are not to be performed on circuits capable of delivering greater than 600 Vol...

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3 1 4 3 1. Min/Max Switch • Pressing this button once results in the displayed maxi- mum value of the current reading. • Pressing the min/max button once more results in the displayed minimum value of the current reading. • If pressed a third...

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2. Range Button • Pressing the range button selects the manual ranging mode. • When the range button is pressed RANGE will appear in the upper left of the LCD display. • WHen in the manual range mode, pressing the range button changes the mea...

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5 Overload Protection Function Overload Protection VAC & VDC 1000V ADC µA input: 600V RMS 16A/500V Ohms (Ω) 600VAC/600VDC Diode 600VAC/600VDC Continuity 600VAC/600VDC Unit of Measure Multipliers For your reference, the following symbols are o...

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6 True RMS AC Volt Range Resolution Accuracy Max. Display 600mV 0.1mV 600.0 6V 1mV ±(0.9% reading 6.000 60V 10mV + 5 digits) 60.00 600V 100mV 600.0 750V 1V 750 AC Conversion Type: Conversions are average sensing RMS calibrated. Input Impedance: 10M�...

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7 DC Volts Range Resolution Accuracy Max. Display 600mV 100µV 600.0 6V 1mV ±(0.5% reading 6.000 60V 10mV + 2 digits) 60.00 600V 100mV 600.0 1000V 1V 1000 Input Impedance: 10MΩ (over 1000MΩ in 600mV range) To Measure DC Voltage: 1. Plug the bla...

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DC Current Range Resolution Accuracy Voltage Max Burden 600µA 0.1µA ±(1.0% reading < 4mV / µA 600.0 6000µA 1µA + 2 digits) 6.000 Overload Protection: µA input: 600V RMS To Measure DC Current: 1. Plug the black test lead into the COM port...

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9 Frequency/RPM Range Resolution Sensitivity Accuracy 6000Hz 1Hz 60KHz 10Hz 100mV RMS Frequency: 600KHz 100Hz 0.01% ±1 digit 6MHz 1KHz 250mV RMS 60MHz 10KHz 1V RMS Overload Protection: 600V rms *Less than 20Hz the sensitivity is 1.5V To Measure Fre...

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10 Resistance (Ohms) Range Resolution Accuracy Max. Display 600Ω 0.1Ω 600.0 6KΩ 1Ω ±(0.7% reading 6.000 60KΩ 10Ω + 2 digits) 60.00 600KΩ 100Ω 600.0 6MΩ 1KΩ 6.000 60MΩ 10KΩ 60.00 Open Circuit Voltage: -1.3V approx. To Measure ...

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Multiplication Guide for Ohms (Ω): 400 = Meter indicates actual resistance 4k = Multiply meter display reading by 1,000 to acquire actual resistance. 40k = Multiply meter display reading by 1,000 to acquire actual resistance. 400k = Multiply mete...

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12 Determining Resistor Values: To determine the value of a resistor, use the color bands on the resistor and the table on the following page. Resistor Color Code Table 1st 2nd Tolerance Color Digit Digit Multiplier (Percentage) Black 0 0 1 Brown 1 1...

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Diode Testing Function Resolution Accuracy Max.Test Max.Open Current Circuit Voltage 1mV +(1.5% +5)* 1.5mA 3V * For 0.4V to 0.8V. Overload Protection: 600V rms max Diode Check: To ensure a proper functioning diode, the meter will develop a voltage a...

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14 Capacitance Range Resolution Accuracy 6nF 1pF 60nF 10pF 600nF 100pF ±(1.9% rading 6µF 1nF + 8 digits) 60µF 10nF 600µF 100nF 6mF 1µF Overload Protection: 600V rms To Measure Capacitance: 1. Plug the black test lead into the COM port and the ...

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Continuity Check To Verify Continuity: A continuity test ensures that all circuit connections are intact. 1. Plug the black test lead into the COM port and the red test lead into the Hz V Ω µA port. 2. Set the rotary switch to the ...

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16 Accessories For AC Current Clamp (61-451): 1. Plug the black test lead of the clamp adapter handle into the COM port and the red test lead into the Hz V Ω µA port. 2. Set the rotary switch to the V position. 3. Press the range butt...

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17 General Specifications LCD Display: 6000 count maximum reading Polarity Indication: Automatic, negative indicated, positive implied Overrange Indication: “OL” or “-OL” Low Battery Indication: “ ” when the battery voltage drops b...

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18 Maintenance Battery Installation or Replacement: The #61-320 is powered by two 1.5V batteries. 1. Remove the test leads from the front terminals and turn the meter off. 2. Remove the screw from the battery cover and lift to remove. 3. Replace...

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19 Fuse Replacement 1. Remove the test leads from the front terminals and turn the meter off. 2. Remove the screw from the battery cover and lift to remove. 3. Remove the screws from the bottom case and the inside of the battery cover and lift t...

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Lifetime Limited Warranty This meter is warranted to the original purchaser against defects in material or workmanship for the lifetime of the meter. During this warranty period, IDEAL INDUSTRIES, INC. will, at its option, replace or repair the defec...