APPA 61 Digital Multimeter User Manual
- June 10, 2024
- APPA
Table of Contents
APPA 61 Digital Multimeter
Product Information
The 61/62/62T is a low-cost digital multimeter that can measure various electrical parameters such as AC/DC voltage, AC/DC current, resistance, frequency, diode check, and continuity. The meter is designed to respond to true RMS and is calibrated to the sine wave input. It has overload protection features such as a fast blow fuse and voltage burden. The LCD reading is 1400 counts in Auto Ranging Mode and the Crest Factor (C.F.) ranges from 1.4 to 4 with an additional error of 1.5% to 3%.
Product Features
- AC/DC Voltage
- AC/DC Current (62, 62T only)
- Resistance
- Frequency (62, 62T only)
- Diode Check
- Continuity
- Overload Protection
Product Specifications
- AC Voltage Range: 200.0mV to 750V
- DC Voltage Range: 200.0mV to 1000V
- AC Current Range: 2.000A to 10.00A (62, 62T only)
- DC Current Range: 2.000A to 10.00A (62, 62T only)
- Resistance Range: 200.0 ohms to 200.0 ohms, 2.000 Mohms, and 20.00 Mohms
- Frequency Range: 2kHz to 200kHz (62, 62T only)
- Power Source: 2 AAA batteries
- Dimensions: 74mm x 156mm x 44mm
Product Usage Instructions
Before using the meter, read the user manual carefully and follow the
safety instructions provided. Use the meter only as specified in the manual to
ensure proper protection.
Measuring AC/DC Voltage
- Insert the black probe into the COM jack, and the red probe into the V/Ohm jack.
- Select the desired AC or DC voltage range.
- Connect the probes to the circuit or component being measured.
- Read the value from the display.
Measuring AC/DC Current
- Insert the black probe into the COM jack, and the red probe into the A jack.
- Select the desired AC or DC current range.
- Connect the probes to the circuit or component being measured.
- Read the value from the display. (62, 62T only)
Measuring Resistance
- Insert the black probe into the COM jack, and the red probe into the V/Ohm jack.
- Select the desired resistance range.
- Connect the probes to the circuit or component being measured.
- Read the value from the display.
Measuring Frequency
- Insert the black probe into the COM jack, and the red probe into the V/Ohm jack.
- Select the frequency range (62, 62T only).
- Connect the probes to the circuit or component being measured.
- Read the value from the display. (62, 62T only)
Checking Diodes and Continuity
- Insert the black probe into the COM jack, and the red probe into the V/Ohm jack.
- Select the diode check or continuity range.
- Connect the probes to the circuit or component being checked.
- Read the value from the display or listen for the buzzer sound for continuity.
Note: Always disconnect power from the circuit or component being measured before connecting the probes.
Read First
Safety Information
Understand and follow operating instructions carefully. Use the meter only
as specified in this manual; otherwise, the protection provided by the meter
may be impaired.
WARNING
- When using test leads or probes, keep your fingers behind the finger guards.
- Remove the test lead from the Meter before opening the battery door or Meter case.
- Use the Meter only as specified in this manual or the protection by the Meter might be impaired.
- Always use proper terminals, switch positions, and range for measurements.
- Never attempt a voltage measurement with the test lead inserted into the A input terminal.
- Verify the Meter’s operation by measuring a known voltage. If in doubt, have the Meter serviced.
- Do not apply more than the rated voltage, as marked on the Meter, between terminals or between any terminal and earth ground.
- Do not attempt a current measurement when the open voltage is above the fuse protection rating. Suspected open circuit voltage can be checked with the voltage function.
- Only replace the blown fuse with the proper rating as specified in this manual.
- Use caution with voltages above 30 Vac rms, 42 Vac peak, or 60 Vdc. These voltages pose a shock hazard.
- To avoid false readings that can lead to electric shock and injury, replace the battery as soon as the low battery indicator <appears.
- Disconnect circuit power and discharge all high-voltage capacitors before testing resistance, continuity, diodes, or capacitance.
- Do not use Meter around explosive gas or vapor.
- To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock do not expose this product to rain or moisture.
Caution
- Disconnect the test leads from the test points before changing the position of the function rotary switch.
- Never connect a source of voltage with the function rotary switch in Ω/ / A / /Hz position.
- Do not expose the Meter to extremes in temperature or high humidity.
- Never set the meter in A function to measure the voltage of a power supply circuit in equipment that could result in damage the meter and the equipment under test.
Symbols as marked on the meter and Instruction card
Maintenance
Do not attempt to repair this Meter. It contains no user-serviceable parts. Repair or servicing should only be performed by qualified personnel.
Cleaning
Periodically wipe the case with a dry cloth and detergent. Do not use
abrasives or solvents.
Measuring AC/DC Voltage And Frequency
Testing for Continuity and Diode
Resistance and Capacitance
(Capacitance for 62, 62T only)
Note – To improve the measurement accuracy of the small value capacitor,
record the reading with the test leads open then subtract the residual
capacitance of the Meter and leads from measurement.
CUNKNOWN = C MEASUREMENT – CRESIDUAL
MIN MAX Record (For 62, 62T only)
Measuring DC / AC Current (For 62, 62T only)
Temperature °C ,°F
Manual Ranging and Auto Ranging
Auto Power Off (Battery Saver)
Disable Auto Power Off
Non-Contact Voltage (Volt sense)
- Volt sense switch will be activated on any function or at OFF status.
- Test leads are not used for the Volt sense test.
- Press the Volt sense button. The display goes black, a tone sounds and the red LED lights up to verify the instrument is operational. The Volt sense button must be held down to detect the presence of voltage without use of the leads.
- If a voltage of 50V to 600V (50 to 500Hz) is detected near the top of the meter a continuous tone sounds and the red LED near the top of the meter Illuminates.
Fuse Replacement (For 62, 62T only)
Refer to the following figure to replace the fuse
Caution
- Use only a fuse with the amperage, interrupt, voltage, and speed rating specified.
- Fuse rating: 10A, 500V
Battery Replacement
Refer to the following figure to replace the batteries
Caution
- Replace the batteries as soon as the low batteries indicator ” ” appears, to avoid false reading.
- Batteries 1.5V x 2
Electrical Specifications
Accuracy is ±(% reading + number of digits) at 23°C ± 5°C < 80%RH.
DC / AC Volts
Range | AC Accuracy |
---|---|
200.0mV * | Unspecified |
2.000V * | ±(1.5%+5dgt) 50Hz ~ 300Hz |
20.00V ~ 200.0V * | **** |
±(1.5%+5dgt) 50Hz ~ 500Hz *
750V AC / 1000V DC
- DC Accuracy : ±(0.5% + 2dgt)
- Over voltage protection: 1000V DC or 750 V ACrms. Input Impedance : 10MΩ // less than 100pF.
- CMRR / NMRR : (Common Mode Rejection Ratio)
- (Normal Mode Rejection Ratio) VAC : CMRR > 60dB at DC, 50Hz / 60Hz
- VDC : CMRR > 100dB at DC, 50Hz / 60Hz
- NMRR > 50dB at DC, 50Hz / 60Hz
- AC Conversion Type: Average sensing rms indication.
- AC conversions are ac-coupled, true rms responding, calibrated to the sine wave input.
- The minimum LCD reading is 1400 count in Auto Ranging Mode.
- Crest Factor : C.F. = Peak / RMS
- + 1.5% addition error for C.F. from 1.4 to 3
- + 3% addition error for C.F. from 3 to 4
DC / AC Current (For 62, 62T only)
Range | DC Accuracy | AC Accuracy | VoltageBurden |
---|---|---|---|
2.000A | **** |
±(1.0% + 3 dgt)
| ±(1.5% + 5 dgt)
50Hz~500Hz *
| ****
2V max
10.00A
- Overload Protection : A input : 10A (500V) fast blow fuse
- AC Conversion Type: Conversion type and additional specifications are the same as DC/AC Voltage.
Ampere Testing Duty Ratio Table
Ampere | Testing Time | Rest Time |
---|---|---|
10A | 1min | 10min |
9A | 2min | 10min |
8A | 3min | 10min |
7A | 4min | 10min |
6A | 5min | 10min |
5A | Continually | N/A |
Resistance
Range | Accuracy | Voltage Burden |
---|---|---|
200.0 ~ 200.0KΩ | ±(0.7% + 3 dgt) | **** |
600V rms
2.000MΩ| ±(1.0% + 3 dgt)
20.00MΩ *| ±(1.5% + 3 dgt)
Open circuit Voltage: -1.3V approx. * There is a little rolling less than ±2%
Diode Check and Continuity
Range | Resolution | Accuracy |
---|---|---|
**** | 10mV | ±(1.5%+5dgt)* |
- For 0.4V ~ 0.8V
- Max.Test Current: 1.5mA
- Max. Open Circuit Voltage: 2V
- Overload Protection: 600V rms
- Continuity: Built-in buzzer sounds when measured resistance is less than 270Ω and sounds off when measured resistance is more than >850Ω.
- Between 270Ω to 850Ω the buzzer maybe sound or be off either.
Frequency (For 62, 62T only)
Range | Sensitivity | Accuracy |
---|---|---|
2000Hz~200.0KHz | >1.5 Vac rms, <5 Vac rms | Frequency : 0.01%±2digit |
2.000MHz~20.00MHz | >2 Vac rms, <5 Vac rms |
- Overload Protection: 600V rms.
- Minimum pulse width : >25 ns Duty cycle limits : >30% and <70%
- Capacitance (For 62, 62T only)
< 10 dgt of reading rolling. Temperature (°C ) (For 62T only)
Range | Accuracy | Overload Protection |
---|---|---|
2.000nF ~ 200.0μF | **** |
±(1.9% + 8 dgt)
| ****
600V rms
2.000mF *
Temperature (°F) (For 62T only)
Temperature | Accuracy | Overload Protection |
---|---|---|
-20°C ~ 0°C | ±(2% + 4°C ) | **** |
600V rms
1°C ~ 100°C| ±(1% + 3°C )
101°C ~ 500°C| ±(2% + 3°C )
501°C ~ 800°C| ±(3% + 2°C )
Temperature| Accuracy| Overload Protection
---|---|---
-4°F ~ 32°F| ±(2% + 8°F)| ****
600V rms
33°F ~ 212°F| ±(1% + 6°F)
213°F ~ 932°F| ±(2% + 6°F)
933°F ~ 1472°F| ±(3% + 4°F)
Specifications
- Display: 2000 counts.
- Polarity Indication: Automatic, positive implied, negative indicated.
- Overrange Indication: “OL” or “-OL”.
- Batteries Life: Alkaline 250 hours
- Low Batteries Indication: “<” is displayed when the battery’s voltage drops below the operating voltage.
- Auto Power Off Approx 10 minutes.
- Operating Ambient: Non-condensing °≤ 50°F,
- 51.8°F ~ 86°F (°80% R.H) 87.8°F ~ 104°F (°75% R.H), 105.8°F ~ 122°F (°45% R.H)
- Storage Temperature: -4°F to 140°F, 0 to 80% R.H. when the battery is removed from the Meter.
- Temperature Coefficient: 0.15 x (Spec. Accy) / °F,< 64.4°F or > 82.4°F.
- Measure: Samples 2 times per second nominal. Altitude: 6561.7 ft (2000m)
- Safety : Complies with EN61010-1, UL61010-1, IEC 61010-1,
- V/Ω: CAT.III. 600V, CAT.II. 1000V.
- A: CAT.III. 500V (for 62/62Tonly)
- Pollution degree: 2
- Power Requirements :
- 1.5V x 2 IEC LR03, AM4 or AAA size
- Dimensions (W x H x D) : 74mm x 156mm x 44mm Weight : (320g) including battery.
- Accessories: Battery (installed), Test leads, and user manual.
MGL APPA Corporation
cs.apac@mgl-intl.com
Flat 4-1, 4/F, No. 35,
Section 3 Minquan East Road,
Taipei, Taiwan
Tel: +886 2-2508-0877
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