DRAPER 41821 Automotive Digital Multimeter Instruction Manual

June 13, 2024
DRAPER

DRAPER 41821 Automotive Digital Multimeter Instruction Manual
Automotive Digital Multimeter

INTRODUCTION

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

  • Auto ranges and manual range.
  • Over range protection for all ranges.
  • Max. Voltage Between Terminals And Earth Ground: 600V DC or AC
  • Operating Altitude: 2000 meters (7000 ft.)maximum
  • LCD Display: 19.5mm height character
  • Max. Show Value: 1999 (3 1/2)
  • Polarity Indication: -‘indicates negative polarity.
  • Over range Indication: Display ‘OL’
  • Sampling Time: approx. 0.4 second
  • Unit showing: showing ol function and electrical capacity.
  • Low Battery Indication: “E=#1″ displayed
  • Auto power off time: 15 min. Power Supply: 1.5Vx2 AAA batteries.
  • Operating Temperature: 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
  • 3.1.15 Storage Temperature: -10°C to 50°C (10°F to 122°F)
  • 3.1.16 Dimension: 150x74x43mm
  • 3.1.17 Weight: approx. 233 g (including battery)

DC Voltage

Range Accuracy Resolution
200mV. +(0.7% of rdg + 3 digits) 0.1mV.
2V 0.001V.
20V 0.01V
200V 0.1V
600V =+ (1.0% of rdg + 3 digits) 1V

Input Impedance: 10M
Overload Protection:
200mV range : 250V DC or AC rms,
2V-600V ranges: 600V DC or AC rms.
Max. Input Voltage: 6 00V DC

AC Voltage

Range Accuracy Resolution
200mV ±(0.8% rdg + 5 digits) 0.1mV
2V 0.001V
20V 0.01V
200V 0.1V
600V ±(1.0% rdg + 5 digits) 1V
  • Input Impedance : 10M

  • Overload Protection:
    200mV range : 250V DC or AC rms,
    2V-600V ranges: 600V DC or AC rms.

  • Frequency Range: 40 to 400Hz

  • Max. Input Voltage: 600V rms AC

DC Current

Range Accuracy Resolution
2A ±(2.5% rdg + 10 digits) 0.001A
10A 0.01A
  • Overload Protection: 500V/10A FUSE
  • Max. Input Current: 10A
  • Voltage drop: 2A range: 20mV,
    10Arange: 100mV

AC Current

Range Accuracy Resolution
2A ±(3.0% rdg + 10 digits) 0.001A
10A 0.01A
  • Overload Protection: 500V/10A FUSE
  • Max. Input Current: 10A
  • Frequency Range: 40 to 400Hz
  • Voltage drop: 2A range: 20mV, 10A range: 100mV

Resistance

Range Accuracy Resolution
2000 ±(1.0% rdg + 5 digits) 0.10
2k0 ±(1.0% rdg + 2 digits) 0.001k0
20k0 0.01 kO
200k0 0.1kO
2M0 0.001 MD
20M0 ±(1.2% rdg + 5 digits) 0.01 MO
  • Open Circuit Voltage: 0.25V
  • Overload Protection: 250V D C or 250V rms AC

Continuity Test

Range Function
Built-in buzzer will sound, if resistanceis lower than 500
  • Open circuit voltage: approx.
  • Overload Protection : 250V D 0.5V C or 250V rms AC

Engine Dwell

Range Accuracy Resolution
4CYL +(3°) 0.1°
6CYL +(3°) 0.1°
8CYL =(3°) 0.1°
  • Overload Protection : 250V DC or rms AC

Engine Rev

Range Accuracy Resolution
4CYL +(3.0% rdg + 3 digits) 10RPM
6CYL 10RPM
8CYL 10RPM
  • Overload Protection: 250V DC or rms AC

Diode

Range Resolution Function
1mv Display: read approximate forward voltage of diode.
  • Forward DC Current: approx. TmA
  • Reversed DC Voltage : appro:
  • Overload Protection: 250V D X.1.5V C or rms AC

HANDLING & STORAGE
Care must still be taken when handling, dropping this machine will have an effect on the accuracy.

The environment will have a negative result on its operation if you are not careful. If the air is damp, components will rust. If the machine is unprotected from dust and debris; components will become clogged.

HEALTH & SAFETY INFORMATION

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
This instrument complies with IEC1010 (International Electrotechnical Commission promulgated safety standards). Design and production using the pollution level 2 safety requirements.

Warning
To avoid electrical shock or personal injury. Please read the safety information and “warnings and precautions” before use.

Warning: When measuring voltage above 30V, current above 10ma, AC power with an inductive load. Use caution not to touch exposed contacts due to the risk of electric shock, only use approved probes or clamps.

    1. Before measuring, check whether the measurement function switch is in the correct position, check whether the test probe is connected correctly to avoid electric shock.
  1. The meter is only to be used in conjunction with the supplied test leads to comply with safety standards. If the test leads are broken or damaged, replace the test leads of the same type or the same electrical specifications.
  2. Do not use an unapproved fuse to replace the fuse inside the meter. Only replace with the same model or the same specifications of the fuse. Before changing, remove the test leads to ensure that there is no signal input.
  3. Do not use unapproved batteries to replace the battery inside the meter. Replace only with the same model or the same electrical specifications of the battery. Before changing, remove the test leads to ensure that there is no signal input.
  4. During electrical measurements, the body must not be directly in contact with the earth, use insulating materials to keep your body insulated from the earth.
  5. Do not store or use in high temperature, high humidity, flammable, explosive and\ strong magnetic field environments.
  6. Measurements exceeding the limit values of the instrument may damage the instrument and endanger the safety of the operator.
  7. Do not attempt to calibrate or service the instrument.
  8. When the LCD shows “z#”, please replace the battery.
  9. Do not insert the test leads to be inserted into the current terminals to measure the voltage!

IDENTIFICATION

Remote Control

  1. LCD display window.
  2. HOLD button.
  3. Function button.
  4. Measurement function range switch.
  5. Probe sockets.
  6. Backlight on and off.
  7. Max. button.

UNPACKING & CHECKING

PACKAGING
Carefully remove the product from the packaging and examine it for any sign of damage caused during shipping. Lay the contents out and check them. If any part is damaged or missing, do not attempt to use the tool and contact the Draper Helpline immediately (see back page for details).

Retain the packaging material at least during the guarantee period: in case the machine needs to be returned for repair.

Warning! Some of the packaging materials used may be harmful to children, keep them out of reach from children.

Disposed of any packaging correctly and according to local regulations.

WHAT’S IN THE BOX?
As well as the product; there are several parts not fitted or attached to it.
Cable Parts

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS’

DATA HOLD
If you need to hold the data when measuring, press the “HOLD” button, if you press the button again, the data hold will switch off.

MAXIMUM VALUE HOLD
If you need data to hold the maxium data when measuring, press the “MAX” button, if you press put the button again, maximum value hold will switch off.

FUNCTION TRANSFORM
Press the “FUNC.” when measuring the current and voltage, the meter will switch between DC and AC range. Press “FUNC.” When measuring the resistance, diode and continuity, the meter will switch to the correct measurement function.

BACK LIGHT
Press button for two seconds to turn on or turn off the back light, the back light will
stay on for 15 seconds.
Note:
A. Frequent use of the back light will shorten the battery life.

AUTO WARNING
If the input current is larger than 10A the buzzer will sound.

AUTO POWER OFF

  1. After fifteen minutes without any operation the meter wil automatically switch off.
  2. To disable the auto power off function press and hold the “FUNC” key when switching the meter on.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

DC VOLTAGE AWARNING
Do not use on voltages above 600V DC.

  1. Connect the black test lead to the COM probe socket and the red test lead to the V/Q probe socket. –
  2. Set the measurement function range switch to the V position.
  3. Press the “FUNC.” button to enter the DC measurement.

AC VOLTAGE
WARNING

Do not use on voltages above 600V rms AC.

  1. Connect the black test lead to the COM probe socket and the red test lead to the V/Q probe socket. _
  2. Set the measurement function range switch to the V position.
  3. Press the “FUNC.” button to enter the AC measurement.

DC CURRENT

  1. Connect the black test lead to the COM probe socket and the red test lead to the10A probe socket.
  2. Set the measurement fuction range switch to the A position.
  3. Press the “FUNC.” to enter the DC measurement.
    Notes:
    “/N”10A probe socket has the maximum input current of 10A, Overload Protection: 500V/10A FUSE

AC CURRENT

  1. Connect the black test lead to the COM probe socket and the red test lead to the 10A probe socket. _
  2. Set the measurement fuction range switch to the A position.
  3. Press the “FUNC.” to enter the AC measurement.
    Notes:
    “A\10A probe socket has the maximum input current of 10A, Overload Protection: 500V/10A FUSE.

RESISTANCE ()

  1. Connect the black test lead to the COM probe socket and the red test lead to the V/Q probe socket.
  2. Set the measurement fuction range switch to the Q position.
    Notes:
    If the resistance is more than 1MQ, the meter will need several seconds to staberlise its readings.

MEASURING ENGINE DWELL

  1. Connect the black test lead to the COM probe socket and the red test lead to the V/Q probe socket.
  2. Set the measurement fuction range switch to the desired DWELL range position.

MEASURING REV

  1. Connect the black test lead to the COM probe socket and the red test lead to the V/Q probe socket.
  2. Set the measurement fuction range switch to the desired TACH range position.

TESTING DIODE

  1. Connect the black test lead to the COM probe socket and the red test lead to the V/Q probe socket.
  2. Set the measurement fuction range switch to position.
  3. Press the “FUNC.” key to switch to test.

CONTINUITY TEST
WARNING
When testing the circuit continuity, be sure that the power to the circuit has been shut down and all capacitors have been discharged fully.

  1. Connect the black test lead to the COM probe socket and the red test lead to the V/Q probe socket.
  2. Set the measurement fuction range switch to the position.
  3. Press the “FUNC.” key to switch the continuity test.
    Note:
    If the circuit is open (or the circuit resistance is higher than 200Q ), then the figure ‘OL’ will be  is played.

MAINTENANCE

BATTERY REPLACEMENT
WARNING
Before attempting to open the battery cover of the meter, be sure that test leads have been disconnected.

EXPLANATION OF SYMBOLS

KEYS EXPLANATIONS

  • “FUNC” button:
    Measuring the current and voltage, the meter will switch between DC and AC range.or when measuring the resistance, diode and continuity, the meter will switch to the correct measurement function.

  • “HOLD” button:
    Used to hold data on screen.

  • “MAX” button:
    Used to hold maximum value on screen.

  • button:
    This button is used to the switch on/off back light.

EXPLANATION OF SYMBOLS

  • WEEE
    Do not dispose of Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment in with domestic rubbish

  • For indoor use. Do not expose to rain.

  • Symbol Class Il construction (Double insulated)

  • European conformity

  • UK Mark  UK Conformity Assessed

  •  Earth

  • SymbolBack light

  • Note IconWarning! Read instruction manuals before operating and servicing this equipment.

  • SymbolDiode test

  • SymbolDwell angle

  • Symbol Tachometer

  • Symbol Max reading hold

  • Fuse

  • Attention.

  • High voltage / current! Danger.

  • Symbol Voltage AC

  • Symbol Voltage DC

  • Symbol Current DC

  • v Current AC

  • v Resistance in Ohms

  • Symbol Continuity test buzzer

  • Symbol Data hold / Screen lock

  • Symbol Auto power off

  • Symbol Low battery display

DISPOSAL

  • At the end of the machine’s working life, or when it can no longer be repaired, ensure that it is disposed of according to national regulations.
  • Contact your local authority for details of collection schemes in your area. In all circumstances:
    • Do not dispose of power tools with domestic waste.
    • Do not incinerate.
    • Do not abandon in the environment.
    • Do not dispose of WEEE* as unsorted municipal waste.
  • Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment.

CONTACT US

Draper Tools Limited, Hursley Road,
Chandler’s Ford, Eastleigh, Hampshire. SO53 1YF. UK.

Delta International BV, Oude Graaf 8, 6002 NL,
Weert, Netherlands

Helpline: +44 (0) 23 8049 4344
Sales Desk: +44 (0) 23 8049 4333
Internet: www.drapertools.com
E-mail : sales@drapertools.com
General Enquiries: (023) 8026 6355

Service/Warranty Repair Agent:
For aftersales servicing or warranty repairs, please contact the Draper Tools Helpline for details of an agent in your local area.

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WARRANTY

WARRANTY Draper Tools products are carefully tested and inspected before shipment and are guaranteed to be free from defective materials and workmanship.

Should the tool develop a fault, return the complete tool to your nearest distributor or contact Draper Tools directly. Contact information can be found at the back of this manual. Proof of purchase must be provided.

If upon inspection, it is found that the fault occurring is due to defective materials or workmanship, repairs will be carried out free of charge.

This warranty period covers parts and labour for 12 months from the date of purchase. Where tools have been hired out, the warranty period covers 90 days from the date of purchase.

This warranty does not apply to any consumable parts, batteries or normal wear and tear, nor does it cover any damage caused by misuse, careless or unsafe handling, alterations, accidents, or repairs attempted or made by any personnel other than the authorised Draper Tools repair agent. In all cases, to make a claim for faulty workmanship or materials within the standard warranty period, please contact or return the product to the place of purchase. Proof of purchase may be required.

If the place of purchase is no longer trading or if you experience any difficulties with your warranty, please contact Customer Services with the product details and your proof of purchase. Contact details can be found at the back of this manual.

If the tool is not covered by the terms of this warranty, repairs and carriage charges will be quoted and charged accordingly.

This warranty supersedes any other guarantees expressed or implied and variations of its terms are not authorised.

Your Draper Tools guarantee is not effective until you can produce, upon request, a dated receipt or invoice to verify your purchase within the guarantee period. Please note that this warranty is an additional benefit and does not affect your statutory rights.
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