milwaukee 2205-20 Fork Meter User Manual

milwaukee 2205-20 Fork Meter User Manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING READ ALL SAFETY WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS

Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury, as well as instrument damage and/or damage to the equipment being tested. Save these instructions – This operator’s manual contains important safety and operating instructions for the MILWAUKEE Fork Meters. Before using, read this operator’s manual and all labels on the Fork Meters.

DANGER Never make measurement on a circuit in which voltage over  AC1000C exists. Use only leads rated 1000V or better.

Do not attempt to make measurement in the presence of flammable gases. Otherwise, the use of the instrument may cause sparking, which can lead to an explosion. Never attempt to use the instrument if its surface or your hand is wet.

Do not exceed the maximum allowable input of any measuring range. Only test on unenergized circuits unless absolutely necessary. Check tool functionality on a known circuit first.
Never assume tool is working. Assume circuits are live until they can be proven de-energized.
Do not ground yourself while measuring. Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded surfaces such as pipes, radiators, ranges and refrigerators.

Never open the Battery cover during a measurement.

This instrument is to be used only in its intended applications or conditions. Otherwise, the instrument’s safety functions may not work, resulting in serious personal injury and instrument damage.
To reduce the risk of injury from shock and arc blasts, always wear personal protective equipment where live conductors are exposed.

WARNING Never attempt to make measurement if any abnormal conditions, such as broken case and exposed metal parts are found on the instrument.

Do not rotate the Rotary Dial while the test leads are being connected.
Verify proper operation on a known source before use or taking action as a result of the indication of the instrument.

Do not install substitute parts or make any modification to the instrument. For repair or re-calibration, return the tool to a factory Service/Sales Support Branch or authorized service station.
Do not try to replace the batteries if the surface of the instrument is wet.

Disconnect all the cords and cables from the object under test and power off the instrument before opening the Battery Cover for Battery replacement.

This tool is designed to be powered by 2-AA batteries properly inserted into the MILWAUKEE
Fork Meters. Do not attempt to use with any other voltage or power supply.
Install battery according to polarity (+ and –) diagrams.
Do not leave batteries within the reach of children.
Do not mix new and used batteries. Do not mix brands (or types within brands) of batteries.
Properly dispose of used batteries.
Do not incinerate or dismantle batteries. Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected from the battery, avoid contact. If contact accidentally occurs, flush with water. If liquid contacts eyes, additionally seek medical help. Liquid ejected from the battery may cause irritation or burns

CAUTION Set the Dial to an appropriate position before starting measurement. Firmly insert the test leads. Disconnect the test leads from the instrument for current measurement. Do not expose the instrument to the direct sun, high temperature and humidity or dewfall. Altitude 2000m or less. Appropriate operating temperature is within -10ºC and 50ºC. Keep away from excess dust and water. Be sure to power off the instrument after use. When the instrument will not be in use for a long period, place it in storage after removing the batteries.

Use a cloth dipped in water or neutral detergent for cleaning the instrument. Do not use abrasives or solvents.

SYMBOLOGY

FUNCTIONS

SPECIFICATIONS

• Cat. No: 2205-20, 2206-20 Accuracy is specified for 1 year after calibration, at operating temperatures of 18°C to 28°C (64°F to 82°F), with relative humidity at 0 % to 85 %.

• Maximum voltage between any terminal and earth ground: 1000 V

• Jaw Opening: approx. 5/8″ (16 mm) (maximum conductor size)

• Temperature:

  • Operating: -10°C to 50°C (14°F to 122°F)
  • Storage: -40°C to 60°C (-40°F to 140°F

• Temperature Coefficient: 0.1 x (specified accuracy)/°C (<18°C or >28°C)

• Operating Altitude: 2,000 meters

• IP Rating: IP54 (International Dust and Water Protection)

• Drop Test: 1 Meter

• Battery; 2 AA, NEDA 15 A,IEC LR6

• Battery Life: Approx. 26 Hours all lights on

• Safety Compliances: EN61010-1, UL 61010-1,
  EN61010-031 (Probes),
  IEC 61010-2-32 (Clamp Assemblies),
  IEC/EN 61010-1 2nd Edition for measurement
  Category IV 600V, Category III 1000V,
  Pollution Degree 2, EMC EN61326-1

• Certifications: cULus, CE

FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION

1. Light On/Off button
2. Hold button
3. Jaws
4. Light
5. NCV indicator
6. Dial
7. Display
8. Terminal inputs

ASSEMBLY

WARNING

To avoid an electrical hazard, turn the Rotary Dial to OFF and disconnect the test leads before opening battery compartment or replacing batteries

Selecting °C or °F

1. Turn Rotary Dial to OFF and disconnect the test leads.
2. Unscrew and remove battery door and remove any installed batteries.
3. Set the C°/F° switch to the desired position.
4. Replace batteries according to “Loading/Changing the Batteries.
5. Close the battery door and tighten screw securely.

Loading/Changing the Batteries

Replace batteries when the Low Battery indicator is displayed.

1. Turn Rotary Dial to OFF and disconnect the test leads.
2. Unscrew and remove battery door.
3. Insert two (2) AA batteries, according to the polarity marked in the battery compartment
4. Close the battery door and tighten screw securely

OPERATION

WARNING Only use MILWAUKEE test leads with the MILWAUKEE Fork Meters. Inspect test leads before each use. Use meter to run a continuity test.

Before Use

Confirm the Rotary Dial is set to the correct position, the instrument is set to the correct measurement mode, and the Data hold function is disabled. Other- wise, desired measurement cannot be made.

LCD Backlight

The LCD backlight will turn off after about 3 minutes of inactivity. Push any button or turn the rotary dial to turn the backlight on.

Making a Measurement

Voltage

DANGER To avoid electrical shock: Never make measurement on a circuit in which voltage over AC 1000V or DC 1000V exists.
Do not use with the Battery Cover removed.
Keep fingers behind the guards and away from test lead tips during measurements

1. Set the Dial ** to ** position.
2. Connect the red test lead to the VΩ terminal and the black test lead to the COM terminal.
3. AC: Connect the test leads to the circuit under test. The reading is displayed.
   DC: Connect the red test lead to the positive (+) side and black test leads to the negative (-) side of the circuit under test. The reading is displayed.
   A reversed connection is indicated as a negative value.

Lo-Z Low Input Impedance

Cat. No. 2205-20 only)
Automatic voltage detection (AC or DC).

1. Set the Dial to Lo-Z position.
2. Connect the red test lead to the VΩ terminal and the black test lead to the COM terminal.
3. AC: Connect the test leads to the circuit under test. The reading is displayed.
   DC: Connect the red test lead to the positive (+) side and black test leads to the negative (-) side of the circuit under test.
   The reading is displayed. A re- versed connection is indicated as a negative value.

DANGER To avoid electrical shock: Never make measurement on a circuit in which voltage over AC 1000V or DC 1000V exists. Jaws are designed not to short the circuit under test. If equipment under test has exposed con- ductive parts, however, extra precaution should be taken to minimize the possibility of shorting.
Do not use with the Battery Cover removed.
Disconnect the test leads from the instrument for current measurement.

  Current

1. . Set the Dial to  position.
2. Run the conductor through the jaws. The reading is displayed.
   NOTE: Do not place 2 or more wires between jaws at the same time. Place wire between arrows. Otherwise, irregular results will occur

CAUTION Maximum conductor size is approx. 5/8” diameter.

DANGER To reduce the risk of electric shock for Resistance, Continuity, and Capacitance measurements, never use the meter on an energized circuit. Make sure a capacitor is fully discharged before touching or attempting to make a measurement.
Do not use with the Battery Cover removed.

Resistance

1. Set the Dial to **** position.
2. Connect the red test lead to the VΩ terminal and the black test lead to the COM terminal. Confirm “OL” is indicated on the display, and then short circuit the tips of test leads to make the indication zero.
3. Connect the test leads to the both ends of the resistor under test.
4. The reading is displayed.

CAUTION After shorting the test leads, the displayed value may not be zero due to the resistance of test leads themselves.

Continuity

1. Set the Dial to **** position.
2. Connect the red test lead to the VΩ terminal and the black test lead to the COM terminal. Confirm “OL” is indicated on the display, and then short circuit the tips of test leads to make the indication zero. A buzzer will sound.
3. Connect the test leads to the both ends of the conductor under test. If the resistance under test is 30 Ω or less, the buzzer will sound.

Capacitance
(Cat. No. 2206-20 only) 

1. Set the Dial to **** position.
2. Connect the red test lead to the VΩ terminal and the black test lead to the COM terminal.
3. Discharge capacitor.
4. Connect the test leads to the  both ends of the capacitor under test.
5. The reading is displayed.

DANGER To avoid electrical shock: Never make measurement on a circuit in which voltage over
AC 1000V or DC 1000V exists.
Do not use with the Battery Cover removed.

Current
Flame Rectification Circuit Test

(Cat. No. 2206-20 only)

1. Set the Rotary Dial to ****position DC mark is displayed.
2. Connect the red test lead to the VΩ terminal and the black test lead to the COM terminal. Contact the red test lead to the flame sensor probe and  the black test lead to the control module.
3. Turn on the heating unit. The reading is displayed.

CAUTION When current flows from the display side to the underside of the meter, the polarity is positive; flow from underside to display side, the polarity is negative.

Temperature
(Cat. No. 2206-20 only)

WARNING Never connect the Temperature Probe to an energized circuit.

1. Set the Rotary Dial ****to position.
2. Connect the K-type temperature probe to the input terminal. The positive (+) side of Probe should be connected to VΩ.
3. Place the probe sensor in the desired location.
4. The reading is displayed.

CAUTION When the dial is set to ****, the room temperature should be displayed. If anything else is displayed, something may be wrong with the meter. Stop using the meter immediately.

HOLD Key

Data Hold Function – Freezes the value on the display. Press the “HOLD” button to freeze the reading. The reading will be held regardless of subsequent variation in input. HOLD is displayed with the reading. To exit Data Hold mode, press the HOLD button again. SMART HOLD: The meter will beep continuously and the display will flash if the measured signal is 50 counts larger than the display reading. (However, it can not detect across the AC and DC Voltage/ Current.)

CAUTION The Data Hold readings are released when the meter enters Sleep Mode.

Sleep Mode

The meter is automatically powered off in about 20 min after the last Rotary Dial or button operation. To reset, turn the Rotary Dial to OFF. If the display is still blank when a new Rotary Dial setting is selected, replace the batteries. The meter does use battery power in sleep mode. Be sure to switch the tool to OFF to conserve battery power.

Non-Contact Voltage Detection (NCVD)

DANGER The LED may not be displayed due to installation condition of electrical circuit or equipment. Never touch the circuit under test to avoid possible danger even if the LED for NCVD is not displayed.

Check the functionality of LED on a well-known power supply prior to measurement. When the LED doesn’t light up, do not make measurement. NCVD indication is affected by external voltage, and how the meter is held or placed.

When the meter is on in any function, the noncontact voltage detector will indicate with a Red LED on the display when an electric field exceeding 90V is detected. Place the edge of either jaw near the electric field.

Worklight LED ON/OFF

To turn the light on and off, press the button.

Over-flow indication

Any time the input exceeds the measuring range “OL” or “-OL” is displayed

MAINTENANCE

WARNING To reduce the risk of injury, always unplug the charger and remove the battery pack from the charger or tool before performing any maintenance. Never disassemble the tool, battery pack or charger. Contact a MILWAUKEE service facility for ALL repairs.

Maintaining Tool

Keep your tool in good repair by adopting a regular maintenance program. After one year, it is recommended to return the tool to a MILWAUKEE service facility for calibration.

If the tool does not start or operate at full power with fully charged batteries, clean the contacts on the battery door. If the tool still does not work properly, return the tool to a MILWAUKEE service facility for repair.

WARNING To reduce the risk of personal injury and damage, never immerse your tool, battery pack or charger in liquid or allow a liquid to flow inside them.

Cleaning
Clean dust and debris from vents. Keep handles clean, dry and free of oil or grease. Use only mild soap and a damp cloth to clean, since certain cleaning agents and solvents are harmful to plastics and other insulated parts. Some of these include gasoline, turpentine, lacquer thinner, paint thinner, chlorinated cleaning solvents, ammonia and household deter- gents containing ammonia. Never use flammable or combustible solvents around tools.

Repairs

For repairs, return the tool, battery pack and charger to the nearest service center.

ACCESSORIES

WARNING Use only recommended accesso- ries. Others may be hazardous. For a complete listing of accessories, go online to www.milwaukeetool.com or contact a distributor.

SERVICE – UNITED STATES

1-800-SAWDUST (1.800.729.3878)
Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM – 6:30 PM CST or visit www.milwaukeetool.com
Contact Corporate After Sales Service Technical
Support with technical, service/repair, or warranty questions.
Email: metproductsupport@milwaukeetool.com Become a Heavy Duty Club Member at www.milwaukeetool.com to receive important notifications regarding your tool purchases.

SERVICE – CANADA

Milwaukee Tool (Canada) Ltd 1.800.268.4015
Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM – 4:30 PM CST or visit www.milwaukeetool.ca

LIMITED WARRANTY USA & CANADA

MILWAUKEE Test & Measurement Product (including bare tool, M12™ battery pack(s) and battery charger) is warranted to the original purchaser only to be free from defects in material and workmanship. Subject to certain exceptions, MILWAUKEE will repair or replace any part on this product which, after examination, is determined by MILWAUKEE to be defective in material or workmanship for a period of five (5) years* after the date of purchase. Return of the Test & Measurement tool to the nearest Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation – factory Service Center, freight prepaid and insured is required. A copy of the proof of purchase should be included with the return product. This warranty does not apply to damage that MILWAUKEE determines to be from repairs made or attempted by anyone other than MILWAUKEE authorized personnel, misuse, alterations, abuse, normal wear and tear, lack of maintenance, or accidents.

*See separate & distinct CORDLESS BATTERY PACK LIMITED WARRANTY statement for the warranty period of the LITHIUM-ION battery pack that ships with Test & Measurement Product.

*Alkaline battery that ships with Test & Measurement Product is separately warranted by the alkaline battery manufacturer.

*The warranty period for a Voltage Detector with Work Light – 2201 20, Voltage Detector with LED – 2202-20 or M12™ 2-Beam Plumb Laser – 2230 20 is one (1) year from the date of purchase. Warranty Registration is not necessary to obtain the applicable warranty on MILWAUKEE product. The manufacturing date of the product will be used to determine the warranty period if no proof of purchase is provided at the time warranty service is requested.

REMEDIES DESCRIBED HEREIN IS A CONDITION OF THE CONTRACT FOR THE PURCHASE OF EVERY MILWAUKEE PRODUCT.
IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THIS CONDITION, YOU SHOULD NOT
PURCHASE THE PRODUCT. IN NO EVENT SHALL MILWAUKEE
BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL
OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR FOR ANY COSTS, ATTORNEY FEES,
EXPENSES, LOSSES OR DELAYS ALLEGED TO BE AS A CONSEQUENCE OF ANY DAMAGE TO, FAILURE OF, OR DEFECT IN
ANY PRODUCT INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY CLAIMS
FOR LOSS OF PROFITS. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE
EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. THIS WARRANTY IS EXCLUSIVE AN IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, WRITTEN OR ORAL. TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, MILWAUKEE DISCLAIMS ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS  FOR A PARTICULAR USE OR PURPOSE; TO THE EXTENT SUCH DISCLAIMER IS NOT PERMITTED BY LAW, SUCH IMPLIED WARRANTIES ARE LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THE APPLICABLE EXPRESS WARRANTY AS DESCRIBED ABOVE. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU, THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE.

This warranty applies to product sold in the U.S.A. and Canada only

LIMITED WARRANTY – MEXICO, CENTRAL AMERICA & CARIBBEAN

TECHTRONIC INDUSTRIES’ warranty is for 5 years since the original purchase date.

This warranty card covers any defect in material and workmanship on this Product.

To make this warranty valid, present this warranty card, sealed/ stamped by the distributor or store where you purchased the product, to the Authorized Service Center (ASC). Or, if this card has not been sealed/stamped, present the original proof of purchase to the ASC. Call 55 4160-3547 to find the nearest ASC, for service, parts, accessories or components

Procedure to make this warranty valid

Take the product to the ASC, along with the warranty card sealed/ stamped by the distributor or store where you purchased the product, and any faulty piece or component will be replaced without cost for you. We will cover all freight costs relative with this warranty process.

Exceptions

This warranty is not valid in the following situations

a) ) When the product is used in a different manner from the end-user guide or instruction manual.
b) When the conditions of use are not normal.
c) When the product was modified or repaired by people not authorized by TECHTRONIC INDUSTRIES.

Note: If cord set is damaged, it should be replaced by an Authorized Service Center to avoid electric risks.

SERVICE AND ATTENTION CENTER
Call to 55 4160-3547
IMPORTED AND COMMERCIALIZED BY
TECHTRONIC INDUSTRIES MEXICO, S.A. DE C.V.
Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra No.301 Piso 5, Torre Norte
11520 Colonia Ampliación Granada
Miguel Hidalgo, Ciudad de Mexico, Mexico

Model:
Date of Purchase:
Distributor or Store Stamp:

References

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