PCE Instruments PCE-HDM 5 Digital Multimeter User Manual

: June 6, 2024
: PCE Instruments

Table of Contents

PCE Instruments PCE-HDM 5 Digital Multimeter
Safety notes
Safety symbols
Introduction
Specifications
Further specifications
Device description
On / Off
Measuring functions
Hold readings
MAX/MIN recording
Select measurement range
Bluetooth and flashlight
Auto Power Off
Warranty
Disposal
References
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PCE Instruments PCE-HDM 5 Digital Multimeter

Safety notes

Please read this manual carefully and completely before you use the device for the first time. The device may only be used by qualified personnel and repaired by PCE Instruments personnel. Damage or injuries caused by non- observance of the manual are excluded from our liability and not covered by our warranty.

The device must only be used as described in this instruction manual. If used otherwise, this can cause dangerous situations for the user and damage to the meter.
The instrument may only be used if the environmental conditions (temperature, relative humidity, …) are within the ranges stated in the technical specifications. Do not expose the device to extreme temperatures, direct sunlight, extreme humidity or moisture.
Do not expose the device to shocks or strong vibrations.
The case should only be opened by qualified PCE Instruments personnel.
Never use the instrument when your hands are wet.
You must not make any technical changes to the device.
The appliance should only be cleaned with a damp cloth. Use only pH-neutral cleaner, no abrasives or solvents.
The device must only be used with accessories from PCE Instruments or equivalent.
Before each use, inspect the case for visible damage. If any damage is visible, do not use the device.
Do not use the instrument in explosive atmospheres.
The measurement range as stated in the specifications must not be exceeded under any circumstances. Try not to use the full measurement range.
Remove the batteries if the device is not used for more than 60 days.
Switch off the meter when not in use.
The measured object must have no voltage when resistance is measured.
Make all selections / settings first before connecting the test leads.
When measuring voltages, do not switch the meter to resistance or current measurement.
Do not measure current when the object to be measured has more than 600 V.
Remove all test leads from the meter before changing the measurement range.
Remove all test leads from the meter before changing the batteries or the fuse.
Exercise special caution when measuring above 25 VAC RMS or 35 VDC. Electric shocks are possible.
Capacitors must be discharged before each measurement.
When making resistance or diode tests, make sure the tested object does not have voltage.
Non-observance of the safety notes can cause damage to the device and injuries to the user.

We do not assume liability for printing errors or any other mistakes in this manual.
We expressly point to our general guarantee terms which can be found in our general terms of business.
If you have any questions please contact PCE Instruments. The contact details can be found at the end of this manual.

Safety symbols

Several symbols are on the meter. These have the following meanings:

| This symbol can appear next to another symbol or connection and indicates the user must refer to the manual for important safety information.
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| Indicates hazardous voltages may be present.
| Equipment is protected by double or reinforced insulation.

Introduction

The digital multimeter PCE-HDM 5 is a universal meter for lots of applications. Users can easily measure current, voltage, capacitance, frequency and resistance. Additionally, the meter can measure the duty cycle, make diode tests and continuity tests.

Delivery contents

1 x multimeter PCE-HDM 5
2 x test lead
1 x K-type thermocouple
1 x thermocouple adaptor
1 x user manual
2 x 1.5 V AAA batteries

Specifications

Measuring functions

Measuring function| Measurement range| Accuracy (of measurement range)
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AC current| 600.0 µA AC| ± (2.0% + 5 digits)
6000 µA AC| ± (2.5% + 5 digits)
60.00 µA AC
600.0 mA AC
10 A AC| ± (3.0% + 7 digits)
DC current| 600.0 µA DC| ± (1.0% + 3 digits)
6000 µA DC| ± (1.5% + 3 digits)
60.00 µA DC
600.0 mA DC
10 A DC| ± (2.5% + 5 digits)
AC voltage| 6.000 V AC| ± (1.0% + 5 digits)
60.00 V AC|
600.0 V AC| ± (1.2% + 5 digits)
DC voltage| 600.0 mV DC| ± (1.0% + 8 digits)
6.000 V DC| ± (1.0% + 3 digits)
60.00 mA DC
600.0 V DC| ± (1.2% + 3 digits)
Resistance| 600.0 Ω| ± (1.0% + 4 digits)
6.000 kΩ| ± (1.5% + 5 digits)
60.00 kΩ
600.0 kΩ
6.000 MΩ
Capacitance| 60.00 nF|
600.0 nF| ± (3.0% + 5 digits)
6.000 µF|
60.00 µF|
600.0 µF| ± (4.0% + 5 digits)
6000 µF| ± (5.0% + 5 digits)
Frequency| 9.999 Hz| ± (1.0% + 5 digits)
99.99 Hz
999.9 Hz
9.999 kHz
Temperature (K-type)| -20.0 … 760.0 °C| ± (3% + 5 °C)
(without sensor)| -4.0 … 1400.0 °F| ± (3% + 9 °F)

The accuracies are given at an environmental temperature of 23 °C ±5°C and an ambient humidity of max. 80 % RH. For the waveforms, sine waves have been measured.

Further specifications

Display	6000-digit LCD
Interface	Bluetooth (via app)
Continuity test	Limit 50 Ω

Test current <0.5 mA

Pollution degree 2

Weight| 200 g
Dimensions| 125 x 68 x 48 mm

Device description

PCE Instruments PCE-HDM 5 Digital Multimeter
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LCD
MIN / MAX / Range key
Bluetooth / flashlight
MODE key
HOLD / backlight
Rotary function switch
GND input jack (COM)
Current input jack (10 A)
Input jack for V, Ω, Farat, temperature, Hz, µA and mA measurement
(V Ω CAP TEMP Hz mA)

H	Reading held
–	Negative reading
0 … 3999	Reading
AUTO	Automatic measurement range
DC/AC	Direct current / alternating current
Battery level indicator
mV / V	Voltage
Ω	Resistance
A	Current
F	Capacitance
Hz	Frequency
%	Duty cycle
°C / °F	Temperature

N, m, µ, M,

k

| Unit of size
| Continuity test
| Diode test
| Bluetooth is deactivated

On / Off

To switch on the device, turn the rotary switch to the desired measuring function. The meter will power on immediately. To turn off the meter, turn the rotary function switch to “OFF”. The meter will switch off automatically.

Measuring functions

µA measurement
To make a µA measurement, turn the rotary switch to “µA“. Use the input jacks “COM“ and “V, Ω, HZ, %, mA, …“. With the “MODE“ key, you can switch between alternating and direct current.

mA measurement
To make a mA measurement, turn the rotary switch to “mA“. Use the input jacks “COM“ and “V, Ω, HZ, %, mA, …“. With the “MODE“ key, you can switch between alternating and direct current.

10 A measurement
To make a measurement up to 10 A, turn the rotary switch to “10 A“. With the “MODE“ key, you can switch between alternating and direct current.

Alternating voltage, frequency and duty cycle measurement
To measure voltage, frequency or the duty cycle in an alternating voltage, turn the rotary switch to “V, Hz, %“. Now connect the test leads to the input jacks „COM“ and „V, Ω, HZ, %, mA, …“. With the “MODE“ key, you can now switch between voltage, frequency and duty cycle measurement.

Direct voltage measurement
To make a DC voltage measurement, turn the rotary switch to “V“. Use the input jacks „COM“ and „V, Ω, HZ, %, mA, …“. With the “MODE“ key, you can switch between alternating and direct current.

Resistance measurement / diode test / continuity test / capacity measurement
To make a resistance measurement/diode test/continuity test/capacity measurement, turn the rotary switch to „Ω, CAP, …“. Then select the desired measuring function with the “MODE“ key. Now connect your test object to “COM“ and „V, Ω, HZ, %, mA, …“. The reading will be displayed directly.
NOTE: To determine the capacitance of a capacitor, you must make sure it is discharged before making the measurement. The capacitor will be charged during the measurement.

Diode test
To test diodes, touch the diode with the test leads and write down the reading that is displayed. Now change the polarity and compare the new reading with the first reading. If “OL“ is displayed during both measurements, the diode is defective. If the reading for the first measurement is “OL“ and the value for the second measurement is a typical value between, e. g. 0.400 and 1,800 V, this means that the diode works. If voltage values are displayed for both measurements, this means that the diode is defective. In this case, the diode will cause a short circuit.

Temperature measurement
To make a temperature measurement, turn the rotary switch to “TEMP“. Then connect the thermocouple adaptor to the meter as follows:
Black – into “COM“ jack
Red + into ”V“ jack
Then connect the thermocouple via the adaptor. Make sure the polarity is correct. The reading will be displayed directly and will stabilise after approx. 30 seconds.
You can switch between °C and °F by using the “MODE“ key.

Hold readings

To hold/freeze the currently displayed reading, press the “HOLD / backlight“ key. The icon will appear in the display. If you press the “HOLD / backlight“ key again, the held reading will be released and the current measurement will be continued.

Backlight

To activate the backlight, press and hold the “HOLD / backlight“ for three seconds. The backlight will turn on immediately. To deactivate the backlight, press and hold the same button for three seconds again.
NOTE: The backlight will turn off automatically after 5 minutes.

MAX/MIN recording

Recording is started by pressing the „MAX/MIN/Range“ key. This will be indicated by the „MAX/MIN“ icon in the display. During this type of recording, only the highest and the lowest value will be saved and displayed. All other readings will be lost. Now press the „MAX/MIN/Range“ key to switch between MIN and MAX. Tor e-enter normal measurement mode, press and hold the „MAX/MIN/Range“ key for three seconds. The saved data will be lost when you do this.

NOTE: This function is only available if Auto Range is activated.

Select measurement range

To select the measurement range, press and hold the “MAX/MIN/Range” key for three seconds to deactivate Auto Range. Press the “MAX/MIN/Range“ again several times until you have reached your desired measurement range. To re- activate Auto Range, press and hold the “MAX/MIN/Range” key again for three seconds.

Bluetooth and flashlight

To switch on the flashlight, press and release the “Bluetooth / flashlight“ key. Press the same button again to switch it off again.
To activate Bluetooth, press and hold the “Bluetooth / flashlight“ key for several seconds. The icon will appear in the display. To turn off Bluetooth, press and hold the “Bluetooth / flashlight“ key again for several seconds
Use the “Meterbox Pro“ app from your Android or iOS store to connect the device to your mobile phone.

Auto Power Off

To increase the battery life, the meter will switch off automatically after 15 minutes of inactivity. To switch on the device after this, turn the rotary switch to “OFF“ and then turn it to your desired measurement mode. To deactivate Auto Power Off, press and hold the “MODE“ key and switch on the device. Then release the “MODE“ key. Auto Power Off is now deactivated.

Batteries

When the battery is no longer sufficiently charged, the following icon will appear on the display:
. In this case, replace both 1.5 V AAA batteries. If you do not replace the batteries, measurement errors and even failure of the device can occur.
To replace the batteries, open the battery compartment on the rear side of the meter by loosening the screw of the cover with a screwdriver. Observe correct polarity wehn replacing the batteries and screw the battery compartment cover back on.

Fuse replacement

To replace the fuse, open the fuse compartment which is located below the foldable stand on the rear side of the meter. Pull out the fuse and replace it by a new one. Only use the following fuses: F10 A/600 V and F600 mA/600 V.
Follow the instructions in the fuse compartment for the correct arrangement of the fuses.
NOTE: Disconnect all test leads and turn off the meter before replacing the fuses.

Warranty

You can read our warranty terms in our General Business Terms which you can find here: https://www.pce-instruments.com/english/terms.

Disposal

For the disposal of batteries in the EU, the 2006/66/EC directive of the European Parliament applies. Due to the contained pollutants, batteries must not be disposed of as household waste. They must be given to collection points designed for that purpose.
In order to comply with the EU directive 2012/19/EU we take our devices back. We either re-use them or give them to a recycling company which disposes of the devices in line with law.
For countries outside the EU, batteries and devices should be disposed of in accordance with your local waste regulations.
If you have any questions, please contact PCE Instruments.

PCE Instruments contact information

Germany
PCE Deutschland GmbH
Im Langel 4
D-59872 Meschede
Deutschland
Tel.: +49 (0) 2903 976 99 0
Fax: +49 (0) 2903 976 99 29
info@pce-instruments.com
www.pce-instruments.com/deutsch

Germany
Produktions- und Entwicklungsgesellschaft mbH
Im Langel 26
D-59872 Meschede
Deutschland
Tel.: +49 (0) 2903 976 99 471 Fax: +49 (0) 2903 976 99 9971
info@pce-instruments.com
www.pce-instruments.com/deutsch

The Netherlands
PCE Brookhuis B.V.
Institutenweg 15
7521 PH Enschede
Nederland
Telefoon: +31 (0)53 737 01 92 Fax: +31 53 430 36 46
info@pcebenelux.nl
www.pce-instruments.com/dutch

United States of America
PCE Americas Inc.
711 Commerce Way suite 8 Jupiter / Palm Beach
33458 FL
USA
Tel: +1 561-320-9162
Fax: +1 561-320-9176
info@pce-americas.com
www.pce-instruments.com/us

France
PCE Instruments France EURL
23, rue de Strasbourg
67250 Soultz-Sous-Forets
France
Téléphone: +33 (0) 972 3537 17 Numéro de fax: +33 (0) 972 3537 18
info@pce-france.fr
www.pce-instruments.com/french

United Kingdom
PCE Instruments UK Ltd
Units 11 Southpoint Business Park Ensign Way, Southampton Hampshire
United Kingdom, SO31 4RF
Tel: +44 (0) 2380 98703 0
Fax: +44 (0) 2380 98703 9
info@industrial-needs.com
www.pce-instruments.com/english

Chile
PCE Instruments Chile S.A.
RUT: 76.154.057-2
Calle Santos Dumont N° 738, Local 4 Comuna de Recoleta, Santiago
Tel. : +56 2 24053238
Fax: +56 2 2873 3777
info@pce-instruments.cl
www.pce-instruments.com/chile

Turkey
PCE Teknik Cihazları Ltd.Şti.
Halkalı Merkez Mah.
Pehlivan Sok. No.6/C
34303 Küçükçekmece – İstanbul Türkiye
Tel: 0212 471 11 47
Faks: 0212 705 53 93
info@pce-cihazlari.com.tr
www.pce-instruments.com/turkish

Spain
PCE Ibérica S.L.
Calle Mayor, 53
02500 Tobarra (Albacete)
España
Tel. : +34 967 543 548
Fax: +34 967 543 542
info@pce-iberica.es
www.pce-instruments.com/espanol

Italy
PCE Italia s.r.l.
Via Pesciatina 878 / B-Interno 6 55010 Loc. Gragnano
Capannori (Lucca)
Italia
Telefono: +39 0583 975 114
Fax: +39 0583 974 824
info@pce-italia.it
www.pce-instruments.com/italiano

Hong Kong
PCE Instruments HK Ltd.
Unit J, 21/F., COS Centre
56 Tsun Yip Street
Kwun Tong
Kowloon, Hong Kong
Tel: +852-301-84912
jyi@pce-instruments.com
www.pce-instruments.cn

China
PCE (Beijing) Technology Co., Limited 1519 Room, 6 Building
Zhong Ang Times Plaza
No. 9 Mentougou Road, Tou Gou District 102300 Beijing
China
Tel: +86 (10) 8893 9660
info@pce-instruments.cn
www.pce-instruments.cn