ETEKCITY MSR-R500 Digital Multimeter and Voltage Tester User Manual

ETEKCITY MSR-R500 Digital Multimeter and Voltage Tester

Safe and Proper Usage

Thank you for purchasing the Etekcity® MSR-R500 Digital Multimeter. Measure DC and AC voltage, current, diode and audible continuity, and resistance with the convenience of one single tool with built-in overload protection.

WARNING: TO AVOID THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR THE DAMAGE OF THE MULTIMETER OR OTHER EQUIPMENT, DO NOT CONNECT TO ANY INPUT TERMINALS OF THE MULTIMETER THAT MAY EXCEED 500V.
Read all the instructions provided in this manual. Failure to comply with the instructions in the manual and/or use of the device in ways other than the ones mentioned in the manual may result in serious injury, fire, and/or electrical shock. The person responsible for this equipment must ensure that all users understand the directions and adhere to them.
This meter complies with standard IEC61010: in pollution degree 2, overvoltage category (CAT I 600V, CAT II 300V) and double insulation.
CAT I: Signal level, special equipment or parts of equipment, telecommunications, electronic, etc.
CAT II: Local level, appliance, PORTABLE EQUIPMENT etc., with smaller transient overvoltages than CAT III.

Safety Operating Procedures

• Be sure to read, understand and comply with all the instructions in this manual
• Make sure the test leads are in a safe state. Keep equipment out of humidity or moist environments.
• DO NOT use the meter if it is damaged or the case (or part of the case) is removed. Look for cracks or missing plastic. Check the insulation around the connectors before use.
• DO NOT use the equipment in wet environments.
• Remove the test probes from the item of measurement before changing the settings or measurement functions on the multimeter.
• DO NOT apply the multimeter to voltages that may exceed 500V.
• DO NOT measure voltages when the meter is set to measure resistance (ohm).
• Always use the fuses of the correct type as specified within the instructions to avoid any injury, electrical shock, or risk of fire.
• DO NOT operate the meter around explosive gas, vapor, or dust.
• When operating the test probes, keep your fingers behind the finger guards.
• When making electrical connections, connect the common test lead (black) before connecting the live test lead (red). When disconnecting, disconnect the live test lead (red) before disconnecting the common test lead (black).
• Always remove the test leads before replacing the battery within the multimeter or opening the battery compartment.
• Inspect the condition of the test leads and the multimeter for any damage before operating the meter. Repair or replace any damage before use.
• Verify the meter’s operation by measuring a known voltage before and after using the meter.
• DO NOT change the settings on the rotary switch while the test leads are measuring a source of power.
• Use great care when making measurements if the voltages are greater than 25VAC rms or 35VDC. These voltages are considered to be a shock hazard.
• DO NOT operate the meter with the battery cover removed or the case open.
• DO NOT remove the cover or open the case of the meter without first removing it from the main power source.
• DO NOT allow children to operate this device.
• USE a 9V DC battery when replacing the battery within the device.
• Make sure to insert the battery under the correct polarity indicated in the device.
• DO NOT use leaking batteries.
• DO NOT dispose old batteries in fire.
• Expired or damaged batteries can cause cauterization on contact with skin. Always therefore, use suitable hand gloves for protection in such cases.
• Disconnect circuit power and discharge all high voltage capacitors before testing resistance, continuity, diodes, or capacitance.
• Before measuring current, check the meter’s fuses and turn off power to the circuit before connecting the meter to the circuit.
• In the case the device is going to be unused for an extended period of time, remove the battery before storage.

Meter Diagram

1. LCD Display
2. HOLD Button
3. Backlight Button
4. Rotary Switch
5. COM Terminal
6. 10A Terminal
7. Other Terminals

Button Functions

HOLD

• Press once to lock measurement results (An ‘H’ symbol will appear on the display)
• Press once more to unlock results

BACKLIGHT

• Press once to turn on the display backlight
• Press once more to turn off backlight

General Specifications

• Battery Type: 1 x 9V Battery NEDA 1604 / 6F22 / 006P
• Overload Display: 1
• Dimensions: 130 x 73.5 x 35mm
• Weight: ~156g

DC Voltage

Range

| ****

Resolution

| Accuracy| Overload Protection|
---|---|---|---|---

± (0.5% +2)

|

200mV

| 100µV| 250V DC

or AC

|
2000mV| 1mV| ****

500V DC

or AC

|
20V| 10mV|
200V| 100mV|
500V| 1V| ± (0.8% +2)|

Input impendance: 10M ohms

AC Voltage

Range

| ****

Resolution

| Accuracy| Overload Protection|
---|---|---|---|---

± (1.2% +10)

|
200V| 100mV| 500V DC

or AC

|
500V| 1V|

• Input impendance: approx. 5M ohms
• Displays effective value of sine wave (mean value response)
• Frequency response 40Hz ~ 400Hz

DC Current

Range

| ****

Resolution

| ****

Accuracy

| Overload Protection
---|---|---|---
2000µA| 1µA| ****

± (1% +2)

| 500mA,

250V fast type fuse: 5x20mm

20mA| 10µA
200mA| 100µA| ± (1.2% +2)

10A

| ****

10mA

| ****

± (2%+5)

| 10A/250V

fast type

φ5x20mm

At 10A Range: for continuous measurement ≤10 seconds and interval not less than 15 minutes

Resistance

Range

| ****

Resolution

| ****

Accuracy

| Overload Protection
---|---|---|---
200Ω| 0.1Ω| ± (0.8%+5)| ****

250V DC

or AC

2000Ω| 1Ω| ****

± (0.8% +2)

20KΩ| 10Ω
200KΩ| 100Ω
20MΩ| 10KΩ| ± (1%+5)
200MΩ| 100KΩ| ± [5% (reading-10)+10]

Diodes and Continuity Measurement

Square Wave Output

No overload protection
Make sure voltage output of calibrated equipment level is less than 10V to avoid damages to the meter

Measurement Operation

DC Voltage Measurement

DC Voltage Ranges: 200mV, 2000mV, 20V, 200V, 500V
Input Impedance: 10M ohms

1. Plug the red test lead into the V ohm mA terminal, then plug the black test lead into the COM terminal.
2. Set the rotary switch to the appropriate measurement in V range.
3. Connect the test leads to the object of measurement. Hold them in place until the results on the display stabilize.
4. When measurement is completed, disconnect the test leads from the object of measurement.

NOTE

• If the value of voltage is unknown, use the maximum measurement position (500V) and reduce the range until proper readings are obtained.
• The LCD will display “OL” if there in an overload within the selected range. Select a higher range to obtain a correct reading.
• If the circuit impedance is less than or equal to 10k ohm, the error is negligible (0.1% or less).

AC Voltage Measurement
(See Figure 2)
AC Voltage Ranges: 200V, 500V
Input Impedance: 5M ohms

1. Plug the red test lead into the V ohm mA terminal, then plug the black test lead into the COM terminal.
2. Set the rotary switch to the appropriate measurement in V~ range.
3. Connect the test leads to the object of measurement. Hold them in place until the results on the display stabilize. The displayed measured value is the value of sine wave (mean value response).
4. When measurement is completed, disconnect the test leads from the object of measurement.

NOTE

• If the value of voltage is unknown, use the maximum measurement position (500V) and reduce the range until proper readings are obtained.
• The LCD will display “OL” if there in an overload within the selected range. Select a higher range to obtain a correct reading.
• If the circuit impedance is less than or equal to 10k ohm, the error is negligible (0.1% or less).

DC Current Measurement
WARNING
Never attempt an in-circuit current measurement where the voltage between the terminals and ground is greater than 60V. If the fuse burns out during
measurement, this may cause harm to the user and/or damage to the device. Use proper terminals, functions, and range for measurement.
When the testing leads are connected to the current terminals, do not parallel them across any circuit.

DC Current Ranges: 2000μA, 20mA, 200mA, 10A

1. Turn off the power to the circuit and discharge all high voltage capacitors.
2. Plug the red test lead into the V ohm mA or 10A terminal, then plug the black test lead into the COM terminal.
3. Set the rotary switch to the appropriate measurement in A range.
4. Break the current path to be tested.
5. Connect the red test lead to the most positive side of the break and the black test lead to the most negative side of the break.
6. Turn on the circuit power.
7. When measurement is completed, disconnect the test leads from the object of measurement.

NOTE
If the value of voltage is unknown, use the maximum measurement position (10A) and reduce the range until proper readings are obtained.

Resistance Measurement

Resistance Ranges: 200 ohm, 2000 ohm , 20k ohm, 200k ohm, 20M ohm, 200M ohm

1. Plug the red test lead into the V ohm mA terminal, then plug the black test lead into the COM terminal.
2. Set the rotary switch to the appropriate measurement in ohm range.
3. Connect the test leads to the object of measurement, the measured value will appear on the display.
4. When measurement is completed, disconnect the test leads from the object of measurement.

NOTE

• The test leads can add 0.1 ohm to 0.3 ohm of error to the resistance measurement. To obtain precise readings in low resistance measurement (200 ohm), short-circuit the input terminals beforehand and record the reading obtained (reading X). This is the additional resistance from the test lead. Then use the equation: Measured resistance value (Y) – (X) = resistance result
• For high-resistance measurements (>1M ohm), it may take a few seconds for the reading result to stabilize.

Diode Measurement

WARNING
To avoid damage to the meter and/or the object of measurement, disconnect the circuit power and discharge all the high-voltage capacitors before diodes.
Test to check diodes, transistors, and other semiconductor devices. The diode test sends a current through the semiconductor junction, then measures the voltage drop across the junction. A good silicon junction drops between 0.5V and 0.8V.

1. Plug the red test lead into the V ohm mA terminal, then plug the black test lead into the COM terminal.
2. Set the rotary switch to the setting.
3. For forward voltage drop readings on any semiconductor component, place the red test lead on the component’s anode and place the black test lead on the component’s cathode. Hold them in place until the results on the display stabilize.
4. When measurement is completed, disconnect the test leads from the object of measurement.

NOTE

• In a circuit, a good diode should still produce a forward voltage drop reading of 0.5V to 0.8V; however, the reverse voltage drop reading can vary depending on the resistance of other pathways between the probe tips.
• The LCD will display “OL” if the open circuit is incorrectly connected.
• The unit of diode is volt (V), displaying the positive connection voltage-drop value.

Continuity Measurement

1. Plug the red test lead into the V ohm mA terminal, then plug the black test lead into the COM terminal.
2. Set the rotary switch to the setting.
3. Connect the test leads across with the object of measurement.
4. The buzzer will sound if the resistance of the circuit is under 70 ohms.

NOTE
The LCD will display “OL” if the circuit is open

Square Wave Output

WARNING
To avoid damage to the meter and/or the object of measurement, do not allow output terminals (red test lead) to surpass 10V.

1. Plug the red test lead into the V ohm mA terminal, then plug the black test lead into the COM terminal.
2. Set the rotary switch to the OUT setting.
3. Connect the test leads across with the object of measurement. Hold them in place until the results on the display stabilize.
4. When measurement is completed, disconnect the test leads from the object of measurement.

NOTE

• The frequency is approximately 50Hz.
• When loaded to 1M ohm, the output scope will be higher than 3Vpp.

Maintenance

WARNING

• To avoid false readings, possible electrical shock and/or personal injury, replace the battery as soon as the low battery indicator appears on the display.
• To avoid electrical shock, arc blast, personal injury, and/or damage to the meter, use the specified fused ONLY in accordance with the following procedure.

Battery and Fuse Replacement

1. Disconnect the test leads from the input terminals of the meter.
2. Turn OFF the meter
3. Using a screwdriver, unscrew the battery compartment located on the bottom of the meter. Slide off the battery compartment cover.
4. Remove the used batteries from the battery compartment.
5. Remove the fuse by gently prying one end loose, then take the fuse out from its bracket.
6. Replace the battery with a new 9V battery.
7. Install replacement fuses with the identical type and specification: 500mA, 250V fast type, 5x20mm and 10A, 250V fast type,5 x 20mm (make sure the fuse is fixed firmly in the bracket).
8. Re-apply the compartment cover and reinstall the screw firmly.

Warranty Information

Etekcity Corporation (“Etekcity”) warrants this product to the original purchaser to be free from defects in material and workmanship, under normal use and conditions, for a period of 2 years from the date of original purchase.
Etekcity agrees, at our option during the warranty period, to repair any defect in material or workmanship or furnish an equal product in exchange without charge, subject to verification of the defect or malfunction and proof of the date of purchase.
There is no other express warranty. This warranty does not apply:

• If the product has been modified from its original condition;
• If the product has not been used in accordance with directions and instructions in the user manual;
• To damages or defects caused by accident, abuse, misuse or improper or inadequate maintenance;
• To damages or defects caused by service or repair of the product performed by an unauthorized service provider or by anyone other than Etekcity;
• To damages or defects occurring during commercial use, rental use, or any use for which the product is not intended;
• To damages or defects exceeding the cost of the product.
• Etekcity will not be liable for indirect, incidental, or consequential damages in connection with the use of the product covered by this warranty.
• This warranty extends only to the original consumer purchaser of the product and is not transferable to any subsequent owner of the product regardless of whether the product is transferred during the specified term of the warranty.

This warranty does not extend to products purchased from unauthorized sellers. Etekcity’s warranty extends only to products purchased from authorized sellers that are subject to Etekcity’s quality controls and have agreed to follow its quality controls.
All implied warranties are limited to the period of this limited warranty.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. 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.
If you discover that your product is defective within the specified warranty period, please contact Customer Support via support@etekcity.com. DO NOT dispose of your product before contacting us. Once our Customer Support Team has approved your request, please return the product with a copy of the invoice and order ID.
Every Etekcity product automatically includes a 2-year warranty. To make the customer support process quick and easy, register your product online at www.etekcity.com/warranty.

This warranty is made by:
Etekcity Corporation
1202 N. Miller St., Suite A
Anaheim, CA 92806

Customer Support
If you encounter any issues or have any questions regarding your new product, please contact our helpful Customer Support Team. Your satisfaction is our goal!

Etekcity Corporation
1202 N Miller St., Suite A
Anaheim, CA 92806

Toll Free: 855-686-3835
Email: support@etekcity.com

Support Hours
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