SP tools SP62015 Digital Multimeter with temperature Gauge User Manual

USER MANUAL

SP62015
DIGITAL MULTIMETER WITH TEMPERATURE GAUGE

RETAIN THESE INSTRUCTIONS AND ATTACH RECEIPT TO MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

NOTE: Proof of purchase must be retained by the customer as it will be required in the event of a claim under warranty.

AFTER-SALES SUPPORT:
WWW.SPTOOLS.COM

AUSTRALIA: Visit the website’s contact page to get in touch with your local service department.
INTERNATIONAL: Use the county selector to get in touch with your service department in your country or region.

IMPORTANT
ALL PERSONS WHO ARE TO USE THIS EQUIPMENT MUST THOROUGHLY READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL PRIOR TO OPERATION.

SAFETY INFORMATION

The following safety information must be observed to ensure maximum personal safety during the operation at this meter:

• Do not use the meter if the unit or test leads look damaged, or if you suspect that the meter is not operating properly.
• Never ground yourself when taking electrical measurements. Do not touch exposed metal pipes, outlets, fixtures, etc. Keep your body isolated from the ground by using dry clothing, rubber shoes, rubber mats, or any approved insulating material.
• Turn the power off before testing circuit, cutting, unsoldering, or breaking the circuit. Small amounts of current can be dangerous.
• Use caution when working above 60V de or 30V ac rms. Such voltages pose a shock hazard.
• When using the probes, keep your fingers behind the finger guards on the probes.
• Measuring voltage that exceeds the limits of the multimeter may damage the meter and expose the operator to a shock hazard. Always recognize the meter voltage limit as stated on the front of the meter.
• Never apply voltage or current to the meter that exceeds the specified maximum.

This symbol adjacent to another symbol, terminal, or operating the device indicates that the operator must refer to an explanation in the Operating Instructions to avoid personal injury or damage to the meter.

This WARNING symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

This CAUTION symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which if not avoided, may result in damage to the product.

This symbol advises that the terminal(s) so marked must not be connected to a circuit point at which the voltage with respect to earth ground exceeds (in this case) 600 VAC or VDC.

This symbol adjacent to one or more terminals identifies them as being associated with ranges that may, in normal use, be subjected to particularly hazardous voltages. For maximum safety, the meter and its test leads should not be handled when these terminals are energized.

Input Limits

Function| Maximum Input
V DC or V AC| 600V DC /AC
mA DCJAC| 200mA DCJAC
Resistance, Diode test, Continuity Temperature| 250V DCJAC

CONTROLS AND JACKS

1. 2000 count Liquid Crystal Display with symbolic signs
2. Hold push button
3. Function switch
4. COM (negative) input jack
5. Positive input jack
6. Mode push button: selection Continuity /Diode, AC/DC, Temperature(C/F)
7. Non-contact voltage

SYMBOLS AND ANNUNCIATIONS

• Continuity
• Diode
• AC Alternating Current or Voltage

• BAT Low Battery
• AUTO Auto Ranging
• DC Direct Current or Voltage

SPECIFICATIONS

drops below the operating level.
Measurement rate:| 2 times per second, nominal.
Auto power off:| Meter automatically shuts down after approx. 15 minutes of inactivity.
Operating environment:| 0°C to S0 °C (32 °F to 122 °F) at < 70% relative humidity.
Storage temperature:| -20 °C to 60°C (-4°F to 140 °F) at < 80% relative humidity.
For inside use, max-height:| 2000m
Pollution degree:| 2
 Power:| One12V battery
Dimensions:| 108(H) x 53(W) x 32(D) mm
 Weight: Approx.:| 102g.

Accuracy is given at 18° to 28° – 65°F to 83°F, less than 70% RH.

DC Voltage (Auto-ranging)

Input Impedance: 10MD.
Maximum Input: 600V AC/DC rms

AC Voltage (Auto-ranging)

Input Impedance: 10M0
Frequency Range: 50 to 60Hz Maximum Input: 600V AC/DC res.

DC Current (Auto-ranging for us and mA)

Overload Protection: 0.2A/600V
Maximum Input: 200mA DC or 200mA AC RMS on 1.1A/mA ranges

Resistance (Auto-ranging)

Input Protection: 250V DC or 500V AC RMS

Diode Test

Open circuit voltage: 1.5V DC typical Overload protection: 250V AC/DC res.

Temperature

Sensor: K Thermocouple

Audible continuity

Audible threshold: Less than 100 Test current: <0.3mA
Overload protection: 250V AC/DC rms

OPERATION

WARNING

RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK
Could result in fatal electrical shock

Risk of electrocution. High-voltage circuits, both AC and DC, are very dangerous and should be measured with great care.

• ALWAYS turn the function switch to the OFF position when the meter is not in use. This meter has Auto OFF that automatically shuts the meter OFF if 15 minutes elapse between uses.
•  If “OL” appears in the display during a measurement, the value exceeds the range you have selected. Change to a higher range.

Note: On some low AC and DC voltage ranges, with the test leads not connected to a device, the display may show a random, changing reading. This is normal and is caused by
the high-input sensitivity. The reading will stabilize and give a proper measurement when connected to a circuit.

Mode Button
To select Diode/Continuity or DC/AC current, Temperature (C/ F).

Max Hold Button
The max Hold position is used to measure the maximum value.
The maximum measured value is updated continuously. Press once again the button, which will release the hold and allow a further measurement.

DC Voltage Measurements

CAUTION

Do not measure DC voltages if a motor on the circuit is being switched ON or OFF.
Large voltage surges may occur that can damage the meter.

• Set the function switch to the V DC position (“mV” will appear in the display).
• Insert the black test lead, banana plug into the negative (COM) jack, and the red test lead, banana plug into the positive (V) jack.
• Touch the test probe tips to the circuit under test. Be sure to observe the correct polarity (red leads to positive, black leads to negative).
• Read the voltage in the display. The display will indicate the proper decimal point and value. If the polarity is reversed, the display will show (-) minus before the value.

AC Voltage Measurements

WARNING
RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK
Could result in fatal electrical shock

• Risk of Electrocution. The probe tips may not be long enough to contact the live parts inside some 240V outlets for appliances because the contacts are recessed deep in the outlets. As a result, the reading may show 0 volts when the outlet actually has voltage on it. Make sure the probe tips are touching the metal contacts inside the outlet
  before assuming that no voltage is present.

CAUTION

Do not measure AC voltages if a motor on the circuit is being switched ON or OFF.
Large voltage surges may occur that can damage the meter.

• Set the function switch to the V AC position.
• Insert the black test lead, banana plug into the negative (COM) jack, and the red test lead, banana plug into the positive (V) jack.
• Touch the test probe tips to the circuit under test. Read the voltage in the display.
  The display will indicate the proper decimal point, value, and symbol (AC, V, etc).

DC Current Measurements

For current measurements up to 2000uA DC, set the function switch to the up position and insert the red test lead, banana plug into the (µA) jack.

• For current measurements up to 200mA DC, set the function switch to the mA range and insert the red test lead, banana plug into the (mA) jack.
• Press the MODE button until “DC” appears in the display.
• Remove power from the circuit under test, then open up the circuit at the point where you wish to measure current.
• Touch the black test probe tip to the negative side of the circuit. Touch the red test probe tip to the positive side of the circuit.
• Apply power to the circuit.
• Read the current in the display. The display will indicate the proper decimal point, value, and symbol.

AC Current Measurements

WARNING
**RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK**
To avoid electric shock, do not measure AC current on any circuit whose voltage exceeds 250V AC.

• Insert the black test lead banana plug into the negative (COM) jack.
• For current measurements up to 2000µA AC, set the function switch to the µA position and insert the red test lead, banana plug into the (µA) jack.
• For current measurements up to 200mA AC, set the function switch to the mA range and insert the red test lead, banana plug into the (mA) jack.
• Press the MODE button until “AC” appears in the display.
• Remove power from the circuit under test, then open up the circuit at the point where you wish to measure current.
• Touch the black test probe tip to the negative side of the circuit. And touch the red test probe tip to the positive side of the circuit.
• Apply power to the circuit.
• Read the current in the display. The display will indicate the proper decimal point, value, and symbol.

Resistance Measurements

RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK
To avoid electric shock, disconnect power to the unit under test and discharge all capacitors before taking any resistance measurements.

Remove the batteries and unplug the line cords.

• Set the function switch to the position.
• Insert the black test lead, banana plug into the negative (COM) jack and the red test lead, banana plug into the positive
• Touch the test probe tips across the circuit or part under test. It is best to disconnect one side of the part under test so the rest of the circuit will not interfere with the resistance reading.
• Read the resistance in the display will indicate the proper decimal point, value, and symbol.

Continuity Check

RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK
To avoid electric shock, never measure continuity on circuits or wires that have voltage in them.

• Set the function switch to the ****position.
• Insert the black lead, banana plug into the negative (-) jack (COM) and the red test lead, banana plug into the positive (+) jack
• Press the MODE button until the ****symbol appears in the
• Touch the test probe tips to the circuit or wire you wish to check.
• If the resistance is less than approximately 300, the audible signal will display will also show the actual resistance.

Diode Test

WARNING

RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK
To avoid electric shock, do not test any diode that has a voltage in it.

• Set the function switch to the ****position.

• Press the MODE button until the ****symbol appears in the display.
  Insert the black test lead, banana plug into the negative (-) jack (COM), and the red test lead, banana plug into the positive (+) jack.

• Touch the test probe tips to the diode or semiconductor junction you wish to test.
  Note the meter reading.

• Reverse the probe polarity by switching probe position. Note this reading.
  

• The diode or junction can be evaluated as follows:

1. If one reading shows a value and the other reading shows OL, the diode is good.
2. If both readings show OL, the device is open.
3. If both readings are very small or 0, the device is shorted.

Note: The value indicated in the display during the diode check is the forward voltage.

Temperature Measurements

RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK
To avoid electric shock, disconnect both test probes from any source of voltage before making a temperature measurement.

• If you wish to measure temperature in °F, set the function switch to the °F range. If you wish to measure temperature in °C, set the function switch to the Oc range.
• Insert the black test lead, banana plug into the negative (COM) jack, and the red test lead, banana plug into the positive (V) jack, making sure to observe the correct polarity.
• Touch the Temperature Probe head to the part whose temperature you wish to measure. Keep the probe touching the part under test until the reading stabilizes (about 30 seconds).
• Read the temperature in the display. The digital reading will indicate the proper decimal point and value.

Warning: To avoid electric shock, be sure the thermocouple has been removed before changing to another measurement function.

Non – contact Voltage (NCV)
The NCV function works on any rotary switch position.

• Test the detector on a known live circuit before use.
• Hold the top of the meter very close to the voltage source as shown.
• If voltage is present, the rim of the LCD display will flash a bright red.

Replacing the Battery
Warning: To avoid electric shock, disconnect the test leads from any source of voltage before removing the battery door.

• When the batteries become exhausted or drop below the operating voltage, “BAT” will appear on the right-hand side of the LCD display. The battery should be replaced.
• Follow instructions for installing the battery
  Dispose of the old battery properly.

Warning: To avoid electric shock, do not operate your meter until the battery door is in place and fastened securely.

BATTERY INSTALLATION

RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK
To avoid electric shock, disconnect the test leads from any source of voltage before removing the battery door.

• Disconnect the test leads from the meter.
• Open the battery door by loosening the screw using a Phillips head screwdriver.
• Insert the battery into the battery holder, observing the correct polarity.
• Put the battery door back in place. Secure with the two screws.

Warning: To avoid electric shock, do not operate the meter until the battery door is in place and fastened securely.

Note: If your meter does not work properly, check the fuses and battery to make sure that they are still good and that they are properly inserted.

REPLACING THE FUSES

RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK
To avoid electric shock, disconnect the test leads from any source of voltage before removing the fuse door.

• Disconnect the test leads from the meter and any item under test.
• Open the fuse door by loosening the screw on the door using a Phillips head screwdriver.
• Remove the old fuse from its holder by gently pulling it out.
• Install the new fuse into the holder.
• Always use a fuse of the proper size and value (0.2N 250V fast blow for the 200mA range),
• Put the fuse door back in place. Insert the screw and tighten it securely.

Warning: To avoid electric shock, do not operate your meter until the fuse door is in place and fastened securely.

LIMITED WARRANTY

This Limited Warranty applies only to new products• distributed by SP Tools Pty Ltd (“SP Tools”). It is a condition of this Limited Warranty Policy that the purchaser read the owner’s manual for the product and only use the product to the extent or for the purposes stated therein. The purchaser must also ensure that all servicing requirements are completed as listed in the owner’s manual (said servicing is at the owner’s expense). We recommend that all servicing is completed by an authorized service agent and that records of said servicing are retained by the purchaser as proof in the event of a warranty claim.

Whilst the owner’s manual, packaging, and/or other documentation supplied with SP Tools’ products may provide details in respect of a limited Warranty, the terms set out herein supersede these matters, and this limited Warranty applies in their place. This warranty Is no less advantageous than otherwise described in such other documentation.

SP Tools agrees, subject to the terms and conditions specified below, to repair or replace at SP Tools’ cost, the product purchased by you when the product does not perform in accordance with its specifications during the limited warranty period, due to any fa u It in manufacturing, materials and/or workmanship. SP Tools Is not liable to repair or replace products that the purchaser uses in a manner that is inconsistent with the owner’s manual or in the circumstances set out in paragraphs 1.1 —1.7 below.

The benefits to the purchaser under this warranty are in addition to other rights and remedies under the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Cth). The limited warranty period, within which a defect in the product must appear, commences from the date of purchase and ceases on the expiration of the specified term below.

THE LIMITED WARRANTY PERIOD

• SP Speciality Tools— 12 Months

THE PURCHASERS ATTENTION IS DRAWN TO THE FOLLOWING

To the extent permitted by law and subject to this Limited Warranty, and as part of the terms of the sale of the equipment or part thereof: SP Tools shall not be liable for any form of loss, damage, cost, injury, or harm of any kind (whether direct, indirect, special or consequential) howsoever arising from the use or supply of the equipment to the purchaser.

EXCLUSIONS TO LIMITED WARRANTY POLICY

This Limited Warranty will not apply where the equipment or any part thereof:

1.1 Fails due to an accident (including liquid spillage), abuse, misuse, neglect, or normal wear and tear;
1.2 Has been used in a manner other than for which it was originally designed; 1.3 Has been tampered with or is otherwise than as supplied by SP Tools;
1.4 Where any damage, malfunction, or another failure of the equipment or any part thereof resulted directly or Indirectlyfrom unauthorized persons, adjusting or falling to adjust any part requiring normal maintenance and service (examples include adjustment of tappets, air filter maintenance, lubrication, and tightening of screws nuts, and bolts);
1.5 Malfunctions due to the use of defective or incompatible accessories; 1.6 Is damaged by lightning or thunderstorm activity; or
1.7 Has been transported to a country where no authorized Service Agents exist.

CLAIMING WARRANTY

This Limited Warranty may be claimed in the following manner:

2.1 In order to make a claim under this Limited Warranty, the purchaser must deliver the equipment or any part thereof to an
SP Tools authorized repair agent and pay II costs of transportation and all costs incidental to making a claim under this Limited Warranty. The purchaser must first contact SP Tools (contact details described above) and request the delivery address of an SP Tools authorized repair agent.
2.2 The purchaser must deliver to the repair agent written reasons why the purchaser considers that the purchaser has a claim under this Limited Warranty and must provide all necessary details, including:

• The place, date, and from whom the unit or part was
• The unit or part involved Model and Serial Number.
• The defect, malfunction, or failure in respect of which the claim is being made.
• Proof of service of the unit or part (if applicable)
• Proof of purchase in respect of the unit or part.

2.3 If the Limited Warranty claim is valid, the repair agent will carry out repairs and return the product at no charge to the purchaser. These repairs are limited to the Limited Warranty fault Identified and as such will not include any other faults due to misuse, abuse, failure to maintain, fair wear and tear, or the replacement of serviceable items such as oil, spark plugs, air filters, fuel, etc.

Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under Consumer Law. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and for compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage. You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fall to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure.

Note: Units which are failing to perform in accordance with specifications due to non•warrantable causes will be subject to freight, repair, and or quote charge

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