ERMENRICH TC16 Zing Digital Multimeter User Manual

: August 2, 2024
: ERMENRICH

Table of Contents

ERMENRICH TC16 Zing Digital Multimeter
Specifications
Product Usage Instructions
FAQs
PARTS DESCRIPTION
Digital Multimeter
Getting started
Safety instructions
Fuse Broken indication
Fuse replacement
Specifications
Care and maintenance
Battery safety instructions
Ermenrich Warranty
CONTACT INFORMATION
References
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ERMENRICH TC16 Zing Digital Multimeter

Specifications

Brand: Ermenrich
Model: Zing TC16/TC19
Type: Digital Multimeter

Product Usage Instructions

Getting Started:
- Please carefully read the safety instructions and the user manual before using this product. Keep away from children. Use the device only as specified in the user manual.
The kit includes a digital multimeter, test leads (red and black), a carry bag (TC19), user manual, and a warranty.
Safety Instructions:
- Always follow safety precautions when using the multimeter to avoid accidents or damage.
Data Hold:
- During a measurement, press the H (Data hold)/Backlight button (7) to turn on the data hold function and display the current reading. Press again to turn the function off and return to measurement display.
Flashlight:
- TC16: Press the Flashlight button (11) to turn the flashlight on/off.
- TC19: Press and hold the SEL (Selection)/Flashlight button (11) for 2 seconds to turn the flashlight on/off.
Backlight:
- Press and hold the H (Data hold)/Backlight button (7) for 2 seconds to turn the backlight on/off.
Auto Power Turn-Off:
- When you press the Power button (12) to power on, the automatic turn-off function is activated by default. After 15 minutes without any key operation, the multimeter will turn off automatically to save battery energy.
- To cancel the automatic turn-off function, press (5) and (12) simultaneously.

FAQs

Q: How do I change the measurement mode on the multimeter?
- A: Use the SEL/SMART button (5) to switch between different measurement modes.
Q: Can I use this multimeter for testing high-voltage circuits?
- A: This multimeter is designed for low to medium-voltage measurements. Avoid using it for high-voltage circuits to prevent damage to the device.

PARTS DESCRIPTION

NCV sensor
Warning indicator
Flashlight
Display SEL/SMART (Selection/ Smart measurement mode) button
SMART/FUNC (Smart measurement mode/ Function) button
Battery compartment
H (Data hold)/Backlight button
INPUT jack (+)
COM jack (-)
mA all at (+) A call at (+) Flashlight button
SEL (Selection)/Flashlight
button
Power button

Digital Multimeter

Ermenrich Zing TC16/TC19 Digital Multimeter

Please carefully read the safety instructions and the user manual before using this product. Keep away from children. Use the device only as specified in the user manual.

The kit includes a digital multimeter, test leads (red and black), a carry bag (TC19), user manual, and a warranty.

Getting started

Remove the screw on the back of the device and remove the battery compartment cover.
Insert 2 CR2032 batteries, ensuring the correct polarity.
Close the cover and tighten the screw.
Press and hold the Power button (12) for 2 seconds to turn the device on or off.

Safety instructions

The multimeter complies with the IEC61010-1, Cat. III 600V safety requirements for Category III measuring equipment when used in circuits up to 600V AC voltage and pollution level 2. To avoid electric shock or personal injury, strictly observe the following safety instructions:

Use extreme caution when measuring voltages above 30V AC (RMS), 42V AC (peak), or 60V DC, it is life-threatening.
To avoid electrocution and device damage, do not measure voltages higher than 600V.
Use only properly functioning probes and test leads with intact insulation. Keep your fingers behind the safety guards on the probes.
Do not use the device in environments with explosive gases, vapors, or high humidity.
Connect the neutral/ground wire first, then the phase wire. Disconnect in reverse order.
Disconnect the test leads before opening the battery compartment. Do not use the device with the open battery compartment or when it is disassembled.
Do not ground yourself when taking measurements. Avoid contact with possible ground sources.
Follow local and national safety regulations. Use personal protective equipment when working with exposed live parts.

Data hold

During a measurement, press the H (Data hold)/Backlight button (7) to turn on the data hold function and display the current reading.
The H (Data hold) icon will appear on the display. Press again to turn the function off and return to the measurement display.

Flashlight

TC16:
- Press the Flashlight button (11) to turn the flashlight on/off.
TC19:
- Press and hold the SEL (Selection)/Flashlight button (11) for 2 seconds to turn the flashlight on/off.

Backlight

Press and hold the H (Data hold)/Backlight button (7) for 2 seconds to turn the backlight on/off.

Auto power turn-off

When you press the Power button (12) to power on, the automatic turn-off function is activated by default and the display shows the symbol. After 15 minutes without any key operation, the multimeter will turn off automatically to save battery energy.
To cancel the automatic turn-off function, press (5) and (12) simultaneously. The symbol is not displayed when the automatic turn-off function is canceled.

Fuse Broken indication

When the fuse is blown, the symbol is displayed during measurement.

Smart (Auto) measurement mode

The multimeter is turned on in Smart (Auto) measurement mode by default. The flashing (TC16) or (TC19) symbol appears on the display.
In this mode, DC voltage, AC voltage, resistance, and continuity can be measured, and the multimeter can automatically identify the measurement signal.
Plug the black test lead into the COM jack (9) and the red test lead into the INPUT jack (8). Connect the probes to the measuring points or in parallel to the circuit to be measured.
The multimeter will automatically recognize the measured signal. If the resistance is <50Ω, an acoustic signal will be emitted continuously, and the LED indicator (2) will be on. The measurement results will appear on the display (4).

The minimum measured voltage in this mode is about 0.8V DC and 0.5V AC.

Professional (Manual) measurement mode

Press (5) to activate the manual mode.
To return to the Smart (Auto) mode, press and hold (5) for 3 seconds.

AC/DC measurement

TC16:
- Press the SEL/SMART button (5) to select the function, оr insert the red probe into the mA jack (10) to automatically select the function.
- The symbol is displayed and the multimeter enters the DC measurement mode. Press the SEL/SMART button (5) to display the symbol and enter the AC measurement mode.
- Plug the black test lead into the COM jack (9). Disconnect the measured power supply, connect the multimeter in series with the power supply, and then turn on the measured power supply.
- The measurement results will appear on the display (4).
TC19:
- Press the SMART/FUNC button (5) to select the or function. Plug the black test lead into the COM jack (9) and the red test lead into the А jack (10). Press the SEL (Selection)/Flashlight button (11) to select the AC or DC measurement mode.
- The symbol or symbol is displayed accordingly. Disconnect the measured power supply, connect the multimeter in series with the power supply, and then turn on the measured power supply.
- The measurement results will appear on the display (4). When the multimeter is switched manually to the current function and no lead is inserted in the A jack (10), the display shows LEAd (Lead needs to be inserted) and no further measurement is taken.
- The frequency is shown on the display during AC measurement.
Voltage measurement (in V)
- Press (5) to select the function. Plug the black test lead into the COM jack (9) and the red test lead into the INPUT jack (8). Connect the probes to the measuring points. The measurement results will appear on the display (4).
- The frequency is shown on the display during AC voltage measurement (TC19 only).
Voltage measurement (in mV) (TC19 only)
- Press the SMART/FUNC (5) to select the function. Plug the black test lead into the COM jack (9) and the red test lead into the INPUT jack (8). Connect the probes to the measuring points.
- The measurement results will appear on the display (4).
- The frequency is shown on the display during the AC voltage measurement.
- If there is no connection to the measurement circuit, the device may display non-zero data. This is normal and does not affect the measurement.
Resistance measurement
- Press (5) to select the function. Plug the black test lead into the COM jack (9) and the red test lead into the INPUT jack (8). Connect the probes to the resistance measuring points of circuit or resistor. The measurement results will appear on the display (4).
Continuity test
- Press (5) to select the function. Plug the black test lead into the COM jack (9) and the red test lead into the INPUT jack (8). Connect the probes to the circuit or component to be tested. The measurement results (circuit resistance) will appear on the display (4). If the resistance is <50Ω, an acoustic signal will be emitted continuously and the LED indicator (2) will glow.
Frequency measurement (TC19 only)
- Press the SMART/FUNC button (5) to select the Hz function. Plug the black test lead into the COM jack (9) and the red test lead into the INPUT jack (8). Connect the probes to the measuring points. The measurement results will appear on the display (4).
Capacitance measurement (TC19 only)
- Press the SMART/FUNC button (5) to select the function. Plug the black test lead into the COM jack (9) and the red test lead into the
- INPUT jack (8). Connect the probes to the capacitance to be measured. The measurement results will appear on the display (4).
Diode test
- Press (5) to select the function. Plug the black test lead into the COM jack (9) and the red test lead into the INPUT jack (8). Connect the black test probe to the cathode side and the red test probe to the anode side of the diode to be measured.
- If the polarity of the test probes is reversed to the diode polarity, the OL (Overload) will appear on the display. This can be used for distinguishing the anode and cathode side of a diode.
- If the polarity of the test probes matches the diode polarity, the measurement (voltage drop) results will appear on the display (4). If the voltage drop is less than 1V, the built-in buzzer will produce a beep sound.
Non-contact voltage detection (NCV)
- Press (5) to select the NCV (TC16) or NCV/Live (TС19) function. NCV is displayed. Slowly bring the NCV sensor (1) close to the point to be detected.
- When the signal of а weak electromagnetic field is detected, the “– – – L” will appear on the display, the built-in buzzer will produce a slow beep sound, and the LED indicator (2) will glow green.
- When the signal of а strong electromagnetic field is detected, the “– – – H” will appear on the display, the built-in buzzer will produce a quick beep sound, and the LED indicator (2) will glow red.
- When using this function, remove the test leads from the jacks.
Live detection
- Press (5) to select the Live function (TC16); or
- Press (5) to select the NCV/Live function, and then press the SEL (Selection)/Flashlight (11) button to display the Live symbol (TC19).
Plug only the red test lead into the INPUT jack (8). Connect the red test probe to the conductor to be measured.
When the signal of а weak electromagnetic field is detected, the “– – – L” will appear on the display, the built-in buzzer will produce a slow beep sound, and the LED indicator (2) will glow green.
When the signal of а strong electromagnetic field is detected, the “– – – H” will appear on the display, the built-in buzzer will produce a quick beep sound, and the LED indicator (2) will glow red.

Fuse replacement

Turn off the multimeter power and remove the probes.
Remove the screws fixing the back cover and remove the back cover.
Remove the burnt-out fuse, replace it with a new one of the same specification, and ensure that the fuse is installed in the safety clip and clamped tightly.
Install the back cover and fix it with screws.

Specifications

| ТС16| ТС19
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AC/DC voltage, range| 2V / 20V / 200V / 600V| 60mV / 600mV / 6V / 60V / 600V
Accuracy| AC: ±(1.0%+3), DC: ±(0.5%+3)
Alternate/direct current, range| 20mA / 200mA / 600mA| 6000µA / 60mA / 600mA
Accuracy| AC: ±(1.5%+5), DC: ±(1.2%+5)
Frequency, range| —| 10Hz / 100Hz / 1000Hz / 10kHz / 100kHz / 1000kHz / 10MHz ±(1.0%+5)
Capacitance, range| —| 6nF / 60nF / 600nF / 6µF / 60µF / 600µF / 6 mF / 60 mF ±(4.0 %+5)
Resistance, Range 1| 200Ω / 2kΩ / 20kΩ / 200kΩ ±(1.0%+5)| 600Ω / 6kΩ / 60kΩ / 600kΩ ±(1.0%+5)
Resistance, Range 2| 2MΩ / 20MΩ ±(1.5%+5)| 6MΩ / 60MΩ ±(1.5%+5)
Operating temperature range| 0… +40°C / +32… 104°F
Operating humidity range| 0–80% RH
Storage temperature range| –10… +60°C / +14… 140°F
Storage humidity range| 0–70% RH
Power supply| 2pcs CR2032 batteries, 3V
Safety rating| EN61010-1,-2-030; EN61010-2-033; EN61326-1; Cat. III, 600V

The manufacturer reserves the right to make changes to the product range and specifications without prior notice.

Care and maintenance

Use the device only within the permitted range. Wipe the body regularly with detergent or a damp cloth with detergent.
Do not use solvent to clean the device. Protect the device from sudden impact and excessive mechanical force.
Store the device in a dry cool place. Only use accessories and spare parts for this device that comply with the technical specifications.
If a part of the device or battery is swallowed, seek medical attention immediately.

Battery safety instructions

Always purchase the correct size and grade of battery most suitable for the intended use. Always replace the whole set of batteries at one time; taking care not to mix old and new ones or batteries of different types.
Clean the battery contacts and also those of the device before battery installation. Make sure the batteries are installed correctly concerning polarity (+ and –). Remove batteries from equipment that is not to be used for an extended period. Remove used batteries promptly. Never short-circuit batteries as this may lead to high temperatures, leakage, or explosion.
Never heat batteries to revive them. Do not disassemble batteries. Remember to switch off devices after use. Keep batteries out of the reach of children, to avoid the risk of ingestion, suffocation, or poisoning. Utilize used batteries as prescribed by your country’s laws.

Ermenrich Warranty

Ermenrich products, except for their accessories, carry a 5-year warranty against defects in materials and workmanship.
All Ermenrich accessories are warranted to be free of defects in materials and workmanship for six months from the purchase date.
The warranty entitles you to the free repair or replacement of the Ermenrich product in any country where a Levenhuk office is located if all the warranty conditions are met.
For further details, please visit levenhuk.com/warranty.
If warranty problems arise, or if you need assistance in using your product, contact the local Levenhuk branch.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Levenhuk Optics s.r.o. (Europe): V Chotejně 700/7, 102 00 Prague 102, Czech Republic,
+420 737-004-919, sales-info@levenhuk.cz
Levenhuk USA 928 E 124th Ave. Ste D, Tampa, FL 33612, USA, +1 813 468-3001,
contact_us@levenhuk.com
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