User Manual APPA 130 Serise
Warning Warning Safety Safetysheet sheet .......... .......... .......... ........ ......... .......... .......... ........ ......... Read First Safety Information Understand and follow operating instructions carefully. Use the meter only as specified in this manual; otherwise, the protection provided by the meter may be impaired.
CAUTION ˙ Disconnect the test leads from the test points before changing the position of the function rotary switch. ˙ Never connect a source of voltage with the function rotary , µA, position. switch in Ω, &, ˙ Do not expose Meter to extremes in temperature or high humidity. ,µA, function to measure ˙ Never set the meter in Ω, &, the voltage of a power supply circuit in equipment that could result in damage the meter and the equipment under test.
Feature ˙ 10000 Count digital display ˙ Active Backlit,Large scale display ˙ VoltSense (None Contact Voltage) ˙ Analog Bar graph ˙ True RMS reading on AC and AC+DC mode ˙ Torch lightening when clamping ˙ Auto AC/DC 1000 Amps capability and selection (For 138 Only) ˙ Auto AC/DC 600 Amps capability and selection (For 136 Only) ˙ Auto AC/DC 1000 Volts capability and selection ˙ Auto Ohms/Continuity/Diode selection ˙ 100K Resistance capability ˙ Continuity Beeper ˙ Frequency Counter ˙ Power and Power factor mea
The Meter Description Power On/ Off Power on 4
Auto Power Off After idle 15 min The meter can work again by turning it on from the OFF position. Auto Power Off (APO) disable : Press “Downward” of Navigator key while tuning meter on from OFF position. Navigator KEY UP LEFT ENTER RIGHT DOWN The Navigator Key has 5 directions of switch on the display, toggle the navigator key to select the desired feature to activate the feature by a simple click.
Making Basic Measurements Preparation and Caution Before Measurement : Observe the rules of Warnings and Cautions The figures on the following pages show how to make basic measurements. When connecting the test leads to the DUT (Device Under Test) connect the common test lead before connecting the live lead ; when removing the test leads, remove the test live lead before removing the common test lead.
Warning To avoid electrical shock, hazard or damage to meter, do not attempt to measurement that might exceed 1000 V DC or AC RMS. Do not apply more then 1000 V DC or AC RMS between the comment input terminal and earth ground. Note - If the measured voltage is greater than 30 V DC or AC RMS, the display will show the " " symbol. Measuring Current CAT.Ⅳ.600V CAT.Ⅲ.1000V with respect to earth for the jaw. I Tactile Barrier for hand guard. Do not hold the meter across the Tactile Barrier.
AUTO SENSE mode : Display measurement result at AC only with RMS value or DC value, it depends on whichever is greater. AC mode : AC only with RMS value. DC mode : DC value. AC+DC mode : AC+DC RMS value. Note - Select " AC", " DC" or " AC+DC" indicator then press the navigator key to enter the AC/DC/AC+DC mode. - Select " AC"," DC" or " AC+DC" indicator then press the navigator key for more than 2sec to return to the AUTO SENSE mode. PEAK HOLD (AC mode only) 1.
>2SEC "ENTER" >2SEC In PEAK HOLD mode, the meter is activated to save the positive peak value and negative peak value. Positive peak value is displayed in PEAK MAX mode. Negative peak value is displayed in PEAK MIN mode. Inrush current : (AC mode only) If the under testing Inrush current could be bigger than 100A ac, please select the range to 600A/1000A in advance before activating inrush current.
DCA ZERO (For 136/138 Only) Remove the jaw out of the conductor. Press HOLD Key ＞ 2 Sec to compensate the residual magnetism. HOLD> 2 Sec HOLD - DCA Zero is only available in Auto Sense, DC and AC+DC mode. Measuring Frequency (AC mode only) Select the "Hz" indicator then press the navigator key to enter/exit the frequency measurement mode.
MAX/MIN/AVG Select the "MAX MIN" indicator then press the navigator key to enter the MAX/MIN/AVG mode. To quit from the MAX/MIN/AVG mode, press the navigator key for more than 2sec. The MAX/MIN/AVG mode records the minimum and maximum input values. When the inputs go below the record minimum value or above the record maximum value, the meter records the new value. The MAX/MIN/AVG mode can also calculate the average of the maximum value and the minimum value.
THD Measurement (AC mode only) Select the "THD" indicator then press the navigator key to enter the THD mode.THD-F=RMS of Harmonics ÷ RMS of fundamental ×100%.(harmonics up to the 25th) "THD" "ENTER" Individual Harmonic Measurement(AC mode only) Select the " " indicator then press the navigator key to enter the individual harmonic mode. To quit from the individual harmonic mode, press the navigator key for more than 2sec. Hn=RMS of Individual Harmonic ÷ RMS of fundamental ×100%.
LPF(AC mode only) Select the "LPF" indicator then press the navigator key to eliminate high frequency noise. "LPF" ENTER NOTE : Peak Hold, Inrush, THD, HZ, individual Harmonic and LPF mode are only available in AC mode. Measuring Active power(W)/Power factor(PF) 1.Single Phase Power Measurement Step1. Set the rotary switch to the "W" position. Step2. Connect the Red test lead to the L, and the Black test lead to the N. Step3.
Power factor sign : No sign : The phase of the current signal is lagging behind the voltage signal (inductive load). "_" sign : The phase of the current signal is leading the voltage signal (capacitive load). Overrange display : OL.U : Voltage overload OL.A : Current overload OL.UA : Both Voltage and current overload. ± OL kW : Active Power > 1000 kW or < -1000 kW.
2.Three Phase Power Measurement A. 3 phase 3 wire balanced / unbalanced Step1. Set the rotary switch to the "W" position Step2. Using the Navigator key to choose the "W" mode.
b. 3 phase 4 wire balanced / unbalanced Step1. Set the rotary switch to the"W" position Step2. Using the Navigator key to choose the "W" mode.
Phase Rotation Line 1 Line 2 Line 3 NOTE : - Connect the supposed three phase of power source as shown above. - The test is only available while the system frequency is stable. Step 1. Set the rotary switch to the "W" position. " mode Step 2. Using the Navigator key to choose the " Step 3. Connect the Red test lead to the supposed phase Line 1, and the Black test lead to the supposed phase Line 3. a. if volt > 1000V, it will display “OLU” and flash; if volt <30V, it will display “LoU” b.
Step 4. If it displays “L2”, then BUZZER will be sound for twice. Please switch the Red test lead to connect to the supposed phase Line 2 immediately before the “ L2 ” is disappeared. Step 5. When “L2” is disappeared, it will display the testing result. a. If it displays “ 1 2 3 “, then the phase sequence is forward sequence, which means the supposed phase Line 1 is ahead of the supposed phase Line 2. b.
CAUTION To avoid possible damage to the Meter or to the equipment under test, disconnect circuit power and discharge all high voltage capacitors before measuring resistance and diode. Note : - Select "Ω", "#" or "%" indicator then press the navigator key to enter the Ω/#/ %mode. - Select "Ω", "#" or "%" indicator then press the navigator key for more than 2sec to return to the AUTO SENSE mode. Note - Under diode mode, LCD displays "bad" when measuring a diode conducted at forward and reverse bias.
CAUTION To avoid possible damage to the meter or to the equipment under test, disconnect circuit power and discharge all highvoltage capacitors before measuring capacitance. Use the DC voltage function to confirm that the capacitor discharged. Note - The meter will display “diSC” while discharging the capacitor. Measuring Temperature °C / °F ( For 135/138 Only) Set the rotary switch to the " " position. ENTER "°F" Don’t take any high voltage measurement prior to accurate °C/°F measurements.
Measuring μA Current ( For 135 Only) Set the rotary switch to the μA position. Disconnect Other Function : AUTO/MANUAL RANGE Select the “RANGE“ indicator then press the navigator key to enter the manual range mode. To return to the auto range mode, press the navigator key for more than 2sec.
HOLD Key Press HOLD key to freeze display value. Press Hold key SMART HOLD ： The meter will beep continuously and the display will flash if the measured signal is larger than the display reading. (for V.A.W function) VoltSense : The red diamond shape of LED will Illuminate, If there has electric field been detected form the jaw. Caution The light indicator turns on while the clamp tips are close to a electric field. If no indication, voltage could still be present.
Buzzer The Meter beeps once for every valid key-press, and beeps twice for every invalid key-press. Power-up options: Press one of the following keys while tuning meter on from OFF position. Upward of Navigator key : Display of the software version. Downward of Navigator key : Disable auto power off. Leftward of Navigator key : Disable active backlight. HOLD KEY : Display all LCD symbols approx 10sec. Battery State display User can know the battery state from the battery indicator.
Specifications General Specifications Display count : 10000 or 4000 Measuring rate : 3 times / sec. Overrange display : “OL” or “-OL” . Auto Power Off : Approx 15 minutes. Low battery indicator : is displayed. Replace the battery when the indicator appears in the display. Power requirement : 9V battery. Battery life : ALKALINE 9V 50 hours (without Backlight). Dimensions : 87.5mm(W) x 242mm(L) x 50.5mm(D) for APPA133/135/136 87.5mm(W) x 257mm(L) x 50.5mm(D) for APPA137/138 Weight : approx.
Electrical Specifications Accuracy is ±(% reading + number of digits) at 23°C ± 5°C < 80%RH. (1) Voltage APPA 133/135/136/137/138 Function DCV ACV LPF ACV Range Accuracy* 99.99V ± (0.7% + 2dgt) 999.9V 99.99V ± (1.0% + 5dgt) 50 ~ 500Hz 999.9V 99.99V 50 ~ 60Hz ± (1% + 5dgt) >60 ~ 400Hz ± (5% + 5dgt) 999.9V * DCV <1000dgt, add 6 dgt to the accuracy. ACV <1000dgt, add 3 dgt to the accuracy. Overload protection : 1000Vrms Input Impedance : 3.
(2) Current APPA 133/135/137 Function ACA LPF ACA Range Accuracy 99.99A 50 ~ 60Hz ± (1.5% + 5dgt) ** >60 ~ 400Hz ± (2% + 5dgt) ** 599.9A/999.9A* 0.10A ~ 99.99A 599.9A/999.9A* 50 ~ 60Hz ± (1.5% + 5dgt) ** >60 ~ 400Hz ± (5% + 5dgt) ** * 133/135 : 599.9A ; 137 : 999.9A ** The measured value <1000dgt, add 5 dgt to the accuracy. APPA 136/138 Function DCA ACA LPF ACA Range Accuracy 99.99A ± (1.5% + 0.2A) 599.9A/999.9A* ± (1.5% + 5dgt) ** 0.10A ~ 99.99A 50 ~ 60Hz ± (1.
(3) Peak Hold : Peak MAX / Peak MIN APPA 133/135/136 Function ACV ACA Range 140.0V 1400V 140.0A 850A Accuracy ± (3.0% + 15dgt) ± (3.0% + 15dgt) APPA 137/138 Function ACV ACA Range 140.0V 1400V 140.0A 1400A Accuracy ± (3.0% + 15dgt) ± (3.0% + 15dgt) Overload protection : 1000 Vrms 600 Arms For APPA133/135/136 1000 Arms For APPA137/138 Accuracy defined for : Sine wave, ACV>5Vrms / ACA≧5Arms, Freq.50~400Hz. － Only suitable for the repetitive events.
(5) Total Harmonic Distortion : APPA 133/135/136/137/138 Function Range Accuracy ACA /ACV 99.9% ± (3.0% + 10dgt) Harmonic distortion measurement : APPA 133/135/136/137/138 Harmonic order Range H01 ~ H12 Accuracy ± (5% + 10dgt) 99.9% H13 ~ H25 ± (10% + 10dgt) Overload protection : 1000 Vrms 600 Arms For APPA133/135/136 1000 Arms For APPA137/138 － If ACV<10Vrms or ACA <10Arms, it will display “rdy”. － If the fundamental frequency out of range 45 ~ 65Hz, it will display “out.F”.
(7)Active Power : Watt (DC/AC) APPA 133/135/136/137/138 Function Range Accuracy 9.999 kW** 99.99 kW ACW / DCW 599.9KW/999.9kW* A,error×V,reading+ V,error×A,reading * 133/135/136 : 599.9KW 137/138 : 999.9KW ** The measured value<1.000kW，add 10 dgt to the accuracy. Overload protection : 1000 Vrms 600 Arms For APPA133/135/136 1000 Arms For APPA137/138 Accuracy defined for : ACW : Sine wave , ACV≧ 10 Vrms, ACA≧ 5 Arms Freq. 50~60Hz, PF=1.
Continuity Threshold : ＜30Ω Beep On. ＞100Ω Beep OFF. Continuity Indicator : 2 KHz Tone Buzzer Continuity response time : < 100ms. (10) Capacitance : APPA 133/135/136/137/138 Function Range Accuracy 3.999 μF Capacitance 39.99 μF 399.9 μF 3999 μF ± (1.9% + 8dgt) Overload protection ： 1000 Vrms (11) Temperature Function °C °F APPA 135/138 Range Accuracy -50 °C ~ 99.9 °C ± (1% + 2°C) 100 °C ~ 399.9 °C 400 °C ~ 1000 °C ± (1% + 1°C) -58 °F ~ 211.9 °F 212.0 °F ~ 751.
Limited Warranty This Meter is warranted to the original purchaser against defects in material and workmanship for 2 years from the date of purchase. During this warranty period, manufacturer will, at its option, replace or repair the defective unit, subject to verification of the defect or malfunction. This warranty does not cover fuses, disposable batteries, or damage from abuse, neglect, accident, unauthorized repair, alteration, contamination, or abnormal conditions of operation or handling.
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