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HT210 Table of Content: 1. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND PROCEDURES ...................................................................... 2 1.1. 1.2. 1.3. 1.4. 2. 3. GENERAL DESCRIPTION ....................................................................................................... 4 PREPARATION FOR USE ....................................................................................................... 4 3.1. 3.2. 3.3. 3.4. 4. Preliminary.............................................................
HT210 1. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND PROCEDURES This meter is compliance with safety Standard IEC/EN61010-1 related to electronic measuring instruments. For your own safety and to avoid damaging the instrument follow the procedures described in this instruction manual and read carefully all notes preceded by this symbol .
HT210 1.2. DURING USE Read the recommendations which follow and the instructions in this manual: CAUTION An improper use may damage the instrument and/or its components or injure the operator. • • • • When changing the range, first disconnect the test leads from the circuit under test in order to avoid any accident When the instrument is connected to measuring circuits never touch any unused terminal When measuring resistors do not add any voltage.
HT210 2. GENERAL DESCRIPTION The HT210 meter performs, in completely Autorange, the herewith measurements: • • • • • • • • DC Voltage AC sine voltage Resistance and Continuity test Capacitance Frequency Duty cycle Diode test Temperature (°C/°F) with type K probe All selectable by means of a 7 position rotary selector (including OFF position).
HT210 4. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 4.1. INSTRUMENT DESCRIPTION 4.1.1. Front panel description LEGEND: 1. LCD 2. Rotary selector 3. COM input jack TempCAPHZ% input jack 4. VΩ 5. MODE key 6. Hz% key 7. HOLD key 8. REL key 9. Battery cover Fig.
HT210 4.2. DESCRIPTION OF FUNCTION KEYS 4.2.1. HOLD key By pressing HOLD key the measured value is frozen on the display where the symbol "HOLD" appears. Pressing again HOLD to disable this function and resume normal operation. By pressing the key at least 1 second the enable/disable of backlight feature can be performed. This feature is active for any position of rotary selector. 4.2.2.
HT210 4.3. MEASUREMENTS 4.3.1. DC Voltage measurement CAUTION The maximum input for DC voltage is 600V. Do not attempt to measure higher voltages to avoid electrical shocks or damages to the instrument. Fig. 2: Using the meter for DC voltage measurement 1. Switch on . “DC” symbol is displayed 2. Insert the test leads into the jacks, the red plug into VΩTempHz%CAP jack and black plug into COM jack (see Fig. 2) 3.
HT210 4.3.2. AC Voltage measurement CAUTION The maximum input for AC voltage is 600V. Do not attempt to measure higher voltages to avoid electrical shocks or damages to the instrument. Fig. 3: Using the instrument for AC voltage measurement 1. Switch on Hz%. “AC” symbol is displayed 2. Insert the test leads into the jacks, the red plug into VΩTempHz%CAP jack and black plug into COM jack (see Fig. 3) 3. Connect the test leads to the circuit under test; the voltage value is displayed 4. If the message "O.
HT210 4.3.3. Resistance and Continuity test measurements CAUTION Before taking resistance measurements in circuit remove power from the circuit being tested and discharge all capacitors. Fig. 4: Using the instrument for resistance and continuity test measurements 1. Switch on Ω CAP. “Ω” symbol is displayed jack and 2. Insert the test leads into the jacks, the red plug into VΩTempHz%CAP black plug into COM jack (see Fig. 4) 3. Connect the test leads to the circuit under test.
HT210 4.3.4. Diode test CAUTION Before taking diode test measurements in circuit remove power from the circuit being tested and discharge all capacitors. Fig. 5: Using the instrument for diode test 1. Switch on Ω CAP 2. Pressing the MODE key until the symbol is shown at display to meaning the diode test 3. Insert the test leads into the jacks, the red plug into VΩTempHz%CAP jack and black plug into COM jack (see Fig. 5) 4.
HT210 4.3.5. Frequency and Duty Cycle measurements CAUTION The maximum input for AC voltage is 250V. Do not attempt to measure higher voltages to avoid electrical shocks or damages to the instrument. Fig. 6: Using the instrument for frequency and duty cycle measurements 1. Switch on Hz%. “Hz” symbol is displayed 2. Insert the test leads into the jacks, the red plug into VΩTempHz%CAP jack and black plug into COM jack (see Fig. 6) 3. Connect the test leads to the circuit under test.
HT210 4.3.6. Capacitance measurement CAUTION Before taking capacitance measurement in circuit remove power from the circuit being tested and discharge all capacitors. Connect the test capacitor to the inputs respecting the polarity connections when required. Fig. 7: Using the instrument for capacitance measurement 1. Switch on Ω CAP 2. Pressing the MODE key until the “nF” symbol is shown at display to meaning the capacitance measurement 3.
HT210 4.3.7. Temperature measurement CAUTION Before taking temperature measurements in circuit remove power from the circuit being tested and discharge all capacitors. Fig. 8: Using the instrument for temperature measurement 1. Switch on °C or °F depend on the kind of measurement 2. Insert the standard adapter accessory into VΩTempHz%CAP jack (+ polarity), and COM jack (- polarity) (see Fig. 8) 3. Connect the standard bead type K probe or the optional type K probe (see paragraph 6.3.
HT210 5. MAINTENANCE 5.1. GENERAL INFORMATION This is a precision instrument. To guarantee its performances be sure to use it according to these instructions and keep it stored on suitable environmental conditions. Do not expose it to high temperatures or humidity or direct sunlight. Be sure to turn it off after use. If you expect not to use the instrument for a long period remove batteries to avoid leakages of battery liquid which could damage the its inner components. 5.2.
HT210 6. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 6.1. TECHNICAL FEATURES The accuracy is indicated as [% of reading + number of digits]. It is referred to the following environmental conditions: temperature 18°C(64°F) ÷ 28°C(82°F), relative humidity < 70%. DC Voltage (Autorange) Range 4.000V 40.00V 400.0V 600V Resolution 0.001V 0.01V 0.1V 1V Accuracy ±(1.2%rdg+2dgt) Input impedance Overload protection 7.8MΩ 600VDC/ACrms Input impedance Overload protection 7.8MΩ 600VDC/ACrms ±(1.
HT210 Range 0.5 - 99% Resolution 0.1% Accuracy ±(1.2%rdg + 2dgt) Sensibilità >8Vrms Overload protection 250VDC/ACrms 100µs< durata impulso <100ms Range frequenza: 5Hz ÷ 150Hz Capacitance (Autorange) Range 40.00nF 400.0nF 4.000µF 40.00µF 100.0µF Resolution 0.01nF 0.1nF 0.001µF 0.01µF 0.1µF Accuracy ±(5.0%rdg + 7dgt) Overload protection ±(3.0%rdg + 5dgt) 250VDC/ACrms ±(5.
HT210 6.1.1. Safety The instrument complies with: Insulation: Pollution degree: Overvoltage category: Max height: 6.1.2. General data Mechanical characteristics Dimensions: Weight (including battery): Power supply Battery type: Indication of low battery: AutoPowerOFF: Display Specifications: 6.2. ENVIRONMENT 6.2.1. Environmental conditions Reference temperature: Working temperature: Relative humidity: Storage temperature: Storage humidity: IEC/EN61010-1 Double insulation 2 CAT III 600V 2000m (6.
HT210 7. SERVICE 7.1. WARRANTY CONDITIONS This instrument is guaranteed against material or production defects, in accordance with our general sales conditions. During the warranty period the manufacturer reserves the right to decide either to repair or replace the product. Should you need for any reason to return back the instrument for repair or replacement take prior agreements with the local distributor from whom you bought it.
