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HP 972A and 973A Multimeter Users Guide

Part Number 00972-90002 March 1995

Copyright Hewlett-Packard Company 1994, 1995 All Rights Reserved

972A

973A

HP 972A and 973A Multimeters

Table of Contents
Safety Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . Safety Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . Maximum Overvoltage Limitations Probes and Test Leads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4 1-4 1-5 1-6 1-7 1-7 1-8 1-9 1-12 1-13 1-13 Specifications . . . . . . . . General . . . . . . . . . . . DC Voltage . . . . . . . . . AC Voltage HP 972A . . . AC Voltage HP 973A . . . AC + DC Voltage HP 973A DC Current . . . . . . . . . AC Current . . . . . . . . . Resistance . . . . . . . . . Continuity . . . . . . . . . . Diode . . . . . . . . . . . . Capacitance . . . . . . . . Frequency (Volts) . . . . . Frequency (Amps) . . . . . Temperature . . . . . . . . Temperature HP 973A . . dBm HP 973A . . . . . . . Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-17 1-17 1-17 1-18 1-18 1-19 1-19 1-20 1-20 1-20 1-20 1-20 1-21 1-21 1-22 1-22 1-22

Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Terminals, Shutter, & Test Leads . Function Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . Function Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . Function Keys/Function Switch Matrix Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Calibration and Adjustment . . . . . . . . 1-14 Required Test Equipment . . . . . . . . 1-14 Calibration Procedure . . . . . . . . . . 1-14 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . Battery Replacement . . . . . . Fuse Replacement . . . . . . . Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . Replaceable Parts/Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-15 1-15 1-15 1-16 1-16 1-16

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1

Calibration Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1 Replaceable Parts/Accessories . . . . . . 6-4 Disassembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5 Declaration of Conformity

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Safety Summary
The CAUTIONS and WARNINGS which appear on the following pages must be followed to ensure operator safety and to retain the operating condition of the Multimeter. 1. Do not use this product beyond its specifications or for uses not intended for this product as identified by the product functions, ranges, and hazards as indicted below. 2. To minimize possible electric shock hazard condition, connect only two leads at any one time to any of the multimeter terminals. 3. To prevent possible electric shock hazard condition when using the current function, do not leave one probe connected to the circuit under test and the other probe disconnected, exposed, and readily accessible (touchable).

Safety Symbols
Indicates the operator must refer to an explanation in this manual. Indicates terminals at which dangerous voltages may exist. WARNING TO AVOID ELECTRICAL SHOCK or damage to the multimeter, do not apply more than 1000 Vdc or 1000 Vrms between any terminal and earth ground. Use caution when working with voltages above 60 Vdc or 42 Vpeak. Ensure test leads are in good condition. WARNING POSSIBLE ELECTRICAL SHOCK. Do not make measurements if the case is damaged or the rear cover is removed. Remove all electrical inputs before removing the rear cover. WARNING POSSIBLE ELECTRICAL SHOCK or FIRE HAZARD. Do not expose this multimeter to rain or moisture. Do not operate the multimeter in the presence of flammable gases or fumes.

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Safety Summary
WARNING POSSIBLE ELECTRICAL SHOCK. Calibration and performance tests are to be performed by qualified personnel only. Do not attempt calibration or test procedures unless qualified to do so. CAUTION To avoid damage to the multimeter for inputs above 250 Vdc or Vac, disconnect the test leads before changing functions. Do not exceed the maximum input limits shown in the following table.

Maximum Overvoltage Limitations (AC and DC Voltage Functions)

1000V MAX indicates the maximum voltage between input terminals and earth is 1000 V (dc or ac rms).

Do not use the multimeter on any ACV circuit where the maximum impulse overvoltage may be more than 4000Vpk or any DCV circuit where the maximum impulse overvoltage may be more than 2500Vpk between the COM and VOLT terminals. Excessive impulse overvoltage can damage the multimeter voltage functions. Do not measure branch circuits (CAT II) over 600V to earth nor service panel circuits (CAT III) over 300V to earth.

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Safety Summary
Function 10 A mA or A Capacitance, Diode Test, Resistance, Continuity, Temperature Frequency V Maximum Operating Input 10 A (dc or ac rms) / 600 V 500 mA (dc or ac rms) / 250 V 660 Vrms (sinewave) 660 V rms 2 Hz to 10 kHz 100 V rms 10 kHz to 200 kHz 1000 Vdc or Vrms (sinewave)

Probes and Test Leads

1. Always inspect probes before use. Do not use test leads whose insulation has cuts, cracks, or other damage that may result in reduced electric shock protection. 2. Keep insulation surface clean between the probe tip connector and the finger guards. 3. If probes other than the ones specified are to be used with the multimeter, be sure the probes and their leads are rated for the voltage and current to which they will be subjected. Do not exceed the voltage ratings for the multimeter. 4. Probes supplied with this multimeter are rated for use up to 1000Vrms or Vdc.

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Operation
Terminals, Shutter, & Test Leads

SAFETY SHUTTER Slide up to open shutters for current measurement inputs. Must have the function switch in one of the Current Measurement positions to open shutter. Close shutter to change function switch to any other measurement function. RED LEAD DC & AC Voltage, Diode, Resistance, Capacitance, Frequency (Volts), Temperature, Continuity, and dBm Measurements

RED LEAD Current Measurements (0 A to 10 A) Frequency (Amps) Measurements RED LEAD Current Measurements (0 to 400 mA) Frequency (Amps) Measurements BLACK LEAD COMMON ALL Measurements

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Function Switch

HP 972A
Switch Position 10A mA A Display DC Current (10 mA to 10 A) DC Current (10 A to 0.4 A) DC Current (0.1 A to 4 mA) Capacitance (10 pF to 1000 F) Diode Test (0 to 2 V) Resistance ( 0.1 to 40 M) DC volts (10 V to 400 mV) DC Volts ( 1 mV to 1000 V) AC volts ( to 1000 V)
1

HP 973A

AC Current (10 mA to 10 A) AC Current (10 A to 0.4 A) AC Current (0.1 A to 4 mA)

Frequency 1 (2 Hz to 10 kHz) Frequency 1 (2 Hz to 10 kHz) Frequency 1 (2 Hz to 10 kHz)

mV V V

Auto Diode Test (0 to 2 V) Continuity Temperature in F (alarm at < 20 ) (-112 F to 302 F) AC volts dBm (10 V to 400 mV) (-59.9 to -5.7 dBm) DC + AC Volts ( to 1000 V) Frequency 1 dBm (2 Hz to 200 kHz) (-19.9 to 62.2 dBm)

Temperature in (-80 C to 150 Temperature in (-58 F to 1292

C C) F F)

Temperature in C (-50 C to 700 C)

AC input value is shown in secondary display

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Operation

Function Keys
Power
Automatic power off after 30 minutes. Alarm sounds 30 seconds before power off. Power off if input < 80 V or < 400 mA. Power save if input > 80 V or > 400 mA, last measurement displayed, power consumption is reduced. Press any key or change any function to cancel. Defeat by holding the key for 2 seconds while applying power.

Relative/Percent
Press Action Makes the last displayed measurement the reference Calculates the percentage change from the reference Cancels the Relative/% function Main Display Secondary Display Each measured value relative to Reference value the reference value (difference) Each measured value as a percent Reference value change of the reference value Measured Value Range

Perform a zero adjust when using the 400 range or 40 mV range and displayed value is less than 99 by shorting the test leads and pressing this key. Perform a zero adjust on the 10 nF Capacitance range with the leads open. Cycle power to erase the stored zero adjustment.

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Operation Minimum/Maximum
Press
1
2

Action Begin recording of minimum and maximum values Display recorded maximum Display recorded minimum Display last recorded measurement Pause recording of minimum and maximum values 3 Resume recording of minimum and maximum values Press and hold 1 second to cancel
1

Main Display Each measured value Maximum measurement Minimum measurement Latest measurement Holds display Each measured value

Secondary Display Elapsed time Time of Maximum Time of Minimum Elapsed time Total elapsed time Elapsed time

Automatic power off and auto ranging are disabled when Min/Max is selected. Bargraph will indicate and hold the maximum values of the bargraph. Time is recorded and displayed in minutes up to the maximum recording time of 1999 minutes. Recording will stop at the maximum time. H annunciator is displayed when Min/Max recording

Average
Press Action Makes the displayed measurement the average of the last eight measurements Disables the averaging of measurements Main Display Average value of last eight measurements Each measurement Secondary Display Range Range

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Operation Hold/Auto-Hold
Press Action Holds the measurement value in the display Enters Auto-Hold function Cancels Hold function
1

Main Display Measurement value when hold pressed Measurement value when multimeter beeps Measurement value

Secondary Display Input value Range Range

Auto-Hold Operation. When measurement becomes stable, multimeter will beep and save the stable reading. Removing probe from measuring circuit will display and hold the last stable reading.

Range
Press Action Changes from auto-ranging to manual ranging Change manual range UP once with each keypress 1 Returns to auto-ranging when key is held for 1 second
1

Main Display Measurement value Measurement value Measurement value

Secondary Display Range Range Range

When upper range is reached, the sequence begins again at the lowest range.

Select
Press this key to use the functions indicated in yellow on the multimeter. See table on page 1-8. To test display, hold this key when turning meter on. HP 973A: Not all annunciators turned on during the display test.

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Operation

Function Keys and Function Switch Matrix

Function A, mA 10A Hz(Amps)
7 6

Relative

% (Percent)

Min/Max

Average

Data Hold

Auto-Hold

Range

2 2 1 2 1,2 1,2 2 2 2 2

F, C Therm 7 mV mV dBm
7 3 7

F, C Tcp V
7

V Hz(Volts) dBm 7
3
1 2 3 4

2
Zero adjust when display shows < 99 on lowest range. Secondary display shows reference value. Secondary display shows AC input voltage. Changes input attenuator, frequency is always auto range.
5 6 7

6 6 3 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 3
Bargraph not available.

Secondary display shows elapsed time (in minutes). Secondary display and bargraph updates with input value.

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Display
Secondary Display Shows: Range (most functions) AC input value (Frequency) Reference value (Relative/%) Elapsed time (Min/Max)

Low Battery indicator Replace batteries when on.

Main Display (Annunciators shown inside front cover) Number of digits is set by range and function Displays O.L to indicate an overload condition Entire display flashes if: Input overvoltage or During Amps fuse check

Bargraph Active for all functions except: Capacitance, Temperature, AC +DC, dBm

Audio
Power on First beep at power on. Second beep when beginning to make measurements. Single beep Indicates any valid function key press. Indicates a new High or Low value recorded when in Min/Max function. Steady repeating beep Indicates when measurement is steady when using Auto-Hold function. Rapid repeating beeps Indicates wrong input terminals used for function selected. Indicates an overload condition at the measurement terminals. Continuous tone Indicates a resistance of < 20 when using the Continuity function. Auto Power Off/Auto Power Save Pairs of beeps for 30 seconds. Long beep just before power off. Cancel by changing function switch position or pressing any key.

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Calibration and Adjustment

Required Test Equipment
The source used for the calibration should have an output accuracy as good or better than that listed in the specifications.

Calibration Procedure
Environmental range for calibration: 23 C 5 C, < 80% RH Calibration interval: 1 Year 1 2 3 4 Disconnect all inputs from the multimeter and open the case as described on page 6-5. Install new batteries (described below) and close the cover. Turn the multimeter on and allow a 30 minute warm-up. Open the case. Set the multimeter function and range and the source output to the values specified at each step in the table on page 6-1. When appropriate, make the adjustments indicated in the table to bring the multimeter display within the limits. CAUTION Dangerous voltages are present during the calibration procedure. Calibration should only be performed by qualified service technicians. Use a non-conductive adjustment tool.

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Maintenance
Operator protection from electic shock hazard is provided by a double insulated enclosure. Refer to pages 1-4 and 1-5 for maximum voltage specifications. When servicing, use only specified replacement parts.

Battery Replacement
Replace the battery when the symbol appears in the display or before calibration. Replace both batteries at the same time. Use high-quality type AA alkaline (IEC LR6) batteries. Remove the batteries if the multimeter is to be stored for extended periods of time. Refer to the disassembly drawing on page 6-5.

Fuse Replacement
Fuse locations are shown in the diagram on page 6-5. Fuses are listed in the replaceable part list on page 6-4. See fuse check procedure in the Troubleshooting table below. CAUTION For continued protection use only the specified manufacturer part number or HP part number fuse for replacement purposes.

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Maintenance

Troubleshooting
Problem Unit wont turn on Unit wont turn off Display flashes and Rapid beeps Battery Annunciator on Unable to measure current 10 A or mA - A Possible Cause Dead Batteries Input limit exceeded Input limit exceeded Suggested Action Replace batteries Remove test leads and press any key to reset Remove test leads and press any key to reset

Test leads in wrong terminal for measurement Change test leads or function switch position function Low battery voltage Replace batteries

Check fuse. Connect test lead between V input Open input protection fuse terminal and 10A or mA A terminal. Unit will rapidly beep if fuse is OK. Replace fuse if no beep.

Cleaning
Wipe instrument with a soft rag dampened with soap and water. Do not immerse in water. Do not use chemical cleanser or solvents.

Replaceable Parts/Accessories
Refer to the disassembly diagram on page 6-5.

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Specifications
Calibration period: one year minimum. Specifications apply at 23 C 5 C, < 80% RH Accuracy = (% of reading + number of digits) Temperature Coefficient = Accuracy X 0.1/ C (-10 C to 18 C; 28 C to 55 C)

General
Do not expose product to moisture or rain. Do not use product in flammable atmosphere. Operating Temperature: -10 to 50C. Humidity: 0C to 40C / 80% RH max, 40C to 50C / 70% RH max (no condensation). Storage Temperature: -25 to 60C / 70% RH max (no condensation). Display reading rate: ACV, DCV, Diode, Continuity: Frequency Capacitance AC + DC Bargraph reading rate: Battery life: Approximately 600 hours Approximately Approximately Approximately Approximately 2.3/second 1/second 0.03 to 2/second 0.5 to 1/second

Approximately 23/second

DC Voltage
Range 40 mV 400 mV 4V 40 V 400 V 1000 V Resolution 10 V 100 V 1 mV 10 mV 100 mV 1V 972A 973A Accuracy (0.3% + 5) (0.3% + 5) (0.1% + 1) (0.2% + 1) Input Resistance 10 M (nominal) 11 M (nominal) 10 M (nominal)

(0.2% + 1)

Normal Mode Rejection Ratio: > 60 dB @ 50 or 60 Hz Effective Common Mode Rejection Ratio ( 1 k imbalance): > 120 dB @ 50 or 60 Hz

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Specifications

AC Voltage HP 972A (Average responding, calibrated to display rms)

Range 40 mV 400 mV 4V 40 V 400 V 1000 V Resolution 10 V 0.1 mV 1 mV 10 mV 100 mV 1V Accuracy 40 Hz to 50 Hz to 1 kHz to 5 kHz to 50 Hz 1 kHz 5 kHz 20 kHZ Not Specified (1% + 10) Not Specified (1% + 3) (1% + 3) (1.5% + 3) (3% + 6) (1% + 2) (0.5% + 2) (1% + 2) (40 Hz to 500 Hz) Not Specified Input Impedance (nominal) 10 M < 70 pF 11 M < 50 pF 10 M < 50 pF

Common Mode Rejection Ratio (1 k imbalance): > 60 dB @ DC to 60 Hz Response time: 2 seconds maximum

AC Voltage HP 973A (True rms, calibrated for sinewave)

Range 40 mV 400 mV 4V 40 V 400 V 1000 V Resolution 10 V 0.1 mV 1 mV 10 mV 100 mV 1V 40 Hz to 50 Hz Accuracy 50 Hz to 1 kHz to 1 kHz 5 kHz (1% + 3) (1% + 3) (0.7% + 3) (1% + 4) (40 Hz to 500 Hz)
40 mV to 400 V range 1000 V range 4 V to 400 V range

5 kHz to 20 kHZ

Input Impedance (nominal) 10 M < 70 pF 11 M < 50 pF

Not Specified (1.2% + 4) (2% + 15)

10 M < 50 pF Not Specified

5% to 100% of range 100 V to 1000 V 10% to 100% of range

Measurement range: 40 Hz to 1 kHz 1 kHz to 20 kHz

Response time: <2 seconds on fixed range Crest factor: <3 Common Mode Rejection Ratio (1 k imbalance): > 60 dB @ DC to 60 Hz

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Specifications

AC + DC Voltage HP 973A (True rms, computed from acV, dcV)

Range 4V 40 V 400 V 1000 V
Measurement range: DC, 40 Hz to 1 kHz DC, 1 kHz to 20 kHz

Resolution 1 mV 10 mV 100 mV 1V

DC, 40 Hz to 1 kHz (1% + 4) (1% + 6) DC, to 500 Hz

Accuracy DC, 1 kHz to 5 kHz (1.5% + 6)

DC, 5 kHz to 20 kHZ (3% + 18)

Input Impedance (nominal) 11 M < 50 pF 10 M < 50 pF

Not Specified
5% to 100% of range 200 V to 1000 V 10% to 100% of range

4 V to 400 V range 1000 V range 4 V to 400 V range

Response time: < 5 seconds on fixed range Crest factor: <3 Common Mode Rejection Ratio (1 k imbalance): > 60 dB @ DC to 60 Hz

DC Current
Range 400 A 4000 A 40 mA 400 mA 10 A Resolution 100 nA 1 A 10 A 100 A 10 mA Accuracy (0.5% + 2) (0.8% + 2) <8 (1.0% + 2) < 0.05 15 A (fused) Input Resistance < 550 0.5 A (fused) Maximum Input

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Specifications

AC Current
Range 400 A 4000 A 40 mA 400 mA 10 A Resolution 100 nA 1 A 10 A 100 A 10 mA Accuracy (40 Hz to 2 kHz) Input Resistance < 550 (1.5% + 4) 0.5 Arms (fused) <8 < 0.05 15 Arms (fused) Maximum Input

HP 972A average responding HP 973A rms responding, crest factor <3, specified for 5% to 100% of range

Resistance
Range 400 4.0 k 40 k 400 k 4.0 M 40 M
1

Resolution 100 m 1 10 100 1 k 10 k

Accuracy (0.2% + 1)
1

Test Current < 0.8 < 80 < 10 < 1.1 mA A A A

Max Open Circuit Voltage < 3.2 V

(0.2% + 1) (0.5% + 1) (1.2% + 1)

< 1.1 V

110 nA

After zero adjust of input leads. Zero adjust range up to 9.9 .

Continuity
Measurement Current: 0.8 mA maximum Displayed resistance: 0 to 400 Alarm: Tone when input < 20 Open circuit voltage: < 3.2 Vpeak Input protection: 660 Vrms (sinewave) Resolution: 100 m

Diode
Measurement current: +0.5 mA nominal @ 0.6 V Open circuit voltage: < 3.2 Vpeak Displayed Voltage: 0 V to 2.000 V Input protection: 660 Vrms (sinewave) Accuracy: (1% + 2) Resolution: 1 mV

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Specifications

Capacitance
Range 10 nF 100 nF 1000 nF 10 F 100 F 1000 F
1

Resolution 10 pF 1 100 pF 1 nF 10 nF 100 nF 1 F

Accuracy (2% + 3) (1.2% + 2) (3% + 2)

After zero adjust of input leads Method used: Charge/Discharge of capacitor under test Maximum display 1199

Frequency (Volts)
Frequency Range 2 Hz to 99.99 Hz 90 Hz to 999.0 Hz 900 Hz to 9999 Hz 9.00 kHz to 99.99 kHz 90 kHz to 200 kHz Resolution 0.01 Hz 0.1 Hz 1 Hz 10 Hz 100 Hz Accuracy Input Voltage (rms) 0.2 V to 400 V (0.02% + 1) 0.4 V to 400 V 0.8 V to 100 V 2 V to 100 V Maximum Input 660 Vrms

100 Vrms

Frequency (Amps)
Frequency Range 2 Hz to 99.99 Hz 90 Hz to 999.0 Hz 900 Hz to 9999 Hz Resolution 0.01 Hz 0.1 Hz 1 Hz Accuracy (0.02% + 1) Input Current (rms) 50 A to 10 A Maximum Input 15 A (fused)

Response time 3 sec max on fixed range

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Specifications

Temperature (5 k @ 25 C Thermistor probe)

Measurement Range Resolution Accuracy 1
1

C -80 to 150 0.1 0.3 C

F -112 to 302 0.2 0.5 F

Accuracy does not include 5 k Thermistor error

Temperature HP 973A (K type Thermocouple probe)

Measurement Range Resolution Accuracy 1
1

C -50 to 700 1 (2% + 2)

F -58 to 1292 1 (2% + 4)

Accuracy does not include K type Thermocouple error

dBm HP 973A (600 , 1 mW reference)

Function ACmV AC V Input dBm -51.8 dBm to -5.7 dBm -11.8 dBm to -5.7 dBm -5.7 dBm to 53.3 dBm 53.3 dBm to 62.2 dBm Input Voltage 2.0 mV to 400 mV 0.2 V to 0.4 V 0.4 V to 360 V 360 V to 1000 V 40 Hz to 1 kHz 0.3 dBm 0.2 dBm 0.2 dBm 40 Hz to 500 Hz Accuracy 1 kHz to 5 kHz 5 kHz to 20 kHz

Not specified 0.2 dBm 0.7 dBm

Not specified

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Adjustments

973A

972A

Calibration Table
CAUTION Dangerous voltages are present during the calibration procedure. Calibration should only be performed by qualified service technicians. Use a non-conductive tool. Step 1 2 3 4 5 6 Function Range 400 mV 40 mV 400 V 4V 40 V Input Signal Short 380.0 mV 38.00 mV 380.0 V 3.800 V 38.00 V Adjustment (limits) 1 2 3 4 5 (1) (1) (1) (1) (1) Tolerance (counts) 972A 973A 1 1 8 4 18 16 8 4 8 4 8 4

mV

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Calibration Table
Step 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 Function V Range 1000 V 400 V Input Signal Adjustment (limits) Tolerance (counts) 972A 973A 3 3 21 29 60 49 120 91 60 49 21 29 120 91 60 49 21 29 120 91 48 41 41 41 12 14 21 21 32 32 32 32 40 40 12 12 61 61 61 61 61 61 61 61

4V

40 V 40 mV 400 mV 1000 V 400 A 4000 A 40 mA 400 mA 10 A 400 A A 4000 A

mV V A mA 10 A

1000 V 380.0 V @ 100 Hz 6A or 6B (2) 380.0 V @ 5 kHz C1 (3) 380.0 V @ 20 kHz 3.800 V @ 5 kHz C2 (3) 3.800 V @ 100 Hz 3.800 V @ 20 kHz 38.00 V @ 5 kHz C3 (3) 38.00 V @ 100 Hz 38.00 V @ 20 kHz 38.00 mV @ 100 Hz 7 (2) 380.00 mV @ 100 Hz 1000 V @ 100 Hz 380.0 A 3800 A 38.00 mA 380.0 mA 10.00 A 8 (2) 380.0 A @ 100 Hz 380.0 A @ 2 kHz 3800 A @ 100 Hz 3800 A @ 2 kHz

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Calibration Table
Step 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52
1

Function

Range 40 mA

Input Signal 38.00 mA @ 100 Hz 38.00 mA @ 2 kHz 380.0 mA @ 100 Hz 380.0 mA @ 2 kHz 10.00 A @ 100 Hz 10.00 A @ 2 kHz Short 380.0 3.800 k 38.00 k 380.0 k 3.800 M 38.00 M 0 to 100 1.000 V 90.0 F 9.00 F Open 90.0 nF 9.00 nF 900 nF 900 F 9000 Hz @ 1 Vrms 9000 Hz @ 100 A
key.

Adjustment (limits) zero adjust 9 (2) 10 (2) zero adjust 11 (2)

mA 400 mA 10 A 10 A 400 4 k 40 k 400 k 4 M 40 M 400 2V 100 F 10 F 10 nF 100 nF 10 nF 1000 nF 1000 F 4V 400 A

Tolerance (counts) 972A 973A 61 61 61 61 61 61 61 61 19 19 19 19 1 1 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 20 20 40 40 Tone below approx 20 12 29 12 1 21 21 12 29 2 2 12 29 12 1 21 21 12 29 2 2

Hz (V ) Hz (A)

Perform zero adjustment using

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Replaceable Parts/Accessories
Refer to the disassembly diagram on page 6-5. Call out F1 F2 MP1 MP2 MP3 Description Fuse, 500 mA, 250 V fast blow Littlefuse 216-500 DO NOT SUBSTITUTE Fuse, 15 A, 600 V fast blow Littlefuse KLK15 DO NOT SUBSTITUTE Top case assembly Dust/moisture seal Bottom case assembly (includes stand) Replacement Test Leads, 2 pair Temperature probe, 5 K Thermistor Surface temperature sensor, Thermistor 0.1C 12" lead, requires dual banana plug Temperature probe, K type thermocouple for 973A only Rubber Boot Soft Case (fits meter with rubber boot) HP Part Number 2110-0940 2110-0941 00972-64401 00973-64401

00971-64403 00972-64402 E2305A E2308A 40653B E2307A 00971-86001 E2304A

Operator protection from electric shock hazard is provided by a double insulated enclosure. Refer to the Safety Summary for maximum voltage specifications. When servicing, use only specified replacement parts.

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Replaceable Parts/Accessories

Disassembly
WARNING Always disconnect the test leads before opening the case.

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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
Manufacturers Name: Manufacturers Address: declares, that the products Product Name: Model Number: Product Options:

according to ISO / IEC Guide 22 and EN 45014 Hewlett-Packard Company, Personal Measurements Operation 815 14th Street S.W., Loveland, Colorado 80537 U.S.A. Handheld Multimeter HP 971A, HP 972A, HP 973A, HP 974A None

conforms to the following Product Specifications: Safety:

IEC 1010-01 (1990) Incl. Amend 1 (1992) / EN61010 (1993) CSA C22.2 #1010.1 (1992) UL 1244

EMC:

CISPR 11:1990 / EN55011 (1991): Group 1, Class A IEC801-2:1991 / EN50082-1 (1992): 4 kV CD, 8 kV AD IEC 801-3:1984 / EN50082-1 (1992): 3 V/m IEC 801-4:1988 / EN50082-1 (1992): 0.5 kV Signal Lines

Supplemental Information: The product herewith complies with the requirements of the

Low Voltage Directive 73 / 23 / EEC and the EMC Directive 89 / 336 / EEC amended by 93 / 68 / EEC (inclusive 93 / 68 / EEC) and carries the CE mark accordingly. Loveland, Colorado April 1, 1994
Jim White, QA Manager European Contact: Your local Hewlett-Packard Sales and Service Office or Hewlett-Packard GmbH, Department ZQ / Standards Europe, Herrenberger Strae 130, D-71034 Bblingen (FAX: +49-7031-143143).

Warranty/Service
Limited 3 Year Warranty
What is Covered The HP 972A or HP 973A Multimeter is warranted by Hewlett-Packard against defects in materials and workmanship for three years from the date of original purchase. If you sell your unit or give it as a gift, the warranty is automatically transferred to the new owner and remains in effect for the original three year period. During the warranty period, we will repair, or at our option, replace at no charge, a product that proves to be defective, provided you return the product, shipping prepaid, to a Hewlett-Packard service center. What is Not Covered This warranty does not apply if the product has been damaged by accident of misuse or as the result of service or modification by other than an authorized Hewlett-Packard service center. No other express warranty is given. The repair or replacement of a product is your exclusive remedy. ANY OTHER IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS IS LIMITED TO THE THREE YEAR DURATION OF THIS WRITTEN WARRANTY. Some states, provinces, or countries do not allow the exclusion or limitation or incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. The warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state, province to province, or country to country.

Service
Hewlett-Packard maintains service centers in many countries throughout the world. You may have your unit repaired at a Hewlett-Packard service center any time it needs service, whether the unit is under warranty or not. There is a charge for repairs after the warranty period. Repair or replacement during the first 30 days after purchase will be provided by the sales channel. After 30 days, contact the nearest service office. Hewlett-Packard products normally are repaired and reshipped within five (5) working days of receipt at any service center. This is an average time and could possibly vary depending upon the time of year and work load at the service center. The total time you are without your unit will depend largely on the shipping time.