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DM-83T DIGTAL MULTIMETER Operation Manual

battery indication.
CONTENTS
GENERAL DESCRIPTION ……………………………
Safety Instructions……………………………… 3. Features
FEATURES ………………………………………… 3.1 General Characteristics
OPERATION………………………… 3.1.1 Display: LCD;
MAINTENANCE …………………………
TROUBLE SHOOTING ………………………… 3.1.2 Max display: 2000 (3 1/2 digits, automatic polarity, and unit symbol display);
3.1.3 Measurement method: Analog to digital converter (in micro processor ADC+MCU);
1. General Description 3.1.4 Sampling rate: approx.3 times/sec.
This is a 3 1/2 digital multimeter with high stability and performance. It uses a LCD with 3.1.5 Over‐range display: “OL” displayed.
20mm high figure, which makes the reading clearer and the operation more convenient.
3.1.6 Low battery indicator: “ ”
It can test DCV, ACV, DCA, ACA, resistance, NCV, temperature, transistor, diode, and
continuity. This meter also designed with functions including unit symbol display, data 3.1.7 Working environment: (0～40)℃, relative humidity: <80%;
hold, lighting, auto range, auto power off and warning functions. To assure high accuracy 3.1.8 Store condition: (‐10～50)℃, relative humidity: <80%
and resolution, it adopts integrated circuit of 8‐bit microprocessor and a dual integral
A/D conversion as LCD driver, giving high resolution and high accuracy. It is an ideal tool 3.1.9 Battery: 2 pieces 1.5V battery (“AAA” 7# battery);
for labs, factories and radio‐technology. 3.1.10 Dimension: 140×72×37mm (length x width x height);
3.1.11 Weight: approx. 195g (including battery);
2. Safety Instructions
The instrument is designed in compliance with IEC1010 standard (safety standard issued 3.1.12 Accessories: test leads, TP01 thermocouple, user manual, holster, gift box, and

by International Electro technical Committee). Please read the following safety 2*1.5V batteries.

instructions before operation.

3.2 Technical Features

2.1 Check the connection and insulation of test leads to avoid electric shock. 3.2.1 Accuracy: ± (a% × reading + digits). To assure accuracy, the ambient temperature

2.2 To avoid electric shock and damage to the meter, do not input voltage exceeding should be (23±5) ℃, relative humidity <75%. One year accuracy is guaranteed since

rated value. production date.

2.3 When measuring voltage higher than DC 60V or AC 40V, please be careful and avoid
electric shock. 3.2.2 DC Voltage（DCV）

2.4 Select correct function and range to avoid wrong operation. Range Accuracy Resolution

2.5 Move the test leads away from test points when switching to other function. 200mV 0.1mV
2.6 Don’t input voltage in current terminal.
2V ±(0.5%+4) 1mV
2.7 Don’t make any modification to the circuit. It may damage the meter or jeopardize
safety. 20V 10mV

2.8 Safety symbols:

 200V 100mV Overload protection: 0.2A/250V fuse and 10A/250V fuse.

600V ±(1.0%+4) 1V

Input impedance: 200mV range >40MΩ, other ranges is 10MΩ. 3.2.5 AC Current (ACA)
Overload protection: 600V DC or 600V AC peak value.
Range Accuracy Resolution
3.2.3. AC Voltage（ACV）
200uA 0.1μA
Range Accuracy Resolution
2000uA 1μA
2V 1mV
20mA ±(1.5%+5) 10μA
20V ±(0.8%+6) 10mV
200mA 100μA
200V 100mV
2A 1mA
600V ±(1.0%+6) 1V
10A ±(2.0%+10) 10mA
Input impedance: at 200mV range >40MΩ, at other ranges is 10MΩ.
Overload protection: 600V DC or 600V AC rms. Maximum voltage drop: 200 mV for full range.

Frequency response: 600V range: 40~1000Hz, other ranges: 40~2000Hz Maximum input current: 10A (within 10 seconds).

Displaying: True RMS response (calibration based on sine wave RMS) Overload protection: 0.2A/250V fuse and 10A/250V fuse.
Frequency response: 10A range: 40~100Hz, other ranges: 40～400Hz.

3.2.4 DC Current（DCA）
3.2.6 Resistance（Ω）
Range Accuracy Resolution
Range Accuracy Resolution
200uA 0.1μA
200Ω ±(0.8%+5) 0.1Ω
2000uA 1μA
2kΩ 1Ω
20mA ±(1.0%+5) 10μA
20kΩ 10Ω
200mA 100μA ±(0.8%+1)
200kΩ 100Ω
2A 1mA
2MΩ 1kΩ
10A ±(2.0%+5) 10mA
20MΩ ±(1.2%+5) 10kΩ
Maximum voltage drop: 200 mV for full range.
Maximum input current: 10A (within 10 seconds). Open circuit voltage: 200mV
Overload protection: 250V DC/AC peak value.
3.2.7 Transistor (hFE)

Measurement Range Test conditions

Base current is approx

hFE NPN or
0～1000 15uA, Vce is about 1.2V
PNP Number Feature Description
1 APO Auto power off symbol.
Low battery indication. Warning: To avoid error readings, which could lead to
2
possible electric shock or personal injury, please replace the battery in time.
3.2.8 Diode and Continuity Test
3 ‐ Indicates negative readings.
Measurement Range Test conditions 4 AC AC voltage or current measurement.
5 DC DC voltage or current measurement.
Forward DC current is 6 AUTO Auto range mode.
approx 0.8mA, 7 Diode test mode.
Diode forward voltage drop.
reverse voltage is 8 Continuity beeper is on.
approx 2.2V. 9 HOLD Data Hold is active.
When the resistance under test 10 MAX MIN △ Null
Open circuit voltage:
is less than 50Ω, buzzer sounds hFE hFE (Triode magnification measurement);
2.2V
continuously. MΩ, kΩ, Ω Megohm, Kilohm, Ohm;
℃/℉ Degrees Celsius, Degrees Fahrenheit;
Overload protection: 250V DC/AC peak value. 11
mV, V Millivolts, Volts;
WARNING: Do not input voltage at this range! uA, mA, A Microamp, Milliamp, Amperes (A);
NCV Non‐contact voltage detector.

3.2.9 Temperature (℃/℉)

②. Rotary switch: it is used to change the range and choose functions.
Range Accuracy Resolution Switch
Description
position
＜400℃ ±(1.0%+5)
‐40℃~1000℃ 1℃ AC voltage measurement..
≥400℃ ±(1.5%+15)
DC voltage measurement.
＜750℉ ±(1.0%+5) Ω Resistance measurement.
0F~1832℉ 1℉
≥750℉ ±(1.5%+15)
Diode/continuity measurement. Press SELECT key to choose diode or continuity range.
Thermocouple: K type. hFE Triode magnification measurement.
℃/℉ Temperature measurement, press SELECT key to choose ℃ or ℉.
WARNING: do not input voltage at this range! NCV Non‐contact voltage detector.
DC current measurement (from 0uA to 2000uA). Press SELECT key to switch to AC current
measurement (from 0uA to 2000uA).
Operation DC current measurement (from 0mA to 200mA). Press SELECT key to switch to AC current
measurement (from 0mA to 200mA).
4.1 Panel Description
DC current measurement (from 0A to 10A). Press SELECT key to switch to AC current
①. LCD: Display the data and unit symbol measurement (from 0A to 10A).
③Input Terminal
Terminal Description 4.2 DCV measurement
A Input terminal for AC and DC current from 0 to 10.00A (Overload for max 10 seconds).
Input terminal for voltage, resistance, diode, and continuity, and temperature positive (+) 4.2.1 Insert the black test lead into “COM” terminal, and the red one into “VΩmA”
VΩmA
terminal. AC and DC current from 0uA to 200mA (Max 18 hours for less than 200mA).
COM Common terminal for all measurements, and temperature negative (‐) terminal.
terminal.
hFE Input terminal for triode measurement. 4.2.2 Turn the rotary to switch to “ ” ranges. Under Auto Range status, it will display
“AUTO” symbol.
④ Function Key 4.2.3 Connect test leads to the test point; LCD will display polarity and voltage of the test
SELECT/ Key: point connected by the red test lead.
1) Select function: Press SELECT key to choose DC or AC measurement under NOTE:
ranges. Under (Diode/Continuity) range, press SELECT key to choose 1) Do not input voltage over 600V. If LCD display “OL”, it may cause damage to the
(diode test) or (continuity test). Under temperature ranges, press SELECT key to circuit of the meter, and the built‐in buzzer will alarm.
choose Degrees Celsius or Degrees Fahrenheit. 2) Be careful while measuring a high voltage circuit. DO NOT touch the high voltage
2) When there is no measurement in 15 minutes, the meter will automatically power circuit.
off and enter sleep mode. One minute before sleep mode, the buzzer will beep for 5
times to remind user. Press any button or turn the rotary switch will exit the sleep 4.3 ACV measurement
mode. 4.3.1 Insert the black test lead into “COM” terminal, and the red one into “VΩmA”
3) Press SELECT key to active the meter from the sleep mode or hold the SELECT key terminal.
down when turn on the meter to cancel auto power off function. 4.3.2 Select the rotary to switch to “ ” ranges. Under Auto Range status, it will display
4) TORCH FUNCTION Key: Press TORCH FUNCTION key for more than 2 seconds to turn “AUTO” symbol.
on the torch. Press it for more than 2 seconds once again to turn off the torch. 4.3.3 Connect test leads to the test point; LCD will display voltage of the test point
HOLD/ Light Key connected by the test leads.
1) HOLD Key : Press HOLD key to enter HOLD mode. The current value will be hold, and NOTE:
symbol “ H “ will be displayed. Press HOLD again to exit the HOLD mode. 1) Do not input voltage over 600V. If LCD display “OL”, it may cause damage to the
2) Light Key: Press HOLD key for more than 2 seconds to turn on the backlight. The circuit of the meter, and the built‐in buzzer will alarm.
backlight can last for 15 seconds. During 15 seconds, press “ ” light key for 2 2) Be careful while measuring a high voltage circuit. DO NOT touch the high voltage
seconds again to turn off the backlight. circuit.
4.4 DCA measurement
⑤ Non‐contact voltage detector area. AUTO POWER OFF
4.4.1 Insert the black test lead into “COM” terminal and the red one into “VΩmA”
terminal (Max.200mA) or into “10A” terminal (Max.10A);
⑥ Holster, Battery door. TR
4.4.2 Turn the rotary switch to a proper current range, and then connect the test leads
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See picture. to the circuit. LCD will display polarity and current of the test point connected by the red
test lead. 1) When input terminal is in open circuit, LCD will display “OL”;
NOTE: 2) When measuring value is over 1MΩ, the reading will take a few seconds to be stable.
1) If you are not sure about the range of current under test, please select the highest It’s normal for high resistance measurement;
range, and then select the proper range based on displaying value. 3) Before measuring in line resistor, make sure that the power is off and all capacitors
2) If the LCD displays “OL”, it means the current is over range. Now you need to select are discharged completely;
a higher range. 4) When there is big error, it may be affected by other online component or there is
3) Maximum input current is 200mA or 10A (subject to which terminal the red test voltage on the resistor;
lead is inserted into). Current exceeding rated value will damage the fuse, and may 5) Do not input any voltage at resistance range.
cause damage to the circuit of meter.
4.7 NON‐CONTACT VOLTAGE (NCV) DETECT
4.5 ACA measurement WARNING:
4.5.1 Insert the black test lead into “COM” terminal and the red one into “VΩmA” This function could be affected by different external interference sources, and then the
terminal (Max.200mA) or into “10A” terminal (Max.10A); alarm is activated by wrong signal. The measurement result is for reference only.
4.5.2 Turn the rotary switch to a proper current range. Press “SELECT/ ” key to select
the AC mode, and then connect the test leads to the circuit. LCD will display current Turn the rotary function switch to “NCV” position. When the testing circuit is placed
value. above the meter, the meter displays the strength of signal, and the buzzer alarms with
NOTE: “beep beep”.
1) If you are not sure about the range of current under test, please select the highest NOTE:
range, and then select the proper range based on displaying value. 1) Even if there is no voltage indication, there may be voltage on the circuit. Do not
2) If the LCD displays “OL”, it means the current is over range. Now you need to select rely on NCV detector as the only way to detect voltage.
a higher range. 2) Voltage detecting may be affected by power socket design, type of insulation and its
3) Maximum input current is 200mA or 10A (which terminal the red test lead is thickness and other factors.
inserted into). Current exceeding rated value will damage the fuse, and may cause 3) Interference sources in the external environment, such as flashing light, motor,
damage to the circuit of meter. would cause wrong signal to activate alarm function.

4.6 RESISTANCE measurement 4.8 TRANSISTOR hFE MEASUREMENT

4.6.1 Insert the black test lead into “COM” terminal and the red one into “VΩmA” 4.8.1 Turn the rotary switch to hFE range;
terminal; 4.8.2 Identify the transistor is NPN or PNP type. Insert the emitter, base and collector
4.6.2 Turn the rotary switch to “Ω” ranges, under Auto Range status, it will display separately into the relative hole. The value will be displayed on LCD.
“AUTO” symbol.
NOTE: 4.9 DIODE AND CONTINUITY TEST
4.9.1 Insert the black test lead into “COM” terminal and the red one into “VΩmA” 3) Do not input voltage at temperature range.
terminal (the polarity of red lead is “+”);
4.9.2 Turn the rotary switch to “ ” range. It is default in Diode measurement mode. 5. MAINTENANCE
4.9.3 Forward measurement: connect red test lead to the positive polarity and the black This meter is a precise instrument. Any modification to the circuit is not allowed.
test lead to the negative polarity of the diode. LCD will display the approx. value of NOTE:
forward voltage drop. 1) Don’t input the voltage value higher than 600V DC or ACrms.
4.9.4 Backward measurement: connect red test lead to the negative polarity and the 2) Don’t input voltage at current, resistance, diode or continuity range.
black test lead to positive polarity of the diode. LCD will display “OL”. 3) Don’t make any measurements when the battery is not properly installed or the
4.9.5 The complete diode test includes forward and backward measurement, if the back cover isn’t fixed.
result doesn’t meet the descriptions above; it means the diode is broken. 4) Before replacing battery or fuse, please remove the test leads from the measuring
4.9.6 Press “SELECT/ ” key to select the continyity measurement mode. point and turn off the power.
4.9.7 Connect test leads to two points of tested circuit, if the resistance is less than 50 Ω, 5) Keep the meter away from water, dust and shock.
the built‐in buzzer sounds. 6) Don't expose the meter under high temperature, high humidity, combustible,
NOTE: explosive and strong magnetic place.
1) DO NOT input voltage at “ ” range. 7) Wipe the case with a damp cloth and detergent. Do not use abrasives and alcohol to
2) When test circuits, make sure the power is off and all capacitors are discharged. Any clean the meter.
negative potential or AC signal will activate the buzzer. 8) If the meter will not be used for a long time, please take out the battery to avoid
leakage damage.
4.10 TEMPERATURE MEASUREMENT 9) When “ ” symbol is displayed, please replace the battery according to the
4.10.1 Turn the rotary switch to “℃/℉” range. Press “SELECT/ ” key to select ℃ or following steps:
℉ mode. ① Remove the holster.
4.10.2 Insert the cold end (free end) of thermocouple in “VΩmA(+)” and “COM(‐)” ② Screw off the fixing screws of the battery door and remove the cover;
terminal, and put the working end (temperature measuring end) of thermocouple on the ③ Take off the old battery and replace with a new one. To extend the using life,
surface or inside the tested object. Then LCD will display the temperature of tested it's better to use alkaline battery.
object, and the reading is in℃/℉(when the polarity is contrary. The reading will ④ Fix the battery door.
decrease when the temperature of the tested object increase). ⑤ Put on the holster.
NOTE: 10) Fuse replacement: When replacing fuse, please use fuse with same type and
1) When the input terminal is open circuit, it will display the environment specification.
temperature. ① Remove the holster first, then screw off the fixing screws of the battery door
2) To ensure measure accuracy, do not replace the temperature probe unless it is and back cover to remove the cover;
necessary. ② Take off the old fuse and replace with a new one.
 ③ Install the back cover, then fix the screws of the battery door and back cover.
Put on the holster.

6. Trouble Shooting
If the meter does not work properly, please check the meter as following steps:
(If the problems still cannot be solved, please refer to repairing center or contact the
local dealers.)

Fatult Solution
 Turn on the power;
No reading on LCD  Release the HOLD key;
 Replace battery.
signal appears  Replace battery.
No input  Replace fuse.
Big error Value  Replace battery.

● The specifications are subject to changes without prior notice;

● The content of this manual is regarded as correct. If users find out any mistakes or
omissions, please kindly contact the manufacturer;
● The manufacturer will not be responsible for accidents and damage caused by
improper operations;
● The functions described in this User Manual shall not be considered as the reason
for any special usages;