OPERATOR'S

INSTRUCTION
MANUAL

830 SERIES
DIGITAL MULTIMETER

AWARNING
READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS MANUAL
BEFORE USING THE INSTRUMENT.

Failure to understand and comply with the

WARNINGS and operating instructions can
result in serious or fatal injuries and/or
property damage.
AWarning
To avoid possible electric shock or personal
injury, and to avoid possible damage to the Meter or

to the equipment under test, adhere to the following

rules:
Before using the Meter inspect the case. Do
not use the Meter if it is damaged or the casee

(or part of the case) is removed. Look for

cracks or missing plastic. Pay attention to
the insulation around the connectors.
Inspect the test leads for damaged insulation
or exposed metal. Check the test leads for
continuity.
Do not apply more than the rated voltage, as
marked on the Meter, between the terminals or
between any terminal and grounding.
The rotary switch should be placed in the right
position and no any changeover of range shall
be made during measurement is conducted to
prevent damage of the Meter.
When the Meter working at an effective voltage
over 60V in DC or 30V rms in AC, special care
should be taken for there is danger of electric
shock.
Use the proper terminals, function, and range
for your measurements.
Do not use or store the Meter in an
environment of high temperature, humidity,
explosive, inflammable and strong magnetic
field. The performance of the Meter may
deteriorate after dampened.
When using the test leads, keep your fingers
behind the finger guards.
Disconnect circuit power and discharge all
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 Replace the battery as soon as the battery
indicator appears. With a low battery,
the Meter might produce false readings that
can lead to electric shock and
personal injury.
Remove the connection between the testing
leads and the circuit being tested, and turn the
Meter power off before opening the Meter
case.
When servicing the Meter, use only the same
model number or identical electrical
specifications replacement parts.
The internal circuit of the Meter shall not be
altered at will to avoid damage of the Meter
and any accident.
Soft cloth and mild detergent should be used
to clean the surface of the Meter when
servicing. No abrasive and solvent should be
used to prevent the surface of the Meter from
corrosion, damage and accident.
The Meter is suitable for indoor use.
Turn the Meter power off when it is not in
use
for a
and take out the battery when not using
time. Constantly check the battery as it
long
been using for some time,
may leak when it has
replace the battery a s soon a s leaking
appears.
the Meter.
A leaking battery will damage

General Specifications
digits (1999 count)
0.5" high
Max display: LCD3 %
assumed plus.
Automatic, indicated minus,
Polarity: A/D Switch
Measure method: double integral
implement
3
 second
speed: 2 times per
Sampling is displayed
indication: "1"
Over-load <80%RH
Environment:
0'C-40 C, at
Operating -10'C-50'C, at <85%RH
Environment:
Storage 6F22
NEDA 1604 or
Power: 9V
indication: "E
Low battery
about 4mA
Static electricity:
x 70 x 26mm
Product Size: 126
Product net weight: 108g (including battery)

Function Table
83 Series Multimeters
Model DCVACV DCAOHM H hFE BAT L C
830A

830B
830C
830D
831
832
838

Technical Specifications
Accuracies are guaranteed for 1 year, 23C+5'C,
less than 80%RH
DC VOLTAGE
RANGE RESOLUTION| ACCURACY
200mV 100uV (0.5% of rdg +3D) |
2000mVv 1mV
20V 10mV (0.8% of rdg +
5D)
200V 100mV
1000V 1V
E(1.0% of rdg + 5D)
OVERLOAD PROTECTION: 220V
rms AC for
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200mV range and 1000V DC or 750V rms for all
ranges.

AC VOLTAGE
RANGE RESOLUTION ACCURACY
200V 100mV (2.0% of rdg +10D)
750V 1V
RESPONSE: Average responding, calibrated in
rms of a sine wave.
FREQUENCY RANGE: 45Hz 450Hz
OVERLOAD PROTECTION: 1000V DC or 750V
rms for all ranges.

AUDIBLE CONTINUITY
RANGE DESCRIPTION
Built-in buzzer sounds if resistance is
less then 30+20
OVERLOAD PROTECTION: 15 second maxi-
mum 220 V rms.

DC CURRENT
ACCURACY
RANGERESOLUTION
200uA 100nA
|2000uAA 1uA t(1.8% of rdg +20D)
20mA 10uA
200mA 100uA t(2.0% of rdg +2D)
10A 10mA t(2.0% of rdg +10D)
500mA/250V fuse
OVERLOAD PROTECTION:

5 -
(10A range unfused).
MEASURING VOLTAGE DROP: 200mV

RESISTANCE
RANGE RESOLUTION ACCURACY

2000 0.10 (1.0% of rdg +10D)

20000 10
20KQ 100
(1.0% of rdg +4D)
200KQ 1002
2000KQ 1KQ
MAXIMUM OPEN CIRCUIT VOLTAGE: 3V.
OVERLOAD PROTECTION: 15 seconds maxi-
mum 220Vrms.

TEMPERATURE (with K-TYPE PROBE)

RANGE RESOLUTION ACCURACY
40C to
(1.0% +4)
150 C 1'C
150'C to t(1.5% + 15)

1370 'C
Battery Test (1.5V, 9V)
RANGE RESOLUTION LOAD RESISTOR
2KQ
1.5V 10mV
9V 75Q

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
MEASUREMENT
DC & AC VOLTAGE
Black
1. Connect red test lead to "VQmA" jack,
lead to "COM" jack.
2. Set RANGE switch to desired VOLTAGE
if the voltage to be measured is not
position,
known beforehand, set switch to the highest
satisfactory reading is
range and reduce it until
obtained.
3. Connect test leads to device or circuit being
measured.
4. Turn on power óf the device or circuit being
measured voltage value will appear on Digital
Display along with the voltage polarity.

DC CURRENT MEASUREMENT
1. Red lead to "QmA". Black lead to "COM" (for
measurements betweeen 200mA and 10A
connect red lead to "10A" jack with fully
fully
depressed.)
2. RANGE switch to desired DCA position.
3. Open the circuit to be measured, and connect
test leads INSERIES with the load in with
Current is to measure.
4.
4. Read current value on Digital Display.
5. Additionally, "10A" function is designed for
intermittent use only. Maximum contact time of
the test leads with the circuit is 15 seconds,
with a minimum intermission time of seconds
between tests.
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RESISTANCE MEASUREMENT
1. Red lead to "VQmA". Black lead to "COM".
2. RANGE switch to desired OHM position.
3. If the resistance being measured is connec-
ted to a circuit, turn off power and discharge all
capacitors before measurement.
4.
4 Connect test leads to circuit being measured.
5. Read resistance value on Digital Display.

DIODE MEASUREMENT
1. Red lead to "VQmA", Black lead to "COM".
2. RANGE switch to " position.
3. Connect the red test lead to the anode of the
diode to be measured and black test lead to
cathode.
4. The forward voltage drop in mV will be
displayed. If the diode is reversed, figure "1"
will be shown.

TRANSISTOR hFE MEASUREMENT

1. RANGE switch to the hFE position.
PNP of
2. Determine whether the transistor is
and
NPN type and locate the Emitter, Base
Collector leads. Insert the leads into the proper
holes of the hFE Socket on the front panel.
the approximate hFE
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3. The meter will display
current 10uA
value at the condition of base
and VcE2.8V.

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TEMPERATURE MEASUREMENT

switch to TEMP position,

it will display
1. RANGE
temperature in C value.
room
thermoelectric couple to
2. Connect the K-type
"VQmA" and "COM" jacks.
will read Temperature value C.
3 The display thermocouple Max.
NOTE The TP-01 K-type
of Probe: 250 C/482 F
Operating temperature
C/572 F short-term). The s e n s o r supplied
(300
an ultra fast response
with the instrument is
suitablee for many
naked bead thermocouple
general purpose applications.

AUDIBLE CONTINUITY TEST

to "COM".
1. Red lead to "VQmA", Black lead
2. RANGE switch to ")" position.
test leads to two points of circuit to be
3.
3 Connect
then
tested. If the resistance is lower
300+20Q, the buzzer will sound.

TEST SIGNAL USE

1. RANGE switch to " U " position.
"VQmA"
signal (50Hz)
2. A test appears between
and "COM" jack, the output voltage
is approx
5V p-p with 50KQ impedance.
NOTE: OVERLOAD PROTECTION: 15
seconds
maximum 220Vrms.

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BATTERY TEST
switch to 9V or 1.5V.
FUNCTION
1. Set the
Connect the test lead to Battery.
2.
The display value is voltage.
3.
BATTERYAND FUSE REPLACEMENT

replacement and blow almost

need
Fuse rarely error.
as a result of operator
always it indicates that the
appears in display,
If replaced.
battery should be (500mA/250V) r e m o v e
& Fuse
To replace battery
s c r e w s i n the bottom of
the case, simply
the 2 with a new one. Be
remove the old, and replace
careful to observe polarity.

ACCESSORIES
Operator's instruction manual
S e t of test leads
GiftGift box
TP01 K-type thermoelectric couple
(830C, 838 only)
9-volt battery, NEDA 1604 6F22 type.

PN: 31.11.8355

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