Extech Instruments MultiPro MP510 User manual

User’s Guide

MultiPro™ Digital MultiMeter Series

With PC Interface

Models:

MP510

MP520

MP530

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WARRANTY

EXTECH INSTRUMENTS CORPORATION warrants this instrument to be free of defects

in parts and workmanship for three years from date of shipment (a six month limited

warranty applies on sensors and cables). If it should become necessary to return the

instrument for service during or beyond the warranty period, contact the Customer Service

Department at (781) 890-7440 ext. 210 for authorization. A Return Authorization (RA)

number must be issued before any product is returned to Extech. The sender is

responsible for shipping charges, freight, insurance and proper packaging to prevent

damage in transit. This warranty does not apply to defects resulting from action of the

user such as misuse, improper wiring, operation outside of specification, improper

maintenance or repair, or unauthorized modification. Extech specifically disclaims any

implied warranties or merchantability or fitness for a specific purpose and will not be liable

for any direct, indirect, incidental or consequential damages. Extech's total liability is

limited to repair or replacement of the product. The warranty set forth above is inclusive

and no other warranty, whether written or oral, is expressed or implied.

REPAIR AND CALIBRATION SERVICES

Extech offers complete repair and calibration services for all of the

products we sell. For periodic calibration, NIST certification or repair of

any Extech product, call customer service for details on services

available. Extech recommends that calibration be performed on an annual

basis to insure calibration integrity.

MP Series V2.2 9/03

P/N: 7M1C-0241-A000

Introduction

Congratulations on your purchase of Extech model MP510, MP520, or

MP530 digital multimeter. Properly used, this meter will provide many

years of reliable service.

MultiPro™ Meters measure AC/DC Voltage, AC/DC Current, Resistance,

Frequency, Capacitance, Diode, and Continuity. The MultiPro™ also

offers RS-232 PC Interface data acquisition capabilities as an option.

Models MP520 and MP530 are True RMS AC sensing. In addition, the

MP530 offers Temperature, Relative, Peak capture and MIN/MAX

functions.

Safety

International Safety Symbols

This symbol, adjacent to another symbol or terminal, indicates

the user must refer to the manual for further information.

This symbol, adjacent to a terminal, indicates that, under normal

use, hazardous voltages may be present

Double insulation

Safety Precautions

1. Improper use of this meter can cause damage, shock, injury or death.

Read and understand this users manual before operating the meter.

2. Make sure any covers or battery doors are properly closed and

secured.

3. Always remove the test leads before replacing the battery or fuses.

4. Inspect the condition of the test leads and the meter itself for any

damage before operating the meter. Repair or replace any damage

before use.

5. Do not exceed the maximum rated input limits.

6. Use great care when making measurements if the voltages are

greater than 25VAC rms or 35VDC. These voltages are considered a

shock hazard.

7. Always discharge capacitors and remove power from the device

under test before performing Capacitance, Diode, Resistance or

Continuity tests.

8. Remove the battery from the meter if the meter is to be stored for

long periods.

9. To avoid electric shock, do not measure AC current on any circuit

whose voltage exceeds 500V AC.

10. Voltage checks on electrical outlets can be difficult and misleading

because of the uncertainty of connection to the electrical contacts.

Other means should be used to ensure that the terminals are not

"live".

11. The product is intended only for indoor use

12. If the equipment is used in a manner not specified by the

manufacturer, the protection provided by the equipment may be

impaired.

13. Pollution degree: 2

PER IEC1010 OVERVOLTAGE INSTALLATION CATEGORY

OVERVOLTAGE CATEGORY I

Equipment of OVERVOLTAGE CATEGORY I is equipment for

connection to circuits in which measures are taken to limit the transient

overvoltages to an appropriate low level. Note – Examples include

protected electronic circuits.

OVERVOLTAGE CATEGORY II

Equipment of OVERVOLTAGE CATEGORY II is energy-consuming

equipment to be supplied from the fixed installation.

Note – Examples include household, office, and laboratory appliances.

OVERVOLTAGE CATEGORY III

Equipment of OVERVOLTAGE CATEGORY III is equipment in fixed

installations.

Note – Examples include switches in the fixed installation and some

equipment for industrial use with permanent connection to the fixed

installation.

OVERVOLTAGE CATEGORY IV

Equipment of OVERVOLTAGE CATEGORY IV is for use at the origin of

the installation.

Note – Examples include electricity meters and primary over-current

protection equipment

Specifications

DC VOLTAGE

RANGE Accuracy

50.00 mV 0.12% + 2d

500.0 mV 0.06% + 2d

5.000V, 50.00V, 500.0V, 1000V 0.08% + 2d

NMRR: >60dB @ 50/60Hz, CMRR: >120dB @ DC, 50/60Hz, Rs=1kΩ

Input impedance: 10MΩ, 16pF nominal (44pF nominal for 50mV & 500mV

ranges)

AC VOLTAGE

*Specified from 30% to 100% of range

CMRR: >60dB @ DC to 60Hz, Rs=1kΩ

Input Impedance: 10MΩ, 16pF nominal (44pF nominal for 50mV &

500mV ranges)

DC CURRENT

RANGE Accuracy Burden Voltage

500.0µA, 5000µA 0.15mV/µA

50.00mA, 500.0mA 3.3mV/mA

5.000A, 10.00A*

0.2% + 4d

0.03V/A

*10A continuous, 20A for 30 seconds max with a 5 minute cool down

interval

RANGE Accuracy

50Hz/60Hz

50.00mV, 500.0mV, 5.000V, 50.00V, 500.0V, 1000V 0.5% + 3d

40Hz to 500Hz

50.00mV, 500.0mV 0.8% + 3d

5.000V, 50.00V, 500.0V 1.0% + 4d

1000V 1.2% + 4d

Up to 20kHz

50.00mV, 500.0mV 0.5dB*

5.000V, 50.00V, 500.0V 3dB*

1000V Unspecified

AC CURRENT

RANGE Accuracy Burden Voltage

50 / 60Hz

500.0µA, 5000µA 0.6%+3d 0.15mV/µA

50.00mA, 500.0mA 0.6%+3d 3.3mV/mA

5.000A, 10.00A* 0.6%+3d 0.03V/A

40Hz to 1kHz

500.0µA, 5000µA 0.8%+4d 0.15mV/µA

50.00mA 0.8%+4d 3.3mV/mA

500.0mA 1.0%+4d 3.3mV/mA

5.000A, 10.00A* 0.8%+4d 0.03V/A

*10A continuous, 20A for 30-second max with 5 minutes cool down

interval

Peak Capture (for V & A)

Specified accuracy ±150 digits for changes > 5 ms in duration

TEMPERATURE (MP530 ONLY)

RANGE Accuracy

-50°C TO 1000°C 0.3% + 3d

-58°F TO 1832°F 0.3% + 6d

RESISTANCE

RANGE Accuracy

50.00Ω0.2% + 6d

500.0Ω0.1% + 3d

5.000kΩ, 50.00kΩ, 500.0kΩ0.1% + 2d

5.000MΩ0.4% + 3d

50.00MΩ1.5% + 5d

Open Circuit Voltage: < 1.3VDC (< 3VDC for 50Ω& 500Ωranges)

CAPACITANCE

RANGE Accuracy*

50.00nF, 500.0nF 0.8% + 3d

5.000µF 1.0% + 3d

50.00µF 2.0% + 3d

500.0µF 3.5% + 5d

9999µF 5.0% + 5d

*Accuracies with film capacitor or better

FREQUENCY

Function Sensitivity

(ACrms)

Range

mV 300mV 10Hz - 125kHz

5V 2V 10Hz - 125kHz

50V 20V 10Hz - 20kHz

500V 80V 10Hz - 1kHz

1000V 300V 10Hz - 1kHz

Ω, Cx, diode 300mV 10Hz - 125kHz

µA, mA, A 10% F.S. 10Hz - 125kHz

Accuracy: 0.01% + 2d

Audible Continuity:

Measurement threshold: Beeper will sound if measurement is below

20Ω. Beeper will not sound if measurement is above 200Ω. Beeper

may or may not sound if measurement is between 20 and 200Ω.

Response time: < 100µs

Accuracy Notes: Accuracy is ±(% reading digits + number of digits), or

as otherwise specified, at 23°C ±5°C < 75% R.H. True RMS accuracies

are specified from 5% to 100% of range or as otherwise specified.

Maximum Crest Factor <3:1 at full scale & <6:1 at half scale (with

frequency component within the specified frequency bandwidth for non-

sinusoidal waveforms).

Digital Display: 5000-count LCD display; 5 per second nominal

refresh rate

Bar Graph Display: 52-segment bargraph; 60 per second nominal

refresh rate

Low Battery: Below approx. 7V

Operating Temperature: 41°to 104°F (5°to 40°C)

Storage Temperature: -4°to 140°F (-20 to 60oC

Relative Humidity: Max 80% up to 87ºF (31ºC) decreasing linearly

to 50% at 104ºF(40ºC): <80% storage

Altitude: Operating below 2000 meters

Temp. Coefficient: Nominal 0.15 x specified accuracy per ºC

(between 0 and 18oC or 28 to 50oC), or as

otherwise specified

Power Supply: 9V battery (NEDA1604, JIS006P or IEC6F22)

AC Sensing: True RMS on MP520 and MP530

Auto Power Off: After 17 minutes of inactivity with no input signal

Safety: The MultiPro™ Series meters are intended for indoor use

and protected, against the users, by double insulation per

EN61010-1 and IEC61010-1 2nd Edition (2001) to CAT III

1000V & CAT IV 600V. The meter (all versions) also

meets UL3111-1(1994)* and CSA C22.2 No. 1010-1-92*

to CAT III 1000V.

Terminals (to COM) ratings:

V : CATEGORY III 1000 VOLTS AC & DC, AND

CATEGORY IV* 600 VOLTS AC & DC.

A / MAµA : CATEGORY III AND CATEGORY IV* 500

VOLTS AC AND 300 VOLTS DC.

*Category IV safety standard (for DMMs) was first released in

IEC61010-1 2nd Edition in year 2001, and was yet an UL published

standard at the time this manual was written.

UL Certification: The meter that bears the UL markings, if any, has

been investigated by UL headquarter in the USA per

UL standard UL3111-1 1st Ed to its highest CAT III

rating and international standard IEC61010-1 Second

Edition (year 2001) to CAT IV rating. The UL

markings on the meter, where applicable, are marked

as “UL Listed Cat III only” and “UL Classified to

IEC61010-1 2nd Ed. Cat IV”.

E.M.C.: Meets EN61326(1997, 1998/A1), EN61000-4-2(1995) and

EN61000-4-3(1996). Also meets former standards EN55011

(1991) and EN50082-1(1997)

In an RF field of 3V/m: Capacitance function is not specified

Other function ranges: Total Accuracy = Specified Accuracy +

30 digits. Performance above 3V/m is not specified

Overload Protection:

µA/mA Range: 0.63/500V, IR 200kA, F fuse.

A Range: 12.5A/500V IR 20kA, F fuse.

V Range: 1050V rms, 1450V peak

mV, Ωand other: 600VDC/VAC rms

Power Consumption: 2.7 mA typical

Dimension: 7.32 x 3.43 x 1.4" with holster (186mm x 87mm x 35.5mm)

Weight: 15.17 oz. with holster (430g)

Meter Description (MP530 Shown)

1. 5000 count Liquid Crystal display

2. Function push-buttons

3. Rotary function switch

4. 10A input jack

5. V/Hz/Ω/Cap/Temp input jack

6. COM input jack

7. mA/uA current input jack

NOTE: RS-232 Optical interface is located

on the top rear of the meter.

Features

Analog Bargraph display

Visual indication of measurement in the tradition of an analog meter

pointer. The bargraph consists of 52 discrete viewing segments. The

bargraph is useful for detecting faulty contacts, identifying

potentiometer gradations, and viewing signal spikes.

True RMS vs. Average Sensing (AC Measurements)

True RMS meters can accurately measure non-sinusoidal waveforms,

as well as distorted sine waves that contain harmonics. Average

Sensing is a fast, accurate and cost effective method of measuring

pure sine wave signals. However, non-sinusoidal waveforms cannot

accurately be measured using Average-sensing techniques.

NOTE: The MP510 is average sensing; the MP520 and MP530 are

True RMS.

Backlit display

The MultiPro™ series multimeters are equipped with a backlight for

viewing the LCD display in poorly lit areas.

Data Hold

The HOLD function freezes the reading on the display for later

viewing.

Manual and Automatic Ranging

The MultiPro™ series multimeters are Autoranging, with manual

override.

Smart Power Auto Power Off

Smart Power shuts the meter down automatically after approximately

17 minutes of inactivity.

Audible Beeper

To disable the audible meter tones, press and hold the Hz key while

powering the meter.

Automatic Test Lead Resistance Compensation

Automatically compensates for the resistance of the test leads, as well

as the internal protection circuitry automatically, ensuring greater

accuracy of low resistance measurements.

MAX/MIN mode (MP530 only)

MAX/MIN mode stores the minimum and maximum readings in

memory for later viewing.

Relative mode (MP530 only)

Relative mode allows the meter to display the difference between the

actual measurement and a stored reference value.

Zoom mode analog pointer (MP530 only)

The Zoom mode magnifies the regular analog bar graph resolution (up

to 5 times) to show small signal changes

PeakCcapture mode (MP530 only)

PeakC captures voltage or current signal that have durations as short

as 5ms. This mode is available in DCV, ACV, DCA, & ACA functions.

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