Velleman DVM1500 User manual

DVM1500

DIGITAL MULTIMETER + NO CONTACT AC VOLTAGE DETECTOR

DIGITALE MULTIMETER + CONTACTLOZE AC SPANNINGSDETECTOR

MULTIMÈTRE NUMÉRIQUE + DÉTECTEUR DE TENSION CA SANS

CONTACT

MULTÍMETRO DIGITAL + DETECTOR DE TENSIÓN CA SIN CONTACTO

DIGITALMULTIMETER + BERÜHRUNGSLOSER AC-

SPANNUNGSDETEKTOR

MULTÍMETRO DIGITAL + DETECTOR DE TENSÃO CA SEM CONTACTO

MIERNIK CYFROWY + BEZDOTYKOWY DETEKTOR NAPIECIA AC

USER MANUAL 3

GEBRUIKERSHANDLEIDING 16

MODE D'EMPLOI 29

MANUAL DEL USUARIO 43

BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG 56

MANUAL DO UTILIZADOR 70

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EF detect area

LCD

keypad

backlight

rotary switch

terminals

contactloze EF-detectie

lcd-scherm

toetsen

achtergrondverlichting

draaischakelaar

aansluitingen

zone de détection sans

contact

afficheur LCD

touches

rétroéclairage

sélecteur rotatif

bornes

zona de detección sin

contacto

pantalla LCD

teclas

retroiluminación

selector giratorio

bornes

berührungslose EF-

DETECT-Messung

LCD-Display

Tasten

Hintergrundbeleuchtung

Drehschalter

Buchsen

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zona de detecção

EF-DETECT

LCD

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teclado

przyciski

retroiluminação

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selector giratório



terminais

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USER MANUAL

1. Introduction

To all residents of the European Union

Important environmental information about this product

This symbol on the device or the package indicates that disposal of

the device after its lifecycle could harm the environment. Do not

dispose of the unit (or batteries) as unsorted municipal waste; it

should be taken to a specialized company for recycling. This device

should be returned to your distributor or to a local recycling service. Respect

the local environmental rules.

If in doubt, contact your local waste disposal authorities.

Thank you for choosing Velleman! Please read the manual thoroughly before

bringing this device into service. If the device was damaged in transit, don't

install or use it and contact your dealer.

Refer to the Velleman® Service and Quality Warranty on the last pages

of this manual.

2. Used Symbols

This symbol indicates: Read instructions.

Not reading the instructions and manual can lead to damage, injury

or death.

This symbol indicates: Danger.

A hazardous condition or action that may result in injury or death.

This symbol indicates: Risk of danger/damage.

Risk of a hazardous condition or action that may result in damage,

injury or death.

This symbol indicates: Attention; important information.

Ignoring this information can lead to hazardous situations.

AC (Alternating Current)

DC (Direct Current)

Both AC and DC

Double insulation (class II protection)

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Earth

Fuse

Capacitor

Diode

Continuity

Backlight

3. Safety Instructions

Follow the instructions below to guarantee a safe use of the meter

and all its functions.

During use of the meter, respect all directives concerning protection

against electroshocks and misuse. Never exceed the indicated limits.

WARNING

For safety reasons, please read the manual.

Remark: this warning is also found on the back of the meter (top

part).

WARNING: To avoid electrical shock always disconnect the test

leads prior to opening the housing. To prevent damage or injury,

only use batteries and fuses of the same type and ratings as

specified in this manual.

Remark: Refer to the warning on the back of the meter.

Avoid cold, heat and large temperature fluctuations. When the unit

is moved from a cold to a warm location, leave it switched off until it

has reached room temperature. This to avoid condensation and

measuring errors.

Protect this device from shocks and abuse. Avoid brute force

when operating.

Pollution degree 2 device. For indoor use only. Keep this device

away from rain, moisture, splashing and dripping liquids. Not for

industrial use. Refer to §5 Pollution degree.

Keep the device away from children and unauthorised users.

Risk of electric shock during operation. Be very careful when

measuring live circuits. Use extreme caution when measuring

voltages higher than 60 Vdc or 30 Vac rms.

Do not replace internal parts yourself. Replace damaged or lost

accessories by identical ones with the same specifications. Order

spare accessories, e.g. test leads, from your dealer.

This is an installation category CAT III 600V / CAT II 1000V

measuring instrument. Never use this equipment in a higher

category than indicated. Refer to §4 Overvoltage/installation

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category.

Read this manual thoroughly. Familiarise yourself with the functions

of the device before actually using it.

All modifications of the device are forbidden for safety reasons.

Damage caused by user modifications to the device is not covered

by the warranty.

Only use the device for its intended purpose. Using the device in an

unauthorized way will void the warranty. Damage caused by

disregard of certain guidelines in this manual is not covered by the

warranty and the dealer will not accept responsibility for any

ensuing defects or problems.

Make sure the meter is in the appropriate measuring range before

connecting it to a test circuit.

Do not measure circuits that may contain voltages > 600 V.

Do not measure current in circuits with voltages > 250 V.

Do not conduct resistance, diode, or continuity measurements on

live circuits.

Before each use, make sure the test probes are in good condition.

Always place your fingers behind the protective edges of the test

probes while measuring! Never touch free terminals when the

meter is connected to a circuit.

Switch off the meter and remove test probes prior to replacing the

battery or fuses.

When carrying out measurements on a TV set or switching power

circuits, always be aware that high amplitude voltage pulses at the

test points might damage the meter.

4. Overvoltage/Installation Category

DMMs are categorized depending on the risk and severity of transient

overvoltage that might occur at the point of test. Transients are short-lived

bursts of energy induced in a system, e.g. caused by lightning strike on a

power line.

The existing categories according EN 61010-1 are:

CAT I

A CAT I-rated meter is suitable for measurements on protected

electronic circuits that are not directly connected to mains power,

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CAT II

A CAT II-rated meter is suitable for measurements in CAT I

environments and mono-phase appliances that are connected to the

mains by means of a plug and circuits in a normal domestic

environment, provided that the circuit is at least 10 m apart from a

CAT III, or 20 m apart from a CAT IV environment. E.g. household

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CAT III

A CAT III-rated meter is suitable for measurements in CAT I and

CAT II environments, as well as for measurements on (fixed) mono-

or poly-phased appliances which are at least 10 m apart from a

CAT IV environment, and for measurements in or on distribution

level equipment (fuse boxes, lighting circuits, electric ovens).

CAT IV

A CAT IV-rated meter is suitable for measuring in CAT I, CAT II and

CAT III environments as well as on the primary supply level.

Note that for all measurements on equipment for which the supply

cables run outdoors (either overhead or underground) a CAT IV

meter must be used.

Warning: This device was designed in accordance with EN 61010-1

installation category CAT III 600V / CAT II 1000V. This implies that certain

restrictions in use apply that are related to voltages and voltage peaks which

can occur within the environment of use. Refer to the table above.

This device is suitable for measurements up to 1000 V:

Protected electronic circuits that are not directly connected to mains power,

e.g. electronics circuits, control signals, circuits behind isolating



circuits that are directly connected to mains power, but limited to:

omeasurements on mono-phase appliances that are connected to the

mains by means of a plug

omono-phase appliances and circuits directly connected to the mains in a

normal domestic environment, provided that the circuit is at least 10 m

apart from a CAT III, or 20 m apart from a CAT IV environment.

E.g. household appliances, portable tools, light circuits at more than

10 

This device is suitable for measurements up to 600 V:

measurements in/on low-voltage distribution boards (distribution boards

behind meter box)

measurements on (fixed) mono- or poly-phased appliances and circuits

except in CAT IV environments (e.g. mains outlets, electric ovens, lighting

circuits, bus bars, low-voltage distribution boards and circuit breakers).

This device is NOT suitable for:

Voltages above 1000 V

Measurements on distribution equipment and outdoor installations

including meter boxes and equipment/circuits outside or remote from the

domestic environment e.g. circuits in sheds, garden houses and free-

standing garages, or circuits using underground wiring e.g. garden lighting,

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This device is only suitable for measurements up to 600 V in CAT III

and up to 1000 V in CAT II.

5. Pollution Degree

IEC 61010-1 specifies different types of pollution environments, for which

different protective measures are necessary to ensure safety. Harsher

environments require more protection, and the protection against the

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pollution which is to be found in a certain environment depends mainly on the

insulation and the enclosure properties. The pollution degree rating of the

DMM indicates in which environment the device may be used.

Pollution

degree 1

No pollution or only dry, nonconductive pollution occurs. The

pollution has no influence (only to be found in hermetically sealed

enclosures).

Pollution

degree 2

Only nonconductive pollution occurs. Occasionally, temporary

conductivity caused by condensation is to be expected (home and

office environments fall under this category).

Pollution

degree 3

Conductive pollution occurs, or dry nonconductive pollution occurs

that becomes conductive due to condensation that is to be

expected (industrial environments and environments exposed to

outside air - but not in contact with precipitation).

Pollution

degree 4

The pollution generates persistent conductivity caused by

conductive dust or by rain or snow (exposed outdoor

environments and environments where high humidity levels or

high concentrations of fine particles occur).

Warning: This device was designed in accordance with EN 61010-1 pollution

degree 2. This implies that certain restrictions in use apply that are related to

pollution which can occur within the environment of use. Refer to the table

above.

This device is only suitable for measurements in Pollution

degree class 2 environments.

6. Description

Refer to the illustrations on page 2 of this manual.

ON/OFF

Switch the meter on or off using this key.

FUNC.

Selection of the DC (default) or AC modes, and the (default) or

modes. This key function is only available in the A and ( )

ranges.

RANGE

Selection of the automatic (default) or manual modes, selection of

manual or auto-ranging modes, selection of ranges in manual

mode. This key function is 

HOLD

Fixes the current value on the display. Press again to return to

normal mode.

REL

Selection of the relative measurement mode. This key function is

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Switch the backlight on or off using this key. This key function is

not available in the EF- range.

Rotary

switch

Use the rotary switch to select the function and the desired

ranges.

Terminals

VΩ °CHz: Terminal receiving the red test lead for voltage,

resistance, capacitance, diode test, temperature and frequency

measurements.

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COM: Terminal receiving the black test lead as common

reference.

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measurements.

10A: Terminal receiving the red test lead for 10 A measurements.

7. Operating Instructions

Risk of electric shock during operation. Be very careful when

measuring live circuits.

To avoid damage, the meter features an alarm function. Check the

connections, the range, and the terminals as soon as the meter

buzzes.

However, this is only an indication and does not provide protection

against damage or misuse!

Never exceed the limit value for protection. This limit value is listed

separately in the specifications for each range of measurement.

Do not touch unused terminals when the meter is linked to a circuit that is

being tested.

Only use the meter in the indicated overvoltage/installation category.

Never measure voltages that might exceed the indicated category values.

Disconnect the test leads from the tested circuit before rotating the range

selector in order to change functions.

When carrying out measurements on a TV set or switching power circuits,

always remember that high amplitude voltage pulses at the test points

might damage the meter.

Always be careful when working with voltages above 60 Vdc or 30 Vac rms.

Keep your fingers behind the probe barriers at all times during

measurements.

Do not measure current in circuits with voltages > 250 V.

Never perform resistance, diode, or continuity measurements on live

circuits. Make sure all capacitors in the circuit are depleted.

Non-Contact AC Voltage Detector

Remove the test probes when performing non-contact voltage

measurements.

This function only provides a quick indication whether AC

voltages are present. It is not a fully reliable way to determine

whether a circuit is safe to touch without risk of electrical shocks.

1. Set the rotary switch to the EF- range. The green LED lights up.

2. Place the top of the meter as close as possible to the lead or the mains

outlet. The green LED turns red and the meter beeps if an AC voltage is

present.

Note: This function is only an indication whether an AC voltage is present,

and does not guarantee that a circuit is voltage-free. It does not detect DC

voltages. If in doubt, perform a full voltage measurement.

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Voltage Measurements

Do not measure circuits where voltages > 600 V CAT III or

> 1000 V CAT II may reside.

Always be careful when working with voltages above 60 Vdc or 30 Vac

rms. Keep your fingers behind the probe barriers at all times during

measurement. Do not touch unused terminals when the meter is

linked to a circuit that is being tested.

1.  °CHz

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2. Set the rotary switch to V for DC measurements or to V for AC

measurements.

3. Press the RANGE button to manually select the range.

4. Connect the test probes to the source being measured.

The measured value appears on the display.

Note: For DC measurements: if a negative polarity is present at the red test

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Resistance Measurements

Do not perform resistance measurements on live circuits.

1.  °CHzlead to

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2. Set the 

3. Press the RANGE button to manually select the range.

4. Connect the test probes to the source being measured.

The measured value appears on the display.

Notes:

Never perform resistance measurements on a live circuit and make sure all

capacitors are completely depleted.

To increase accuracy when measuring low resistance values, first hold the

tips of the test probes together to determine the resistance value of the

test leads. Subtract this value from the measured value of the circuit.

For resistance measurements above 1 conds

to stabilize the readout.

If the measured resistance exceeds the current range or in case of an open

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Continuity Measurements

Do not perform continuity tests on live circuits.

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2. Set the rotary switch to .

3. Press the FUNC button to select continuity test .

4. Connect the test probes to the source being measured.

If the measured resistance is less than 40 

DVM1500

continuously and the resistance value is displayed. If the measured

resistance exceeds the current range or in case of an open circuit, the

OL

Note: Never perform continuity measurements on a live circuit and make

sure all capacitors are completely depleted.

Diode Measurements

Do not perform diode measurements on live circuits.

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2. Set the rotary switch to .

3. Press the FUNC button to select diode test .

4. Connect the red test probe to the anode of the diode and the black test

probe to the cathode.

The meter displays the forward voltage drop of the diode. If the diode is

connected with a reversed polarity

Notes

Never perform diode measurements on a live circuit and make sure all

capacitors are completely depleted.

Measuring diodes that are part of a circuit might produce faulty results.

Consider unmounting from the circuit.

Capacitance Measurements

Do not perform capacitance measurements on live circuits.



2. Set the rotary switch to .

3. Press the RANGE button to manually select the range.

4. Connect the test probes to the capacitor and read its value from the

display.

Notes:

Depending on the capacitance, the meter needs 5 to 30 seconds to show

the result. This is normal behaviour.

To increase accuracy when measuring low capacitance values (< 4 nF), first

hold the tips of the test probes together to determine the capacitance value

of the test leads. Subtract this value from the measured value of the circuit.

Never perform capacitance measurements on a live circuit and make sure

all capacitors are completely depleted.

Frequency Measurements

Do not perform frequency measurements in circuits with

voltages > 250 V.

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