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B&B Electronics M-3640D Manual

Manual is about: True RMS Handheld Multimeter

Summary of M-3640D

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    Manual documentation number m3640d1598 cover page b&b electronics -- po box 1040 -- ottawa, il 61350 ph (815) 433-5100 -- fax (815) 433-5104 true rms handheld multimeter model m-3640d documentation number m3640d1598 b&b electronics mfg. Co. Inc. 707 dayton road -- p.O. Box 1040 -- ottawa, il 61350 p...

  • Page 2: Attention:  Metex Users

    Addendum manual documentation number m3640d1598 b&b electronics -- po box 1040 -- ottawa, il 61350 ph (815) 433-5100 -- fax (815) 433-5104 attention: metex users this addendum contains corrections and additions to the user's manual. Paragraph 6-12-2, page 32, of the m-3640d digital multimeter manual...

  • Page 3: Format of The Data File

    Manual documentation number m3640d1598 addendum b&b electronics -- po box 1040 -- ottawa, il 61350 ph (815) 433-5100 -- fax (815) 433-5104 format of the data file the data is written to the logging file as fixed length records. The format is: hh:mm:ss xx######yyyy ↵ where hh:mm:ss is the hour (24 ho...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents manual documentation number m3640d1598 b&b electronics -- po box 1040 -- ottawa, il 61350 ph (815) 433-5100 -- fax (815) 433-5104 table of contents 1. Introduction ..................................................................................1 2. Safety information ...............

  • Page 5: 1. Introduction

    Manual documentation number m3640d1598 1 b&b electronics -- po box 1040 -- ottawa, il 61350 ph (815) 433-5100 -- fax (815) 433-5104 1. Introduction the new concept m-3600d series multimeters have dual-display and communication function with computer by rs-232c as basic. The meter is a handheld 1999 ...

  • Page 6: 2. Safety Information

    2 manual documentation number m3640d1598 b&b electronics -- po box 1040 -- ottawa, il 61350 ph (815) 433-5100 -- fax (815) 433-5104 2. Safety information 2-1. Safety requirements this meter has been manufactured and tested in accordance with iec 348 and din57411/vde0411 part 1: safety requirement fo...

  • Page 7: 2-3. Safety Warnings

    Manual documentation number m3640d1598 3 b&b electronics -- po box 1040 -- ottawa, il 61350 ph (815) 433-5100 -- fax (815) 433-5104 2-3. Safety warnings 2-3-1. To prevent electric shock hazard and/or damage to the meter, do not measure voltage exceeding 1000v dc or 750v ac. 2-3-2. To avoid damage to...

  • Page 8: 3-1. Installing The Battery

    4 manual documentation number m3640d1598 b&b electronics -- po box 1040 -- ottawa, il 61350 ph (815) 433-5100 -- fax (815) 433-5104 3. Preparing for operation 3-1. Installing the battery your meter requires a 9v battery for power. The symbol appears when the battery voltage drops to certain limits. ...

  • Page 9: 3-2. Using The Test Probes

    Manual documentation number m3640d1598 5 b&b electronics -- po box 1040 -- ottawa, il 61350 ph (815) 433-5100 -- fax (815) 433-5104 3-2. Using the test probes use only the type of test probes supplied with your meter. These test probes are rated for 1200 volts. Cautions: • although the replacement t...

  • Page 10: 4. Pre-Operation Check

    6 manual documentation number m3640d1598 b&b electronics -- po box 1040 -- ottawa, il 61350 ph (815) 433-5100 -- fax (815) 433-5104 4. Pre-operation check to ensure correct operation and familiarize yourself with the meter, follow these steps before you use it. 4-1. Press the on/off button to on 4.2...

  • Page 11: 5. How To Use The Meter

    Manual documentation number m3640d1598 7 b&b electronics -- po box 1040 -- ottawa, il 61350 ph (815) 433-5100 -- fax (815) 433-5104 5. How to use the meter this section describes your meter and how to use it. For ease of reference, each description is numbered and keyed to the illustration inside th...

  • Page 12

    8 manual documentation number m3640d1598 b&b electronics -- po box 1040 -- ottawa, il 61350 ph (815) 433-5100 -- fax (815) 433-5104 the sign will be displayed on the lcd when you turn the power on. Press the function button to enter the function mode. You can select a function mode at your desire by...

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    Manual documentation number m3640d1598 9 b&b electronics -- po box 1040 -- ottawa, il 61350 ph (815) 433-5100 -- fax (815) 433-5104 insert the discharged capacitor into the cap + and - clips connectors, as marked. Insert the optional k-type thermocouples into the correct sockets, as marked. 9. Funct...

  • Page 14: 5-3. Input Terminals

    10 manual documentation number m3640d1598 b&b electronics -- po box 1040 -- ottawa, il 61350 ph (815) 433-5100 -- fax (815) 433-5104 5-3. Input terminals items 10-13 describe the input terminals (see table 1 for overload limits.) 10. 20a amperes input terminal for current measurements (ac or dc) up ...

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    Manual documentation number m3640d1598 11 b&b electronics -- po box 1040 -- ottawa, il 61350 ph (815) 433-5100 -- fax (815) 433-5104 17. Ol overload indication ol is displayed with flashing the bar-graph, when input is too excess to display. 18. Auto-hold the meter will freeze a reading automaticall...

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    12 manual documentation number m3640d1598 b&b electronics -- po box 1040 -- ottawa, il 61350 ph (815) 433-5100 -- fax (815) 433-5104 example: store polarity +/ - (with up/down) ⇒ set/reset ⇒ store 1st value ⇒ set/reset ⇒ store 2nd value ⇒ set/reset ⇒ store 3rd value ⇒ set/reset ⇒ store 4th value ⇒ s...

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    Manual documentation number m3640d1598 13 b&b electronics -- po box 1040 -- ottawa, il 61350 ph (815) 433-5100 -- fax (815) 433-5104 24. Memory recall enables you to get the memorized reading back on the lcd. To get the memorized reference value, follow these steps: 1. Set the function mode at mode....

  • Page 18: 5-5. Annunciators

    14 manual documentation number m3640d1598 b&b electronics -- po box 1040 -- ottawa, il 61350 ph (815) 433-5100 -- fax (815) 433-5104 allows you to interface the meter with your pc to communicate with your pc in all function ranges. To avoid operation error, do not set your meter at mode during commu...

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    Manual documentation number m3640d1598 15 b&b electronics -- po box 1040 -- ottawa, il 61350 ph (815) 433-5100 -- fax (815) 433-5104 can measure up to 20 mhz with 5 steps of 2, 20, 200khz, 2, 20 mhz (for m-3650d/3660d). 34. Temp temperature (m-3640d/m- 3660d only) can measure from -40 ° c to 1200°c ...

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    16 manual documentation number m3640d1598 b&b electronics -- po box 1040 -- ottawa, il 61350 ph (815) 433-5100 -- fax (815) 433-5104 41. The following annunciators indicate the unit of the value displays: ac alternating current or voltage dc direct current or voltage mv millivolts (1x10 -3 volts) v ...

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    Manual documentation number m3640d1598 17 b&b electronics -- po box 1040 -- ottawa, il 61350 ph (815) 433-5100 -- fax (815) 433-5104 6. How to make measurements this section discusses some common applications for your meter, and alerts you to some considerations to keep in mind when making measureme...

  • Page 22: 6-2. Measuring Current

    18 manual documentation number m3640d1598 b&b electronics -- po box 1040 -- ottawa, il 61350 ph (815) 433-5100 -- fax (815) 433-5104 6-2. Measuring current warning: you may damage the meter or be injured if the fuse blows while current is being measured in a circuit which exhibits an open circuit vo...

  • Page 23: 6-3. Continuity Testing

    Manual documentation number m3640d1598 19 b&b electronics -- po box 1040 -- ottawa, il 61350 ph (815) 433-5100 -- fax (815) 433-5104 notes: • if you do not know approximately what the current is, connect the circuit to 20a input terminal first to see if you have a safe level for the ma input termina...

  • Page 24: 6-4. Measuring Resistance

    20 manual documentation number m3640d1598 b&b electronics -- po box 1040 -- ottawa, il 61350 ph (815) 433-5100 -- fax (815) 433-5104 6-4. Measuring resistance warning: never connect the test probes to a source of voltage when you have selected the ohms function and plugged the probes into v/ Ω termi...

  • Page 25: 6-5 Checking Diode

    Manual documentation number m3640d1598 21 b&b electronics -- po box 1040 -- ottawa, il 61350 ph (815) 433-5100 -- fax (815) 433-5104 6-5 checking diode this function lets you check diodes and other semiconductors for opens and shorts. It also lets you determine the forward voltage for diodes. You ca...

  • Page 26: 6-6. Measuring Frequency

    22 manual documentation number m3640d1598 b&b electronics -- po box 1040 -- ottawa, il 61350 ph (815) 433-5100 -- fax (815) 433-5104 6-6. Measuring frequency warning: if you try to measure the frequency of a signal that exceeds 750 volts ac rms, you might damage your meter and expose yourself to sev...

  • Page 27: 6-7. Measuring Capacitance

    Manual documentation number m3640d1598 23 b&b electronics -- po box 1040 -- ottawa, il 61350 ph (815) 433-5100 -- fax (815) 433-5104 6-7. Measuring capacitance follow these steps to measure capacitance normal: 1. Discharge each capacitor before testing by shorting its leads together. Use caution whe...

  • Page 28: 6-9. Checking Transistors

    24 manual documentation number m3640d1598 b&b electronics -- po box 1040 -- ottawa, il 61350 ph (815) 433-5100 -- fax (815) 433-5104 notes: • db(decibels) in the display indicates the logarithmic ratio of input voltage to the standard stored value. • during activation of db measurement, the auto pow...

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    Manual documentation number m3640d1598 25 b&b electronics -- po box 1040 -- ottawa, il 61350 ph (815) 433-5100 -- fax (815) 433-5104 notes: • insert the base, collector, and emitter pins into the correct sockets. • some power darlington transistors contain internal base-to-emitter resistors. Because...

  • Page 30: 6-11. Logic Test

    26 manual documentation number m3640d1598 b&b electronics -- po box 1040 -- ottawa, il 61350 ph (815) 433-5100 -- fax (815) 433-5104 6-11. Logic test the logic function lets you easily check digital circuits to determine the logic state of different parts of the circuit. Rather than display an absol...

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    Manual documentation number m3640d1598 27 b&b electronics -- po box 1040 -- ottawa, il 61350 ph (815) 433-5100 -- fax (815) 433-5104 6-12. Using the meter with a computer 6-12-1 interfacing the meter with a computer follow these steps to connect the meter to a computer: 1. Connect the supplied rs-23...

  • Page 32: Communication Parameters

    28 manual documentation number m3640d1598 b&b electronics -- po box 1040 -- ottawa, il 61350 ph (815) 433-5100 -- fax (815) 433-5104 copy a: \ graphic c: 5. To run the program, type metex . Follow the on-screen help for specific operating instructions. Notes: • if you do not have a hard disk, you ca...

  • Page 33: Data Format

    Manual documentation number m3640d1598 29 b&b electronics -- po box 1040 -- ottawa, il 61350 ph (815) 433-5100 -- fax (815) 433-5104 data format the data format consists of a frame of 14 bytes. The frames are set as follows: byte) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 a b c d e example 1) d c —1 . 9 9 9 v cr example 2)...

  • Page 34: 7. Care And Maintenance

    30 manual documentation number m3640d1598 b&b electronics -- po box 1040 -- ottawa, il 61350 ph (815) 433-5100 -- fax (815) 433-5104 7. Care and maintenance your digital multimeter is a precise electronic device. Do not tamper with circuit. To prevent electric shock hazard, turn off the meter and di...

  • Page 35: 7-2. General Maintenance

    Manual documentation number m3640d1598 31 b&b electronics -- po box 1040 -- ottawa, il 61350 ph (815) 433-5100 -- fax (815) 433-5104 7-2. General maintenance any adjustments, maintenance, or repair of the instrument, except battery and fuse replacement should be done only by qualified service person...

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    32 manual documentation number m3640d1598 b&b electronics -- po box 1040 -- ottawa, il 61350 ph (815) 433-5100 -- fax (815) 433-5104 8. Specifications 8-1. General characteristics • max display ........................ 1999 counts (3½ digit) with automatic polarity indication • max input current of ...

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    Manual documentation number m3640d1598 33 b&b electronics -- po box 1040 -- ottawa, il 61350 ph (815) 433-5100 -- fax (815) 433-5104 8-2 special characteristics model function range accuracy resolution 200 mv 2 v 20v 200v ±0.3% of rdg +1 dgt 100 uv 1 mv 10 mv 100 mv dc voltage 1000 v ±0.5% of rdg +1...

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    34 manual documentation number m3640d1598 b&b electronics -- po box 1040 -- ottawa, il 61350 ph (815) 433-5100 -- fax (815) 433-5104 model function range accuracy resolution 200 ua 2 ma 20 ma ±0.5% of rdg +1 dgt 0.1 ua 1 ua 10 ua 200 ma ±1.2% of rdg +1 dgt 100 ua dc current 20 a ±2.0% of rdg +5 dgt ...

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    Manual documentation number m3640d1598 35 b&b electronics -- po box 1040 -- ottawa, il 61350 ph (815) 433-5100 -- fax (815) 433-5104 model function range accuracy resolution 2 khz 20 khz 200 khz ±1.0% of rdg +1 dgt 1 hz 10 hz 100 hz 1 mhz ±1.0% of rdg +1 dgt 1 khz frequency * 2 mhz * 20 mhz ±1.0% of...

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    36 manual documentation number m3640d1598 b&b electronics -- po box 1040 -- ottawa, il 61350 ph (815) 433-5100 -- fax (815) 433-5104 8-2. Special characteristics model function range accuracy resolution 200 mv 2 v 20v 200v ±0.3% of rdg +1 dgt 100 uv 1 mv 10 mv 100 mv dc voltage 100 v ±0.5% of rdg +1...

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    Manual documentation number m3640d1598 37 b&b electronics -- po box 1040 -- ottawa, il 61350 ph (815) 433-5100 -- fax (815) 433-5104 model function range accuracy resolution 2 ma ±0.5% of rdg +1 dgt 0.1 ua 1 ua 10 ua 200 ma ±1.2% of rdg +1 dgt 100 ua dc current 20 a ±2.0% of rdg +5 dgts 100 ma 2 ma ...

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    38 manual documentation number m3640d1598 b&b electronics -- po box 1040 -- ottawa, il 61350 ph (815) 433-5100 -- fax (815) 433-5104 model function range accuracy resolution 2 khz 20 khz 200 khz ±1.0% of rdg +1 dgt 1 hz 10 hz 100 hz 1 mhz ±1.0% of rdg +1 dgt 1 khz frequency * 2 mhz * 20 mhz ±1.0% of...

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    Manual documentation number m3640d1598 39 b&b electronics -- po box 1040 -- ottawa, il 61350 ph (815) 433-5100 -- fax (815) 433-5104 warranty warrants this instrument to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of one year. Any instrument found defective within this period from ...