Summary of 1101-A
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Triplett model 1101-a 1.
Page 2: Compact, Digital Multimeter
Compact, digital multimeter with backlit display & temperature test 2 1. Introduction 2. Safety rules and warnings 3. International symbols 4. Product features 5. Specifications 6. Front panel 7. Measurement procedures 8. Backlight and hold 9. Maintenance 10. Warranty information the triplett model ...
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Warning!!! This meter is not to be used to measure high energy circuits (power circuitry fused at greater than 4kw, such as distribution circuits, power entrance circuits, etc.) or circuits classified by ce as category iii (cat iii). 2.1 read all instructions in this manual before using this meter. ...
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2.13 insert the test leads in the jacks specified in the instructions for performing particular tests. Inserting the test leads in incorrect jacks can damage the meter and/or injure the user. 2.14 do not exceed the maximum voltage or current limitations of the meter (see product specifications). Doi...
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5 conditions. Allow the meter to warm to room temperature before using. 2.28 do not modify the meter. Changing the design may make the meter unsafe and may result in injury to the user. 2.29 use caution when attempting to evaluate if a dangerous voltage is present. The meter will not read ac voltage...
Page 6: International Symbols
2.40 do not use the meter if it does not appear to work correctly on all ranges and in all modes. 2.41 do not use the meter if it has undergone long-term storage under unfavorable conditions. 2.42 do not use the meter if it may have been damaged in transport. 2.43 always connect one of the meter’s a...
Page 7: Warning!!!
The following international symbols are used throughout this manual and on the case of the meter to identify, caution, or warn the user of important product limitations or important operational procedures that must be followed to ensure safe usage of the product. Warning!!! Read instruction manual f...
Page 8: Product Features
4: product features 4.1 20 measurement ranges 4.2 0.5" (12mm) high lcd display 4.3 3 1/2 digit resolution (2000 counts) 4.4 backlit lcd display 4.5 protective shock absorbing "boot" 4.6 diode test 4.7 continuity beeper 4.8 transistor gain test 4.9 temperature measurement 4.10 fused µa / ma ranges 4....
Page 9: Specifications
9 5.1 display: .............................. 0.5" (12mm) high lcd 5.2 display resolution: ........... 2000 counts, 0000 to 1999 5.3 overrange indication: ........ First digit displays "1", remaining digits are blank 5.4 measurement rate: ............ 2 to 3 measurements per second 5.5 low power ann...
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Note: a) the following accuracy specifications are valid at 23 degrees c, +/- 5 degrees c, relative humidity less than 75% b) the specifications are in the form " +/- (x % of reading + dgt)" where dgt is "least significant digit ". Dc voltage range resolution accuracy 200mv 0.1mv 2000mv 1mv 20v 10mv...
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Resistance range resolution accuracy 200 Ω 0.1 Ω ± (0.8% rdg + 5 digits) 2000 Ω 1 Ω 20k Ω 10 Ω 200k Ω 100 Ω ± (0.8% rdg + 2 digits) 20m Ω 10k Ω ± (1.0% rdg + 5 digits) open circuit voltage: less than 3v on all ranges overload protection: all ranges 500vrms (ac or dc current). Temperature range resol...
Page 12: Front Panel
6: front panel 1) backlit lcd display 2) backlight and hold button 3) rotary function / range selector switch 4) transistor test jack 5) com jack: common (black) jack for all measurements 6) 10a jack: input for currents from 200ma to 10a 7) v/ Ω /ma / f jack: input for voltage, ohms, µa, ma, and tem...
Page 13: Measurement Procedures
7.1 dc voltage measurement: 7: measurement procedures warning! If the magnitude of the voltage to be measured is unknown, always start by setting the meter to the highest range, and then to lower ranges, until a satisfactory reading is obtained. Do not rotate the range switch with the input applied ...
Page 14: Warning!
Probes, and rotate the range switch to the next lower position. Reconnect the test probes, reapply power, and read the voltage on the lcd display. If the range switch is already on the lowest position (i.E. 200mv dc), no greater measurement resolution can be obtained. 7.2 ac voltage measurement: war...
Page 15: Warning!
7.2.5 if the displayed value is less than "200" (decimal point not shown), a more accurate reading may be obtained by setting the range switch to a lower range. Remove power from the circuit, disconnect the test probes, and rotate the range switch to the next lower position. Reconnect the test probe...
Page 16: Warning!
Measure 10a, the current being tested exceeds the measurement capability of the meter and cannot be measured. 7.3.5 if the displayed value is less than "200" (decimal point not shown), a more accurate reading may be obtained by setting the range switch to a lower range. Remove power from the circuit...
Page 17: Warning!
7.5 continuity beeper: warning! Do not apply voltage or current to the meter when it is set to the diode test / continuity beeper mode . 7.5.1 connect the black test lead to the com jack and the red test lead to the v/ Ω /ma / f jack. 7.5.2 set the range switch to the range. 7.5.3 connect the test p...
Page 18: Warning!
Are connected in either direction to the diode, the diode is probably shorted. Note: the reading displayed on the lcd is not an accurate indication of the voltage drop of the device or circuit being measured. 7.7 temperature test: warning! Do not apply voltage or current to the meter when it is set ...
Page 19: Backlight and Hold
8: backlight and hold 8.1 backlight: the 1101-a incorporates a light green led backlight into the lcd assembly. Since the backlight uses more power than anything else in the meter, an anti-tease function on the button prevents accidental turn-on, and a 20 second time-out prevents extended battery dr...
Page 20: Maintenance
9: maintenance 9.1 battery and fuse replacement: 9.1.1 on the back of the case, remove the rubber bumpers that cover the case screws. Remove the screws. 9.1.2 gently open case, starting at the bottom where the screws were removed. 9.1.3 when the back of the case is removed, remove the depleted batte...
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21 note: when replacing the fuse, use the exact type specified. Do not substitute a 250v fuse for the 500v fuse. 9.2 cleaning: to clean the outside of the meter, use a cloth dampened with a mild detergent solution. Do not use any abrasive cleansers, or chemical solvents that may damage the case of t...
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10: triplett three year limited warranty the triplett corporation warrants instruments and test equipment manufactured by it to be free from defective material or workmanship and agrees to repair or replace such products which, under normal use and service, disclose the defect to be the fault of our...
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23 some states (usa only) do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. No representative of triplett corporation or any other person is authorized to extend the liability of triplett corporation in connect...
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