Wavecom 89 User Manual

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    2 introduction this meter measures ac/dc voltage, ac/dc current, resistance, capacitance, frequency (electrical & electronic), diode test, and continuity plus thermocouple temperature. It features a waterproof, rugged design for heavy duty use. Proper use and care of this meter will provide many yea...

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    3 safety instructions this meter has been designed for safe use, but must be operated with caution. The rules listed below must be carefully followed for safe operation. 1. Never apply voltage or current to the meter that exceeds the specified maximum: input protection limits function maximum input ...

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    4 11 1 v ac 6 ma 10a a 4 5 3 2 10a μ h z % max min 8 7 10 9 v dc temp Ω cap controls and jacks 1. 6,000 count lcd display 2. Range button 3. Hz and % button 4. Mode button 5. Function switch 6. Ma, µa and 10a input jacks 7. Com input jack 8. Positive input jack 9. Hold and backlight button 10. Relat...

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    5 operating instructions warning: risk of electrocution. High-voltage circuits, both ac and dc, are very dangerous and should be measured with great care. 1. Always turn the function switch to the off position when the meter is not in use. 2. If “ol” appears in the display during a measurement, the ...

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    6 dc current measurements caution: do not make 20a current measurements for longer than 30 seconds. Exceeding 30 seconds may cause damage to the meter and/or the test leads. 1. Insert the black test lead banana plug into the negative com jack. 2. For current measurements up to 6000µa dc, set the fun...

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    7 resistance measurements warning: to avoid electric shock, disconnect power to the unit under test and discharge all capacitors before taking any resistance measurements. Remove the batteries and unplug the line cords. 1. Set the function switch to the Ω cap 2. Insert the black test lead banana plu...

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    8 temperature measurements 1. Set the function switch to the temp position. 2. Insert the temperature probe into the input jacks, making sure to observe the correct polarity. 3. Press the mode button to indicate ºf or ºc 4. Touch the temperature probe head to the part whose temperature you wish to m...

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    9 autoranging/manual range selection when the meter is first turned on, it automatically goes into autoranging. This automatically selects the best range for the measurements being made and is generally the best mode for most measurements. For measurement situations requiring that a range be manuall...

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    10 maintenance warning: to avoid electric shock, disconnect the test leads from any source of voltage before removing the back cover or the battery or fuse covers. Warning: to avoid electric shock, do not operate your meter until the battery and fuse covers are in place and fastened securely. This m...

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    11 replacing the fuses warning: to avoid electric shock, disconnect the test leads from any source of voltage before removing the fuse cover. 1. Disconnect the test leads from the meter. 2. Remove the protective rubber holster. 3. Remove the battery cover (two “b” screws) and the battery. 4. Remove ...

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    12 specifications function range resolutio n accuracy dc voltage 600mv 0.1mv (0.09% reading + 2 digits) 6v 0.001v 60v 0.01v 600v 0.1v 1000v 1v (0.15% reading + 2 digits) ac voltage 50 to 60hz 40hz to 1khz 6v 0.001v (1.0% reading + 3 dgts) (2.0% reading + 3 dgts) 60v 0.01v 600v 0.1v 1000v 1v (1.2% re...

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    13 function range resolution accuracy resistance 600 0.1 (0.3% reading + 4 digits) 6k 0.001k 60k 0.01k 600k 0.1k 6m 0.001m 60m 0.01m (0.5% reading + 20 digits) capacitance 60nf 0.01nf (3.5% reading + 4 digits) 600nf 0.1nf (5% reading + 5 digits) frequency (electronic) 9.999hz 0.001hz (0.1% reading +...

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    14 enclosure double molded, waterproof shock (drop test) 6.5 feet(2 meters) diode test test current of 0.9ma maximum, open circuit voltage 2.8v dc typical continuity check audible signal will sound if the resistance is less than 100 (approx.), test current temperature sensor requires type k thermoco...

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    16 wavecom instruments pty ltd adelaide 257 grange road findon sa 5023 ph: (+61) 08 8243 3500 fax: (+61) 08 8243 3501 email: sales@wavecom.Com.Au web: www.Wavecom.Com.Au melbourne 772a station street box hill vic 3128 ph: (+61) 03 9897 4711 fax: (+61) 03 9897 4766 email: salesvic@wavecom.Com.Au web:...