Vichy VC97 Specifications
Vichy VC97 Specifications
The function includes DC , !C , DC!, !C!, resistance ,capacitance, fre"uency, temperature duty cycle measurement, triode, diode and continuity test. !lso #ith the function of unit signal displaying ,relati$e $alue measuring ,auto range/ manual range s#itch ,auto po#er off and #arning function etc. SAFETY NOTES The meter meets #ith %&C'('(standard. )ead the notes before operating. *efore measuring, chec+ the test leads carefully. Do not input a $alue o$er allo#able limited #hen measuring to a$oid electric shoc+ meter damage. *e careful #hen measuring $oltage o$er DC ,( , !C 4( . To select correct function. The test leads should be ta+en a#ay from the testing point #hen changing function. -e$er ta+e measurement #hen the test leads are in current terminal. Do not try to modify the circuit. .afety symbols / / dangerous $oltage / / 0-D / / dual insulation / / refer to the operation manual / / lo# battery SPECIFICATION 1. General '-',Display1 3 3/4digit LCD #ith a ma2 readings of 3333, !utomatic negati$e polarity indication.,
'-2.4easuring method1 Dual-slop integrating !/D con$erter system. '-3..ampling rate1 !ppro2. 3times/second. '-4 5$er range indication1 / 5L6 display. '-7.Lo# battery1 The / 4(9, humidity:;(<)=. '->..torage en$ironment1 Temperature 8-'( to 7(9, humidity:;(<)=. '-;.?o#er1 2pcs '.7 !!! >@ battery. '-3.Dimension1 ';78L9A338B9A378=9mm. '-'(Beight1 !ppro2. 23(g8including battery9. '-''.!ccessories1 manual, gift bo2 ,holster ,T?(' temperature probe, test leads and 2pcs '.7 battery. 2. Technical 2.' !ccuracy1 C8a< D reading E digits9 at 23C7,:>7<)=. 2.2 DCV )ange 4((m 4 4( 4(( '((( '(4G. 5$erload protection1 '((( DC or >(( !C pea+ $alue 2.3 ACV )ange 4((m 4 4( 4(( !ccuracy C8'.7<E,d9 C8(.;<E,d9 )esolution (.'m 'm '( m '(( m C8'.(<E4d9 !ccuracy C8(.7<E4d9 )esolution (.'m 'm '( m '(( m ' 6is display. '-,.5perating en$ironment 1 Temperature 8( to
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the t#o tested points is less than 87(C'(9G, buJJer sounds. 5$erload protection1 27( DC/!C pea+ $alue B!)-%-01 do not input any $oltage at this range. 2.11 TEMP. )ange -4('((( !ccuracy 4(( C8(.;< E49 N4((C8'.7<E'79 Thermocouple1 O type B!)-%-01 do not input any $oltage at this range. OPERATION '1. (anel )e*cri(+i,n '. LCD displaying 2. Hunction +eys1 2-'.).T +ey1 #hen the meter under sleep or loc+ states, press this +ey, the meter #ill be acti$ed. 2-2.=J/DMTP +ey1#hen measuring the !C $oltage or !C current, it can s#itch cycle/$oltage8currect9,#hen fre"uency, it can s#itch fre"uency/duty measuring the fre"uency/duty )esolution '
4a2. input current1 2(!8less than '7sec.9 5$erload protection1 (.7!/27( fuse. Hre"uency response1 4(I'((=J under '(! range, 4(4((=J at other range. 2." RESISTANCE )ange 4((G 4+G 4(+G 4((+G 44G 4(4G C8'.2<E79 !ccuracy C8(.;<E79 C8(.;<E29 )esolution (.'G 'G '(G '((G '+G '(+G fuse, '3!/27(
5pen circuit $oltage1 4((m . 5$erload protection1 27( DC/!C pea+ $alue NOTE# 2.$ CAPACITANCE )ange 4nH 4(nH 4((nH 4KH 4(KH !ccuracy C8(.7<E2(9 C83.7<E;9 )esolution 'pH '(pH '((pH 'nH '(nH
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cycle8'-33<9. 2-3.)&L +ey1 press this +ey, clear the reading to Qero, enter relati$e $alue measuring. 2-41=5LD +ey1 press the +ey, the present measuring $alue is held on LCD and display/=5LD6R press it again #ill e2it the function and /=5LD6 disappear. 2-7.)ange +ey1 select auto range or manual range. 2-,.DC/!C +ey,select DC/!C mode. 3.Onobechange measuring function and range. 4.Temperature Sac+. 7. oltage,Current,)esistance,Hre"uency,0-D Sac+ ,.*attery Case. .ee the photo '2. DCV -ea*.re-en+ ' %nsert the blac+ lead to /C546 soc+et and the red one to / G=J6 soc+etR 2 .et the function s#itch to / 6 range, press DC/!C +ey to select DC measuring mode. 3.the default states is auto range, display6!MT56 symbol,press /range6 +ey to select manual range , you can choose 4((m 4 4( 4(( '((( range. 4.connect the test leads to the test point ,$oltage and polarity of the point #hich connect #ith red test leads #ill be display on LCD. NOTE# '. 2. %f /5L6 displays, it means o$er-range, should set the range +nob to a higher range. The tested $oltage can not be o$er '((( must be a#ay from the testing point. 3. *e careful #hen measuring high $oltage. DCR #hen changing function and range, the leads
'3. ACV -ea*.re-en+ '. %nsert the blac+ lead to /C546 soc+et and the red one to / G=J6 soc+et. 2. .et the function s#itch to / 6 range, press DC/!C +ey to select !C measuring mode 3.the default states is auto range, display6!MT56 symbol,press /range6 +ey to select manual range , you can choose 4((m 4 4( 4(( >7( range. 4.connect the test leads to the test point ,$oltage and polarity of the point #hich connect #ith red test leads #ill be display on LCD. NOTE# '. the 4((m this range. 2.%f /5L6 displays, it means o$er-range, should set the range +nob to a higher range. 3.The tested $oltage can not be o$er >7( from the testing point. 4.*e careful #hen measuring high $oltage. ' . DCA -ea*.re-en+ ' %nsert the blac+ lead to /C546 soc+et and the red one to /m!6 or /2(!6 soc+et. 2 .et the function s#itch to /!6 range, press DC/!C +ey to select DC #or+ing mode,connect the test leads across to the circuit under tested, the current $alue and polarity of the point #hich red lead connect #ill display on LCD. NOTE# '.%f the measured current is unsure beforehand, should set the range +nob to a higher range, then, s#itch to a proper range according to the displayed $alue. !CR #hen changing function and range, the leads must be a#ay range only has the manual range,if you range,press /)!-0&6 +ey to select need to use 4((m
2.%f /5L6 displays, it means o$er-range, should set the range +nob to a higher range. 3.Bhen tested current N'(! under 2(! range ,buJJer #ill be sound. 4.4a2. input current is 4((m! or 2(! subSect to #here red lead insert e2cessi$e current #ill blo# the fuse. *e careful #hen measuring 2(! due to un-fused. Continuously measuring large current may heat the circuit, affect the accuracy, e$en damage the meter. '!. ACA -ea*.re-en+ ' %nsert the blac+ lead to /C546 soc+et and the red one to /m!6 or /2(!6 soc+et. 2..et the function s#itch to /!6 range, press DC/!C +ey to select !C #or+ing mode ,connect the test leads across to the circuit under tested, the current $alue and polarity of the point #hich red lead connect #ill display on LCD. '.%f the measured current is unsure beforehand, should set the range +nob to a higher range, then, s#itch to a proper range according to the displayed $alue. 2.%f /5L6 displays, it means o$er-range, should set the range +nob to a higher range. 3.Bhen tested current N'(! under 2(! range ,buJJer #ill be sound. 4.4a2. input current is 4((m! or 2(! subSect to #here red lead insert e2cessi$e current
#ill blo# the fuse. *e careful #hen measuring 2(! due to un-fused. Continuously measuring large current may heat the circuit, affect the accuracy, e$en damage the meter. '". Re*i*+ance -ea*.re-en+ '. %nsert the blac+ lead to /C546 soc+et and the red one to / G=J6 soc+et. 2. .et the function s#itch to /G6 range, if the resistance under measured f un+no#n, should set to a higher range. 3.press /)ange 6 +ey to select auto range or manual range mode. 4.if measuring the small resistance, should shortcircuit at first, press /)&L6 +ey,and then measuring the un+no#n resistane, it actual resistance #ill be display on the LCD, NOTE# '. %f the measured resistance is unsure beforehand, should set the range +nob to a higher range, then, s#itch to a proper range according to the displayed $alue. 2. %f /5L6 displays, it means o$er-range, the range +nob should be set to a higher range.Bhen the resistance is o$er '4G, the reading should ta+e a fe# seconds to be stable. %t is normal at high resistance measurement. 3.Bhen input terminal is open circuit, /5L6 displays.
4.Bhen measuring in-line resistance, be sure the po#er has been turned off and all capacitors are fully released. 7.Do not input $oltage at this range. '$. Ca(aci+ance -ea*.re-en+ ' .et the function s#itch to / 6 range 2. %nsert the blac+ lead to /C546 soc+et and the red one to / G=J6 soc+et. 3.if the LCD isnTt display Jero ,press /)&L6 +ey to clear Jero. 4. %nsert the capacitor to /C26 soc+et according to the polarity, the $alue #ill display on LCD. NOTE# '. 2. 3. 4. 7. ,. DonTt input $oltage and current signal in the / G=J6 Sac+ #hen measuring the capacitor. *e sure to press /)&L6 to clear Jero before measuring. Capacitance range only ha$e auto range #or+ing mode. )elease the capacitors completely to a$oid damaging the meter 2((uH range input reading steady large than '7 .ec,. Mnit1 'uHU'(((nH 'nHU'(((pH 4. 7.
signals in noisy place. *e careful #hen measuring high $oltage. Do not input $oltage o$er 27( DC/!C pea+ $alue. 4-3. hFE -ea*.re-en+ '. .et the function s#itch to hH& range. 2 .Define the transistor is -?- or ?-? type, insert the emitter, base and collector separately to the correct hole, the appro2. $alue #ill be displayed on LCD. '1&. Di,)e an) c,n+in.i+1 Te*+ '. %nsert the blac+ leads to /C546 soc+et and the red one to / G=J6 soc+et8 the polarity of the red one is /E69. 2. .et the HM-CT%5- s#itch to / 6 position. ?ress / DC/!C 6 +ey to select diode measuring. 3. Hor#ard measurement1 connect the red test leads to the /E6 polarity of the diode under tested and the blac+ one to /-/, the appro2. for#ard $oltage of this diode #ill be displayed on LCD. 4 *ac+#ard measurement1 connect the red test lead to the /-/ of the diode and the blac+ one to /E6, and LCD #ill displayed 5L. The completely measurement includes for#ard and bac+#ard measurement, if the result can not meet #ith the abo$e, it means the diode is #or+less. 7.Diode test include for#ard measurement and bac+#ard measurement, if the result is different #ith abo$e, the diode is bad. ,.press /DC/!C6 +ey to select continuity test. >.Continuity test1 the buJJer sounds #hen the resistance under measured is less than 8>(E'(9G. N,+e#
'/. Fre0.enc1 -ea*.re-en+ '. %nsert the blac+ leads to /C546 soc+et and the red one to / G=J6 soc+et. 2. .et the range s#itch to /=J6 range. 3 The range is auto-range. Connect the leads across to the signal under measured, the $alue #ill be displayed on LCD. NOTE# '. 2. 3. There is only auto-range at this range. Bhen input is o$er '( but maybe o$er-range. %tTs better to use shield cable #hen measuring small !c rms, reading is possible,
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Do not input $oltage at this range. Turn off the po#er and release all capacitors #hen testing in line.
4. *efore replacing battery or fuse, release the test leads from the test point and turn po#er off. 7.Oeep the multimember dry. Oeep the multi-meter a#ay from dust and dirt ,.Mse and store the multi-meter only in normal temperature en$ironments. Temperature e2tremes can shorten the life of electronic de$ices, damage batteries, and distort or melt plastic part. >.=andle the multiyear gently and carefully. Dropping it can damage the circuit boards and case and can cause the multi-meter to #or+ improperly although the holster can pro$ide enough protection. ;.Bipe the multi-meter #ith a damp cloth occasionally to +eep it loo+ing ne#. Do not use harsh chemicals, cleaning sol$ents, or strong detergents to clean the multi-meter. 3. Ta+e out off the battery if do not use for a long time. Bhen LCD displays / 3.' ref.pic.2 to ta+e out the holster. 3.2 the the )emo$e bottom bottom )emo$e the scre# on case and lift case. 3.3 the spent battery and replace it #ith a battery of the same 6, the battery should be replaced.
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'11. Te-(era+.re -ea*.re-en+ '. .et the function s#itch to /6 range. 2.%nsert the cold point of thermocouple too /Temp6 soc+et and the #or+ing point to the place #anted to ta+e temperature, the $alue #ill be displayed on LCD. NOTE# '. Bhen the input terminal is in open circuit, #ill display the / normal temp.6 2. Do not change the thermocouple, or, the accuracy can not be secured. 3. Do not input $oltage at this range. '12.DATA 2OLD ?ress / =5LD6 +ey once, the current data #ill be hold on LCD, press it again, data is canceled. '13 A.+, (,3er ,44 '.Bhen operating after '7 minutes, the meter #ill be auto po#er off and into sleep modeR ?ress /?5B&) !MT5 5HH6 +ey t#ice can turn the po#er on 2.press /DC/!C6 +ey before turn on, it can cancel auto po#er off function. MAINTENANCE Do not try to modify the inner circuit. -5T&1 '. Do not input a $oltage o$er '((( $alue. 2. Do not measure $oltage at current range, resistance range, diode and buJJer range. 3. Do not use the meter if the battery is not replaced #ell or the battery case is not fi2ed. DC/!C pea+
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