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Publication number QGA03109-1110

Feb. 2014

DM3058/DM3058E Digital Multimeter

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Copyright

 © 2008 RIGOL Technologies, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

 RIGOL products are protected by patent laws in and outside of
the P.R. China.
 Information in this publication replaces all previous
corresponding material.
 RIGOL reserves the right to modify or change part of or all the
specifications and pricing policies at company’s sole decision.

NOTE:
RIGOL is registered trademark of RIGOL Technologies, Inc.

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Safety Notice
Review the following safety precautions carefully before operating
the instrument to avoid any personal injuries or damages to the
instrument and any products connected to it.
The instrument should be serviced by qualified personnel
only.
Avoid Fire or Personal Injury.
Use Proper Power Cord. Use the power cord designed for the
instrument as authorized in your country only.
Ground the Instrument. The instrument is grounded through the
grounding conductor of the power cord. To avoid electric shock the
instrument grounding conductor(s) must be grounded properly
before making connections to the input or output terminals of the
instrument.
Observe all Terminal Ratings. To avoid fire or shock hazard,
observe all ratings and marks on the instrument. Follow the user’s
guide for further ratings information before making connections to
the instrument.
Do not Operate Without Covers. Do not operate the instrument
with covers or panels removed.
Use Proper Fuse. Use the fuse of the type, voltage and current
ratings as specified for the instrument.
Avoid Circuit or Wire Exposure. Do not touch exposed
connections and components when power is on.
Do not Operate With Suspected Failures. If suspected damage
occurs with the instrument, have it inspected by qualified service
personnel before further operations.
Do not Operate in Wet/Damp Conditions.
Do not Operate in an Explosive atmosphere.
Keep Product Surfaces Clean and Dry.
The disturbance test of all the models meet the limit values
of A in the standard of EN 61326: 1997+A1+A2+A3, but
can’t meet the limit values of B.
Input Terminal Protection Limitation
Protection limitation is defined for the input terminal:
1． Main input (HI and LO) terminal
HI and LO terminals are used for Voltage, Resistance,
Capacitance, Continuity, Frequency and Diodes measurement.
Two protection limitations are defined:
1) HI-LO protection limitation: 1000VDC or 750VAC. It is the
maximum measurable voltage. The limitation can be
expressed as 1000Vpk.

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“float” 500Vpk relative to the ground.
The maximum protection limitation of HI terminal relative to
the ground is 1000Vpk. Therefore, the sum of the “float”
voltage and the measured voltage cannot exceed 1000Vpk.
2． Sampling (HI Sense and LO Sense) terminal
HI Sense and LO Sense are used for 4-Wire Resistance
Measurement. Two protection limitations are defined:
1) HI Sense-LO Sense protection limitation: 200Vpk.
2) LO Sense-LO protection limitation: 2Vpk.
3． Current input (I) terminal
I and LO terminal are used for current measurement. The
maximum current which go through the I terminal is limited to
10A by the fuse on the rear panel.
NOTE: Voltage on the current input terminal corresponds to voltage
on LO terminal. To obtain favorable protection, specified fuse
should be used.
IEC Measurement Category II Overvoltage Protection
To protect against the danger of electric shock, DM3058/DM3058E
provides overvoltage protection for line-voltage mains connections
meeting both of the following conditions:
1． The HI and LO input terminals are connected to the mains
under Measurement Category II conditions, defined below.
2． The mains are limited to a maximum line voltage of 600VAC.
WARNING: IEC Measurement Category II includes electrical
devices connected to mains at an outlet on a branch circuit. Such
devices include most small appliances, test equipment, and other
devices that plug into a branch outlet or socket.
DM3058/DM3058E may be used to make measurements with the HI
and LO inputs connected to mains in such devices (up to 600VAC),
or to the branch outlet itself. However, DM3058/DM3058E may not
be used with its HI and LO inputs connected to mains in
permanently installed electrical devices such as the main
circuit-breaker panel, sub-panel disconnected boxes, or
permanently wired motors. Such devices and circuits are subject to
overvoltage that may exceed the protection limits of
DM3058/DM3058E.
NOTE：Voltages above 600VAC may be measured only in circuits
that are isolated from mains. However, transient overvoltage is also
present on circuits that are isolated from mains. DM3058/DM3058E
is designed to safely withstand occasional transient overvoltage up
to 4000Vpk. Do not use this equipment to measure circuits where
transient overvoltage could exceed this level.

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Safety Terms and Symbols

Terms in This Guide. These terms may appear in this manual:

WARNING: Warning statements indicate the conditions

! or practices that could result in injury or loss of life.

CAUTION: Caution statements indicate the conditions or

! practices that could result in damage to this product or
other property.

CAT I (1000V) IEC Measurement Category II. The

! highest measureable voltage is 1000Vpk in the HI-LO
terminal.

CAT II (600V): IEC Measurement Category II. Inputs

! may be connected to mains (up to 600VAC) under
Category II overvoltage conditions.

Terms on the Product. These terms may appear on the product:

DANGER indicates an injury or hazard that may immediately
happen.
WARNING indicates an injury or hazard that may not immediately
happen.
CAUTION indicates that a potential damage to the instrument or
other property might occur.
Symbols on the Product. These symbols may appear on the
product:

!
Hazardous Safety Protective Chassis Test
Voltage Warning Earth Ground Ground
Terminal

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Contents

Contents ................................................................................ V
Necessary Inspection ............................................................... 1
Handle Adjustment .................................................................. 4
To Connect Power Cord ............................................................ 5
To Connect Test Lead .............................................................. 7
To Connect USB, RS232, LAN and GPIB Ports ............................13
Troubleshooting .....................................................................14
Contact Us.............................................................................15

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Necessary Inspection

1． Inspect the shipping container for damage.

Keep the damaged shipping container or cushioning material

until the contents of the shipment have been checked for
completeness and the instrument has been checked
mechanically and electrically.

2． Inspect the instrument.

In case there is any mechanical damage or defect, notify the

RIGOL Sales Representative. If the shipping container is
damaged, or the cushioning materials show signs of stress,
notify the carrier as well as the RIGOL sales office. Keep the
shipping materials for the carrier’s inspection.

3． Check the accessories.

Accessories supplied with the instrument are listed in the

following pages.

If the contents are incomplete or damaged, notify the RIGOL

Sales Representative.

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I. Front Panel of the Instrument

Front Panel

II. Standard Accessory

A Power Cord A USB Cable

Two Test Leads Two Alligator Clips

(Use with the test lead)

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A CD-ROM* Backup Fuse A Quick Guide

NOTE*:
The CD-ROM includes《User’s Guide》and Application Software.

III. Optional Accessories

RS232 Cable Kelvin Test Clips

NOTE:
All the accessories (standard and optional) are available by
contacting your local RIGOL office.

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Handle Adjustment

To adjust the handle position of DM3058/DM3058E Multimeter,

please grip the handle by the sides and pull it outward. Then, rotate
the handle to the desired position as shown in the following figure.

To Adjust the Handle

Viewing Positions Carrying Position

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To Connect Power Cord

Before you connect the instrument to a power source, please select

the voltage selector according to the power supply. Then, connect
the power cord as shown in the following figure.

To Connect Power Cord

Turn on the power switch on the rear panel, then press the power
key on the front panel to start up the Multimeter.

If unable to start up the Multimeter, take the following steps:

1． Check the power cord connection;
2． Check if the power switch on the rear panel has been turned
on;
3． After the inspections, if the power key is not lit, please take out
the fuse and check, refer to the fuse specification shown in the
User’ Guide to change the fuse if needed.
4． After the above inspections, the power key is still not lit, please
contact RIGOL for help.

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Power Selection
The Multimeter operates on multiple power distribution standards
and must be set up to operate on the line voltage that will power it.
If the selected line voltage does not match the power that the
Multimeter will be plugged into, the Multimeter’s linevoltage setting
must be changed. The power selector is under the power switch on
the rear panel.

To change the fuse

The fuse located in the rear panel of the Multimeter, it is a kind of
fast-melt, no-burst, F300mA, 5×20mm one.

To Change the Fuse

Operation steps:
1． Disconnect the power. Use the Straight Screwdriver to press
down the block (as the dashed line point out), and then pull out
the seat of the fuse.
2． Choose the correct voltage shelves location in the voltage
selected switches.
3． Enclose the seat of the fuse to the slot after placed the fuse.

! WARNING: To avoid electric shock or fire, do not use

makeshift fuses or short-circuit the fuse holder.

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To Connect Test Lead

1． DC Voltage Measurement
Connect test leads as shown in the following figure; red test
lead to the HI Terminal, black test lead to the LO Terminal.

DC Voltage

2． AC Voltage Measurement
Connect test leads as shown in the following figure; red test
lead to the HI Terminal, black test lead to the LO Terminal.

AC Voltage

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3． DC Current Measurement
Connect test leads as shown in the following figure; red test
lead to the HI Terminal, black test lead to the LO Terminal.

DC Current

4． AC Current Measurement
Connect test leads as shown in the following figure; red test
lead to the HI Terminal, black test lead to the LO Terminal.

AC Current

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5． 2-Wire Resistance Measurement
Connect test leads as shown in the following figure; red test
lead to the HI Terminal, black test lead to the LO Terminal.

Resistance

6． 4-Wire Resistance Measurement

Connect test leads as shown in the following figure; red test
lead to the HI Terminal, black test lead to the LO Terminal.

4-Wire Sense HI

Resistance

4-Wire Sense LO

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7． Capacitance Measurement
Connect test leads with the Capacitance as shown in the
following figure; red test lead to the positive pole, black test
lead to the negative pole.

Capacitance

8． Continuity Testing
Connect test leads as shown in the following figure; red test
lead to the HI Terminal, black test lead to the LO Terminal.

Open or Closed Circuit

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9． Diode Testing
Connect test leads as shown in the following figure; red test
lead to the HI Terminal, black test lead to the LO Terminal.

Forward Bias

10． Frequency/Period Measurement

Connect test leads as shown in the following figure; red test
lead to the HI Terminal, black test lead to the LO Terminal.

AC Signal

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11． Sensor Measurement

Sensor

Voltage, Resistance, thermocouple and Frequency Sensor

Sensor

Current Sensor

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To Connect USB, RS232, LAN and GPIB Ports

DM3058/DM3058E has plenty of I/O ports. To use any of the ports,

follow the next instruction.

Connect USB Host Connect USB Device

Connect RS232 Port Connect LAN Port* Connect GPIB Port*

Note*: LAN and GPIB interfaces are only supported by DM3058.

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Troubleshooting

1． When pressing the power switch, the Multimeter has

blank screen with nothing displaying:
(1) Check if the power is correctly connected.
(2) Check if the main power switch on the rear panel has been
turned on.
(3) Check if the safety fuse has been blown, replace it if necessary.
(4) Restart the instrument.
(5) If it still can’t work properly, please contact RIGOL for help.

2． When connecting a current signal, the reading has not

change:
(1) Check if the test lead is correctly connected to current jack or
the LO jack.
(2) Check if the safety fuse in the current location on the rear panel
has blown.
(3) Check if the measure location has switched to the DCI or ACI
place correctly.
(4) Check whether the input is ACI but the shelves location is DCI.

3． When connecting a DC power signal, the reading

display is abnormality:
(1) Check if the test lead is correctly connected with the current
jack or the LO jack.
(2) Check if the safety fuse in the current location on the back
panel has been blown.
(3) Check the measure location has switched to the DCI or DCV
place correctly.
(4) Check whether the input is DCI but the shelves location is ACI.

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Contact Us

If you have any problem or requirement when using our products or

this manual, please contact RIGOL Technologies, Inc.
E-mail: service@rigol.com
Website: www.rigol.com

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