AEMC 5231 Manuel utilisateur
DIGITAL MULTIMETER
with Non-Contact Detection
5231
ENGLISH User Manual
Statement of Compliance
Chauvin Arnoux®, Inc. d.b.a. AEMC®Instruments
certifies that this instrument has been calibrated
using standards and instruments traceable to
international standards.
We guarantee that at the time of shipping your
instrument has met its published specifications.
An NIST traceable certificate may be
requested at the time of purchase, or obtained
by returning the instrument to our repair and
calibration facility, for a nominal charge.
The recommended calibration interval for this
instrument is 12 months and begins on the date of
receipt by the customer. For recalibration, please
use our calibration services. Refer to our repair
and calibration section at www.aemc.com.
Serial #: ________________________________
Catalog #: 2125.64
Model #: 5231
Please fill in the appropriate date as indicated:
Date Received: _________________________________
Date Calibration Due: _______________________
Chauvin Arnoux®, Inc.
d.b.a AEMC®Instruments
www.aemc.com
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Table of Contents
1. INTRODUCTION............................................................................... 3
1.1 International Electrical Symbols................................................4
1.2 DenitionofMeasurementCategories .....................................4
1.3 Receiving Your Shipment..........................................................5
1.4 OrderingInformation.................................................................5
1.4.1 Accessories and Replacement Parts............................5
2. PRODUCT FEATURES ...................................................................... 6
2.1 Description................................................................................6
2.2 Control Features .......................................................................7
2.3 Display Features.......................................................................8
2.4 Button Functions.......................................................................8
2.5 Rotary Functions.......................................................................9
3. OPERATION .................................................................................. 10
3.1 Turning the Multimeter ON......................................................10
3.2 Turning the Multimeter OFF....................................................10
3.3 Activating/Deactivating Auto-OFF...........................................10
3.4 Auto and Manual Range Selection .........................................10
3.5 Non-Contact Voltage (NCV)....................................................11
3.6 Voltage Measurement.............................................................11
3.7 Resistance Measurement .......................................................12
3.8 Continuity Test ........................................................................13
3.9 Diode Test...............................................................................14
3.10 Current Measurement Using a Clamp-on Probe ....................15
4. MAINTENANCE ............................................................................. 16
4.1 Warning...................................................................................16
4.2 Battery Replacement ..............................................................16
4.3 Cleaning..................................................................................16
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5. SPECIFICATIONS........................................................................... 17
Repair and Calibration...........................................................................19
Technical and Sales Assistance ............................................................19
Limited Warranty ...................................................................................20
Warranty Repairs...................................................................................20
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CHAPTER 1
INTRODUCTION
Warning
This device complies with safety standard IEC-61010-1 (Ed
2–2001)forvoltagesupto1000VCATIIIor600VCATIV,atan
altitudebelow 2000m,indoors,with apollutionlevel ofnotmore
than 2.
Failure to observe the safety instructions may cause an electric
shock,re,explosion,ordestructionoftheinstrumentandofthe
installations.
• Donotusetheinstrumentinanexplosiveatmosphereorin
thepresenceofammablegasesorfumes.
• Donotusetheinstrumentonnetworksofwhichthevoltage
orcategoryexceedsthosementioned.
• Donotexceedtheratedmaximumvoltagesandcurrents
between terminals or with respect to earth/ground.
• Donotusetheinstrumentifitappearstobedamaged,
incomplete,ornotproperlyclosed.
• Beforeeachuse,checktheconditionoftheinsulationonthe
leads,housing,andaccessories.Anyelementofwhichthe
insulationisdeteriorated(evenpartially)mustbesetasidefor
repair or scrapped.
• Useleadsandaccessoriesratedforvoltagesandcategories
atleastequaltothoseoftheinstrument.
• Observetheenvironmentalconditionsofuse.
• Donotmodifytheinstrumentanddonotreplacecomponents
with “equivalents”. Repairs and adjustments must be done by
approvedqualiedpersonnel.
• Replace the battery as soon as the symbol appears
onthedisplayunit.Disconnectallleadsbeforeopeningthe
battery compartment cover.
• Use personal protective equipment when conditions require.
• Keepyourhandsawayfromunusedterminalsoftheinstrument.
• Whenhandlingprobesorcontacttips,keepyourngers
behind the guards.
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1.1 International Electrical Symbols
Signifies that the instrument is protected by double or reinforced insulation.
This symbol on the instrument indicates a WARNING that the operator must
refer to the user manual for instructions before operating the instrument. In
this manual, the symbol preceding instructions indicates that if the instructions
are not followed, bodily injury, installation/sample and/or product damage may
result.
Compliance with the Low Voltage & Electromagnetic Compatibility European
directives (73/23/CEE & 89/336/CEE)
AC – Alternating current
AC or DC – Alternating or direct current
Risk of electric shock. The voltage at the parts marked with this symbol may be
dangerous.
Important instructions to read and understand completely.
Important information to acknowledge.
Ground/Earth symbol
In conformity with WEEE 2002/96/EC
1.2 Definition of Measurement Categories
CAT I: For measurements on circuits not directly connected to the AC
supplywalloutletsuchasprotectedsecondaries,signallevel,and
limited energy circuits.
CAT II: For measurements performed on circuits directly connected to
the electrical distribution system. Examples are measurements on
household appliances or portable tools.
CAT III:
Formeasurementsperformedinthebuildinginstallationatthedistri-
butionlevelsuchasonhardwiredequipmentinxedinstallationand
circuit breakers.
CAT IV: For measurements performed at the primary electrical supply
(<1000V)suchasonprimaryovercurrentprotectiondevices,ripple
controlunits,ormeters.
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1.3 Receiving Your Shipment
Uponreceivingyourshipment,makesurethatthecontentsareconsistent
withthepackinglist.Notifyyourdistributorofanymissingitems.Iftheequip-
mentappearstobedamaged,leaclaimimmediatelywiththecarrierand
notifyyourdistributoratonce,givingadetaileddescriptionofanydamage.
Save the damaged packing container to substantiate your claim
.
1.4 Ordering Information
Multimeter Model 5231......................................................Cat. #2125.64
Includes set of two 5 ft color-coded leads (red/black) with needle tip {CAT IV 1000V
15A), soft carrying case and a user manual.
1.4.1 Accessories and Replacement Parts
Case - Replacement Carrying Pouch ................................. Cat. #2125.87
Lead-ReplacementSetof2,5ftColor-Coded(Red/Black)
with needle tip {CAT IV 1000V 15A) ..................................Cat. #2152.21
Order Accessories and Replacement Parts Directly Online
Check our Storefront at www.aemc.com for availability
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CHAPTER 2
PRODUCT FEATURES
2.1 Description
TheModel5231isaTRMSdigitalmultimeter,speciallydesignedtocom-
binethevariousfunctionsand measurements ofthe following electrical
quantities:
• Non-contactdetectionofpresenceofnetworkvoltage
(NCVfunction)
• AC voltmeter with low input impedance (voltage measurements
forelectricityandelectricalengineering)
• AC/DC voltmeter with high input impedance
(voltagemeasurementsforelectronics)
• Ohmmeter
• Continuity test with buzzer
• Diode test
• Ammeter (measurement using current clamp-on probe)
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2.2 Control Features
AUTO
mVA
MkΩ
AC DC
HOLD
0600
100 500
200 400300
P
2
1
3
4
5
Figure 2-1
1. NCV detection sensor (see § 3.5)
2. Analog and digital display (see § 2.3)
3. Function buttons (see § 2.4)
4. Rotary switch (see § 2.5)
5. Positive (Red) input and COM (Black) input
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2.3 Display Features
Icon Function
AC Alternating Current
DC Direct Current
AUTO
The Automatic Range symbol indicates that the
instrument will automatically adjust to the correct
measurement range when taking the measurement
HOLD Freezes the display of the measurement
mPrefix “mili”
VVoltage
AAmpere
MPrefix “Mega”
kPrefix “kilo”
WOhm
The Overload symbol is displayed when the signal measured exceeds
the range of the device
Low Battery
Continuity Beeper Enabled
Diode Test
P
Auto Power OFF function activated
2.4 Button Functions
Button Function
• Measurement type selection
NOTE: The DC mode is activated by default
• Activates/Deactivates the Auto-OFF function at start-up
(see § 3.3)
• Allows manual selection of a measurement range
(short press)
• Returns to Auto-Range mode (long press > 2s)
NOTE: Continuity and Diode modes are not Auto-ranging
• Freezes/Unfreezes the display of the measured value
(short press)
• Activates/Deactivates the display backlight
(long press > 2s)
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