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USER MANUAL 3320 PeakTech

This product complies with the requirements of the following European Community Directives: 2014/30/EU (Electromagnetic Compatibility) and 2014/35/EU (Low Voltage) as amended by 2014/32/EU (CE-Marking). Overvoltage category III 600V; pollution degree 2. CAT I: For signal level, telecommunication, electronic with small transient over voltage CAT II: For local level, appliances, main wall outlets, portable equipment CAT III: Supplied from a cable under earth; fixed installed switches, automatic cut-off or main plugs CAT IV: Units and installations, which are supplied overhead lines, which are stand in a risk of persuade of a lightning, i.e. main- switches on current input, overvoltage-diverter, current use counter. WARNING! Do not use this instrument for high-energy industrial installation measurement. To ensure safe operation of the equipment and eliminate the danger of serious injury due to short-circuits (arcing), the following safety precautions must be observed. Damages resulting from failure to observe these safety precautions are exempt from any legal claims whatever.

• Do not exceed the maximum permissible input ratings (danger of serious injury and/or destruction of the equipment).

• The meter is designed to withstand the stated max voltages. If it is not possible to exclude without that impulses, transients, disturbance or for other reasons, these voltages are exceeded a suitable presale (10:1) must be used.

• Do not operate the meter before the cabinet has been closed and screwed safely as terminal can carry voltage.

• Replace a defective fuse only with a fuse of the original rating. Never short-circuit fuse or fuse holding.-28-

• Disconnect test leads or probe from the measuring circuit before switching modes or functions.

• Do not conduct voltage measurements with the test leads connected to the A- and COM-terminal of the equipment.

• To avoid electric shock, disconnect power to the unit under test and discharge all capacitors before taking any resistance measurements.

• Do not conduct current measurements with the leads connected to the V/-terminals of the equipment.

• Check test leads and probes for faulty insulation or bare wires before connection to the equipment.

• To avoid electric shock, do not operate this product in wet or damp conditions. Conduct measuring works only in dry clothing and rubber shoes, i. e. on isolating mats.

• Never touch the tips of the test leads or probe.

• Comply with the warning labels and other info on the equipment.

• Always start with the highest measuring range when measuring unknown values.

• Do not subject the equipment to direct sunlight or extreme temperatures, humidity or dampness.

• Do not subject the equipment to shocks or strong vibrations.

• Do not operate the equipment near strong magnetic fields (motors, transformers etc.).

• Keep hot soldering irons or guns away from the equipment.

• Allow the equipment to stabilize at room temperature before taking up measurement (important for exact measurements).

• Do not turn the rotary function switch during voltage or current measurement; otherwise the meter could be damaged.

• Do not input values over the maximum range of each measurement to avoid damages of the meter.

• Use caution when working with voltages above 35V DC or 25V AC. These Voltages pose shock hazard.

• The measurement instrument is not to be to operated unattended.

• Replace the battery as soon as the battery indicator “BAT” appears. With a low battery, the meter might produce false reading that can lead to electric shock and personal injury.

• Fetch out the battery when the meter will not be used for long period.-29-

• Periodically wipe the cabinet with a damp cloth and mid detergent. Do not use abrasives or solvents.

• The meter is suitable for indoor use only

• Do not store the meter in a place of explosive, inflammable substances.

• Opening the equipment and service – and repair work must only be performed by qualified service personnel

• Do not modify the equipment in any way

Cleaning the cabinet Clean only with a damp, soft cloth and a commercially available mild household cleanser. Ensure that no water gets inside the equipment to prevent possible shorts and damage to the equipment.-30- 1.1. Input limits V DC or V AC 600 V DC/AC rms 10 A DC/AC 10 A AC/DC less than 30 sec. each 15 min. (fused 10A / 600V - Fuse) Frequency 600 V DC or AC rms Resistance 600 V DC or AC rms , max. 10 sec. Duty cycle 600 V DC or AC rms Capacity 600 V DC or AC rms Diode 600 V DC or AC rms Continuity 600 V DC or AC rms Temperature 600 V DC or AC rms-31- 1.2. Safety Symbols

This symbol adjacent to another symbol, terminal or operating device indicates that the operator must refer to an explanation in the operating instructions to avoid personal injury or damage to the meter.

This symbol advices the user that the terminals so marked must not be connected to a circuit point at which the voltage, with respect to earth ground, exceeds (in this case) 600 V AC or VDC

This WARNING symbol indicates potentially hazardous situation, which if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

This CAUTION symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury, or damage to the product or other property.

This symbol adjacent to one or more terminals identifies them as being associated with ranges that may, in normal use, be subjected to particularly hazardous voltages. For maximum safety the meter and its test leads should not be handled when these terminals are energized.

2.1. Specifications Display 3 5/6-digit LCD-display with max. display of 6000, automatic Polarity-display and Backlight. Overrange indicaton "OL" Low battery indication Battery symbol indicates low battery condition Measuring rate 3 times / sec. Auto power off about 15 min. Data Hold Relative Mode MIN / MAX - Mode Auto / manual Ranging

Operating Temperature 0°C to 50°C (32°F to 122°F) < 70 % RH Storage Temperature -20...+60° C (-4°F to 140°F) < 80 % RH Accuracy Temperature 18°C to 28°C (64°F to 82°F) to maintain guaranteed accuracy Dimensions (W x H x D) 70 x 150 x 48 mm Weight 255 g Power source 9 V battery (Neda 1604) 2.2. Electrical Specifications DC Voltage Range Resolution Accuracy 600 mV

All AC voltage ranges are specified from 5% of range to 100% of range .AC VoltageBandwidth:50HZ to 60HZ(ALL WAVE) 50Hz to 1kHz(SINE WAVE) Input Resistance: 10 M Max. Input voltage: 600 V DC / AC eff

DC Current Range Resolution Accuracy 6 A 1 mA ± 2.5% v. M. + 5 dgt. 10 A 10 mA Overload protection: Max. Input voltage: 10 A/600 V Fuse 10 A DC/AC eff at 10 A Input (10 A for max. 30 sec.)

Resistance Range Resolution Accuracy

Diode-Test Open circuit voltage 3 V DC typ. Test current 1 mA max. Protection 600 V DC/AC eff Continuity Acoustic signal at < 50 Remark: Mentioned Accuracy in % + Number of digits-36-

3. Controls and Jacks

Warning! Risk of electrocution. High-voltage circuits, both AC and DC are very dangerous and should be measured with great care.

1. Always push the power pushbutton to the OFF position when the

meter is not in use. This meter has Auto OFF that automatically shuts the meter OFF if 15 minutes elapse between uses.

2. If "OL" appears in the display during a measurement, that value you

are measuring exceeds the range you have selected. Change to higher range.

1. Check the 9 V battery by setting the ON/OFF switch to ON. If the

battery is weak, a "LO BAT" or "BAT" sign will appear on the left of display. If this does not appear on the display proceed as below. See "Maintenance" if the battery has to be replaced.

2. The warning sign next to the test leads jack is for warning, that the

input voltage or current should not exceed the indicated values. This is to prevent damage to the internal circuitry.

3. The function switch should be set to the range, which you want to

test before operation. Note: On some low AC and DC voltage ranges, with the test leads not connected to a device, the display may show a random, changing reading. This is normal and is caused by the high-input sensitivity. The reading will stabilize and give a proper measurement when connected to a circuit.-38- 4.2. Autoranging / manual range selection When the meter is first turned on, it automatically goes into Auto- Ranging. 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 the range be manually held, perform the following:

1. Press the "RANGE" button. The "AUTO" indicator will extinguish and

the currently selected range will be held.

2. Press the "RANGE" button to step through the available ranges until

you select the range you want.

3. Press and hold the "RANGE" button for 2 seconds to exit the

manual ranging mode and return to "AUTO" mode.

4.3. Backlight The backlight function is used to illuminate the display when the meter is used at night or in dimly lighted area.

1. Press the "HOLD " button for 2 seconds and backlight

2. Press the "HOLD " button again for 2 seconds to remove the

backlight function. The backlight turns off automatically after 10 seconds.-39-

5.1. Data Hold The data hold function allows the meter to "freeze" a measurement for later reference.

1. Press the "HOLD" button to freeze the display, the "HOLD" indicator

will appear in the display.

2. Press the "HOLD" button to return to normal operation.

5.2. Min./Max.-Hold This function shows the min. - and max. value in the display. Follow the described procedure to activate this function.

1. Press RANGE-button to reach the respective measuring range, to

make sure, that the measured MIN./MAX.-value will fall under or exceeds the measuring range.

2. Press MIN/MAX-button to reach the MIN/MAX-function.

3. Place the test leads to the circuit to be measured.

4. Readout and analyse the measured value in the LCD-Display.

5. For leaving the MIN/MAX-function, press the MIN/MAX-button for 2

seconds.-40- 5.3. DC Voltage measurements Caution: Do not measure DC voltages if a motor on the circuit is being switched ON or OFF. Large voltage surges may occur during the ON or OFF operations that can damage the meter.

1. Set the function switch to the "V …" position.

2. Insert the black test lead into the negative COM jack and the red

test lead into the positive V/-jack.

3. Touch the test probe tips to the circuit under test. Be sure to observe

the correct polarity (red lead to positive, black lead to negative).

Risk of Electrocution. The probe tips may not be long enough to contact the live parts inside some 230 V outlets for appliances because the contacts are recessed deep in the outlets. As a result, the reading may show 0 volts when the outlet actually has voltage on it. Make sure the probe tips are contacting the metal contacts inside the outlet before assuming that no voltage is present.-41- Caution: Do not measure AC voltages if a motor on the circuit is being switched ON or OFF. Large voltage surges may occur during the ON or OFF operations that can damage the meter.

1. Set the function switch to the "V ~" position.

2. Insert the black test lead into the negative COM jack and the red test

lead into the positive V/ jack.

3. Touch the test probe tips to the circuit under test.

5.5. DC Current measurement Caution: Do not make current measurements on the 10 A scale for longer than 30 sec. Exceeding 30 sec. may cause damage to the meter and / or the test leads.

1. Insert the black test lead into the negative COM jack.

2. Set the function switch to the 10 A … position and insert the

red test lead into the 10 A jack.-42-

3. Remove power from the circuit under test and open the circuit at the

point where you wish to measure current.

4. Touch the black test probe tip to the negative side of the circuit and

touch the red test probe tip to the positive side of the circuit.

5. Apply power to the circuit.

6. Read the current in the display. The display will indicate the

5.6. AC Current measurements Caution: Do not make current measurements on the 10 A scale for longer than 30 sec. Exceeding 30 sec. may cause damage to the meter and/or the test leads.

1. Insert the black test lead into the negative COM jack.

2. Set the function switch to the 10 A ~ position and insert the

red test lead into the 10 A jack.

3. Remove power from the circuit under test and open the circuit at the

point where you wish to measure current.

4. Touch the black test probe tip to the negative side of the circuit and

touch the red test probe tip to the positive side of the circuit.

5. Apply power to the circuit.

6. Read the current in the display. The display will indicate the

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 "" position.-43-

2. Insert the black test lead into the negative COM jack and the red test

lead into the positive jack.

3. Touch the test probe tips across the circuit or part under test. It is

best to disconnect one side of the part under test so the rest of the circuit will not interfere with the resistance reading.

4. Read the resistance in the display. The display will indicate the

proper decimal point, value and symbol. Note: When you short the test leads in the 600 range, your meter display a small value (no more than 0.3 ). This value is due to your meter´s and test leads internal resistance. Make a note of this value and subtract it from small resistance measurements for better accuracy.

1. Set the function switch to the "Hz" position.

2. Insert the black test lead into the negative COM jack and the red test

lead into the positive Hz jack.

3. Touch the test probe tips to the circuit under test.-44-

4. Read the frequency in the display. The digital reading will indicate

the proper decimal point, symbols (Hz, kHz, MHz) and value.

To avoid electric shock, disconnect power to the unit under test and discharge all capacitors before taking any capacitance measurements. Remove the batteries and unplug the line cords.

1. Set the function switch to the "CAP" position.

2. Insert the black test lead into the negative COM jack and the red test

lead into the positive V//CAP-jack.

3. Touch the test leads to the capacitor to be tested. The display will

To avoid electric shock, disconnect both test probes from any source of voltage before making a temperature measurement.

1. Insert the adapter in the input socket (+ to V/and – to COM-socket)

for temperature measurements.-45-

2. Insert the temperature probe into the temperature adaptor, making

sure to observe the correct polarity.

3. Touch the temperature probe head to the part whose temperature

you wish to measure. Keep the probe touching the part under test until the reading stabilize (about 30 seconds).

4. Read the temperature in the display. The digital reading will indicate

To avoid electric shock, be sure the thermocouple has been removed before changing to any other measurement function.

To avoid electric shock, do not test any diode that has voltage on it.

1. Set the function switch to " " position.

2. Press the "RANGE" button until the " " symbol appears in the

3. Insert the black test lead into the negative COM jack and the

red test lead into the positive V/ jack.

4. Touch the test probe tips to the diode or semiconductor junction you

wish to test. Note the meter reading.

5. Reverse the probe polarity by switching probe position. Note this

6. The diode or junction can be evaluated as follows:

A: If one reading shows a value and the other reading shows OL, the diode is good. B: If both readings are OL, the device is open. C: If both readings are very small or 0, the device is shorted. Note: The value indicated in the display during the diode check is the forward voltage.

To avoid electric shock, never measure continuity on circuits or wires that have voltage on them.

1. Set the function switch to the " / *))) " position.-47-

2. Insert the black test lead into the negative COM jack and the

red test lead into the positive V/ jack.

3. Press the "RANGE" push button until the " )))" symbol

appears in the display.

4. Touch the test probe tips to the circuit or wire you wish to

5. If the resistance is less than 100 ohms, the audible signal will

sound. The display will also show the actual resistance.

5.13. Non-Contact Voltage (NCV) - Detector The NCV function works on any rotary switch position.

1. Test the detector on a known live circuit before use.

2. Hold the top of the meter very close to the voltage

3. If voltage is present, the rim of the LCD display will

flash a bright red. Note: The NCV detector works from approx. 50V / 50Hz or higher.

6. Replacing the battery

To avoid electric shock, disconnect the test leads from any source of voltage before removing the back cover or the battery/fuse door.

1. Disconnect the test leads from the meter.-48-

2. Open the battery/fuse door by loosening the screws on the

battery/fuse door using a screw-driver.

3. Clip the new battery into battery holder, observing the correct

4. Place the battery into the battery/fuse compartment.

5. Put the battery/fuse door back in place. Secure with the

6. Dispose of the old battery properly

To avoid electric shock, do not operate your meter until the back cover and the battery / fuse door is in place and fastened securely. Note: If your meter does not work properly, check the fuses and batteries to make sure that they are still good and that they are properly inserted.-49- Notification about the Battery Regulation The delivery of many devices includes batteries, which for example serve to operate the remote control. There also could be batteries or accumulators built into the device itself. In connection with the sale of these batteries or accumulators, we are obliged under the Battery Regulations to notify our customers of the following: Please dispose of old batteries at a council collection point or return them to a local shop at no cost. The disposal in domestic refuse is strictly forbidden according to the Battery Regulations. You can return used batteries obtained from us at no charge at the address on the last side in this manual or by posting with sufficient stamps. Contaminated batteries shall be marked with a symbol consisting of a crossed-out refuse bin and the chemical symbol (Cd, Hg or Pb) of the heavy metal which is responsible for the classification as pollutant:

1. "Cd" means cadmium.

2. "Hg" means mercury.

3. "Pb" stands for lead.-50-

7. Replacing the fuses

To avoid electric shock, do not operate your meter until the battery / fuse door is in place and fastened securely.

1. Disconnect the test leads from the meter and any item

2. Open the battery/fuse door by loosening two screws on the

battery/fuse door using a screw-driver.

3. Remove the old fuse from its holder by gently pulling it out.

4. Install the new fuse into the holder.

5. Always use a fuse of the proper size and value 10A/600 V;

6x32mm; 10 kA; fast blow for the 10 A range.

6. Put the battery/fuse door back in place. Insert the screws and

tighten it securely.

To avoid electric shock, do not operate your meter until the back cover and the battery / fuse door is in place and fastened securely.-51- All rights, also for translation, reprinting and copy of this manual or parts are reserved. Reproduction of all kinds (photocopy, microfilm or other) only by written permission of the publisher. This manual considers the latest technical knowing. Technical changings which are in the interest of progress reserved. We herewith confirm, that the units are calibrated by the factory according to the specifications as per the technical specifications. We recommend to calibrate the unit again, after 1 year.

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