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  • Page 1

    1 Owner's Manual Digital MultiMeter Model No. 82140 and Voltage Detector Model No. 82174 © Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hof fman Estates, IL 60179 U.S. A. www.craftsman.com 070606 ! Safety ! Operation ! Maintenance ! Español CAUTION : Read, understand and follow Safety Rules and Operating Instructions in this manual before using this product.[...]

  • Page 2

    2 TABLE OF CONTENTS Page W arranty 3 Safety Instructions 4 Safety Symbols 5 Control and Jacks 6 Symbols and Annunciators 6 S pecifications 7 Battery Installation 9 Operating Instructions 10 DC V oltage Measurements 10 AC V oltage Measurements 1 1 DC Current Measurements 12 Resistance Measurements 13 Continuity Check 13 Diode T est 14 Battery T est [...]

  • Page 3

    3 ONE YEAR FULL WARRANTY ONE YEAR FULL WARRANT Y ON CRAFTSMAN MANUAL RANGI NG MULTIMETER If this CRAFTSMAN Manual Ranging MultiMeter fails to give complete satisfaction within one year from the date of p urchase, RETURN IT TO THE NEAREST SEARS STORE OR OTHER CRA FTSMAN OUTL ET IN THE UNITED STATES, and Sears will replace it, free of charge. If this[...]

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    4 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS This meter has been designed for sa fe use, but must be operated wi th caution. The rules li sted below must be carefully followed f or safe operation. 1. NEVER apply voltage or current to the meter th at exceeds the specified maximum: Input Limits Function Maximum Input V AC 600V DC/AC V DC or V AC 600V DC/AC, 200Vrms on 200m[...]

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    5 SAFETY SYMBOLS This symbol adjacent to another s ymbol, terminal or operating device indicates that the operato r must refer to an explanation in the Operating Instructions to avoid personal injury or damage to the meter. This WARNING symbol indi cates a potentially hazardous situation, which if not avoided, could result in death or serious injur[...]

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    6 CONTROLS AND JACKS 1. LCD Display 2. Function switch 3. COM jack 4. 10A jack 5. Positive jack Note: T ilt stand, fuse and battery compartment are on rear of unit. SYMBOLS AND ANNUNC IATORS •))) Continuity Diode test " micro (amps) m milli ( volts, amps) k kilo (ohms) ##$# ohms VDC volts direct current VAC volts alternating current ADC amps[...]

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    7 SPECIFICATIONS Function Range Resolution Accuracy 200mV 0.1mV 2000mV 1mV 20V 0.01V 200V 0.1V DC Voltage (V DC) 600V 1V % (0.5% reading + 2 digits) 200V 0.1V AC Voltage (V AC) 600V 1V % (1.2% reading + 10 digits (50/60Hz) 2000 " A 1 " A 20mA 10 " A % (1.0% reading + 2 digits) 200mA 100 " A % (1.2% reading + 2 digits) DC Current[...]

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    8 SPECIFICATIONS Diode Test Test current of 1mA maximum, open circuit voltage 2.8V DC typical Continuity Check Audible signal will sound if the resistance is less than approximately 30 $ Battery Test current 9V (6mA); 1.5V (100mA) Input Impedance >1M ! ACV Bandwidth 45Hz to 450Hz DCA voltage drop 200mV Display 3 ½ digit, 2000 count LCD, 0.5” [...]

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    9 BATTERY INSTALLATIO N WARNING : To avoi d electric shock, disconnect the test leads fro m any source of voltage before removing the battery doo r. 1. Disconnect the test leads from th e meter. 2. Remove the protective rubber ho lster (if installed). 3. Open the battery door b y loosening the screw using a Phillips head screwdriver. 4. Insert the [...]

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    10 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS WARNING : Risk of electrocutio n. High-voltage circuits, both AC and DC, are very dangerous and should be measured with great care. 1. ALWAYS turn th e function switch to the OFF p osition when the meter i s not in use. 2. If “OL” appe ars in the display during a measureme nt, the value exceeds the range you hav e sele[...]

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    1 1 AC VOL T AGE MEASUREMENTS WARNING: Risk of Electroc ution. The probe tips may not be lo ng enough to contact the live p arts inside some 240V outlets for appliances because the contacts ar e recessed deep in the outlets . As a result, the reading ma y show 0 volts when the outlet actually has voltage on it. Make sure the probe tips are touching[...]

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    12 DC CURRENT ME ASUREMENTS CAUTION: Do not make current measurements on the 10A scale for longer than 30 seconds. Exceedin g 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 2 00mA DC, set the function switch to the highest DC m[...]

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    13 RESISTANCE ME ASUREMENTS WARNING: To avoid e lectric shock, disconnect power to the unit unde r test and discharge all capacitors before taki ng any resistance measurements. Remove the batt eries and unplug the line c ords. 1. Set the function switch to the hig hest $# position. 2. Insert the black test lead banana plug into the negative (COM) j[...]

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    14 DIODE TEST 1. Insert the black test lead banana plug into the negative COM jack and the red te st lead banana plug into the positive diode j ack. 2. Turn the rotary switch to the / •))) positi on. 3. Touch the test probes to the diode under te st. Forward voltage will indicate 400 to 700mV. Reverse voltage will indicate “ I ”. S horted dev[...]

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    15 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 doors. WARNING: To avoid elect ric shock, do not operate your meter u ntil the battery and fuse doors are in plac e and fastened sec urely. This MultiMeter is designed to pro vide years of depe[...]

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    16 REPLACING THE B ATTERIES WARNING : To avoi d electric shock, disconnect the test leads fro m any source of voltage before removing the battery doo r. 1. When the batteries become exhaus ted or drop below the operating voltage, “BAT” will appear in the ri ght-hand side of the LCD dis play. The batteries should be replaced. 2. Follow instructi[...]

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    17 TROUBLESHOOTING There may be times when your meter does not o perate properly. Here are some common problems that you may have and some eas y solutions to them. Meter Does Not Operate: 1. Always read all the instru ctions in this manual before use. 2. Check to be sure the batteries are p roperly installed. 3. Check to be sure the batteries are g[...]

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    18 CAUTION : Read, understand a nd follow Safety Rules and Oper ating Instructions in this manual before using this product. FIVE YEAR FULL WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN Voltage Detec tor. If this CRAFTSMAN Voltage D etector fails to give complete satisfaction within five years from the date o f purchase, RETURN IT TO THE NEAREST SEARS STO RE OR OTHER CRAF[...]

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    19 SAFETY SYMBOLS This symbol adjacent to another s ymbol, terminal or operating device indicates that the operato r must refer to an explanation in the Operating In structions to avoid personal injury or damage to the Voltage Dete ctor. This WARNING symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which if not avoided, could result in death or [...]

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    20 SPECIFICATIONS Voltage Sensitivity 100 to 240V AC Frequency 50/60Hz Detection distance <0.2” Over voltage Category III 600V Operating Temperature 32 to 122 o F (0 to 50 o C) Storage Temperature -4 to 140 o F (-20 to 60 o C) Humidity <85%RH Altitude <2000 meters (6561 feet) Battery 2 AAA batteries Dimensions/Weight 6x0.75x1 inches / 2o[...]

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    21 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS AC VOL T AGE DETECTION To check for the presence of A C electrical voltage in an outlet: 1. T ouch the probe ti p to a cord plugged into the outle t, or insert the probe tip into all the outlet holes. 2. If AC ele ctrical voltage is present, the detector light will flash and the audible warning will sound. NOTE: Random bee[...]