MTP

Instruction Manual

Automotive Multimeter

Model MTP-1551

MTP Instruments
 Table of Content
Introduction

Safety Precautions Page 1

Notes Page 4

Getting Started Page 5

Meter Description Page 6

LCD Display Symbole and Annunciators Description Page 7

Meter’s Functions Page 11

Voltage Measurement Page 11

Resistance Measurement Page 12

Diode Check Page 13

Capacitance Measurement Page 14

Audible Continuity Test Page 15

AC or DC Current (A) Measurement Page 16

Temperature Measurement ºC/ºF Page 17

Frequency Measurement (Hz) Page 18

Dwell Measurement Page 19

Duty Cycle Function Page 20

mS Pulse Width and mS Period Page 21

RPM/x10RPM Function Page 23

Non-Contact Infrared Temperature Measurement Page 25

Infrared Temperature Probe Introduction Page 26

General Specifications Page 29

Infrared Thermometer Specifications Page 29

Electrical Specifications Page 30

Battery Replacement / Battery Installation Page 33

Fuse Replacement Page 34

Trouble Shooting Page 35

This chapter covers brief introductory information. You will find:

 Safety precautions

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Safety Precautions

DANGER

 Engines produce carbon monoxide which is odorless, causes slower reaction time, and
can lead to serious injury. When the engine is operating, keep service areas WELL
VENTILATED or attach the vehicle exhaust system to the shop exhaust removal system.

 Set the parking brake and block the wheels before testing or repairing the vehicle. It is
especially important to block the wheels on front-wheel drive vehicles; the parking brake
does not hold the drive wheel.

 Wear an eye shield when testing or repairing vehicles.

 Exceeding the limits of this meter is dangerous. This will expose you to serious or
possible fatal injury. Carefully read and understand the cautions and the specification
limits of this meter.

 Voltage between any terminal and ground must not exceed 600V DC or 600V AC.

 Use caution when measuring voltage above 25V DC or 25V AC.

 Tested circuit must be protected by a 20A fuse or circuit breaker.

 Do not use the meter if it has been damaged.

 Do not use the test leads if the insulation is damaged or if metal is exposed.

 Avoid electrical shock : do not touch the test leads, tips or the circuit being tested.

 Do not try a voltage measurement with the test leads in the 20A or the mA terminal.

 When testing for the presence of voltage or current, make sure the meter is functioning
correctly. Take a reading of a known voltage or current before accepting a zero reading.

 Choose the proper range and function for the measurement. Do not try voltage or current
measurements that may exceed the ratings marked on the Function/Range switch or
terminal.

 When measuring current, connect the meter in series with the load.

 Never connect more than one set of test leads to the meter.

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Safety Precautions Cont’d...
 Disconnect the live test lead before disconnecting the common test lead.

 The mA and the 20A terminals are protected by fuses. To avoid possible injury or
damage, use only in circuits limited to 400mA or 20A for 30 seconds.

 See also Fuse Replacement

IMPORTANT

 To maintain accuracy of the meter, replace the discharged battery immediately when the
battery symbol ʺBATʺ appears on the meter’s display.

 Avoid measuring error from outside interference. Keep the meter away from spark plug
or coil wires.

 Avoid damaging the meter when testing voltage. Disconnect the test leads from test
points before changing functions

Do not exceed the limits shown in the table below :

Function Terminal Input Limit

DC/AC Volts
Ohm /Continuity/Diode
CAP, IR TEMP, Adaptor,
Type-K TEMP., Hz% Duty, V-Ω RPM 600 Volts CA CC
mS Dwell, RPM
AC/DC µA mA µA / mA 400mA CC/CA
AC/ 20A *20A CC/CA
dC 20A

* 20 Amps measurement for 30 seconds maximum.

 Ohms can not be measured if voltage is present, ohms can be measured only in a non-powered
circuit. However, the meter is protected to 600 volts.

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Notes

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Getting Started

This chapter will help you get started. It describes the basic functions of the Meter.

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Meter Description

1a
1b

Ω 2

1. Digital LCD Display

1(a) : Symbols to identify function
1(b) : Four character digital display

Note : The digital display is best for stable input. The bar graph is best for rapidly changing
input.

2. Function Buttons
Press the button to select a function. A symbol will display to verify your choice.

3. Rotary Selector Switch

Turn the switch to select a function or turn the meter OFF.

4. Volt Terminal
The RED test lead is used to measure Amps, Volts, Ohms, TEMP, Hz, RPM, mS and Dwell
The BLACK test lead is used in the Common (COM) terminal for all tests.

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LCD Display Symbols and Annunciators

-[Link] : LCD display reading

Continuity
BAT : Low Battery
Diode
Data-Hold : Data-Hold
AUTO : Autoranging
AC : Alternating Current or Voltage
DC : Direct Current or Voltage
n nano (10-9) (capacitance)
µ: micro (10-6) (amps, cap.)
m: milli (10-3) (volts, amps)
k: kilo (103) (Ohms)
M: mega (106) (Ohms)
Hz : Hertz (frequency)
%: Percent (duty ratio)
ºF : Degrees Fahrenheit
ºC : Degrees Celsius
IR temp. : Infrared Temperature
A: Amps
F: Farads (capacitance)
Ω: Ohms
V: Volts

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Push-Button Functions

Mode Button

Press the MODE push-button to select the following functions :

DC/AC Voltage, DC/AC Current, Resistance, Diode, Continuity and Capacitance

Manual Range and Stroke 4/2 (DIS) Hz, %, mS , CYL Button

Press on this button to select :

STROKE 4, 2dis, Hz, % mS+, CYL range and V/A Resistance manual range

Manual Ranging
The meter turns on in the autoranging mode. Press the RANGE button to go to manual ranging.
The display icon "O" will appear.
Each press of the RANGE button will step to the next range as indicated by the units and decimal
point location. Press and hold the RANGE button for two seconds to return to autoranging
mode.

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Data-Hold Button
The Data-Hold function allows the meter to ʺfreezeʺ a measurement for later reference.

1. Press the Data-Hold button to ʺfreezeʺ the reading on the indicator. The HOLD indication will
appear in the display.
2. Press the Data-Hold button again to return to normal operation

Peak Hold Button

The Peak Hold function captures the peak AC or DC voltage or current. The meter can capture
negative or positive peaks as fast as 1 millisecond in duration.

1. Turn the function switch to A or V.

2. Press and hold the PEAK button until ʺCALʺ appears in the display. This procedure will
zero the range selected and meter returns to manual ranging.
3. Press the PEAK button, Pmax will be displayed.
4. The display will update each time a higher positive peak occurs.
5. Press the PEAK button again, Pmin will be displayed. The display will now update and
indicate the lowest negative peak.
6. To return to normal operation, press and hold the PEAK button until the Pmin or Pmax
indicator switches off.

Note :
If the Function switch position is changed after a calibration, the Peak Hold calibration must be
repeated for the new function selected.

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MAX/MIN Button

1. Press the MAX/MIN key to activate the MAX/MIN recording mode. The display icon
MAX or MIN will appear. The meter will go to manual ranging and will display and hold
the maximum or minimum reading and will update only when a new max or min reading
occurs.
2. Press the MAX/MIN key and a blinking MAX MIN indication will appear. The meter
will display the present reading but will continue to update and store the max and min
readings.
3. To exit "MAX/MIN" mode, press and hold the MAX/MIN key for 2 seconds.

Backlight Button

1. Press the BACKLIGHT button to turn the backlighting ON.

2. Press the BACKLIGHT button again to turn the backlighting OFF.

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Meter’s Functions

Voltage Measurement (V)

1. Select the Volts ʺVʺ range with the rotary switch
2. The meter will automatically select the best voltage (V) range.
3. Select DCV or ACV with the MODE button.
4. Insert black lead in COM terminal
5. Insert red lead in V-Ω-RPM terminal.
6. Touch the black probe to ground or the negative (-) circuit.
7. Touch the red probe to the circuit coming from the power source.

IMPORTANT :
Voltage must be measured in parallel (red probe measuring circuit from power source).

Warning!
When measuring voltage, be sure that the Red test lead is in the terminal marked ʺVʺ. If
the test leads are in an Amp (A) or Milliampere (mA) terminal, you may be injured or the
meter damaged.

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Resistance Measurement (Ω)

IMPORTANT :
If you are testing an application that has capacitors in the circuit, be sure to turn the power OFF
on the test circuit and discharge all capacitors. Accurate measurement is not possible if external
or residual voltage is present.

1. Select the Resistance "Ωʺ range with the rotary switch.

2. Select the Resistance "Ω" function with the MODE button. Please note, the unit defaults
to resistance.
3. Insert the black lead in the COM terminal.
4. Insert the red lead in the V-Ω-RPM terminal.
5. Touch the test lead probes across the resistor to be tested.

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Diode Check ( )

IMPORTANT : Turn the power OFF to test the circuit.

1. Select the Diode Check " " function with the rotary switch and MODE button.
2. Insert the black lead in the COM terminal.
3. Insert the red lead in the V-Ω-RPM terminal.
4. Touch the black test probe to the negative (-) side of the diode. Touch the red test probe
to the positive (+) side of the diode.
5. Reverse the probes : black to the positive (+) and red to the negative (-).

Note :
A good diode will read low in one direction and high in the other direction when the probes
are reversed (or vice versa).
A defective diode will have the same reading in both directions or read between 1.0 to 3.0V
in both directions.

Reversed
Diode Probes
- to + + to -
Ω

Good .4 à .9V OL
OL .4 to .9V Ω

OL 1.0 à 3.0V
Bad 1.0 to 3.0V OL
.4 to .9V .4 to .9V
OL OL
.000V .000V

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Capacitance Measurement (CAP)

Important !
Turn the power OFF to test the circuit.

CAUTION!
When checking in-circuit capacitance, be sure that the circuit has all power removed and all
capacitors are fully discharged.

1. Select the "CAP" function with the rotary switch and MODE button.
2. Insert the black lead in the COM terminal.
3. Insert red lead in the V-Ω-RPM terminal.
4. Touch the test lead probes across the capacitance circuit to be tested.
5. Read the measured value from the LCD display.

Note :
1. The bar graph is disabled in capacitance measurement mode. However, since the
measurement time of 4mF and 40mF modes is quite long (3.75s and 7.5s respectively to
be precise), the bar graph is used to display the time rest to accomplish the measurement.
2. In order to obtain an accurate reading, a capacitor must be discharged before
measurement begins. The meter has a built-in discharge mode to automatically discharge
the capacitor. In discharge mode, the LCD displays ʺDIS.Cʺ.
3. Discharging through the chip is quite slow. We recommend the user to discharge the
capacitor with some other apparatus.

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Audible Continuity Test

IMPORTANT :
Turn the power OFF on the test circuit.

1. Select the Audible Continuity function with the rotary switch and MODE button.
2. Insert the black lead in the COM terminal.
3. Insert the red lead in the V-Ω-RPM terminal.
4. Connect one test probe to each end of the circuit to be tested.

Note:
 Circuit complete : the meter will beep continuously.
 Circuit open : there is no beep and the display shows the ʺOLʺ symbol (over limit).

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AC or DC Current (A) Measurement

IMPORTANT :
All current measured flows through the meter.

IT IS IMPORTANT THAT YOU DO NOT :

 Measure current greater than 600 Volts AC or DC, with respect to ground.
 Do not exceed 30 seconds when measuring continuous current between 1A-20A. Allow
afive minute pause before continuing.

1. Select the "20A" or "mA" range with the rotary switch.

2. Press the MODE button to select AC or DC.
3. Insert black lead in the COM terminal.
4. Insert red lead in the 20A or mA terminal (select 20A if you are unsure of the current
draw).

IMPORTANT :
Turn OFF all power to the circuit or disconnect the circuit from the power source.

5. Connect the red probe to the side of the circuit closest to the power source.
6. Connect the black probe to the side of the circuit to ground.
7. Turn the power ON and test.

Note :
Current must always be measured with the meter test probes connected in series as described.

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Temperature Measurement (ºC/ºF)

IMPORTANT !
To avoid heat damage to the meter, keep it away from sources of very high temperature. The life
of the temperature probe is also reduced when subjected to very high temperatures. Probe
operating range is -58° à 482ºF.

1. Select the Temperature ºC or ºF function with the rotary switch.

2. Insert the temperature probe connector into the K-Type thermocouple adapter.
3. Insert the adapter into the front of the meter as shown. Touch the end of the temperature
sensor to the area or surface of the object to be measured.

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Frequency Measurement (Hz)

1. Select the Frequency "Hz" function with the rotary switch.

2. Insert the black lead in the COM terminal.
3. Insert the red lead in the V-Ω-RPM terminal.
4. Connect the black test probe to ground.
5. Connect the red test probe to the ʺsignal outʺ wire of the sensor to be tested.

Auto Power Off

4 2

V
Ω

Black- Red+
"Signal Out" Ground
Side Side

"Voltage In"
Side

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Dwell Measurement

1. Select the "DWELL" function with the rotary switch.

2. Insert the black lead in the COM terminal.
3. Insert the red lead in the V-Ω-RPM terminal.
4. Connect the black test probe to ground.
5. Connect the red test probe to the wire that connects to the breaker points (see illustration)

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Duty Cycle (%) Function

1. Select the Cycle function "% DUTY" with the rotary switch.
2. Insert the black lead in the COM terminal.
3. Insert the red lead in the V-Ω-RPM terminal.
4. Connect the black test probe to ground.
5. Connect the red test probe to the signal wire circuit.

The illustration for a mixture control solenoid is shown with the metering rod in the closed
position. The meter will display the percentage of time the plunger is in the closed position (low
duty cycle) during one duty cycle.

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mS-PULSE (Pulse Width) and mS-PERIOD (Period)

Pulse width is the length of time an actuator is energized. For example, fuel injectors are
activated by an electronic pulse from the Engine Control Module (ECM).

This pulse generates a magnetic field that pulls the injectors nozzle valve open.

The pulse ends and the injector nozzle is closed.

This open to close time is the Pulse Width and is measured in milliseconds (mS).

The most common automotive application for measuring pulse width is on fuel injectors. You
can also measure the pulse width of the fuel mixture control solenoid and the idle air control
motor.
This exercise shows how to measure pulse Width on port fuel injectors.

To measure Pulse Width (mS) (mS) :

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 1. Select the "mS Pulse" function with the rotary switch.
2. Press the ±TRIG button for 2 seconds until the negative (-) trigger slope is displayed on
the upper left side of the display.

Note :
The applied time for most fuel injectors is displayed on the negative (-) slope.

3. Insert the black lead in the COM jack.

4. Insert the red lead in the V-Ω-RPM jack.
5. Connect jumper wires between the fuel injector and the harness connector.
6. Connect black test probe to a good ground at the fuel injector or the negative (-) vehicle
battery post.
7. Connect red test probe to the fuel injector solenoid drive input on the jumper cable.
8. Start the engine. A pulse width in milliseconds should be read.

Note : Initially, the unit will read ʺOLʺ, then readings will descend and stabilize to the actual
width. If ʺOLʺ remains, re-check your connections.

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RPM/x10RPM Function

1. Select the "RPM" range with the rotary switch

OR
2. Select the "x 10RPM" range with the rotary switch (1,000 to 12,000 RPM). Multiply the
displayed reading by ten to get actual RPM.
3. Press "STROKE  DIS" button to select through RPM (4) for 4-stroke, RPM (2) for 2-
stroke and DIS ignitions.
4. Insert the inductive pick-up connecting terminal into the meter.
5. Insert the black lead in the COM terminal
6. Insert the red lead in the V-Ω-RPM terminal.
7. Connect the inductive pick-up to a spark plug wire. If no reading is received, unhook the
clamp, turn it over and connect again.

Note :
Position the inductive pick-up as far away from the distributor and the exhaust manifold as
possible.
Position the inductive pick-up to within six inches of the spark plug or move it to another plug
wire if no reading or an erratic reading is received.

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RPM 4 : For RPM of 4-stroke engines which have 1 ignition on every 4 engine strokes.

RPM 2 : For RPM of DIS (Distributorless Ignition System) and 2-stroke engines which have 1
ignition on every 2 engine strokes.

Note :
The RPM pick-up has an adjustable sensitivity switch that can also be used to correct an unstable
reading.

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Non-Contact Infrared Temperature (°C/°F) Measurements

OPTIONAL INFRARED TEMPERATURE PROBE, MODEL IR-82 SOLD SEPARATELY

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Infrared Temperature Probe Instoduction

(OPTIONAL PROBE MODEL IR-82 / SOLD SEPARATELY)

The Infrared Temperature Probe is a non-contact temperature measurement accessory for use
with a test instrument capable of measuring DC volts in the millivolt range (200mV, 400mV,
600mV, 2V, 4V, 6V range) such as a digital multimeter (DDM) or the automotive meter’s
(MTP-1551) Infrared Temperature (°C/°F) ranges. The probe has a temperature range of -30°C
to 550°C (-22°F to 1022°F), with a basic accuracy of 2% of reading and an output of 1 mV DC
per °C or °F.

Temperature is measured by pointing the probe at the surface to be measured and reading the
temperature on the test instrument display.

Compatibility
The probe is compatible with all DC millivolt measuring instruments or the automotive meter’s
(MTP-1551) Infrared Temperature (°C/°F) ranges measuring instruments that have a minimum
of 1M input impedance and accept safety shrouded, standard diameter 0.16 in. (4 mm) banana
plugs.

Field of View
The meter’s field of view is 8 :1, meaning that if the meter is 8 inches from the target, the
diameter of the object under test must be at least 1 inch. Other distances are shown below in the
field of view diagram. Refer to the chart printed on the meter for more information.

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Field of View

Make sure that the target is larger than the unit’s spot size. The smaller the target, the closer you
should be to it. When accuracy is critical, make sure the target is at least twice as large as the
spot size.

Safety
 Use extreme caution when the laser beam is turned on.
 Do not let the beam enter your eye, another person’s eye or the eye of an animal.
 Be careful not to let the beam on a reflective surface strike your eye.

CAUTION !
Laser Radiation
Do Not Stare Into Beam
DIODE LASER
<1mW output at 675mm
Class II Laser Product

Operation
To take a measurement, perform the following steps :

1. Plug the red connector into the "V mVDC input jack and the black connector into the
common or ground input jack on the test instrument.
2. Select Infrared Temperature (°C/°F) or mV DC range on the test instrument.
3. Press the probe button laser, the Infrared Temperature Probe ON.
4. Point the tip of the probe as close as possible to the object being measured, without
touching the object.
5. Read the test instrument display

C F

¡C
ã

¡F
ã

¡ ã¡ ã

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Additional considerations are :

 Release the probe button laser and the infrared temperature probe OFF, the DMM display
will show 0ºC, 0ºF or 0mV.
 The temperature scale can be changed to ºC or ºF by removing the battery from the
battery compartment and moving the internal °C/°F switch to the desired position.

9V

 If the test instrument displays an overload condition, switch the DMM range from mV
DC to VDC. Increasing the range to VDC moves the decimal position three places to the
left (500F displays as 0.500V).

Note: Measurement considerations

Holding the meter by its handle, point the IR sensor toward the object whose temperature is to be
measured. The meter automatically compensates for temperature deviations from ambient
temperature. Keep in mind that it will take up to 30 minutes to adjust to wide ambient
temperature changes. When low temperatures are to be measured followed by high temperature
measurements, some time (several minutes) is required after the low (and before the high)
temperature measurement is made.

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General Specifications
Response rate 0.5 seconds approx.
Operating Temperature 32ºF to 122ºF (0ºC to 50ºC)
Operating Humidity Max 80% RH
Power Supply 9V battery
Weight 182g
Size 164 x 50 x 40mm

Infrared Thermometer Specifications

Range -30 to 550ºC / -22 to 1022ºF
Output 1mV  1ºC or 1ºF
Accuracy  2% of reading or  4ºF (2ºC), whichever is greater.
Note : Accuracy is specified for the following ambient
temperature range : 64 to 82ºF (18 to 28ºC)
Emissivity 0.95 fixed value
Field of View D/S = approx. 8 :1 ratio (D = Distance, S = Spot
(Has 90% encircled energy at the focal point)
Laser Power Less than 1mW
Spectral Response 6 to 14µm (wavelength)

Battery Replacement
1. If battery power is not sufficient, ʺBATʺ symbol will be indicated on display. Install one
new 9V battery.
2. Open battery cover than take out the battery from instrument and replace with a new 9
volt battery and place the battery cover back.

General Specifications
This instrument complies with : IEC 1010-1 EN61010-1
Insulation : Class 2, Double isolation
Overvoltage category : CAT III 1000V / CAT IV 600V
Display : 4000 count LCD display with function indication
Polarity : Automatic, (-) negative polarity indication
Overrange : ʺOLʺ symbol is displayed
Low battery indication: ʺBATʺ symbol is displayed when the battery voltage drops
below the operating level
Measurement rate : 2 times per second, nominal
Auto power off : Meter automatically shuts down after approx. 30 minutes of
inactivity
Operating environment : 0ºC to 50ºC (32ºF to 122ºF) Relative Humidity < 70%
Storage temperature : -20ºC to 60ºC (-4ºF to 140ºF) Relative Humidity < 80%
For inside use : Max height : 2000m
Pollution degree : 2
Power: One 9V battery, NEDA 1604, IEC 6F22
Dimensions : 182 (H) x 82 (W) x 55 (D) mm
Weight : Approx. 375g.

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Electrical Specifications
*Accuracy is given as ± (% of reading + number of least significant digits) at 18°C to 28°C
(65°F to 83°F, with relative humidity up to 70%.

RPM (Tach)
Range Resolution Accuracy
600 ~ 4000 RPM 1 RPM
RPM 4 1000 ~ 12000 RPM
(X 10 RPM) 10 RPM  2% of rdg  4 digits
300 ~ 4000 RPM 1 RPM
RPM 2 / DIS 1000 ~ 6000 RPM
(X 10 RPM) 10 RPM

Dwell Angle
Cylinder Range Resolution Accuracy
4 CYL 0 ~ 90.0º
5 CYL 0 ~ 72.0º 0.1º  2.0 of rdg  4 digits
6 CYL 0 ~ 60.0º
8 CYL 0 ~ 45.0º

DC Voltage
Range Resolution Acuracy
400.0mV 0.1mV  0.5% of rdg  3 digits
4.000V 1mV
40.00V 10mV  1.5% of rdg  2 digits
400.0V 100mV
600V 1V  1.8% of rdg  2 digits
Input Impedance : 10MΩ

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AC Voltage
Range Resolution Accuracy
400.0mV 0.1mV  1.5% of rdg  5 digits
4.000V 1mV  1.0% of rdg  3 digits
40.00V 10mV  1.5% of rdg  3 digits
400.0 100mV
600V 1V  2.0% of rdg  4 digits
Input Impedance : 10MΩ
Frequency Range : 50 to 60Hz

CC Current
Range Resolution Accuracy
40.00mA 10µA  1.5% of rdg  3 digits
400.0mA 100µA
20A 10mA  2.5% of rdg  5 digits
Overload Protection : 0.5A / 250V and 20A / 250V Fuse.
Maximum Input : 400mA DC or 400mA AC RMS on µA, mA ranges; 20A DC or AC RMS
on 20A range

AC Current
Range Resolution Accuracy
40.00mA 10µA  1.8% of rdg  5 digits
400.0mA 100µA
20A 10mA  3.0% of rdg  7 digits
Overload Protection : 0.5A / 250V and 20A / 250V Fuse.
Frequency Range : 50 to 60Hz
Maximum Input : 400mA DC or 400mA AC RMS on µA / mA ranges ; 20A DC or AC
RMS on 20A range.

Resistance
Range Resolution Accuracy
400.0Ω 0.1Ω  1.2% of rdg  4 digits
4.000kΩ 1Ω  1.0% of rdg  2 digits
40.00kΩ 10Ω
400.0kΩ 100Ω 1.2% of rdg  2 digits
4.000MΩ 1kΩ
40.00MΩ 10kΩ  2.0% of rdg  3 digits

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Capacitance
Range Resolution Accuracy
4.000nF 1pF  5.0% of rdg  5 digits
40.00nF 10pF  5.0% of rdg  7 digits
400.0nF 0.1nF
4.000µF 1nF 3.0% of rdg  5 digits
40.00µF 10nF
400.0µF 0.1µF
4.000mF 0.001mF  10% of rdg 10 digits
40.00mF 10.00mF

Frequency
Range Resolution Sensitivity Accuracy
4.000kHz 1Hz
40.00kHz 10Hz 5V RMS
400.0kHz 100Hz  1.5% of rdg  3 digits
4.000MHz 10000Hz
40.00MHz 1kHz 15V RMS  2.0% of rdg  4 digits

Duty Cycle
Range Resolution Accuracy
0.1% ~ 99.9% 0.1%  2% of rdg  5 digits
Pulse width : 100µs, < 100ms
Frequency width : 5Hz – 100kHz
Sensitivity : 5V RMS

Pulse Width
Range Resolution Accuracy
1.0 ~ 20.0ms 0.1ms  2% of rdg  20 digits

Temperature / Type-K Thermocouple

Range Resolution Accuracy

-30ºC ~ 1000º C 1ºC 3% of rdg  5ºC/8ºF Meter only

(Probe accuracy not included)
-22ºF ~ 1832ºF 1ºF
Sensor : Type-K Thermocouple

Diode Test
Test Current Resolution Accuracy
1.0mA typical 1mV 5% of rdg  15 digits
Open circuit voltage: 3.0V DC typical

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Audible Continuity
Audible continuity: less than 35Ω / Test current : <1mA DC typical

Maintenance
Replacing the Battery
WARNING : To avoid electric shock, disconnect the test leads from any source of voltage
before removing the battery door.

1. When the batteries become exhausted or drop below the operating voltage, BAT will
appear in the right hand side of the LCD display. The battery should be replaced.
2. Follow instructions for installing battery. See the Battery Installation Section of this
manual.
3. Dispose of the old battery properly.

Battery Installation
WARNING: To avoid electric shock, do not operate your meter until the battery door is in
place and fastened securely.

1. Disconnect the test leads from the meter.

2. Open the battery door by loosening the screw using a Phillips head screwdriver.
3. Insert the battery into battery holder, observing the correct polarity.
4. Put the battery door back in place. Secure with the two screws.

Note : If your meter does not work properly, check the fuses and battery to make sure that they
are still good and that they are properly inserted.

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Replacing the Fuses

WARNING: To avoid electric shock, disconnect the test leads from any source of voltage
before removing the rear cover (fuse door).

1. Disconnect the test leads from the meter and any item under test.
2. Open the fuse door by loosening the screws on the rear cover using a Phillips head
screwdriver.
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 (0.5A/250V - ф 5 x 20, fast blow for the
400mA, 20A/250V - ф 6.3 x 32, fast blow for the 20A range.
6. Put the fuse door back in place. Insert the screw and tighten it securely.

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

Rear cover screws

9V Battery Door Screws

9V Battery Door

Rear cover screws

9V Batte

F1 500mA/250 FUSE

F2 20A/250V FUSE

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Trouble Shooting

1. Meter will not turn ON

 Check the battery contacts for a tight fit
 Check for a minimum battery voltage of 8.0 volts

2. Ampere reading is erratic or there is no reading at all

 Disassemble the meter back cover as per the fuse replacement instructions on page 34
and test the fuses for continuity with another meter.

3. Meter’s reading is erratic

 Printed circuit board damaged from handling with hands
 Low battery
 ʺBlownʺ fuse
 Open circuit in a test lead (frayed or broken wire)

4. Meter’s readings do not change

 ʺHoldʺ feature is still toggled ON

MTP WARRANTY
MTP Instruments warrants this instrument to be free of defects in parts and workmanship for
one (1) year from date of shipment. This warranty does not apply to defects resulting from
action of the user such as misuse, improper wiring, operation outside of specification, improper
maintenance or repair, or unauthorized modification. MTP Instruments specifically disclaims
any implied warranties or merchantability or fitness for a specific purpose and will not be held
liable for any direct, indirect, incidental or consequential damages. MTP Instruments total
liability is limited to repair or replacement of the product.

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