Multimeter

A multimeter or a multitester, is a measuring instrument that can measure multiple electrical

properties.. A typical multimeter can measure voltage, resistance, and current, in which case
it is also known as a volt-ohm-milliammeter (VOM), as the unit is equipped with voltmeter,
ammeter, and ohmmeter functionality. Some feature the measurement of additional properties
such as temperature and capacitance.

Analog multimeters use a microammeter with a moving pointer to display readings. Digital
multimeters (DMM, DVOM) have numeric displays and have made analog multimeters
virtually obsolete as they are cheaper, more precise, and more physically robust than analog
multimeters. A digital multimeter is an indispensable tool for testing, diagnosing, and
troubleshooting electrical circuits, components, and devices.

This bench type digital multimeter is a steady performance, 4 1/2 digital multimeter.
It uses the LCD with 23mm-high figure to make the reading clear and make operation
more convenient. It uses 30mm size LCD with backlight displaying in order to make
the reading clear and make operation more convenient.
This instrument has the function of measuring DC and AC voltage, DC and AC current,
Resistance, Capacitance, Hz, hFE, Diodes and Continuity. For AC measuring, it is
performed by high accuracy true RMS, has the feature of wide bandwidth measuring
and to get accurate RMS for AC flow of any waveform or AC+DC.
This instrument adopts double integral A/D converter as its core. It is an ideal
tool for labs, factories and radio-technology.

Safety measures/Precaution to be taken while using:

The instrument is designed according to IEC1010 standard (safety standard
issued by International Electro technical
Committee). Please read the following before operation.
2-1. Do not input a value beyond the limited ones when measuring each range.
2-2. The voltage less than around 30V is the safe voltage. Please check the
connection and insulation of test leads to avoid electric shock, when measure the
voltage higher than DC30.
2-3. The test leads should be far away the test points when change the function and
range.

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 2-4. Select correct function and range to avoid fault operation.
2-5. Please don’t input voltage value when measuring resistance.

Panel Description:
POWER Switch
The green POWER switch is located in the right corner of the DMM front panel. To turn the meter ON, push the
POWER button in. To turn the meter OFF, push the POWER button in.

CAT I
V 1200V

DC 1200V
AC 1000V
BDM40-UA
COM TRUE
RMS 200mV 2 20 200 1000VA C
POWER
1200VDC
500V 200uA 2mA 20mA 200mA 2A 20A
AC
MAX
200 2k 20k 200k 2M 20M
mA-2A DC
2A MAX 20 A
20A MAX

AC MAINS SELECTOR 15 VA MAX 50 Hz / 60 Hz

117 V 230 V 117 VAC 105 VAC - 128 VAC WARNING
230 VAC 210 VAC - 257 VAC TO A VOID EL ECTRI CAL SHOCK
DI SCONNEC T TEST LEADS A ND
POW ER CORD B EFORE REMOVI NG
COVE R.
DO NOT OPERA TE I NSTR UME NT
MAINS SUPPL Y FUSE W ITH COVER REMOVED.
TO PREVE NT FIRE, REPL ACE F USE
117 VAC F 0.125 A / 250V W ITH SAME AND RA TI NG
230 VAC F 0.08 A / 250 V

MADE IN TA IW A N

SERIAL NO.

A Voltage, Ohms, Diode and COM inputs.

B Current (mA to 2A) and 20A inputs.
C Reading display 0000 to 19999.
D Power button (green).
E Range selection switches. The pushbuttons are interlocked with the other ranges.
F Function selection switches. The pushbuttons are interlocked with the other two white
function selection switches A and Ω.
G Line Power connector.
H Line Voltage selector switch.
I Line Power Fuse.

Figure 1: Front Panel Diagram

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 OPERATION
4-1. PANEL DESCRIPTION

HOLD AC+DC

WARNING
GROUNDING CONDUCTOR IN POWER CORD MUST BE CONNECTED TO ENSURE PROTECTION FROM ELECTRICAL SHOCK.

CAUTION
FOR FIRE PROTECTION REPLACE ONLY WITH:
200mA SLOW FUSE,100/120V
100mA SLOW FUSE,220/240V

1. LCD 2. Power switch 3. Function knob 4. VΩHz input terminal 5. COM 6. Less than 2A
current input terminal 7. 20A current input terminal 8. Backlight switch 9. Hold switch
10. AC+DC measuring switch 11. hFE plug 12. Capacitance measuring plug 13. Bracket 14.
110V/220V transfer switch 15. Fuse 16. Power plug

The meter is driven by 220V/110V AC, when operating, connect the power line to power plug firstly then turn
on the power.

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 Note: before connecting the circuit under measured, be sure that the measured value should not be over the limit
specified in front panel.
4-2 DC Voltage measurement
4-2-1. Connect the black test lead to “COM” terminal and the red one to “VΩHz” terminal.
4-2-2. Set the function knob to range, connect the test leads across to the circuit under measured, the polarity
will be displayed with the voltage reading value.
NOTE:
4-2-2-1. If the voltage under measured is unknown beforehand, start from the highest range and work down.
4-2-2-2. If only MSD displays “1”，it means over range, should set to a higher range.
4-2-2-3. Do not input a voltage over 1000V，otherwise, the circuit might be damaged.
4-2-2-4. Be careful when measuring high voltage circuit.
4-3 AC Voltage measurement
4-3-1. Connect the black test lead to “COM” terminal and the red one to “VΩHz” terminal.
4-3-2. Set the function knob to range, connect the test leads across to the circuit under measured. NOTE:
4-3-2-1. If the voltage under measured is unknown beforehand, start from the highest range and work down.
4-3-2-2. If only MSD displays “1”, it means over range, should set to a higher range.
4-3-2-3. To get more accuracy, it’s better to select the range which the reading is more than 10% of full range.
4-3-2-4. Do not input a voltage over 1000Vrms, otherwise, the circuit might be damaged.
4-3-2-5. Be careful when measuring high voltage circuit.
4-4. DC Current measurement
4-4-1. Connect the black test lead to “COM” terminal and the red one to "mA" max.2A）or “20A” terminal
termina（l (max.
20A).

4-4-2. Set the function knob to range, connect the test leads across to the circuit under measured, the polarity
will be displayed with the voltage reading value.
NOTE:
4-4-2-1. If the current under measure is unknown beforehand, start from the highest range and work down.
4-4-2-2. If only the MSD displays“1”, it means over range, should set to a higher range.
4-4-2-3. The max. input current is 2A or 20A (It decided by the COM of red test lead insert into), large current will
blow the fuse. Be careful when measuring 20A range, running large current will make the circuit heat, even make the
circuit damaged.
4-5. AC current measurement
4-5-1. Connect the black test lead to “COM” terminal and the red one to "mA" terminal（max. 2A）or “20A”
terminal
(max.20A).
4-5-2. Set the knob to range, connect the test leads across to the circuit under measured. NOTE:
4-5-2-1. If the current under measure is unknown beforehand, start from the highest range and work down.
4-5-2-2. If only the MSD displays“1”, it means over range, should set to a higher range.
4-5-2-3. To get more accuracy, it’s better to select the range which the reading is more than 10% of full range.
4-5-2-4. The max. input current is 2A or 20A (It decided by the COM of red test lead insert into) , large current will
blow the fuse. Be careful when measuring 20A range, running large current will make the circuit heat, even make the
circuit damaged.
4-6. Resistance measurement
4-6-1. Connect the black one to “COM” terminal, the red test lead to VΩHz terminal.
4-6-2. Set the knob to Ω range, and connects the test leads across to the resistance under measured. NOTE:
4-6-2-1. If the resistance is larger than the value of selected range, “1” displays. Set the function knob to a higher
range.

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When the resistance is larger than 1MΩ, it will take a few seconds to be stable, it’s
normal in high resistance measuring.
4-6-2-2. When the input terminal is in open circuit, “OL” displays.
4-6-2-3. When measuring resistance in-line, be sure that power of the circuit
under measured is turned off and all capacitors are released completely.
4-6-2-4. If big error occurs, perhaps it effected by other elements in –line or
there resist voltage on the ends of this resistance.
4-6-2-5. Do not input voltage at the resistance range!
4-7. Capacitance measurement
4-7-1. Set the knob to “F”range. Insert the capacitor under tested to “Cx” terminal
according to the polarity，and turn on the
AC+DC measurement switch.
4-7-2. Connect test leads across to the two capacitors. It be careful the polarity.
Note:
4-7-2-1. Set the knob to a higher range when the LCD only displays “1” if the
capacitance under tested exceeds the max. value of selected ranges.
4-7-2-2. When pressing AC+DC switch before testing, the LCD will not display
“0”, which resulted in the higher input value displaying. If AC+DC switch is at
the state of jumping, LCD display the remanent data, which is normal, won’t
affect the test result.
4-7-2-3. The LCD will not display stable data if it resists creepage badly or
destroy the capacitance when measuring at the higher capacitance range.
4-7-2-4. Release the capacitor completely to avoid damaging the meter before
measuring.
4-8. hFE
4-8-1. Set the function knob to hFE range.
4-8-2. Be sure the transistor is NPN style or PNP style，insert the transmit polarity,
basic polarity, collector to the correct
COM.
4.9. Diode and continuity test
4-9-1. Connect the black one to “COM” terminal and the red test lead to VΩHz
terminal（note: the polarity of the red lead is +）.
4-9-2. Set the function knob to range, connect the test leads across to the
diode (the red one connect anode polarity), the reading is the value of forward
voltage drop.
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4-9-3. When measuring diode, if making continuity test, buzzer sounds when the
resistance between the test leads is less than approx. (30±10) Ω.
4-10. Frequency measurement
4-10-1. Connect the test leads or shielded cable to COM and VΩHz terminal.
4-10-2. Set the function knob to frequency range, connect test leads or cable
across to the signal source or load under tested.
Note:
4-10-2-1. In noisy environment, it is preferable to use shielded cable for measuring
small signal.
4-10-2-2. Be careful when measuring high voltage circuit.
4-10-2-3. Do not input voltage over DC 250V or AC peak value voltage aviod to
damaging the meter.

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