DIGITAL MULTIMETER
MS8268
OPERATOR’’S INSTRUCTION
OPERATOR
MANUAL
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
TITLE PAGE
1. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS 1 TITLE PAGE
1.1 Precaution safety measures 1 3.2.2 Resistance measurement 16
1.1.1 Preliminary 1 3.2.3 Diode Test 17
1.1.2 During use 2 3.2.4 Continuity Check 18
1.1.3 Symbols 4 3.2.5 Transistor measurement 18
1.1.4 Instructions 4 3.2.6 Capacitance measurement 19
1.2 Safety mechanisms 5 3.2.7 Frequency and Duty Cycle measurement 20
3.2.8 Current measurement 22
2. DESCRIPTION 6 4. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 23
4.1 GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS 23
2.1 Instrument Familiarization 6
4.2 Measurement specifications 24
2.2 LCD Display 7
4.2.1 DC Voltage 24
2.3 Keypad 9
4.2.2 AC Voltage 25
2.4 Terminals 10
4.2.3 Resistance 25
2.5 Rotary switch 11
4.2.4 Audible continuity 25
2.6 Accessories 11
4.2.5 Diode 26
4.2.6 Transistor 26
3. FUNCTION DESCRIPTION 12 4.2.7 Capacitance 26
4.2.8 Frequency 26
3.1 General Functions 12 4.2.9 DC CURRENT 28
3.1.1 Misconnection alarm system 12 4.2.10 AC CURRENT 28
3.1.2 DATA HOLD mode 13
3.1.3 Manual ranging and Autorange mode 13
5. MAINTENANCE 29
3.1.4 Battery Saver 14
3.1.5 Relative measurement mode 14
5.1 General Maintenance 29
3.2 Measurement Functions 15
5.2 Fuse replacement 29
3.2.1 AC and DC Voltage measurement 15
5.3 Battery replacement 30
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* When using this Multimeter, the user must observe all
1. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS normal safety rules concerning:
This instrument complies with IEC 1010-1 (61010-1@IEC: ― Protection against the dangers of electric current.
2001), CAT. II 1000V and CAT. III 600V overvoltage standards. ― Protection of the Multimeter against misuse.
See Specifications. * For your own safety, only use the test probes supplied with
To get the best service from this instrument, read carefully this the instrument. Before use, Check that they are in good
user's manual and respect the detailed safety precautions. condition.
International symbols used on the Meter and in this manual 1.1.2 During use
are explained in chapter 1.1.3 * If the meter is used near noise generating equipment, be
aware that display may become unstable or indicate large
1.1 Precautions safety measures
errors.
1.1.1 Preliminary * Do not use the meter or test leads if they look damaged.
* Measurement category III is for measurements performed in * Use the meter only as specified in this manual; otherwise,
the building installation. the protection provided by the meter may be impaired.
NOTE: Examples are measurements on distribution boards, * Use extreme caution when working around bare conductors
circuit-breakers, wiring, including cables, bus-bars, junction or bus bars.
boxes, switches, socket-outlets in the fixed installation, and * Do not operate the meter around explosive gas, vapor, or dust.
equipment for industrial use and some other equipment, for * Verify a Meter's operation by measuring a known voltage.
example, stationary motors with permanent connection to Do not use the Meter if it operates abnormally. Protection
the fixed installation. may be impaired. When in doubt, have the Meter serviced.
* Measurement category II is for measurements performed on * Uses the proper terminals, function, and range for your
circuits directly connected to the low voltage installation. measurements.
NOTE: Examples are measurements on household * When the range of the value to be measured is unknown,
appliances, portable tools and similar equipment. check that the range initially set on the multimeter is the
* Measurement category I is for measurements performed on highest possible or, wherever possible, choose the
circuits not directly connected to MAINS. autoranging mode.
NOTE: Examples are measurements on circuits not derived * To avoid damages to the instrument, do not exceed the
from MAINS, and specially protected (internal) MAINS maximum limits of the input values shown in the technical
derived circuits. In the latter case, transient stresses are specification tables.
variable; for that reason, requires that the transient * When the multimeter is linked to measurement circuits, do
withstand capability of the equipment is made known to the not touch unused terminals.
user. 2
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* Do not apply any voltage measurement between the 10A * Replace the batteries as soon as the battery indicator (
terminal and the COM terminal. ) appears. With a low battery, the Meter might
* Caution when working with voltages above 60Vdc or 30Vac produce false readings that can lead to electric shock and
rms. Such voltages pose a shock hazard. personal injury.
* When using the probes, keep your fingers behind the finger * Do not measure voltages above 600V in Category III, or
guards. 1000V in Category II installations.
* When making connections, connect the common test lead
1.1.3 Symbols:
before connecting the live test lead; when disconnecting,
Symbols used in this manual and on the instrument:
disconnect the live test lead before disconnecting the
common test lead. Caution: refer to the instruction manual.
* Before changing functions, disconnect the test leads from Incorrect use may result in damage to the device
the circuit under test. or its components.
* For all dc functions, including manual or auto-ranging, to Dangerous voltage may be present.
avoid the risk of shock due to possible improper reading,
verify the presence of any ac voltages by first using the ac ~ AC (Alternating Current)
function. Then select a dc voltage range equal to or greater DC (Direct Current)
than the ac range. AC or DC
* Disconnect circuits power and discharge all high-voltage Earth ground
capacitors before testing resistance, continuity, diodes, or
Double insulated
capacitance.
Fuse
* Before measuring current, check the meter's fuse and turn
off power to the circuit before connecting the meter to the Conforms to European Union directives
circuit.
1.1.4 Instructions
* Never perform resistance or continuity measurements on
* Remove test leads from the Meter before opening the Meter
live circuits. case or battery cover.
* In TV repair work, or when carrying out measurements on
* When servicing the Meter, use only specified replacement
power switching circuits, remember that high amplitude
parts.
voltage pulses at the test points can damage the multimeter.
* Before opening up the instrument, always disconnect from
Use of a TV filter will attenuate any such pulses.
all sources of electric current and make sure you are not
* Use three 1.5V AAA batteries, properly installed in the
charged with static electricity, which may destroy internal
Meter's battery case, to power the Meter.
components.
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* Any adjustment, maintenance or repair work carried out on 2. DESCRIPTION
the meter while it is live should be carried out only by 2.1 Instrument Familiarization
RANGE V~,,V
V~ , Ω , 1. Press RANGE to enter the LIGHT Any switch Press to turn the backlight on.
mA and µA manual ranging mode. position The backlight will be auto-off
2. Press RANGE to step about 5 seconds later.
through the ranges
available for the selected 2.
2.44 Terminals
function. See Table 4 indicated for information about the terminals.
3. Press and hold RANGE for
Table 4. Terminals
2 seconds to return to
autoranging. Terminal Description
Return terminal for all measurements.
SELECT Switches between Diode Test
COM (Receiving the black test lead or the “com”
and Continuity check.
plug of the special multi-function socket)
A, mA and Switches between dc and ac
µA current. Input for voltage, resistance, capacitance,
Disables automatic power-off frequency, diode and continuity
Power-up feature. measurements. (Receiving the red test lead
Option VΩHz
or the “+” plug of the special multi-function
REL Any switch Press REL to enter and exit
socket).
position the Relative measurement
mode. Input for hFE and 0.001mA to 400mA
Hz// %
Hz V~,, A,
V~ mA 1 Press to start the frequency hFE µA current measurements. (Receiving the red
and µA. counter. mA test lead or the “+” plug of the special
2 Press again to enter duty multi-function socket)
cycle (duty factor) mode.
3 Press again to exit the Input for 400mA to 10A current
frequency counter mode. 10
10AA measurements. (Receiving the red test
lead).
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2.5 Rotary switch 3. FUNCTION DESCRIPTION
A eleven-position rotary selector switch gives access to 3.1 General Functions
the following quantities: 3.1.1 Misconnection alarm system
ℕ Current: 10A
The input terminals of the meter are equipped with sound and
ℕ Current: mA
light alarms against misconnection of test leads.
ℕ Current: µA
At V, Ω,, and ranges:
ℕ DC Voltage
1 The red lights at the “V” and “COM” terminals will be off
ℕ AC Voltage
ℕ OFF: off position after the test leads are plugged in.
ℕ Resistance 2 The buzzer will sound upon misconnection of the test
ℕ Diode and Continuity (with beep) leads in the “mA” or “10A” terminals to warn the user.
ℕ Capacitance At the same time, the lights at the “V” and “COM”
ℕ Transistor: hFE terminals will flash to remind the user to plug in the test
ℕ Frequency leads there.
mA,, and hFE ranges
At μA, mA ranges:
2.6 Accessories 1 The red lights at the “mA” and “COM” terminals will be off
Delivered with the multimeter: after the test leads are plugged in.
ℕ User's manual 2 The buzzer will sound upon misconnection of the test
ℕ Test leads leads in the “V” or “10A” terminals to warn the user. At
ℕ Special Multi-function socket the same time, the red lights at the “mA” and “COM”
terminals will flash to remind the user to plug in the test
leads there.
At A range
range:
1 The red lights at the “10A” and “COM” terminals will be
off after the test leads are plugged in.
2 The buzzer will sound upon misconnection of the test
leads in the “V” or “mA” terminals to warn the user.
At the same time, the lights at the “10A” and “COM”
terminals will flash to remind the user to plug in the test
leads there.
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3.1.
3.1.22 DATA HOLD mode NOTE: If you manually change the measurement range
after entering the Data Hold modes, the Meter exits this
Data Hold mode makes the meter stop updating the
mode.
display. Enabling Data Hold function in autorange mode
2. To exit the manual ranging mode, press and hold down
makes the meter switch to Manual ranging mode, but the
RANGE key for two seconds. The Meter returns to
full-scale range remains the same. Data Hold function
the autorange mode and AUTO is displayed.
can be cancelled by changing the measurement mode,
3.1.
3.1.44 Battery Saver
pressing RANGE key, or push HOLD key again.
To enter and exit the Data Hold mode: The Meter enters the "sleep mode" and blanks the display
1. Press HOLD key (short press). Fixes the display on if the Meter is on but not used for 15 minutes.
the current value, “HH” is displayed. Press the HOLD key or rotate the rotary switch to wake
2. A second short press returns the meter to normal the meter up.
mode. To disable the Sleep mode, hold down the SELECT key
3.1.
3.1.33 Manual ranging and Autorange mode while turning the meter on.
The Meter has both manual ranging and autorange One minute before power off, the beeper will sound 5
options. sounds. The beeper will sound again before power off.
* In the autorange mode, the Meter selects the best 3.1.
3.1.55 Relative measurement mode
range for the input detected. This allows you to switch
The Meter will display relative measurement in all
test points without having to reset the range.
functions except frequency.
* In the manual ranging mode, you select the range. This
To enter and exit the relative measurement mode:
allows you to override autorange and lock the meter in
1. With the Meter in the desired function, touch the test
a specific range.
* The Meter defaults to the autorange mode in leads to the circuit on which you want future
measurement functions that have more than one range. measurement to be based.
When the Meter is in the autorange mode, AUTO is 2. Press REL key to store the measured value and
displayed. activate the relative measurement mode. The
To enter and exit the manual range mode: difference between the reference value and
1. Press RANGE key. The Meter enters the manual subsequent reading is displayed.
ranging mode. AUTO turns off. Each presses of 3. Press REL key for more than 2 seconds to return the
RANGE key increments the range. When the highest
Meter to normal operation.
range is reached, the Meter wraps to the lowest
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3.2 Measurement Functions ℕ For better accuracy when measuring the dc offset of an
3.2.1 AC and DC Voltage measurement ac voltage, measure the ac voltage first. Note the ac
To avoid electrical shock and/or damage to the voltage range, then manually select a dc voltage range
instrument, do not attempt to take any voltage equal to or higher than the ac range. This improves the
measurement that might exceed 1000Vdc or accuracy of the dc measurement by ensuring that the
750Vac rms.
input protection circuits are not activated.
To avoid electrical shock and/or damage to the
instrument, do not apply more than 1000Vdc or
3.2.2 Resistance measurement
750Vac rms between the common terminal and
the earth ground. To avoid electrical shock and/or damage to the
instrument, disconnect circuit power and
The polarity of ac (alternating current) voltage varies over discharge all high-voltage capacitors before
time; the polarity of dc (direct current) voltage is constant. measuring resistance.
The Meter's DC voltage ranges are 400.0mV, 4.000V, The Meter's resistance ranges are 400.0 Ω , 4.000k Ω ,
40.00V, 400.0V and 1000V; AC voltage ranges are 40.00kΩ, 400.0kΩ, 4.000MΩ and 40.00MΩ.
400.0mV , 4.000V, 40.00V, 400.0V and 750V.
To measure resistance:
(AC 400.0mV range only exists in manual ranging mode).
1. Set the rotary switch to Ω range.
To measure ac or dc voltage: 2. Connect the black and red test leads to the COM and
1. Set rotary switch to the DCV or ACV range. Ω terminals respectively.
2. Connect the black and red test leads to the COM and 3. Connect the test leads to the circuit being measured
V terminals respectively. and read the displayed value.
3. Connect the test leads to the circuit being measured
4. Read the displayed value. The polarity of red test lead Some tips for measuring resistance:
connection will be indicated when making a DCV ℕ The measured value of a resistor in a circuit is often
Periodically wipe the case with a damp cloth and mild To avoid false readings, which could lead to
detergent. Do not use abrasives or solvents. possible electric shock or personal injury, replace
the battery as soon as the battery indicator ( )
Dirt or moisture in the terminals can affect readings.
appears.
To clean the terminals: Before replacing the battery, disconnect test
ℕ Turn the meter off and remove all test leads. leads and/or any connectors from any circuit
ℕ Shake out any dirt that may be in the terminals. under test, turn the meter off and remove test
ℕ Soak a new swab with a cleaning and oiling agent (such as leads from the input terminals.
WD-40).
To replace the battery (see Figure 2.):
ℕ Work the swab around in each terminal. The oiling agent
insulates the terminals from moisture-related contamination. 1. Set rotary switch to the OFF position.
2. Disconnect test leads and/or any connectors from the
5.2 Fuse replacement terminals.
Before replacing the fuse, disconnect test leads 3. Use a screwdriver to unscrew the two screws secured on
and/or any connectors from any circuit under test. the battery cover.
To prevent damage or injury, replace the fuse only 4. Take out the battery cover from the meter.
with specified ratings. 5. Remove the used batteries.
6. Replace with three new 1.5V batteries (AAA).
To replace the Meter's fuse (see Figure 2.):
7. Rejoin the battery cover and secure by the two screws.
1. Set rotary switch to the OFF position.
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AA
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A
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Replacementt
Figure 2. Battery and Fuse Replacemen
CAUTION:
“Using this appliance in an environment with a strong radiated
radio-frequency electromagnetic field9approximately 3V/m),
may influence its measuring accuracy. The measuring result
can be strongly deviating from the actual value”
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