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User's Guide

Digital Multimeter

Model MN42

MN42-EU - V1.1 – 07/2010

Introduction

Congratulations on your purchase of the Extech MN42 MultiMeter. The MN42 offers AC/DC

Voltage, DC Current, and Resistance testing. Proper use and care of this meter will provide

many years of reliable service.

Safety

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 WARNING symbol indicates a 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 damage to the product.

This symbol advises the user that the terminal(s) so marked must not be

connected to a circuit point at which the voltage with respect to earth

ground exceeds 600VAC or VDC.

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.

This symbol indicates that a device is protected throughout by double

insulation or reinforced insulation.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

This meter has been designed for safe use, but must be operated with caution. The rules

listed below must be carefully followed for safe operation.

1. NEVER apply voltage or current to the meter that exceeds the specified maximum:

Input Protection Limits

Function Maximum Input

V DC or V AC 600V AC and DC 200Vrms on the 200mV range

mA DC 200mA DC 250V fast acting fuse

ADC 10A 250V fast acting fuse

(30 seconds max every 15 minutes)

Resistance, Continuity 250Vrms 15 seconds max

2. USE EXTREME CAUTION when working with high voltages.

3. DO NOT measure voltage if the voltage on the "COM" input jack exceeds 500V above

earth ground.

4. NEVER connect the meter leads across a voltage source while the function switch is in

the current, resistance, or diode mode. Doing so can damage the meter.

5. ALWAYS discharge filter capacitors in power supplies and disconnect the power when

making resistance or diode tests.

6. ALWAYS turn off power and disconnect test leads before opening the covers to replace

the fuse or battery.

7. NEVER operate the meter unless the back cover and the battery and fuse covers are in

place and fastened securely.

8. If the equipment is used in a manner not specified by the manufacturer, the protection

provided by the equipment may be impaired.

WARNING

CAUTION

MAX

600V

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Controls and Jacks

1. Non-Contact Voltage Sensor

2. LCD Display

3. Function switch

4. Positive jack

5. COM jack

6. 10A jack

Note: Tilt stand, fuse, and battery compartment

are on rear of unit.

Symbols

•))) Continuity

Diode

µ micro (amps)

m milli (volts, amps)

k kilo (ohms)

Ω Ohms

Alternating (AC) current

Direct (DC) current

BAT Battery test

Low battery icon

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Operating Instructions

NON-CONTACT VOLTAGE (NCV)

WARNING: Always test the NCV function on a know live circuit before use

1. Turn the rotary switch to any measurement position

2. Hold the top of the meter very close to the voltage source as shown.

3. If voltage is present, the LED above the display will glow and the

meter will buzz.

NOTE: The detector is designed with high sensitivity. Static electricity or

other sources of energy may randomly trip the sensor. This is normal

operation.

AC VOLTAGE MEASUREMENTS

WARNING: Risk of Electrocution. The probe tips may not be long enough to contact the

live parts inside some 240V 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 touching the metal contacts inside the outlet

before assuming that no voltage is present.

CAUTION: Do not measure AC voltages if a motor on the circuit is being switched ON or

OFF. Large voltage surges may occur that can damage the meter.

1. Set the function switch to the highest VAC position.

2. Insert the black test lead banana plug into the negative COM jack.

Insert red test lead banana plug into the positive V jack.

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

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

4. Read the voltage in the display.

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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 that can damage the meter.

1. Set the function switch to the highest VDC position.

2. Insert the black test lead banana plug into the negative COM jack.

Insert the red test lead banana plug into the positive Vjack.

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

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

4. Read the voltage in the display. Move the function switch to

successively lower VDC positions to obtain a higher resolution

reading. The display will indicate proper decimal point and value.

If the polarity is reversed, the display will show (-) minus before

the value.

DC CURRENT MEASUREMENTS

CAUTION: Do not make current measurements at 10 Amps for longer than 30 seconds.

Exceeding 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 200mA DC, set the function

switch to the highest mADC position and insert the red test lead

banana plug into the mA jack.

3. For current measurements up to 10A DC, set the function switch

to the 10A DC range and insert the red test lead banana plug into

the 10A jack.

4. Remove power from the circuit under test, then open up the circuit

at the point where you wish to measure current.

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

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

6. Apply power to the circuit.

7. Read the current in the display. For mADC measurements, reset

the function switch to successively lower mADC positions to

obtain a higher resolution reading.

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RESISTANCE MEASUREMENTS

WARNING: To avoid electric shock, disconnect power to the unit under test and

discharge all capacitors before taking any resistance measurements.

1. Set the function switch to the highest Ω position.

2. Insert the black test lead banana plug into the negative COM

jack.

Insert the red test lead banana plug into the positive Ωjack.

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. Move the function switch to

the lowest Ωposition that is greater than the anticipated

resistance.

CONTINUITY CHECK

WARNING: To avoid electric shock, never measure continuity on circuits that have a

voltage potential.

1. Set the function switch to the position.

2. Insert the black lead banana plug into the negative COM jack.

Insert the red test lead banana plug into the positive Ωjack.

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

4. If the resistance is less than approximately 30Ω, the audible signal

will sound. If the circuit is open, the display will indicate “1”.

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DIODE TEST

1. Set the function switch to the position.

2. Insert the black test lead banana plug into the negative COM jack

and the red test lead banana plug into the positive jack.

3. Touch the test probes to the diode under test.

4. Forward voltage will indicate 400 to 700mV.Reverse voltage will

indicate “1”.

5. A shorted diode will indicate the same value of resistance in both

the reverse and forward test directions. Shorted diodes will

indicate near 0mV. An open diode will indicate “1” in both test

directions.

BATTERY TEST

CAUTION: Do not measure batteries while they are installed in the devices they are

powering. The batteries must be removed from installations before tests can be made.

1. Set the function switch to the 1.5V or 9V BAT switch position.

Use the 1.5V position for ‘AAA’, ‘AA’, ‘C’, ‘D’, and other 1.5V

batteries. Use the 9V position for square 9V transistor batteries.

2. Insert the black test lead banana plug into the negative COM jack.

Insert the red test lead banana plug into the positive Vjack.

3. Touch the black test probe tip to the negative side of the battery.

Touch the red test probe tip to the positive side of the battery.

4. Read the voltage in the display.

Good Weak Bad

9V battery >8.2V 7.2 to 8.2V <7.2V

1.5V battery >1.35V 1.22 to 1.35V <1.22V

►

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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 covers.

WARNING: To avoid electric shock, do not operate your meter until the battery and fuse

covers are in place and fastened securely.

This MultiMeter is designed to provide years of dependable service, if the following care

instructions are performed:

1. KEEP THE METER DRY. If it gets wet, wipe it off.

2. USE AND STORE THE METER IN NORMAL TEMPERATURES. Temperature

extremes can shorten the life of the electronic parts and distort or melt plastic parts.

3. HANDLE THE METER GENTLY AND CAREFULLY. Dropping it can damage the

electronic parts or the case.

4. KEEP THE METER CLEAN. Wipe the case occasionally with a damp cloth. DO

NOT use chemicals, cleaning solvents, or detergents.

5. USE ONLY FRESH BATTERIES OF THE RECOMMENDED SIZE AND TYPE.

Remove old or weak batteries so they do not leak and damage the unit.

6. IF THE METER IS TO BE STORED FOR A LONG PERIOD OF TIME, the battery

should be removed to prevent damage to the unit.

BATTERY INSTALLATION and LOW BATTERY INDICATION

LOW BATTERY INDICATION

The

icon will appear in the display when the battery voltage becomes low. Replace the

batteries when this appears.

BATTERY REPLACEMENT

1. Disconnect the test leads from the meter.

2. Remove the Phillips head screws (2) which secure the rear battery compartment

cover.

3. Remove the fuse/battery compartment cover to access the battery.

4. Replace the 9V battery, observing polarity.

5. Replace and secure the fuse/battery compartment cover .

You, as the end user, are legally bound (Battery ordinance) to return all used

batteries and accumulators; disposal in the household garbage is prohibited!

You can hand over your used batteries / accumulators at collection points in your

community or wherever batteries / accumulators are sold!

Disposal: Follow the valid legal stipulations in respect of the disposal of the

device at the end of its lifecycle

REPLACING THE FUSES

1. Disconnect the test leads from the meter.

2. Remove the Phillips head screws (2) which secure the rear battery compartment

cover.

3. Remove the fuse/battery compartment cover to access the fuses.

4. Gently remove the fuse(s) and install new fuse(s) into the holder(s).

5. Always use fuses of the proper size and value (0.2A/250V fast blow for the 200mA

range, 10A/250V fast blow for the 10A range).

6. Replace and secure the fuse/battery compartment cover .

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Range Specifications

Function Range Resolution Accuracy

DC Voltage

(V DC)

200mV 0.1mV

±(0.5% reading + 2 digits)

2000mV 1mV

20V 0.01V

200V 0.1V

±(0.8% reading + 2 digits)

600V 1V

AC Voltage

(VAC) 50/60Hz

200V 0.1V ±(1.2% reading + 10 digits)

600V 1V ±(2.0% reading + 4 digits)

DC Current

(A DC)

2000µA 1µA

±(1.0% reading + 2 digits)

20mA 10µA

200mA 100µA ±(1.5% reading + 2 digits)

10A 10mA ±(2.0% reading + 2 digits)

Resistance 200Ω0.1Ω

±(0.8% reading + 2 digits)

2000Ω1Ω

20kΩ0.01kΩ

200kΩ0.1kΩ

2000kΩ1kΩ±(1.0% reading + 2 digits)

Battery Test 9V 10mV

±(1.0% reading + 2 digits)

1.5V 10mV

Notes:

Accuracy specifications consist of two elements:

•(% reading) – This is the accuracy of the measurement circuit.

•(+ digits) – This is the accuracy of the analog to digital converter.

Accuracy is stated at 65oF to 83oF (18oC to 28oC) and less than 75% RH.

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General Specifications

Diode Test Test current of 1mA max, open circuit voltage 2.8VDC typical.

Continuity Check Audible signal will sound if the resistance is less than 30Ω

Batter Test current 9V (6mA); 1.5V (100mA)

Input Impedance >1MΩ

ACV Bandwidth 45Hz to 450Hz

DCA voltage drop 200mV

NCV voltage range 100VAC to 600VAC

Display 3 ½ digit, 2000 count LCD, 0.5” digits

Overrange indication “1” is displayed

Polarity Automatic (no indication for positive); Minus (-) sign for

negative

Measurement Rate 2 times per second, nominal

Low Battery Indication

is displayed if battery voltage drops below operating

voltage

Battery One (1) 9V battery

Fuses mA, µA ranges; 0.2A/250V fast blow

A range; 10A/250V fast blow

Operating Temperature 0ºC to 50ºC (32ºF to 122ºF`)

Storage Temperature -20oC to 60oC(-4oF to 140oF )

Operating Humidity <70% RH

Storage Humidity < 80% RH

Operating Altitude 2000 meters (7000 ft.) maximum.

Weight 255g(9 oz )

Size 150 x 70 x 48mm (5.9” x 2.75” x 1.8”)

Safety This meter is intended for indoor use and in accordance with

Overvoltage Category III-600V, Pollution Degree 2.

PER IEC1010 OVERVOLTAGE INSTALLATION CATEGORY

OVERVOLTAGE CATEGORY I

Equipment of OVERVOLTAGE CATEGORY I is equipment for connection to circuits in

which measures are taken to limit the transient overvoltages to an appropriate low level.

Note – Examples include protected electronic circuits.

OVERVOLTAGE CATEGORY II

Equipment of OVERVOLTAGE CATEGORY II is energy-consuming equipment to be

supplied from the fixed installation.

Note – Examples include household, office, and laboratory appliances.

OVERVOLTAGE CATEGORY III

Equipment of OVERVOLTAGE CATEGORY III is equipment in fixed installations.

Note – Examples include switches in the fixed installation and some equipment for

industrial use with permanent connection to the fixed installation.

OVERVOLTAGE CATEGORY IV

Equipment of OVERVOLTAGE CATEGORY IV is for use at the origin of the installation.

Note – Examples include electricity meters and primary over-current protection equipment

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