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Model 380580 Battery Powered Milliohm Meter: User's Guide
Model 380580 Battery Powered Milliohm Meter: User's Guide
Model 380580
Battery Powered
Milliohm Meter
Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of Extech’s Model 380580 Battery Powered Milliohm
Meter. This device offers five resistance ranges with resolution as low as 0.1mΩ. The 4-wire
Kelvin clip connection ensures optimum accuracy. Typical applications include transformer,
motor coil, and PC Board resistance measurements. This professional meter, with proper
care, will provide years of safe reliable service.
Specifications
General Specifications
Range Specifications
International Symbols
This symbol, adjacent to another symbol or terminal, indicates the user must
refer to the manual for further information.
Double insulation
Leads
Current Leads- Banana plug to alligator clip
C1- Green
C2- Blue
Measurement Considerations
1. Do not apply voltage to the meter input terminals. Meter damage may result.
2. Always insure that the circuit to be measured is switched OFF, isolated and
completely de-energized before connecting the test leads.
3. If the Over Temperature LED (NO TEST) indicator is lit, allow the instrument to
cool down before proceeding further.
4. The RC led indicates when the test current falls out of regulation. Selecting a higher
range may eliminate the condition.
5. The RP led indicates when the voltage on the device under test is too high.
Selecting a lower range may eliminate the condition.
6. If either the RC or RP led is on, the measurement may be in error.
7. The current terminals are fuse protected.
8. Keep the potential test leads as short as possible. Long leads may introduce noise.
9. When using the four separate alligator clip leads always place the current leads
outside the potential leads.
Polarity check
1. Short the test leads P1 to C2 and P2 to C1 together.
2. Set the Function switch to the 200.0mΩ position.
3. The “-1“ negative indicator should appear in the
display.
Operation check
Use the Kelvin clips for this test
1. Short the all the leads (P1, P2 ,C2,C1) together.
The P1, P2 ,C2,C1 order is important.
2. Set the Function switch to the 200.0mΩ
position. The NO TEST status LED will light.
3. Momentarily press the TEST RP button. (the
meter will intermittently beep
4. The display should indicate near 00.0
(depending on the test clip connections) and
both RP and RC LEDs should remain off.
5. Momentarily press the TEST RP button to stop
the test.
C+
P+
Volts Current
P-
C-
Rx = Vx / Is
Where:
Vx is the voltage drop across the device under test;
Is is the test current;
Rx is the resistance of the device under test.
Thermal Effects
Temperature can have a significant effect on the performance of millohmeter due to the
temperature coefficient of the resistance under test and thermal EMF’s across dissimilar
conductors.
For example: 0.4%/°C for copper. A cooper conductor that has a resistance of 10.00m ohm at
20°C will increase to 10.40m ohm at 30°C. This should be taken into account..
A current going through a resistance will also elevate the temperature so duration of the test
can also change the resistance.
1. Turn power off and disconnect the test leads from the meter.
2. Open the rear battery cover by removing two screws (B) using a slotted head
screwdriver.
3. Insert the batteries into battery holder, observing the correct polarity.
4. Put the battery cover back in place. Secure with the screws.
Warranty
EXTECH INSTRUMENTS CORPORATION warrants this instrument to be free of defects
in parts and workmanship for one year from date of shipment (a six month limited warranty
applies to sensors and cables). If it should become necessary to return the instrument for
service during or beyond the warranty period, contact the Customer Service Department at
(781) 890-7440 ext. 210 for authorization or visit our website www.extech.com for contact
information. A Return Authorization (RA) number must be issued before any product is
returned to Extech. The sender is responsible for shipping charges, freight, insurance and
proper packaging to prevent damage in transit. 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. Extech
specifically disclaims any implied warranties or merchantability or fitness for a specific
purpose and will not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental or consequential damages.
Extech's total liability is limited to repair or replacement of the product. The warranty set
forth above is inclusive and no other warranty, whether written or oral, is expressed or
implied.