Metrix MX 553 - Resistance; Continuity; Capacitance; Diode Threshold Voltage Measurement

Chapter II
Benchtop multimeter
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5.5. Resistance / Continuity
Ranges Accuracy Measurement
current
Protection* Resolution
500 Ω/€
0.1% R + 5 D 1 mA 600 V
RMS
10 mΩ
5 kΩ
0.1% R + 3 D 100 µA 600 V
RMS
100 mΩ
50 kΩ
0.1% R + 3 D 10 µA 600 V
RMS
1 Ω
500 kΩ
0.1% R + 3 D 1 µA 600 V
RMS
10 Ω
5 MΩ∗∗
0.3% R + 3 D 100 nA 600 V
RMS
100 Ω
50 MΩ∗∗
1% R + 3 D 10 nA 600 V
RMS
1 kΩ
* Overload protection can be reset automatically.
**It is highly recommended to use very short and shielded test leads for measurements in
this range (>1MΩ).
When performing resistance measurements, connect the COM terminal to the earth.
Number of points: 50 000 (or 5 000 - refer to § 3.3.)
Range selection: Automatic or manual
(fixed in continuity mode)
Maximum open circuit voltage: 7 V
Detection threshold in continuity mode: 10 Ω to 20 Ω
Response time in continuity mode: 1 ms
5.6. Capacitance
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Note Discharge all capacitors before taking measurements.
Ranges Accuracy Measurement
current
Max measurement
time
Protection* Resolution
50 nF** 1.5% R + 2 D 100 nA 0.5 s 600 V
RMS
10 pF
500 nF 1% R + 2 D 1 µA 0.5 s 600 V
RMS
100 pF
5 µF 1% R + 2 D 10 µA 0.5 s 600 V
RMS
1 nF
50 µF 1% R + 2 D 100 µA 0.5 s 600 V
RMS
10 nF
500 µF 1% R + 2 D 1 mA 1.5 s 600 V
RMS
100 nF
5 000µF 2% R + 2 D 1 mA 3 s/mF 600 V
RMS
1 µF
50 mF 2% R + 2 D 1 mA 3 s/mF 600 V
RMS
10 µF
* Overload protection can be reset automatically.
**It is highly recommended to use very short and shielded test leads for measurements in
this range.
Number of points: 5 000
Range selection: Automatic or manual
Maximum open circuit voltage: 7 V
5.7. Diode threshold voltage measurement
Measurable voltages: 0 to 2 V
Measurement current: 1 mA ± 20%
Resolution: 1 mV
Protection: 600 V
RMS
, can be reset automatically