Information Release Memo STG02-02

Tools & Supplies

February 2002

212-2160 COMPACT DIGITAL MULTIMETER

Whether you’re an electrician or a diesel mechanic, this is a tool everyone can use and afford.
Caterpillar introduces the new 212-2160 Compact Digital Multimeter - the right tool at the
right price. Whether you are measuring voltage, current, resistance, frequency, duty cycle, or
temperature, this is your tool. The Compact Digital Multimeter is loaded with over a dozen
features and measurements to help you troubleshoot electrical systems. The new 212-2160
Compact Digital Multimeter is also the right tool at the right size. This tool will fit
conveniently in a shirt pocket for easy access and portability.

PELJ0070 © 2002 Caterpillar

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Features Measurements
4000 Counts on Large LCD Display AC/DC Voltage
Autoranging with Manual Override AC/DC Current
Relative zero, Data Hold, and Range Hold Diode Test
10A Fuse Protection Resistance
Overload protection and indication Capacitance
Auto Power Off saves battery life Frequency
Includes protective holster, batteries, Temperature
and test leads Continuity
CE Compliant Duty Cycle

Function Range Resolution Accuracy

DC Voltage 400mV 0.1mV ±(0.5% reading + 2 digits)
(V DC) 4V 0.001V ±(1.0% reading + 2 digits)
40V 0.01V
400V 0.1V
600V 1V ±(1.5% reading + 2 digits)
AC Voltage 400mV 0.1mV ±(2.0% reading + 30 digits)
(V AC) 4V 0.001V ±(1.5% reading + 3 digits)
(40 - 400Hz) 40V 0.01V
(40 - 200Hz for 400V 0.1V
400mV, 4V 600V 1V ±(2.0% reading + 4 digits)
ranges)
DC Current 400µA 0.1µA ±(1.5% reading + 3 digits)
(A DC) 4000µA 1µA
40mA 0.01mA
400mA 0.1mA
10A 0.01A ±(2.5% reading + 5 digits)

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Function Range Resolution Accuracy

AC Current 400µA 0.1µA ±(1.8% reading + 5 digits)
(A AC) 4000µA 1µA
(40 - 400Hz) 40mA 0.01mA
(40 - 200Hz for 400mA 0.1mA
400µA, 4mA 10A 0.01A ±(3.0% reading + 7 digits)
ranges)
Resistance 400Ω 0.1Ω ±(1.2% reading + 4 digits)
4kΩ 0.001kΩ ±(1.2% reading + 2 digits)
40kΩ 0.01kΩ
400kΩ 0.1kΩ
4MΩ 0.001MΩ
40MΩ 0.01MΩ ±(2.0% reading + 3 digits)
Capacitance 4nF 0.001nF ±(5.0% reading + 10digits)
40nF 0.01nF ±(5.0% reading + 7 digits)
400nF 0.1nF ±(3.5% reading + 5 digits)
4µF 0.001µF
40µF 0.01µF
200µF 0.1µF ±(5.0% reading + 5 digits)
Frequency 9.999Hz 0.001Hz ±(1.5% reading + 5 digits)
99.99Hz 0.01Hz
999.9Hz 0.1Hz ±(1.2% reading + 2 digits)
9.999kHz 0.001kHz
99.99kHz 0.01kHz
999.9kHz 0.1kHz
9.999MHz 0.001MHz ±(1.5% reading + 4 digits)
Sensitivity: 0.8V rms min. @ 20% to 80% duty cycle and <100kHz;
5Vrms min @ 20% to 80% duty cycle and > 100kHz.
Duty Cycle 0.1 to 99.9% 0.1% ±(1.2% reading + 2 digits)
Pulse width: 100µs - 100ms
Temp °F -4 to 1400°F 1°F ±(3.0% reading + 3 digits)
Temp °C -20 to 760°C 1°C (probe % not included)

Input Limits
Function Maximum Input
V DC, VAC 600V DC/AC
Ohms, Capacitance, Diode, Frequency, 250V DC/AC
Continuity
mA DC/AC 400mA DC/AC
10A DC/AC 10A DC/AC (30sec. max)

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NOTE: Accuracy is stated at 65o F to 83o F (18o C to 28o C) and less than 70% RH.
Diode Test Test current of 0.3mA maximum, open circuit voltage 1.5V DC typical
Continuity Check Audible signal will sound if the resistance is less than approximately 30Ω,
test current <0.7 mA
Temperature sensor Requires type K thermocouple
Input Impedance 7.5 MΩ (VDC and VAC)
Display 4000 count LCD
Overrange indication “OL” is displayed
Polarity Automatic (no indication for positive polarity); Minus (-) sign for negative
polarity.
Measurement Rate 2 times per second, nominal
Auto Power Off Meter automatically shuts down after 15 minutes of inactivity
Low Battery Indication “BAT” is displayed if battery voltage drops below operating voltage
Batteries Requires two 1U9535 AAA batteries
Fuses mA, µA ranges, 8Q6668, 0.5A/250V f blow
10A range, 212-2159 , 10A/250V fast blow
Operating Temperature 32o F to 122o F (0o C to 50o C)
Storage Temperature -4o F to 140o F (-20o C to 60o C)
Relative Humidity <70% operating, <80% storage
Operating Altitude 7000 ft (2000 meters) maximum.
Weight 9.17 oz. (260g).
Size 4.78” x 2.38” x 1.57” (121.5mm x 60.6mm x 40mm)
Safety For indoor use and in accordance with Overvoltage Category II, Pollution
Degree 2. Category II includes local level, appliance, portable equipment,
etc., with transient overvoltages less than Overvoltage Category III.
Replacement Lead Set 212-2158
Optional Temp Probe 8T0458

Don’t be surprised if the Compact Digital Multimeter becomes the most popular tool in the
shop. With questions on this value priced tool, please contact the Caterpillar Service
Technology Group Hotline at 309-675-6277.

Tool Hotline CSTG COSA Phone ++41-22-849 40 36

Caterpillar Service Technology Group CSTG COSA Fax ++41-22-849 49 29
Mail: 08-LC2184 Email: CSTG CSTG COSA Email: 36CSTG
1-309-675-6277 CSTG_Geneva@CAT.Com
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1-800-541-8665 (Illinois) COFA Phone 011-61-3-9953-9300
1-800-523-8665 (Canada)
1-309-675-6650 (Fax)

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