DIGITAL MICRO-OHM METER

(10A max.)

ABVOLT 53D

ABVOLT TECHNOLOGIES INCORPORATED

MUMBAI

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 INTRODUCTION

Model 53D is compact 31/2 digit. digital Micro Ohm Meter suitable for
measurement of resistance of cables, wires, small transformers,
motors winding, coils and contact resistance of switches,
connectors, relays and track resistance of PCB's etc; for the
manufacturers and incoming inspection of the same for the users,
testing and calibration centers and R & D Laboratories. The usage of
the latest MOSLSI Technology has helped in increasing the
reliability.

The actual value of the resistor is displayed on bright 7 segment type

of LED display. Four terminals measurement system for low values
provides measurement free from errors due to contact resistance
and test cables resistance.

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 SPECIFICATIONS
RANGE : 1 micro ohm to 19.99 kohms in 8 ranges
of 1999 micro ohm, 19.99 milli ohm,
199.9 milli ohm, 1999 milli ohm,
19.99 ohms, 199.9 ohms, 1999 ohms and
19.99 kohms

ACCURACY : + 0.5% + 2 digits in 1999 micro ohm,

19.99 milli ohm, 199.9 milli ohm & 1999
milli ohm ranges
± 0.2% ±2 digit in 19.99 ohms, 199.9
ohms, and 19.99 kohm ranges

DISPLAY : 3.5 digit, RED LED seven segment

TEST CURRENT & RESOLUTION :

Range Resolution DC Current

1999 micro ohm 1 micro ohm 10 Amp
19.99 mohm 0.01 micro ohm 10 Amp
199.9 mohm 0.1 micro ohm 10 Amp

1.999 ohms 0.001 ohm 1 amp

19.99 ohms 0.01 ohm 0.1 amp
199.9 ohms 0.1 ohm 0.01 amp
1999 ohms 1 ohm 0.001 amp
19.99 kohms 0.01 kohms 0.0001 amp

POWER : 230 V, 50Hz

SIZE : 133mm (H) x 245mm (W) x 270mm (D)

WEIGHT : 6 kgs (approx)

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 CONTROLS, CONNECTIONS & INDICATIONS
POWER ON : When turned on, the power is applied to the unit and
the display is turned on

RANGES : Select the range of the resistor to be tested . The usage

of lowest possible range is recommended to get highest accuracy
and better resolution, The settings for various ranges of resistance
values are given below

VALUE RANGE SETTING OF THE RANGE

1 micro ohm to1.999 milli ohm 1999 micro ohm

10 micro ohm to 19.99 milli ohm 19.99 milli ohm
0.1milli ohm to 199.9 milli ohm 199.9 milli ohm
1 mili ohm to 1.999 ohm 1999 milli ohm
0.01 ohm to 19.99 ohm 19.99 ohms
0.1 ohms to 199.9 ohm 199.9 ohm
1 ohms to 1999 to 1999 ohm
10 ohms to 19.99 kohms 19.99 kohm

TEST RESISTOR : Connect the terminals to the resistor under

measurement. In order to avoid signal pick-up from the environment
the usage of shielded for high value resistor is recommended.
In order to reduce the effects of contact
resistance of test terminals and resistance of test cables, four
terminal measurement system have been incorporated. Under this
arrangement the "ILo" and "IHi" terminal provides the precision
current to be passed through the resistor while " VLo" and "VHi"
terminals measure the voltage drop directly across current carrying
test terminals and cables are not measured by the DVM and display
of the true value of the resistance is provided.

DISPLAY : It display the value of the resistor or test element. It also

shows the over range indication as 1 if the value exceeds the set
range and also if there is an open circuit.

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 THEORY OF OPERATION

The basic principal used consists of precision current source

whose value is determined by the setting of range control. The
current from the current source is passed through test resistor and
the voltage drop across the test resistor is measured by a precision
digital milli voltmeter. Since the voltage drop across the test resistor
is directly proportional to its value, the display is also directly
proportional to its value. The value of currents and sensitivity of the
digital milli voltmeter have been so selected that the display value is
the same as the actual value of the resistance value. The decimal
point indication for the display of the value is also automatically
selected by the range control.

The mains voltage is applied to the primary winding of the

transformer through fuse and power ON switch. The voltages
generated at the two secondary windings of the transformer are
rectified, filtered and regulated by IC Circuit and associated
components. The various DC stabilized and regulated supplies are
made available from the power supply circuit are used in the
constant current generator and digital milli voltmeter circuits.

The value of constant current is determined by the setting of

RANGE CONTROL SWITCH which also determines the positions of
decimal indication for its various positions. The constant current
generated is fed to the test resistor terminals and the voltage
developed across the test resistor is measured by a precision 31/2
digit, Digital milli Voltmeter of 3.5 digit 7 segment LED display.

Four terminals connections for current source and digital milli

Voltmeter helps to avoid errors occuring in low resistance
measurements due to connector contact resistance and test cable.
The voltage drop across test resistor is directly applied to the digital
milli Voltmeter. The resistance of connectors and test leads for
voltage measurements are low as compared to the very high input
impedance of the digital milli Voltmeter and are negligible - Hence
this arrangement ensures the true measurement of low resistance
value without lead resistance.

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 FIRST TIME OPERATION

Before Turning the instrument 'ON ' ensure that the function and
usage of each control has to be properly understood. Incomplete
knowledge may give misleading results. It is recommended that the
user understands this manual before proceeding further

Before turning the instrument "ON", ensure that the earth pin of the
power plug is securely connected to earth (Power Line) ground.
Always use 3 – wire grounded outlet which conforms to the latest
electrical specifications.

Connect the power plug to 3 - wire grounded outlet . Turn on the

power and connect the test lead to the test resistor terminal of the
instrument. Black leads of the test leads should be connected to
Black terminals and similarly Red leads to Red terminals. Now
connect the other end of the two Red leads to one end of the test
resistor and the other end of the two Black leads to the other end of
the test resistor.

HOW TO GET ZERO :

Short VHi and VLo & adjust Zero using zero adjustment pot below
range selector switch.

WARM UP TIME : 5 to 10 minutes for stability of circuitry

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