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VEGO

A auto ranging digital multi-meter

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Safety Instructions

To avoid possible electric shock, fire and personal injury, please read the before use.

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Accessories

EZ-hook clips, allowing maximum of 10A current flowing through, ideal for educational experiments where you need to free hands for writing and recording.

Thermocouple, where you can place the probe (round head) onto a substance surface to measure its temperature; use a Kapton tape if necessary

Features

VEGO is a cell-battery powered multi-meter featured with auto-ranging electrical parameter measurements on a 4000 count LCD backlit display. The multiple measurement functions, including AC/DC Voltages, Currents, Resistance, Capacitance, Conductivity and Temperature, make VEGO an ideal tool for teaching, learning and debugging electrical and electronics related subjects. All VEGO packages contain additional set of high quality alligator clip wires to free your hands during testing and debugging.

Functions

LCD Screen

Displays numerical measurement results with corresponding units.

SEL Button

Short press to select measurement functions that are available on the dash panel.

HOLD Button

Short press to hold the reading displayed on LCD screen; Long press (2s) to turn on the LCD backlight and flashlight on the back

Dashboard Knob

Rotate the knob to set the multi-meter to desired measurement mode (to be illustrated in section 4)

10A Current Port

Connect the RED test lead/probe to this port when measuring series current in [A] range. (If the series current is close to 10A, do not exceed 10 seconds).

Voltage Port

Connect the RED test lead/probe to this port when measuring voltage drop, diode, conductivity, capacitance, resistance, temperature and frequency and series current in [mA] range (<400mA).

COM Port

The common port for all measurements. Always connect the BLACK test lead/probe to this port for all measurements (except NCV).

Specifications

LCD Display

4000 count

Range

Auto-ranging

Material

ABS/PVC

Sampling rate

3 times/second

True RMS

YES

Date holding

YES

Screen backlight

YES

Low power indicator

YES

Automatic power-off

YES

Dimension

120*60*33mm

Unit Weight

137.5g

Operation Conditions

Temp

0~40 °C

RH

<75%

Storage Conditions

Temp

-20~60 °C

RH

<80%

Function

Max

Accuracy

Note

DC Voltage [V]

600V

±(0.5% + 3)

DC Voltage [mV]

400mV

±(0.5% + 3)

AC Voltage [V]

600V

±(1.0% + 3)

Frequency Response: 40Hz — 1kHz

AC Voltage [mV]

400mV

±(1.0% + 3)

Same

DC Current [A]

10A

±(1.2% + 3)

Maximum input current: 10A(No more than 10 seconds) Warning: Don't measure voltage in this position.

DC Current [mA]

400mA

±(1.2% + 3)

Same

AC Current [A]

10A

±(1.5% + 3)

Same

AC Current [mA]

400mA

±(0.5% + 3)

Same

Resistance

40MΩ

±(0.5% + 3)

DO NOT connect to a voltage source in this mode

Capacitance

4mF

±(4% + 4)

Frequency

3MHz

±(1% + 2)

Temperature

-30°C – 1000°C

(-22°F-1832°F)

DO NOT connect to a voltage source in this mode

Conductivity

YES (<50Ω)

Same

Diode

Yes

Same

NCV

Yes

Same

Measurement Modes

Rotating the Dashboard Knob to set VEGO to the desired measurement mode. There are 8 positions available from ‘a’ to ‘h’ as indicated in the figure below.

Position

Available Modes

Selection Method

a

Power off the device

N/A

b

DC voltage [0.4-600V]

AC voltage [0.4-600V]

AC voltage frequency

Automatic

Automatic

Press SEL once

c

DC voltage [0.04-400mV]

AC voltage [0.04-400mV]

AC voltage frequency

Automatic

Automatic

Press SEL once

d

Resistance [0.4Ω-40MΩ]

Diode forward biasing

Capacitance [4pF-4mF]

Conductivity [<50Ω]

Automatic

Press SEL once

Press SEL twice

Press SEL thrice

e

Temperature °C [-30-1000]

Temperature °F [-22-1832]

Automatic

Press SEL once

f

NCV [buzzer notification]

Automatic

g

DC current [0.4-10A]

AC current [0.4-10A]

Automatic

Automatic

h

DC current [0.04-400mA]

AC current [0.04-400mA]

Automatic

Automatic

Others

NCV (Non-contact Voltage)

VEGO has an internal magnetic sensor to detect the electromagnetic field of an AC voltage. In position f or NCV mode, the built-in buzzer will periodically sound while VEGO is in proximity of a AC voltage source (e.g. Line power). The buzzing frequency increases for higher AC voltage.

Current Measurement

In position g or [A] mode, the internal fuse can sustain 10A current for 10 seconds. To prevent blowing the fuse, DO NOT exceed 10A while measuring the current.

Automatic Power Off (APO)

By default setting, VEGO will trigger APO after 15 minutes of inactivity (the built-in buzzer will sound 5 times one minute before shutdown).

To resume the setting from APO, press SEL button so VEGO will resume back.

To disable APO, press and hold the SEL button first and then turn ON the device. The buzzer will sound 3 times to indicate the deactivation of APO.

Safety Instructions

When measuring, do not exceed the maximum measured value specified in the “Technical Specifications”.

Voltage below 36V is the safe voltage. When the voltage being measured is higher than 36V(DC) or 25V(AC), check whether the test leads are in reliable contact, are connected correctly, and are well insulated to avoid electric shock.

When changing functions and ranges, the test leads should leave the test point.

Select the correct function and range, and if there is an over-range, the display appears “OL”.

Attentions

  1. Except for battery and fuse replacement, DO NOT attempt to repair the meter or change inner circuit; please contact our technical support directly

  2. This product should NOT be stored or used under high temperature, high humidity, flammable, explosive and strong magnetic environments

  3. Clean the case with a damp cloth and a mild detergent. DO NOT use corrosives or solvents

  4. Turn OFF the meter before cleaning.

  5. Remove the battery if you don’t use the device for long time

- Unscrew the battery lid at the back

- Remove all batteries inside

- Replace new batteries of the same type

- Install the battery lid and fasten the screws

- Dispose the old batteries to proper recycle centers

- When replacing the fuse, please use the same size and type of fuse

When the display showssymbol, replace the batteries under the following steps:

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safety instructions
EZ-hook Clips
Thermocouple
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