VEGO

A auto ranging digital multi-meter

Safety Instructions

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

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Accessories

Alligator clip

Alligator clip, allowing maximum of 10A current flowing through, ideal for educational experiments where you need to free hands for writing and recording.

Test lead

Test lead, allowing maximum of 10A current flowing through, ideal for probing surface mount components and test points on circuit board.

Thermocouple

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

❶

LCD Screen

Displays numerical measurement results with corresponding units.

❷

SEL Button

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

❸

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

❹

Dashboard Knob

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

❺

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).

❻

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).

❼

COM Port

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

Specifications

General 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%

Electrical Specifications

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.

The dashboard knob

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

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

- 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