- Manual-ranging digital multimeter measures voltage, current, temperature, frequency, and capacitance, and performs diode and continuity tests.
- Average-sensing meter provides accurate readings when measuring linear loads where the current or voltage has a sinusoidal waveform.
- K-type thermocouple has a temperature range of -35 to +750 degrees C/-30 to +1400 degrees F.
- Magnetic hanger and built-in stand free hands for managing test leads.
- Meets IEC safety standard 61010-1 and is certified for Category II installations up to 1000V, Category III installations up to 600V, Class II, Degree 2 for indoor use.
Style:B&K Precision 2706B
The B&K Precision 2706B digital multimeter (also known as a
multitester) is an average-sensing, manual-ranging meter that
measures current, voltage, temperature, frequency, and
capacitance, and performs diode and continuity tests in
electrical applications. An audible continuity sensor confirms a
circuit conducts electricity, and a diode test detects proper
functioning of a circuit's diodes. Temperature measurements are
taken using a K-type thermocouple (included). The LCD is backlit
for readability in low light. It displays the present measurement
or the highest or lowest reading in a session, for tracking
sudden changes in readings. An alarm sounds when the test leads
are connected to the wrong jack for the measurement being taken.
The unit automatically turns off after 30 minutes of nonuse to
conserve battery life, and a low-battery indicator signals when
the meter's batteries need to be replaced. A magnetic strap is
included for hanging the meter from a metal door or surface for
hands-free use.
This average-sensing, or average-responding, meter provides
accurate readings when measuring linear loads, such as standard
induction motors and incandescent lights, where the current or
voltage has an undistorted waveform. It is a manual-ranging meter
that requires the operator to choose the appropriate operating
range for the property being measured. The LCD has a 2,000-count
resolution, meaning it can display up to 1,999 units (3-1/2
digits) before the operating range needs to be changed. It meets
International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) safety standard
61010 and is certified for Category II installations up to 1000V,
which covers large household appliances and devices connected to
a fixed power supply (such as refrigerators and air
conditioners), Category III installations up to 600V, which
covers items used with enclosed building circuit installations
(such as service panel parts, branch circuits, and fixed
installations that are connected directly to a building's AC
power supply), and Degree 2 for indoor use. The meter
includes a set of detachable test leads, a K-type thermocouple, a
spare fuse, a 9V battery, a magnetic hanger, and instructions.
Specifications
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Maximum alternating current (AC) input
200 milliamps (mA)
Maximum direct current (DC) input
200mA
Maximum AC voltage input
750V
Maximum DC voltage input
1000V
Maximum resistance detected
40 megaohms
Maximum capacitance
20 microfarads
Maximum frequency range
40 kHz
Other tests
Diode and continuity
Power supply
9V battery (one, installed)
Safety ratings
European Conformity (CE); International Electrotechnical
Commission (IEC) safety standard 61010-1; European Union EMC (EN)
EN61326
Weight
Approximately 10oz./285g (including battery and hanger)
Dimensions
165 x 78 x 42.5mm/6.5 x 3.1 x 1.7 inches (H x W x D)
H is height, the vertical distance from the lowest to highest
point; W is width, the horizontal distance from left to right; D
is depth, the horizontal distance from front to back.
Multimeters are electrical test meters that measure multiple
properties of an electrical circuit, such as current, voltage,
resistance, capacitance, and continuity. Available in handheld or
benchtop models, multimeters diagnose electrical problems in
electrical equipment, wiring, and power supplies. A variety of
probes, clamps, and leads can be used to connect the meter to a
circuit or device. Multimeters display information either in
analog or digital form. Factors that influence meter choice
include the electrical properties to be measured, the anticipated
range of results, and the desired level of protection against
transient voltage. Safety ratings are based on International
Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) standards for low-voltage test
equipment. IEC 61010 delineates four overvoltage installation
categories. In general, a meter with a category IV rating will
provide more protection against transient voltages than a meter
with a lower category rating.
B&K Precision manufactures test and measurement instruments for
research and development, production-line testing, and electronic
field service applications. The company, founded in 1951, is
headquartered in Yorba Linda, CA. It meets International
Organization for Standardization (ISO) standard 9001:2008 and is
compliant with Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) and
waste electronic and electrical equipment (WEEE) directives.
What's in the Box?
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* B&K Precision 2706B digital multimeter
* Set of test leads
* Spare fuse
* 9V battery (installed)
* K-type thermocouple
* Magnetic hanger
* Instructions