Introduction

Thank you very much for purchasing Sanwa Model PC20TK Digital Multimeter Kit.
The PC20TK is a digital multimeter kit that we have developed for educational use through a wealth of
our experiences and achievements.
Although primarily designed as a kit, this product provides eight modes including voltage and current,
as well as high durability, allowing you to use it for a broad range of purposes.
In order to ensure its best performance as a finished product, you need to learn the procedures for
properly assembling, adjusting and handling the PC20TK and making measurements.
Please thoroughly read this manual and make the best use of the PC20TK.
The instruction manual should be carefully kept along with the PC20TK.

Contents
[1] Warnings for Safe Use of Multimeter
1-1 Explanation of symbols ....................................................................................................................... 1
1-2 Warning messages .............................................................................................................................. 1
[2] Using the PC20TK
2-1 Intended uses and features ................................................................................................................. 2
2-2 Names of various parts........................................................................................................................ 2
2-3 Specification ........................................................................................................................................ 3
2-4 Explanation of functions ...................................................................................................................... 4
2-5 Preparations for measurement ............................................................................................................ 5
2-6 Measuring procedure........................................................................................................................... 5
2-7 Replacing the fuse and batteries ........................................................................................................ 11
2-8 Storage and others ............................................................................................................................. 11
[3] Basic Knowledge of Digital Multimeter
3-1 Analog vs. digital ................................................................................................................................ 12
3-2 Analog multitester (AMT) vs. digital multimeter (DMM) ...................................................................... 12
3-3 Construction of digital multimeter ...................................................................................................... 13
3-4 Working of input signal conversion section ........................................................................................ 14
3-5 Working of A/D conversion section .................................................................................................... 15
[4] Assembling
4-1 Soldering............................................................................................................................................. 20
4-2 Soldering procedure ........................................................................................................................... 20
4-3 Precautionary instructions for assembling ......................................................................................... 21
4-4 Color codes and symbols of components.......................................................................................... 21
4-5 Preparations for assembling ............................................................................................................... 23
4-6 Mounting and wiring components to printed circuit board (large) ..................................................... 24
4-7 Wiring the printed circuit board (small) (Fig. 4-9) ................................................................................ 27
4-8 Attaching the connector covers to the printed circuit board (small) (Fig. 4-10) ................................. 27
4-9 Mounting the readout (LCD), the printed circuit boards, and the dial plate ....................................... 27
4-10 Assembling the rear case ................................................................................................................... 29
4-11 Assembling and operation checks ..................................................................................................... 29
4-12 Adjustments ........................................................................................................................................ 30
4-13 Layout of components on the mounting surface................................................................................ 31
4-14 Circuit diagram of the PC20TK ........................................................................................................... 32
[5] Inspection and Calibration
5-1 Calibration procedure ......................................................................................................................... 33
5-2 Error rate ............................................................................................................................................. 34
5-3 Example of completing the table for test results ................................................................................ 34
** Table for Test Results.......................................................................................................................... 35
[6] Calculation Problems for Input Circuit ................................................................................................... 37
[7] Overview of Troubleshooting .................................................................................................................... 39
[8] After-sale Service (8-1) - (8-5)..................................................................................................................... 40

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