Voltcraft VC-11 Digital-Multimeter, DMM, 2000 counts CAT III 250 V VC11 User Manual

Select the measuring range 

    

•  Check the measuring leads for continuity by connecting both measuring prods to one another. 

After that the value must be approx. 003.

•  Now connect the two measuring prods with the object to be measured (diode).
•  The display shows the continuity voltage in Millivolt (mV). Usual voltage values: silicon diode 

ca. 700 mV, germanium diode ca. 250 mV). If „1“ is indicated, the diode is measured in reverse 

direction or the diode is faulty (interruption).

•  After you finish testing, always switch the measuring device off. Turn the rotary switch to „OFF“.

With the two measuring ranges, you can test all batteries and accumulators with a nominal voltage of 9 V/1.5V or 1.2 V. The 

cells are slightly charged during testing, which corresponds to actual operation.
Select the respective measuring range 

. 

For 1.2 V accumulators, select the 1.5 V range
•  Connect the red measuring tip with the positive pole and the black measuring tip with the negative pole.
•  The contact voltage of the battery/accumulator is indicated on the display.

With new batteries or completely charged accumulators, the contact voltage is slightly higher than the stated nominal 

voltage.

•  After you finish testing, always switch the measuring device off. Turn the rotary switch to „OFF“.

In this range, the DMM works as a rectangular generator for testing audio switching or similar. In this measuring range, the 

measuring tips carry a signal of 65±5 Hertz and an amplitude of 3 Vpp.
Do not short-circuit the measuring cables in this measuring range.
Select the measuring range   .
•  Connect the two measuring tips with the measuring object (red = signal, black = reference mass).
•  After you finish testing, always switch the measuring device off. Turn the rotary switch to „OFF“.

      

Current measuring is possible in three ranges from 0 to 200 mA. All current measuring ranges are provided with fuses and thus
protected against overload.
Proceed as follows to measure DC voltages:
•  If you want to measure currents up to max. 2000 μA, set the rotary switch to the position „2000μA“ 

or the matching measuring range.

•  Now connect the two test prods in series with the object to be measured (battery, circuit etc.); the 

display indicates the polarity together with the currently measured value. 

If measuring is no longer possible (measuring value does not change, etc.), the internal fuse may have been  

triggered. See the next chapter to read about replacing the fuse.

•  After you finish testing, always switch the measuring device off. Turn the rotary switch to „OFF“.

The safety instructions below must be observed before the device is cleaned or maintained:

Do not use scrubbing agents or chemical agents containing petrol, alcohol or the like to clean the product. These could corrode 

the surface of the measuring instrument. The fumes are furthermore a health hazard and are explosive. Moreover, you should 

not use sharp-edged tools, screwdrivers or metal brushes or similar for cleaning.
To clean the device, the display or measurement lines, use a clean, dry lint-free anti-static cleaning cloth.

If no measurement data is shown on the display, the fuse is probably defective. The fuse is integrated in the red test prod in a
user-friendly position. To replace the fuse, proceed as follows:

  FUSED 0,5A  F CAT     250V 

  FUSED 0,5A  F CAT     250V 

  FUSED 0,5A  F CAT     250V 

Turn off the measuring instrument and remove both test prods from the device under test.
Unscrew the front end of the red test prod from the reaching area of the hands.
Replace the defective fuse with a fuse of the same type and nominal current (quick-acting 0.5 A/250 V fine-wire fuse).
Carefully screw the red test prod back together.

Operation of the measuring device requires two button cell batteries (LR44 or identical). A battery replacement is required when
the display becomes weaker.
To insert/replace the battery, proceed as follows:
•  Disconnect the measuring device from the measuring circuit and turn it off.
•  Loosen the casing screw on the rear and open the casing.
•  Place new batteries into the battery compartment observing the correct polarity. Always observe the indicated polarity.
•  Now, close the cover carefully again.

Suitable replacement batteries are available under order number 652044 (order 1 set of 2).

Electronic devices are recyclable waste and must not be disposed of in the household waste.
At the end of its service life, dispose of the product according to the relevant statutory regulations.
Remove any inserted (rechargeable) batteries and dispose of them separately from the product.

You as the end user are required by law (Battery Ordinance) to return all used batteries/rechargeable batteries. Disposing of 

them in the household waste is prohibited.

Contaminated (rechargeable) batteries are labelled with this symbol to indicate that disposal in the domestic 

waste is forbidden. The designations for the heavy metals involved are: Cd = Cadmium, Hg = Mercury, Pb = Lead 

(name on (rechargeable) batteries, e.g. below the trash icon on the left).
Used (rechargeable) batteries can be returned to collection points in your municipality, our stores or wherever 

(rechargeable) batteries are sold..

You thus fulfil your statutory obligations and contribute to the protection of the environment.

The multimeter  

does not function.

Are the batteries spent? 

Check the status.

No measuring value 

change.

Is the wrong measuring function active?
The internal overload fuse is defective.

2000 counts

Display

2.5 measurements per sec.

Measuring frequency

>1 MΩ

Input resistance

3 V/DC (2 x LR 44 or identical)

Operating Voltage

Operation: 0°C to 40°C, max. 80 % rel. air humidity (non-condensing)

Ambient conditions

103 x 52 x 27 (mm)

Dimensions (LxWxH)

ca. 80 g

Weight

Measurement tolerances
Statement of accuracy in ± (% of reading + display error in counts (= number of smallest points)). The accuracy is valid for 

one year at a temperature of +23°C ± 5°C, and at a relative humidity of less than 75 %, non-condensing. The warming-up 

time is about 1 minute.

Accuracy

Measuring range

Type of operation

±(1.5% + 2 counts)

200 mV

Direct voltage

±(2.5% + 2 counts)

2000 mV - 250 V

±(2.5% + 9 counts)

200 - 250 V

Alternating voltage
50 Hz

±(2.5% + 9 counts)

2000 µA - 200 mA

Direct current

±(2.5% + 5 Counts + 3 Ohm)

200 Ohm - 2000 kOhm

Resistance

Diode test. . . . . . .. . .. . .. . 

Test voltage: 1,3 V / test current 0,9 mA

Battery test. .  . . . . .. . .. . .. 

50 mA load current in 1.5 V range

 

 

5 mA load current in 9 V range

250 VDC or VACrms (rms = effective)

Voltage measurement

max. 200 mA DC, max. 250 VDC

Current measurement

Fine fuse 5 x 20 mm (F500mA/250V)

Quick-acting 500 mA, 250 V. May only be exchanged by an expert.

Overload protection

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