TPI Autoranging Digital Multimeter 163
Full size DMM with analog bar graph; 1,000 DC volts and 750 AC volts; 0.5% DCV basic accuracy.
Includes
- Digital Multimeter
- 2 Each 1.5 Volt “AA” Batteries
- Fuse, 0.5 Amp
- Fuse, 10 Amp
- Test Lead Set
- Rubber Boot
Features
- 3260 count display
- 0.5% DCV basic accuracy
- 0 to 750 ACV; max resolution 1mV
- 0 to 1,000 DCV; max resolution 0.1mV
- 0 to 32.6MΩ; max resolution 0.1Ω
- Audible continuity
- 0 to 10 amps AC/DC; max resolution 0.1uA
- Analog bar graph
- cULus 61010-1
- CAT II - 1000V, CAT III - 600V
Features and Benefits
- Safety Meets CE and IEC 1010 requirements. UL Listed to U.S. and Canadian Safety Standards.
- Data Hold Holds the reading on the display.
- Range Allows you to either manual range or use auto range to select the appropriate range.
- Auto Off Preserves battery life. LCD shows oFF when in this mode.
- Large LCD Easy to read at all angles and the majority of lighting levels.
- Rubber Boot Added protection when the instrument is dropped.
The 163 is a hand-held autoranging DMM. The 163 measures ACV, DCV, ACA, DCA, Resistance, Diodes and Continuity.
Applications
- Thermocouples in furnaces or gas applications
- Heat anticipator current in thermostats
- Line voltage
- Voltage of direct drive DC motors
- Control circuit voltage
- Motor run and start capacitors
- Flame safeguard control current
- Heating element resistance (continuity)
- Compressor winding resistance
- Contactor and relay coil resistance
- Continuity of wiring
- Continuity of circuit breakers
- Temperature with optional temperature adapter
- Bar graph to indicate rapid fluctuations in measurements
Perform the following tests and/or measurements with the TPI 163 and the appropriate function:
HVAC/R
Function
DCmV • Thermocouples in furnaces or gas applications.
ACA • Heat anticipator current in thermostats.
ACV • Line voltage.
ACV or DCV • Control circuit voltage.
DCμA • Flame safeguard control current.
OHMS • Heating element resistance (continuity).
OHMS • Compressor winding resistance.
OHMS • Contactor and relay coil resistance.
OHMS • Continuity of wiring
DCmV • Temperature with optional temperature adapter (A310).
ALL • Bar graph to indicate rapid fluctuations in measurements.
Electrcial
Function
ACV • Measure line voltage.
OHMS • Continuity of circuit breakers.
DCV • Voltage of direct drive DC motors.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Is there a way to measure higher current with a TPI DMM?
TPI DMMs (except the 120 and 126) have the capacity to read up to 10A AC/DC. Optional adapters are available for all models to increase the current range. Our shunt adapters are available to increase the range up to 1,000A AC/DC.
2. What other adapters are available for TPI DMMs?
Various adapters including carbon monoxide (A771), pressure (A620/630), and clamp-on low current (A254) are available. Contact TPI for additional information.
3. Which of the TPI DMMs will measure temperature?
All TPI DMMs can measure temperature by using the optional A301 K-Type thermocouple temperature adapter.
4. Which TPI DMMs can measure DC millivolts?
All TPI DMMs measure millivolts. Models are available with 1 or 0.1 millivolt resolution.
5. Which TPI DMMs can measure DC microamps?
The TPI 126, 133, 135, 153, 163, 183, 190, 194, 196, and 440 all have this capability.
6. Which TPI DMMs will measure capacitance?
The TPI 135, 183, 190, 192, 194, and 440 all have this capability.
7. What is continuity?
Continuity refers to a test performed on wires and circuits to see if a break(open) exhists. If the wire or circuit is continuous, the resistance reading will be at or near zero. The continuity range on a meter provides audible indication of a continuous circuit, allowing quicker tests without having to take your eyes off the circuit or wire under test.