ES51969

6,600 Counts Auto DMM

Auto power off (30min/15min)

Features

Sleep state indicative signal output

6,600 counts LCD display

Re-power on

100L QFP package

On-chip buzzer driver

3V DC power supply

Low battery detection for 3V or 9V battery

Conversion rate : 3 times/s

Full automatic measurement

Description

*Voltage measurement: 660.0mV 1000V

ES51969 is an integrated analog-to-digital

converter (ADC) with 6,600 counts LCD
*Resistance measurement: 660.0 66.00M
display, automatic range selection, and 3V DC
*Capacitance measurement: 6.600nF
66.00mF(6.6sec) (Taiwan patent no.: 453443)
power supply. Automatic range selection is
*Frequency counter: 660.0Hz 66.00MHz
provided for voltage (AC/DC) measurement,
Current modes for clamp meter with ZERO
resistance measurement, current measurement,
function
capacitance measurement, and frequency
Duty cycle measurement: 10.0% 94.9% (0.66sec)
counter. Expensive and bulky mechanical
Diode measurement
range switches are not required. Other features
Continuity check
include inrush function, relative value display,
4 ADP modes with external reference voltage and
zero feature for DCA clampmeter, VAHZ
independent ADP segment on LCD panel
data holding, maximum and
Temperature mode with internal scale translation function,
circuit from 0C to 0F
minimum value holding, duty cycle
Push functions:
measurement, diode measurement, temperature
*KEY function
measurement, continuity checking, low battery
*Range change function
detection, auto power off, re-power on,
*Inrush function: ACA for clampmeter only
backlight driver, buzzer driver and RS232 data
*Relative function
output.
*Current measurement: A/mA/A

*Zero function: DCA for clampmeter only

*VAHz function (Taiwan patent no.: 510502)

*Data hold function
*MAX/MIN function
*Back light function
High crest factor signal detection
(Taiwan patent no. 234661)
Band-gap reference voltage output
OL/UL state indicator in ADP modes.
CE selection (DC/AC 1010V, DC/AC 610V)
Serial data output (RS232 format)
LCD segment check when power on
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Application
Digital multimeter
Clamp meter
Thermometer

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40

35

25

20

15

10

ES51969

95

45

30

90

100

60

65

70

75

85

50

SEG14
SEG15
SEG16
SEG17
APOSEL
BKLIT
DSHIFT
RS232
FREQ
SLEEP
OHMC2
CSHCSH+
CA+
CAR1K
R9K
VBAR
VR1
OHMC1

V+
CREF+
CREFCINT
CAZ
BUFF
RAZ
IVSH
IVSL
OVX
OHMC
OVH
OVSG
OR1
VR5
VR4
VR3
VR2
TEST5
ACVL
ACVH
ADI
ADO
ADOHZ
VRH
VR
VA+
VAADP
SGND

REL
HOLD
RANGE
CESEL
BKSET
KEY
SLACDC
FC5
FC4
FC3
FC2
FC1
LBAT9
SDO
CC+
VDGND
AGND
AGND

80

VAHZ
MAX/MIN
VST
OSC2
OSC1
BKOUT
R_OVH
ENIR
ZERO
BUZIN
OR
BUZOUT
ANNUNC
BP1
BP2
BP3
BP4
SEG01
SEG02
SEG03
SEG04
SEG05
SEG06
SEG07
SEG08
SEG09
SEG10
SEG11
SEG12
SEG13

Pin Assignment

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Pin Description
Pin No

Symbol

Type

8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20

IVSH
IVSL
OVX
OHMC
OVH
OVSG
OR1
VR5
VR4
VR3
VR2
TEST5
ACVL

I
I
I
O
I
I
O
O
O
O
O
I/O
O

21

ACVH

22
23
24
25
26
27

ADI
ADO
ADOHZ
VRH
VR
VA+

I
O
I
O
I
I

28

VA-

29
30
31
32
33

ADP
SGND
OHMC1
VR1
VBAR

I
G
O
I
I

34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44

R9K
R1K
CACA+
CSH+
CSHOHMC2
SLEEP
FREQ
RS232
DSHIFT

O
O
I/O
I/O
O
O
O
O
I
I
I

45

BKLIT

1
2
3
4
5
6
7

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CREF+
CREFCINT
CAZ
BUFF
RAZ

O
I/O
I/O
O
I
O
O

Description

Output of on-chip DC-DC converter.

Positive connection for reference capacitor.
Negative connection for reference capacitor.
Integrator output. Connect to integral capacitor
Auto-zero capacitor connection.
Buffer output pin. Connect to integral resistor
Buffer output pin in high-speed mode. Connect to high-speed integral
resistor.
High current measurement input.
Low current measurement input
Input high voltage for resistance measurement
Filter capacitor connection for resistance mode below 6.600M range.
Output connection for resistance measurement
Sense low voltage for resistance measurement
Reference resistor connection for 660.0 range
Voltage measurement 10000 attenuator(1000V)
Voltage measurement 1000 attenuator(660.0V)
Voltage measurement 100 attenuator(66.00V)
Voltage measurement 10 attenuator(6.600V)
Test pin
DC signal low input in ACV/ACA mode. Connect to negative output of
external AC to DC converter.
DC signal high input in ACV/ACA mode. Connect to positive output of
external AC to DC converter.
Negative input of internal AC to DC OP Amp.
Output of internal AC to DC OP Amp.
Frequency input under voltage/current mode, offset to AGND.
Output of band-gap voltage reference. Typically 1.2V
Reference input voltage connection. Typically 400mV
For ADP mode. De-integrating voltage positive input. The input should
be higher than VA-.
For ADP mode. De-integrating voltage negative input. The input should
be lower than VA+.
Measurement input in ADP mode.
Signal Ground.
Filter capacitor connection for resistance mode under 660.0K range.
Measurement input.
In capacitance mode, a compensation capacitor is connected.
In temperature mode, it is used to control decimal point.
In A or mA modes, pull to V- to disable the 2 or m2 sign on LCD.
Connect to a precise 9K resister.
Connect to a precise 1K resister.
Negative auto-zero capacitor connection for capacitor measurement
Positive auto-zero capacitor connection for capacitor measurement
Positive connection to external capacitor.
Negative connection to external capacitor.
Filter capacitor connection for 6.600M range in resistance mode.
Sleep mode indicator, asserts low in SLEEP mode.
Frequency counter input, offset V-/2 internally by the chip.
Assert low to enable serial data output.
Pull to V- to have 0.01M resolution in 66.00M.
Pull to DGND or keep it float will change the resolution to 0.1M.
Back light function. Pulse low to set BKOUT pin output.
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APOSEL
47 - 63 SEG17 SEG01
64
BP4
65
BP3
66
BP2
67
BP1
68
ANNUNC

69

BUZOUT

70

OR

71
72
73
74
75

BUZIN
ZERO
ENIR
R_OVH
BKOUT

76
77
78

OSC1
OSC2
VST

79
80
81
82
83
84
85
86

MAXMIN
VAHZ
REL
HOLD
RANGE
CESEL
BKSET
KEY

87
88
89
90
91
92
93

SLACDC
FC5
FC4
FC3
FC2
FC1
LBAT9

94
95
96
97
98
99 - 100

SDO
C+
CVDGND
AGND

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O
O
O
O
O
O

Auto power off idle time selection.

LCD segment line 01 17
LCD backplane 4
LCD backplane 3
LCD backplane 2
LCD backplane 1
Square wave output at the backplane frequency, synchronized to BP1.
ANNUNC can be used to control display annunciator. Connect a LCD
segment to ANNUNC to turn it on; connect an LCD segment to its
backplane to turn it off.
O Outputs a 2KHz audio frequency signal for driving piezoelectric buzzer
when BUZIN is low.
O OL/UL state indicator in ADP modes. Origin state is low(V-), it goes to
high(DGND) only when the reading is over 6,600 counts. It comes
back to low only when the reading is less than 600 counts. It will keep
the state when the reading is between 600 and 6600 counts.
I
Pull to V- to enable the BUZOUT.
I
Pulse to V- to enable ZERO function.
I
Pull to V- to enable the INRUSH function.
I
Pull to V- to allow protection resistance increasing at OVH path
O If BKLIT function is enabled, this pin will change from 3V to +3V
for 60 sec, once press BKLIT pin again within 60 sec, this pin will
change back to 3V.
I
Crystal oscillator input connection
O Crystal oscillator output connection
I
Set to V- to enable the auto range voltage mode to start from 660.0V
range.
I
Pulse to V- to enable MAX/MIN function.
I
Pulse to V- to enable VAHZ mode.
I
Pulse to V- to enable Relative function.
I
Pulse to V- to enable HOLD function.
I
Pulse to V- to enable manual mode and manual range selection.
I
CE selection feature control pin.
I
Set to V- to change the backligh idle time from 60 sec. to 180 sec.
I
Pulse to V- to change mode. In ADP mode, if this pin is connected to
V-, the buzzer output will be off when the ADP input overflows.
In ACA modes for Clampmeter (FC5=low), pulse low to V- could
enable Inrush function.
I
Select initial state. Please refer to page 14
I
Switch 5 for function selection.
I
Switch 4 for function selection.
I
Switch 3 for function selection.
I
Switch 2 for function selection.
I
Switch 1 for function selection.
I
Low battery configuration. If 3V battery is used, connect it to AGND.
The default low-battery threshold voltage is 2.3V. If 9V battery is
used, the low battery annunciator is displayed when the voltage of
this pin is less than VRH (-1.2V)
O RS232 compliant serial data output.
O Positive capacitor connection for on-chip DC-DC converter.
O Negative capacitor connection for on-chip DC-DC converter.
P
Negative supply voltage. Connecting to battery negative terminal.
P/G Digital ground. Connecting to battery positive terminal.
P/G Analog ground.

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Absolute Maximum Ratings

Characteristic
Supply Voltage (V- to AGND)
Analog Input Voltage
V+
AGND/DGND
Digital Input
Power Dissipation. Flat Package
Operating Temperature
Storage Temperature

Rating
-4V
V- -0.6 to V+ +0.6
V+ (AGND/DGND+0.5V)
AGND/DGND (V- -0.5V)
V- -0.6 to DGND +0.6
500mW
0 to 70
-25 to 125

Electrical Characteristics
TA=25, V- = -3V
Parameter
Power supply
Operating supply current
In DCV mode
Voltage roll-over error
Voltage nonlinearity
Input Leakage
Low battery flag voltage
Zero input reading
Reference voltage and open circuit
voltage for 660 measurement

Symbol
Test Condition
VIDD
Normal operation
ISS
In sleep mode
REV 10M input resistor
NLV

Best case straight

line

VREF

V- to AGND
10M input resistor
100K resistor
between VRH and
AGND
-3.5V V -2.2V

Peak to peak backplane

drive voltage
Counter time base period
Open circuit voltage for
measurement (except 660)

Internal pull-high to 0V
current

Internal pull-low to Vcurrent

AC frequency response at 6.600V
range
Reference voltage temperature
coefficient

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TCRF

fOSC = 4MHZ
and Continuity
Mode
Between V- pin and
HOLD, RANGE,
KEY, FC1, FC2,
FC3, FC4, FC5,
BKLIT,MAXMIN
Between V- pin
and RS232
Between GND Pin
and SLACDC
1%
5%
100K
resister
Between
VRH
0<TA<70
5

Min.
-3.5

Typ.
-3.0
1.9
2.5

Max
-2.2
2.2
5
0.1

Units
V
mA
A
%F.S1

0.1

%F.S

-10
-2.4
-000

1
-2.3
000

10
-2.2
+000

PA
V
counts

-1.3

-1.2

-1.1

3.1

3.2

3.3

sec

-0.86

-0.78

-0.70

1.2

11

1.5

40-400
400-2000

HZ

50

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-1.5

1.5

%F.S

-3

digits

Capacitance measurement
accuracy

6.6nF 66mF

Note:
1.Full Scale
2.Above specification from 6.6nF to 6.6uF ranges are specified under REL mode.

Function Description
1. Operating Modes
1.1 Voltage Measurement
A re-configurable voltage divider automatically provides a suitable range in voltage
measurement mode. The following table summarizes the full-scale ranges in each
configuration.
Configuration
VR1
VR2
VR3
VR4
VR5

Full Scale Range

660.0mV1
6.600V
66.00V
660.0V2
1000V

Divider Ratio
1
1/10
1/100
1/1000
1/10000

Resister Connection
VR1 (10M)
VR2 (1.111M)
VR3 (101K)
VR4 (10K)
VR5 (1K)

Note:
1.

660.0mV range only exists in manual mode

2.

If VST is set to V- level, the auto range mode will start from 660.0V range. 660.0mV 66.00V
ranges only exist in manual mode.

1.1.2 CE selection
ES51969 has a CE selection feature archived by configuring a CESEL pin. If pin
CESEL is connected to V-, ES51969 will have a 610.0V overflow level in DC and AC
660.0V ranges. And the 1000V range will not occur anymore. If pin CESEL is
connected to DGND or floating, the ES51969 will have a 1010V overflow level in DC
1000V range and have a 1010V overflow level in AC 1000V range. The meter will
Show OL when the measuring signal reaches the overflow level. The configuration of
CESEL is listed below.
CESEL
DGND or floating
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1010V
610.0V
6

ACV
1010V
610.0V
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1.1.3 HCF signal detection

ES51969 provides detection of high-crest-factor (HCF) signal in ACV mode. ES51969
senses the signal and determines it as HCF if the Vpp is large enough. Once the signal
is determined as HCF, ES51969 will jump up one measuring range regardless of current
measurement value. It takes 60ms to jump one range up. The jumping up process will
continue until the maximum range is reached. With HCF detection, a more accurate
result could be obtained. For example, when a input signal with Vpp=300V,
Vrms=60V(CF=5) was applied, traditional DMMs might stay at 66V range but shows
counts with the amount of error up to 10% or even bigger. The error rises from limited
input/output swing at internal ADC. With HCF detection, DMM will stay at 660V range
and exhibits more accurate results.
In addition to accuracy improvement, HCF will speed up the measuring process for
high voltage signals. For example, a 1000Vrms is applied, ES51969 will take about
180ms (3 HCF jumps) to enter 1000V range. And it takes 1 or 2 measuring processes to
obtain the stable result. Thus a stable LCD reading could be obtained within 1 sec.
In determining whether the input signal is HCF, ES51969 senses the signal at VR1 for
fast response. However if a signal consists of a small ac part and a large enough dc part,
ES51969 might incorrectly treat it as HCF. This could incur range-looping phenomenon,
i.e., the measurement could not settle to a specific range. When this phenomenon
happens and keeps over 5 seconds, ES51969 will change the UL level to 460 or lower
counts (the default UL level is 500 counts in ACV mode). The measurement range will
stay at the higher one mostly, so the range-looping phenomenon will not occur again.

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1.1.4 The true RMS-to-DC conversion with ES636

If ES636 is used for true RMS-to-DC measurement, the test circuit is shown in Figure 1.
Make ADO and ADI pin short, and keep TEST5 pin float. Connect OVSG pin to
AGND through a switch in ACV measurement mode.

10K

10K

ES636

-Vs

4.7u
+
1
2
3
4
5
6
7

ES51969

-Vs +Vs
5K

4.7u

OVSG
OR1
VR5
VR4
VR3
VR2
TEST5
ACVL

99.5
1K
10K
101K
1.111M

ACV

10K

+Vs
14
13
12
11
10 100
9
8
1K +Vs

TL061

1 100K

N2

N1

1.5K
-Vs

+Vs

1M

100K

500K
3.3u
+

-Vs

ACVH

0.47u

ADOHZ

-Vs
ADI
ADO
AGND

Figure 1. The true RMS-to-DC conversion with ES636

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1.2 Resistance Measurement

A re-configurable divider automatically provides a suitable full-scale range in resistance
measurement mode. The following table summarizes the full-scale ranges and the
reference resistors in each configuration. In 66M range, the resolution is 0.1M, if
SHIFT is floating or connected to DGND. It will be changed to 0.01M, if DSHIFT is
pulled to V-.
Configuration
OR1
OR2
OR3
OR4
OR5
OR6

Full Scale Range

660.0
6.600K
66.00K
660.0K
6.600M
66.00M

Relative Resistor
OR1
VR5
VR4
VR3VR1
VR2VR1
VR1

Equivalent value
100
1K
10K
100K
1M
10M

1.3 Current measurement for multimeter

ES51969 has 2 automatic and 1 manual current measurement modes for multimeter.
The following table summarizes the full-scale range of each mode. When ES51969
operates in the current measurement modes for multimeter, It takes high input from pin
IVSH or IVSL, low input from pin SGND and reference voltage from pin VR.
2
VBAR
Mode
FC1~4
Full Scale
Input Terminal
Automatic1
1,1,0,1
1
660.0A / 6600A 3IVSL/IVSH V.S. SGND
Automatic2
1,1,1,1
1
66.00mA / 660.0mA 3IVSL/IVSH V.S. SGND
Manual
0,0,0,0
X
66.00A
IVSH V.S. SGND
Note:
1. Connect VBAR to V- will disable the 2 / m2 symbol on LCD panel, so in the mV range of voltage
measurement, this pin must keep floating.
2. The typical connection of input terminal is as the schematic below:

Vin*
9R

100K

100K

IVSL
IVSH

*The voltage results from the current flows through resistors R and 9R. Its input range is up to 3.3Vrms.

1.4 Current measurement for clampmeter

ES51969 has 2 automatic and 4 manual current measurement modes for Clampmeter.
The following table summarizes the full-scale range of each mode. When ES51969
operate in the automatic mode1&2, it takes high input from IVSH/IVSL (higher
range/lower range), low input from SGND and reference voltage from VR. When
ES51969 operate in the manual mode1~4, It takes high input from ADP, low input from
SGND and reference voltage from VA+ and VA-.
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VBAR
Mode
FC1~4
Full Scale
Input Terminal
Automatic1
1,1,0,1
0
660.0A / 6600A
IVSL/IVSH V.S. SGND
Automatic2
1,1,1,1
0
66.00A / 660.0A
IVSL/IVSH V.S. SGND
Manual1
1,1,0,0
X
6.600A
ADP V.S. SGND
Manual2
1,0,0,0
X
66.00A
ADP V.S. SGND
Manual3
1,0,1,0
X
660.0A
ADP V.S. SGND
Manual4
1,0,0,1
X
6600A
ADP V.S. SGND
Note:
1. Connect VBAR to V- will disable the 2 / m2 symbol on LCD panel, so in the mV range of voltage
measurement, this pin must keep floating.
2. In DC current modes for clampmeter, ES51969 provides Zero function for offset removing.
3. In AC current modes for clampmeter and FC5 is set to low, ES51969 provides an Inrush function to
measure the inrush current of a motor when its starting up.
4. The typical connection of input terminal is as the schematic below:

Vin*

IVSL

9R

RL

IVSH

*The voltage results from induced current flows through a load resistor. Its input range is up to 3.3Vrms.

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1.5 Capacitance Measurement

The following table summarizes the eight ranges of capacitance measurement mode.
Configuration
C1
C2
C3
C4
C5
C6
C7
C8

Full Scale Range

6.600nF
66.00nF
660.0nF
6.600uF
66.00uF
660.0uF
6.600mF
66.00mF

Relative Resistor
VR1
VR2
VR3
VR4
R9K / R1K
R9K / R1K
R9K / R1K
R9K / R1K

Measurement Period
0.33 sec
0.33 sec
0.33 sec
0.33 sec
0.66 sec
1.32 sec
1.32 sec
6.60 sec

Note:
1. In order to obtain an accurate reading, a capacitor must be discharged before measurement begins. The
chip has a built-in discharge mode to automatically discharge the capacitor. In discharge mode, the
LCD displays dIS.C
2. Discharging through the chip is quite slow. We recommend users to discharge the capacitor with some
other apparatus.
3. In capacitance mode for clamp-meter (FC1~4={0,1,1,0}, SLACDC=1), the C1~C3 ranges will not
occur whatever in the automatic or manual operation. When R_OVH (pin74) is pulled to V- in this
mode, the charging current for 660uF-6.6mF is reduced. The 66.00mF range will be omitted.
OVH path resistance is allowed to be increased. (For better high voltage protection)

.
1.6 Continuity Check
Continuity check shares the same configuration with 660.0 manual resistance
measurement mode and has buzzer output to indicate continuity. The buzzer generates
2KHz beep whenever the reading is less than 30. When R_OVH (pin74) is pulled to
V- in this mode, the buzzer generates 2kHz beep when ever the reading is less than
50.
1.7 Diode Measurement
Diode measurement mode shares the same configuration with 6.600V manual voltage
measurement mode and has buzzer output to indicate continuity. The buzzer generates a
2KHz sound whenever the reading is less than 30mV. If the test circuit is open or the
voltage drop between the two ports of the device(diode) under test is larger than 2V, the
LCD panel will show OL.

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1.8 Frequency counter

The time base of the frequency counter is derived from an external crystal oscillator by
Tcounter =

4,000,000
Fosc

where Fosc is the frequency of the crystal oscillator. Thus, the counter has a 1-second
time base when a 4MHz oscillator is used. The frequency counter can select the proper
range automatically or manually. Auto-range operation extends over six decades, from
660.0Hz to 66.00MHz. The following table summarizes the full-scale range of the
frequency counter.
Range
FR1*
FR2
FR3
FR4
FR5
FR6

Full Scale
660.0Hz
6.600KHz
66.00KHz
660.0KHz
6.600MHz
66.00MHz

*If input frequency is less than 10.0Hz, ES51969 will show 00.0Hz.

1.9 Duty cycle measurement

In frequency mode, press the VAHZ bottom will force ES51969 enter duty cycle
measurement mode. The duty cycle measurement mode takes high input from FREQ
pin, and low input from SGND pin. The annunciator % on LCD panel indicates
whether the duty cycle measurement mode is activated. When the duty cycle is less
than 10.0%, the LCD panel shows UL and the UL bit of RS232 data becomes high.
When the duty cycle is more than 94.9%, the LCD panel shows OL and the OL bit of
RS232 data becomes high. If the frequency of input signal is less than 10.0Hz, the LCD
panel also shows UL and the UL bit of RS232 data becomes high. ES51969 also
provides a single duty cycle mode, which FC1~FC4 = {1,1,1,0}, as an independent
rotary switch for the meters without a frequency mode configured.
1.10 Temperature measurement mode
Temperature measurement mode takes input signal from ADP pin and reference voltage
from (VA+ - VA-). ES51969 has a built-in C-to-F scale translation circuit, and only
needs an external C scale application circuit. The application circuit for F scale is not
required. In temperature measurement mode, the default range is 6600 C or F. The
VBAR pin is used to control the first decimal point (DP1) on the LCD panel. When
VBAR is pulled to V-, DP1 will be turned on and the full scale becomes 660.0 C or F.
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1.11 Auto power off and Idle Time selection

ES51969 has a default auto power off function. If the meter is idle for more than the
given Idle Time, the chip automatically turns the power off. The idle time to trigger the
auto power off function is determined by pin APOSEL. If pin APOSEL is connected
to V-, the Idle Time will be set to 15 minutes. If pin APOSEL is connected to DGND or
floating, the Idle Time will be set to 30 minutes. When APO happens, the state of the
meter is saved. The APO sign on the LCD panel indicates whether the auto power off is
enabled or not. In some cases, user might want to disable Auto power off. There are two
ways to disable this feature as following:
1. Power on the meter when any of the push functions, except for HOLD, is pressed
down.
2. In addition, when RS232 output is active, the auto power off function is also
disabled.
Note: Powering on the meter while pressing HOLD and lasts 2 seconds turns on all
LCD segments until HOLD is pressed again.
1.12 Sleep
The meter enters sleep mode after auto power off. The SLEEP pin asserts low (-3V) in
the sleep mode, and asserts high (+3V, not 0V) after re-power on.
1.13 Re-power on
After auto power-off, pushing any of the push function or changing the rotary mode can
turn on the meter again. If the meter is re-powered on by changing the rotary mode, the
saved state is cleared. If the meter is re-powered on by push functions, the chip restores
the saved state and enters HOLD mode. The LCD displays the saved value.

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2. Measurement Mode Switching

Measurement mode depends on the logic level of SLACDC, FC1, FC2, FC3, FC4, FC5,
and KEY. When FC5 is high, the measurement mode list is below.
SLACDC
0
0
0
0
X
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
X

FC1
1
1
1
0
1
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
0
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0

FC2
0
1
1
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
1
0
1
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
1
1

FC3
1
0
1
0
1
0
0
1
0
1
0
1
1
1
0
1
0
1
0
0
0
1
0
1
0
1
1
1
0
0

FC4
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
1

Mode
Voltage Measurement
123
Auto DC Current Measurement(A)
123
Auto DC Current Measurement(mA)
1
66A DC Current Measurement(A)
Duty Cycle Measurement
2
Manual DC 6.600A
2
Manual DC 66.00A
2
Manual DC 660.0A
2
Manual DC 6600A
Resistance Measurement
Continuity Check
Resistance Measurement
Frequency Measurement
Capacitance Measurement
Temperature Measurement
Voltage Measurement
123
Auto AC Current Measurement(A)
123
Auto AC Current Measurement(mA)
1
66A AC Current Measurement(A)
2
Manual AC 6.600A
2
Manual AC 66.00A
2
Manual AC 660.0A
2
Manual AC 6600A
*ADP0
*ADP1
*ADP2
*ADP3
Capacitance Measurement (Clamp)
Temperature Measurement
Resistance Measurement

X means dont care.

Function of KEY
DCV ACV
DCA ACA
DCA ACA
DCA ACA

DCA ACA
DCA ACA
DCA ACA
DCA ACA
Continuity
Continuity Diode
Continuity Diode

ACV DCV
ACA DCA
ACmA DCmA
ACA DCA
ACA DCA
ACA DCA
ACA DCA
ACA DCA

Diode

*When FC5 is high, the ADP0, ADP1, ADP2 and ADP3 modes can display minus sign.
1

These modes could be designed for multimeter current modes, please refer to section 1.3.

These modes could be designed for clampmeter current modes, please refer to section 1.4.

These modes could be designed for clampmeter 2-range automatic voltage modes, please refer to

section 1.5.

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When FC5 is low, the KEY bottom is used to enable Inrush function in ACA modes for
clampmeter. The measurement mode list is below.
SLACDC
0
0
0
0
X
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
X

FC1
1
1
1
0
1
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
0
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0

FC2
0
1
1
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
1
0
1
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
1
1

FC3
1
0
1
0
1
0
0
1
0
1
0
1
1
1
0
1
0
1
0
0
0
1
0
1
0
1
1
1
0
0

FC4
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
1

Mode
DC Voltage Measurement
123
Auto DC Current Measurement(A)
123
Auto DC Current Measurement(mA)
1
66A DC Current Measurement(A)
Duty Cycle Measurement
2
Manual DC 6.600A
2
Manual DC 66.00A
2
Manual DC 660.0A
2
Manual DC 6600A
Resistance Measurement
Continuity Check
Diode Measurement
Frequency Measurement
Capacitance Measurement
Temperature Measurement ()
AC Voltage Measurement
123
Auto AC Current Measurement(A)
123
Auto AC Current Measurement(mA)
1
66A AC Current Measurement(A)
2
Manual AC 6.600A
2
Manual AC 66.00A
2
Manual AC 660.0A
2
Manual AC 6600A
*ADP0
*ADP1
*ADP2
*ADP3
Capacitance Measurement (Clamp)
Temperature Measurement ()
Resistance Measurement

KEY

4
Inrush function
4
Inrush function

Inrush function
Inrush function
Inrush function
Inrush function

X means dont care.

*When FC5 is low, ADP0, ADP1, ADP2 and ADP3 modes can NOT display minus sign.
1

These modes could be designed for multimeter current modes, please refer to section 1.3.

These modes could be designed for clampmeter current modes, please refer to section 1.4.

These modes could be designed for clampmeter 2-range automatic voltage modes, please refer to

section 1.5.
4

In these modes, inrush function is available only when VBAR is pulled to V-.

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3. Push function
All the enabled push functions will be reset when the measurement mode is changed by
rotary switch. Change measurement mode by KEY function will reset enabled Range,
Hold, Max/Min, REL and Zero functions. The following table lists the available
function versus every measurement mode.
Function

Range

Hold

Max/Min

REL

Zero

VAHz

Inrush

AC

DC

AC

AC

Resistance

Frequency

Duty cycle

Capacitance

Continuity

Diode

Temperature

Mode

Voltage
1

2-Range Auto
Voltage mode
2
Current Mode
for Multimeter
3
Current Mode
for Clampmeter

Note:
1

Include auto 66.00V/660.0V and auto 660.0V/1000V modes, please refer to section 1.5.

Include automatic A, automatic mA and manual 66A modes, please refer to section 1.3.

Include 2 automatic modes and 4 manual modes, please refer to section 1.4.

3.1 HOLD
HOLD mode makes the meter stop updating the LCD panel. This mode can be nested in
most of the special modes. Enabling HOLD function in automatic mode makes the
meter switch to manual mode, but the full-scale range remains the same. HOLD
function can be cancelled by changing the measurement mode, pressing RANGE, or
push HOLD again.
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3.2 Range
RANGE pin switches to and from automatic and manual mode, and while in manual
mode, changes the full-scale range. The following figure shows the state transition.

Automatic
Mode

1 push < 1 sec

Manual
Mode

1 push > 1 sec

Range up
1 push < 1 sec

Measurement Mode

Auto

V(DC/AC)

VR2 VR5

Auto 66V/660V
(DC/AC)

R1 R2

Auto 660V/1000V
(DC/AC)

R1 R2

Auto A(DC/AC)

R1 R2

Auto mA(AC/DC)

R1R2

66 A(DC/AC)
Auto 66A/660A
(DC/AC)

fixed
R1R2

Auto 660A/6600A
(DC/AC)

R1R2

Capacitance

C1 C8

Clamp Capacitance
(When R_OVH is
floating)
Clamp Capacitance
(When R_OVH is
pulled to V-)

Manual
VRi VRi + 1,
VR5 VR1
R1 R2,
R2 R1
R1 R2,
R2 R1
R1 R2,
R2 R1
R1 R2
R2 R1
fixed
R1 R2
R2 R1
R1 R2
R2 R1
Ci Ci + 1,
C8 C1

Control Range

Initial Range

660.0mV 1000V

6.600V

66.00V 660.0V

66.00V

660.0V 1000V

660.0V

660.0A 6600A

660.0A

66.00mA 660.0mA

66.00mA

66.00A

66.00A

66.00A 660.0A

66.00A

660.0A 6600A

660.0A

6.600nF 66.00mF

6.600nF

C4 C8

Ci Ci + 1,
C8 C4

6.600F 66.00mF

6.600F

C4 C7

Ci Ci + 1,
C7 C4

6.600F 6.600mF

6.600F

660.0 66.00M

660.0

660.0
6.600V

660.0
6.600V

660.0Hz 66.00MHz

660.0Hz

OR1 OR6

Continuity
Diode

fixed
fixed

Frequency

FR1 FR6

ORi ORi + 1,
OR6 OR1
fixed
fixed
FRi FRi + 1
FR6 FR1

Note: Pushing RANGE resets all existing special modes.

3.3 KEY
See Section Measurement Mode Switching for the function of this pin.
In ACA modes for clampmeter, pulse low to V- could enable Inrush Function.
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REL + HOLD
In REL mode, the LCD panel displays DN+K - DN, where N = 1, 2, 3, , DN is the last
value before REL is pushed, and DN+K is the current value. The meter returns to normal
operation if REL is pressed again. Pressing HOLD in REL mode makes the meter stop
updating the LCD panel.
push REL

Original State
(Auto/Manual)
push REL

push HOLD

RELactive.

RELandHactive.

The relative value

Hold the relative value

push HOLD

Note: Its possible that the relative value exceeds 6,600 or 6,600 counts, but never
exceeds 9,999 or 9,999 counts. Such relative values are displayed. The LCD shows
OL in REL mode only if DN or DN+K is more than 6,600 counts or the relative value is
more than 9,999.
3.4 Max/Min + HOLD
The meter displays the maximum or minimum value of the input in Max/Min mode.
When Max/Min is pressed for the first time, the meter displays the maximum value.
The meter displays the minimum value, when it is pressed again. When Max/Min is
pressed for the third time, the meter displays current value. The meter returns to normal
operation if Max/Min is pressed and held for longer than one second. Pressing HOLD
in Max/Min mode makes the meter stop updating the maximum or the minimum value.

1 push<1s

Original state
(Automatic/manual)

1 push>1s

1 push>1 sec

1 push>1 sec

MAX active 1push<1s MIN active 1push<1s Max MIN blink

min value
current value
max value
Push HOLD

1push<1s

Push HOLD

Push HOLD

MAXMIN H blink
MIN H active
MAX H active
hold max value. 1push<1s hold min value. 1push<1s hold current value.
1push<1s

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3.5 Relative + Max/Min + HOLD

Max/Min mode can be nested in REL mode. The meter displays the maximum or
minimum value relative to the reference when Max/Min is pressed in REL mode.
Pressing HOLD under REL + Max/Min makes the meter stop updating the LCD panel.
Original State
(Auto/Manual)
Push REL

Push REL

RELactive.
The relative value
Push Max/Min > 1s

Push Max/Min
RELandMaxactive.

RELandMinactive.

RELMaxMin

Maximum rel. value

Minimum rel. value

blink. Current rel. value

Push Max/Min

Push Max/Min

Push HOLD

REL,Max,
Hactive. Hold
max. rel. value

Push HOLD

Push HOLD
REL,
Push Max/Min

Min,
Hactive. Hold
min. rel. value

Push Max/Min

REL
Max
,
Min
,
,
Hblink. Hold the
current rel. value

Push Max/Min

3.6 INRUSH function

ES51969 provides a INRUSH function for AC current measurement for
clampmeter to dectect the starting-up current of a motor. Connect pin ENIR to V-, or
the INRUSH function will be not available. In ACA modes for clampmeter and the FC5
is set to low, press KEY buttom will force meter to enter INRUSH mode. Then LCD
displays - - - - until the motor starting up and being detected. The detection will be
done only one time and the output reading will be hold. When it done, press KEY could
enter INRUSH mode again.To exit INRUSH mode, press KEY buttom more than one
second. Enter INRUSH mode in automatic ACA modes will force the range be locked
in higher one. The test circuit and flow chart for inrush function is located at next pages.
Any change of the component value may have influence on the INRUSH characteristic.
So its not recommended to have any change on these component value. For INRUSH
function, an external true RMS-to-DC ES636 IC must be required.

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Press KEY>1sec
Normal
State

Press KEY

Inrush Mode Detected

Inrush Mode
Wait for signal
LCD shows Reading
Press KEY

Flow chart of Inruch function

100K

Vin

-400mV

-Vs +Vs

10K

10K

ES636

-Vs

1
2
3
4
5
6
7

2
3

+Vs
14
13
12
11
10 100
9
8
1K +Vs

TL061

ACVH

1 100K

N2

N1

1.5K
-Vs

+Vs

1M

100K

500K
3.3u
+

ES51969

4.7u

TEST5
ACVL

10K

VAVA+

5K
4.7u
+

ADP

0.47u

-Vs

ADOHZ

-Vs
ADI
ADO
AGND

Inrush function test circuit for manual current mode of clampmeter.

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Vin*

ES636

200
-Vs

IVSH

TEST5
ACVL
ACVH

+Vs
14
13
12
11
10 100
9
8
1K +Vs

+Vs
1M

100K

500K
2.2u
+

IVSL

ES51969

4.7u
+
1
2
3
4
5
6
7

9R

0.47u

-Vs

4.7u

ADOHZ

-Vs
ADI
ADO
AGND

*Input full-scale range is up to 3.3V rms.

Inrush function test circuit for 2-range automatic current mode of clampmeter
3.7 ZERO function
In manual DC 6.600A, 66.00A, 660.0A and 6600A, auto DC 66.00A/660.0A and auto
DC 660.0A/6600A mesurement modes, ES51969 provides Zero function to remove the
residual current value. Push ZERO bottom less than one second to enter Zero mode. In
Zero mode, the LCD panel displays DN+K - DN, where N = 1, 2, 3, , DN is the last
conversion value before Zero is pushed, and DN+K is the current conversion value. If
Zero is pushed again in Zero mode, the meter will refresh the DN value and displays the
DN+K - DN again. The meter returns to normal operation if Zero is pressed and held for
longer than one second. Pressing HOLD in Zero mode makes the meter stop updating
the LCD panel. In 2-range auto DCA modes for clampmeter (660.0A/6600A or
66.00A/660.0A), the system will stay in automatic mode, even if the Zero function is
activated. In other words, It could achieve real automatic operation. In automatic mode,
Zero function could not be entered from higher range, but it could be still activated if
current range is lower one. This is because most residual current value is so small that
the range could not be higher one in automatic mode. When enter Zero mode from
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lower range, the system will store the nonzero counts (residual current value). If the
range goes up to higher one automatically, the nonzero counts will be divided by ten.
So this function will still work well in automatic modes.
State diagram for Zero mode:
Original State
Press Zero

Press Zero > 1s

Zero Active

Press Zero < 1s

Show DN+K - DN
State diagram for Zero + HOLD mode:
Original State
Press Zero

Press Zero > 1s

Zero Active

Press Zero < 1s

Show DN+K - DN
Press Hold
Zero Hold Active
Stop LCD upgrading
State diagram for Zero + Max/Min + HOLD mode:
Original State
(Auto/Manual)
Push Zero

Push Zero > 1s

Zero Active

Push Zero < 1s

Show DN+K - DN
Push Max/Min > 1s

Push Max/Min

Zero Max Active

Zero Min Active

ZeroMaxMin

Show Max. DN+K - DN

Show Min. DN+K - DN

blink. Current DN+K - DN

Push Max/Min

Push Max/Min

Push HOLD

Push HOLD

Push HOLD

Zero
Max
,
Min
,
,
Zero Max Hold
Zero Min Hold
Hblink. Hold the
active Hold Max.
active Hold Min.
Push Max/Min
Push Max/Min
DN+K - DN Value
DN+K - DN Value
current DN+K - DN
Push Max/Min
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4. Serial Data Output

The RS232 function will be activated if the RS232 pin is pulled to and asserts at V-.
The serial data sent to SDO pin once every A/D conversion cycle. The data format
complies with JIS 7Bits transmission code with a baud rate of 19230. The host can use
RS232 interface to read the data. A single data packet includes a start bit (always 0), 7
data bits, an odd parity check bit, and a stop bit (always 1). The high and low voltage
levels correspond to DGND and V- respectively. SDO remains at 1 (high) when it is
inactive. Hence the start bit (0) could be used as the triggering signal to begin the
reading process. The following figure shows the data format of a single packet. The
LSB is sent first and the MSB is sent last.
single package
0V
-3V

D0 ~D6
LSB

p 1
P

MSB

One data block consists of 11 packets, or 110 bits. The following figure shows the
format of a data block. The range packet indicates the full scale range of the meter.
Digit 3 through digit 0 are just the digits on the LCD panel. The function packet
indicates the measurement mode of the meter. Status, option 1 and option 2 give the
status of the meter. CR and LF are delimiters used to separate the blocks.
all package

range

digit3

digit1

option2
p 1

p 1 0

p 1

p 1 0
option1

status

p 1
function

digit0
p 1 0

digit2
p 1 0

p 1 0

p 1

p 1 0

p 1 0

CR

LF

The meter always outputs the current input value to the serial port in spite of HOLD
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mode. Each block is repeated twice in one conversion cycle. The detailed data format of
each packet is listed below.
4.1 FUNCTUON
This packet indicates the measurement mode of the meter. The following table
summarizes the transmitted code for each mode. Note that the encoding of this packet is
different from the encoding of FC1-FC5 switch.
Code
0111011
3
0111101
3
0111111
0110000
0111001
0110011
0110101
0110001
0110010
0110110
0110100
0111110

Measurement Mode
Voltage
Auto A Current
Auto mA Current
66 A current
Manual A Current

Continuity
Diode
Frequency
Capacitance
2
Temperature
1
ADP/Duty

VBAR=0
Auto A Current
Auto mA Current

Dont care

VBAR=1
Auto 660.0A/6600A
Auto 66.00A/660.0A

Dont care

When the function code = 0111110, the measurement mode is determined by judge bit of Status packet.

If judge bit is 1, it means duty cycle mode. If judge bit is 0, it means ADP mode.
2

When the function code = 0110100, the judge bit in the Status packet determines whether the unit is

Celsius or Fahrenheit.
3

When the function code = 0111101 or 0111111, the measurement mode is determined by VBAR bit of

OPTION1 packet.

4.2 RANGE
This packet indicates the full-scale range of the meter. When the meter operates in
continuity mode or diode mode, this packet is always 0110000 since the full-scale
ranges in these modes are fixed. The following table lists the code for each range in
each measurement mode.

Code
V
*2-range auto V/A
66 A Manual A ADP
Frequency Capacitor
0110000 6.600V Lower Range(IVSL) 66.00 A 6.600A ADP3 660.0
660.0Hz
6.600nF
0110001 66.00V Higher Range(IVSH)
66.00A ADP2 6.600K
66.00nF
0110010 660.0V
660.0A ADP1 66.00K 6.600KHz 660.0nF
0110011 1000V
6600A ADP0 660.0K 66.00KHz 6.600F
0110100 660.0mV
6.600M 660.0KHz 66.00F
0110101
66.00M 6.600MHz 660.0F
0110110
66.00MHz 6.600mF
0110111
66.00mF
*It includes auto A, mA, 66.00V/660.0V, 660.0V/1000V, 66.00A/660.0A, 660.0A/6000A.
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4.3 DIGIT 3 DIGIT 0

Digit 3 is the most significant digit on the LCD panel, and digit 0 is the least significant
digit.
Digit
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9

Code
0110000
0110001
0110010
0110011
0110100
0110101
0110110
0110111
0111000
0111001

Note: Because the cycle time of measurement for continuity/diode mode is only 82.5ms,
the least significant digit may not be accurate
4.4 STATUS
The format of this package shown below. In Temperature mode, judge is 1 if the unit is
C and is 0 if the unit is F. In ACA modes for clampmeter, the judge bit is 1 when the
INRUSH function is activated. Sign field indicates whether the minus sign on the LCD
panel is on or off. BATT field is one when battery low condition is true. OL indicates
input overflow. In VAHz mode, the judge is 1 if the duty cycle mode is active.
0
BIT6

1
BIT 5

1
BIT 4

Judge
BIT 3

Sign
BIT 2

BATT
BIT1

OL
BIT 0

1
BIT 5

1
BIT 4

UL
BIT 3

0
BIT 2

VBAR
BIT1

0
BIT 0

4.5 OPTION 1
0
BIT 6

The UL bit will be 1 only in following conditions:

1. The reading is less than 10.0Hz(LCD shows UL) in FR1 range of frequency mode.
2. The input frequency is less than 10.0Hz or the duty cycle value is less than 10.0% in
duty cycle measurement mode.
The VBAR bit will be 1, when the VBAR pin is connected to V-.

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4.6 OPTION 2
This packet contains information on the operation mode of the meter. The format is
shown below. The DC field indicates that the meter operates in DC measurement mode,
either voltage or current. The AC field indicates that the meter operates in AC
measurement mode, either voltage or current. The AUTO field is set to one if the meter
operates in automatic mode, and is set to zero when the meter operates in manual mode.
0
BIT 6

1
BIT 5

1
BIT 4

DC
BIT 3

AC
BIT 2

AUTO
BIT 1

VAHZ
BIT 0

4.7 CR
Carriage return. The transmitted code is 0001101.
4.8 LF
Line feed. The transmitted code is 0001010.
5. Miscellaneous
The conditions, which the meter turns on the buzzer, include:
(1) Changing measurement mode generates one beep.
(2) Pressing any of the push functions generates one beep, if the function is valid.
(3) Power on and re-power on generate one beep.
(4) Input overflow in voltage and current mode generates one beep every 0.3 seconds
(or 3.33 beeps per second.)
(5) Continuity(diode) check generates a continuous 2KHz beep whenever the
measurement is less then 30(30mV)
(6) Auto power off generates a 2KHz beep which lasts for 1.5 seconds.
The following figures show the output waveform from the BUZOUT pin.

0.5 mS

(a) Continuous 2KHz beep

0.15 sec

0.3 sec

(b) 3.33 beep/sec

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5.1 LCD Panel

S17 S1

S2 S3

S4

S5

S6

S9
S7 S8 S15

S16
S13 S14

S10 S11 S12

AUTO MANU HOLD INRUSH REL MAX MIN ZERO

BP1 ADP0 APO
AC
BP2 ADP1
DC
BP3 ADP2 BATT
BP4 ADP3 RS232

2 m2 V A
n 1 m1 F
M K Hz

SEG01 SEG02 SEG03 SEG04 SEG05 SEG06 SEG07 SEG08 SEG09

BP1 APO AUTO
A4 MANU A3
HOLD INRUSH
BP2
BP3 BATT
BP4 RS232

AC
DC
DP3

F4
E4
D4

B4
G4
C4

F3
E3
D3

B3
G3
C3

F2
E2
DP2

A2
G2
D2

B2
C2
DP1

SEG10 SEG11 SEG12 SEG13 SEG14 SEG15 SEG16 SEG17

BP1

A1

REL

ADP0

BP2

F1

B1

m2

MAX

ADP1

BP3

E1

G1

MIN

m1

ADP2

BP4

D1

C1

Hz

ZERO

ADP3

LCD Backplane Waveform

V- +3.2
V- +3.1

V-

V-

V- +3.2
V- +3.1

V-

V-

V- +3.2
V- +3.1

VV- +3.2

VV- +3.2

V-

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5.2 LCD display on condition

LCD Annunciator
V
A

F
%
Hz
ADP1
ADP2
ADP3
ADP4
DC
AC
AUTO
MANU
HOLD
REL
Max / Min
ZERO
INRUSH
m1

n
m2

M
K

APO
RS232

Condition
In voltage measurement mode, and diode measurement mode.
In current measurement mode.
In resistance measurement mode, and continuity mode.
In capacitance measurement mode.
In continuity check mode.
In diode mode.
In duty cycle measurement.
In frequency mode.
In ADP1 mode
In ADP2 mode
In ADP3 mode
In ADP4 mode
In DC voltage or DC current mode.
In AC voltage or AC current mode.
When automatic full scale range selection is enabled.
In manual mode.
When HOLD function is enabled.
When Relative function is enabled.
When Max or Min function is enabled.
When ZERO function is enabled.
When INRUSH function is enabled.
In capacitor measurement mode and the full scale range is in the order of mF.
In capacitor measurement mode and the full scale range is in the order of uF.
In capacitor measurement mode and the full scale range is in the order of nF.
In voltage or current measurement mode and the full scale range is in the order of 10-3.
In current measurement mode and the full scale range id in the order of uA.
In resistance measurement mode and the full scale range is in the order of M
In resistance measurement mode and the full scale range is in the order of K
In temperature measurement mode and when the unit is
In temperature measurement mode and when the unit is
When auto power off function is enabled.
When RS232 output is enabled.

5.3 Operating Timing

ES51969 incorporates a dual slope ADC with four phases: ZI, AZ, INT and DINT.
The timing of each phase are listed below.
*Voltage / Ohm /ADP / Manual Current (for clampmeter) measurement:
Phase
ZI
AZ
INT
DINT

Time
40ms
25ms
100ms
165ms

P.S. In the DC voltage and ohm measurement with auto mode, if the range is
changed, the internal clock rate will increase four times and the new measurement
cycle becomes 1/4 times of the original cycle until the range is stable.
*Current mode for multimeter / Auto Current mode for clampmeter / 2-range auto
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Phase
ZI
AZ
INT
DINT

Time
40ms
25ms
100ms
82.5ms

*Continuity/Diode measurement
Phase
ZI
AZ
INT
DINT

Time
10ms
6.25ms
25ms
41.25ms

*Capacitance measurement:
Range
6.600nF
66.00nF
660.0nF
6.600F
66.00F
660.0F
6.600mF
66.00mF

Total Measurement Time

0.33sec
0.33sec
0.33sec
0.33sec
0.66sec
1.32sec
1.32sec
6.6sec

*Duty cycle measurement

Every conversion takes 0.66 second.
*Frequency measurement
In 660.0Hz range, the measurement cycle = 0.25 ~ 0.5 sec
In range 6.6KHz~66MHz, the measurement cycle = 1.05 sec
P.S. In the frequency measurement with auto mode, if the range is changed, the
internal clock rate will increase ten times and the new measurement cycle
becomes 1/10 times of the original cycle until the range is stable.

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6. Test Circuit
1. Voltage test

4. Current test
AGND
OVSG

99.5
1K
10K
101K
1.111M
D2
D1 1.0u

0.47u
1.0u

OR1
VR5
VR4
VR3
VR2
ADO

88M

10K

15K

mA

4.5
A

uA

V
R
1

10K

V
R

mA

45

mA

AGND
SGND

10A

0.495

ADI
ACVL
ACVH
TEST5

0.1u

15K

0.005

100K

uA
uA

IVSL

5. Diode test

10M

AGND

-400mV
Voltage input

PTC
1.5K

OVH

100

Z1
6V
Z2

2. Resistor test

PTC
1.5K
VR1

10M
47n
300p

330n
220n
100

Z1
6V
Z2

99.5
1K
10K
101K
1.111M

IVSH

100K

450

OVX
OHMC

1.111M

OHMC1

VR2
OVSG

OHMC2
OVH
OVSG
OR1
VR5
VR4
VR3
VR2

6. Low battery
9V
BA

SGND
AGND

680K

TT
270K

LBAT9
0.1u AGND
V-

0V

3. Current test for clamp meter

8. Frequency test

7. ADP test

F
R
E
Q

VA+
VA-

-400mV

RL

VR

100K

+
Vref
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SGND
AGND

ADPin+
ADPin-

ADP
100K

SGND
AGND

VA+

200

2.2u

PTC
1.5K
Fin

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7. Application Circuit
7.5V ZI
+ 10
0.1

D1

ADI
ADO

D2 0.47
ADOHZ
55K

27K

VR
VA+
VAADP
SGND (30)

VBAR
VR1
OHMC1

VRH (25)

10M

220n
100K Cp

330n

4M

V-

(50) SEG14
SEG15
SEG16
SEG17
APOSEL
(45) BKLIT
DSHIFT
RS232
FREQ
SLEEP
(40) OHMC2
CSH- 22n
CSH+
CA+ 470n
CA(35) R1K
R9K

10K

(80) VAHZ
MAX/MIN
VST
OSC2
OSC1
(75) BKOUT
R_OVH
ENIR
ZERO
BUZIN
(70) OR
BUZOUT
ANNUNC
BP1
BP2
(65) BP3
BP4
SEG01
SEG02
SEG03
(60) SEG04
SEG05
SEG06
SEG07
SEG08
(55) SEG09
SEG10
SEG11
SEG12
SEG13

LCD display

15K

15K 1
+ 88M

CREFCINT
CAZ (5)
BUFF
RAZ
IVSH
IVSL
OVX (10)
OHMC
OVH
OVSG
OR1
VR5 (15)
VR4
VR3
VR2
TEST5
ACVL (20)
ACVH

...

0.1
1 +

CREF+

5.6V

10K

0.47

ES51969

R
C

220n
220n
mA
450k
4.5
150k
0.495 10A
100K
100K
0.005
100K
47n
300p
1.5K
100
PTC
99.5
1K
10K
101K
10K
1.111M

10
0.1

REL
HOLD
RANGE
CESEL
BKSET (85)
KEY
SLACDC
FC5
FC4
FC3 (90)
FC2
FC1
LBAT9
SDO
C- (95)

45

10A

0.1

mA

C+
V-

450

mA

V+

V-

3V

DGND
AGND
AGND (100)

5.6V ZI

9K

200

220n

1K

2.2
1.5K
PTC

V1815

Notes:
Fin
1. Most of pins are protected by the ESD protection circuits. However pins, V+, V-, AGND, DGND and
VR1 are not protected enough because the parasitic effect must be decrease. Therefore enough external
protection is needed for assembling, carrying and keeping. In addition, components connecting to these
unprotected pins have to be soldered on board before the chip is soldered.
2. All the zener diodes above are used for IC protection. These protection are needed and these zener
diodes must be soldered on PCB first before soldering ES51969 on.
3. Cp is the compensation capacitor for measuring capacitance. Its value depends on the parasitic
capacitor on the PCB. (The recommended value is not less than the filter capacitor applied at OVX)
4. The capacitance value marked in red means that these capacitors must have good stability and low
leakage current, for example, the MKT type or even better quality ones.
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8. Package

100 Pin QFP Package

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Dimension Paramenters

Symbol
W
L
A
B
C
d
a
D

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Milimeter
Typ. Max.

Min.

19.90 20.00 20.10 783.5

13.90 14.00 14.10 547.2
0.425
0.20 0.30 0.40
7.9
0.65
1.05 1.20 1.35 41.3
2.57 2.72 2.87 101.2
2.50
o
0
10o

32

Mill
Typ.
787.4
551.2
16.7
11.8
25.6
47.2
107.1
98.4

Max.
791.3
551.2
11.8
47.2
107.1

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