RAGU 17B DIGITAL MULTIMETER

OPERATION MANUAL

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 Contents

ⅠOverview.................................................................................................................................3

ⅡSafety Precautions...................................................................................................................3

Ⅲ Features and Specifications....................................................................................................3

1.General Features.................................................................................................................3

2. Technical Features.............................................................................................................4

ⅣOperating Instructions.............................................................................................................7

1.Operation Panel..................................................................................................................7

2. DC voltage measurement.................................................................................................. 7

3. AC voltage measurement.................................................................................................. 8

4. DC current measurement...................................................................................................8

5. AC current measurement...................................................................................................9

6. Resistance (Ω) measurement.............................................................................................9

7. Capacitance(C) measurement............................................................................................9

8. Diode and continuity test................................................................................................ 10

9. Frequency (f) measurement.............................................................................................10

10. Data hold and backlight on/off......................................................................................11

11. Auto power on/off..........................................................................................................11

Ⅴ Troubleshooting................................................................................................................... 11

Ⅵ Instrument maintenance.................................................................................................... 11

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ⅠOverview
As a battery-driven 3 5/6 automatic digital instrument, RAGU 17B is a perfect
combination of stable performance, high precision and high reliability. The instrument
equipped with a LCD display of text height 21mm which is designed for delivering clear
and accurate readings. High voltage alarm, 15s backlight and overload protection make it
convenient to use. RAGU 17B can be used to measure the DC/AC voltage, DC/AC
current, resistance, capacitance, diode, continuity, true rms and frequency. It is a ideal
tool in laboratory and factory as well as for radio fans and family due to outstanding
performances.

ⅡSafety Precautions
RAGU 17B digital multimeter is comply with IEC1010 (International Electrotechnical
Commission promulgated safety standards). Before operating RAGU 17B, please read
the safety precautions following:
1. When measuring the voltage, please do not input ultimate voltage value which exceeds
the limits of DC 1000V or AC 700V rms.
2. When DC voltage is higher than 36V or AC voltage is higher than 25V, check test
leads for reliable contact, correct connection and good insulation to avoid electric shock.
3. When selecting function and range, test lead must leave the measuring point.
4.Please select the correct function and range to prevent accidental operation. Although
there is full-range protection, you still need to pay attention due to safety concerns.
5. When taking current measurements, do not input current value which exceeds the limit
of 10A.
6. Safety Symbols and Meanings:
High voltage! Danger!
Earth ground
Double insulated
Warning!(Operator must refer to the instruction manual)
Low voltage

This operating instruction covers information on safety and caution.

Please read relevant information carefully and observe all the warnings and note
strictly.
If you were not familiar with electricity or you were a new learner, please use the
multimeter under the guidance of professionals.

Ⅲ Features and Specifications

1.General Features
1-1 Display: LCD;
1-2 Maximum Display: 5999 (5 5/6) counts automatic polarity display;
1-3 Measuring Method: Dual integral A/D converter;
1-4 Sampling Rate: Approx. 3 times per second;
1-5 Over Range Indication: Display “OL”;

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1-6 Low Battery Indication: “ ” symbol appears;
1-7 Operation Environment: (0～40)℃, Relative Humidity: ＜80%;
1-8 Power Supply:1pc 9V (NEDA1604 / 6F22) battery;
1-9 Dimension (size): 184 x 90 x 46 mm (L x W x H);
1-10 Weight: Approx. 320g (including 1pc 9V battery);
1-11 Accessories: Instruction manual (1 pc), Certificate (1 pc), Box (1 pc), Test leads(1 pair),
9V Battery(1 pc, NEDA1604/6F22 or equivalent model).

2. Technical Features
2-1 Accuracy:±(a% × reading＋least significant digits), at (23±5)℃, relative humidity <75%.
Warranty is one year, starting on shipping date.

2-2 The functions with "▲" are available for RAGU 17B.
Measurement Functions and Specifications Supported by 17B
DC voltage (DCV) ▲
AC voltage (ACV) ▲
AC/DC current (mA/uA) ▲
AC/DC current (10A) ▲
Resistance \diode\ on-off test ▲
Capacitance (C) ▲
Frequency(f) ▲
Temperature (℃/℉)
Auto power on-off ▲
Backlight display ▲
Unit symbol display ▲
True rms measurement ▲
High-voltage output LED measurement
Electric field detection ▲

2-3 Specifications
2-3-1 DC voltage(DCV)
Range Accuracy Resolution

600mV 0.1mV
6V 0.001V
(0.5%+3)
60V 0.01V
600V 0.1V
1000V (0.8%+10) 1V
Input impedance: 10MΩ.
Overload protection: 550V DC or AC peak at the range of 200mV; 1000V DC or 750V AC
peak for rest ranges.

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2-3-2 AC voltage rms(ACV)
Range Accuracy Resolution
600mV 0.1mV
6V 1mV
(0.8%+5)
60V 10mV
600V 100mV
750V (1.2%+10) 1V
Input impedance: 10MΩ.
Frequency response: 40Hz~1kHz (standard sine wave and triangular wave);
40Hz~200Hz(other waveforms).

2-3-3 DC current
Range Accuracy
Resolution

600uA 0.1uA
(0.8%+10)
6000uA 0.001mA
60mA 0.01A
600mA (2.0%+30) 0.1A
10A 1A
Maximum allowable pressure drop: 600mv.
Overload protection: 600mA: 600mA / 250V fast acting glass fuse;
10A: 10A / 250V fast acting ceramic fuse.

2-3-4 AC current
Range Accuracy Resolution

600uA 0.1uA
6000uA (0.8%+10) 0.001mA
60mA 0.01A
600mA (2.0%+30) 0.1A
10A 1A
Maximum allowable pressure drop: 600mv.
Overload protection: 600mA: 600mA / 250V fast acting glass fuse;
10A: 10A / 250V fast acting ceramic fuse.
Frequency response: 40Hz~1kHz (standard sine wave and triangular wave);
40Hz~200Hz(other waveforms).
Display: True rms.

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2-3-5 Resistance (Ω)
Range Accuracy Resolution

600Ω （0.8%+5） 0.1Ω

6kΩ （0.8%+3） 1Ω
60kΩ 10Ω
600kΩ 100Ω
6MΩ 1kΩ
60MΩ (1.0%+25) 10kΩ
Open-circuit voltage: less than 3V.
Overload protection: 550V DC or AC peak.
Note:
a. When selecting the 600Ω range, you should short-circuit test leads at first to measure the
wire resistance, and then deduct it from the actual resistance.
b. when measuring the resistance is greater than 1MΩ, the instrument will take several
seconds to make the reading stable. It is normal.

2-3-6 NCV measurement

When switch to the NCV test function, the instrument approached electric field, beep sound
changes according to the strength of the electric field. Intermittent beep sounds are also from
strong to weak.

2-3-7 Capacitance(C)
Range Accuracy Resolution

60nF 10pF
600nF （3.5%+20） 100pF
6uF 1nF
60uF 10nF
600uF （5.0%+10） 100nF
6000uF 1uF
Overload protection: 550V DC or AC peak.

2-3-8 Frequency(f)
Range Accuracy Resolution

10HZ 0.01 Hz
100HZ 0.1 Hz
1kHz 1 Hz
(0.1%+3)
10kHz 10 Hz
100 kHz 100 Hz
1MHz/20MHz 1kHz/10 kHz

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nput sensitivity: 1V rms.
Overload protection: 550V DC or AC peak (not more than 10 seconds).

2-3-9 Diode
Range Display value Test Conditions
Forward DC current
Diode has a forward voltage is about
drop 1mA;open-circuit
voltage is about 3V
A long sound comes from Open-circuit voltage
buzzer when testing the is about 3V, press the
resistance of two tested Select button to choose
points is less than 50± 20Ω either of two modes
Overload protection: 550V DC or AC peak.
Warning: At this range, it is prohibited to input the voltage for safety concerns.

ⅣOperating Instructions
1.Operation Panel
(1) LCD display;
(2) Manual Range button
(3) Data Hold button(press and hold
the button for 3 seconds to turn on/
off the light);
(4) Select button;
(5) Relative selection button;
(6) Frequency and duty cycle
conversion button;
(7) Function selection switch;
(8) 10A current input socket;
(9) mA / uA current input socket;
(10) COM input; negative input socket for black test lead;
(11) Voltage, resistance, diodes, capacitors, frequency input;
(12) MAX/MIN measurements button.

2. DC voltage measurement
A) Insert red test lead and black test lead to V/Ω/Hz and COM input jacks respectively.

B) Rotate function selection switch to , which is for DC voltage measurement.

C) Connect test end of the test lead with circuit under test. Polarity of red test lead and voltage
value under test will be indicated on the display screen at the same time.
D)Read the measured value from the display screen.
Note:
-Don't measure voltage over DC 1000V or AC 750V. Otherwise, it may cause damage to the

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meter.
-When measuring high voltage, more attention should be paid to personal safety and avoid
your body getting in touch with high voltage circuit.
- After measuring, disconnect test leads from circuit under test immediately.

3. AC voltage measurement
A) Insert red test lead and black test lead into V/Ω/Hz and COM input jacks respectively.

B) Rotate function selection switch to , which is for AC voltage measurement.

C) Connect test end of the test lead with circuit under test.
D) Read the measured value from the display screen.
Note:
-Before measuring, since the influences of previous measurements or test environment around,
the values showed on display screen maybe not return 0. Don’t worry about that, it will not
affect the measuring results for this time.
-Do not measure input voltage which is higher than 750Vrms. Otherwise, it may cause
damage to the meter.
-When measuring high voltage, please pay more attention to prevent electric shock.
-After measuring, disconnect test lead from circuit under test immediately.

4. DC current measurement
A) Insert the black test lead into COM input jack and red one into mA/uA jack (Max 600mA),
or insert the red one into 10A input jack(Max 10A). The initiate state of the measuring current
is DC current. Press “Select” button to switch the mode.
B) Rotate function selection switch to DCA. Then connect the test leads to the tested circuit in
series, the tested current value and the current polarity of the point, where the red test lead is
contacted, will be displayed on the screen simultaneously.
Note:
-Turn off the power of the circuit before connecting the test leads to the circuit in series.
-Select the maximum range if you don’t know the extract current range, then adjust the range
according to the measured results on the display screen. If “OL” is showed, it indicates the
tested current value has exceeded the present range limit, please select higher range to
complete the measurement.
-The maximum input value is 600mA or 10A(depending on the socket where the red test lead
is contacted). For mA input, the overrated current will lead to fuse melt. For 10A input, the
measuring time should not exceed 10 seconds for each time, the overrated current will lead
to overheat or even damage the meter.
- Do not connect the test leads to other circuits in parallel after connecting the test leads to
current input sockets, it will damage the fuse and the meter.
-After measuring, turn off the power of the circuit, then disconnect test lead from circuit
under test immediately(especially for high current measurements).
-The input voltage between current input socket and COM socket, cannot be higher than 36V
DC or 25V AC.

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5. AC current measurement
A) Insert the black test lead into COM input jack and red one into mA/uA jack (Max 600mA),
or insert the red one into 10A input jack(Max 10A). The initiate state of the measuring current
is DC current. Press the “Select” button to switch to AC current measurement mode.
B) Rotate function selection switch to DCA. Then connect the test leads to the tested circuit in
series, the tested current value and the current polarity of the point, where the red test lead is
contacted, will be displayed on the screen simultaneously.
Note:
-Turn off the power of the circuit before connecting the test leads to the circuit in series.
-Select the maximum range if you don’t know the extract current range, then adjust the range
according to the measured results on the display screen. If “OL” showed, it indicates the
tested current value has exceeded the present range limit, please select higher range to
complete the measurement.
-The maximum input value is 600mA or 10A(depending on the socket where the red test lead
is contacted). For mA input, the overrated current will lead to fuse melt. For 10A input, the
measuring time should not exceed 10 seconds for each time, the overrated current will lead
to overheat or even damage the meter.
-Do not connect the test leads to other circuits in parallel after connecting the test leads to
current input sockets, it will damage the fuse and the meter.
-After measuring, turn off the power of the circuit, then disconnect test lead from circuit
under test immediately(especially for high current measurements).
-The input voltage between current input socket and COM socket, cannot be higher than 36V
DC or 25V AC.

6. Resistance (Ω) measurement

A) Insert the black test lead into COM input jack and red one into V/Ω/Hz input jack.
B) Rotate the range selection switch to , press the “Select” button, choose auto resistance
measurement.
C) Cross connect the test leads to the tested resistor.
Note:
-If “OL” showed on display screen, it indicates that the tested resistor is open-circuit or the
tested value has exceeded the present range limit. When measuring the resistance is higher
than 1MΩ, the instrument will take several seconds to make the reading stable. It is normal
when measuring the high resistance.
-When measuring the low resistance, please short-circuit the test leads at first to test the wire
resistance, and then deduct it from the actual resistance to get the accurate measured value.
-When measuring in-line resistor, be sure that the power is off and all capacitors are
discharged completely.
-Do not input voltage at this range for your safety concerns even the multimeter has
overvoltage protection.

7. Capacitance(C) measurement
A) Insert the black test lead to COM input jack and red one to V/Ω/Hz input jack.

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B) Rotate the range selection switch to , press the “Select” button, choose auto
capacitance measurement.
C) Cross connect the test leads to the tested capacitor.
Note:
-At 10nF range, the screen will show capacitance parameter which caused by test leads,
please deduct it from the actual capacitance to get the accurate measured value.
-At large capacitance range, when capacitor leakage or breakdown, it is normal to take few
seconds for stable reading.
-Fully discharge the tested capacitor before measuring in case it damages the fuse and the
meter.
-1F=1000mF; 1mF=1000uF; 1uF=1000nF; 1nF=1000pF.

8. Diode and continuity test

A)Insert red and black test leads to V/Ω/Hz and COM input jacks respectively (red test lead
with “+” polarity).

B) Rotate the range selection switch to , press the “Select” button, choose diode
test/measurement. Connect the test leads to the tested diode.
When diode is connected correctly in forward direction (polarity connection is correct), the
display screen will show the measured value from 500mV to 800mV. Read the measured
value from the display screen.
When diode is connected in reverse direction(polarity connection is wrong) or diode is
open-circuit, the display screen will show “OL”.
C)Press the “Select” button to select continuity measurement mode. Connect the test leads to
two tested points of the circuit. If the built-in buzzer sounds, the resistance between the two
points is less than 50±20 Ω.
Note:
-Do not input voltage at this range for your safety concerns.
-Cut off the power of the circuit and fully discharge capacitance.
-After measuring, disconnect test leads from circuit under measurement immediately.

9. Frequency (f) measurement

A)Insert red and black test leads to V/Ω/Hz and COM input jacks respectively.
B)Rotate the range selection switch to Hz, press the “Select” button, choose frequency
measurement. Cross connect the test leads to the tested points.
Note:
-When input voltage is higher than 10V rms, it could show reading on the display screen, but
excess vibration may appear.
-It is recommended to test weak signals by shielded cable under noisy circumstances.
-When measuring high voltage, please pay more attention to prevent electric shock.
-Don't input voltage which is higher than 250V DC or AC peak in case it damages the meter.

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10. Data hold and backlight on/off
Press the “Hold” button for data hold. Press and hold the “Hold” button for 3 seconds, the
backlight will turn on; press and hold the “Hold” button for 3 seconds again, the backlight
will turn off. The backlight will automatically turn off if there is no operation within 15
seconds.

11. Auto power on/off

In measurement process, if there is no operation within 15 minutes, the meter will
automatically power off. In the auto power off mode, rotate function selection switch to OFF,
then rotate function selection switch to other ranges, the meter will power on.

If you do not like the auto power off function, turn on the multimeter and press the “Select”
button, the auto power off function will be canceled when there is no “APO” symbol on the
display screen.

Ⅴ Troubleshooting
If the instrument cannot work properly, please try the following tips to solve the general
problems. If the problems still exist, please feel free to contact us:
Official email: [email protected]
Contact No.: 1-262-299-0397(available for customers in the United States currently)

problem description suggested solution

turn on power;
no display
replace battery
appears replace battery
inaccurate measured replace battery
values
no current input replace fuse

Ⅵ Instrument maintenance
RAGU 17B is a precision instrument and user shall not modify the electric circuit.
1. Keep the instrument away from water, dust and shock.
2. Do not store and operate the meter under the condition of high temperature, high humidity,
combustible, explosive environment and strong magnetic field.
3. Wipe the case with a damp cloth and mild detergent, do not use abrasives or alcohol.
4. If the instrument is not operated for a long time, please take out the battery to avoid
leakage.
5. Pay attention to the status of the battery. When the LCD displays a flashing “ ” symbol,
the battery shall be replaced.
Following the steps:
5-1. Loosen the screw on the back cover that secures the battery door and remove the battery
door;

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5-2. Remove the battery and replace the new one. In order to extend the operation life, please
use the alkaline battery with the same standard;
5-3. Close the battery door and secure the screw.
Content in this manual is considered correct. If users find any errors or omissions,
please contact the manufacturer;
Please read the manual carefully, the company shall not be held liable for any accidents
or damages caused by users’ wrong/improper operation.

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