RAGU 81D DIGITAL MULTIMETER

OPERATION MANUAL
 Contents
I. General...................................................- 1 -
Ⅱ. Open-package Inspection....................- 2 -
III. Safety Considerations......................... - 3 -
IV.Instrument Panel & Button Function
Description................................................- 9 -
V. Other Functions.................................. - 12 -
VI、Property...........................................- 13 -
1．General Property ......................- 13 -
2．Technical Property....................- 14 -
2-2-1. DCV.............................- 15 -
2-2-2. ACV True RMS........... - 16 -
2-2-3. DCA.............................- 18 -
2-2-4. ACA True RMS........... - 20 -
2-2-5. Resistance (Ω)............. - 23 -
2-2-6.Diode and Continuity Test- 25 -
2-2-7. Capacity (C).................- 28 -
2-2-8. Frequency (F).............. - 29 -
2-2-9. Temperature (℃/℉).... - 31 -
VII. Instrument Maintenance.................. - 33 -
VIII. Fault Elimination............................- 36 -
I. General
The RAGU 81D digital multimeter,
equipped with the LCD display of text height
18.9mm, is a 3 3/4 digital multimeter which
has merits of clear reading, stable
performance and high reliability.

It could be used to measure DC voltage,

AC voltage, DC current, AC current,
resistance, temperature, capacity, frequency /
duty cycle, diode and to make on-and-off test.
Meanwhile, it is available for unit symbol
display, automatic/manual range switching,
automatic power off and alarm function. The
complete machine takes an integrated circuit
which can directly drive LCD 8-bit
microprocessor and double-integrating A/D
switching and a digital display drive offering
high resolution and high precision. Due to its
complete functions, high measurement
accuracy and convenient operation, the
multimeter is the ideal tool in laboratory and
factory as well as for radio fans and family.

Ⅱ. Open-package Inspection
Open the package box and take out the meter,
check carefully if the following accessories
are absent or damaged. If there were any
absence or damage, please contact the
distributor immediately.
Digital Multimeter 1 PC
Instruction Manual 1 copy
Test Leads 1 pair
Temperature Probe (K-Thermocouple) 1 PC

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AAA (1.5v) 7# batteries 2 PCs

III. Safety Considerations

The design of meter is in accordance
with IEC1010 clause (the safety standard
issued by International Electrotechnical
Commission). Prior to the operation of the
instrument, please read the safety
considerations first.
1. When DC voltage is higher than 30V, AC
voltage is higher than 25V, current is
higher than 10mA, AC power line with
inductive load or power line during electric
fluctuation is measured. Please beware of
electric shock.
2. Prior to measurement, check if the
measurement function switch is at the

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 correct position. Check if the test lead is
contacted reliably, connected correctly, and
grounded well and etc. in order to avoid
electric shock.
3. Only if the meter is used with the matched
test lead, can it meet the requirements of
safety standard. When the line of the test
lead is damaged, it is necessary to replace
another one of the same model or the same
electrical specification.
4. Don’t use other unconfirmed or
disapproved fuse to replace the original
one inside the meter. Only the fuse of the
same model or same specification can be
replaced. Before the replacement, the test
lead must leave the measuring point and
ensure there is no any signal at the input

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 terminal.
5. Don’t use other unconfirmed or
disapproved batteries to replace the
batteries inside the meter. Only the
batteries of the same model or same
electrical specification can be replaced.
Before the replacement, the test lead must
leave the measuring point and ensure there
is no any signal at the input terminal.
6. When the electrical measurement is made,
never let your body get in touch with the
ground directly, and don’t touch uncovered
metal terminal, output port, lead clamp etc.
Dry clothes, rubber shoes, rubber cushion
and other insulating material are usually
used to keep your body insulated against
the ground.

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7. Don’t store and use it in the
high-temperature, high-humidity,
inflammable environment and strong
magnetic field.
8. It may cause damage to the meter and
endanger the operator’s safety if you take
any voltage measurement that exceeds
the limits. The ultimate voltage value
permitted for measurement is marked on
the instrument panel. Never take
measurement or input the ultimate value
which exceeds the standard in order to
avoid electric shock and damage to the
meter.

9. When the test lead is inserted into the

current socket, don’t take any voltage

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 measurement to prevent damaging the
meter and endangering the operator’s
safety.

10. Don’t try calibrating or repairing the

meter. When necessary, only the qualified
professional personnel who have had
special training or gained approval can
make it.

11. During measurement, the requirement of

measurement function must be in
accordance with LCD display. Please be
sure to disconnect the line of the test leads
with the measured object first and ensure
there is no any input signal. It is forbidden
to switch the function/range selection

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 switch during measurement.
12. When “ ”is shown on LCD display,
please replace battery immediately to
ensure the measurement precision.
13. It is not allowed to insert the test lead into
the current terminal to measure voltage!
14. Please don’t change the circuits of the
meter by yourself to prevent damaging
the meter and endangering the
operator’s safety.

15. Description of Safety Symbols

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IV. Instrument Panel & Button Function

Description
1
1. Instrument
Model 2
Number
2.LCD
3-1 3-3
Display: 3-2 3-4
Hz
Display the
measured data CF

and unit.
4
3. Function 400mA MAX
FUSED

Button 5-1 V mA
10A COM Hz

5-2 5-3

3.1.SELECT(function
switch)：Press this button, the function
could switch between DC/AC/

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3.2.RANGE(auto/manual range switch):
The meter is in automatic range when starts
up, press the “RANGE” button to activate
manual range mode. In the mode of manual
range, each press lets the meter skip to the
previous shift. When it goes to the highest
shift, it goes back to the lowest shift
automatically. The procedure repeats again
in the same order. Press the “RANGE”
button over 2 seconds, it will exit from
manual range measurement mode and shift
to automatic range measurement mode.

3.3. HOLD（Data Hold）：Press this button,

the reading shall be hold and kept on
LCD; Press it again, the meter enters
into normal measurement status.

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 3.4 REL (Relative Value Measurement):
The relative value measurement of all
functions could be conducted by
pressing this button except the Hz/Duty
function. Frequency/duty cycle: press
this button to select frequency or duty
cycle measurement mode.

4.Function/Range Selection Switch：It could

be used to change the measurement
function and range.

5. Input Terminals
5.1.Current, Voltage, Diode, Resistance,
Capacity, Frequency, Buzzer,
Temperature“-”Input terminal.
5.2.10A“+”input terminal.

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 5.3.Voltage、Diode、Resistance, Capacity,
Frequency, Buzzer, Temperature and“+”
Input terminal with current less than
400mA.

V. Other Functions
Automatic Power off
During measurement, the meter will
automatically shut down (enter sleeping
mode) to save power if function buttons and
function/range selection switch are not
operated in 15 minutes. In auto power off
mode, press any function buttons or rotate the
function/range selection switch, the
instrument will get into the auto power on
mode (working mode); the auto power off
mode will be canceled by pressing the

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SELECT button to turn on the instrument.

VI、Property
1．General Property
1-1. Display：LCD
1-2. Max Display ： 3999 （ 3 3/4 ） counts
automatic polarity display and unit
display
1-3. Measuring Method ： Dual integral A/D
converter
1-4. Sampling Rage：Approx. 3 times / sec.
1-5. Over Range Indication：Display“OL”
1-6. Low Battery Indication：“ ”symbol
appears；
1-7 ． Operation Environment: (0 ～ 40) ℃ ，
Relative Humidity: ＜80% ；
1-8 ． Storage Environment: (0 ～ 50) ℃ ，

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 Relative Humidity: ＜80% ；
1-9．Power: 2pcs 1.5V batteries (“AAA”7#
battery)
1-10．Dimension (size): 145×74×36mm
1-11．Weight: Approx. 190g（Including 2pcs
1.5V batteries）
1-12．Accessories: Instruction Manual (1 pc),
Holster (1 pc), Outer packing box (1 pc),
10A test leads (1 pair), K-Thermocouple
and 1.5V batteries (2 pcs).
2．Technical Property
2-1. Accuracy:±(a%×reading＋number of
digits)，at (23±5)℃，relative humidity ＜
75%. Warranty is one year, starting on shipping
date.

2-2.Technic Specification

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2-2-1. DCV
1. Turn the function/range selection switch
to " " Range;
2. The initiate state of the meter is in
automatic range status, which shows
"AUTO" symbol;
3. Make the test leads contacted to the testing
points. The voltage and polarity of the
point where the red test lead is contacted
will be displayed on the screen.
Caution:
1. Don't measure voltage over 600V.
Otherwise, it may cause damage to the
meter.
2. When measuring high voltage, more
attention should be paid to personal safety
and avoid your body getting in touch with

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 high voltage circuit.
Range Accuracy Resolution
400mV 100uV
4V 1mV
±(0.5%+4d)
40V 10mV
400V 100mV
600V ±(1.0%+4d) 1V
Input Impedance: 400mV>40MΩ; 10MΩ at
other Ranges.
Overload Protection: 600V DC or 600V AC
Peak Value.

2-2-2. ACV True RMS

1. Insert the black test lead into the hole of
“COM” and red one into " ";
2. Rotate function switch to " " gear,

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 press “SELECT” button to select the AC
measurement mode.
3. The initiate state of the meter is in
automatic range status, which shows
“AUTO" symbol;
4. Make the test leads contacted to the testing
points. The voltage of the point where the
red test lead is contacted will be displayed
on the screen.
Caution:
1. Don't measure voltage over 600V.
Otherwise, it may cause damage to the
meter.
2. When measuring high voltage, more
attention should be paid to personal safety
and avoid your body getting in touch with
high voltage circuit.

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Range Accuracy Resolution
4V 1mV
40V ±(0.8%+6d) 10mV
400V 100mV
600V ±(1.0%+6d) 1V
Input Impedance: >10MΩ;
Overload Protection: 600V DC or 600V AC
Peak Value;
Frequency Response: (50～200) Hz;
Display: Average value response (RMS of
sine wave).

2-2-3. DCA
1.Insert the black test lead into the "COM"
input terminal and red one into the " "
input terminal(Max 400mA), or 10A input

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terminal (Max 10A).
2. Rotate function switch to Current gear. The
initiate state of the meter is in automatic
range status, which shows "DC" symbol.
Then connect the test leads to the tested
circuit in serial, the tested current value
and the current polarity of the point where
the red one is contacted will be displayed
on the screen simultaneously.
Caution:
1. If “OL” is displayed on LCD, it indicates
the tested current value has exceeded the
present range limit, please select higher
range to complete the measurement.
2. The Max input value is 400mA or 10A.
(Depending on the terminal where the red
test lead is contacted)

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Range Accuracy Resolution
400uA 0.1uA
4000uA 1uA
±(1.0%+10d)
40mA 10uA
400mA 100uA
10A ±(1.2%+10d) 10mA
Max measurement voltage drop: Full Range
mA is 0.4V, A is 100mV;
Max input current: 10A (less than 15
seconds);
Overload Protection: 0.4A/250V restorable
fuse, 10A/250V fuse.

2-2-4. ACA True RMS

1. Insert the black test lead into the "COM"
input terminal and red one into the "
" input terminal(Max 400mA), or

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 10A input terminal (Max 10A).
2. Rotate function switch to Current gear.
Press “SELECT” button to select the AC
measurement mode. Then connect the
test leads to the tested circuit in serial,
the tested current value and the current
polarity of the point where the red one is
contacted will be displayed on the screen
simultaneously.
Caution:
1. If “OL” is displayed on LCD, it indicates
the tested current value has exceeded the
present range limit, please select higher
range to complete the measurement.
2. The Max input value is 400mA or
10A.(Depending on the terminal where the
red test lead is contacted.) The overrated

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 current will lead to fuse melt or even
damage the meter.
Range Accuracy Resolution
400uA 0.1uA
4000uA 1uA
±(1.5%+10d)
40mA 10uA
400mA 100uA
10A ±(2.5%+15d) 10mA
Max measurement voltage drop: Full Range
mA is 0.4V, A is 100mV; Max input current:
10A (less than 15 seconds);
Overload Protection: 0.4A/250V restorable
fuse，10A/250V fuse;
Frequency Response: True RMS
response(50～200)Hz.

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2-2-5. Resistance (Ω)
1. Insert the black test lead into "COM"
terminal and red one into " " terminal.
2. Rotate the Range to “Ω” gear. Cross
connect the test leads to the tested resistor.
3. 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.
Caution:
1. If “OL” is displayed on LCD, it indicates
the tested resistance value has exceeded
the present range limit, please select higher
range to complete the measurement. When
measuring the Resistor higher than 1MΩ,
the instrument will take several seconds to
make the reading stable. It is normal when

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 measuring the high resistor.
2. When the input terminal is open circuit, it
will display “OL”.
3. When measuring in-line resistor, be sure
that the power is off and all capacitors are
discharged completely.
Range Accuracy Resolution
400Ω ±(0.8%+5d) 0.1Ω
4kΩ 1Ω
40kΩ ±(0.8%+4d) 10Ω
400kΩ 100Ω
4MΩ 1kΩ
40MΩ ±(1.2%+10d) 10kΩ
Open Voltage circuit: Less than 200mV;
Overload Protection: 250V DC or AC Peak
Value;

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Note:
When measuring at Range 400Ω, please
short-circuit the test leads at first to test the
wire resistance, and then deduct it from the
actual resistance.

2-2-6.Diode and Continuity Test

1. Insert the black test lead to “COM”

terminal and the red one to “ ”

terminal. (The polarity of red test lead is

“+”);
2. Rotate the Range to " " gear. Press
“SELECT” button to select the Diode
measurement mode;
3. Forward Measurement: Connect the red
test lead to the diode positive polarity and

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 the black one to the diode negative polarity.
The approximate value of diode forward
voltage drop will show on the display.
4. Backward Measurement: Connect the red
test lead to the diode negative polarity and
the black one to the diode positive polarity.
"OL" symbol will be displayed on the
screen.
5. The complete diode testing includes
forward and backward measurement, if the
result does not meet the above; it means
the diode is bad.
6. Press “SELECT” button to select the
Continuity measurement mode.
7. Connect the test leads to two points of the
tested circuit. If the built-in buzzer sounds,
the resistance between the two points is

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 less than 50Ω.

Range Display Test Condition

Forward DC
Forward Current is Approx.
Voltage Drop 0.5mA， Backward
of Diode Voltage is Approx.
1.5V
Buzzer makes
Open circuit
a long sound
voltage is Approx.
if resistance is
0.5V
less than 50Ω
Overload Protection: 250V DC or AC Peak
Value.
CAUTION: DO NOT INPUT VOLTAGE AT
THIS RANGE!

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2-2-7. Capacity (C)
1. Rotate function switch to " " gear;
2. Insert the black test lead to “COM”
terminal and red one to " " terminal;
3. Connect the tested capacity by the test
leads to “COM”, " " input terminals,
the screen will show capacitance
parameter. (The relative value
measurement could be conducted by
pressing "REL" button.)
Caution:
1. Fully discharge the tested capacitor in case
it damages the meter.
2. When measuring in-line capacitor, the
power should be turned off and all
capacitors should be discharged completely.
3. It takes about 30 seconds to input stable

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 reading at 1000uF Range.
Accurac
Range Resolution
y
4nF ±(5.0%+90) 1 pF
40nF 10pF
400nF 100pF
±(4.5%+8)
4μF 1nF
40μF 10nF
100μF ±(5.0%+8) 100nF
1000μF ±(5.0%+8) 1μF
Overload Protection: 250V DC or AC Peak
Value.

2-2-8. Frequency (F)

1. Connect test leads and shielded cable to
“COM”、“ ” terminals.
2. Rotate function switch to “Hz” gear.

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 Connect test leads and the cable to the
signal source or the tested load. The tested
signal will show on the screen.
Caution:
1. When inputting AC RMS over 10V, it
could show reading, but excess vibration
may appear;
2. It is recommended to test weak signals by
shielded cable under noisy circumstances.
3. Press “Hz/DUTY” button to choose the
frequency or duty cycle measurement
mode when in the frequency range.
4. Don't input voltage of over 250V DC or
AC peak value in case it damages the
meter.
Accur
Range Resolution
acy

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 1Hz 0.001Hz
10Hz 0.01Hz
100Hz 0.1Hz
1kHz 1Hz
±(0.5%+10)
10kHz 10Hz
100kHz 100Hz
1MHz 1kHz
30MHz 10kHz
For your
0.1-99.9% 0.1V
reference
Input Sensitivity: >1VRMS , Overload
Protection: 250V DC or AC Peak Value.
2-2-9. Temperature (℃/℉)
1. Rotate function switch to (℃/℉)gear.
2. Insert the cathode (black pin) of cold end
(free end) of thermocouple into “COM”

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 jack and anode into “ ” terminal. Then
put the working end (temperature
measurement end) of thermocouple on the
surface or inside the object to be tested.
Then you can read temperature from the
screen, and the data is in Centigrade.
Caution:
1. When the input terminal is open-circuit, it
will display the normal temperature.
2. Don’t change the temperature probe at
random, or the value accuracy could not
be guaranteed.
3. Don’t measure voltage at temperature
range.
Range Accuracy Resolution

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 ＜400℃±
(-20 ～ (1.0%+5d)
1℃
1000)℃ ≥400℃±
(1.5%+15d)
＜750℉±
(-4 ～ （0.75%+5d）
1℉
1832）℉ ≥750℉±
（1.5%+15d）
Sensor: K Type Thermocouple
(Nickel-chromium--nickel silicon) (banana
plug).
CAUTION: DO NOT INPUT VOLTAGE AT
THIS RANGE!

VII. Instrument Maintenance

This is a precision instrument and the user
shall not modify the electric circuit at will.

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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
detergent; do not use abrasives and
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 1.5v
battery. When the LCD displays a flashing
“ ”symbol, the battery shall be
replaced;
The steps are as follows:

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 5-1. Loosen the screw on the back cover
that secures the battery door and exit
the battery door;
5-2. Remove 1.5V batteries and replace
them with two new ones. Although a
1.5V battery of any standard can be
used, but in order to extend the
operation life, alkaline batteries should
be used;
5-3. Close the battery door and secure the
screw.

Precaution:
1. Don’t input voltage higher than DC 1000V
or AC Peak Value.
2. Don’t measure voltage at current,
resistance, diode and buzzer range.

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3. Don’t use the instrument when the battery
has not been installed properly or the back
cover has not been tightened.
4. Prior to the replacement of battery or fuse,
please remove the test leads from the
measuring points and switch off the meter.

VIII. Fault Elimination

If the instrument could not work
properly, please try the following tips to solve
some general problems. If the problems still
exist, please contact the maintenance center
or the distributor. If the problems still exist,
please contact our customer service team at
[email protected].

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 Fault Solution
● Turn on power；
No Display
● Replace battery.
symbol ● Replace battery.
appearance
Inaccurate ● Replace battery.
measuring
values
This Instruction is subjected to change
without any further notice.
The content of this Instruction is
considered correct, and in case readers find
any errors and missing parts, please contact
the manufacturer.
The Company shall not be held liable
for any accidents and hazards resulted from
the mal-operations by the user.

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 The function elaborated by this
Instruction shall not be taken as the reasons
for using the product for special purposes.

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