1. Entwodiksyon
The Brother HD-390D is a high-precision analog multimeter designed for electricians, hobbyists, and home maintenance tasks. It provides accurate measurements for AC/DC voltage, AC/DC current, resistance, and battery levels. This manual provides essential information for safe and effective operation of your device.
2. Enfòmasyon sou Sekirite
WARNING: READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS MANUAL BEFORE USING THE INSTRUMENT. Failure to understand and comply with the WARNING and operating instructions can result in serious or fatal injuries and/or property damage.
- Toujou asire w ke miltimèt la byen regle sou fonksyon ak ranje ki kòrèk la anvan ou konekte l nan yon sikwi.
- Pa depase maksimòm evalyasyon antre yo pou okenn fonksyon.
- Fè atansyon lè w ap travay ak sikui ki gen vòltaj segondè.tages ka danjere.
- Enspekte fil tès yo pou wè si yo domaje anvan chak itilizasyon. Ranplase yo si izolasyon an fann oswa si fil yo ekspoze.
- Asire w kouvèti batri a byen fèmen anvan ou itilize li.
- For continued protection against fire, replace fuses only with specified types: 0.5A/250V and 10A/250V.
3. Pake kontni
Verifye ke tout atik yo prezan nan pakè ou a:
- Brother HD-390D Analog Multimeter
- Fil Tès (Wouj ak Nwa)
- Manyèl Enstriksyon Operatè a
- Protective Carrying Case (may be included depending on variant)

Figure 3.1: Multimeter with test leads and optional carrying case.
Videyo 3.1: Debale ak premye revizyon anview of the Brother HD-390D Analog Multimeter.
4. Pwodwi souview
The HD-390D features a clear analog display, a central rotary switch for function and range selection, and input jacks for test leads. An Ohm adjustment knob is provided for resistance measurements.

Figure 4.1: Front panel of the HD-390D Multimeter.
Konpozan kle:
- Ekspozisyon analòg: Large, easy-to-read scale for measurement readings.
- Rotary switch: Selects measurement function (Voltage, Current, Resistance, Battery) and range.
- Jack Antre: Connect test leads. 'COM' for common (black lead), 'VΩmA+' for positive (red lead) for most measurements, '+10A' for high current measurements.
- Ω ADJ Knob: Used to zero the meter for resistance measurements.
- Transistor/Diode Test Sockets: Dedicated sockets for testing transistors (NPN/PNP hFE) and diodes.
5. Enstalasyon
5.1 Enstalasyon batri
The multimeter requires two 1.5V AAA batteries and one 9V battery for operation. These are not included.
- Locate the battery cover on the back of the multimeter.
- Slide the cover down and open as indicated by the 'PULL DOWN' and 'OPEN' markings.
- Insert the two 1.5V AAA batteries and one 9V battery, observing correct polarity.
- Fèmen kouvèti batri a byen.

Figure 5.1: Back panel with battery and fuse access.
5.2 Konekte fil tès yo
Always connect the test leads correctly for accurate and safe measurements.
- Mete fil tès nwa a nan priz 'COM' (Komen) an.
- Pou pifò mezi (Volimtage, Resistance, low Current), insert the red test lead into the 'VΩmA+' jack.
- For high current measurements (up to 10A), insert the red test lead into the '+10A' jack.

Figure 5.2: Multimeter with test leads connected.
6. Operasyon Enstriksyon
Before taking any measurement, ensure the test leads are properly connected and the rotary switch is set to the desired function and range.
6.1 DC Voltage Measurement (DC V)
- Connect the red lead to 'VΩmA+' and the black lead to 'COM'.
- Set the rotary switch to the desired DC V range (e.g., 0.1V, 0.5V, 2.5V, 10V, 50V, 250V, 1000V). Start with the highest range if the voltage se enkoni.
- Konekte sond tès yo an paralèl atravè konpozan an oswa sikwi a pou mezire a.
- Li voltage value from the appropriate DC V scale on the analog display.
6.2 AC Voltage Measurement (AC V)
- Connect the red lead to 'VΩmA+' and the black lead to 'COM'.
- Set the rotary switch to the desired AC V range (e.g., 10V, 50V, 250V, 1000V). Start with the highest range if the voltage se enkoni.
- Konekte sond tès yo an paralèl atravè konpozan an oswa sikwi a pou mezire a.
- Li voltage value from the appropriate AC V scale on the analog display.
6.3 DC Current Measurement (DC A)
- For currents up to 250mA, connect the red lead to 'VΩmA+' and the black lead to 'COM'. For currents up to 10A, connect the red lead to '+10A' and the black lead to 'COM'.
- Set the rotary switch to the desired DC A range (e.g., 0.05mA, 0.25mA, 2.5mA, 25mA, 250mA, 10A). Start with the highest range if the current is unknown.
- Enpòtan: Connect the multimeter in series with the circuit to be measured. Break the circuit and insert the meter.
- Read the current value from the appropriate DC A scale.
6.4 AC Current Measurement (AC A)
- For currents up to 250mA, connect the red lead to 'VΩmA+' and the black lead to 'COM'. For currents up to 10A, connect the red lead to '+10A' and the black lead to 'COM'.
- Set the rotary switch to the desired AC A range (e.g., 0.05mA, 0.25mA, 2.5mA, 25mA, 250mA, 10A). Start with the highest range if the current is unknown.
- Enpòtan: Connect the multimeter in series with the circuit to be measured. Break the circuit and insert the meter.
- Read the current value from the appropriate AC A scale.
6.5 Mezi Rezistans (Ω)
- Connect the red lead to 'VΩmA+' and the black lead to 'COM'.
- Set the rotary switch to the desired Resistance range (e.g., X1, X10, X1K, X10K, X100K).
- Ajisteman zewo: Short the test leads together. While shorted, adjust the 'Ω ADJ' knob until the needle points to '0' on the Ohm scale. This must be done for each resistance range.
- Connect the test probes across the component to be measured (ensure the component is de-energized).
- Read the resistance value from the Ohm scale and multiply by the selected range multiplier.
6.6 Tès Batri (BATT)
- Connect the red lead to 'VΩmA+' and the black lead to 'COM'.
- Set the rotary switch to the 'BATT' function (1.5V or 9V).
- Connect the test probes to the battery terminals, observing polarity.
- Li vol batri atage from the appropriate battery scale.
6.7 Diode and Transistor Check
- Set the rotary switch to the 'Ω X 10' range for transistor and diode checks.
- For transistor hFE measurement, insert the transistor leads into the appropriate NPN or PNP sockets.
- For diode check, use the extra jack as indicated in the specifications.
6.8 Tcheke Kontinwite
- Set the rotary switch to the 'Continuity Check' position (often indicated by a speaker icon).
- Konekte sond tès yo atravè sikwi a oswa konpozan an.
- If the resistance is less than 200 Ohms, the beeper will sound, indicating continuity.
7. Espesifikasyon
The following table details the technical specifications of the Brother HD-390D Analog Multimeter:

Figi 7.1: DC Voltage Specifications.

Figi 7.2: AC Voltage, Current, Resistance, and other Specifications.
| Karakteristik | Spesifikasyon |
|---|---|
| AC Voltage Ranges | 0.1V, 0.5V, 2.5V, 10V, 50V, 250V, 1000V |
| DC Voltage Ranges | 0.1V, 0.5V, 2.5V, 10V, 50V, 250V, 1000V |
| Ranje Kouran AC | 0.05mA, 0.25mA, 2.5mA, 25mA, 250mA, 10A |
| DC Current Ranges | 0.05mA, 0.25mA, 2.5mA, 25mA, 250mA, 10A |
| Ranje Rezistans | X1 (0.2 ~ 2KΩ), X10 (2 ~ 20KΩ), X1K (200 ~ 2MΩ), X10K (2K ~ 20MΩ), X100K (20K ~ 200MΩ) |
| Tès batri | 1.5V, 9V |
| Tcheke tranzistò | hFE: 0-1000 (via extra jack, at Ω X 10 Range) |
| Tcheke Dyòd | IF, IR, LI, LV (at Ω X 10 Range) |
| Kontinuite Tcheke | Beeper sounding (<200 Ohm) |
| Pwovizyon pou pouvwa | 2 x 1.5V AAA batteries, 1 x 9V battery |
| Operasyon Mode | Manyèl Range |
| Sètifikasyon | CE |
| Standard Environmental Conditions | 23°C ± 5°C, imidite <75% RH |
| Working Environment Range | 0°C ~ 40°C, imidite <90% RH |
| Dimansyon | 160mm x 105mm x 40mm |
8. Antretyen
8.1 Netwayaj
Pou netwaye miltimèt la, siye bwat la ak yon ti zouti.amp twal ak yon savon dou. Pa sèvi ak pwodui abrazif oswa solvan. Asire w ke aparèy la etenn epi dekonekte nan nenpòt sikwi anvan ou netwaye li.
8.2 Ranplasman batri
When the battery indicator shows low power, replace the batteries promptly to ensure accurate readings. Refer to Section 5.1 for battery installation instructions.
8.3 Ranplasman Fuse
If the current measurement function stops working, the fuse may be blown. To replace the fuse:
- Ensure the multimeter is powered off and disconnected from all circuits.
- Open the battery cover on the back of the unit (refer to Figure 5.1).
- Retire ansyen fizib(yo) a avèk prekosyon.
- Replace with new fuses of the specified ratings: 0.5A/250V for mA ranges and 10A/250V for the 10A range.
- Fèmen kouvèti batri a byen.
NAN. Depanaj
- No reading or unstable reading: Check battery levels and replace if necessary. Ensure test leads are securely connected and not damaged. Verify the rotary switch is set to the correct function and range.
- Incorrect resistance reading: Perform Ohm adjustment (zeroing) as described in Section 6.5. Ensure the component being tested is de-energized.
- Mezi aktyèl la pa fonksyone: Check the fuse(s) and replace if blown (refer to Section 8.3). Ensure the meter is connected in series with the circuit.
- Needle not moving: Ensure the meter is powered on (if applicable for specific functions) and the test leads are making good contact.
10. Konsèy itilizatè yo
- Always start with the highest range: Lè w ap mezire yon vol enkonitage or current, always start with the highest range setting and then decrease it until you get a suitable reading. This prevents overloading the meter.
- Zero Ohm adjustment: Remember to perform the Ohm adjustment (zeroing) every time you change the resistance range for accurate readings.
- Observe polarity: For DC measurements, observing polarity is important. If the needle deflects backward, reverse the test leads.
- Analog vs. Digital: Analog multimeters are great for observing trends and fluctuating signals, as the needle movement can show changes more dynamically than a digital display.
11. Garanti ak sipò
For warranty information or technical support, please refer to the documentation provided at the point of purchase or contact your vendor. Keep your purchase receipt as proof of purchase.





