Blue Point Mt596a Multimeter Manual Exclusive
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Note: Blue Point (by Snap-on) does not officially list an "MT596A" model in current public catalogs. This text is synthesized from common features of their digital multimeters (e.g., MT596, MT596B) and standard DMM operation. For an exact factory manual, contact Snap-on Industrial or check their service portal. blue point mt596a multimeter manual
3. Functions & Ranges
| Function | Range | Resolution | Accuracy (typical) | |------------------------|-----------------------------|------------|--------------------| | DC Voltage | 400mV – 1000V | 0.1mV | ±0.5% + 3 digits | | AC Voltage (50–400Hz) | 4V – 750V | 1mV | ±1.0% + 5 digits | | DC Current | 400µA – 10A | 0.1µA | ±1.2% + 3 digits | | AC Current | 400µA – 10A | 0.1µA | ±1.5% + 5 digits | | Resistance | 400Ω – 40MΩ | 0.1Ω | ±0.8% + 4 digits | | Capacitance (some units)| 10nF – 100µF | 10pF | ±4% + 5 digits | | Frequency (logic) | 10Hz – 10MHz | 0.01Hz | ±0.5% + 4 digits | Here’s a clear, structured text that you can
6. Battery & Fuse Replacement
- Battery: 9V alkaline (6F22) – accessible via rear screw.
- Fuses:
- F1 (mA/µA range): 500mA / 600V HRC
- F2 (10A range): 10A / 600V HRC
- Use exact spec fuses to maintain safety listing.
Key Specifications of the Blue Point MT596A
Before using the meter, confirm you have the correct device. Look for the model number printed near the dial. The MT596A is a 4000-count autoranging multimeter. Note: Blue Point (by Snap-on) does not officially
- DC Voltage: 400mV, 4V, 40V, 400V, 1000V (±0.5% accuracy)
- AC Voltage: 4V, 40V, 400V, 750V (±1.2% accuracy)
- DC Current: 400µA, 4000µA, 40mA, 400mA, 10A (±1.5%)
- AC Current: 400µA, 4000µA, 40mA, 400mA, 10A (±1.8%)
- Resistance: 400Ω, 4kΩ, 40kΩ, 400kΩ, 4MΩ, 40MΩ
- Capacitance: 4nF to 200µF (Manual range for nF scale)
- Frequency: 10Hz to 10MHz
- Temperature: -40°F to 1832°F (-40°C to 1000°C) with Type-K thermocouple
- Duty Cycle: 0.1% to 99.9%
- Diode & Continuity: Yes (Audible beep < 50Ω)
- Power: 2 x AAA batteries (not 9V – a common mistake)
