Amprobe AM-510, User Manual

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Measuring AC and DC Current
Press SELECT button to select AC or DC current measurement function.
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To avoid personal injury or damage to the Meter:
1. Do not attempt to make an in-circuit current measurement when the
open-circuit potential to earth ground exceeding 600V.
2. Switch to proper function and range for your measurement.
3. Do not place the test probe in parallel with a circuit when the test leads
are connected to the current terminals.
4. Connect the test leads to the correct input A/mA μA current terminal and
to the circuit before powering the circuit under test.
5. For current range from 8-10A, do not measure current for more than 20
minutes. Wait for 10 minutes before taking another measurement
6. After measurement, switching OFF the circuit’s power before removing
test leads from the circuit.
Auto Range
/Manual Range
AC/DC
RL
RL