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CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS

7.  V

RANGE 

Zero/Relative Button. 

On voltage or ohm function, 

press this button to select manual range.

 

On other functions, once this button is pressed, the current reading 

shall be set to zero and be used as a zero reference value for all 

other subsequent measurement. The function is also used to remove 

offset value caused by residual magnetism remaining in the core 

for the DC current measurement. The Zero/Relative function will 

be disabled if the MAX/MIN button is pressed. This button is not 

available in Duty, Hz, Continuity, Diode function.

8. 

LCD 

is a 3 3/4 digit Liquid Crystal Display with a maximum indication 

of 3999. The functions included are units, symbols, bar graph, sign, 

decimal points, low battery symbols, max/mim symbols, and zero 

symbol. Press the zero button again to disable this function.

9. 

Battery Symbol 

appears if the battery voltage drops below the 

minimum required voltage. Refer to page 3 for battery replacement.

10. 

Zero/Relative Symbol 

means a reference value has been 

subtracted from the actual reading. The reading shown is an offset 

value. Press the zero button again to disable this function.

11. 

Data Hold Symbol 

appears on the LCD when the

 

hold button is 

pressed.

12. 

Bar Graph 

has forty segments. It displays segments proportional to 

the actual reading. Each segment represents one count.

13. 

MAX 

or

 MIN 

is displayed on the LCD when the MIN/MAX button is 

pressed.

14. 

Continuity Symbol. 

If continuity function is selected, this symbol 

shall appear on LCD.

15. 

Units 

are displayed on the LCD when a function is selected. The 

corresponding symbols are: V, A, 

Ω

, and Hz.

16. V, 

, Hz, Capacitance, Temperature input Terminal

 

This terminal is used as input for voltage, ohm/continuity, frequency, 

capacitance or temperature measurements..

17. 

COM Terminal (Black) 

is used as a common reference input.

18. 

Hand Strap 

allows you to put your hand through to avoid 

accidentally dropping the clamp meter.

SPECIFICATIONS (23

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Range

Resolution

Accuracy

Overload Protection

40A

10mA

+1.5% +2dgts

DC 400A

0-150A

100mA

+1.5% +2dgts

DC 400A

150-200A

100mA

+2.2% +2dgts

DC 400A

DC Current

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AC Current

Range

Resolution

Accuracy

Overload 

Protection

50/60 Hz

40-1 KHz

40A

10mA

+1.5% +2dgts +2.5% +2dgts

AC 400A

0-150A

100mA

+1.5% +2dgts +2.5% +2dgts

AC 400A

150-200A

100mA

+2.2% +2dgts +2.5% +2dgts

AC 400A

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DC Voltage: (Overload Protection: 600V)

Range

Resolution

Accuracy

Input Impedance

400mV

0.1mV

+1.5% +3dgts

2.3MΩ

4V

1mV

+1.5% +3dgts

2.3MΩ

40V

10mV

+1.5% +3dgts

2.3MΩ

400V

100mV

+1.5% +3dgts

2.3MΩ

600V

1V

+1.5% +3dgts

2.3MΩ

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Range

Resolution

Accuracy

Overload 

Protection

50/60 Hz

40-1 KHz

0.01-4V

1mV

+1.5% +5dgts +2.0% +5dgts

AC 800V

40V

10mV

+1.5% +5dgts +2.0% +5dgts

AC 800V

400V

100mV

+1.5% +5dgts +2.0% +5dgts

AC 800V

600V

1V

+1.5% +5dgts +2.0% +5dgts

AC 800V

AC Voltage: (Input Impedance 2.3MΩ)

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Summary of Contents for DM-46

Page 1: ...The DM 46 is the auto industry s answer to pocket portability in a professionally accurate meter 2650 1910 77 11 9 16 Auto Meter Products Inc 413 West Elm Street Sycamore IL 60178 Service 815 899 0801 Toll Free 866 883 TEST 8378 www autometer com test T est Equipment 20 1 ...

Page 2: ...y claims to the manufacturer s service department must be transportation prepaid and accompanied with dated proof of purchase This warranty applies only to the original purchaser and is non transferable Shipper damage incurred during return shipments is not covered under this warranty It is the responsibility of the shipper the customer returning the Test Equipment to package the tester properly t...

Page 3: ...ry I CAT I Equipment for connection to circuits in which measures are taken to limit the transient overvoltages to an appropriate low lever Overvoltage Category II CAT II Energy consuming equipment to be supplied from the fixed installation Overvoltage Category III CAT III Equipment in fixed installations BATTERY REPLACEMENT 1 Turn the power off and remove the test leads from the clamp meter 2 Rem...

Page 4: ...easurement Press once minimum value shall be display and updated Press again maximum value shall be displayed and updated Zero function will be disabled if MAX MIN is enabled This button is not available in Duty Hz Continuity Diode or Capacitance function SPECIFICATIONS CONTINUED 4 17 TEMPERATURE K Type Thermal Couple w Adapter C or F Range Resolution Accuracy Overload Protection 40 0 C 0 1 C 2 0 ...

Page 5: ... to the actual reading Each segment represents one count 13 MAX or MIN is displayed on the LCD when the MIN MAX button is pressed 14 Continuity Symbol If continuity function is selected this symbol shall appear on LCD 15 Units are displayed on the LCD when a function is selected The corresponding symbols are V A Ω and Hz 16 V Ω Hz Capacitance Temperature input Terminal This terminal is used as inp...

Page 6: ...e jaw and fully enclose the conducting wire to be measured Be sure there is no air gap between the two half jaws 3 Read the measured value from the LCD SPECIFICATIONS Conductor Size 23mm max approx Battery Type two 1 5V AA Display 3 3 4 LCD with 40 seg bar graph Range Selection manual Overload Indication OL Power Consumption 10mA approx Low battery Indication Sampling Time 3 times sec display 30 t...

Page 7: ...s proper procedure to disable ignition if needed Improper methods could cause damage to vehicles that are computer controlled 2 Determine the manufactures Starter Draw specifications If not available use the following chart as a guide 3 Select DC 200 Amp and zero the DM 46 by pressing the yellow button 4 Press the MAX MIN button twice and make sure the display reads HOLD MAX 5 Clamp the DM 46 arou...

Page 8: ...from 12 8 to 15 Volts DC If the reading is low the alternator is not charging If the reading is high the alternator is over charging and could damage the battery 7 Switch the DM 46 to DC 200 Amps 8 Clamp the DM 46 around the positive alternator conductor leading to the positive terminal of the battery See illustration above 9 Make sure the small arrow inside the clamp is pointing in the direction ...

Page 9: ... the resistance is lower than 10 Ω a beeping sound will be heard CHARGING SYSTEM TESTS The following section shows what you can do with the DM 46 in testing your charging system State of Charge 1 Select DC Volts on the DM 46 2 Place the Volt leads to the red positive and black battery terminals 3 If the Volts are less than 12 5 Volts the battery needs charging Amp Draw Check 4 Turn off ignition an...

Page 10: ...rmal mode But this function is disabled if MAX MIN function is enabled Please watch for symbol displayed on LCD Press the HOLD button and the reading will be held on the LCD FINDING THE MAX MIN VALUE Press the MAX MIN button to enable the maximum and minimum values to be recorded and updated during measurement Push the button once the maximum value will be displayed and updated The LCD display tog...

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