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7.
AC TRUE RMS CURRENT MEASUREMENT
WARNING:
Ensure that the test leads are disconnected from the meter before making
current measurements.
1.
Set the function switch to
or
or
range position, and make sure that the
current under test does not exceed the upper limit of the measuring range you hale selected.
2.
Press the
button to select the AC Current range. The meter automatically defaults to DC
Current.
3.
Press the trigger to open up the transformer jaws and clamp around the single conductor under
test.
4.
Read the display.
Note:
•
During current measurements keep the transformer jaws fully closed, otherwise this will affect
the accuracy of the measurement.
•
When large currents the transformer jaws may buzz. This is not a fault and does not affect the
accuracy of default to “Auto Range” mode.
•
The meter is set
hold button will allow the user to record the peak maximum and
minimum Reading on the AC volt range. See page 19 for further instructions for “PEAK” Hold
function.
