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II. Specification 

General Specification: 

Digital Display:

 4 digits LCD display with maximum reading 9999 

Symbol and Scale range:   

Automatic display according symbols and range input signal. 

Polarity: 

         

Displayed when negative signal applied to the input. 

Over Load:   

  is Displayed when input signal exceeds measuring limit. 

Sample Rate: 

2.5 times/sec 

Low Battery Indication:

   

          displayed when the battery is below the required voltage. 

Power Source:

 1.5V

×

2.

UM-4 or AAA size

 

Battery Life: 

about 45 hrs. (Alkaline) 

Auto Power Off:   

The meter will power itself OFF if there is no push button or rotary 
switch operation for 30 minutes. 
To deactivate this function, press the “HOLD” button and keep it 
pressed down. Then power up the clamp. 

Clamp opening size: 

30mm 

Dimension

 

(L x W x H)

 

:

 218 x 84 x 30 mm, 8.58 x 3.30 x1.18 inch 

Weight:

 270g, 9.52

OZ

 (battery included) 

Accessory:

   

Instruction Manual, Carrying Case, Test lead, 1.5V Battery×2   

Summary of Contents for 232

Page 1: ...KW CAT III 600V ZERO PEAK V A V OFF A HOLD 600V CAT 600A III CLAMP METER AC DC TRUE RMS WATT 232 ...

Page 2: ...pecification 2 Electrical Specification 3 III Instrument Familiarization 4 Symbol Definition 4 Part and Position 4 IV Measuring Instruction 5 4 1 Current Measurement 5 4 2 Voltage Measurement 6 4 3 Resistance Measurement Continuity Test 7 4 4 Power Measurement 8 4 5 Button operation 8 V Battery Changing 9 VI Maintenance 10 ...

Page 3: ...extreme caution when measuring live systems with voltage greater than 60V DC or 30V AC Use extreme care when working around bus bars and bare conductors Do not use the meter in over range overload conditions OL Change the battery when the symbol appears to avoid erroneous readings Environmental Conditions Altitude up to 2000 meters Operating temperature 0 C 40 C 80 RH non condensing Storage temper...

Page 4: ...tery Indication displayed when the battery is below the required voltage Power Source 1 5V 2 UM 4 or AAA size Battery Life about 45 hrs Alkaline Auto Power Off The meter will power itself OFF if there is no push button or rotary switch operation for 30 minutes To deactivate this function press the HOLD button and keep it pressed down Then power up the clamp Clamp opening size 30mm Dimension L x W ...

Page 5: ... DCA Range Resolution Accuracy Overload Protection 600A 0 1A 1 5 rdg 5dgts 1200App ACV Range Resolution Accuracy Input Impedance Overload Protection 600V 0 1V 1 5 rdg 5dgts 50 500Hz 1MΩ 1200Vpp DCV Range Resolution Accuracy Input Impedance Overload Protection 600V 0 1V 1 rdg 5dgts 1MΩ 1200Vpp KW Auto ranging Range Resolution Accuracy 100KW 0 01KW AC Power 360KW 0 1Kw 1 5 rdg 3dgts 50 60Hz 2 5 rdg ...

Page 6: ...afety protection ring 3 Clamp opening handle 4 Peak Hold Button 5 Back Light Button 6 LCD Display 7 COM Terminal 8 Hold Button 9 Function select dial 10 Zero Button 11 Test Terminal Auto range indication Low battery indication Direct source indication Auto power off indication Alternative indication Polarity indication Peak detect indication Data hold indication Zero indication Resistance measurem...

Page 7: ... button to null the reading After these are done open the clamp by pressing the jaw opening handle and insert the cable to be measured into the jaw and read the value Note Before this measurement disconnect the test lead with the meter for safety In some occasion that the reading is hard to read push the HOLD button and read the result later CORRECT INCORRECT 2 wires inside ZE RO O FF 60 0V CA T I...

Page 8: ...ACV or DCV range Connect red test lead to terminal and black one to the COM terminal Measure the voltage by touch the test lead tips to the test circuit where the value of voltage is needed Read the result from the LCD panel DCV measurement ACV measurement PEAK ZERO 600V CAT III V KW A V A OFF HOLD 600V CAT 600A III ...

Page 9: ...rminal Connect tips of the test leads to the points where the value of the resistance is needed Read the result from the LCD panel If the resistance is under 100Ω the beeper will sound continuously Note When take resistance value from a circuit system make sure the power is cut off and all capacitors need to be discharged Short circuit Open circuit 600V PEAK ZERO KW V A HOLD OFF 600A 600V CATIII 6...

Page 10: ... black one to the COM terminal Measure the voltage by touch the test lead tips to the test circuit Read the result from the LCD panel 4 5 Button Operation Data Hold Function At any time the user can hold the present reading by press the Hold button and release the held data by press it again Peak Hold Function This meter is built with 10ms peak hold function at ACA ACV DCA and DCV ranges The user ...

Page 11: ...he relative value will show on the LCD Press it once again will set the meter back to normal operation V Battery Changing 1 When the battery voltage drop below proper operation range the symbol will appear on the LCD display and the battery needs to be changed 2 Before changing the battery switch the main dial to OFF and disconnect test leads Open the back cover by a screwdriver Replace the old ba...

Page 12: ... meter is not going to be used for a long time take out the battery and do not store the meter in high temperature or high humidity environment When take current measurement keep the cable at the center of the clamp will get more accurate test result Repairs or servicing not covered in this manual should be performed only by qualified personal CLEANING Periodically wipe the case with a dry cloth D...

Page 13: ...CENTER TECHNOLOGY CORP 4 F NO 415 Jung Jeng Rd 238 Shu Lin Taipei Taiwan TEL 886 2 26763926 E Mail center centertek com FAX 886 2 26763925 http www centertek com 232 00 ...

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