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Owner's Manual

AC/DC Clamp Meter

Model No.
82369

© Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A

www.craftsman.com 070113

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Safety

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Operation

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Maintenance

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Español

CAUTION

: Read, understand and

follow Safety Rules and Operating
Instructions in this manual before
using this product.

Summary of Contents for 82369

Page 1: ... No 82369 Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates IL 60179 U S A www craftsman com 070113 Safety Operation Maintenance Español CAUTION Read understand and follow Safety Rules and Operating Instructions in this manual before using this product ...

Page 2: ...rent Measurements 11 AC Voltage Measurements 12 DC Voltage Measurements 12 Resistance Measurements 13 Continuity Measurements 13 Diode Testing 14 Capacitance Measurements 14 Frequency Duty Cycle Measurements 15 Temperature Measurements 15 Auto Power Off 16 Auto Manual Ranging 16 Data Hold 16 Backlight 16 ZERO function 16 Maintenance 17 Battery Replacement 17 Troubleshooting 18 Service and Parts 18...

Page 3: ... you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state Sears Roebuck and Co Dept 817WA Hoffman Estates IL 60179 For Customer Assistance Call 9am 5pm ET Monday through Friday 1 888 326 1006 WARNING USE EXTREME CAUTION IN THE USE OF THIS DEVICE Improper use of this device can result in injury or death Follow all safeguards suggested in this manual in addition to...

Page 4: ...4V AC Diode test 250V DC AC 2 USE EXTREME CAUTION when working with high voltages 3 DO NOT measure voltage if the voltage on the COM input jack exceeds 240V above earth ground 4 DO NOT measure current of circuits whose voltage is greater than 240V above earth ground 5 NEVER connect the meter leads across a voltage source while the function switch is in the resistance or diode mode Doing so can dam...

Page 5: ...oided may result in damage to the meter This symbol advises the user that the terminal s so marked must not be connected to a circuit point at which the voltage with respect to earth ground exceeds in this case 600 VAC or VDC This symbol adjacent to one or more terminals identifies them as being associated with ranges that may in normal use be subjected to particularly hazardous voltages For maxim...

Page 6: ... Range select button 9 Hz Duty Cycle button 10 COM input jack 11 V Ω Temp jack 12 Battery Cover rear SYMBOLS AND ANNUNCIATORS AC AC alternating current DC DC direct currrent Minus sign AUTO AutoRange mode ZERO ZERO mode Audible Continuity HOLD Data Hold mode Low Battery icon Diode test mode M Mega m milli Ω Ohms V Volts F Degrees Fahrenheit A Amps C Degrees Centigrade ...

Page 7: ...reading 6 digits AC Current 40 00 AAC 0 20 00 AAC 3 reading 10 digits 20 00 40 00 AAC 5 reading 10 digits 400 0 AAC 0 300 0 AAC 3 reading 10 digits 300 0 400 0 AAC 5 reading 10 digits DC Voltage 400 0mV 0 8 reading 3 digits 4 000V 1 5 reading 3 digits 40 00V 400 0V 600V 2 0 reading 3 digits AC Voltage 400 0mV 1 reading 10 digits 4 000V 2 reading 5 digits 40 00V 400 0V 600V 2 reading 5 digits ...

Page 8: ...n 500 0Hz 5 000KHz 50 00KHz 150 0KHz Duty Cycle 0 5 to 99 0 1 2 reading 2 digits Pulse Width 100µs 100ms Frequency 5Hz to 150KHz Temperature 50 0 to 400 0 C 50 0 to 20 0 C 7 C 20 0 to 400 0 C 3 reading 5 C 400 to 1000 C 400 to 1000 C 58 0 to 400 0 F 58 0 to 0 F 14 F 0 to 400 0 F 2 5 reading 6 digits 400 to 1832 F 400 to 1832 F 3 reading 7 F NOTE Accuracy specifications consist of two elements read...

Page 9: ... C Operating Humidity Max 80 up to 87ºF 31ºC decreasing linearly to 50 at 113ºF 45ºC Storage Humidity 80 Operating Altitude 6560 ft 2000 meters maximum Over voltage Category III 600V Battery 2 1 5V AAA Batteries Auto OFF After 30 minutes of continuous use Dimensions Weight 7 87x1 97x1 38 200x50x35mm 0 44 lbs 200g Safety This meter is intended for indoor use and protected against the users by doubl...

Page 10: ...ORY II Equipment of OVERVOLTAGE CATEGORY II is energy consuming equipment to be supplied from the fixed installation Note Examples include household office and laboratory appliances OVERVOLTAGE CATEGORY III Equipment of OVERVOLTAGE CATEGORY III is equipment in fixed installations Note Examples include switches in the fixed installation and some equipment for industrial use with permanent connectio...

Page 11: ... range you have selected Change to a higher range DC AC CURRENT MEASUREMENTS WARNING Disconnect the test leads from the meter before making current clamp measurements 1 Set the Function switch to the 400ADC 40ADC 400AAC or 40AAC range If the range of the measured current is not known select the higher range first then move to the lower range if necessary 2 For DC current measurement press the ZERO...

Page 12: ...tlet before assuming that no voltage is present CAUTION Do not measure DC or AC voltages if a motor on the circuit is being switched ON or OFF Large voltage surges may occur that can damage the meter 1 Set the rotary function switch to the Volts Hz position 2 Insert the black test lead banana plug into the negative COM jack and the red test lead banana plug into the positive V Temp jack 3 Select A...

Page 13: ...e side of the part under test so the rest of the circuit will not interfere with the resistance reading 4 Read the resistance in the display CONTINUITY CHECK WARNING To avoid electric shock never measure continuity on circuits or wires that have voltage on them 1 Set the function switch to the CAP position 2 Push the mode button to indicate on the display 3 Insert the black lead banana plug into t...

Page 14: ...0 7V Reverse voltage will indicate OL Shorted devices will indicate near 0V and an open device will indicate OL in both polarities CAPACITANCE MEASUREMENTS WARNING To avoid electric shock discharge the capacitor under test before measuring 1 Set the function switch to the CAP position 2 Push the mode button to indicate nF on the display 3 Insert the black lead banana plug into the negative COM jac...

Page 15: ...nect both test probes from any source of voltage before making a temperature measurement 1 Turn the rotary switch to the Temp position 2 Insert the Temperature Probe into the negative COM and the V Temp jacks making sure to observe correct polarity 3 Select C or F with the MODE button 4 Touch the temperature probe head to the part whose temperature you wish to measure Keep the probe touching the p...

Page 16: ...on While data hold is active the HOLD display icon appears on the LCD Press the HOLD button again to return to normal operation BACKLIGHT Press and hold the HOLD button for 2 seconds to turn the backlight on off Note The HOLD feature will activate when the backlight is turned on Press the HOLD button again to exit the Hold feature ZERO BUTTON Zeros Capacitance and DC Current measurements It also a...

Page 17: ...lvents or detergents REPLACING THE BATTERIES WARNING To avoid electric shock disconnect the test leads from any source of voltage before removing the battery door 1 When the batteries become exhausted or drop below the operating voltage the low battery indicator will appear in the LCD display The batteries should then be replaced 2 Disconnect the test leads from the meter 3 Open the battery door b...

Page 18: ...is good and the meter still does not operate check to be sure that both ends of the fuse are properly installed If You Need Assistance Understanding How the Meter Works Call our Customer Service Line 1 888 326 1006 SERVICE AND PARTS Item Number Description 82398 Set of black and red Test Leads 82394 Temperature Probe 82369 DB Replacement battery door 82369 CS Rear cover screws For replacement part...

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