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Auto Power Off 

1.

 

When not in use, the Meter will automatically turn off after 15 

minutes. The Meter will beep 5 times 1 minute before  it  turns 
off and a long beep right before it turns off.   

2.

 

After Auto Off, press any button to bring power back on. 

3.

 

To disable Auto Off, hold “

FUNC

” when turning on the Meter.     

 

Measuring Preparation 

 

Turn on the Meter by turning the rotary switch. If “

” appears, 

replace the battery.   

 

”  indicates  input  voltage  or  current  should  not  exceed  the 

indicated value; this is to protect the Meter from damage.   

 

Turn the rotary switch to the proper position. 

 

When connecting to the circuit, connect 

COM 

input first before 

connecting  to  power.  Remove  the  power  lead  first  when 
disconnecting from the circuit. 

 

Current (AC/DC) Measurements 

    WARNING 

TO  AVOID  ELECTRICAL  SHOCK  AND  INJURY,  PLEASE 
REMOVE  TEST  LEADS  BEFORE  MAKING  CURRENT 
MEASUREMENTS. 

1.

 

Turn the rotary switch to AC current “

A

” 

2.

 

Choose  “

A  1000

”  range  first  if  the  target  value  is  unknown. 

Adjust the range if necessary. 

3.

 

When  measuring  AC  current,  the  measured  wire  should  be 

properly seated within the clamp jaws and centered within the 
clamp.  Also  note  that  currents  moving  in  different  directions 
will cancel each other, so one wire must be measured at a time 
for a correct measurement. 

4.

 

Read the measurement on the LCD Display.   

 

Attention: 

 

Measure two or more wires together will cause false reading. 

 

 

The  wire  being  measured  should  be  centered  within  the 

clamp. 

 

” indicates the maximum input AC Current is 1000 A

 

 

For  higher  accuracy,  when  measuring  DC  current  if  Display 

shows  none  zero,  press  “

REL

”  button  to  reset  the  reading  to 

zero. 
 

Voltage (AC/DC) Measurements 

    WARNING 

USE  CAUTION  WHEN  MEASUREING  HIGH  VOLTAGE  CIRCUITS 
TO AVOID ELECTRICAL SHOCK AND INJURY. DO NOT MEASURE 
INPUT VOLTAGES HIGHER THEN 750V AC. 

 

1.

 

Insert  the  black  test  leads  into  “

COM”

  Input  and  red  test  lead 

into “

INPUT” 

input, choose proper range. 

2.

 

Turn  the  rotary  switch  to

  or 

.  This  indicates  DC  voltage 

measurement;  to  measure  AC  voltage,  press  “

FUNC

”  button 

once to enter AC Voltage measurement.   

3.

 

Connect the test leads to voltage source or load. 

4.

 

The Meter reading appears on the display. 

Summary of Contents for DCM201A

Page 1: ...s LIMITED WARRANTY AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY 3 Out of the Box 3 Safety Information 3 Accessories 3 INTRODUCTION 4 Preparation 4 Operations 4 Components and Buttons 5 Symbols 5 Names of the Component...

Page 2: ...Measurement 11 Backlight and clamp light 11 Auto Power Off 11 Measuring Preparations 11 Current AC DC Measurements 12 Voltage AC DC Measurements 12 Frequency and Duty 13 Resistance Measurement 14 Dio...

Page 3: ...thorization The user is responsible for properly packing the unit and charges such as shipping freight and insurance charges The extent of Dawson s liability is limited solely to the repair replacemen...

Page 4: ...r home use Preparations Users must follow the standard safety instructions while using the meter 1 Once the Meter is out of the package check for any damage to the Meter before using 2 Double check th...

Page 5: ...ot expose the Meter to direct sunlight heat or moisture Components and Buttons Symbols Risk of danger Important information See User s Manual May be used on hazardous live conductors Double insulation...

Page 6: ...itance Voltage Current Frequency Diodes and continuity Input Terminal COM Common Input Terminals Rotary Switch switch between measurements LCD Display Features AC DC Alternating Current Direct Current...

Page 7: ...d Units Auto Power Off 15 Minutes Input Power 9V DC Battery Type 9V NEDA 1604 6F22 Low Battery Indication LCD Display Working Environment Temperature 18 28 Storage Temperature 10 50 Size 238 92 50mm W...

Page 8: ...may display fluctuating readings when the test leads are not connected to the circuit This is normal due to the high sensitivity of the Meter and will not affect the measurement Frequency Frequency Th...

Page 9: ...rrent AC 1000A Duty Ratio through V Mode Frequency Response 10 10kHz Input Volatage Range 60mV AC Input Resistance 10M Maximum Input Voltage 750V AC RMS Duty Ratio through HZ DUTY Mode Frequency Respo...

Page 10: ...Measurement When switching between positions on the rotary switct the default range type is Auto Press RANGE button to enter Manual mode Each press increases the measuring range and will return to mi...

Page 11: ...Measurement 1 Press REL button to enter relative measurement mode When in this mode the current reading will be stored and the display shows the difference of the current reading and the stored readi...

Page 12: ...ust the range if necessary 3 When measuring AC current the measured wire should be properly seated within the clamp jaws and centered within the clamp Also note that currents moving in different direc...

Page 13: ...tton to measure frequency 4 Read the measurement from the display 5 Press Hz again to measure duty Attention Measuring two or more wires together will cause false readings The accuracy of the reading...

Page 14: ...UIT AND DISCHARGE THE CAPACITANCE BEFORE MEASURING THE RESISTANCE 1 Insert the black lead into COM input and the red lead into INPUT input 2 Turn the rotary switch to this mode measures the resistance...

Page 15: ...he black lead into COM input and the red lead into INPUT input 2 Turn the rotary switch to 3 Place leads at the terminals of the capacitor after it is discharged 4 Read off the measurement from the di...

Page 16: ...Loosen the battery compartment door screw and remove the door from the case bottom 3 Remove and replace the battery 4 Reattach the battery compartment door to the case bottom and tighten the screw At...

Page 17: ...Features LCD Display Jaw Opening Auto Ranging Auto Power Off Relative Measurement Diode Test Continuity Buzzer MAX MIN Data Hold Work Light Back Light Low Battery Indicator True RMS Non Contact Volta...

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