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1                                     380973      Ver. 1.01   8 /99

 

 

INSTRUCTION MANUAL 

 

Model

 

380973

 

True RMS AC Clamp-on DMM 

 

 

 

 True RMS AC measurements enable 

precision distorted or non-sinusoidal 

waveform measurements 

 

 

 

 Peak Hold and Data Hold 

 

 

 

 Selectable temperature measurement units 

 

 

 

 Frequency measurements using the current 

jaws or using the test leads. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1. INTRODUCTION   

Congratulations on your purchase of Extech’s 380973 True RMS AC Clamp-on DMM. This 

professional meter, with proper care, will provide years of safe reliable service. 

 

 

Summary of Contents for 380973

Page 1: ...nusoidal waveform measurements Peak Hold and Data Hold Selectable temperature measurement units Frequency measurements using the current jaws or using the test leads 1 INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of Extech s 380973 True RMS AC Clamp on DMM This professional meter with proper care will provide years of safe reliable service ...

Page 2: ...1MΩ DC Voltage 600V 1V 0 75 2d 660V rms input imp 1MΩ Resistance 4KΩ 0 001kΩ 1 0 5d 660V rms 3 2VDC open cir Frequency 4KHz clamp test 1Hz 0 5 rdg 5d 800A sensitiv 5A 4KHz lead test 1Hz 0 5 rdg 5d 660V sensitiv 1V Capacitance 2000uF 1uF 3 5d 250V rms Type K Therm 20 to 300o C 1o C 2 3o C 300 to 1200o C 1o C 3 5 2o C 4 to 2192o F 1o F 3 8o F 660 Vrms Continuity Buzzer 40 ohms oc V 3V sc A 0 8mA 660...

Page 3: ...6 Data Hold key Press to activate press again to deactivate 7 Rotary selector switch Powers meter while selecting function and range 8 Negative input terminal Black test lead connection COM 9 Positive input terminal Red test lead connection for voltage resistance frequency capacitance temperature diode and continuity tests 10 Temperature units select key Press to select desired units 4 INTERNATION...

Page 4: ...rmer jaw around one of the conductors under test Open the jaw via the jaw trigger 3 Ensure that the clamp closes completely around the conductor 3 Read the displayed measurement value on the display 5 4 DC Voltage Measurements Warning Maximum DC input voltage is 600V To avoid electrical shock or damage to the instrument do not attempt to measure any voltage exceeding this limit 1 Set the Rotary Se...

Page 5: ... to the uF function 2 Remove at least one leg of a capacitor from its circuit before testing 3 Connect the black test lead to the COM terminal and red test lead to the V Ω uF terminal and connect the other ends of the test leads to the circuit component or other device under test 4 If measuring a polarity sensitive electrolytic capacitor touch red test lead to the positive side of the cap and the ...

Page 6: ...nce 5 The display will now indicate P for Peak Hold or H for Data Hold 6 For Peak Hold the display will show the maximum peak of a measured signal surge For example in rush current during a motor start up can be easily detected using Peak Hold mode For Data Hold the LCD reading is frozen 7 To return to normal operation press the Peak or Data Hold key again 6 MAINTENANCE 6 1 Battery Replacement War...

Page 7: ...440 for authorization A Return Authorization RA number must be issued before any product is returned to Extech The sender is responsible for shipping charges freight insurance and proper packaging to prevent damage in transit This warranty does not apply to defects resulting from action of the user such as misuse improper wiring operation outside of specification improper maintenance or repair or ...

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