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AM300 V1.1  6/07 

Description 

Meter Description 

1. Current 

clamp 

2. 

Clamp opening trigger 

3. 

Function Selector Switch 

4. Scale 

Display 

5. 

POINTER LOCK switch 

6. 

Meter zero adjust 

7. 

Zero ohms adjust 

8. 

COM

 negative input jack for black test lead 

9. 

OHMS

 positive input jack for red lead 

10. 

VOLT 

positive input jack for red lead 

 

 

 

Specifications 

Function Ranges 

Accuracy 

AC Current  
(50/60Hz) 

6, 15, 60, 150, and 300A AC 

± 3% of Full Scale for 50/60Hz 

AC Voltage  
(50/60Hz) 

300 and 600V AC 

± 3% of Full Scale 

DC Voltage 

75V DC 

± 3% of Full Scale 

Resistance 

2000

Ω 

(20

 mid-scale) 

± 3% of Scale Length 

 

Clamp jaw opening 

1.5" (38mm) max. 

Display 

Analog with Zero Adjustment 

Input Impedance 

 240k

 (75VDC range), 530k

 (300VAC range, 1M

 

(600VAC range), 

AC bandwidth 

50 to 60Hz (50 to 400Hz for 15 through 300ACA ranges) 

Ambient conditions 

Temperature 32 - 104

o

F (0 - 40

o

C); Relative Humidity <80%  

Operating Altitude 

7000ft. (2000m) maximum. 

Battery 

One (1) 1.5V ‘AA’ Battery 

Fuse 

0.5A / 250V glass fuse (6mm x 30mm); spare fuse supplied 

Dimensions & Weight

 

9.0 x 2.8 x 1.5" (230 x 72 x 37mm); 14.7oz. (416g) 

Safety

 

For indoor use and in accordance with the requirements for 
double insulation to IEC1010-1 (2001): EN61010-1 (2001) 
Overvoltage Category II 600V, Pollution Degree 2. 

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Summary of Contents for AM300

Page 1: ...User s Guide Extech AM300 300A AC Analog Clamp Meter ...

Page 2: ...o not switch to current resistance modes Do not measure current on a circuit whose voltage exceeds 600V When changing ranges always disconnect the test leads from the circuit under test CAUTIONS Improper use of this meter can cause damage shock injury or death Read and understand this user manual before operating the meter Always remove the test leads before replacing the battery or fuses Inspect ...

Page 3: ...I 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 connection to the fixed installation OVERVOLTAGE CA...

Page 4: ...ull Scale Resistance 2000Ω 20Ω mid scale 3 of Scale Length Clamp jaw opening 1 5 38mm max Display Analog with Zero Adjustment Input Impedance 240kΩ 75VDC range 530kΩ 300VAC range 1MΩ 600VAC range AC bandwidth 50 to 60Hz 50 to 400Hz for 15 through 300ACA ranges Ambient conditions Temperature 32 104 o F 0 40 o C Relative Humidity 80 Operating Altitude 7000ft 2000m maximum Battery One 1 1 5V AA Batte...

Page 5: ...isplay 4 Press the trigger to open jaw Fully enclose only one conductor For optimum results center the conductor in the jaw 5 The analog display pointer will indicate the current reading AC DC Voltage Measurements 1 Insert the black test lead into the negative COM terminal and the red test lead into the positive V terminal 2 Set the display to the highest AC or DC Voltage range using the thumbwhee...

Page 6: ...log display pointer will indicate the resistance reading Pointer Lock Function The Pointer Lock switch freezes the pointer s position and can be used as a data hold feature This feature is useful in dimly lit or hard to reach locations Maintenance WARNING To avoid electrical shock disconnect the meter from any circuit and remove the test leads from the input terminals before opening the case Do no...

Page 7: ...s 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 unauthorized modification Extech specifically disclaims any implied warranties or merchantability or fitness for a specific...

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