MA160
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GB_V1.0
10/15
12
Current
Measurements
Using
the
Clamp
WARNING:
Do
not
measure
the
current
on
a
circuit
when
the
voltage
increases
to
more
than
750V
AC
or
1000V
DC.
This
can
cause
damage
to
the
instrument
and
can
cause
injury
to
persons.
Fig.
4
‐
3
Correct
and
Incorrect
Clamping
1.
Ensure
that
the
probe
leads
are
disconnected
from
the
meter.
2.
Set
the
function
switch
to
the
position.
3.
Use
the
M
button
to
select
AC
or
DC
.
For
DC
press
ZERO
to
remove
any
residual
magnetism
and
to
null
the
display
before
clamping
onto
a
conductor.
4.
Place
the
meter
so
only
one
conductor
is
located
at
the
base
of
the
jaws.
For
optimum
results,
center
the
conductor
in
the
jaws.
5.
Read
the
current
measurement
in
the
display.
The
display
will
indicate
the
proper
decimal
point
and
value.
In
DC,
when
the
polarity
is
reversed,
the
display
will
show
(
‐
)
minus
before
the
value.
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