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Introduction 

 

Congratulations on your purchase of this Extech MA430 Clamp Meter. This meter measures AC 
Current, AC/DC Voltage, Resistance, Diode Test, Continuity and Non-Contact Voltage detection. The 
double molded case is designed for heavy duty use. This device is shipped fully tested and calibrated 
and, with proper use, will provide years of reliable service. Please visit our website (www.extech.com) 
to check for the latest version of this User Guide, Product Updates, and Customer Support. 

Safety 

International Safety Symbols 

This symbol, adjacent to another symbol or terminal, indicates the user must refer 
to the manual for further information. 
 
This symbol, adjacent to a terminal, indicates that, under normal use, hazardous 
voltages may be present 
 
Double insulation 

 

This 

WARNING

 symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which if not 

avoided, could result in death or serious injury. 

This 

CAUTION

 symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which if not 

avoided, may result damage to the product. 

 
 
 

PER IEC1010 OVERVOLTAGE INSTALLATION CATEGORY 

OVERVOLTAGE CATEGORY I 

Equipment of OVERVOLTAGE CATEGORY I is equipment for connection to circuits in which 
measurements are taken to limit the transient overvoltages to an appropriate low level. 

Note – Examples include protected electronic circuits. 

OVERVOLTAGE CATEGORY 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 connection to the fixed installation. 

OVERVOLTAGE CATEGORY IV 

Equipment of OVERVOLTAGE CATEGORY IV is for use at the origin of the installation. 

Note – Examples include electricity meters and primary over-current protection equipment

 

WARNING 

CAUTION 

Summary of Contents for MA430

Page 1: ...User Manual 400Amp AC Clamp Meter NCV Model MA430 Additional User Manual Translations available at www extech com...

Page 2: ...th or serious injury This CAUTION symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result damage to the product PER IEC1010 OVERVOLTAGE INSTALLATION CATEGORY OVERVOLTAGE CAT...

Page 3: ...ways remove the test leads before replacing the battery or fuses Inspect the condition of the test leads and the meter itself for any damage before operating the meter Repair or replace any damage bef...

Page 4: ...E select button 8 COM input jack 9 Rotary Function switch 10 Backlight button 11 Range button 12 MAX button 13 V Hz jack 14 Battery Cover rear Display icons Description HOLD Data Hold AUTO Autoranging...

Page 5: ...light will turn on with a steady red light NOTE The conductors in electrical cord sets are often twisted For best results move the probe tip along a length of the cord to assure placing the tip in clo...

Page 6: ...oltage value in the display Resistance Diode Continuity Measurements Note Remove power from the device under test before making resistance measurements 1 Set the function switch to the position 2 Inse...

Page 7: ...e AUTO icon will turn of 2 Press the RANGE button to step through the available ranges until the range needed appears 3 Press and hold the RANGE button for 2 seconds to exit the Manual Ranging mode an...

Page 8: ...attery cover 2 Open the battery compartment 3 Replace the 9V battery 4 Secure the battery compartment door Never dispose of used batteries or rechargeable batteries in household waste As consumers use...

Page 9: ...1A 3 0 4 digits AC Voltage 50 to 60Hz 200 0mV 0 1mV 1 5 30 digits 2 000 V 0 001V 1 8 8 digits 20 00 V 0 01V 200 0 V 0 1V 600 V 1V 2 5 8 digits DC Voltage 200 0 mV 0 1mV 0 8 2 digits 2 000 V 0 001V 1...

Page 10: ...5 C to 40 C 41 F to 104 F Storage Temperature 20 C to 60 C 4 F to 140 F Operating Humidity Max 80 up to 31 C 87 F decreasing linearly to 50 at 40 C 104 F Storage Humidity 80 Operating Altitude 2000met...

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