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MA640-en-GB_V2.4   5/15 

SAFETY NOTES 

  Do not exceed the maximum allowable input range of any function. 

  Do not apply voltage to meter when resistance function is selected. 

  Set the function switch OFF when the meter is not in use. 

  Remove the battery if meter is to be stored for longer than 60 days.

 

WARNINGS 

  Set function switch to the appropriate position before measuring. 

  When measuring volts do 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 the condition of the test leads and the meter itself for any damage before operating the 

meter. Repair or replace any damage before use. 

  Use great care when making measurements if the voltages are greater than 25VAC rms or 

35VDC. These voltages are considered a shock hazard. 

  Always discharge capacitors and remove power from the device under test before performing 

Diode, Resistance or Continuity tests. 

  Voltage checks on electrical outlets can be difficult and misleading because of the uncertainty 

of connection to the recessed electrical contacts. Other means should be used to ensure that 
the terminals are not "live". 

  If the equipment is used in a manner not specified by the manufacturer, the protection provided 

by the equipment may be impaired. 

 

Function Maximum 

Input 

A AC/DC,  

600A DC/AC 

V DC, V AC 

600V DC/AC 

Resistance, Capacitance, Frequency, Diode Test 

250V DC/AC 

Type K Temperature  

30V DC, 24V AC 
250V DC/AC 

Summary of Contents for MA640

Page 1: ...User s Guide 600Amp AC DC True RMS Clamp Meter Model MA640...

Page 2: ...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 Equip...

Page 3: ...ore 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 before use Use great care when ma...

Page 4: ...RELATIVE Button 13 Battery compartment rear 14 Positive Input jack Display icons Description HOLD Data Hold AUTO Autoranging DC Direct Current AC Alternating Current MAX Max reading MIN Min reading L...

Page 5: ...tip along a length of the cord to assure placing the tip in close proximity to the live conductor NOTE The detector is designed with high sensitivity Static electricity or other sources of energy may...

Page 6: ...e side of the circuit 5 Read the voltage value in the display Resistance Measurements Note Remove power from the device under test before making resistance measurements 1 Rotate the function switch to...

Page 7: ...ay OL the device is open If both readings are very small or 0 the device is shorted Capacitance Measurements WARNING To avoid electric shock discharge the capacitor before measuring 1 Rotate the funct...

Page 8: ...position 2 Press the MODE button to select F or C 3 Insert the Temperature Probe into the input jacks 4 Place the temperature probe tip where needed 5 Read the temperature on the display Note In case...

Page 9: ...seconds LCD Backlight The LCD is equipped with backlighting for easier viewing especially in dimly lit areas Press and hold the HOLD button for 2 seconds to turn the backlight on The backlight will au...

Page 10: ...re remove the battery and store it separately Battery Replacement 1 Remove the Phillips head screws that secures the rear battery door 2 Open the battery compartment 3 Replace the 9V battery 4 Secure...

Page 11: ...0 0 VDC 0 1V Resistance 600 0 0 1 1 0 4 digits 6 000k 0 001k 1 5 2 digits 60 00k 0 01k 600 0k 0 1k 6 000M 0 001M 2 5 3 digits 60 00M 0 01M 3 5 5 digits Capacitance 40 00nF 0 01nF 4 0 20 digits 400 0nF...

Page 12: ...ranges 50 60Hz and 5 to 100 of range Operating Temperature 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...

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