MN25 Version 2.2 Aug 2003
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AC Current Measurements
CAUTION:
Do not make current measurements on the 10A
scale for longer than 30 seconds. Exceeding 30 seconds may
cause damage to the meter and/or the test leads.
1. Insert the black test lead banana plug
into the negative (COM) jack.
2. For current measurements up to 200m
A AC, set the function switch to the
200m A
AC
position and insert the red
test lead banana plug into the (mA)
jack.
3. For current measurements up to 10A
AC, set the function switch to the 10A
range and insert the red test lead
banana plug into the (10A) jack.
4. Remove power from the circuit under
test, then open up the circuit at the point where you wish to
measure current.
5. Touch the black probe tip to the negative side of the circuit.
Touch the red test probe tip to the positive side of the circuit.
6. Apply power to the circuit.
7. Read the current in the display. The display will indicate the
proper decimal and value.