background image

Digital ClaMP 

Meters   sC66   sC67

OPeratOr’s MaNUal

general description

Models SC66 and SC67 have 

special features for the HVAC/R 

service technician who wants to carry 

one instrument. 

Maintenance 

Clean the exterior with clean dry 

cloth. Do not use liquid.

Battery Replacement:

 When the 

multimeter displays “      “   the battery 

must be replaced. Disconnect and 

unplug leads, turn meter off, and remove 

the battery cover. Replace the battery 

with a NEDA type 1604 9V battery. 

Non-contact voltage 

(NCV)  

With the NCV tab on the tip of the 

clamp close to an AC voltage, press 

the NCV button, the NCV LED will 

light and the beeper will beep. The 

closer you get to AC voltage, the 

louder the beep. The NCV function is 

sensitive enough to detect 24VAC on 

thermostats. 

Microamps DC

For measuring the flame diode 

current in a heater control. 

The clamp meter is protected by 

a PTC resistor, not a fuse. When an 

overload occurs on µADC, reset the 

PTC by disconnecting from the circuit 

for at least 30 seconds. 

Capacitance

For motor-start and motor-run 

capacitors. Disconnect the capacitor 

from power first. Short the terminals 

to discharge the capacitors. 

Disconnect any resistors that might 

be between the terminals of the 

capacitor. 

auto power off

To extend the life of your battery, 

the meter automatically turns off after 

approximately 60 minutes.

Hi voltage indicator  

In any VAC/VDC range when you 

touch a voltage greater than 30V, the 

beeper will beep and the red Hi-V LED 

will blink. BE CAREFUL!

MaX hold for safety

Before measuring voltage, press 

MAX button and keep your eyes on 

your test point. Then when you’ve 

disconnected, read the display.  

Current measurements

The fixed jaw is longer than the 

moveable jaw to make it easier to select 

just one wire from a bundle. With the 

jaws closed, separate one wire using 

the long fixed jaw. Slide it to the corner 

where the two jaws meet. Then open the 

jaws to let it in. You can select the wire 

without having to hold the jaws open. 

temperature 

Plug any K-type thermocouple 

directly into the meter to measure 

temperature. Temperature measurement 

will be accurate even in fast changing 

environments because of excellent 

temperature compensation. One 

thermocouple is included. No adapter is 

required.

Display 

o

C or 

o

Remove back of meter and locate 

jumper on lower right corner of PCB 

(marked 

O

C). Place a jumper over the 

pins to display 

o

C.

Field 

O

F calibration 

For accuracies of ±1°F calibrate the 

meter to a known temperature.  A glass 

of stabilized ice water is very close to 

32°F and is usually very convenient. 

1.  Connect thermocouple.

2.  Select the 200°F range.

3.  Remove back case. Hold the battery 

in place with a rubber band. 

4. Stabilize a large cup of ice water. 

5. Immerse the thermocouple probe and 

let it stabilize.

6.  Adjust VR3 (lower right corner of 

PCB) to get close to 32°F then adjust 

VR4(above VR3) to get within 0.1°F 

of 32°F. 

7. To calibrate in 

O

C, close the jumper 

that is below VR3.

For your safety.

.

.

General: 

Disconnect the test leads 

before opening the case. Inspect the 

test leads for damage to the insulation 

or exposed metal. Replace if suspect. 

Never ground yourself when taking 

electrical measurements. Do not touch 

exposed metal pipes, outlets, fixtures, 

etc., which might be at ground potential. 

Keep your body isolated from ground 

by using dry clothing, rubber shoes, 

rubber mats, or any approved insulating 

material. When disconnecting from 

a circuit, disconnect the “RED” lead 

first, then the common lead. Work with 

others. Use one hand for testing. Turn 

off power to the circuit under test before 

cutting, unsoldering, or breaking the 

circuit. Keep your fingers behind the 

finger guards on the probes. Do not 

measure resistance when circuit is 

powered. Do not apply more than rated 

voltage between input and ground.

All Voltage Tests:

 All voltage ranges 

will withstand up to 600VDC or 600VAC. 

Do not apply more than 600VDC or 

600VAC.

AC Tests: 

Disconnect the meter from 

the circuit before turning any inductor 

off, including motors, transformers, and 

solenoids. High voltage transients can 

damage the meter beyond repair. Do not 

use during electrical storms.

symbols used:

       Caution, risk of electric shock

       

       Caution, refer to manual.

       Ground

       Double insulation

Using & storing test leads

Because the wire insulation is 

silicone, you can use your test leads 

in very cold weather and they will stay 

flexible. They will also take a bump of 

a soldering iron without melting.

Snap the probes into the back to 

keep them out of the way.

Use the single test probe holder 

on clamp to make voltage testing 

easy.

For convenient lead storage, wrap 

the leads as shown. 

          WarNiNgs

DISCONNECT AND UNPLUG 

TEST LEADS before opening case.

TEST NCV FUNCTION ON 

KNOWN LIVE WIRE before using.

DO NOT APPLY VOLTAGE

 

greater than 30VAC or 60VDC to the 

thermocouple or the jacks when the 

rotary dial is on 

O

F. 

REMOVE THE THERMOCOUPLE 

when taking voltage measurements.

DISCONNECT THE TEST LEADS 

when taking temperature measure-

ments. 

DO NOT APPLY VOLTAGE

 TO 

THE JACKS when the rotary dial is 

on microamps.  Even low voltages 

can cause a current overload and 

blow the fuse. Replace blown fuse to 

regain function.

 

!

!

!

VR3

Jumper

VR4

 

99 Washington Street 
Melrose, MA 02176 

Phone

 781-665-

1400

Toll Free 1-800-517-8431

 

Visit us at www.T

estEquipmentDepot.com

Reviews: