GDM-8261A User Manual
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AC/DC Current Measurement
Background
The GDM-8261A has two input ports for current
measurement. A 1A terminal for current less than 1.2A
and a 10A port for measurements up to 10A.
The GDM-8261A also features a ―Current Input Port
Auto-Detect‖ feature (default, off). For details, see page
87.
Current type
AC
0 ~ 10A
DC
0 ~ 10A
1. Activate ACI/
DCI
Press the ACI (AC Current) key or
the DCI (DC Current) key.
ACI
or
DCI
2. ACI/DCI mode
display appears
A
S
AC
AUTO
AC or DC + A
Indicates AC or DC Current
(Note: AC = true RMS)
AUTO
Indicates Automatic range selection
10A
2nd display shows the Current range
3. Connect the
test lead and
measure
Connect the test lead between the 10A terminal and
COM port or DC/AC 1A terminal
and COM port,
depending on the current.
For current ≤ 1.2A use the
1A terminal
; For current up
to 10A use the 10A port. The display updates the reading.
0~1.2A
COM
1.2
A
M
A
X
MAX
10A
0~10A
COM
1.2
A
M
A
X
MAX
10A
