4.
Completely de-energize the circuit in which the current is to
be measured. Place the meter in series with the conductor
carrying the current which is to be measured. Energize the
circuit.
5.
If the reading is less than 0.20 amps, you can move the dial
to a lower selection for greater accuracy.
CAUTION:
Before
changing ranges, always de-energize the circuit completely.
Failure to do so could damage the meter or equipment under
test and void the warranty.
6.
Before moving the dial to a lower current range, you must first
move the red probe to the yellow “mA AND R/C BATT” jack
(noting the DC current selection range is yellow in color to
match the proper jack color). Then, move the dial to the
500mA DC Current selection.
CAUTION:
The mA ranges are
fuse protected. To avoid possible electrical shock, meter
damage and/or equipment damage
do not:
A. Attempt to take mA current readings on circuits having
more than 500mA (0.5A) of current flow.
B. Apply a voltage between the “GROUND” and “mA” jacks
exceeding 250V AC or DC, as permanent equipment damage
and/or injury could result. Partial circuit damage may result for
voltages below 250V AC or DC.
C. Raise the “GROUND” terminal potential above 500V to
ground.
D. Energize the circuit. If the reading is within the next lower
range, switch to that range after completely de-energizing the
circuit under test. Re-energize the circuit and try again.
Continue changing to lower ranges if the reading is within the
next lowest range to obtain the best accuracy.
Resistance and Diode Measurements, and Continuity Check
1.
Insert the black probe to the black “GROUND” jack, and the
red probe into the red “VOLTS AND
” jack.
CAUTION:
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