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INSTRUCTION MANUAL

AC DIGITAL CLAMP METER

KT200

1. Features

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Safety design conforming to the following provi-
sions of IEC61010.

Overvoltage category III 300V, pollution degree 2,
Overvoltage category II 600V, pollution degree 2,

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Data hold switch for easy reading in dimly light
or hard-to-read locations.

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Sleep feature to extend battery life.

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Beeper permits easy continuity check.

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Provides a dynamic range of 4,000 counts full
scale.

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Uses shrouded transformer jaws to further
improve safety.

2. Safety Warnings

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This instrument has been designed and tested
according to IEC Publication 61010 : Safety
Requirements for Electronic Measuring
Apparatus. This instruction manual contains
warnings and safety rules which must be
observed by the user  to ensure safe operation
of the instrument and retain it in safe condition.
Therefore, read through these operating
instructions before using the instrument.  

WARNING

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Read through and understand instructions
contained in this manual before using the
instrument.  

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Save and keep the manual handy to enable
quick reference whenever necessary.

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Be sure to use the instrument only in its
intended applications and to follow mea-
surement procedures  described in the
manual. 

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Be sure to understand and follow all safety
instructions contained in the manual. Failure
to follow the above instructions may cause
injury, instrument damage and/or damage to
equipment under test.

The symbol

indicated on the instrument

means that the user must refer to related
parts in the manual for safe operation of the
instrument. Be sure to carefully read the
instructions following each

symbol in this

manual.

DANGER is reserved for conditions and
actions that are likely to cause serious or fatal
injury.   
WARNING is reserved for conditions and
actions that can cause serious or fatal injury. 
CAUTION is reserved for conditions and
actions that can cause minor injury or
instrument damage.

DANGER

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Never make measurement on a circuit with a
voltage higher than 600 VAC/DC. 

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Do not attempt to make measurement in the
presence of flammable gasses, fumes, vapor
or dust. Otherwise, the use of the instrument
may cause sparking, which can lead to an
explosion.

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Transformer jaws are made of metal and their
tips are not insulated. Where equipment
under test has exposed conductive parts, be
especially careful to avoid the hazard of
possible shorting.  

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Never attempt to use the instrument if its
surface or your hand is wet.  

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

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Never open the battery compartment cover
when making measurement.

WARNING

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Never attempt to make any measurement if
any abnormal conditions are noted, such as
broken case, cracked test leads and exposed
metal part.  

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Do not turn the function selector switch with
plugged in test leads connected to the circuit
under test. 

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Do not install substitute parts or make any
modification to the instrument. Return the
instrument to your distributor for repair or
recalibration.

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Do not try to replace the batteries if the
surface of the instrument is wet. 

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Always switch off the instrument before
opening the battery compartment cover for
battery replacement.

CAUTION

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Make sure that the function selector switch is
set to the appropriate position before making
measurement.

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Always make sure to insert each plug of the
test leads fully into the appropriate terminal
on the instrument.  

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Make sure to remove the test leads from the
instrument before making current measurem-
ent. 

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Do not expose the instrument to the direct
sun, extreme temperatures or dew fall.  

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Be sure to set the function selector switch to
the

position after use. When the

instrument will not be in use for a long period
of time, place it in storage after removing the
battery.

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Use a damp cloth and detergent for cleaning
the instrument. Do not use abrasives or
solvents.

3. Specifications

Measuring Ranges and Accuracy 

at 23

±

5

, 45-75% relative humidity

AC Current

A

AC Voltage

V

Auto-ranging

DC Voltage

V

Auto-ranging

Resistance

(Ω

/Continuity

Auto-ranging

Buzzer beeps below 50

±

35

Ω)

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EMC

IEC61000-4-3

RF electromagnetic field<1V/m; 
total accuracy=specified accuracy
RF electromagnetic field=3V/m; 
total accuracy=specified accuracy

2% of range

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Operating System :

Dual Integration

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Display :  

Liquid crystal display

maximum count: 3999

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Low Battery Warning :

is shown on the display

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Overrange Indication :

OL. is shown on the display

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Response Time :

Approx. 2 seconds 

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Sample Rate :

About 2.5 times per second

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Temperature and Humidity for Guranteed
Accuracy:

23

±

5

, relative humidity up to 85%

without condensation

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Operating Temperature and Humidity :

0

40

, relative humidity up to 85%

without condensation

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Storage Temperature and Humidity :

-20

60

, relative humidity up to 85%

without condensation

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Power Source :

Two R03 or equivalent

DC1.5V

batteries 

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Current Consumption :

Approx. 2.5mA max. 

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Sleep Function :

Automatically powered down in about 10
minutes after the last switch operation

power consumption in the sleep mode is

about 20

μ

A.

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Standards :

IEC61010-1 

CAT.III 300V, pollution degree 2
CAT.II 600V, pollution degree 2

IEC61010-2-031
IEC61010-2-032

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Overload Protection :

AC current ranges : 480A AC/DC for 10sec 
AC voltage ranges : 720V AC/DC for 10sec
Resistance ranges : 300V AC/DC for 10sec

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Withstand Voltage :

3700VAC

RMS,50/60Hz

for 1 minute

between electrical circuit and housing case 

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Insulation Resistance 

10M

Ω

or greater at 1000V between elect-

rical circuit and housing case

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Conductor Size :

Approx. 30 mm diameter max

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Dimensions : 

184

L

x 44

W

x 27

D

mm

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Weight : 

Approx. 190g

including batteries

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Accessories : 

Test leads
Two R03 batteries
Instruction manual

5-2 AC Voltage Measurement

DANGER

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Never use the instrument on a circuit with a
voltage higher than 600 VAC.  Otherwise,
electric shock hazard or damage to the
instrument or the circuit under test may result.

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Do not make measurement with the battery
compartment cover removed.

1

Set the function selector switch to the

position. 

2

Plug the red test lead into the V/

Ω

terminal

and the black test lead into the COM
terminal. 

3

Connect the test lead prods to the circuit
under test and take the reading on the
display. 

5-3 DC Voltage Measurement

DANGER

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Never use the instrument on a circuit with a
voltage higher than 600VDC. Otherwise,
electric shock hazard or damage to the
instrument or the circuit under test may result.

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Do not make measurement with the battery
compartment cover removed.

1

Set the function selector switch to the

position. 

2

Plug the red test lead into the V/

Ω

terminal

and the black test lead into the COM
terminal. 

3

Connect the test lead prods to the circuit
under test and take the reading on the
display. 

5-4 Resistance Measurement

DANGER

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Always make sure that the circuit under test
is powered off.

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Do not make measurement with the battery
compartment cover removed.

1

Set the function selector switch to the

position. 

2

Plug the red test lead into the V/

Ω

terminal

and the black test lead into the COM
terminal.

3

Check that the display reads OL. with the
test lead prods shorted together, also check
that the buzzer beeps and the display reads

0.

4

Connect the test lead prods to the circuit
under test and take the reading on the
display. The buzzer beeps the reading is
below 50

±

35

Ω

NOTE

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When shorting the test lead prods together,
the display may show a very small resistance 
instead of 0. This is the resistance of the 
test leads.  

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If one of the test leads has an open, the
display reads  OL.

4. Preparation for Measurement
4-1 Checking Battery Voltage

Set the function selector switch to any position
other than

. When the display is clear

without

showing, proceed to measu-

rement. When the display blanks or

is

indicated, replaces the batteries according to the
instructions described in section 7. Battery
Replacement. 

NOTE

The sleep feature automatically turns the instru-
ment off in a certain period of time after the last
switch operation. Therefore, the display may be
blank with the function selector switch set to a
position other than

. To operate the

instrument in this case, set the switch back to
the 

position, then to the desired

position, or press any switch. If the display still
blanks, the batteries are exhausted. Replace
the batteries. 

4-2 Checking Switch Setting and Operation

Make sure that the function selector switch is set
to the correct position and the data hold switch is
deactivated. Otherwise, desired measurement
cannot be made.  

5. Measurement
5-1 AC Current Measurement

WARNING

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Do not make measurement on a circuit with a
voltage higher than 600 VAC. Otherwise,
shock  hazard or damage to the instrument or
equipment under test may result.

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Transformer jaw tips are designed to
minimize the possibility of shorting conductors
in the circuit under test. If equipment under
test has exposed conductive parts, however,
extra precaution should be taken to avoid
possible shorting.  

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Do not make measurement with the battery
compartment cover removed. 

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Do not make current measurement with the
test leads connected to the instrument.

1

Set the function selector switch to the

or

position. 

2

Press the trigger to open the transformer
jaws and clamp onto one conductor only.

3

Take the reading on the display.  

NOTE

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During current measurement, keep the trans-
former jaws fully closed. Otherwise, accurate
measurement cannot be made. The maxi-
mum conductor size is 30 mm in diameter. 

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When measuring a larger current, the trans-
former jaws may buzz. This does not affect
the instrument's accuracy.

6. Other Functions
6-1 Sleep Function

NOTE

The instrument still consumes small amount of
battery power in the sleep mode. Make sure to
set the function selector switch to the
position after use. 

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Sleep Mode

This is a function to prevent the instrument from
being left powered on in order to conserve battery
life. This function causes the instrument to
automatically enter the sleep

powered down

mode about 10 minutes after the last switch or
button operation.
To exit the sleep mode, turn the function selector
switch back to

, then to any other position,

or press any button. 

2

How to disable the sleep mode

To disable the sleep mode, Power the instrument
on with the data hold switch pressed.  P.OFF
is shown on the display for about 3 seconds after
the instrument is powered on.   
To enable the sleep mode, power the instrument
off, then power it on without pressing the data
hold  switch.

6-2 Data Hold Function 

This is a function used to freeze the measured
value on the display. Press the data hold switch
to freeze the reading. The reading will be held
regardless of subsequent changes in input.
is shown on the upper left corner of the display
while the instrument is in the data hold mode.  
To exit the data hold mode, press the data hold
switch again.

NOTE

If the instrument in the data hold mode enters
the sleep mode, the data hold mode will be ca-
ncelled.

7.Battery Replacement

WARNING

To avoid electric shock hazard, make sure to
set the function selector switch to

and

remove the test leads from the instrument
before trying to replace the batteries.

CAUTION

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Do not mix new and old batteries

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Make sure to install battery in correct polarity
as indicated inside the battery compartment. 

When

is shown on the display, replace

the batteries.  Note that when the battery is
completely exhausted, the display blanks without

shown.  

1

Set the function selector switch to the
position.

2

Unscrew and remove the battery compa-
rtment on the bottom of the instrument. 

3

Replace the batteries observing correct
polarity. Use two new R03 or equivalent
batteries.  

4

Mount and screw the battery compartment
cover. 

Transformer Jaws

Data Hold Switch

Function Selector Switch

Display

V/Ω Terminal

COM Terminal

Trigger

Range Measuring Range

Accuracy

40A

0-39.99A

400A

0-399.9A

±

2.0%rdg

±

6dgt

50/60Hz

Range Measuring Range

Accuracy

400V

0-399.9V

600V

150-599V

±

2.0%rdg

±

5dgt

50/60Hz

Range Measuring Range

Accuracy

400V

0-399.9V

600V

150-599V

±

1.5%rdg

±

5dgt

Range Measuring Range

Accuracy

400

Ω

0-399.9

Ω

4000

Ω

150-3999

Ω

±

2.0%rdg

±

5dgt

1.5V

1.5V

Battery Compartment

2×R03 or 1.5V AAA

 

92-1638

Summary of Contents for KT200

Page 1: ...to the position 2 Plug the red test lead into the V terminal and the black test lead into the COM terminal 3 Connect the test lead prods to the circuit under test and take the reading on the display...

Page 2: ...h to the position 2 Plug the red test lead into the V terminal and the black test lead into the COM terminal 3 Connect the test lead prods to the circuit under test and take the reading on the display...

Page 3: ...h to the position 2 Plug the red test lead into the V terminal and the black test lead into the COM terminal 3 Connect the test lead prods to the circuit under test and take the reading on the display...

Page 4: ...h to the position 2 Plug the red test lead into the V terminal and the black test lead into the COM terminal 3 Connect the test lead prods to the circuit under test and take the reading on the display...

Page 5: ...h to the position 2 Plug the red test lead into the V terminal and the black test lead into the COM terminal 3 Connect the test lead prods to the circuit under test and take the reading on the display...

Page 6: ...h to the position 2 Plug the red test lead into the V terminal and the black test lead into the COM terminal 3 Connect the test lead prods to the circuit under test and take the reading on the display...

Page 7: ...h to the position 2 Plug the red test lead into the V terminal and the black test lead into the COM terminal 3 Connect the test lead prods to the circuit under test and take the reading on the display...

Page 8: ...h to the position 2 Plug the red test lead into the V terminal and the black test lead into the COM terminal 3 Connect the test lead prods to the circuit under test and take the reading on the display...

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