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HOLD

BAT

OFF

2000M

20M

20k

200

V

750

1000

V~

200

1000

OFF

1000

200

V~
750

V
1000
200

20k

20M

2000M

Ω

Ω

Ω

Ω

A~

A~

EXTERNAL
UNIT

WITH 261 OPTION(500V)
INSULATION TESTER

EXTERNAL UNIT

MAX 1000A
CAT ll 1000V
CAT lll 600V

M266 CLAMP METER

02

M266SERIES

1. Safety information

DIGITAL CLAMP MULTIMETER

OPERATOR'S INSTRUCTION MANUAL

The meter is completely portable, LCD, 3 1/2 digit clamp 
meter with insulation test function (with option 500V 
insulation tester unit). It has been designed rugged 
structure, good feeling held in operator's hand and 
convenient use.
   Follow all safety and operating instructions to ensure 
that the meter is used safely and is kept in good operating 
condition.

1.1 Preliminary

• When using this meter, the user must observe all normal 
  safety rules concerning:

Protection against the dangers of electronic current.
Protection of the meter against misuse.
Full compliance with safety standards can be guaranteed 

  only if used with test leads supplied. If necessary, they 
  must be replaced with the same model or same electronic 
  ratings. Measuring leads must be in good condition.

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1.3 Symbols

Important safety information .refer to the operating manual.

Earth ground

Dangerous voltage may be present.

1.2 During use

• Never exceed the protection limit values indicated in 

  

specifications for each range of measurement.

When the meter is linked to measurement circuit, do not 

  

touch unused terminals.

When the value scale to be measured is unknown 

  

beforehand, set the range selector at the highest position.

Before rotating the range selector to change function, 

  

disconnect test leads from the circuit under test.

When carrying out measurements on TV or switching power 

  

circuits always remember that there may be high amplitude 

  

voltage pulses at test points, which can damage the meter.

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• Never perform resistance measurements on live circuits.
• Always is careful when working with voltage above 60V dc 

  

or 30V ac rms. Keep fingers behind the probe barriers while 

  

measuring.

1.4 Maintenance

• Before opening the meter, always disconnect test leads 

  

from all sources of electric current.

If any faults or abnormalities are observed, the meter can 

  

not be used any more and it has to be checked out.

Never use the meter unless the back cover and the battery 

  

cover are in place and fastened fully.

Do not use abrasives or solvents on the meter, use a damp 

  

cloth and mild detergent only.

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2. Description

This meter is one of a series portable 3 1/2 digital clamp 
meter for measuring DC and AC Voltage, AC current, 
resistance, continuity test and insulation test. Some models 
also provide frequency or temperature test. Full overload 
protection. Low battery indication and over-range indication 
are provide. Following table shows function of the series of 
clamp meter.

FUNCTION

TEMPERATURE

M266

266F

266C

ACV   DCV
ACA

Ω

INSULATION

FREQUENCY

2.1 Function and range selector

A rotary switch is used to measurement functions and 
ranges. When the switch is set to OFF position, the meter 
does not operate.

2.2 Transformer jaws

Pick up the AC current flowing through the conductor. 
Press the TRIGGER to open the transformer jaws. When 
the finger press on the TRIGGER is released, the jaws will 
close again.

2.3 Data hold

A push switch (Push ON, Push OFF, All ACA, ACV, DCV, Hz 
ranges with this feature).

2.4 Input jacks

This meter has three input jacks that are protected against 
overload to the limits shown.
During use connect the black test lead to COM jack and 
connect red test lead to V jack. The red test lead is 
depended on function selected.
The EXT jack is used for accept insulation tester unit EXT 
banana Plugs, when measurement insulation resistance.

01

03

04

05

3. Operating instruction

3.1 Measuring current

1.Set the rotary switch at desired A~ range position. 
   Press thetrigger to open the transformer jaws and clamp 
   onto one conductor only (Fig1), The transformer jaws 
   pick up the AC current flowing through the conductor.
2.When only the figure“ 1 ”displayed, it indicates overrange
   situation and the higher range have to be selected.

3.2 Insulation Test

(Option 500V insulation tester unit)
1. Connect the insulation tester unit V

Ω

; COM; EXT three 

    banana plugs to the clamp meter V

Ω

; COM; EXT.

2. Set the rotary switch of clamp meter at 2000M

Ω

 position.

3. Set the insulation tester unit range switch to the 2000M

Ω

 

    position.
4. Uses the insulation tester unit of the test leads connects 
    its L; E input connect to being tested installations. 
    (Test installation's must be power OFF)
5. Set the insulation tester power switch to the ON position.

 WRONG 

 CORRECT

FRONT PANEL

1. TRANSFORMER 
    JAWS

2. TRIGGER                   

3. DATA HOLD 
    SWITCH

4. ROTARY SWITCH

5. LCD DISPLAY

6. INPUT JACKS

7. DROP-PROOF 
    WRIST STRAP

8.TEMPERATURE 
    MEASURING 
    SOCKET

9. BARRIER OR 
    TACTILE 
    INDICATOR

1

9

3

8

4

5

6

7

2

HOLD

BAT

Summary of Contents for M266 Series

Page 1: ...0 1000 OFF 1000 200 V 750 V 1000 200 20k 20M 2000M Ω Ω Ω Ω A A EXTERNAL UNIT WITH 261 OPTION 500V INSULATION TESTER EXTERNAL UNIT MAX 1000A CAT ll 1000V CAT lll 600V M266 CLAMP METER M266SERIES DIGITAL CLAMP MULTIMETER OPERATOR S INSTRUCTION MANUAL ...

Page 2: ...with safety standards can be guaranteed only if used with test leads supplied If necessary they must be replaced with the same model or same electronic ratings Measuring leads must be in good condition 1 2 During use Never exceed the protection limit values indicated in specifications for each range of measurement When the meter is linked to measurement circuit do not touch unused terminals When t...

Page 3: ...ities are observed the meter can not be used any more and it has to be checked out Never use the meter unless the back cover and the battery cover are in place and fastened fully Do not use abrasives or solvents on the meter use a damp cloth and mild detergent only 2 Description This meter is one of a series portable 3 1 2 digital clamp meter for measuring DC and AC Voltage AC current resistance c...

Page 4: ...ransformer jaws When the finger press on the TRIGGER is released the jaws will close again 2 3 Data hold A push switch Push ON Push OFF All ACA ACV DCV Hz ranges with this feature 2 4 Input jacks This meter has three input jacks that are protected against overload to the limits shown During use connect the black test lead to COM jack and connect red test lead to V jack The red test lead is depende...

Page 5: ...PANEL 1 TRANSFORMER JAWS 2 TRIGGER 3 DATA HOLD SWITCH 4 ROTARY SWITCH 5 LCD DISPLAY 6 INPUT JACKS 7 DROP PROOF WRIST STRAP 8 TEMPERATURE MEASURING SOCKET 9 BARRIER OR TACTILE INDICATOR 1 9 3 8 4 5 6 7 2 HOLD BAT ...

Page 6: ... higher range have to be selected 3 2 Insulation Test Option 500V insulation tester unit 1 Connect the insulation tester unit VΩ COM EXT three banana plugs to the clamp meter VΩ COM EXT 2 Set the rotary switch of clamp meter at 2000MΩ position 3 Set the insulation tester unit range switch to the 2000MΩ position 4 Uses the insulation tester unit of the test leads connects its L E input connect to b...

Page 7: ...t test leads across the resistor under measurement NOTE 1 If the resistance being measured exceeds the maximum value of the range selected or the input is not connected an overrange indication 1 will be displayed 2 When checking in circuit resistance be sure the circuit under test has all power removed and that all capacitors have been discharged fully Ω Ω 6 Depress the PUSH 500V push push switch ...

Page 8: ...nment temperature 2 Insert K type thermocouple into the temperature measuring socket on the front panel and contact the object to be measured with the thermocouple probe Read LCD display Warning To avoid electric shock be sure the thermocouple has been removed before changing to another function measurement 3 5 Testing diode 1 Connect the black test lead to the COM jack and the red test lead to th...

Page 9: ... left of display Thermocouple K type 90 W X 230 D X 43 H mm 320g including battery Dual slope integration A D converter 10 C to 50 C 14 F to 122 F 4 Specifications Accuracy is specified for a period of one year after calibration and at 18 C to 28 C 64 F to 82 F with relative humidity to 80 1 Connect the black test lead to the COM jack and the red test lead to the VΩ jack 2 Set the rotary switch at...

Page 10: ... 5digits 100mA 1A 1A Note 600A 4 3 Insulation test Range Accuracy Resolution 2 0 of rdg 2digits 4 0 of rdg 2digits 5 0 of rdg 2digits Note 20MΩ 2000MΩ 1MΩ 1kΩ 500MΩ 4 4 AC Voltage Range Accuracy Resolution 200V 1 0 of rdg 4digits 0 1V Input Impedance 9M on all ranges Overload protection 1000V DC or 750V AC on all ranges Frequency Range 50Hz to 500Hz Response Average calibrated in rms of sine wave ...

Page 11: ...igit 0 1mV 2V 5 0 of rdg 1digit 1mV 20V 200V 1000V 5 0 of rdg 1digit 5 0 of rdg 1digit 0 8 of rdg 2digits 10mV 0 1V 1V Range Accuracy Resolution 200Ω 1 0 of rdg 3digits 0 1Ω 2kΩ 1 0 of rdg 1digit 1Ω 20kΩ 200kΩ 2MΩ 1 0 of rdg 1digit 1 0 of rdg 5digits 1 0 of rdg 5digits 10Ω 100Ω 1kΩ 4 7 Temperature Range Accuracy Resolution 0 C to 400 32 to 752 C F F 400 C to 750 752 to 1382 C F F 0 C to 750 C F F ...

Page 12: ...ry K type thermocouple HYTP 010 INSULATION TESTER UNIT 261 6 Battery replacement If the sign BAT appears on the LCD display it indicates that battery should be replaced Remove the battery cover of case Replace the exhausted battery with a new one Warning Before attempting to open the battery cover be sure that test leads have been disconnected from measurement circuits to avoid electric shock haza...

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