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G. TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE
Problem
Probable Causes
Does not power up
•
Dead or defective battery
•
Broken wire from battery
snap to PCB
Won’t display current readings
•
Open fuse
• Open test lead
•
Improperly connected to
circuit under test
All functions except ohms read high
•
Very weak battery that will
not turn on the low battery
indicator on the LCD
AC Volts do not read
•
Very weak battery that will
not turn on the low battery
indicator on the LCD
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A. INTRODUCTION
1. Congratulations!!
Thank you for purchasing TPI products. The
Amp Plus
is easy to use and is built to last.
It is backed by a 3 year limited warranty.
Please remember to complete and return
your product warranty registration card.
2. Product Description
The 296 is a clamp-on plus DMM with True RMS and
Harmonics capabilities. The 296 offers measurements in
all basic electrical functions, plus:
•
True RMS
Provides accurate and dependable
readings of non-linear loads.
•
HDR Mode
Determines if a signal is clean or
distorted.
•
Bar Graph
When measuring frequency, bar
graph indicates current level.
•
TRIM Mode
Smooths out unstable readings.
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Peak Mode
For start-up and inrush currents.
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Sleep Mode
Preserves battery life.
•
Data Hold
Holds the reading on the display for
easy viewing.
The 296 comes complete with the following accessories:
Carrying Pouch
Instruction Manual
Test Lead Set
Battery
