DVM645BI GB
12
Red
Circuit
Measuring DC and AC Amps
Figure 2-3. Measuring Amps
WARNING
Do not attempt to measure high currents. Use a current clamp for
measurements >10A. The 10A input terminal is protected by a
F15A/250V fast blow ceramic fuse.
c
Turn the selector to DC and AC Amps.
d
Connect the leads as shown
e
is not available in DC and AC Amps, all other buttons can be used.
Each press of the button
switches alternately between DC and AC Amps.
1. Insert the black and red test leads into the
COM
and
A
input terminals
respectively.
2. Turn off or disconnect the circuit to be measured from all power sources,
connect the multimeter in series with the conductor where the current is to be
measured.
3. Switch on the power to the circuit under test. Note the reading.
4. After completing the measurement, turn off the power to the circuit under test,
disconnect the test leads from the multimeter.
5. The DC and AC Amps measurements are always fixed range.
