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Clamp-On AC Ammeter

with Detachable Multimeter

Summary of Contents for 22-602

Page 1: ...Owner s Manual Please read before using this equipment Clamp On AC Ammeter with Detachable Multimeter...

Page 2: ...9 Zero Adjustment 10 Using the Multimeter 10 Making Measurements 10 Measuring DC AC Voltage 11 Measuring Three Phase AC Voltage 12 Measuring AC Voltage Riding on a DC Source Bias 13 Measuring Current...

Page 3: ...On AC Ammeter lets you measure AC current by simply clamping around a wire quickly and safely Hold Function lets you easily hold the displayed value when measuring AC current so you can see the read...

Page 4: ...the circuit you are testing before you replace the multimeter s battery Never operate the multimeter unless its battery compartment cover is in place and fully closed with the screw fully tightened Be...

Page 5: ...MANNER NOT SPECIFIED BY THE MANUFACTURER THE PROTECTION PROVIDED BY THE EQUIPMENT MAY BE IMPAIRED TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE Special Pane...

Page 6: ...le length Sensitivity AC DC Voltage 2000 Volt MISCELLANEOUS Operating Temperature 32 to 109 4 F 0 to 43 C Storage Temperature 4 to 140 F 20 to 60 C Power Source One AAA battery Dimensions HWD 77 8 25...

Page 7: ...7 A Quick Look at Your Multimeter A Quick Look at Your Multimeter OHMS ADJUST left side of AC AMMETER MULTIMETER multimeter OHMS...

Page 8: ...he battery is properly installed and the back cover is in place and secured Caution Use only a fresh battery of the required size and recommended type Follow these steps to install the bat tery 1 Set...

Page 9: ...an order re placement leads from your local RadioShack store WARNING ALTHOUGH THE TEST LEADS ARE RATED FOR 1000 VOLTS THE MAXIMUM RATING OF THIS MULTIMETER IS 500 VOLTS DC 500 VOLTS RMS AC DO NOT TRY...

Page 10: ...nction se lector set to OFF To use the multimeter use the func tion selector to switch between the multimeter s functions Then connect the test leads to the circuit you want to measure MAKING MEASUREM...

Page 11: ...or to one of the ACV positions to measure AC volt age Note If you are not sure about the voltage level you are measur ing set the function selector to 500 DCV or 500 ACV Then keep trying the next lowe...

Page 12: ...G THREE PHASE CIRCUITS WE STRONGLY RECOMMEND THAT YOU DO NOT USE THIS MULTIME TER FOR SUCH APPLICATIONS We designed this multimeter primarily to measure household AC voltages If you want to measure 3...

Page 13: ...rcuit you want to test and note the reading on the upper or lower line of ACVA DCVA on the multimeter 2 Disconnect the test leads from the circuit 3 Remove power from the circuit under test and discha...

Page 14: ...AGE TO THE TEST LEADS WHILE THE FUNCTION SELECTOR IS SET TO ACA Important Make sure you place only one wire inside the ammeter s jaws at a time If you try to measure AC cur rent in more than one wire...

Page 15: ...ne of ACVA DCVA on the multimeter If T 3A 15A 30A on the ammeter is set to 3A the AC current is the reading you see For example if the needle points to 2 the AC current is 2 amps If T 3A 15A 30A on th...

Page 16: ...THE CIRCUIT UNDER TEST HAS ALL POWER REMOVED AND ANY ASSOCIATED CAPACITORS ARE FULLY DIS CHARGED BEFORE YOU MAKE A RESISTANCE MEASUREMENT Caution Never connect the test leads to a source of voltage wh...

Page 17: ...diately Use and store the multimeter only in normal temperature environments Handle the multimeter carefully do not drop it Keep the multimeter away from dust and dirt Modifying or tampering with the...

Page 18: ...emove the screw on the upper back of the multimeter Then remove the top cover 3 Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the screw on the lower back of the multimeter then remove the multimeter s back cov...

Page 19: ...19 Notes Notes...

Page 20: ...a product defect during the warranty period take the product and the RadioShack sales receipt as proof of purchase date to any RadioShack store RadioShack will at its option unless otherwise provided...

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