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Jaws

Data Hold Button

Function Rotary Switch

Backlight Button

Range Select Button

Display

Input Terminal

Frequency &  

Duty Cycle Select Button

High Voltage Indicator

Common / "COM" Terminal

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Open Jaw Clamp Meter 

DSA200AOC

Read this owner’s manual thoroughly before use and save.

AUTO

DC

mVA

nF

% Hz

kM

Ω

AC

1

2

3

4

5

6
7
8

9

Figure 2

1.

Data Hold is enabled

5.

Autorange mode is selected

2.

Continuity test is selected

6.

DC

3.

Diode test is selected

7.

Negative sign

4.

The batteries are low and must be replaced

8.

AC

Units of Measure

mV, V

Unit of voltage,  mV: Millivolt; V: Volt, 1V=1000mV

mA, A

Unit of current,  µA: Microamp; mA: Milliamp; A: Amper,  1 A = 10

3

mA = 10

6

µA

Ω

, k

Ω

M

Ω

Unit of resistance,  0: Ohm; kO: Kilohm; MO: Megohm,   
1 M

Ω

 = 10

3

k

Ω

 = 10

6

Ω

nF, µF

Unit of capacitance,  nF: Nanofarad; µF: Microfarad,  1F = 10

6

µF = 10

9

nF = 10

12

pF

Hz, 
kHz, 
MHz

Unit of frequency 
Hz: Hertz; kHz: Kilohertz; MHz: Megahertz 
1 MHz = 10

3

kHz = 10

6

Hz

%

Unit of duty cycle,  %: Percent

AUTO

DC

mVA

nF

% Hz

kM

Ω

AC

AUTO

DC

mVA

nF

% Hz

kM

Ω

AC

AUTO

DC

mVA

nF

% Hz

kM

Ω

AC

AUTO

DC

mVA

nF

% Hz

kM

Ω

AC

AUTO

DC

mVA

nF

% Hz

kM

Ω

AC

AUTO

DC

mVA

nF

% Hz

kM

Ω

AC

AUTO

DC

mVA

nF

% Hz

kM

Ω

AC

AUTO

DC

mVA

nF

% Hz

kM

Ω

AC

Figure 1

I. DISPLAY FUNCTIONS & SYMBOLS

Summary of Contents for DSA200AOC

Page 1: ...batteries are low and must be replaced 8 AC Units of Measure mV V Unit of voltage mV Millivolt V Volt 1V 1000mV mA A Unit of current µA Microamp mA Milliamp A Amper 1 A 103 mA 106 µA Ω kΩ MΩ Unit of resistance 0 Ohm kO Kilohm MO Megohm 1 MΩ 103 kΩ 106 Ω nF µF Unit of capacitance nF Nanofarad µF Microfarad 1F 106 µF 109 nF 1012 pF Hz kHz MHz Unit of frequency Hz Hertz kHz Kilohertz MHz Megahertz 1 ...

Page 2: ...e circuit during a test If equipment under test has exposed conductive parts extra precaution should be taken to minimize the possibility of shorting Never use the instrument if its surface or your hand is wet Do not exceed the maximum allowable input of any measuring range Never open the battery cover during a measurement The instrument is to be used only in its intended applications or condition...

Page 3: ...oming wire Interior wiring CAT III Transformer CAT II CAT I CAT IV Socket III GENERAL SPECIFICATION Display 3 3 4 digit LCD with a max reading of 3999 Overrange indication OL shown on the display Sampling rate About 2 3 times sec Negative Polarity Indication Negative sign shown on the display automatically Jaw Opening Capability 13mm Max Measurable Conductor Ø13mm Low Battery Indication shown on d...

Page 4: ...the highest manual range first and then reduce it range by range until satisfactory resolution is obtained 3 Connect the test leads across the source or circuit to be tested 4 Observe the reading on the display E Measuring AC Current 1 Set the rotary switch in A position 2 Place the conductor wire in the jaws Make sure the wire is centered between the marks on the meter as shown in figure 3 Only p...

Page 5: ... VΩHz terminal Note The polarity of the red lead is positive 2 Set the rotary switch in position Then press the RANGE button until the symbol appears on the display 3 Connect red test lead to the anode of the diode to be tested an 4 Read the approximate forward voltage drop of the diode on the display If the connections are reversed OL will be shown on the display L Auto Power Off 1 If you have no...

Page 6: ...nds TIP If you want to measure a capacitor whose capacitance is less than 40nF you can measure another capacitor whose capacitance is about 1 nF and get a reading then connect the two capacitors in parallel and measure them for the total capacitance reading subtract the first reading from the total capacitance reading the result is the capacitance value of the capacitor which you want to measure T...

Page 7: ... Soak a new swab with alcohol 4 Work the swab around in each terminal B Battery Replacement To avoid false readings which could lead to possible electric shock or personal injury replace the batteries as soon as the low battery indicator appears Before opening the case or battery cover disconnect the test leads and tum off the meter To replace the batteries remove the screws on the battery cover a...

Page 8: ...ts original purchasers in connection with the sales of Sperry products provided that such products shall not have been altered by the distributor The distributor shall be fully responsible for any warranties the distributor makes to its purchasers which are broader or more extensive than Sperry s limited warranty Lifetime Warranty Warranty Limitation The forgoing warranties are exclusive and are i...

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