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AC / DC CURRENT MEASUREMENTS
CAUTION:
Do not make current measurements at 10 Amps
for longer than 30 seconds. Exceeding 30 seconds may cause
damage to the meter and/or the test leads.
1.
Insert the black test lead banana plug into the negative
COM
jack.
2.
For current measurements up to 4000
!
A, set the function
switch to the
!
A position and insert the red test lead banana
plug into the
mA/
!
A
jack
3.
For current measurements up to 400mA, set the function
switch to the mA position and insert the red test lead banana
plug into the
mA/
!
A
jack.
4.
For current measurements up to 10A, set the function switch
to the 10A range and insert the red test lead banana plug into
the
10A
jack.
5.
Use the MODE button to select AC or DC current. The
display will reflect the selection.
6.
Remove power from the circuit under test, then open up the
circuit at the point where you wish to measure current.
7.
Touch the black test probe tip to the negative side of the
circuit. Touch the red test probe tip to the positive side of the
circuit.
8.
Apply power to the circuit.
9.
Read the current in the display.