7
Operation
NOTES
: Read and understand all
Warning
and
Caution
statements in this operation manual prior to using
this meter. Set the function select switch to the OFF position when the meter is not in use.
AC/DC Current Measurements
WARNING:
Ensure that the test leads are disconnected from the meter before making current clamp
measurements.
1.
Set the Function switch to the
A
AC
or
A
DC
range
2.
Press the trigger to open jaw.
Fully
enclose only one conductor. For
optimum results, center the
conductor in the jaw.
3.
The clamp meter LCD will display
the
reading.
DCA ZERO
The DC Zero feature removes offset
values and
improves accuracy for DC current
measurements.
To perform a zero, select ADC and
with no
conductor in the jaw:
1. Press
the
DC ZERO
button to
zero the
display. “
ZERO
” will appear in the display. The offset value is now stored andremoved from all measure
ments.
2.
To view the stored value, press the
DC ZERO
button. “
ZERO
” will flash and the stored value will be
displayed.
3.
To exit this mode, press and Hold the
ZERO
button until “
ZERO
” is no longer in the display.
AC/DC Voltage Measurements
1.
Insert the black test lead into the negative
COM
terminal and the
red test
lead into the positive
V
terminal.
2.
Set the function switch to the
V
AC
or V
DC
position.
3. Use
the
MODE
button to select AC or DC Voltage
4.
Connect the test leads in parallel to the circuit under test.
5.
Read the voltage measurement on the LCD display.
