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AC Current Measurements
CAUTION: Observe CAT II 600V, CAT III 300V with respect to Earth
Ground for the Jaw.
1.
Set the Function switch to the 2A, 20A, or 200A
range.
2.
Press the Trigger to open the clamp jaw.
3.
Clamp onto a single conductor (fully enclosing it). See
diagram below for proper clamping technique.
4.
Use the indicator mark to determine the geometric
center of the clamp head (see Meter Description
section). Position the measured electrical conductor
as close to this geometric center as possible.
5.
Do not allow a gap between the two halves of the
jaw.
6.
Read the ACA value on the LCD.
Data Hold
To freeze the displayed reading on the LCD, long press the
Data Hold (H) button (the
H
icon will appear on the
display). To release the Data Hold function and return the
meter to normal operation, long press the Data Hold (H)
button again (the
H
icon will switch off).
MAX Reading
1.
Press MAX to show the highest reading on the
display. The MAXH display icon will appear and the
reading shown will be the highest reading; updating
only when a higher reading is encountered.
2.
Press MAX again to exit this mode and to view real
time readings. The MAXH display icon will switch
off.
