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5.8 AC/DC Current Measurements
WARNING: Do not measure the current on a circuit when the voltage increases to more
than 1000V AC/DC (VT8-1000) or 600V AC/DC (VT8-600). This can cause damage to the
instrument and can cause injury to persons.
Fig 5-2 Test only one conductor
1.
Ensure that the probe leads are disconnected from the meter.
2.
Set the function switch to the
position.
3.
Use the MODE button to select AC or DC. For DC press ZERO to remove any residual
magnetism before testing a conductor.
4.
Test only one conductor and position the conductor as close to the center of the jaw
opening as possible.
5.
Read the current measurement in the display. The display will indicate the proper decimal
point and value. In DC, when the polarity is reversed, the display will show (-) minus
before the value.
6.
The VT8-1000 is rated for 200A and the VT8-600 is rated for 100A maximum.
