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Operation
Electric shock hazard:
Contact with live circuits could result in severe injury or death.
Operating Procedure
1. Refer to the “Settings Table.” Set the selector to the proper setting, press
SELECT
(when instructed to
do so), and connect the test leads to the meter.
2. Refer to “Typical Measurements” for specific measurement instructions.
3. Test the unit on a known functioning circuit or component.
• If the unit does not function as expected on a known functioning circuit, replace the batteries.
• If the unit still does not function as expected, call Greenlee for technical assistance at
800-435-0786.
4. Take the reading from the circuit or component to be tested.
Settings Table
To measure
this value …
Set the
selector to this
symbol …
These icons
appear on the
display …
Connect
the red lead
to …
Connect the
black lead
to …
ALL MODELS
Voltage (AC)
V
+
COM
Voltage (DC)
V
+
COM
Current, AmpTip™ (AC)
A
N/A
N/A
Current (AC)
A
N/A
N/A
Continuity
Ω
+
COM
Resistance
Ω
kΩ
+
COM
Diode
V
+
COM
Frequency
Hz
Hz
+
COM
Electric Field (EF)*
EF
EF
N/A
COM
Capacitance**
μF
+
COM
CM-1560 and CMI-1000 Only
Voltage (AC + DC)
+
COM
Current, AmpTip™ (DC)
A
N/A
N/A
Current, AmpTip™ (AC + DC)
A
N/A
N/A
Current (DC)
A
N/A
N/A
Current (AC + DC)
A
N/A
N/A
CMH-1000 and CMI-1000 Only
Temperature
Temp
C
or
F
***
Current (μDC)
μA
+
COM
Phase Rotation†
+
COM
Motor Rotation†
+
COM
* Use the top side of the stationary jaw, or for more precise measurements use a probe in the COM
terminal.
** Discharge capacitor before measurement. Refer to “Typical Measurements” regarding polarized
capacitors.
*** Thermo connects to +, thermocouple – connects to COM.
† Yellow lead connects to L3.
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