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i. Data Hold
Press the
HOLD
button at any time on any function
to freeze the reading on the LCD display. This
function is very useful when measuring in locations
where the display is difficult to read.
j. Trim
(Average sensing mode for ACV, ACA, OHM, Diode
and Continuity.)
Press the
TRIM
button when measuring unstable
signals to stabilize the reading. The 296 will aver-
age the measured value approximately every 1.25
seconds to obtain a clearer picture of the current
or voltage being measured.
k. Peak Mode
1.
Set the 296 to the
ACA
function.
2.
Push the
RNG
button and select the desired
measurement range.
3.
Push the
TRIM
button until PEAK shows on LCD.
4.
Allow the LCD to stabilize to zero.
5.
Clamp the jaws around a single conductor to the
device to be measured.
6.
Apply power to the device under test.
7.
Read the PEAK current on the LCD immediately
after the test.
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C. TECHNICAL DATA
1. Features and Benefits
Agency
UL Listed to U.S. and Canadian Safety
Standards. Meets CE and IEC 1010.
True RMS
Needed to accurately measure non-sinu-
soidal AC voltage and current waveforms
found on many controls and circuits.
HDR Mode
Determines if a signal is clean or distorted.
Displays the harmonic distortion ratio on
ACV and ACA at line voltage and 60 Hz.
4000 Count
Improves the resolution on all functions
and ranges.
Data Hold
Maintains the reading on the display for
hard to reads areas.
Peak Mode
Measure the inrush current of motors,
relays and solenoids.
Trim Mode
Averages the readings for more stable out-
put on LCD.
Record Mode
Records Min/Max and Average value of the
function being measured.
Sleep Mode
Automatically powers down after 10
minutes of inactivity.
Frequency
Measures the frequency of the current
being measured.
Dual Display
When measuring frequency, the bar graph
indicates the current level.
Bar Graph
Shows rapidly changing input signals
that the normal display will not.
