5-2DCCurrentMeasurement
(1)Set the function selector switch to the
DCAposition
(2)With the transformer jaws closed and
without clamping them onto the conductor,
press the 0 ADJ. Switch for more than 2
seconds to zero adjust the display. (less
than 2 seconds : Data Hold Function
operates.)The 0 ADJ. Switch is enabled
only on DC 40A range.
(3)Press the trigger to open the transformer
jaws and clamp onto one conductor only.
(4)Take the reading on the display.
NOTE
When current flows from the upside to the
underside of the instrument, the polarity of the
reading is positive (+). Othewise, the polarity of
the reading is negative (-).
6.VoltageMeasurement
DANGER
¡Never use the instrument on a circuit with a
voltage higher than 600 VAC/DC. Otherwise,
electric shock hazard or damage to the
instrument or the circuit under test may result.
¡Do not make measurement with the battery
compartment cover removed.
6-1ACVoltageMeasurement
(1)Set the function selector switch to the
ACVposition
(2)Plug the red test lead into the V/Ω terminal
and the black test lead into the COM
terminal.
(3)Connect the test lead prods to the circuit
under test and take the reading on the
display.
6-2DCVoltageMeasurement
(1)Set the function selector switch to the
DCVposition
(2)Plug the red test lead into the V/Ω terminal
and the black test lead into the COM
terminal.
(3)Connect the test lead prods to the circuit
under test and take the reading on the
display.
7.ResistanceMeasurement
DANGER
¡Always make sure that the circuit under test
is powered off.
¡Do not make measurement with the battery
compartment cover removed.
(1)Set the function selector switch to the
position
(2)Plug the red test lead into the V/Ω terminal
and the black test lead into the COM terminal.
4.PreparationforMeasurement
4-1CheckingBatteryVoltage
Set the function selector switch to any position
other than. When the display is clear
withoutshowing, proceed to measu-
rement. When the display blanks oris
indicated, replaces the batteries according to the
instructions described in section 9. Battery
Replacement.
NOTE
The sleep feature automatically turns the instrument off in a certain period of time after the last
switch operation. Therefore, the display may be
blank with the function selector switch set to a
position other than. To operate the
instrument in this case, set the switch back to
the position, then to the desired
position, or press any switch. If the display still
blanks, the batteries are exhausted. Replace
the batteries.
4-2CheckingSwitchSettingandOperation
Make sure that the function selector switch is set
to the correct position and the data hold switch is
deactivated. Otherwise, desired measurement
cannot be made.
5.CurrentMeasurement
WARNING
¡Do not make measurement on a circuit with a
voltage higher than 600 V AC/DC. Otherwise,
shock hazard or damage to the instrument or
equipment under test may result.
¡Transformer jaw tips are designed to
minimize the possibility of shorting conductors
in the circuit under test. If equipment under
test has exposed conductive parts, however,
extra precaution should be taken to avoid
possible shorting.
¡Do not make measurement with the battery
compartment cover removed.
¡Do not make current measurement with the
test leads connected to the instrument.
NOTE
¡During current measurement, keep the trans-
former jaws fully closed. Otherwise, accurate
measurement cannot be made. The maximum conductor size is 30 mm in diameter.
¡When measuring a larger current, the trans-
former jaws may buzz. This does not affect
the instrument's accuracy.
5-1ACCurrentMeasurement
(1)Set the function selector switch to theACA
position.
(2)Press the trigger to open the transformer
jaws and clamp onto one conductor only.
(3)Take the reading on the display.
(3)Check that the display reads "OL." with
the test lead prods shorted together, also
check that the buzzer beeps and the
display reads "0."
(4)Connect the test lead prods to the circuit
under test and take the reading on the
display. The buzzer beeps the reading is
below 50±35Ω.
¡When shorting the test lead prods together,
the display may show a very small resistance
instead of "0." This is the resistance of the
test leads.
¡If one of the test leads has an open, the
display reads "OL."
8.OtherFunctions
8-1SleepFunction
The instrument still consumes small amount of
battery power in the sleep mode. Make sure to
set the function selector switch to the "OFF"
position after use.
(1) Sleep Mode
This is a function to prevent the instrument from
being left powered on in order to conserve battery
life. This function causes the instrument to
automatically enter the sleep (powered down)
mode about 10 minutes after the last switch or
button operation.
To exit the sleep mode, turn the function selector
switch back to "OFF", then to any other position,
or press any button.
(2) How to disable the sleep mode
To disable the sleep mode, Power the instrument
on with the data hold switch pressed. "P.OFF" is
shown on the display for about 3 seconds after
the instrument is powered on.
To enable the sleep mode, power the instrument
off, then power it on without pressing the data
hold switch.
8-2DataHoldFunction
This is a function used to freeze the measured
value on the display. Press the data hold switch
to freeze the reading. The reading will be held
regardless of subsequent changes in input. " "
is shown on the upper left corner of the display
while the instrument is in the data hold mode.
To exit the data hold mode, press the data hold
switch again.