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99 Washington Street Melrose, MA 02176 Phone 781-665-1400 Toll Free 1-800-517-8431 Visit us at www.TestEquipmentDepot.com BST-CM273 AC/DC CLAMP METER INSTRUCTION MANUAL...
1. INTRODUCTION NOTE This meter has been designed and tested according to CE Safety Requirements for Electronic Measuring Apparatus, EN61010-1, EN 61010-2-32 and other safety standards. Follow all warnings to ensure safe operation. WARNING READ "SAFETY NOTES" (NEXT PAGE) BEFORE USING THE METER.
2. SAFETY NOTES Read the following safety information carefully before attempting to operate or service the meter. ● Use the meter only as specified in this manual, otherwise the protection provided by the meter may be impaired. ● Always keep hands behind the meter barrier. ●...
3. FEATURES ● Full Autorange for all functions. ● Data Hold function freezes the reading. ● Max Hold function holds the absolutely maximum of readings. ● LCD backlight function. ● Flashlight function. ● Low battery indication. ● Safety design throughout with no exposed metal parts, shielded banana plugs and recessed input terminals.
4. SPECIFICATIONS Ranges: AC Voltage: 400/600 V AC Current: 400/1000 A DC Voltage: 400/600 V DC Current: 400/1000 A Resistance: 400/2000 Ω Diode : 400/2000 mV at 1mA Range Resolution Accuracy 400V 0.1V ±(1.0%rdg+3dgt) 600V Range Resolution Accuracy 400A 0.1A ±(1.5%rdg+3dgt) 1000A *Frequency Response 40Hz~500Hz...
5. INSTRUMENT LAYOUT 1000A CAT.Ⅲ 600V AC V DC V AC A DC A Ω ZERO HOLD AC/DC CLAMP METER Ω 600V CAT.Ⅲ...
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(1) Transformer Jaws Pick up the conductor within the jaws center. (2) Barrier Provide a protective distance from hands to conductor. (3) Jaw Trigger Press to open the jaws. (4) DCA zero adjustment shaft (5) LCD Display 3¾ digit LCD with the maximum reading of 3999. (6) Input Terminals (7) Function Switch (8) Max Button...
6. MEASUREMENT Before proceeding with measurement, read the safety notes. (1) AC Voltage measurement ● Insert the BLACK test lead to COM and the RED one to the other terminal. ● Set the function switch to ACV. ● Connect the test leads to the object to be measured.when measuring AC voltage, the polarity of the leads can be ignored.
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(3) AC Current measurement ● Set the function switch to ACA. ● Press the jaw trigger to open the transfomer jaw and clamp onto one conductor only. ● Read the display. LOAD LOAD LOAD LOAD 1000A CAT.Ⅲ 600V AC V DC V 1000A CAT.Ⅲ...
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(5) Resistance & Diode measurement CAUTION! Make sure that there is no voltage in the circuit or components being measured. For resistance test: ● Insert the BLACK test lead to COM and the RED one to the other terminal. ● Set the function switch to Ω. ●...
Do not use abrasives or solvents. If the meter is not to be used for a long time over 60 days, please remove the battery for storage. -12- Test Equipment Depot - 800.517.8431 - 99 Washington Street Melrose, MA 02176 TestEquipmentDepot.com...
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