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Keysight U1190A Series
Handheld Clamp Meter
Quick Start Guide
Verify that you received the following items in the shipment of
your clamp meter:
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One pair of red and black test leads
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Two 1.5 V AAA alkaline batteries
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One K-type thermocouple (U1194A only)
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One soft carrying case
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Printed copies of the Certificate of Calibration (CoC) and
the U1190A Series Quick Start Guide (this manual)
If any item is missing or damaged, keep the shipping materials
and contact the nearest Keysight Sales Office.
The descriptions and instructions in this guide apply to the
NO TE
U1191A, U1192A, U1193A, and U1194A handheld clamp
meters.
The model U1194A appears in all illustrations.
All related documents and software are available for download
at www.keysight.com/find/hhTechLib.
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- Page 1 Keysight Sales Office. The descriptions and instructions in this guide apply to the NO TE U1191A, U1192A, U1193A, and U1194A handheld clamp meters. The model U1194A appears in all illustrations. All related documents and software are available for download...
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Page 2: Install The Batteries
U1190A Series Handheld Clamp Meter Install the Batteries Install the Batteries Your clamp meter is powered by two 1.5 V AAA alkaline batteries (included with the shipment). 1 Turn the clamp meter OFF and remove the test leads from the terminals. 2 Loosen the screw on the battery cover with a suitable Phillips screwdriver. -
Page 3: The Clamp Meter At A Glance
U1190A Series Handheld Clamp Meter The Clamp Meter at a Glance The Clamp Meter at a Glance Clamp jaw Jaw markings Hold/MaxMin button Rotary switch Display screen Function buttons Input terminals Front view Flashlight Hand guard Handle Battery cover Rear view U1190A Series Quick Start Guide... -
Page 4: Understanding The Rotary Switch
Understanding the Rotary Switch Some rotary switch positions have a shifted function printed in NO TE orange. Press to switch between the shifted and primary function. Functions shown Legend U1194A U1193A U1192A U1191A in the primary display ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔... -
Page 5: Understanding The Function Buttons
U1190A Series Handheld Clamp Meter Understanding the Function Buttons Understanding the Function Buttons Key response when pressed for: Legend Less than 1 second More than 1 second Freezes the present reading Records the maximum, in the display. minimum, or average value. Switches between the primary and shifted... -
Page 6: Performing Measurements
U1190A Series Handheld Clamp Meter Performing Measurements Performing Measurements Current measurement Press the handle to open the clamp jaw. Clamp around a con- ductor and ensure that the con- ductor fits the markings on the clamp jaw. Conductor Press to cycle between AC current, DC current, or to read the frequency of the AC current. - Page 7 U1190A Series Handheld Clamp Meter Performing Measurements AC voltage measurement Set up your clamp meter to mea- sure AC voltage as shown. Probe the test points and read the dis- play. Press to measure the fre- quency of the AC voltage source. Voltage source DC voltage measurement Set up your clamp meter to mea-...
- Page 8 U1190A Series Handheld Clamp Meter Performing Measurements Resistance measurement Set up your clamp meter to mea- sure resistance as shown. Probe the test points and read the dis- play. CA UTI ON To avoid possible damage to Resistor your clamp meter or to the equipment under test, dis- connect the circuit power and discharge all high-volt-...
- Page 9 U1190A Series Handheld Clamp Meter Performing Measurements Diode test Set up your clamp meter to test diodes as shown. Probe the test points and read the display. NO TE This test sends a current through a semiconductor Forward-bias diode junction, and then measures the junction’s voltage drop.
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Page 10: Current Measurement
U1190A Series Handheld Clamp Meter Performing Measurements Temperature measurement (U1194A only) The clamp meter uses a type-K thermocouple probe for measuring temperature. Press to switch to the temperature measurement function. WA RNI NG Heat source Do not connect the thermocouple to K-type electrically live circuits. -
Page 11: Safety Notices
• China Call Center: 800-810-0189 • Europe Call Center: 31-20-547-2111 • Japan Call Center: (81) 426-56-7832 For other countries, contact your country’s Keysight support organization. A list of contact information for other countries is available on the Keysight Web site: www.keysight.com/find/assist Safety Notices... - Page 12 This information is subject to change without notice. © Keysight Technologies 2011, 2015 Edition 2, January 2015 *U1191-90001* U1191-90001 www.keysight.com...