MARTINDALE CM87 Instruction Manual

CM87 CLAMP METERS
3.14 AC Voltage Measurements
3.15 DC Voltage Measurements
3.16 Resistance Measurements
3.17 Capacitance Measurements
3.18 Frequency and Duty Cycle Measurements
3.19 Temperature Measurements
3.20 Continuity Testing
3.21 Diode Testing
4 Maintenance
4.1 Battery Replacement
4.2 Test Lead Replacement
4.3 Calibration
4.4 Cleaning
4.5 Repair & Service
4.6 Storage Conditions
5 Warranty
Measurement Categories
Specifi cations
Instruction
Manual
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ALWAYS READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE PROCEEDING
Thank you for buying one of our products. For safety and full
understanding of its benefi ts please read this manual before use.
Technical support is available from 01923 441717 and support@
martindale-electric.co.uk.
CONTENTS
1 Safety Information
1.1 Meaning of Symbols and Markings
1.2 Precautions
2 Introduction
2.1 Inspection
2.2 Description
2.3 Accessories
3 Operation
3.1 General
3.2 Low Battery Indication
3.3 Description of Press Buttons
3.4 Description of LCD Symbols
3.5 Auto Power Off
3.6 Backlight
3.7 Display Hold
3.8 Max/Min
3.9 DC Current Zero and Relative Function
3.10 Use of the TL16 Leads
3.11 AC Current Measurements
3.12 DC Current Measurements
3.13 Inrush Current Measurements
1 SAFETY INFORMATION
REMEMBER: SAFETY IS NO ACCIDENT
These instructions contain both information and warnings that are necessary
for the safe operation and maintenance of this product. It is recommended
that you read the instructions carefully and ensure that the contents are
fully understood. Failure to understand and to comply with the warnings and
instructions can result in serious injury, damage or even death.
Particular attention should be paid to the Warnings, Precautions and
Technical Specifi cations.
Please keep these instructions for future reference. Updated instructions and
product information are available at: www.martindale-electric.co.uk
1.1 Meaning of Symbols and Markings
Caution - risk of danger & refer to instructions
Caution - risk of electric shock
Equipment protected by double or reinforced insulation
(Class II)
Application around and removal from hazardous live
conductors is permitted.
CAT II (Measurement Category II) is applicable to test and measuring
equipment connected directly to utilization points (socket outlets
and similar points) of the low-voltage MAINS installation.
CAT III (Measurement Category III) is applicable to test and measuring
equipment connected to the distribution part of the building's low-
voltage MAINS installation.
CAT IV (Measurement Category IV) is applicable to test and measuring
equipment connected at the source of the building's low-voltage
MAINS installation.
For further information on measurement categories visit www.
martindale-electric.co.uk/measurement_categories.php or refer to
page 18.
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