Safety International Safety Symbols This symbol, adjacent to another symbol or terminal, indicates the user must refer to the manual for further information. This symbol, adjacent to a terminal, indicates that, under normal use, hazardous voltages may be present Double insulation SAFETY NOTES ...
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CAUTIONS Improper use of this meter can result in damage, shock, injury or death. Read and understand this instruction manual before operating the meter. Always remove the test leads before replacing the battery. Inspect the condition of the test leads and the meter itself for any damage before operating the meter.
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Meter Description 1. Current clamp 2. Non-contact AC voltage indicator light 3. Clamp trigger 4. Data HOLD / BACKLIGHT button 5. Rotary function dial 6. Hz / Hz% function button 7. RANGE select button 8. RELATIVE button 9. MIN/MAX button 10.
Specifications Function Range & Accuracy (% of reading) Resolution 600.0 AAC ± (2.8 % + 8 digits) AC Current (50/60Hz) 1000 AAC ± (3.0 % + 8 digits) 600.0 AAC ± (5.0 % + 10 digits) AC Current (400Hz) 1000 AAC ±...
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Clamp size Opening 1.5" (40mm) approx. Diode Test Test current of 0.3mA typical; Open circuit voltage 1.5V DC typical. Continuity Check Threshold <40; Test current < 0.5mA “ ” is displayed Low Battery Indication “OL” is displayed Over Range Indication Measurements Rate 2 per second, nominal Input Impedance...
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Operation NOTICES: Read and understand all warning and precaution statements listed in the safety section of this operation manual prior to using this meter. Set the Rotary function dial to the OFF position when the meter is not in use. AC Current Measurements WARNING: Ensure that the test leads are disconnected from the meter before making current clamp measurements.
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Resistance Measurements Insert the black test lead into the negative COM terminal and the red test lead into the positive terminal. Set the function dial to the position. Touch the test probe tips across the circuit or component under test. It is best to disconnect one side of the device under test so the rest of the circuit will not interfere with the resistance reading.
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1. Set the rotary function dial to the “CAP” position. 2. Insert the black test lead banana plug into the negative (COM) jack. Insert the red test lead banana plug into the positive (V) jack. 3. Touch the test leads to the capacitor to be tested. 4.
Non-Contact AC Voltage Measurements WARNING: Risk of Electrocution. Before use, always test the Voltage Detector on a known live circuit to verify proper operation 1. Turn meter on and touch the clamp tip to the suspected hot conductor or insert into the hot side of the electrical outlet.
Data Hold Button To freeze the LCD meter reading, press the data hold button. The data hold button is located in the center of the rotary function dial. While data hold is active, the HOLD display icon appears on the LCD. Press the data hold button again to return to normal operation.
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3. Replace the Requires One 9V battery 4. Reassemble the meter. Warranty This PDI product is warrantied to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of two (2) years from the verified date of purchase. During this warranty period, PDI will either repair or replace the defective unit, at PDI’s discretion.
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