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1.INTRODUCTION NOTE This meter has been designed and tested according to CE Safety Requirements for Electronic Measuring Apparatus, EN 61010-1, 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. l Use the meter only as specified in this manual, otherwise the protection provided by the meter may be impaired. l Always keep hands behind the meter barrier. l Use extreme caution when clamping around uninstalled conductors or bus bars.
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3.FEATURES l Full Autorange for all functions. l Data Hold function freezes the reading. l Max Hold function holds the absolutely maximum of readings. l Low battery indication. l 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 Ù Diode 400/2000 mV at 1mA Range Resolution Accuracy 400 V 0.1 V ±(1.0%rdg+3dgt) 600 V 1 V 400 A 0.1 A ±(1.5%rdg+3dgt) 1000 A 1 A *Frequency Response 40Hz~500Hz...
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Dimensions 255(L) x 80(W) x 35(D)mm Weight Approx. 420g (battery included) Power Source 9V (6F22) x 1 Accessories: Test leads. Carrying case. Instruction manual. 9V (6F22) x 1.
5.Instrument Layout 1000A~ CAT. 600V AC V DC V AC A DC A A--- ZERO HOLD AC/DC CLAMP METER 600V CAT.
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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 adjust shaft (5) LCD Display 3¾ digit LCD with the maximum reading of 3999. (6) Input Terminal (7) Rotary Switch (8) Max Button...
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6.MEASUREMENT Before proceeding with measurement ,read the safety notes. (1)Voltage measurement l Insert the BLACK test lead to COM and the RED one to the other terminal. l Switch to AC V range for AC voltage or DC V range for DC Voltage.
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(3)Ohm & Diode Measurement For ohm test l Switch to OHM range and make sure there is no power in the circuit being measured. l Insert the BLACK lead to the COM and the RED one to another. l Connect the test leads to the circuit under test and read the display directly.
7.MAINTENANCE Battery Replacement When low battery warning appears, change a new battery as follows (1)Disconnect the test leads from the instrument and turn off power. (2)Unscrew the battery cover and replace a new Battery. Cleaning and Storage WARNING To avoid electrical shock or damage to the meter, do not get water inside the case.
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