OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS DIGITAL CLAMP METER Model DSA600TRMS IMPORTANT: RECEIVING INSTRUCTIONS Shipping damage is NOT covered by warranty. The carrier is responsible Visually inspect all components for shipping damage. If you find damage, for all repair or replacement costs resulting from damage in shipment.
1. FEATURES AND MEASUREMENT FUNCTIONS • 5999 count display • Contoured body provides comfortable single handed grip • Auto ranging • Clamp illuminating LED and backlit LCD to facilitate working in dimly lit situations • Auto shut off feature to extend battery life •...
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WARNING • Never attempt to make any measurement if any abnormal conditions are noted, such as broken case, cracked test leads and exposed metal part. • Do not turn the function selector switch with plugged in test leads connected to the circuit under test. •...
3-2. General Specification • The maximum voltage allowed between terminal and ground: 1000 VDC or 750 VAC • Altitude: Maximum 2000m • Display: 5999 count Backlit LCD • Sampling time: ~ 3 times / sec • Automatic power off: 15 Minutes (Unless disabled) •...
5-2. Resistance / Continuity / Diode / Capacitance Resistance Diode test 1. Install the test leads 1. Install the test leads 2. Rotate the dial to the position 2. Rotate the dial to the position 3. Confirm “OL” is displayed on the LCD screen 3.
6. Press the trigger to open the clamp jaws and place the jaws around a single conductor. (Easily accomplished with the use of a line splitter) 7. Turn on the device being tested 8. The inrush current during the 100ms after start-up will be displayed on the LCD screen 9.
6-7. Non-contact Voltage Detection WARNING • Test on a known live source before use • Even if the meter does not provide indication, potentially hazardous voltage could still be present (The meter will only detect voltages above 50VAC and only when conditions are correct) •...
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Original proof of purchase is required to establish original ownership of product. No warranty will be honored unless an invoice or other proof of purchase date is provided to Sperry Instruments. Hand written receipts or invoices will not be honored.