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BESANTEK BST-CM270 AC/DC DIGITAL CLAMP METER INSTRUCTION MANUAL 99 Washington Street Melrose, MA 02176 Phone 781-665-1400 Toll Free 1-800-517-8431 Visit us at www.TestEquipmentDepot.com...
BESANTEK 1. INTRODUCTION NOTE This meter has been designed and tested according to CE Safety Requirements for Electronic Measuring Apparatus, IEC/EN61010-1 and other safety standards. Follow all warnings to ensure safe operation. &WARNING READ "SAFETY NOTES" (NEXT PAGE) BEFORE USING...
BESANTEK 2. SAFETY NOTES Read the following safety information carefully before attempting to operate or service the Meter. • Use the meter only as specified in this manual, otherwise the protection provided by the meter may be impaired. • Always keep hands behind the meter barrier.
3. FEATURES ● 4000 - count LCD. ● Full automatic measurement. ◎ Voltage measurement. ◎ Current measurement. ◎ Resistor measurement. ◎ Capacitor measurement ◎ Frequency counter. ● Range change function. ● Data Hold function freezes the reading. ● Continuity check. ●...
4. SPECIFICATIONS Ranges: AC Voltage: 400 mV/4 V/40 V/400 V/750 V AC Current: 400 A /2000 A DC Voltage: 400 mV/4 V/40 V/400 V/1000 V DC Current: 400 A/2000 A Resistance: 400 Ω/4 KΩ/40 KΩ/400 KΩ/4 MΩ/40 MΩ Continuity Test: 400 Ω Diode : 2 V at 1mA Capacitor:...
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Range Resolution Accuracy 400 mV 0.1 mV ± (1.0% rdg+3dgt) 1 mV ± (1.0% rdg+3dgt) 40 V 10 mV ± (1.0% rdg+3dgt) 400 V 100 mV ± (1.0% rdg+3dgt) 1000 V ± (1.0% rdg+3dgt) *Overload protection : 1000V DC Range Resolution Accuracy 400 A...
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Continuity Test Range Audible threshold 400 Ω Less than 25Ω Diode Test Range Resolution Accuracy 1 mV ± (1.5% rdg+3dgt) Capacitor Range Resolution Accuracy 4 nF 1 pF (30p~4nF) 40 nF 10 pF 400 nF 100 pF ± (3.0% rdg+5dgt) 4 µF 1 nF 40 µF...
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BESANTEK • Overload protection 750V rms 1000V Frequency & Ohm 500V rms • Conductor Size Approx. 55mm max • Dimensions 255mm(L) x 1 00mm(W) x 42mm(D) • Weight Approx. 515g (battery included) • Power source One type PP3, 6F22, 006P(or equivalent), 9V battery.
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● Temperature & Humidity for Guaranteed Operaing Temperature & Humidity 0°C to 40°C at< 80% max. relative humidity. Storage Temperature & Humidity -10°C to 50°C at< 80% max. relative humidity. ● Battery Life Approx. 50 hours on continuous use. ● Accessories Test leads Soft pouch Instruction Manual...
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(1) Transformer Jaws Pick up the AC current or DC current flowing through the conductor. The "+" marking on the jaw indicates direction of DC current existing on the conductor being tested which follows forward and vertically with jaws, the reading shown on display is positive.
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(9) Range Button Press the Range button to selects the manual range mode and turns off the AUTO annunciator and turns on the manual annunciator and changes the full scale range. In manual range mode, each time press Range button (less than one second), the range increments and a new value is displayed.
BESANTEK 6. MEASUREMENT Before proceeding with measurement, read the safety notes. (1) AC Voltage measurement • Insert the BLACK test lead to COM and the RED one to the other terminal. • Set the function switch to ACV. • Connect the test leads to the object to be measured.
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BESANTEK (3) AC Current measurement • Set the function switch to ACA. • Press the jaw trigger to open the transfomer jaw and clamp onto one conductor only. • Read the display. (4) DC Current measurement • Set the function switch to DCA.
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BESANTEK Diode measurement mode shares the same configuration with 4.000V manual voltage measurement mode. If the test circuit is open or the voltage drop between the two ports of the device (diode) under test are larger than 2V, the LCD panel will show "OL" ..
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(7) Frequency measurement Switch to frequency measurement mode. Insert the BLACK test lead to COM and the RED one to the other terminal. Apply the test leads to the points across which the frequency is to be measured, and read the result directly from the display.
BESANTEK 7. MAINTENANCE Battery Replacement: When the low battery warning sign appears, replace with a new battery as follows: (1) Disconnect the test leads from the clamp meter and turn off the power. (2) Unscrew the battery cover and replace with a new Battery.
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CAT IV - Is for measurements performed at the source of the low voltage installation. CAT III - Is for measurements performed in the building installation. CAT II - Is for measurement performed on circuits directly connected to the low voltage Installation. CAT I - Is for measurements performed on circuits not directly Connected to Mains.
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