Table Of Contents; Introduction - General DAMP60 User Manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Key Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 - 5
What's in the Blister Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Product Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 - 7
Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 11
Setup Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Install Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . 11 - 17
Measuring AC or DC Current . . . . . 11 - 12
Measuring DC Voltage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Measuring AC Voltage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Measuring Resistance . . . . . . . . . . 14 - 15
Checking the Integrity of a Diode . . 15 - 16
Checking for Continuity . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Measuring Temperature
(DAMP68 only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Measuring Capacitance
(DAMP68 only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Measuring Frequency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Powering Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 - 21
Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Return for Repair Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Manuel de L'Utilisateur . . . . . . . . . . . 25 - 47
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INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing General Tools &
Instruments' (General's) DAMP60 or DAMP68
Auto Ranging Clamp Meter. Please read this
user's manual carefully and thoroughly before
using the instrument.
Each meter combines the functions of a voltmeter
and a clamp-type ammeter. Both are designed for
use in an industrial setting.
The DAMP60 is designed to be used by HVAC/R
contractors, building maintenance technicians
and electricians.
The DAMP68-with more features (see table
below)-is designed for precise measurement
and analysis of AC/DC power circuits by
process/power plant operators, HVAC/R
contractors and electrical technicians.
The DAMP60 and DAMP68 are easy to use,
ruggedly built and designed for safety. Both
instruments are ETL certified for CAT III 600V use.
KEY FEATURES & SPECS COMPARISON
Feature or Specification
Parameters Measured
AC/DC current, resistance,
frequency, capacitance,
AC Current Range
DC Current Range
True RMS Voltage &
Current Readings
Resistance Range
Frequency Range
Capacitance Range
Temperature Range
Clamp Jaw Type
Opening
Display Maximum Count
Analog Bar Graph
Ranging Options
Zero Offset
Memory
Power Source Three "AAA" batteries
DAMP68 DAMP60
AC/DC voltage, AC/DC voltage, AC current,
resistance, frequency
temperature
0 to 400A 0 to 600A
0 to 400A N/A
Yes No
0 to 40MΩ 0 to 20MΩ
0 to 9.999MHz 10 to 1999Hz
0 to 4000 F N/A
-40° to 752°F N/A
(-40° to 400°C)
Hall effect Coil-type
1.2 in. (31mm) 1.1 in. (28mm)
4000 2000
Yes No
Auto or manual Autoranging only
Yes No
No Maximum value
Two "AAA" batteries
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