Ac Current Measurement - AEMC 566 User Manual

4.2

AC Current Measurement

Remove test leads before measuring current.
1. Turn the rotary switch to the
The current to be measured should fall within the
selected range.
2. To make a normal current measurement, press
the jaw trigger to open the clamp meter jaws and
close them over one conductor only. The measured
current value appears on the LCD. Earth leakage
current or any small AC current that flows through a
ground wire can also be measured by this method.
3. To freeze the reading, push the HOLD button. Push
the button again to release.
Immediately unclamp the meter from the
conductor if "
12
A
" is displayed.
Clamp-on Meter Model 566
mA
or setting.