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AC/DC CLAMP METER

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Summary of Contents for Center 252

  • Page 1 AC/DC CLAMP METER...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY INFORMATION ............1 GENERAL SPECIFICATION ..........1 ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATION ........... 2 3-1 D ..............2 IRECT OLTAGE 3-2 D ) ..........2 IRECT OLTAGE 3-3 A ............2 LTERNATING OLTAGE 3-4 A )........2 LTERNATING OLTAGE 3-5 D ....
  • Page 3: Safety Information

    Clamp Meter SAFETY INFORMATION Do not operate the tester if the body of meter or the test lead look broken. Check the main function dial and make sure it is at the correct position before each measurement. Do not perform resistance and continuity test on a live power system. Do not apply voltage between the test terminals and test terminal to ground that exceed the maximum limit record in this manual.
  • Page 4: Electrical Specification

    Clamp Meter Power Source: 1.5V size AAA battery X 2 Typical battery Life: 50 hours (without buzzer, backlight function) Auto Power Off: If there is no key or dial operation for 30 minutes, the meter will power itself off to save battery consumption. This function can be disabled by press and hold the “...
  • Page 5: Alternating V 3-5 Direct Current

    Clamp Meter 3-5 Direct Current Range Resolution Accuracy 60 A 0.01 A 2% + 5dgts 600 A 0.1 A 3-6 Direct Current ( Peak Model ) Range Resolution Accuracy 600 A 0.1 A 2.5% + 8dgts 3-7 Alternating Current Range Resolution Accuracy 60 A...
  • Page 6: Description Of The Instrument

    Clamp Meter 4. DESCRIPTION OF THE INSTRUMENT 4-1 Description Of The Display Auto power off indication Polarity indication Low battery indication Alternative source indication Direct source indication Current measurement indication Voltage measurement indication Data hold indication Peak data indication Continuity test indication Resistance measurement indication Zero measurement indication...
  • Page 7: Description Of Front And Rear

    Clamp Meter 4-2 Description Of Front And Rear Current Sensing Clamp ○ Clamp opening handle ○ Function select dial ○ Peak button ○ Backlight button ○ Data hold button ○ LCD display ○ COM input terminal ○ Positive input termina ○...
  • Page 8: Button Instruction

    Clamp Meter 5. BUTTON INSTRUCTION 5-1 HOLD Function It is possible to freeze the value displayed by pressing on the "HOLD" button. To deactivate this function, press the "HOLD" button a second time. 5-2 PEAK Function If you press on the "PEAK" button , the display will show "PEAK" symbol.
  • Page 9: Dc Voltagem

    Clamp Meter DC Voltage Measurement: Switch the main function selector range. Connect red test lead to “ + " terminal and black one to the AC/DC CLAMP METER “COM"terminal. Measure the voltage by touch the test lead tips to the test circuit where the value of voltage is needed.
  • Page 10: Dc Currentm

    Clamp Meter 6-4 DC Current Measurement: Switch the main function selector to range. Open the clamp by pressing the jaw-opening handle and insert the cable to be measured into the jaw. Close the clamp and get the reading from the LCD panel. Note:...
  • Page 11: Easurement

    Clamp Meter 6-5 Resistance Measurement Switch the main function to range. Connect red test lead to “+"terminal and black one to the "COM"terminal. AC/DC CLAMP METER Connect tip of the test leads to the points where the value of the resistance is needed.
  • Page 12: Battery Changing

    Clamp Meter 7. BATTERY CHANGING When the battery voltage drop below proper operation range the symbol will appear on the LCD display and the battery needs to be changed. Before changing the battery, switch the main dial to “OFF ”and disconnect test leads.
  • Page 13: Maintenance

    When take current measurement, keep the cable at the center of the clamp will get more accurate test result. Repairs or servicing not covered in this manual should be performed only by qualified personal.
  • Page 14 MEMO:...
  • Page 15 MEMO:...
  • Page 16 CENTER TECHNOLOGY CORP. 4 / F NO. 415, Jung-Jeng Rd., 238 Shu-Lin, Taipei, Taiwan TEL : 886-2-26763926 E-Mail : center@centertek.com FAX : 886-2-26763925 http : / / www.centertek.com GCA000252-02000...

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