Safety Information This manual contains information that must be followed for operating the meter safely and maintaining the meter in a safe operating condition. If this meter is not used in the manner specified, the protection provided may be impaired. Warning! Warns of potential danger, refer to the instruction manual to avoid personal injury or damage to the meter.
Page 3
Where applicable use GS38 approved leads (not supplied) these are available from Di-Log. When using test leads keep fingers behind the finger guards. Do not apply more than the rated voltage, as marked on the meter between the terminals or between any terminal and ground.
Page 4
Safety Information Before measuring current check the meters fuses and turn off power to the circuit before connecting the meter to the circuit. Replace the battery as soon as the low battery indicator appears. If the battery is low the meter may give false readings.
Page 5
Features • High resolution to 1mA AC • 3-2/3 digit (2400 count) LCD display • White LED backlight • Built-in non-contact AC voltage detector plus torch • Autoranging with auto power off • 18mm Jaw opening...
Specifications Display: 3-2/3 (2400 count) Digit LCD with white LED backlight Polarity: Minus sign ( - ) indicates negative polarity Current sensor: Hall effect sensor type Overload indication: “OL” displayed on the LCD DCA zero adjust: One touch zero key Display rate: 2 readings/second, nominal Battery: Two 1.5V AAA batteries Low Battery indication: “BATT”...
Page 7
Specifications Range Specifications Function Range Resolution Accuracy (of reading) DC Current ± (2.8% + 10 digits) 100mA ±(3.0% + 8 digits) AC Current (50/60Hz) ±(3.0% + 10 digits) 100mA ±(3.0% + 8 digits) Non-Contact AC Voltage 100VAC to 600VAC 50/60Hz...
Specifications Meter Description 1. Current sensor jaw 2. Torch button 3. Rotary function switch 4. Data HOLD and Backlight key 5. LCD display 6. Clamp trigger 7. One-touch DCA ZERO key 8. Non-contact AC voltage indicator light 9. Non-contact AC voltage detector probe tip Input Limits Function Maximum Inputs...
AC Current Measurements 1. Set the Function switch to the ACA range. 2. Press the jaw trigger and clamp around, fully enclosing a single conductor. Do not allow a gap between the two halves of the jaw. Refer to the diagram at right for the correct way to enclose a single conductor.
DC Current Measurements 1. Set the Function switch to the DCA range. 2. Press the ZERO key to null the meter display. 3. Press the Trigger to open the current sensor Jaw. 4. Fully enclose the conductor to be measured. Do not allow a gap between the two halves of the jaw.
Page 11
Operations Torch Press and hold the top button to turn the torch on. Release the button to turn the torch off. Data Hold To freeze the current reading on the LCD, press the “Hold Backlight” key. The word HOLD will appear on the LCD while the meter is in the Data Hold mode.
Warranty & Maintenance 24 Month Warranty Di-Log instruments are subject to stringent quality controls. If in the course of normal daily use a fault occurs we will provide a 24 month warranty (only valid with invoice). Faults in manufacture and materials defect will be rectified by us free of charge, provided the instrument has not been tampered with and returned to us unopened.
Need help?
Do you have a question about the DL6506 and is the answer not in the manual?
Questions and answers