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Radio Shack 22-601 Owner's Manual

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22-601.fm Page 1 Monday, August 2, 1999 3:48 PM
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Cat. No. 22-601
OWNER'S MANUAL
Please read before using this equipment.
Clamp-On AC Ammeter Probe
with AC Current Adapter

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  • Page 1 22-601.fm Page 1 Monday, August 2, 1999 3:48 PM Cat. No. 22-601 OWNER’S MANUAL Please read before using this equipment. Clamp-On AC Ammeter Probe with AC Current Adapter...
  • Page 2 22-601.fm Page 2 Monday, August 2, 1999 3:48 PM WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard, do not ex- pose this product to rain or mois- ture. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. DO NOT OPEN. CAUTION : TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK.
  • Page 3 22-601.fm Page 3 Monday, August 2, 1999 3:48 PM INTRODUCTION Your RadioShack Clamp-On AC Ammeter Probe works with a separate digital multimeter that can measure AC current of up to 300 amps in wires. You do not need to disconnect or break the wires.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    22-601.fm Page 4 Monday, August 2, 1999 3:48 PM CONTENTS A Word About Safety ............. 5 Panel Markings ..............7 Preparation ................8 Choosing a Multimeter ............. 8 Connecting the Probe to Your Multimeter ......9 Using the Probe ..............10 Measuring AC Current Using the AC Current Adapter .............

  • Page 5: A Word About Safety

    22-601.fm Page 5 Monday, August 2, 1999 3:48 PM A WORD ABOUT SAFETY While we have taken every precaution in designing this probe and AC current adapter to ensure that they are safe, but safe operation depends on you, the operator. We recommend that you follow these simple safety rules: •...
  • Page 6 22-601.fm Page 6 Monday, August 2, 1999 3:48 PM WARNING: USE EXTREME CAUTION IN USE OF THIS DE- VICE. IMPROPER USE OF THIS DEVICE CAN RESULT IN IN- JURY DEATH. FOLLOW SAFEGUARDS SUGGESTED IN THIS OWNER’S MANUAL IN ADDITION TO NORMAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS IN DEALING WITH ELEC- TRICAL CIRCUITS.

  • Page 7: Panel Markings

    22-601.fm Page 7 Monday, August 2, 1999 3:48 PM PANEL MARKINGS We have placed the following special markings on the bottom of the probe to remind you of the measurement limitations and en- sure your safety. The maximum current that you can measure INPUT: AC 300A MAX.

  • Page 8: Preparation

    22-601.fm Page 8 Monday, August 2, 1999 3:48 PM PREPARATION CHOOSING A MULTIMETER To use the probe, you must connect it to a suitable digital multi- meter (RadioShack offers a wide variety of multimeters that meet the following specifications). Caution: The multimeter you select must: •...

  • Page 9: Connecting The Probe To Your Multimeter

    22-601.fm Page 9 Monday, August 2, 1999 3:48 PM CONNECTING THE PROBE TO YOUR MULTIMETER Cautions: • Always connect the probe to your multimeter before you clamp the probe to a wire carrying current. • Always remove the probe from a wire carrying current before you disconnect the probe’s test leads from the multimeter.

  • Page 10: Using The Probe

    22-601.fm Page 10 Monday, August 2, 1999 3:48 PM USING THE PROBE MEASURING AC CURRENT USING THE AC CURRENT ADAPTER Warnings: • Never use the AC current adapter with any device other than the probe. • Do not leave the AC current adapter plugged into an AC outlet if you are not using it with the probe.
  • Page 11 22-601.fm Page 11 Monday, August 2, 1999 3:48 PM -Digit -Digit -Digit Multimeter Multimeter Multimeter Estimated Set the Set the Set the Measured Range Range Range Current Switch to: Switch to: Switch to: (amps) 1–39 20 mA 30 mA 40 mA 40–59...
  • Page 12 22-601.fm Page 12 Monday, August 2, 1999 3:48 PM 4. Hold down the trigger lever on the probe so the probe’s jaws open. Then insert the AC current adapter’s loop inside the probe’s jaws. Release the trigger lever. 5. To help ensure an accurate read- ing, move the probe so the adapter’s loop is in the center of...

  • Page 13: Measuring Ac Current In A Wire

    22-601.fm Page 13 Monday, August 2, 1999 3:48 PM MEASURING AC CURRENT IN A WIRE To measure AC current in a single wire, follow the steps in “Measuring AC Current Using the AC Current Adapter” on Page 10, but do not use the AC current adapter (in other words, skip Step 3).

  • Page 14: Care And Maintenance

    22-601.fm Page 14 Monday, August 2, 1999 3:48 PM CARE AND MAINTENANCE Your RadioShack Clamp-On AC Ammeter Probe is an ex- ample of superior design and craftsmanship. The following suggestions will help you care for your probe so you can enjoy it for years.

  • Page 15: Specifications

    22-601.fm Page 15 Monday, August 2, 1999 3:48 PM SPECIFICATIONS PROBE Input Current Range ............ 1–300 A Output ....0.5 mA per amp of input current (1 mA = 2 A) Accuracy ........ ± 0.6 A at 50 Hz/60 Hz for 1–2 A ±...
  • Page 16 22-601.fm Page 16 Monday, August 2, 1999 3:48 PM Limited Ninety-Day Warranty This product is warranted by RadioShack against manufacturing defects in material and workmanship under normal use for ninety (90) days from the date of purchase from Ra- dioShack company-owned stores and authorized RadioShack franchisees and dealers.

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