PST Center 252 Instruction Manual

PST Center 252 Instruction Manual

Ac/dc clamp meter

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AC/DC CLAMP METER

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  • Page 1 AC/DC CLAMP METER...
  • Page 2 252-01 MAR. 2013...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY INFORMATION ............1 2. GENERAL SPECIFICATION............1 3. ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATION..........2 3-1 D ..............2 IRECT OLTAGE 3-3 A ............2 LTERNATING OLTAGE 3-4 A )........2 LTERNATING OLTAGE 3-5 D ............... 3 IRECT URRENT 3-6 D ) ..........
  • Page 4: 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 5: 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 6: 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 2.0% ±...
  • Page 7: 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 8: 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 9: 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 10: Dc Voltage Measurement

    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 11: Dc Current Measurement

    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 12: Resistance Measurement

    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 13: 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 14: Maintenance

    Clamp Meter 8. MAINTENANCE WARNING! Before open the meter, disconnect both test lead and never uses the meter before the cover is closed. CAUTION! To avoid contamination or static damage, do not touch the circuit board without proper static protection. 8-1 REMARK: If the meter is not going to be used for a long time, take out the battery and do not store the meter in high temperature or high...
  • Page 15 CENTER TECHNOLOGY CORP. 4F, NO.415, Jung-Jeng Rd., Shu-Lin Dist., New Taipei City 238, Taiwan TEL : 886-2-26763926 E-Mail : center@centertek.com FAX : 886-2-26763925 http : / / www.centertek.com GCA000252-12000 Authorized Distributor in Australia Pacific Sensor Technologies Pty Ltd Unit 4, 3 Neutron Place Rowville, VIC 3178 Australia 1300 662 720 | sales@pacificsensortech.com.au www.pacificsensortech.com.au...

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