Auto and Manual Range ................. 11 Battery Replacement ................... 11 Applications ....................11 Accessories and Replacement Parts ............12 Product Care ....................12 Product Warranty ..................13 Product Disposal and Recycling ..............13 Product Support ..................13 REED Instruments 1-877-849-2127 | info@reedinstruments.com | www.reedinstruments.com...
Introduction Thank you for purchasing your REED R5040 1000A AC/DC True RMS Clamp Meter. Please read the following instructions carefully before using your instrument. By following the steps outlined in this manual your meter will provide years of reliable service.
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CAT. III 600V Product Certifications: Operating Temperature: 32 to 122°F (0 to 50°C) Storage Temperature: -4 to 140°F (-20 to 60°C) Dimensions: 9.1 x 3.0 x 1.5" (232 x 77 x 39mm) Weight: 9.6oz (271g) REED Instruments 1-877-849-2127 | info@reedinstruments.com | www.reedinstruments.com...
4. Data Hold and Backlight Button 5. Rotary Function Switch 6. Hz% Hold Button 7. RANGE Select Button 8. MODE Select Button 9. Relative Button R5040 10. MIN/MAX Hold Button 11. LCD Display 12. COM Input Jack 13. Positive Input Jack Display Description 1.
600AAC range. If the range needed is not known, select the higher range first then move to the lower range if necessary. R5040 R5040 Press the trigger to the open jaw and fully enclose one conductor. The LCD will display the reading.
Insert the black test lead into the negative COM terminal and the red test lead into the positive V terminal. Touch the test probe tips to the circuit under test. The LCD will display the reading. continued... REED Instruments 1-877-849-2127 | info@reedinstruments.com | www.reedinstruments.com...
MIN/MAX button again to select the maximum reading. Press the MIN/ MAX button again to exit and resume normal measuring. Relative Mode Press the REL button for Capacitance Zero & Offset Adjustment. continued... REED Instruments 1-877-849-2127 | info@reedinstruments.com | www.reedinstruments.com...
Replace the 1 x 9V battery and secure the battery compartment. Applications • Industrial maintenance teams performing scheduled and preventative maintenance on electro-mechanical equipment and systems. • Facilities, building maintenance and electricians looking to troubleshoot electrical equipment installation problems. REED Instruments 1-877-849-2127 | info@reedinstruments.com | www.reedinstruments.com...
• If your instrument isn't being used for a period of one month or longer please remove the battery. • Clean your product and accessories with biodegradable cleaner. Do not spray the cleaner directly on the instrument. Use on external parts only. REED Instruments 1-877-849-2127 | info@reedinstruments.com | www.reedinstruments.com...
REED Instruments guarantees this instrument to be free of defects in material or workmanship for a period of one (1) year from date of shipment. During the warranty period, REED Instruments will repair or replace, at no charge, products or parts of a product that proves to be defective because of improper material or workmanship, under normal use and maintenance.
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