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287 Clamp on Meter
Instruction Manual

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Summary of Contents for TPI 287

  • Page 1 287 Clamp on Meter Instruction Manual...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Introduction………………..3 Safety & Guidelines………4 Specifications……………..5 & 6 Controls & Functions…….7 & 8 Measuring DC Volts……...9 Measuring AC Volts………9 Measuring Resistance……10 Measuring Continuity……..10 Measuring Diodes…………11 Measuring Capacitance…..11 Measuring Frequency……..12 Measuring Temperature…...12 Measuring DC Microamps…13 Measuring AC Amperage….13 Measuring DC Amperage….14 Measuring Wattage (Power).14 Measuring Phase Rotation...15 Measuring ACV Unbalance..15...
  • Page 3: Introduction

    Introduction Thank you for purchasing TPI products. The 287 is easy to use and built to last. It is backed by a three year limited warranty. Please visit www.testproductsintl.com to register your meter. Product Description The slim design 287 is a hand-held, auto ranging clamp-on DMM with Bluetooth output for use with the TPI View app.
  • Page 4: Safety & Guidelines

    Have someone check on you periodically if working alone. • Have a complete understanding of the circuit being measured. • Disconnect power to circuit, then connect test leads to the 287, then to circuit being measured. • NEVER Attempt to measure unknown high voltages.
  • Page 5: Specifications

    Resistance (Ω) Specifications Range Res. Accuracy Protection ACV (45Hz ~ 450Hz) 600Ω 0.1Ω +/- (1.0% + 5 digits) 600VDC / Range Res. Accuracy Impedance 600VAC 6KΩ 0.001KΩ +/- (1.0% + 2 digits) 0.001V +/- (1.2% + 3 digits) 10MΩ Peak 60KΩ...
  • Page 6 Duty Cycle Apparent Power Range Res. Accuracy Protection Range Res. Accuracy Protection 5% to 95% 0.1% 3.000KVA 0.001KVA ±(5% + 5d ) Voltage Range (<600Hz) 600.0V fixed. 30.00KVA 0.01KVA 10% to 90% +/- (1.0% + 2 digits) 600VDC / AC single-phase 300.0KVA 0.1KVA (600 to 6KHz)
  • Page 7: International Symbols

    General Specifications Controls and Functions Display 6000 count dual display LCD with backlight Max Voltage between 1000VDC / 750VAC input terminal and ground Operating Temperature 32°F to 113°F (0°C to 40°C) Storage Temperature -4°F to 140°F (-20°C to 60°C) Relative Humidity 80% non-condensing Altitude 6,562 feet maximum...
  • Page 8: Rotary Switch

    Values display for display some area functions Not all icons shown are used with the 287 DC / AC Voltage Continuity Buzzer / Resistance / Unique Icons   Diode Auto Power Off is active. Instrument powers off after Capacitance 15 minutes of inactivity.
  • Page 9: Measuring Dc Volts

    Measuring DC Volts Measuring AC Voltage Range: 0 to 1000VDC Range: 0 to 750VAC   Warning! Warning! Do not attempt to make a voltage measurement of more Do not attempt to make a voltage measurement of more than 1000VDC or of a voltage level that is unknown. than 750VAC or of a voltage level that is unknown.
  • Page 10: Measuring Resistance

    Measuring Resistance (Ohms) Measuring Continuity Range: 0 to 60MΩ Range: Buzzer sounds at <7Ω Warning! Warning! Do not attempt to make resistance measurements with Do not attempt to make a continuity measurement with the circuit energized. For best results, remove the resistor the circuit energized.
  • Page 11: Measuring Diodes

    Measuring Diodes Measuring Capacitance Range: Approximate forward bias voltage of diode Range: 0 to 60mF Warning! Warning!  Do not attempt to make capacitance measurements with Do not attempt to make diode measurements with the  the circuit energized. Remove the capacitor from the circuit energized. For best results, remove the resistor  circuit and make sure it is de-energized before making a from the circuit before attempting to measure it. ...
  • Page 12: Measuring Frequency

    Measuring Temperature Measuring Frequency Range: -57.9°F to 1830°F (-49.9°C to 999°C) Range: 0 to 6MHz Note: Temperature measurements require use of the K- Warning! Type thermocouple adapter and a K-Type thermocouple Do not attempt to make frequency measurements of probe. signals more than 600V or a voltage level that is unknown.
  • Page 13: Measuring Dc Microamps

    Measuring DC Microamps Measuring AC Amperage Range: 0 to 600µA Range: 0 to 1000A AC Warning! Warning! Do not attempt to make an amperage measurement of Do not attempt to make a DC Microamp measurement circuits with more than 600V CAT IV present. Instrument with the test leads connected in parallel with the circuit.
  • Page 14: Measuring Dc Amperage

    Measuring DC Amperage Measuring Wattage (Power) Range: 0 to 1100A DC Range: 0 to 300KW / VA / VAr Warning! Warning! Do not attempt to make an amperage measurement of Do not attempt to make an amperage measurement of circuits with more than 600V CAT IV present. Instrument circuits with more than 600V CAT IV or 750VAC present.
  • Page 15: Measuring Phase Rotation

    Measuring Phase Rotation Measuring AC Voltage Unbalance Warning! Warning! Do not attempt to make a voltage measurement of circuits Do not attempt to make a voltage measurement of circuits with more 750VAC present. Instrument damage and/or with more 750VAC present. Instrument damage and/or personal injury may result.
  • Page 16: Non-Contact Voltage

    4. Clamp the jaw around L2. The measured amperage will be displayed. Once a beep is The 287 will beep and the LED next to the NCV key will heard open the jaw and remove the meter from illuminate to indicate the presence of voltage.
  • Page 17: Record & Relative Modes

    2. Depress the REC button. 1. Using the RANGE button, manually range the 3. The 287 will start to record MIN/MAX/AVG meter to the desired range. Once In-Rush is values. The MAX reading will be seen in the main activated, auto range is deactivated.
  • Page 18: Bluetooth, Hold, Backlight

    Relative Mode. To activate Bluetooth, press and hold the INRUSH/BT 1. As outlined on page 12, set the 287 up to make a key down until a beep is heard and the Bluetooth temperature measurement.
  • Page 19: Battery Replacement

    287. Do not use abrasives or solvents. °C. (Note: when measuring temperature, the unit of If the 287 is going to be stored for an extended time, measure can be changed by pressing the FUNCTION remove the battery to prevent the possibility of battery button.
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