Dc Current Measurements - Circuit-test DMR-6500 User Manual

DC Current Measurements

CAUTION: Do not make current measurements on the 10A scale for longer
than 30 seconds. Exceeding 30 seconds may cause damage to the meter
and/or the test leads.
1. Insert the black test lead banana plug into the negative COM jack.
2. For current measurements up to 4000μA DC, set the function switch to
the μA position and insert the red test lead banana plug into the (μA)
jack.
3. For current measurements up to 400mA DC, set the function switch to
the mA range and insert the red test lead banana plug into the (mA)
jack.
4. For current measurements up to 10A DC, set the function switch to the
position and insert the red test lead banana plug into the 10A jack.
5. Press the MODE button until "DC" appears in the display.
6. Remove power from the circuit under test, then open up the circuit at
the point where you wish to measure current.
7. Touch the black test probe tip to the negative side of the circuit. Touch
the red test probe tip to the positive side of the circuit.
8. Apply power to the circuit.
9. Read the current in the display.
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