Measuring Ac And Dc Current - Amprobe AMP-25 Manual De Usuario

Measuring AC and DC Current

Warning
W
To avoid electrical shock and injury:
• Do not hold the Meter anywhere beyond the tactile
barrier.
• Do not use the Meter to measure currents above
the maximum rated frequency (400Hz). Circulating
currents may cause the magnetic circuits of the Jaws
reach hazardous excessive temperatures.
To measure AC or DC current:
1. Switch on the Meter by pressing
default is auto AC/DC A detection mode (AUTO is
displayed). Press
The display reflects the chosen function mode.
2. Open the clamp by pressing the jaw release and insert
the conductor to be measured into the clamp. Ensure
the jaws are firmly closed.
3. Close the clamp and center the conductor using the
jaw alignment marks.
4. View the current reading on the display.
W Caution
During current measurement keep the jaws away from
other current carrying devices such as transformers,
motors or energized wires, as they may negatively
influence accuracy of the measurement.
button to choose AC A or DC A.
W
CAT III 600 V
Tactile barrier
Auto
Press
Press
8
button, the
Press > 1 Sec