EX800 Series Version 3.1 6/05
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Operation
NOTES
: Read and understand all
Warning
and
Caution
statements in this operation
manual prior to using this meter. Set the function select switch to the OFF position when
the meter is not in use.
AC/DC Current Measurements
(DC Current on Model EX830 only)
WARNING:
Ensure that the test leads are disconnected from the meter before making
current clamp measurements.
1.
Set the Function switch to the
A
AC
or
A
DC
range
2.
Press the trigger to open jaw.
Fully enclose only one conductor.
For optimum results, center the
conductor in the jaw.
3.
The clamp meter LCD will display
the reading.
DCA ZERO
(EX830 only)
The DC Zero feature removes offset
values and improves accuracy for DC
current measurements. To perform a
zero, select ADC and with no
conductor in the jaw:
1. Press
the
DC ZERO
button to
zero the display. “
ZERO
” will appear in the display. The offset value is now stored and
removed from all measurements.
2.
To view the stored value, press the
DC ZERO
button. “
ZERO
” will flash and the
stored value will be displayed.
3.
To exit this mode, press and Hold the
ZERO
button until “
ZERO
” is no longer in the
display.
AC/DC Voltage Measurements
1.
Insert the black test lead into the negative
COM
terminal and the
red test lead into the positive
V
terminal.
2.
Set the function switch to the
V
AC
or V
DC
position.
3. Use
the
MODE
button to select AC or DC Voltage (EX830 only).
4.
Connect the test leads in parallel to the circuit under test.
5.
Read the voltage measurement on the LCD display.
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