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12.5.2 Follow the steps below to measure DC (A
) currents
1. Set the function dial to
µA
,
mA
, or
A
.
Æ
The corresponding unit of measurement will appear on the display.
Æ
“DC” will show on the display.
2. Select the desired measurement range and connect the corresponding termi-
nals.
Measurement mode
Measurement range
Terminals
µA
<2000 µA
COM + mAµA
mA
2000 µA - 200 mA
COM + mAµA
A
200 mA – 10 A
COM + 10A
3. Insert the red lead into the
mAµA
or
10A
terminal.
4. Plug the black test lead into the
COM
terminal.
Æ
Connect the two measuring probes in series to the object that you want to
measure (e.g. battery or circuit). The electrical circuit must be disconnected
before you connect the probes.
5. Reconnect the circuit. The measurement will appear on the display.
6. After measuring, disconnect the circuit and remove the test leads from the
measured object. Switch off the DMM.