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... Digital Clamp-on Meter Instruction Manual 265 ...
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TABLE OF CONTENTS A. INTRODUCTION 1. Congratulations ..........................3 2. Product Description ....................3 3. Declaration of Conformity ..........4 B. SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS ..............5 C. TECHNICAL DATA 1. Features and Benefits..................6 2. Product Applications ..................7 3. Specifications ........................8-10 D. MEASUREMENT TECHNIQUES 1. Controls ...
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... Product Description The 265 is a hand-held, autoranging clamp-on DMM. Extra large numerals, capacitance, frequency and data hold are just a few of the features of the 265. An affordable choice, the 265 offers measurements in all basic electrical functions. The 265 comes complete with the following accessories: ...
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... EC Declaration of Conformity This is to certify that TPI Model 265 conforms to the protection requirements of the council directive 89/336/EEC, in the approximation of laws of the member states relating to Electromagnetic compatibility and 73/23/EEC. The Low Voltage Directive by application of the following standards: EN 50081-1 EN 50082-1 EN 61010-1 EN 61010-2-031 ...
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... Do not attempt to measure unknown voltages or components until a complete understanding of the circuit is obtained. GENERAL GUIDELINES ALWAYS • Test the 265 before using it to make sure it is operating properly. • Inspect the test leads before using to make sure there are no breaks or shorts. • ...
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... GROUND DOUBLE INSULATION EITHER TECHNICAL DATA 1. Features and Benefits Agency Auto Off 6 Meets CE and IEC 1010. Automatically powers off after 10 minutes of inactivity. When active, APO is displayed on the LCD. NOTE: To disable Auto Off, hold down the RANGE button while turning on the 265. ...
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... Product Applications Perform the following tests and/or measurements with the 265 and the appropriate function: HVAC/R DCmV • Thermocouples in furnaces. ACA • Heat anticipator current in thermostats. ACV • Line voltage. ACV or DCV • Control circuit voltage. OHMS • Compressor winding resistance. ...
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Specifications IEC 1010 Over Voltage: CAT II - 1000V CAT III - 600V Pollution Degree 2 Temperature for gauranteed accuracy: 23ºC +5ºC DC VOLTS Range Res. 400mV 0.1mV 4V 0.001V 40V 0.01V 400V 0.1V 600V 1V (40Hz to 60Hz ...
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OHM ( Resistance, Range Res. 400Ω 0.1Ω 4kΩ 0.001kΩ 40kΩ 0.01kΩ 400kΩ 0.1kΩ 4MΩ 0.001MΩ 40MΩ 0.01MΩ Frequency (Hz) Range Res. 4000Hz 1Hz 40.00kHz 0.01kHz 400.0kHz 0.1kHz 4.000MHz 0.001MHz 40.00MHz 0.01MHz Diode Test Test Current 1.5mA MAX Continuity Buzzer Test ...
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Capacitance Range Res. 4nF 0.001nF 40nF 0.01nF 400nF 0.1nF 4µF 0.001µF 40µF 0.01µF 400µF 0.1uF 4mF 0.001mF nF= nanofarad, µF= microfarad, mF= millifarad General Max Voltage between any 600V input and ground Fuse Protection ( µ µ A range) 0.5A/600V ...
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D. MEASUREMENT TECHNIQUES 1. Controls and Functions: Jaws for Measuring AC Amps Only RANGE Push Button Trigger for Opening the Jaws LCD Display with Function Annunciators Input Jacks HOLD Push Button Rotary Switch 11 ...
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... Holds the reading on the display until the button is pushed a second time. hold for 2 seconds to return to auto ranging. Turns the 265 completely off. Used to measure DC volts. Used to measure AC volts. Used to measure resistance. Used to measure continuity. Selects diode test function. Selects capacitance test function. ...
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Controls and Functions: (cont.) Input Jacks COM V/ Ω Ω / /Hz Red test lead connection for all Black test lead connection for all measurements except AC Amps. measurements except AC Amps. 13 ...
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... Plug black test lead into the COM input jack. 3 Plug red test lead into the V/ 4. Set rotary switch to the V range. 5. Connect test leads to circuit to be measured. 6. Reconnect power to circuit to be measured. 7. Read the voltage on the 265. Optional Modes • HOLD: Freezes the reading on the LCD. • ...
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... Plug black test lead into the COM input jack. 3 Plug red test lead into the V/ 4. Set rotary switch to the V range. 5. Connect test leads to circuit to be measured. 6. Reconnect power to circuit to be measured. 7. Read the voltage on the 265. Optional Modes • HOLD: Freezes the reading on the LCD. • ...
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... Plug black test lead into the COM input jack. 3. Plug red test lead into V/ 4. Set the rotary switch to the 5. Connect test leads to circuit to be measured. 6. Read the resistance value on the 265. Optional Modes • HOLD: Freezes the reading on the LCD. ...
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... Measuring AC Amperage CAUTION! Do not attempt to make a current measurement with the test leads. The 265 measures the current by clamping the jaw around one conductor (wire). Clamping around more than one wire will result in erroneous readings. Make sure the temperature probe is NOT plugged in during this test. ...
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... Disconnect power to circuit to be measured. 2. Plug black test lead into the COM input jack. 3. Plug red test lead into V/ 4. Set the rotary switch to the 5. Connect test leads to circuit to be measured. 6. The 265 will beep and the resistances of 35 Optional Modes • HOLD: Freezes the reading on the LCD ...
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Measuring Diodes WARNING! Do not attempt to make diode measurements with the circuit energized. For accurate tests, remove the diode completely from the circuit prior to measuring it. Make sure the tempera- ture probe is NOT plugged in during this ...
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Measuring Capacitance WARNING! All capacitance measurements are to be made on de-energized circuits with all capacitors discharged only. Failure to de-energize and discharge capacitors prior to measuring them could result in instrument damage and/or personal injury. Make sure the temper- ...
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Measuring Frequency WARNING! Never attempt a frequency measurement with a voltage source greater than 500V. Determine the voltage of any unknown fre- quency source before connecting the instrument in frequency mode. Make sure the temperature probe is NOT plugged in ...
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... LCD display. This function is useful when measuring in locations where the display is difficult to read. Auto Power Off (APO) Automatically powers off after 10 minutes of inactivity. When active, APO is displayed on the LCD. NOTE: To disable Auto Off, hold down the RANGE button while turning on the 265. 22 ...
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F. Application Notes (AC Volts) reading should be approximately 110V to 130V. • Disconnect power from the block and move the red wire to ground. Reconnect power to the block and read the voltage on the meter. Typically less than ...
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... Application Notes (DC Volts) The 265 will accurately measure rectified DC Voltages like those encountered in furnaces and other appliances even though many of these devices do not have output filtering or other signal conditioning. When measuring DC Voltage of a bat- tery, the most accurate reading can be attained by testing the battery under load ...
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Application Notes (Resistance) When measuring resistance of a motor, make sure the power is disconnected prior to testing. Set up meter following steps under “Measurement Procedure” on page 16, and proceed with the following: • Connect the red test lead ...
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Application Notes (AC Amps) When measuring AC Amps of a motor there are two types of measurements that can be made, running current and in-rush or start-up current. Start-up current will usually be much higher than running current. Set up ...
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G. Trouble Shooting Problem Does not power up All functions except ohms read high AC Volts do not read AC Amps does not read Probable Causes • Dead or defective battery • Broken wire from battery snap to PCB • ...
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... The battery is replaced as follows: a. Disconnect and remove all test leads from live circuits and from the 265. b. Loosen the screw from the back of the 265 battery cover. c. Remove the battery compartment cover. d. Remove old battery and replace with new battery. ...
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Accessories Standard Accessories 9 Volt Alkaline Battery Test Lead Set Soft Carrying Pouch Optional Accessories Fused Test Lead Kit Deluxe Test Lead Set Carbon Monoxide Adapter Pressure Adapter Temperature Adapter Differential Temperature Adapter Part Number A009A A040 A255 Part Number ...
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... Test Products International, Inc. 9615 SW Allen Blvd., Ste. 104 Beaverton, OR USA 97005 503-520-9197 • Fax: 503-520-1225 info@tpi-thevalueleader.com L265M • 1/25/05 copyright © 2005 Test Products International, Inc. (PARTIAL LIST) Res. 0.1mV 0.001V 0.01V 0.1V 1V 0.1mV 0.001V ...