TPI 293 TPI (Test Products Int), TPI 293 Datasheet

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Digital Clamp-on Meter Amp Plus Instruction Manual 293 ...

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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..................7 2. Product Applications ..................8 3. Specifications..............................9 D. MEASUREMENT TECHNIQUES 1. Controls and ...

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A. INTRODUCTION 1. Congratulations!! Thank you for purchasing TPI products. The Amp Plus is easy to use and is built to last backed year limited warranty. Please remember to complete and return your product warranty ...

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EC Declaration of Conformity This is to certify that TPI Model 293 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 ...

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B. SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS ! WARNING: Please follow manufacturers test procedures whenever possible. Do not attempt to measure unknown voltages or components until a complete understanding of the circuit is obtained. GENERAL GUIDELINES ALWAYS • Test the 293 before using it ...

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INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS CAUTION: RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK REFER TO INSTRUCTION MANUAL ! GROUND DOUBLE INSULATION EITHER ...

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C. TECHNICAL DATA 1. Features and Benefits Agency True RMS 4000 Count Data Hold Peak Mode Trim Mode Sleep Mode Frequency Dual Display When measuring frequency, the bar Bar Graph UL Listed to U.S. and Canadian Safety Standards. Meets CE ...

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Product Applications Perform the following tests and/or measurements with the 293 and the appropriate function: HVAC/R ACA • Heat anticipator current in thermostats. ACV • Line voltage. ACV or DCV • Control circuit voltage. OHMS • Heating element resistance ...

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Specifications IEC 1010 Over Voltage: CAT II - 1000V CAT III - 600V Pollution Degree 2 a. DCV Range Resolution 40V 0.01V 400V 0.1V 600V 1V b1. ACV (45Hz to 60Hz) Range Resolution 40V 0.01V 400V 0.1V 600V 1V ...

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ACA Range Res. 40A 0.01A 400A 0.1A 700A 1A e. OHM (Resistance, ) Range Res. 400 0.1 4k 0.001k 40k 0.01k f. Continuity Buzzer Test Voltage Threshold 3V < 100 (100 digits) g. Diode Test Test Voltage Max Test ...

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Frequency Range Res. 1KHz 0.1Hz 10KHz 0.001KHz h. General Specifications Max. Volt. between any Input and Ground Display Type Operating Temp. Storage Temp. Relative Humidity Power Supply Battery Life Size ( Weight Accuracy ±0.2% of ...

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D. MEASUREMENT TECHNIQUES 1. Controls and Functions: Push Buttons TRIM FUNC RNG HOLD 12 Activates TRIM, PEAK and HDR functions (Except on Frequency Range). Toggles between AC and DC volts, amps and Ω or Activates manual ranging. Hold in for ...

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Controls and Functions (cont.): Rotary Switch OFF V Ω Ω FRQ A OFF Input Jacks COM V/ Ω Ω Turns the 293 completely off. Used to measure AC and DC volts. Used to measure resistance and use the continuity ...

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Application Notes When measuring DC Voltage of a bat- tery, the most accurate reading can be attained by testing the battery under load. To accomplish this, follow steps 1 through 4 shown on page 15 and the following (with the ...

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Step by Step Procedures: a. Measuring DC Volts WARNING not attempt to make a voltage measurement of more than 600V voltage level that is unknown. Instrument set-up: FUNC. BLACK TEST LEAD TEST LEAD V ...

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Reconnect power to the block and read the voltage on the meter. The reading should be approximately 110V to 130V. • Disconnect power from the block and move the red wire ...

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Measuring AC Volts WARNING not attempt to make a voltage measurement of more than 600V voltage level that is unknown. Instrument set-up: FUNC. BLACK TEST LEAD TEST LEAD V COM Measurement Procedure: 1. Disconnect ...

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Measuring AC Amps CAUTION! Do not attempt to make a current measurement with the test leads. The 293 measures the current by clamping the jaw around one conductor (wire). Clamping around more than one wire will result in erroneous ...

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Application Notes 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 the meter ...

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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 20, and proceed with the following: • Connect the red test lead ...

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Measuring Resistance WARNING not attempt to make resistance measurements with circuit energized. For best results, remove the resistor completely from circuit before attempting to measure it. NOTE: To make accurate low ohm measurements, short the ends of ...

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Continuity Buzzer WARNING not attempt to make continuity measurements with circuit energized. Instrument set-up: FUNC. BLACK TEST LEAD TEST LEAD Ω COM Measurement Procedure: 1. Disconnect power to circuit to be measured. 2. Plug black test lead ...

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Measuring Diodes CAUTION! Do not attempt to make diode measurements with circuit energized. The only way to accurately test a diode is to remove it completely from the circuit before attempting to measure it. Instrument set-up: FUNC. BLACK TEST ...

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Measuring Frequency CAUTION! Do not attempt to make frequency measurements with test leads. The 293 measures the frequency by clamp- ing the jaw around one conductor (wire). Clamping around more than one wire will result in erroneous read- ings. ...

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Data Hold Press the HOLD button at any time on any function to freeze the reading on the LCD display. This function is very useful when measuring in locations where the display is difficult to read. i. Trim (Average ...

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Disable Sleep Mode 1. Set the 293 to the OFF position. 2. Push and hold down the HOLD button while turning the rotary switch to the desired function. 3. Release the HOLD button. 4. Check the LCD to see ...

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F. MAINTENANCE 1. Battery Replacement: The 293 will display a bat- tery symbol when the internal 9 Volt battery needs replacement. The battery is replaced as follows: a. Disconnect and remove all test leads from live circuits and from the ...

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G. TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE Problem Does not power up Won’t display current readings All functions except ohms read high AC Volts do not read WARRANTY Please refer to product warranty card for warranty statement. 28 Probable Causes • Dead or ...

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SPECIFICATIONS ±0.75% Basic DCV Accuracy Func. Range DCV 40V 400V 600V ACV 40V 400V 600V ACA 40A 400A 700A OHM 400Ω 4kΩ 40kΩ Frequency 1KHz 10KHz Continuity Test Voltage 3V Diode Test Test Voltage 3V Test Products International, Inc. ...