TPI 296 TPI (Test Products Int), TPI 296 Datasheet
TPI 296
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TPI 296 Summary of contents
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Digital Clamp-on Meter Amp Plus Instruction Manual 296 ...
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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 296 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 296 before using it ...
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INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS CAUTION: RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK AC (ALTERNATION CURRENT) DC (DIRECT CURRENT) REFER TO INSTRUCTION MANUAL ! GROUND DOUBLE INSULATION EITHER ...
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C. TECHNICAL DATA 1. Features and Benefits Agency True RMS HDR Mode 4000 Count Data Hold Peak Mode Trim Mode Record Mode Records Min/Max and Average value of the Sleep Mode Frequency Dual Display When measuring frequency, the bar graph ...
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Product Applications Perform the following tests and/or measurements with the 296 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 d. DCA Range Resolution 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 ohm(100 ...
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Diode Test Test Voltage Max Test Current 3V Approx. 2.5mA h. 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 ...
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D. MEASUREMENT TECHNIQUES 1. Controls and Functions: Push Buttons TRIM FUNC RNG HOLD REC 12 Activates TRIM, PEAK and HDR functions (Except on Frequency Range). Toggles between AC and DC volts, amps and or Activates manual ranging. Hold in for ...
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Controls and Functions (cont.): Rotary Switch OFF V Ω FRQ A OFF Input Jacks COM V/ Ω Turns the 296 completely off. Used to measure AC and DC volts. Used to measure resistance and use the continuity buzzer. Used ...
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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 DC Amps CAUTION! Do not attempt to make a current measurement with the test leads. The 296 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 DC 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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Measuring AC Amps CAUTION! Do not attempt to make a current measurement with the test leads. The 296 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 296 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. j. Trim (Average ...
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Disable Sleep Mode 1. Set the 296 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 296 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. 30 Probable Causes • Dead or ...
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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 tpiusa@msn.com L296M • 12/1/97 copyright © 1997 Test Products International, Inc. ...
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SPECIFICATIONS Func. DCV ACV ACA DCA OHM Frequency Continuity Diode Test Test Products International, Inc. ±0.75% Basic DCV Accuracy Range 40V 400V 600V 40V 400V 600V 40A 400A 700A 400A 700A 400 4k 40k 1KHz 10KHz Test Voltage 3V ...