TPI 296 TPI (Test Products Int), TPI 296 Datasheet - Page 14

• Manufacturer Part Number: TPI 296
• Description: DMM CLAMP W/RECORD 4 DIGIT+BAR
• Manufacturer: TPI (Test Products Int)
• Series: 296r
• Type: Digital (DMM)r

Specifications of TPI 296

• Includes: Battery, Case, Test Leads
• Style: Clamp
• Display Digits: 3.75
• Display Type: LCD, Bar Graph
• Display Count: 4000
• Function: Voltage, Current, Resistance, Frequency
• Functions, Extra: Continuity, Diode Test
• Features: Auto Off, Hold, Sleep
• Ranging: Auto/Manual
• Response: True RMS
• Other names: 290-1296; 296

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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 battery in
holder and device turned on):
• Connect the red test lead from the
• Connect the black test lead to the
• Reconnect power to the circuit and
meter to the positive (+) terminal
of the battery.
negative (-) terminal of the battery.
read the voltage on the 296.