TPI 296 TPI (Test Products Int), TPI 296 Datasheet - Page 18
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TPI 296
Manufacturer Part Number
TPI 296
Description
DMM CLAMP W/RECORD 4 DIGIT+BAR
Manufacturer
TPI (Test Products Int)
Series
296r
Type
Digital (DMM)r
Datasheet
1.TPI_296.pdf
(32 pages)
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
296
d. Measuring DC Amps
Instrument set-up:
FUNC.
A
Measurement Procedure:
1. Disconnect power to circuit to be measured.
2. Set rotary switch to A function.
3. Press the FUNC button to set to measure DCA.
4. Press and hold the HOLD button until LCD zero’s.
5. Clamp the jaws around one conductor of the circuit
6. Reconnect power to circuit to be measured.
7. Read the current on the 296.
Optional Modes
•
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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 readings.
to be measured.
HOLD:
RANGE:
REC:
TRIM:
BLACK
TEST LEAD TEST LEAD
NOT USED NOT USED
Freezes the reading on the LCD.
Manually ranges the instrument.
Record minimum, maximum and
average values.
Push TRIM button to stabilize reading.
RED
MIN
READING
0.1A
MAX
700A
READING