TPI 296 TPI (Test Products Int), TPI 296 Datasheet - Page 8
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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
2. Product Applications
Perform the following tests and/or measurements with
the 296 and the appropriate function:
HVAC/R
ACA
ACV
ACV or DCV • Control circuit voltage.
OHMS
OHMS
OHMS
ACA
OHMS
Hz/FREQ
REC
ALL
ELECTRICAL
ACV
ACA
OHMS
DCV
DCA
ACA
ALL
ELECTRONIC
ACV
ACA
OHMS
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• Heat anticipator current in thermostats.
• Line voltage.
• Heating element resistance (continuity).
• Compressor winding resistance.
• Contactor and relay coil resistance.
• Motor and compressor start up current.
• Continuity of wiring.
• Frequency on control and line voltages.
• Record min/max voltage of controls
• Bar graph to indicate rapid fluctuations.
• Measure line voltage.
• Measure line current.
• Continuity of circuit breakers.
• Voltage of direct drive DC motors.
• Current of direct drive DC motors.
• Start up current of motors, relays,
• Harmonics detection on line voltages.
• Measure power supply voltage.
• Measure power supply current.
• Continuity of circuit breakers and fuses.
and line voltages.
contactors and transformers.