Test Products International 163 - Manual (Page 16)

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FUNCTION BLACK RED MINIMUM MAXIMUM
TEST LEAD TEST LEAD READING READING
µA COM mAµA 0.1µA 3260µA
mA COM mAµA 0.01mA 326mA
10A COM A 0.01A 10.00A
Measurement Procedure:
1. Disconnect power to circuit to be measured.
2. Plug the black test lead into the COM input jack.
3. Plug the red test lead into the mAµA or A input jack
depending on the value of current to be measured.
4. Set the rotary switch to the µA, mA, or 10A function.
5. Connect test leads in series to circuit to be measured.
6. Reconnect power to the circuit to be measured.
7. Read the current on the 163.
d. MEASURING AC AMPS
CAUTION!
Do not attempt to make a current measurement with the
test leads connected in parallel with the circuit to be
tested. Test leads must be connected in series with the
circuit.
WARNING!
Do not attempt to make a current measurement of cir-
cuits with more than 600V present. Instrument damage
and/or personal injury may result.
Instrument set-up:
FUNCTION BLACK RED MINIMUM MAXIMUM
Measurement Procedure:
1. Disconnect power to the circuit to be measured.
2. Plug the black test lead into the COM input jack.
3. Plug the red test lead into the V Ω input jack.
4. Set the rotary switch to the V function.
5. Connect the test leads to the circuit to be measured.
6. Reconnect power to the circuit to be measured.
7. Read the voltage on the 163.
C. MEASURING DC AMPS
CAUTION!
Do not attempt to make a current measurement with the
test leads connected in parallel with the circuit to be
tested. Test leads must be connected in series with the
circuit.
WARN-
ING!
Do not
attempt to
make a
current measurement of
circuits with
more than 600V present. Instrument damage and
/or personal injury may result.
Instrument set-up:
FUNCTION BLACK RED MINIMUM MAXIMUM
TEST LEAD TEST LEAD READING READING
µA COM mAµA 0.1µA 3260µA
Application Notes
When measuring the
DC current of a flame
controller, follow the steps under
“Measurement Procedure” below and
then proceed with the following:
• Set up the meter for making a
mA measurement.
• Connect the meter to the flame
controller lead by opening the
circuit and inserting the leads in
series with the circuit as shown
in the picture above.