Basic operation, Selecting ac/dc current, Selecting the current range – GW Instek PCS-1000 User Manual
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OPERATION
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Basic Operation
Selecting AC/DC Current
Background
AC or DC current can be measured when in
measurement mode.
Steps
1. Press the AC/DC key under the CURRENT
meter current display to toggle between AC
and DC current measurement.
2. The ACA or DCA indicator will be shown on
the display.
RMT
ACA
30A
Auto
mA
A
CURRENT
ACV
DCV
Auto
mV
V
VOLTAGE
DCA
300A
ERROR
Selecting the Current Range
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There are 5 selectable current ranges. The range
can be manually or automatically selected.
Selecting a current range will also select the
corresponding the input terminal.
300A/30A
Press the 300/30A key to toggle between the
300A and 30A ranges (as indicated on the
display).
The 300A range will select the 300A terminal.
The 30A range will select the 30A terminal.
3A
Press the 3A Range key toggle between the
30mA, 300mA and 3A ranges. Selecting the 3A,
30mA or 300mA range will select the 3A
terminal.