Measuring dc voltage, Preparing for current measurements, Measuring dc current – Amprobe 5XP-A 15XP-A 35XP-A User Manual

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4. Connect the test probes to the circuit test points.

5. Read the display, and, if necessary, correct any

overload (

0o

) conditions.

Measuring DC Voltage

(See Figure 2)

1. Set the Function Switch to

.

2. Select the desired RANGE. The default AC voltage

range is 2 V on the 15XP-B and 4 V on the 35XP-A.

3. Connect the test leads: Red to V , Black to COM.

4. Connect the test probes to the circuit test points.

5. Read the display, and, if necessary, correct any

overload (

0o

) conditions.

Preparing for Current Measurements

• Turn off circuit power before connecting the test probes.
• Allow the meter to cool between measurements, if current

measurements approach or exceeds 2 amps.

• A warning tone sounds if you connect a test lead to a

current input while a current function is not selected.

• Open circuit voltage at the measurement point must not

exceed 1000V.

• Always measure current in series with the load. Never

measure current across a voltage source.

Measuring DC Current

(See Figure 3)

1. Set the Function Switch to a current function, μA, mA,

or A.

2. Select the desired RANGE (5XP-A only).

3. Connect the test leads: Red to mA or A, Black to COM.

4. Turn off power to the circuit being measured.

5. Open the test circuit (

X

) to establish

measurement points.

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