Fluke 312 - Measuring DC Current (316, 318 Only); Measuring AC and DC Voltage

Users Manual
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Measuring DC Current (316, 318 only)
1. Turn the rotary function switch to the proper current range.
2. Press
A to measure dc current.
3. To ensure accuracy, wait for the reading to stabilize then
press
Q to zero the reading.
4. Open the clamp by pressing the clamp-opening trigger and
insert the conductor to be measured into the clamp.
5. Close the clamp and center the conductor using the alignment
marks.
6. View the reading on the LCD.
Measuring AC and DC Voltage
1. Turn the rotary function switch to V.
2. Choose ac or dc by pressing A(316, 318 only).
When using a 312 Meter:
• turn the rotary function switch to K when measuring ac
voltage
• turn the rotary function switch to L when measuring dc
voltage
3. Connect the black test lead to the COM terminal and the red
test lead to the Ve terminal.
4. Measure the voltage by touching the probes to the desired
test points of the circuit.
5. View the reading on the LCD.