GW Instek GDM-8261 - AC;DC Current Measurement

GDM-8261 User Manual
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AC/DC Current Measurement
Background
The GDM-8261 has two input ports for current
measurement. A LO port for current less than 1.2A and a
10A port for measurements up to 10A.
The GDM-8261 also features a “Current Input Port
A
uto-Detect” feature (default, off). For details, see page
82.
Current type AC
0 ~ 10A
DC
0 ~ 10A
1. Activate ACI/
DCI
Press the ACI (AC Current) key or
the DCI (DC Current) key.
or
2. ACI/DCI mode
display appears
AC or DC + A Indicates AC or DC Current
(Note: AC = true RMS)
AUTO Indicates Automatic range selection
10A 2nd display shows the Current range
3. Connect the
test lead and
measure
Connect the test lead between the 10A and COM port or
LO and COM port, depending on the current.
For current  1.2A use the LO port; For current up to
10A use the 10A port. The display updates the reading.
0~1.2A
LO
COM
MAX
10A
1.2A
MA
X
0~10A
LO
COM
MAX
10A
1.2A
MA
X
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