GW Instek GDM-8351 - Current Measurements (AC;DC)

OPERATION
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AC/DC Current Measurement
The GDM-8351 series DMMs have two input terminals for current
measurement. A 1A terminal for current less than 1A and a 10A
terminal for measurements up to 10A.
The units can measure 0 ~ 10A for both AC and DC current.
Set to ACI/DCI
Measurement
1. Press SHIFT → DCV or SHIFT → ACV to
measure DC or AC current, respectively.
For AC+DC current, press SHIFT followed by
both the DCV and ACV key at the same time.
2. The mode will switch to AC, DC or AC+DC
mode immediately, as shown below.
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AC & DC
indicator
Current
units
Measurement
range
Connection
Connect the test lead between the 10A terminal
and the COM terminal or DC/AC 1A terminal
and the COM terminal, depending on the input
current.
For current ≤ 1A use the 1A terminal; For
current up to 10A use the 10A terminal. The
display updates the reading.