Making Measurements 2
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Measuring Current
µA and mA measurement
Set up your multimeter to measure µA and mA as shown in Figure 2-3. Probe the
test and read the display.
– Press to cycle between DC, AC, AC+DC, and % scale current
measurements.
–For μA measurement, set the rotary switch to , and connect the
positive test lead to μA.mA.
– For mA measurement, set the rotary switch to , and connect the
positive test lead to μA.mA.
– For A (ampere) measurement, set the rotary switch to , and
connect the positive test lead to A.
– Press to display dual measurements. See Table 1-8 of “Selecting
display with the Dual button” on page 44 for a list of dual measurements
available.
– Press and hold for more than 1 second to exit dual display mode.
– For measuring DC current from a mixed signal in the DC measurement
mode, ensure that the Filter is enabled (refer to “Setting the Filter” on
page 144).
– For measuring AC current signals with a DC offset, refer to “Measuring AC
and DC Signals” on page 56.