PeakTech 2705 - Performing DC;AC Current Measurements

4.6.2. DC/AC current measurement
1. Insert the black test lead banana plug into the negative (COM)
jack.
2. For current measurements up to 4000 µA, set the function
switch to the µA position.
3. For current measurements up to 400mA, set the function switch
to the mA range.
4. Press the ‘MODE/REL’ button until “DC” or “AC” appears in the
display.
5. Remove power from the circuit under test, then open up the
circuit at the point where you wish to measure current.
6. Touch the black test probe tip to the negative side of the circuit.
Touch the red test probe tip to the positive side of the circuit.
7. Apply power to the circuit.
8. Read the current in the display. The display will indicate the
proper decimal point, value and symbol.
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