3 Quick Start
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3-3
3.4 Measuring Current
Measurement Functions
DC Current
IDC
key
AC Current
IAC
key
AC Current with DC Component
IAC
key and
COUPL
key
Measurement Ranges
Idc 200 µA, 2 mA, 20 mA, 200 mA, 2 A
Iac 200 µA, 2 mA, 20 mA, 200 mA, 2 A
Resolution and Measurement Times
Idc 20 / 40 / 100 ms 5½ digits
0.2s to 100s 6½ digits
Iac 100 / 200 ms 5½ digits
400 ms / 1 / 2 / 4 / 10 / 20 / 40 / 100 s 6½ digits
Frequency Range Iac: 20 Hz to 5kHz
max. Resolution in the smallest range Idc: 100pA Iac: 100pA
Figure: Connection of measurement leads in Current Measurement
The rear plugs are connected correspondingly.
For model 5017SC with scanner current measurement is possible only through the
front plugs.
HI HI
Amps
V
Ω
Ω4
Sense
LO
+
_
DC or AC
Current