Simpson 260-8P User Manual

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Contents
1. INTRODUCTION ............................................................................... 6
1.1 General Description ........................................................................... 6
1.2 Overload Protection ............................................................................ 6
1.3 Internal Batteries ................................................................................7
1.4 Overload Circuit Test .......................................................................... 7
1.5 Printed Circuit ..................................................................................... 8
1.6 Phenolic Case .................................................................................... 8
1.7 Adjust-A-Vue Handle ..........................................................................8
1.8 Test Leads ..........................................................................................8
1.9 Technical Data .................................................................................... 8
1.10 Definition of Accuracy .......................................................................10
1.11 Safety Considerations ......................................................................10
1.12 Audio Alarm ......................................................................................10
1.13 Accessory AC High Voltage Probe ...................................................11
1.14 Amp-Clamp Model 150-2 .................................................................11
2. INSTALLATION ................................................................................ 11
2.1 Unpacking and Inspection ...............................................................11
2.2 Warranty ...........................................................................................11
2.3 Shipping ...........................................................................................12
2.4 Power Source Requirements ...........................................................12
2.5 Operating Position ............................................................................ 12
3. CONTROLS, JACKS, AND INDICATORS ........................................ 12
3.1 Front Panel Description ....................................................................12
4. OPERATION .................................................................................... 14
4.1 Safety Precautions ........................................................................... 14
4.2 Polarity Reversing ............................................................................ 15
4.3 Measurement of Unknown Voltage or Current ................................. 15
4.4 Test Leads ........................................................................................16
4.5 DC Voltage Measurement ................................................................ 16
4.5.1 DC Voltage Measurement 0-250 mV Range .................................... 16
4.5.2 DC Voltage Measurement 0-1V Range .............................................. 16
4.5.3 DC Voltage Measurement 0-2.5 Through 0-250V Range ................. 17
4.5.4 DC Voltage Measurement 0-500V Range ......................................... 17
4.5.5 DC Voltage Measurement 0-1000V Range ....................................... 18
4.6 AC Voltage Measurement ................................................................. 18
4.6.1 AC Voltage Measurement 0-2.5 Thru 0-250V Range ........................ 19
4.6.2 AC Voltage Measurement 0-500V Range .......................................... 20
4.6.3 AC Voltage Measurement 0-1000V Range ........................................ 20
4.7 Output Voltage Measurement ...........................................................21
4.8 Decibel Measurement (-20 To +50 dB) ............................................ 22
4.9 Direct Current Measurement ............................................................23
4.9.1 Direct Current Measurement 0-50μA Range .................................... 23
4.9.2 Direct Current Measurement 0-1mA Through 0-500mA Range ...... 23
4.9.3 Direct Current Measurement 0-10A Range ...................................... 24
4.10 Resistance Measurements ............................................................... 25
4.11 Measuring Resistance .....................................................................25
4.12 Resistance Measurement of Semiconductors .................................25
4.13 Continuity Tests .................................................................................26
5. OPERATOR MAINTENANCE .......................................................... 27
5.1 Inspection .........................................................................................27

Simpson 260-8P Specifications

General

Brand	Simpson
Model	260-8P
Category	Measuring Instruments
Language	English