Operate the current probe
To operate the p
robe:
1. To close (lock) the probe, push the slide forward until the detent snaps into
place.
NOTE. The slider must be in the closed (locked) position to degauss the probe.
2. To open (unl
ock) the probe, pull the slide back until the jaw is open.
3. Insert a 5 mm (0.2 in) diameter maximum conductor size into the jaw.
WARNING.
To prevent probe damage, do not force conductors larger than 5 mm
(0.2 in) diameter into the jaw.
4. Close th
e jaw around the conductor and lock the slider. When you are taking
measurements, keep your fingers behind the demarcations on the probe, and
away from the shaded area shown below.
WA
RNING. Do not connect the current probe to any wire that carries voltages or
currents that exceed the rating of the probes.
22 Amplifiers and Current Probes Compliance and Safety Instructions