TESTO 760 - Clamp Meter Adapter (0590 0003) Option (Testo 760-2;-3)

7 Carrying out a measurement
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Manual measuring mode
✓ Instrument is in AUTO µA/mA measuring mode.
1. Switch off automatic measuring mode: press [] <1 s.
2. Switch between mA AC, mA DC, µA AC, µA DC: press [] <1 s.
- The measured value is shown on the LC display.
Switch to automatic measuring mode: press [] >1 s.
- The instrument is in automatic measuring mode when AUTO is
illuminated on the LC display.
7.3.3. Clamp meter adapter (0590 0003) option
(testo 760-2/-3)
A clamp meter adapter is optionally available for current measurement.
Before using the clamp meter adapter, please carefully read through the
relevant section relating to the clamp meter adapter in the documentation.
Familiarize yourself with the product before using it. Pay particular attention
to the safety instructions and warning advice in order to prevent injuries and
damage to the product.
In this section, it is assumed that you are familiar with the contents of the
documentation relating to the clamp meter adapter.
Measuring direct currents (DC)
1. Connect the testo 760 and clamp meter adapter to the test leads: black
test lead to the COM jack; red test lead to the V/Ω/diode/capacitance
jack.
2. Switch on the testo 760.
3. Activate mV DC measuring mode for voltage measurement: press []
4 times.
4. Switch on the clamp meter adapter.
- LED indicates readiness for operation.
5. Close the clamp jaws of the clamp meter adapter. Make sure that no
conductor is enclosed.
> Zero the clamp meter adapter: press [ZERO] <1 s.
6. Place the cables being measured centrally within the clamp.
- The measured value is shown on the LC display.
Measuring alternating currents (AC)
1. Connect the testo 760 and clamp meter adapter to the test leads: black
test lead to the COM jack; red test lead to the V/Ω/diode/capacitance
jack.
2. Switch on the testo 760.
3. Activate mV AC measuring mode for continuity test: press [] 3
times.
4. Switch on the clamp meter adapter.
- LED indicates readiness for operation.
5. Place the cables being measured centrally within the clamp.
- The measured value is shown on the LC display.