beautypg.com

3 dc and ac current measurements, Low current measurements (< 400 ma) – B&K Precision 393 - Manual User Manual

Page 14

background image

14

2.3 DC and AC Current Measurements

Turn the rotary switch to the corresponding symbol for the

measurement you would like to perform.

Current measurements can be made in low current or high

current mode. In low current measurement mode, you can

measure up to 400 mA. Connect to the low current mA terminal

and select one of the two ranges. In high current measurement

mode, you can measure up to 20 A by selecting one of the two

ranges and connecting to the 20 A input terminal.

DC Current ranges: 600 uA (low), 6000 uA (low), 60 mA (low),

400 mA (low), and 20 A (high).

CAUTION:

Always connect the test leads to the instrument

inputs first before connecting the DUT to avoid

potential shock hazard.

Low Current Measurements (< 400 mA)

Follow these steps to make measurements < 400 mA.

1.

Connect the negative (-) side with the black test lead to

the COM input.

2.

Connect the positive (+) side with the red test lead to

the mA input.

3.

Probe with the test leads to the DUT and take the

measured reading on display.

Figure 3 - Connection for Low AC or DC Current Measurement

20 A

uAmA

COM

V.Ω

AC or DC Current

+

-

A

This manual is related to the following products: