HT instruments HT327 - Manual (Page 11)

HT327
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4.3.3. DC Current measurement
CAUTION
The maximum input for DC current is 10A. Do not attempt to measure
higher currents to avoid electrical shocks or damages to the instrument.
Fig. 4: Using the instrument for DC Current measurement
1. Power off the circuit under test.
2. Selecting the position . The message “ ” is shown at display.
3. Insert the test leads into the jacks, the red plug into A jack and black plug into COM
jack
4. Connect the red and the black plugs in series with the circuit whose current is to be
measured respecting the polarities (see Fig. 4)
5. Energize the circuit under test. The current value will be displayed.
6. The message "
O.L ." means that the detected current exceeds the limits.
7. If the measured value is lower than 4mA, to get a better resolution:
 Switch off the circuit under test.
 Turn the selector on
A.
 Remove the red test lead from A jack, and insert it into V Hz
A jack and
power the circuit under test. Press R/SEL key if necessary to select an higher range.
8. The symbol "-" on the instrument display indicates that current has opposite direction
with regard to the connection of Fig. 4
9. For HOLD function, Minimum and Maximum value measurement and Relative measure
please refer to § 4.2