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C. Measuring Current

1. Select the mA input mode. Note: To power

the loop while reading current, select the
“mAPW” mode.

2. Connect the device under test as shown in

Figure 3.

3. Current can either be measured directly in

mA or as a percentage such that 4 to 20 mA
corresponds to 0 to 100%.

D. Sourcing Current

1. Select the mA output mode on the calibrator.
2. Connect device under test as shown in

Figure 4.

3. Enter the value of desired output current.
Note: If the loop is open “OL” will appear in the
display.

Figure 3.

Figure 4.