Performing Current Measurement - Keysight U1211A Guía Del Usuario Y Servicios

2 Making Measurements

Performing Current Measurement

Ensure the test leads are disconnected from the input terminals when
WARNING
measuring current with the clamp meter.
Ensure that the clamp meter measures only one conductor at a time.
CAUTION
Measuring multiple conductors may cause inaccuracy in measurement
reading due to vector sum of currents flowing in the conductors.
Steps (see
1 Set the rotary switch to ~A.
2 Press Shift once to switch between AC current, DC current (for U1212A and
3 Press the handle to open the clamp jaw.
4 Clamp around a conductor and ensure that the conductor fits the markings on
5 Read the display. Press Hz to view the frequency indication on the secondary
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Figure 2-1 on page 37):
U1213A only), and AC + DC current (for U1213A only) measurements.
the jaw.
display.
Keysight U1211A, U1212A, and U1213A User's and Service Guide
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