AM600 V2.0 6/07

4

Operation

NOTE: Read and understand all Warning and Caution statements in this operation manual prior to using

this meter.

AC Current Measurements

WARNING: Remove the test leads from the meter before making current clamp

measurements.

1.

Set the Range switch to the 600A range..

2.

Set the Pointer Lock

switch is set to the right-

most position so that the

pointer may freely move.

3.

If necessary, turn the

Zero Adjust screw to

zero the meter display.

4.

Press the trigger to open

jaw. Fully enclose only

one conductor. For

optimum results, center

the conductor in the jaw.

5.

The analog display

pointer will indicate the current reading.

6.

When possible, set the Range switch to a lower range to obtain a reading in the

upper half of the scale.

AC/DC Voltage Measurements

1.

Insert the black test lead into the negative COM terminal and

the red test lead into the positive V terminal.

2.

Set the Range switch to the highest AC or DC Voltage range.

3.

Set the Pointer Lock switch is set to the right-most position so

that the pointer may freely move.

4.

If necessary, turn the Zero Adjust screw to zero the meter

display.

5.

Connect the test leads in parallel to the circuit under test.

6.

The analog display pointer will indicate the voltage reading.

7.

When possible, set the Range switch to a lower range to

obtain a reading in the upper half of the scale.