can you read DC amps using the clamp meter function?
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Yes. Select either up to 40A or 400A by rotary switch. Defaults to DC measurements.
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yes, you can test capacitors. I have tested 24v AC and I have also used the meter to test for DC voltage. I like the meter so far. It also reads temperatures.
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Two ranges, it will read out any amps but you will need to adjust the insensitivity by settings the decimal point. Otherwise you may get confused by all the numbers on display. I try to move it to the right for less numbers.
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no I measured the amps. at between 130 - 160 ma. thats at 12v-13.6vdc hop it helps
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Current as in amperage flow is measured very accurately by the clamp-on ring and the voltage is measured by the external plug in leads. Hope everyone who buys this product is as happy with as I am.
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Hello,This is a great analog meter which is perfect for testing all different types of diodes but not a great tool for testing capacitors. I would highly recommend a ESR meter for testing Capacitors. Hope this helps.
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AC/DC Clamp Meters True RMSLarge jaw sizes Amps: 400.00A AC/DCVoltage: 0.00 VAC [Min], 0.00 VDC [Min], 750.00 VAC [Max], 1000.00 VDC [Max]Frequency: 1.0 MHz [Max]
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AC current only. Also, it's only an averaging meter. You need a true RMS meter with a clamp capable of measuring DC.
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To measure current that high you would need a clamp ammeter or I would recommend the fluke i200 clamp that works with this meter. Remember that if it's AC then there is no polarity. I am assuming that your campground is supplying 120 or 220VAC
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I don't have a current clamp for my multimeter to measure it, nor the schematics of the device to assess whether or not it it would draw any current. If I lost any electrons then I would be positive!
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Are you asking how much current this meter requires to work? If so I wouldnt imagine very much at all though I dont have a definite number. Putting a resistor in series with the meter would affect the voltage reading. What exactly are you trying to do?
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No. You have to use a AC line splitter tool found here on amazon. The line splitter plugs into the wall and then the lamp plugs into the line splitter. Then you can use your clamp meter to measure amps. this separates the neutral and the hot wire so you can meassure the amperage.
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The clamp is not that accurate. I think its good for testing starters, alternators, etc. I just don't think it would it would work for trying to see less then an amps worth of difference. I wouldn't bother using it to measure anything less then 10 amps.
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Yes. You can search amazon for a current transformer, sometimes called a current tap. There are closed types that slip over the wire (usually cheaper) and open types that can be snapped around the wire like a regular clamp on ammeter. I don't know the ratio that you need for this meter. I suspect that it is a 100:0.1 ratio. This means that when the wire you are measuring is running 100 amps ac, the output from the current is 0.1 amp ac. If you are planning on switching between current sensors so that you can use one meter to measure multiple wires, you do need to be careful. The open circuit voltage on the current transformer can be dangerously high. I've been tempted to do this but have decided against it.
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Measures AC/DC Voltage up to 1000V, AC/DC current, resistance, frequency, capacitance, temperature, and duty cycle
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A 12vdc LED light tape would draw very little current, probably not enough to get a reading on this device. An appropriate tool would be a digital multimeter. HarborFreight has them on special often at $4.00. Knowing how to use it requires a bit of education. Look online or at your local library for "Using your VOM" or "Using your digital multimeter".
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Steve, I just discovered the adjustment pot for zeroing (or at least get it close to spec) the DC clamp current. Turn the meter over, then open and remove the battery cover. On the back you will find two holes to the left of the center chassis screw. The hole closest to that center chassis screw locates the adjustment pot for the DC clamp current mode. Turn the pot clockwise to decrease the value towards negative, counter-clockwise to increase the value towards positive. Use a miniature Phillips #1 (3mm Ø shaft) screwdriver.See the photo I uploaded.