Symbols Used In This Manual; Making Measurements; Verify Instrument Operation; Range Selection - Amprobe 5XP-A Mode D'emploi

• Exercise extreme caution when: measuring voltage >20 V
// current >10 mA // AC power line with inductive loads //
AC power line during electrical storms // current, when the
fuse blows in a circuit with open circuit voltage >600 V //
servicing CRT equipment.
• Always measure current in series with the load – NEVER
ACROSS a voltage source. Check fuse first. Never replace a
fuse with one of a different rating.
• Remove test leads before opening the case.

SYMBOLS USED IN THIS MANUAL



Double insulated


Alternating Current
I
Complies with EU
P

MAKING MEASUREMENTS

Verify Instrument Operation

Before attempting to make a measurement, verify that
the instrument is operational and the battery is good. If
the instrument is not operational, have it repaired before
attempting to make a measurement.

Range Selection

In addition to autoranging (Models 15XP-B and 35XP-A only)
you can manually select and lock a range by pressing the
RANGE button. RANGE appears on the display to indicate
Battery
Direct Current
Fuse
directives
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Refer to the manual

Dangerous Voltage

Earth Ground

Audible tone
Canadian Standards
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Non-contact Voltage
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