
Clamp Meter Question!?
I just bought a clamp meter and its rated at 600v AC/DC 400a. I want to use it on my high voltage transformer to measure the output current. The transformer is 2000v output and runs on 240v. Can i use the clamp meter and clamp it on to the high votlage output to measure the current. I know it says its rated at 600v AC/DC but is that just for the voltage mode when using the red and black probes or is that the limit for the clamp bit as well?
Thanks
Read your owner's manual all the way through.
Yes, you can clamp onto the high voltage lead,
but be careful! Wear the proper safety protection:
Face Shield, Gloves and (rubber) Vest. Whenever
working with high voltage equipment, always make
sure that your feet, socks and shoes are dry. Read
the service manual on your equipment that you plan
to measure. If any personnel wish to watch you do this,
make sure that they stay least 10 feet away from the
equipment when it is energized. 600 VAC refers to the
meter lead maximum input rating. 400A DC is the
maximum input rating of the clamp feature.
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