TPI 296 TPI (Test Products Int), TPI 296 Datasheet - Page 26
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TPI 296
Manufacturer Part Number
TPI 296
Description
DMM CLAMP W/RECORD 4 DIGIT+BAR
Manufacturer
TPI (Test Products Int)
Series
296r
Type
Digital (DMM)r
Datasheet
1.TPI_296.pdf
(32 pages)
Specifications of TPI 296
Includes
Battery, Case, Test Leads
Style
Clamp
Display Digits
3.75
Display Type
LCD, Bar Graph
Display Count
4000
Function
Voltage, Current, Resistance, Frequency
Functions, Extra
Continuity, Diode Test
Features
Auto Off, Hold, Sleep
Ranging
Auto/Manual
Response
True RMS
Other names
290-1296
296
296
h. Measuring Frequency
Instrument set-up:
FUNC
FREQ
Measurement Procedure:
1. Disconnect power to circuit to be measured.
2. Set the rotary switch to the FREQ function.
3. Clamp the jaws around one conductor of the circuit
4. Reconnect power to circuit to be measured.
5. Read the frequency on the 296.
Note:
Optional Modes:
•
•
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CAUTION!
Do not attempt to make frequency measurements with
test leads. The 296 measures the frequency by clamp-
ing the jaw around one conductor (wire). Clamping
around more than one wire will result in erroneous read-
ings.
to be measured.
The current of the frequency being measured is
displayed on the bar graph.
HOLD:
RANGE: Manually ranges the instrument.
BLACK
TEST LEAD TEST LEAD
NOT USED NOT USED
Freezes the reading on the LCD.
RED
MIN
READING
0.5Hz
MAX
READING
10KHz