ETEKCITY MSR-C600 User manual

Digital Clamp Multimeter
Model No.: MSR-C600

Unpacking Inspection
Safety Information
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Overview
This Operating Manual covers information on safety and cautions. Please read the
relevant information carefully and observe all the Warnings and Notes strictly.
To avoid electric shock or personal injury, read the “Safety Information” and
carefully before using the Meter.
MSR-C600 is 2000-count stable, safe and reliable digital clamp multimeter. It is
designed with large-scale integrated circuits and A/D converter as the core as well
as the overload protection and novel structure, which make it a superb tool for
electricians.
The Meter can measure AC/DC voltage, AC current, resistance, diode, continuity
and so on.
Open the package case and take out the Meter. Check the following items carefully
for any missing or damaged part:
This Meter complies with the standard IEC61010: Pollution Degree 2, Overvoltage
Category (CAT. II 600V, CAT. III 300V) and Double Insulation.
CAT. II: Local level, appliance, PORTABLE EQUIPMENT etc., with smaller transient
overvoltages than CAT. III.
CAT. III: Distribution level, fixed installation, with smaller transient overvoltages than
CAT. IV
Use the Meter only as specified in this operating manual, otherwise the protection
provided by the Meter may be impaired.
In this manual, a Warning identifies conditions and actions that pose hazards to the
user, or may damage the Meter or the equipment under test.
A Note identifies the information that user should pay attention to.
Warning
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Warning
range

International Electrical Symbols
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To avoid any damage to the meter or any accident, do not alter the internal circuit
of the Meter randomly.
used
AC (Alternating Current).
DC (Direct Current).
AC or DC.
Grounding.
Double Insulated.
Continuity Test.
Diode.
Fuse.
Warning. Refer to the Operating Manual.
Conforms to Standards of European Union.
Deficiency of Built-In Battery
Danger of High Voltage

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The Meter Structure
( Figure 1)
1. Input Terminals
2. LCD Display
3. Functional Buttons
4. Rotary Switch
5. Trigger: Push/release it to open/close the clamp jaw.
6. Hand Guards: to protect user’s hand from touching
the dangerous area.
7. Transformer Jaws: designed to pick up the AC current
flowing through the conductor. It could transfer current
to voltage.
Rotary Switch
Below table indicated for information about the rotary switch positions.
Functional Buttons
Below table indicated for information about the functional button operations.
Rotary switch
positions
Function
DC voltage measurement
AC voltage measurement
Resistance measurement
Continuity/diode test
Ω
Power is turned off.OFF
AC current measurement from
0.001A to 400A
2/20A
A
200/400A
A
Press HOLD to enter and exit the
Hold mode in any mode, the Meter beeps.
HOLD
MAX Press MAX to start recording and updating
of maximum values.
SELECT Press SELECT button to switch between
and .

Functional Buttons
Not every functional buttons can be used on every rotary switch positions.
Display Symbols (See Figure 2)
Not every functional buttons can be used on every rotary switch positions.
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Rotary Switch
Positions Functional Buttons
SELECT MAX HOLD
V
V
N/A
N/A
ΩN/A N/A
N/A
A
A
2/20A N/A
200/400A N/A
( Figure 2)
No. Symbol Description
3
The battery is low.
4
5Test of diode.
6The continuity buzzer is on.
7
Date hold is active.
8
1 AC Indicator for AC voltage or current
2 DC Indicator for DC voltage
MAX Maximum reading displayed
Ω: Ohm. The unit of resistance.
kΩ: kilohm.1 x 103or 1000 ohms.
MΩ: Megaohm. 1 x 106or 1,000,000 ohms.
Ω,kΩ,MΩ
9
10 A Amperes (amps). The unit of current.
mV, V Volts. The unit of voltage.mV: Millivolt. 1x10-3 or 0.001 volts
11
12 Indicates negative reading
13 OL The input value is too large for the selected range.
Warning: To avoid false readings, which could lead to
possible electric shock or personal injury, replace the
battery as soon as the battery indicator appears.
The Meter is in the auto range mode in which the Meter
automatically selects the range with the best resolution.

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Measurement Operation
A. DC Voltage measurement
The DC Voltage ranges are: 200.0mV, 2.000V, 20.00V, 200.0V and 600V.
To measure DC voltage, connect the Meter as follows:
1. Insert the red test lead into the terminal and the black test lead into the
COM terminal.
2. Set the rotary switch to .
3. Connect the test leads across with the object being measured. The measured
value shows on the display.
red black
( Figure3)
Warning
To avoid harms to you or damages to the
Meter from eletric shock, do not attempt to
measure voltages higher than 600V AC/DC,
although readings may be obtained.
VΩ
V
B. Measuring AC Voltage (See Figure 4)
red black
( Figure 4)
Warning
The AC Voltage ranges are: 2.000V, 20.00V, 200.0V and 600V
.
To avoid harms to you or damages to the Meter from eletric shock, do not
attempt to measure voltages higher than 600V AC/DC, although readings may
be obtained.
Note

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(See Figure 5)
To measure AC voltage, connect the Meter as follows:
1. Insert the red test lead into the VΩterminal
and the black test lead into the COM terminal.
2. Set the rotary switch to V
3. Connect the test leads across with the object being measured.
The measured value shows on the display.

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Measuring the tested object that is already removed from the in-line circuit can
the in-line circuit can help to obtain a more accurate reading.
D.Testing Diodes (See Figure 6)
red black
( Figure 6)
Warning
To avoid damages to the Meter or to the devices under
test, disconnect circuit power and discharge all the
high-voltage capacitors before testing diodes.
Use the diode test to check diodes, transistors, and other
semiconductor devices. The diode test sends a current
through the semicondutor junction, then measure the
voltage drop across the junction. A good silicon junction
drops between 0.5V and 0.8V.
To test the diode out of a circuit, connect the Meter as follows:
1. Insert the red test lead into the VΩterminal and
the black test lead into the
COM terminal.
2. Set the rotary switch to
3. For forward voltage drop readings on any semiconductor component, place the red
test lead on the component’s anode and the black test lead on the component’s cathode.

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Measuring the tested object that is already removed from the in-line circuit can
help to obtain a more accurate reading.
(See Figure 7)

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F. Measuring AC Current
F 8
4.
(See Figure 8)
trigger
To preserve battery life, the Meter automatically turns off if you do not turn the rotary
switch or press any button for around 15 minutes.
The Meter can be activated by turning the rotary switch or pressing any button with the
following conditions:
The Hold function will be cancelled if the Meter is activated by pressing the HOLD button.
To disable the Sleep Mode function, press and hold HOLD button while turning on
the Meter.
Sleep Mode

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Low Battery Indication : Display
6
1.
Specifications
Opening
Tested
H
2.

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3.
Display sinewave RMS( AVG response)

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Maintenance
This section provides basic maintenance information including battery replacement
instruction.
sinewave RMS (AVG response)
RMS value

Warning
To avoid false readings, which could lead to possible electric shock or
personal injur y, replace the battery as soon as the battery indicator “ ”
appears.
Make sure the transformer jaw and the tets leads are disconected from the
circuit being tested before opening the case bottom.
To replace the battery:
1. Turn the Meter off and remove all the connections from the input terminals
2. Turn the Meter’s case top down.
3. Remove the screw from the battery compartment, and separate the battery
compartment from the case bottom.
4. Remove the old battery from the battery compartment.
5. Replace the battery with 2pcs of new 1.5V (AAA) battery.
6. Rejoin the case bottom and the battery compartment, and reinstall the screw.
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( Figure 9)
Screw
Warning
A. General Service
B. Replacing the Battery (See Figure 9 )
Do not attempt to repair or service your Meter unless
you are qualified to do so and have the relevant
calibration, performance test, and service information.
To avoid electrical shock or damage to the Meter, do
not get water inside the case.
Periodically wipe the case with a damp cloth and mild
detergent. Do not use abrasives or solvents.
To clean the terminals with cotton bar with detergent,
as dirt or moisture in the terminals can affect readings.
Turn the Meter power off when it is not in use.
Take out the battery when it is not using for a long time.
Do not use or store the Meter in a place of humidity,
high temperature, explosive, inflammable and strong
magnetic field.

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