REED ST-332 User manual

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Model ST-332
400A
AC/DC
Clamp Meter
Instruction
Manual

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Table Of Contents
Safety .........................................................................................3-4
Meter Description.......................................................................... 5
Specications.............................................................................6-7
Operating Instructions..............................................................8-11
AC/DC Current Measurements ................................................... 8
DC/AC Voltage Measurements.................................................... 8
Resistance & Continuity Measurements ...................................... 9
Diode Measurements.................................................................. 9
Capacitence Measurements ....................................................... 9
Frequency or % duty cycle measurements ................................ 10
Data Hold ................................................................................. 10
Backlight................................................................................... 10
Zero Button............................................................................... 10
Manual Ranging........................................................................ 11
Battery Replacement ................................................................ 11

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Safety
International Safety Symbols
This symbol, adjacent to another symbol or terminal, indicates
the user must refer to the manual for further information.
This symbol, adjacent to a terminal, indicates that, under normal
use, hazardous voltages may be present
Double insulation
Safety Notes
• Do not exceed the maximum allowable input range of any function
• Do not apply voltage to meter when resistance function is selected.
• Set the function switch OFF when the meter is not in use.
Warnings
• Set function switch to the appropriate position before measuring.
• When measuring volts do not switch to current/resistance modes.
• Do not measure current on a circuit whose voltage exceeds 240V.
• When changing ranges using the selector switch, always disconnect the
test leads from the circuit under test.
• Do not exceed the maximum rated input limits.
Cautions
Improper use of this meter can cause damage, shock, injury or death.
Read and understand this user manual before operating the meter.
• Always remove the test leads before replacing the battery. Inspect the
condition of the test leads and the meter itself for any damage before
operating the meter.

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Cautions con’t
• Repair or replace any damage before use.
• Use great care when taking measurements when the voltages are
greater than 25VAC rms or 35VDC. These voltages are considered a
shock hazard.
• Remove the battery if the meter is to be stored for long periods.
• Always discharge capacitors and remove power from the device under
test before performing Diode, Resistance or Continuity tests.
• Voltagechecksonelectricaloutletscanbedifcultandmisleading
because of the uncertainty of connection to the recessed electrical
contacts. Other means should be used to ensure that the terminals are
not “live”.
• Iftheequipmentisusedinamannernotspeciedbythemanufacturer,
the protection provided by the equipment may be impaired.
Input Limits
Function Maximum Input
A AC,A DC 400A
V DC, V AC, Frequency, Duty Cycle 600V DC/AC
Resistance, Diode, Continuity, Capacitance Test 250V DC/AC

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Meter Description
1- Current Clamp
2- Clamp Trigger
3- Rotary Function Switch
4- LCD Display
5- ZERO Button
6- Data Hold and Backlight Button
7- Mode Select Button
8- Range Delect Button
9- Hz/% Duty Button
10- COM Input Jack
11- VΩ°C/°FJack
12- Battery Cover
Display Descriptions
1. DC Direct Currrent
AC Alternating Current
2. Minus Sign
3. 4000 Count
(0 to 3999)
Measurement Reading
4. AUTO AutoRange Mode
5. ZERO ZERO Mode
6. Diode Test Mode
7. Audible Continuity
8. HOLD Data Hold Mode
9. °C/°F, m, V, A, K, M, Ω Units of Measure List

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Specifications
Function Range & Resolution Accuracy (% of reading)
DC Current
40.00 ADC 0~20.00ADC ± (2.5% + 6 digits)
20.00~40.00ADC ± (3% + 6 digits)
400.0 ADC 0~300.0ADC ± (2.5% + 6 digits)
300.0~400.0ADC ± (3.5% + 6 digits)
AC Current
40.00 AAC 0~20.00AAC ± (3% + 10 digits)
20.00~40.00AAC ± (5% + 10 digits)
400.0 AAC 0~300.0AAC ± (3% + 10 digits)
300.0~400.0AAC ± (5% + 10 digits)
DC Voltage
4.000 VDC ± (0.8% + 3 digits)
40.00 VDC ± (1.5% + 3 digits)
400.0 VDC
600 VDC ± (2.0% + 3 digits)
AC Voltage
400.0 mVAC ± (1.0% + 10 digits)
4.000 VAC
± (2.0% + 5 digits)40.00 VAC
400.0 VAC
600 VAC ± (2.0% + 5 digits)
Resistance
400.0Ω ± (1.0% + 4 digits)
4.000KΩ
± (1.5% + 2 digits)40.00KΩ
400.0KΩ
4.000MΩ ± (2.5% + 3 digits)
40.00MΩ ± (3.5% + 5 digits)
Capacitance
40.00nF ±(5.0% reading + 30 digits)
400.0nF ±(3.0% reading + 5 digits)
4.000µF ±(3.5% reading + 5 digits)
40.00µF
100.0µF ±(5.0% reading + 5 digits)
Frequency
5.000Hz ±(1.5% reading + 5 digits)
50.00Hz ±(1.2% reading + 2 digits)
Sensitivity: 5~5kHz:10Vrms min.
5kHz~150kHz:40Vrms min. @ 20%
to 80% duty cycle
500.0Hz
5.000kHz
50.00kHz
150.0kHz
Duty Cycle
0.5 to 99.0% ±(1.2% reading + 2 digits)
Pulse width: 100µs - 100ms, Frequency: 5Hz to 150kHz;
Sensitivity: 5~5kHz:10Vrms min.5kHz~150kHz:40Vrms min.

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Specifications con’t
Clamp Size Opening 0.9” (23mm) approx
Diode Test Test current of 0.3mA typical;
Open circuit voltage 1.5V DC typical.
ContinuityCheck Threshold<150Ω;Testcurrent<1mA
Low Battery Indication “ ” is displayed
Overrange Indication “OL” is displayed
Measurements Rate 2 per second, nominal
InputImpedance 7.8MΩ(VDCandVAC)
Display 4000 counts LCD
AC Current 50/60Hz (AAC)
AC Voltage Bandwidth 50/400Hz (VAC)
OperatingTemperature 14to122°F(-10to50°C)
StorageTemperature -14to140°F(-30to60°C)
RelativeHumidity 90%(0°Cto30°C);75%(30°Cto40°C);
 45%(40°Cto50°C)
Altitude Operating: 3000m; Storage 10,000m
Over Voltage Category III 600V
Battery Two 1.5V “AAA” Batteries
Auto OFF approx. 30 minutes
Dimensions/Weight 200 x 50 x 35mm/200g
Safety For indoor use and in accordance with Overvoltage
Category II, Pollution Degree 2. Category II includes
local level, appliance, portable equipment, etc., with
transient overvoltages less than Overvoltage Cat. III

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Operation
NOTICE: Read and understand all warning and precaution state-
ments listed in the safety section of this operation manual prior
to using this meter. Set the function select switch to the OFF position
when the meter is not in use.
AC/DC Current Measurements
WARNING: Ensure that the test leads are disconnected from the meter
before making current clamp measurements.
1. Set the Function switch to the 400ADC, 40ADC, 400AAC or 40AAC
range. If the range of the measured is not known, select the higher
rangerstthenmovetothelowerrangeifnecessary.
2. Press the trigger to open jaw. Fully enclose one conductor to be measured.
3. The clamp meter LCD will display the reading.
DC/AC Voltage Measurements
1. Insert the black test lead into the negative COM terminal and the red
test lead into the positive Vterminal.
2. Set the function switch to the Vposition.
3. Select AC or DC with the MODE button.
4. Connect the test leads in parallel to the circuit under test.
5. Read the voltage measurement on the LCD display.

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Resistance and Continuity Measurements
1. Insert the black test lead into the negative COM terminal and the red
test lead into the positive terminal.
2. Set the function switch to the Ωposition.
3. Use the multifunction MODE button to select resistance.
4. Touch the test probe tips across the circuit or component under test.
It is best to disconnect one side of the device under test so the rest of
the circuit will not interfere with the resistance reading.
5. For Resistance tests, read the resistance on the LCD display.
6.ForContinuitytests,iftheresistanceis<150Ω,atonewillsound.
Diode Measurements
1. Insert the black test lead banana plug into the negative COM jack and
the red test lead banana plug into the positive diode jack.
2. Turn the rotary switch to the position.
3. Press the MODE button until “ ” appears in the display.
4. Touch the test probes to the diode under test. Forward voltage will
indicate 0.4V to 0.7V. Reverse voltage will indicate “OL”. Shorted
devices will indicate near 0mV and an open device will indicate “OL”
in both polarities.
Capacitance Measurements
WARNING: To avoid electric shock, disconnect power to the unit
under test and discharge all capacitors before taking any capacitance
measurements. Remove the batteries and unplug the line cords.
1. Set the rotary function switch to the cap position.
2. Insert the black test lead banana plug into the negative (COM) jack.
Insert the red test lead banana plug into the positive (V) jack.
3. Touch the test leads to the capacitor to be tested.
4. Read the capacitance value in the display.

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Frequency or % duty cycle measurements
1. Set the rotary function switch to the “VDC/AC,Hz/%” position.
2. Insert the black lead banana plug into the negative COM jack and the
red test lead banana plug into the positive V jack.
3. Select Hz or % duty with the Hz/% button.
4. Touch the test probe tips to the circuit under test.
5. Read the frequency on the display.
Data Hold
To freeze the LCD meter reading, press the data hold button. The data
hold button is located on the left side of the meter (top button). While data
hold is active, the HOLD display icon appears on the LCD. Press the data
hold button again to return to normal operation.
Note: The HOLD feature will activate when the Backlight is turned on.
Press the HOLD key again to exit Hold.
Backlight
Press and hold the HOLD the key for >1 second to turn on or off the
display backlight function.
Note: The HOLD feature will activate when the Backlight is turned on.
Press the HOLD key again to exit Hold.
Zero Button
For DCA and Capacitance Zero & Offset adjustment.