PeakTech 2025 Bedienungsanleitung Seite 43

7.2. Measuring DC/AC Current
WARNING!

Do not apply voltage directly across the terminals. You must
connect the meter in series with the circuit.

The 10 A terminal is fused. A severe fire hazard and short circuit
danger exists if you apply a voltage with high-current capability to
this terminal. The meter can be destroyed under such conditions.
To measure current, break the circuit and connect the probes to two
circuit connection points. Never connect the probes across a voltage
source in parallel. Doing so can blow the fuse or damage the circuit
under test.
Note: The maximum input current is 600 mA or 10 A depending on the
terminal used. In these ranges excessive current blows the fuses, which
you must replace.
1. Set the rotary selector to the µA/mA range. If you do not know the
current level, set it to the highest position and reduce the setting
as needed to get a reading.
2. Press SELECT to select between DC and AC.
3. Plug the black test lead into your meter's COM terminal and the
red test lead into your meter's mA or 10 A terminal.
4. Remove power from the circuit under test and then break
circuit at the appropriate point.
5. Connect the test leads in series with the circuit.
6. Apply power and read the current. Your meter displays the current
value.
Note:
If you see the meter for DC current, "-" appears or disappears. This
indicates the polarity of the measured current.
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