General Tools and Instruments DAMP68 v.2 - Manuel (Page 2)

INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing General Tools &
Instruments’ (General’s) DAMP60 or DAMP68
Auto Ranging Clamp Meter. Please read this
user’s manual carefully and thoroughly before
using the instrument.
Each meter combines the functions of a voltmeter
and a clamp-type ammeter. Both are designed for
use in an industrial setting.
The DAMP60 is designed to be used by HVAC/R
contractors, building maintenance technicians
and electricians.
The DAMP68—with more features (see table
below)—is designed for precise measurement
and analysis of AC/DC power circuits by
process/power plant operators, HVAC/R
contractors and electrical technicians.
The DAMP60 and DAMP68 are easy to use,
ruggedly built and designed for safety. Both
instruments are ETL certified for CAT III 600V use.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Key Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 – 5
What's in the Blister Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Product Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 – 7
Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 – 11
Setup Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Install Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . 11 – 17
Measuring AC or DC Current . . . . . 11 – 12
Measuring DC Voltage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Measuring AC Voltage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Measuring Resistance . . . . . . . . . . 14 – 15
Checking the Integrity of a Diode . . 15 – 16
Checking for Continuity . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Measuring Temperature
(DAMP68 only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Measuring Capacitance
(DAMP68 only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Measuring Frequency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Powering Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 – 21
Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Return for Repair Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Manuel de L’Utilisateur . . . . . . . . . . . 25 – 47
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KEY FEATURES & SPECS COMPARISON
Feature or Specification DAMP68 DAMP60
Parameters Measured AC/DC voltage, AC/DC voltage, AC current,
AC/DC current, resistance, resistance, frequency
frequency, capacitance,
temperature
AC Current Range 0 to 400A 0 to 600A
DC Current Range 0 to 400A N/A
True RMS Voltage & Yes No
Current Readings
Resistance Range 0 to 40M Ω 0 to 20MΩ
Frequency Range 0 to 9.999MHz 10 to 1999Hz
Capacitance Range 0 to 4000 ␮F N/A
Temperature Range -40° to 752°F N/A
(-40° to 400°C)
Clamp Jaw Type Hall effect Coil-type
Opening 1.2 in. (31mm) 1.1 in. (28mm)
Display Maximum Count 4000 2000
Analog Bar Graph Yes No
Ranging Options Auto or manual Autoranging only
Zero Offset Yes No
Memory No Maximum value
Power Source Three “AAA” batteries Two “AAA” batteries
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