Product Features
- True RMS 700 Amps AC/DC
- Trim mode for stable readings
- HDR mode to determine if signal is clean or dirty
- Measure AC/DC volts, resistance, continuity and frequency
- Data hold
- Min/Max/Peak hold
- Sleep mode
- CAT III 600 V rated
- cULus 61010
- 3-year limited warranty
The 296 comes complete with the following accessories:
- Carrying Pouch
- Test Lead Set
- Instruction Manual
- Battery
Model 296 Applications
- Heat anticipator current in thermostats
- Line voltage
- Control circuit voltage
- Heating element resistance
- Compressor winding resistance
- Contactor and relay coil resistance
- Motor and compressor start up current
- Continuity of wiring
- Frequency on control and line voltage
- Record/Min/Max voltage of controls and line voltages
- Bar graph to indicate rapid fluctuations
Perform the following tests and/or measurements with the 296 and the appropriate function:
HVAC/R
- ACA - Heat anticipator current in thermostats
- ACV - Line voltage
- ACV or DCV - Control circuit voltage
- OHMS - Heating element resistance (continuity)
- OHMS - Compressor winding resistance
- OHMS - Contactor and relay coil resistance
- ACA - Motor and compressor start up current
- OHMS - Continuity of wiring
- Hz/FREQ - Frequency on control and line voltages
- REC - Record min/max voltage of controls and line voltages
- ALL - Bar graph to indicate rapid fluctuations
ELECTRICAL
- ACV - Measure line voltage
- ACA - Measure line current
- OHMS - Continuity of circuit breakers
- DCV - Voltage of direct drive DC motors
- DCA - Current of direct drive DC motors
- ACA - Start up current of motors, relays, contactors and transformers
- ALL - Harmonics detection on line voltages
ELECTRONIC
- ACV - Measure power supply voltage
- ACA - Measure power supply current
- OHMS - Continuity of circuit breakers and fuses
MODEL 296 SPECIFICATIONS
DC Voltage
- Max Range: 600V
- Max Resolution: 0.01V
- Basic Accuracy: 0.75%
AC Voltage
- Max Range: 600V
- Max Resolution: 0.01V
- Basic Accuracy: 1%
DC Amps
- Max Range: 700A
- Max Resolution: 0.01A
- Basic Accuracy: 2%
DC Microamps: N/A
AC Amps
- Max Range: 700A
- Max Resolution: 0.01A
- Basic Accuracy: 2%
Resistance
- Max Range: 40KΩ
- Max Resolution: 0.1Ω
- Basic Accuracy: 1%
Frequency
- Max Range: 10KHz
- Max Resolution: 0.1Hz
- Basic Accuracy: 0.2%
Capacitance: N/A
Temperature: N/A
Non-Contact Voltage (NCV): N/A
Continuity Buzzer: <100Ω
Diode Test: Yes
True RMS Response: Yes
Peak Hold: Yes
Relative Mode: No
Min/Max Record: No
Data Hold: Yes
% Total Harmonic Distortion: Yes
Range Selection: Auto / Manual
Display Type: 4000 count LCD with analog bargraph
Operating Temperature: 14°F to 113°F
Relative Humidity: 80% non-condensing
Storage Temperature: -4°F to 131°F
Battery Type: 9V (MN1604)
Battery Life: 80hrs typical
Auto Off / Sleep Mode: Yes
Dimensions (H x L x W): 1.5” x 7.25” x 2.5”
Weight: 11.1oz
Agency Approval:
- CE IEC 1010: CAT III, 600V
- cULus 3111-1
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