296 TPI Autoranging AC/DC True RMS Digital Clamp With Harmonics Indication

TPI 296 clamp-on plus DMM with True RMS and Harmonics capabilities - TPI offers a full line of digital clamp-on meters for electrical, commercial, HVAC/R, industrial and process control applications. Digital Clamp-On Meter Amp Plus. The 296 is a clamp-on plus DMM with True RMS and Harmonics capabilities. The 296 offers measurements in all basic electrical functions, plus:

True RMS: Provides accurate and dependable readings of non-linear loads.

HDR Mode: Determines if a signal is clean or distorted.

Bar Graph: When measuring frequency, bar graph indicates current level.

TRIM Mode: Smoothes out unstable readings.

Peak Mode: For start-up and inrush currents.

Sleep Mode: Preserves battery life

Data Hold: Holds the reading on the display for easy viewing.

• 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