265 TPI Slender HVAC/R Autoranging Digital Clamp W/ Capacitance And Frequency W/ A040

TPI 265 Clamp-On Tester with Frequency and Capacitance - TPI offers a full line of digital clamp-on meters for electrical, commercial, HVAC/R, industrial and process control applications. Perfect for tight, narrow, spaces. The new TPI 265 with slim jaw and body is ideal for cramped work areas and crowded electrical panels. The 265 is a hand-held, autoranging clamp-on DMM. Extra large numerals, capacitance, frequency and data hold are just a few of the features of the 265. An affordable choice, the 265 offers measurements in all basic electrical functions.

• Test start and run capacitors
• Measure heat anticipator current
• Determine thermocouple voltage
• Test line and control voltages
• Measure heating element resistance
• Measure and adjust variable frequency drives
• Slim jaw and body design for use is crowded electrical panels
• Capacitance up to 4,000 micro-farads
• Frequency
• Up to 400 AC amps with 0.01 resolution
• AC/DC volts up to 600
• 0.1 DC millivolt resolution
• Diode, resistance and audible continuity
• CAT III 600V rated
• cULus 61010
• 3-year limited warranty

The 265 comes complete with the following accessories:

• Carrying Pouch
• Test Lead Set
• Instruction Manual
• Battery

Product Applications

Perform the following tests and/or measurements with the 265 and the appropriate function:

HVAC/R

• DCmV - Thermocouples in furnaces
• ACA - Heat anticipator current in thermostats
• ACV - Line voltage
• ACV or DCV - Control circuit voltage
• OHMS - Compressor winding resistance
• OHMS - Continuity of wiring
• CAP - Motor start and run capacitors
• ACA - Motor and compressor start up current
• Hz - Frequency on controls and line voltage

ELECTRICAL

• ACV - Measure line voltage
• ACA - Measure line current
• OHMS - Continuity of circuit breakers
• DCV - Voltage of direct drive DC motors
• ACA - Start up current of motors, relays, contactors and transformers

ELECTRONIC

• ACV - Measure power supply voltage
• ACA - Measure power supply current
• OHMS - Continuity of circuit breakers and fuses

SPECIFICATIONS

DC Voltage

• Max Range: 600V
• Max Resolution: 0.1mV
• Basic Accuracy: 0.3%

AC Voltage

• Max Range: 600V
• Max Resolution: 0.1mV
• Basic Accuracy: 1.5%

DC Amps: N/A

DC Microamps: N/A

AC Amps

• Max Range: 400A
• Max Resolution: 0.1A
• Basic Accuracy: 3%

Resistance

• Max Range: 40MΩ
• Max Resolution: 0.1Ω
• Basic Accuracy: 0.8%

Frequency

• Max Range: 40MHz
• Max Resolution: 1Hz
• Basic Accuracy: 0.5%

Capacitance

• Max Range: 4mF
• Max Resolution: 0.001nF
• Basic Accuracy: 3%

Temperature: N/A

Non-Contact Voltage (NCV): N/A

Continuity Buzzer: <35Ω

Diode Test: 1.5mA Max

True RMS Response: No

Peak Hold: No

Relative Mode: No

Min/Max Record: No

Data Hold: Yes

% Total Harmonic Distortion: No

Range Selection: Auto / Manual

Display Type: 4000 count LCD with analog bargraph

Operating Temperature: 32°F to 113°F

Relative Humidity: 80% non-condensing

Storage Temperature: -4°F to 140°F

Battery Type: 9V (MN1604)

Battery Life: 80hrs typical

Auto Off / Sleep Mode: Yes

Dimensions: (H x L x W) 1.3” x 10” x 2.5”

Weight: 0.8lb

Agency Approval

• CE IEC 61010: CAT III, 600V cULus 61010