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# Compact AC/DC Clamp Meter

**Type:** Product page · **SKU:** AQ0968 · **Brand:** [Core Electronics](https://core-electronics.com.au/brands/core-electronics-australia) · **GTIN:** 9321758158432
**Page:** https://core-electronics.com.au/compact-ac-dc-clamp-meter.html ([markdown](https://core-electronics.com.au/compact-ac-dc-clamp-meter.html.md))

This compact clamp meter features a high-resolution, backlit display for precise ac and dc current measurements up to 80A, along with multiple testing functions, and includes test leads, a carry case, and a battery for immediate use.

## Pricing

- **Price:** $209.95 (inc GST) — $190.86 AUD, exc GST
- **Quantity discounts:** 5+ $183.23 (exc GST) · 10+ $177.50 (exc GST)

## Availability & dispatch

- Available with a lead time — expect dispatch between Aug 24 and Aug 26.

## How to buy

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## Description

This compact clamp meter provides high resolution current readings up to 80A ac or dc. The backlit 4000 count display permits readings up to 4 digits or 1mA resolution. This provides far greater low current resolution than most traditional clamp meters which are typically designed for electricians rather than electronics use. Simply clamp the jaws around the conductor and the display reads the dc or ac current present. Voltage, resistance, continuity, frequency and diode testing are performed by connecting the included test leads to the banana sockets at the bottom of the unit.

### Features

- Two current ranges 4A, 80A
- 1mA resolution
- Backlit LCD
- One touch zero function
- 23mm jaw opening
- Auto power off
- Data hold function
- Test leads and carry case included
- Battery included
- Cat III 600V
 
 

### Specifications

- DC Current: 
    - - 4.000 A DC ± (2.8% + 10 digits)
    - - 80.0 A DC ± (3% + 8 digits)
- AC Current (50/60Kz): 
    - - 4.000 A AC ± (3.0% +10digits)
    - - 80.0A AC ± (3.0% + 8 digits)
- DC Voltage: 
    - - 400.0 mV DC ± (1.0% + 15 digits)
    - - 4.000 V DC ± (1.0% + 3 digits)
    - - 40.00 V DC ± (1.5% + 3 digits)
    - - 400.0 V DC ± (1.5% + 3 digits)
    - - 600 V DC ± (2.0% + 3 digits)
- AC Voltage: 
    - - 400.0 mV AC ± (1.0% + 30 digits)
    - - 4.000 V AC ± (2.0% + 5 digits)
    - - 40.00 V AC ± (2.0% + 5 digits)
    - - 400.0 V AC ± (2.0% + 5 digits)
    - - 600 V AC ± (2.0% + 5 digits)
- Resistance: 
    - - 400.0 O ± (1.0% + 4 digits)
    - - 4.000KO ± (1.5% + 2 digits)
    - - 40.00KO ± (1.5% + 2 digits)
    - - 400.0KO ± (1.5% + 2 digits)
    - - 4.000MO ± (2.5% + 3 digits)
    - - 40.00MO ± (3.5% + 5 digits)
- Capacitance: 
    - - 40.00nF ±(5.0% reading + 30digits)
    - - 400.0nF ±(3.0% reading + 5 digits)
    - - 4.000µF ±(3.5% reading + 5 digits)
    - - 40.00µF ±3.5% reading + 5 digits)
    - - 100.0µF ±(5.0% reading + 5 digits)
 
- Frequency: 
    - - 5.000Hz ±(1.5% reading + 5 digits)
    - - 50.00Hz ±(1.2% reading + 2 digits)
    - - 500.0Hz Sensitivity: 10Vrms min. @ 20% to 80% duty cycle
    - - 50.00kHz Sensitivity: 10Vrms min. @ 20% to 80% duty cycle
    - - 500.0kHz Sensitivity: 10Vrms min. @ 20% to 80% duty cycle
    - - 5.000MHz 10Vrms min. @ 20% to 80% duty cycle
    - - 10.00MHz 10Vrms min. @ 20% to 80% duty cycle
- Duty Cycle: 
    - 0.5 to 99.0% ±(1.2% reading + 2 digits)
- Pulse width: 100µs - 100ms, Frequency: 5Hz to 150kHz;
- Sensitivity: 10Vrms min.
- Analog Output: 
    - (for ACA & DCA range), 10mV/Amp (20KHz at ±3dB)
    - Accuracy: ± ( 4.5% reading + 1mV )
    - Output impedance: approx 3KO
- Physical Specifications: 
    - Clamp size Opening: 0.9" (23mm) approx
- Diode Test :Test current of 0.3mA typical; Open circuit voltage 1.5V DC typical.
- Continuity Check: Threshold <150O; Test current< 1mA
- Overrange Indication: “OL” is displayed
- Measurements Rate: 2 per second, nominal
- Input Impedance: 7.8MO (VDC and VAC)
- Display: 4000 counts LCD
- Operating Temperature: -10 to 50 deg C
- Storage Temperature: -30 to 60degC)
- Relative Humidity 90%(0degC to 30degC); 75%(30degC to 40degC); 45%(40degC to 50degC)
- Altitude Operating: 3000m; Storage 10,000m
- Over voltage: Category III 600V
- Battery: 2 x 1.5V “AAA” Batteries
- Auto OFF: approx. 25 minutes
- Dimensions: 200x50x35mm
- Weight: 200g
 
**Downloads**

- [Instructions](https://core-electronics.com.au/attachments/localcontent/instructions_Q0968_41201286c0a.pdf)

## Images

- [Product image 1](https://core-electronics.com.au/media/catalog/product/q/0/q0968_3_.jpg)