Extech MA150 200A Mini AC Clamp Meter + NCV Detector
Features
- Measures DC Current, AC/DC Voltage, and Resistance
- Diode and Continuity test
- Max hold function
- Expedited repair and warranty service
- Lifetime technical support
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Overview
The Extech MA120 is a clamp-on meter that measures 200A AC Current up to 100mA resolution. The MA120 also includes a non-contact AC Voltage detector (120/240VAC, 50/60Hz) that provides the user with extra protection and safety because they can detect dangerous voltage before even testing the meter. The 0.7 (18mm) jaw opening is for a 300MCM cable size.
Benefits
Other features include a 2000 count LCD display, built-in white LED flashlight, data hold, auto power off, and overload protection. Additionally, it measures DC current, AC/DC voltage, and resistance, as well as performs diode and continuity tests.
- AC current range: 200A
- AC current maximum resolution: 100mA
- AC current basic accuracy: ±2.5%
- AC voltage: non-contact/600V
- AC voltage maximum resolution: 0.1mV
- Resistance range: 20MΩ
- Resistance maximum resolution: 0.1Ω
- Resistance basic accuracy: ±3.0%
- Dimensions: 7x2.5x1.3" (178x65x32mm)
- Weight: 6 oz (170g)
- (1) Meter
- (2) AAA batteries
- (1) Soft case
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