{"product_id":"testo-clamp-meter-adapter-non-contact-current-measurement-0590-0003","title":"Testo Clamp Meter Adapter for Non-Contact Current Measurement","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003eThis Testo clamp meter adapter plugs into your digital multimeter, letting you take non-contact current measurements up to 400A AC\/DC. It's built for HVAC techs and electricians who need to safely check current draw without breaking the circuit, especially when you're battling with tight wiring in a switchboard on a scorching Australian summer day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003eThe clever design, featuring a fully retractable pincer arm, makes it simple to hook onto cables in cramped locations where a standard clamp meter might struggle. It’s a genuine time-saver when you're trying to diagnose an electrical fault or confirm load without pulling things apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #007acc; border-bottom: 2px solid #f0f0f0; padding-bottom: 8px; margin-top: 35px;\"\u003eBest For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003eHVAC service and installation technicians\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003eElectricians and electrical apprentices\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003eIndustrial maintenance teams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003eAnyone needing safe, non-contact current measurement in tight spots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #007acc; border-bottom: 2px solid #f0f0f0; padding-bottom: 8px; margin-top: 35px;\"\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003eThis clamp meter adapter is designed to pair directly with Testo 760-2 and 760-3 digital multimeters. It's also compatible with other brands of digital multimeters that feature a resolution in the millivolt (mV) range and suitable measuring jack inputs. If you're running a different model, check fittings and specs before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #007acc; border-bottom: 2px solid #f0f0f0; padding-bottom: 8px; margin-top: 35px;\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNon-Contact Measurement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Safely measure current without direct electrical contact, reducing risk and simplifying troubleshooting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRetractable Pincer Arm:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fully retracting jaw makes it easy to clamp onto tightly packed power cables, even in cramped switchgear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWide Current Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e Handles direct and alternating current measurements up to 400 A AC\/DC.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClear Display Conversion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Provides a clear output of 1 mV per A on your connected multimeter, making readings straightforward.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh Safety Rating:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rated for Overvoltage Category CAT IV 600 V, offering robust protection for electrical work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #007acc; border-bottom: 2px solid #f0f0f0; padding-bottom: 8px; margin-top: 35px;\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"color: #007acc; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; padding: 10px; text-align: left; background-color: #f5f5f5;\"\u003eParameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"color: #007acc; 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padding: 10px;\"\u003e0 to +50 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; padding: 10px;\"\u003eStorage Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; padding: 10px;\"\u003e-15 to +60 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; padding: 10px;\"\u003eProtection Class\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; padding: 10px;\"\u003eIP40\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; padding: 10px;\"\u003eDimensions (L x W x H)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; padding: 10px;\"\u003e210 x 100 x 42 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; padding: 10px;\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; padding: 10px;\"\u003e370 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; 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line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e3 x AAA batteries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #007acc; border-bottom: 2px solid #f0f0f0; padding-bottom: 8px; margin-top: 35px;\"\u003eUsing It on the Job\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col style=\"font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSafety First:\u003c\/strong\u003e Always ensure power is isolated and locked out if working on internal components. For live measurements, confirm your multimeter is rated for the voltage and category, and wear appropriate PPE.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConnect to Multimeter:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plug the adapter's measuring jacks into the correct inputs on your digital multimeter, typically the voltage (V) and common (COM) ports, ensuring it's set to read mV.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIsolate a Single Conductor:\u003c\/strong\u003e The adapter measures current through a single conductor. Carefully identify and clamp around only one live wire, not an entire cable bundle, to get an accurate reading.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTake Your Reading:\u003c\/strong\u003e Observe the mV reading on your multimeter. Since the adapter outputs 1 mV per A, a reading of 150 mV means 150 Amps.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDisconnect Safely:\u003c\/strong\u003e Once measurements are complete, remove the clamp from the conductor and disconnect the adapter from your multimeter. Store the adapter carefully to prevent damage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #007acc; border-bottom: 2px solid #f0f0f0; padding-bottom: 8px; margin-top: 35px;\"\u003eLimitations \u0026amp; Safety Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003eAlways adhere to local electrical safety regulations and Australian standards when working with live electrical circuits.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003eEnsure your connected digital multimeter is rated for the same or higher Overvoltage Category (CAT IV 600V) as this adapter for safe operation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003eThis adapter is for non-contact current measurement only; do not attempt to measure voltage or resistance directly through the clamp.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003eOnly clamp around a single conductor at a time for accurate current readings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cblockquote style=\"border-left: 4px solid #007acc; background-color: #f9f9f9; font-style: italic; padding: 15px; margin: 20px 0;\"\u003eWhen you're crammed into a tight roof space or trying to get a reading in a busy switchboard, that retractable pincer arm is a ripper. 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