Extech 1500 True RMS AC/DC Clamp Meter + NVC
The Extech 1500 quickly checks for the presence of live wires before testings and measures true RMS and current ranges.
Features
- Built-in non-contact voltage detector with LED alert
- Includes multimeter functions
- True RMS for accurate readins of non-sinusoidal waveforms
- Free ground shipping
- Expedited repair and warranty service
- Lifetime technical support
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With a built-in non-contact voltage detector, the Extech 1500 can be used to check for the presence of live wires before testing. The multimeter reads AC current, DC current, AC/DC voltage, resistance, capacitance, frequency, diode, duty cycle, and continuity. The 2.0" (52 mm) jaw size allows conductors up to 500MCM.
Features include double molded housing to ensure durability for years to come and auto power off for longer battery use. An inrush function captures transients during motor start-ups.
- Display counts range: 40,000/4,000
- AC current (true RMS) range: 400.00A, 1500.0A
- AC current (true RMS) maximum resolution: 0.01A
- AC current (true RMS) basic accuracy: ±(2.8%+30d)
- DC current range: 400.00A, 1500.0A
- DC current maximum resolution: 0.01A
- DC current basic accuracy: ±(2.5%+30d)
- AC voltage (true RMS) range: 400.00mV, 4.000V, 40.00V, 750.0V
- AC voltage (true RMS) maximum resolution: 0.01mV
- AC voltage (true RMS) basic accuracy: ±(0.1%+4d)
- Resistance range: 400.0Ω,4.0000Ω,40.000Ω, 400.0MΩ,4.0000MΩ,40.000MΩ
- Resistance maximum resolution: 0.01Ω
- Resistance basic accuracy: ±(0.5%+9d)
- Frequency range: 40Hz to 40MHz
- Frequency maximum resolution: 0.001Hz
- Frequency basic accuracy: ±(0.3%+2d)
- Capacitance range: 400.00nF, 4000nF, 40.00μF, 400.0μF, 4.000mF, 20.00mF, 40.00mF
- Capacitance maximum resolution: 0.01nF
- Capacitance basic accuracy: ±(3.5%+10d)
- Temperature range: -148 to 1832°F (-100to1000°C)
- Temperature maximum resolution: 0.1°
- Temperature basic accuracy: ±(1%+4.5°F/2.5°C)
- Duty cycle range: 10.0 to 95.0%
- Duty cycle maximum resolution: 0.1%
- Duty cycle basic accuracy: ±(1.0%+2d)
- Diode: yes
- Continuity: yes
- Dimensions: 11.57x4.13x1.85"(294x105x47mm)
- Weight: 18.9oz (536g)
- (1) Package of test leads
- (1) General purpose Type K bead wire temperature probe
- (1) 9V battery
- (1) Case
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