Prototyping & Installation Tip (Clamp Meter Accuracy)
To get an accurate reading, always clamp the meter around only one wire (either Phase or Neutral). If you clamp both together, the magnetic fields will cancel each other out, and the meter will show 0.00A. If you are measuring low currents and want more precision, you can loop the wire around the jaw 10 times and then divide the displayed reading by 10.
[Diagram illustrating the correct way to clamp a single conductor vs the incorrect way]
Note: This product includes the M266 Clamp Meter, Test Leads, 9V Battery, and Carrying Case. The M261 Insulation module is sold separately. Product images are for illustration purposes only.