Clamp Meter

Analog MS2108
Technologies  Storage temperature: -10℃~50℃
 Maximum voltage between terminals and earth ground:
600V DC and rms AC
APPLICATIONS
It is widely used to measure AC and DC voltage, current,
resistance, frequency, duty, capacitance, as well as continuity
and diode test.
DESCRIPTIONS
MS2108 is a portable professional measuring instrument
with LCD and back light easily reading. The single-hand
operation design for the range switch makes measurement
simple and easy. Overload protection and low battery
indication are provided. It is an ideal multi-function
instrument with scores of practical applications for
professional, workshop, school, hobby and home use. Both
auto range and manual range are available.
MS2108 is equipped with many functions, such as reading
hold function, true root mean square value measuring
function (at AC A and AC V range), inrush current
measuring function, auto zero function (at DC A range),
maximum value measuring function, minimum value
Figure 1. The Photo of Actual MS2108A measuring function, measuring frequency by clamp and auto
power off.
SYMBOL
Table 1.

Figure 2. The Photo of Actual MS2108A

FEATURES
 Display: LCD
 Operating altitude: Max. 2000m
 Overrange indication: OL or -OL
 Operating temperature: 0℃~40℃
Caution, risk of danger (important
safety information; refer to the
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 Clamp Meter
Analog MS2108
Technologies
datasheet.
Application around and removal from
hazardous live conductors is permitted.

Double insulation (protection class Ⅱ)

Overvoltage (installation) category Ⅲ,

pollution degree 2 per IEC1010-1
CAT Ⅲ
refers to the level of impulse withstand
voltage protection provided.

Conforms to European Union Directive

Earth (ground) terminal

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SPECIFICATIONS
Calibration is required once a year, to be carried out at a temperature between 18℃ and 28℃ (64℉ to 82℉) and relative
humidity below 75%.
Table 2. General Specifications
Auto range and manual range options are available.
Overrange protection is provided for all ranges.
Maximum voltage between terminals and earth ground 600V DC or rms AC
Display LCD
Operating Altitude Max. 2000m
Maximum Value Display 6599 digits
Polarity Indication Automatic, ‘-’ for negative polarity.
Overrange Indication OL or -OL
Sampling Time Approx. 0.4 second per sample
Unit Indication Function and unit
Auto Power Off Time 30 minutes
Operating Power 1.5V×3 AAA batteries
Battery Low Indication on LCD
Temperature Factor < 0.1×Accuracy/℃
Operating Temperature 0℃ to 40℃

Storage Temperature -10℃ to 50℃

Dimension 208mm×78mm×35mm
weight Approx. 340g
Electrical Specifications
Ambient temperature: 23±5℃ Relative humidity: <75% might be displayed on LCD. This is normal. Test result will
not be affected.
True RMS
At AC A and AC V range, True RMS value can be tested
For measuring non-sinusoidal waveforms, test error which is only when input signal is more than 2% of full range.
occurred by using True RMS measurement techniques is
less than by using traditional average-reading techniques. To ensure the precision of test result, input signal should be:
Both sinusoidal and non-sinusoidal waveforms can be tested AC voltage: >13mV
by True RMS Clamp Meter exactly. At AC A &AC V AC current: >1.3A
ranges, even short two test probes there are still 1-50 digits
Table 3. AC Current
Range Resolution Accuracy
66A 0.01A
± (3.0% of rdg+10digits)
600A 0.1A
Max. input current: 600A
Frequency range: 40 to 400Hz
 Response: true root mean square value
Table 4. Inrush Current
Range Resolution Accuracy
66A 0.01A <60A take it only as reference
600A 0.1A ± (10.0% of rdg+60 digits)
Integration: 100ms
Measurement range: 30~600A
Max. input current: 600A
Frequency range: 40 to 400Hz
Response: true root mean square value
Table 5. DC Current
Range Resolution Accuracy
66A 0.01A
± (3.0% of rdg+10 digits)
600A 0.1A
Max. input current: 600A DC
Table 6. DC Voltage
Range Resolution Accuracy
660mV 0.1mV
6.6V 0.001V ± (0.8% of rdg+3 digits)
66V 0.01V
600V 0.1V ± (1.0% of rdg+5digits)
Input impedance: 10MΩ
Overload protection: 660mV range: 250V DC or rms AC, 6.6V-600V
ranges: 600V DC or 600V rms AC.
Max. input voltage: 600V DC
Note
At small voltage range, unsteady readings will appear before the test leads contact the circuit. This is normal because the meter
highly sensitive. When the test leads contact the circuit, the true reading will be shown.
Table 7. AC Voltage
Range Resolution Accuracy
660mV 0.1mV ± (1.5% of rdg+10 digits)
6.6V 0.001V
± (1.2% of rdg + 5 digits)
66V 0.01V
600V 0.1V ± (1.5% of rdg+10 digits)
Input impedance: 10 MΩ
Overload protection: 660mV range: 250V DC or rms AC, 66V-600V
ranges: 600V DC or 600V rms AC.
Max. input voltage: 600V rms AC
 Frequency range: 40 to 400Hz
Response: true root mean square value
Note
At small voltage range, unsteady readings will appear before the test leads contact the circuit. This is normal because the meter
is highly sensitive. When the test leads contact the circuit, the true reading will be shown.
Frequency
Table 8. By a Range (from current clamp):
Range Resolution Accuracy
660Hz 0.1Hz
± (1.5% of rdg+5 digits)
1kHz 0.0011Hz
>1kHz 0.0011Hz Take it only as reference
Measurement range: 10~1kHz
Input voltage range: ≥0.2V rms AC (higher input voltage at higher
frequency)
Input current range: ≥1A rms AC (higher input current at higher frequency)
Max. input current: 600A rms AC
Table 9. Duty Cycle
Range Resolution Accuracy
10%-95% 0.1% ±3.0%
By A range (from current clamp)
Frequency response: 10-1kHz
Input current range: ≥1A rms AC (higher input current at higher frequency)
Max. input current: 600A
By V range
Frequency response: 10-10kHz
Input voltage range: ≥0.2V rms AC (higher input voltage at higher frequency)
Input impedance: 10 MΩ
Max. input voltage: 600V rms AC
Table 10. Resistance
Range Resolution Accuracy
660Ω 0.1Ω
6.6kΩ 0.001 kΩ
66kΩ 0.01 kΩ ± (1.2% of rdg+2 digits)
660kΩ 0.1 kΩ
6.6MΩ 0.001MkΩ
66 MΩ 0.1MΩ ± (2.0% of rdg+5digits)
Open circuit voltage: 0.4V
Overload protection: 250V DC or rms AC
Table 11. Diode
Range Resolution Function
Displaying approximate forward voltage
0.001V
of diode.
Forward DC current~1mA
Reversed DC voltage~3.3V
Overload protection: 250V DC or rms AC
Table 12. Continuity
Range Resolution Function
Built-in buzzer will sound, if resistance
0.1Ω
is lower than 30Ω.
Open circuit voltage~1.2V
Overload protection: 250V DC or rms AC
Table 13. Capacitance
Range Resolution Accuracy
6.6μF 0.001μF
66μF 0.01μF
<2μF± (4.0% of rdg+50digits)
660μF 0.1μF
± (4.0% of rdg+3digits)
6.6mF 0.001mF
66mF 0.01mF
Overload protection: 250V DC or rms AC
OPERATION INSTRUCTION
Holding Readings Switching Frequency or Duty
Press the “HOLD/B.L” button to hold the readings while During working at the voltage or current ranges, press the
taking measurement and the value on the display will be “Hz/%” button one time, frequency of the voltage or current
held. will be measured. Press the “Hz/%” button twice, the meter
Press the “HOLD/B.L” button again to release the reading will be changed into the duty range for measuring the duty
hold function. cycle of the voltage or current. At the same time, the meter
is changed into manual mode.
Switching Ranges
Press the “Hz/%” button again, meter will be back to the
When the meter is turned on, it is at the auto range mode for condition of the voltage or current measuring.
measuring current, voltage, resistance, capacitance and
frequency. Note:

Press the “RAN” button for manual range mode. The range During working at maximum or minimum value measuring
will go up one level at each press and return to the lowest function, the meter can’t be changed into frequency or duty
level when the highest level is reached. cycle measuring mode.

Press the “RAN” button for one or more seconds to return Switching Maximum or Minimum Value
to the auto range. At all ranges, press the “MAX/MIN” button one time, the
Press the “RAN” button to get back to normal test during meter can be set to maximum value measuring mode; press
working in maximum or minimum value measuring function. the button twice, the meter can be set to minimum value
measuring mode; press the button three times, the meter will
Note: get back to normal test mode, and the maximum and
At frequency range, meter can’t be set to manual range minimum value will be recorded by the chip.
mode.
Press the “MAX/MIN” button more than one second or press the “RAN” button, the meter will get back to normal test.
Note: because of its large working current which will cause the
During measuring maximum or minimum value, the meter voltage to drop. (The accuracy of the measurement cannot
will be set to manual mode automatically. be assured when ” symbol appears.) In this case, you
need not replace the batteries yet. Normally, the batteries
During working at frequency or duty measuring function, can last until the ” appears when the back light is not
the meter can’t be changed into maximum or minimum being used.
value measuring mode.
Auto Power Off
Switching Functions
If there is no any operation within any thirty minutes after
AC A range power is on, meter will auto power off.
Press the “SEL” button, the meter will get into inrush After auto power off, if press the “SEL” button, meter will
current test mode. recover the working condition.
If press the “SEL” button again, the meter will get into Press both power on and one of “MAX/MIN” or “RAM” or
inrush current test mode again. “Hz/%”button at the same time more than one second for
Press the “SEL” button more than one second or press the exiting auto power off function.
“RAN” button, the meter will get back to normal test mode. Preparationg for Measurement
DC A range Switch on the power by turning the rotary selector. If the
Press the “SEL” button, the meter will get into zero. battery voltage is lower than 3.7V, the ” symbol will
appear and the batteries should be replaced.
If press the “SEL” button again, the meter will get into zero
again. The ” symbol shows that the input voltage or current
should not exceed the specified value in order to protect the
Press the “SEL” button more than one second or press the internal circuit from damage.
“RAN” button, the meter will get back to the normal test
mode. Turn the rotary selector to the required function and range to
be measured. Under the manual mode, choose the highest
Press the “SEL” button to switch between AC and DC range when the value scale to be measured is unknown.
measurement at the voltage ranges.
Connect the common test lead first and then the charged test
Press the “SEL” button to switch among resistance, diode leads when making connection. Take away the charged test
and continuity ranges. lead first when disconnecting.
Back Light and Clamp Lighting Bulb Measuring AC Current
Press the “HOLD/B.L” button for two or more seconds to
switch on the back light if the light in the environment is too WARNING
dim for taking reading, which will last for 30 seconds. Beware of electrocution.
During the back light is working, press the “HOLD/B.L” Ensure that the test leads are disconnected from the meter before ma
for two or more seconds, it will be turned off. Set the rotary selector to therange position.
At the current range, when the back light switched on, the
clamp lighting bulb will be turned on at the same time. Auto range mode or manual range mode can be selected by
Note: pressing the “RAN” button.

LED, which requires a larger working current, is the main Press the trigger to open jaw. Fully enclose only one
source of back light. Although the meter is equipped with a conductor.
timer set at 30 seconds (i.e. the back light will be off Take the reading on the LCD.
automatically after 30 seconds), frequent use of the back
light will shorten the life of the batteries. Therefore, do not Note:
use the back light unless necessary. Do not put more than one cable into the jaw during test;
When the battery voltage is ≤3.7V, the symbol “ ” otherwise incorrect test value might be obtained.
(battery low) will appear on the LCD. When the back light For optimum results, center the conductor in the jaw.
is on, even if the batter is ≥3.7V, the ” may appear
At the manual range mode, when only ‘OL’ is shown on the
LCD, it means the measurement has exceed the range. A
higher range should be selected.
Under the manual range mode, when the scale of the value
to be measured is unknown beforehand, set the range to the
highest.

“ ” means the maximum input current is 600A rms AC.

Correct Incorrect
Figure 4. Correct and Incorrect
Measuring DC Current
Correct Incorrect WARNING
Figure 3. Correct and Incorrect Beware of electrocution.
Measuring Inrush Current Ensure that the test leads are disconnected from the meter before ma
Set the rotary selector to therange position.
WARNING
Beware of electrocution.
Ensure that the test leads are disconnected from the meter Auto range mode or manual range mode can be selected by
before making current clamp measurements. pressing the “RAN” button.
Set the rotary selector to the range position. Press the “SEL” button, the meter will be set to zero.
Press the trigger to open jaw. Fully enclose only one Press the trigger to open jaw. Fully enclose only one
conductor. conductor.
Press the “SEL” to enter the INRUSH current measurement Take the reading on the LCD.
mode. Then LCD display “ ” until the motor starting up
and being detected. Then detection will be done only one Symbol “-” will be displayed on the LCD if the direction of
time and the output reading will be hold. the current is negative.
Take the reading on the LCD. Note:
Note: Do not put more than one cable into the jaw during test,
otherwise incorrect test value might be obtained.
Do not put more than one cable into the jaw during test;
otherwise incorrect test value might be obtained. For optimum results, center the conductor in the law.
For optimum results, center the conductor in the jaw. At the manual range mode, when only ‘OL’ or ‘-OL’ is
shown on the LCD, it means the measurement has exceeded
At the manual range mode, when only ‘OL’ is shown on the the range. A higher range should be selected.
LCD, it means the measurement has exceeded the range. A
higher range should be selected. Under the manual range mode, when the scale of the value
to be measured is unknown beforehand, set the range to the
Under the manual range mode, when the scale of the value highest.
to be measured is unknown beforehand, set the range to the
highest. “ ” means the maximum input current is 600A DC.
“ ” means the maximum input current is 600A rms AC.
 If the test result is more than 610V rms AC, symbol “OL”
will be displayed on LCD and the build-up buzzer will
sound.

Correct Incorrect
Figure 5. Correct and Incorrect
Measuring AC Voltage Figure 6. Measuring AC Voltage
WARNING Measuring DC Voltage
Beware of electrocution.
Pay special attention to avoid electric shock when WARNING
measuring high voltage. Beware of electrocution.
Do not input the voltage which more than 600V rms AC. Pay special attention to avoid electric shock when
measuring high voltage.
Plug the black test lead into the COM jack and the red test Do not input the voltage which more than 600V DC.
lead into the INPUT jack.
Plug the black test lead into the COM jack and the red test
Set the rotary selector to position to make the meter get lead into the INPUT jack.
into AC V range.
Set the rotary selector to at range position.
Auto range mode or manual range mode can be selected by
pressing the “RAN” button. Press the “SEL” button to turn to DC V range. Auto range
mode or manual range mode can be selected by pressing the
Connect the test leads to the voltage source or load terminals “RAN” button.
for measurement.
Connect the test leads to the voltage source or load terminals
Take the reading on the LCD. for measurement.
Note: Take the reading on the LCD. The polarity symbol denotes
At small voltage range, unsteady readings may appear the polarity of the end connected by the red test lead.
before the test leads contact the circuit. This is normal At small voltage range, unsteady readings will appear before
because the meter is highly sensitive. When the test leads the test leads contact the circuit. This is normal because the
contact the circuit, the true reading will be shown. meter is highly sensitive. When the test leads contact the
At the manual range mode, when only ‘OL’ is shown on the circuit, the true reading will be shown.
LCD, it means the measurement has exceeded the range. A Under the manual range mode, when only ‘OL’ or ‘-OL’ is
higher range should be selected. shown on the LCD, it means the measurement has exceeded
At the manual range mode, when the scale of the value to be the range. A higher range should be selected.
measured is unknown beforehand, select the highest range Under the manual range mode, when the scale of the value
first and lower the range gradually. to be measured is unknown beforehand, select the highest
range first and lower the range gradually.
“ ” means the maximum input voltage is 600V rms AC.
“ ” means the maximum input voltage is 600V DC.
If the test result is more than 610V DC, symbol “OL” will
be displayed on LCD and the build-up buzzer will sound.

Correct Incorrect
Figure 7. Measuring DC Voltage Figure 8. Correct and Incorrect

Measuring Frequency By V range:

WARNING
By A range (from current clamp):
Beware of electrocution.
WARNING Pay special attention to avoid electric shock when measuring high voltage.
Beware of electrocution. Do not input the voltage which more than 600V rms AC.
Ensure that the test leads are disconnected from the
meter before making current clamp measurements.
Do not put more than one cable into the jaw during test; Plug the black test lead into the COM jack and the red test
otherwise incorrect test value might be obtained. lead into the INPUT jack.
Frequency test range is 10Hz-1 kHz. ’00.0’ will be Set the rotary selector to range position.
displayed on LCD if the test frequency is lower than 10.0Hz.
It is possible to test the frequency which is higher than 1 Press the “Hz/%” to switch to frequency measurement.
kHz but the tolerance of the test result cannot be ensured. Connect test leads to the two ends of the source or load for
measurement.
“ ” means the maximum input current is 600A rms AC.
Take the reading on the LCD.
Note:
Frequency test range is 10Hz-10 kHz. ‘00.0’ will be
displayed on LCD if the test frequency is lower than 10.0Hz.
It is possible to test the frequency which is higher than 10
kHz but the tolerance of the test result cannot be ensured.

“ ” means the maximum input voltage is 600V rms AC.

Figure 9. By V Range
 Correct Incorrect
Figure 11. By V Range
Figure 10. Correct and Incorrect
By V range
Measuring Duty WARNING
By A range (from current clamp) Beware of electrocution.
NG Pay special attention to avoid electric shock when measuring high voltage.
of electrocution. Do not input the voltage which more than 600V rms
hat the test leads are disconnected from the meter before making current clamp measurements.

Plug the black test lead into the COM jack and the red test
Set the rotary selector to the A range or ) position. lead into the INPUT jack.
Press the trigger to open jaw. Fully enclose only one Set the rotary selector to range position.
conductor.
Press the “Hz/%” to switch to DUTY measurement.
Press the “Hz/%” to switch to the DUTY measurement.
Connect test leads to the two end of the source or load for
Take the reading on the LCD. measurement.
Note: Take the reading on the LCD.
Do not put more than one cable into the jaw during test; Note:
otherwise incorrect test value might be obtained.
If the duty cycle is less than 10%, symbol ‘UL’ will be
If the duty cycle is less than 10%, symbol ‘UL’ will be displayed on LCD; if the duty cycle is more than 94.9%,
displayed on LCD; if the duty cycle is more than 94.9%, symbol ‘OL’ will be displayed on LCD.
symbol ‘OL’ will be displayed on LCD.
The input signal frequency range is 10-10 kHz. It is possible
The input signal frequency range is 10-1 kHz. It is possible to test duty cycle of the higher than 10 kHz frequency signal,
to test duty cycle of the higher than 1 kHz frequency signal, but the tolerance of the test result cannot be ensured.
but the tolerance of the test result cannot be ensured.
“ ” means the maximum input voltage is 600V rms AC.
“ ” means the maximum input current is 600A rms AC.
 Figure 12. Measuring Resistance
Figure 13. Testing Diode
Measuring Resistance
Testing
Diode
WARNING
Plug the black test lead into the COM jack and the red test
Beware of electrocution.
lead into the INPUT jack.
When measuring in-circuit resistance, make sure that
the power of the circuit under test has been turned off Set the rotary selector to the Ω range position.
and that all capacitors have been fully discharged.
Press the “SEL” button to switch to test.
Plug the black test lead into the COM jack and the red test Connect the red test lead to the anode and the black test lead
lead into the INPUT jack. to the cathode of the diode for testing.
Set the rotary selector to the Ω range position to make Take the reading on the LCD.
the meter get into AC V range.
Note:
Auto range mode or manual range mode can be selected by
pressing the “RAN” button. The meter will show the approximate forward voltage drop
of the diode.
Connect the test leads to the ends of the resistor or circuit
for measurement. When the test leads have been reversed or open, ‘OL’ will
appear on the LCD.
Take the reading on the LCD.
Note:
At the manual range mode, when ‘OL’ is shown on the LCD,
it means the measurement has exceeded the range. A higher
range should be selected.
When the input is open, ‘OL’ will appear on the LCD to
indicate that the range has been exceeded.
For measuring resistance above 1MΩ, it may take a few
seconds to get a steady reading. This is normal for high
resistance reading.
 Figure 14. Testing Continuity Figure 15. Measuring Capacitance
Testing Continuity Measuring Capacitance
WARNING
WARNING Beware of electrocution.
Beware of electrocution. To avoid electric shock, make sure that the capacitors
Make sure that the power of the circuit has been turned have been fully discharged before measuring the
off and the capacitors have been fully discharged capacitance of a capacitor.
before testing the continuity of a circuit.
Plug the black test lead into the COM jack and the red test
Plug the black test lead into the COM jack and the red test
lead into the INPUT jack.
lead into the INPUT jack.
Set the rotary selector to range position.
Set the rotary selector to the Ω range position.
After fully discharged the capacitor, connect the test leads to
Press the “SEL” button to switch to continuity test. the two ends of the capacitor for measurement.
Connect the test leads to the two ends of the circuit for Take the reading on the LCD.
measurement.
Note:
If the resistance of the circuit being tested is less than 30Ω,
the built-in buzzer will sound. It may take some time (about 10 seconds for the 66mF range)
for steady readings when measuring high capacity.
Take the reading on the LCD.
MAINTENANCE
Note:
Replacing the Batteries
If the test leads are open or the resistance of the circuit is
over 660Ω. “OL” will appear on the LCD. WARNING
To avoid electric shock, make sure that the test leads have been clearl
If the sign ” appears, it means that the batteries should be
replaced.
Loosen the fixing screw of the battery cover and remove it.
Replace the exhausted batteries with new ones.
Put the battery cover back and fix it again to its origin form.
Note
Do not reverse the poles of the batteries.
 Figure 16. Replacing Test Leads
Replacing Test Leads
The replacement must be test leads in good working
condition with the same or equivalent rating: 1000V
10A.
A test lead must be replaced if the insulation layer has been damaged, e.g. the wire inside is exposed.
ORDERING INFORMATIONS
Table 14. Unit Price
Part# Unit Price
MS2108 $63.84

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