INSTRUCTION MANUAL The symbol # indicated on the instrument means ◦Always make sure to insert each plug of the

t means ◦Always make sure to insert each plug of the test ◦Overrange Indication :
AC/DC DIGITAL CLAMP METER that the user must refer to related parts in the leads fully into the appropriate terminal on the OL. is shown on the display

KT203
manual for safe operation of the instrument. Be instrument.
sure to carefully read the instructions following ◦Make sure to remove the test leads from the ◦Response Time :
each # symbol in this manual. instrument before making current measurement. Approx. 2 seconds
◦Do not expose the instrument to the direct sun, ◦Sample Rate :
#DANGER is reserved for conditions and actions extreme temperatures or dew fall.
that are likely to cause serious or fatal injury. ◦Be sure to set the function selector switch to the About 2.5 times per second
#WARNING is reserved for conditions and position after use. When the instrument will ◦Temperature and Humidity for Guranteed Accuracy:
Transformer Jaws actions that can cause serious or fatal injury. not be in use for a long period of time, place it in
23 ± 5 , relative humidity up to 85%
#CAUTION is reserved for conditions and actions storage after removing the battery.
that can cause minor injury or instrument damage. ◦Use a damp cloth and detergent for cleaning the without condensation
Barrier
Following symbols are used on the instrument and
instrument. Do not use abrasives or solvents.
◦This instrument isn't dust & water proofed. Keep
◦Operating Temperature and Humidity :
in the instruction manual. Attention should be paid away from dust and water. 0〜40 , relative humidity up to 85%
to each symbol to ensure your safety. without condensation
Trigger Data Hold and 0 ADJ. Switch Measurement categories (Over-voltage categories)
Refer to the instructions in the manual. To ensure safe operation of measuring instruments, IEC
◦Storage Temperature and Humidity :
-20〜60 , relative humidity up to 85%
# This symbol is marked where the user must
refer to the instruction manual so as not to
61010 establishes safety standards for various electrical
environments, categorized as O to CAT IV, and called without condensation
Function Selecter Switch
cause personal injury or instrument damage. measurement categories. ◦Power Source :
Indicates an instrument with double or Higher-numbered categories correspond to electrical
 reinforced environments with greater momentary energy, so a measuring Two R03 or equivalent DC1.5V batteries
insulation.
instrument designed for CAT III environments can endure ◦Current Consumption :
Display Indicates that this instrument can clamp on greater momentary energy than one designed for CAT II. Approx. 15mA max. (ACA, DCA Range)
bare conductors when measuring a voltage O : Circuits which are not directly connected to the
corresponding to the applicable Measurement mains power supply.
Approx. 5mA max. (ACV, DCV, Range)
COM Terminal V/Ω Terminal category, which is marked next to this symbol. CAT II : Primary electrical circuits of equipment connected ◦Sleep Function :
This instrument satisfies the marking to an AC electrical outlet by a power cord. Automatically powered down in about 10
requirement defined in the WEEE Directive CAT III : Primary electrical circuits of the equipment minutes after the last switch operation power
Protective fingerguard (2002/96/EC). This symbol indicates separate connected directly to the distribution panel, and
Cap collection for electrical and electronic equipment. feeders from the distribution panel to outlets. consumption in the sleep mode is about 35 A.
CAT IV : The circuit from the service drop to the service ◦Standards :
 Indicates Earth. entrance, and to the power meter and primary IEC61010-1, -2-032, -2-033
overcurrent protection device (distribution panel).
Protective fingerguard (Barrier)： # DANGER CAT III 300V AC, pollution degree 2
It is a part providing protection against electrical ◦Never make measurement on a circuit with a 3. Specifications CAT II 600V AC/DC, pollution degree 2
voltage higher than 600 V AC/DC. Measuring Ranges and Accuracy
shock and ensuring the minimum required air and ◦D o not attempt to make measurement in the IEC61010-031
creepage distances. presence of flammable gasses, fumes, vapor or at 23 ± 5 , 45-75% relative humidity IEC61326-1 (EMC)
Cap ： dust. Otherwise, the use of the instrument may AC Current A Auto-ranging (50/60Hz)
cause sparking, which can lead to an explosion. EN50581 (RoHS)
Uncapped condition for CAT II environment Capped
◦Transformer jaws are made of metal and Range Measuring Range Accuracy ◦Overload Protection :
condition for CAT III/ IV environments The Cap shuld
be firmly attached to the probes.
their tips are not insulated. Where equipment 40A 0-40.00A ±3.0%rdg±8dgt AC current ranges : 480A AC/DC for 10sec
under test has exposed conductive par ts,
W h e n t h e i n s t r u m e n t a n d t h e t e s t l e a d a re be especially careful to avoid the hazard of 15.0-299.9A ±3.5%rdg±6dgt AC voltage ranges : 720V AC/DC for 10sec
combined and used together, whichever lower 400A
possible shorting. 300.0-400.0A ±4.0%rdg±6dgt Resistance ranges : 300V AC/DC for 10sec
category either of them belongs to will be applied. ◦Never attempt to use the instrument if its
surface or your hand is wet. DC Current A Auto-ranging ◦Operating Environmental Conditions :
1. Features ◦Do not exceed the maximum allowable input of Indoor use, Altitude up to 2000m
any measurement range. Range Measuring Range Accuracy
◦Safety design conforming to the following provi- ◦Withstand Voltage :
sions of IEC61010. ◦Never open the battery compartment cover 40A 0-40.00A ±3.0%rdg±8dgt
when making measurement. 3470VAC RMS,50/60Hz for 5 seconds
Measurement category III 300V AC, pollution ◦Verify proper operation on a known source 15.0-299.9A ±3.5%rdg±6dgt between electrical circuit and housing case
degree 2 400A
Measurement category II 600V AC/DC, pollution
before use or taking action as a result indication 300.0-400.0A ±4.0%rdg±6dgt ◦Insulation Resistance
of the instrument.
degree 2 ◦K e e p y o u r f i n g e r s a n d h a n d s b e h i n d t h e AC Voltage V Auto-ranging (50/60Hz) 10M or greater at 1000V between elect-
◦Protected throughout by double or reinforced protective fingerguard during measurement.
insulation, indicated the International Electrical Range Measuring Range Accuracy rical circuit and housing case
Symbol ""on the bottom of the instrument. # WARNING 400V 0-400.0V ◦Conductor Size :
◦Data hold switch for easy reading in dimly light or ◦Never attempt to make any measurement if any ±2.0%rdg±5dgt Approx. 30 mm diameter max
600V 150-600V
hard-to-read locations. abnormal conditions are noted, such as broken ◦Dimensions :
◦ Sleep feature to extend battery life. case, cracked test leads and exposed metal part. DC Voltage V Auto-ranging
◦Beeper permits easy continuity check. 187 L x 68.5 W x 38.5 D mm
◦Do not turn the function selector switch with
◦Provides a dynamic range of 4,000 counts full scale. plugged in test leads connected to the circuit Range Measuring Range Accuracy ◦Weight :
2. Safety Warnings under test. 400V 0-400.0V Approx. 200g including batteries
◦Do not install substitute parts or make any ±1.5%rdg±5dgt
◦This instruction manual contains warnings and 600V 150-600V ◦Accessories :
safety rules which must be observed by the user to modification to the instrument. Return the
instrument to your distributor for repair or Resistance /Continuity Auto-ranging Test leads
ensure safe operation of the instrument and retain
it in safe condition. Therefore, read through these recalibration. Buzzer beeps below 50±35 Two R03 batteries
operating instructions before using the instrument. ◦Do not try to replace the batteries if the surface Instruction manual
of the instrument is wet. Range Measuring Range Accuracy
# WARNING ◦Always switch off the instrument before opening 400 0-400.0
the battery compartment cover for battery ±2.0%rdg±5dgt 4. Preparation for Measurement
◦Read through and understand instructions contained
replacement.
4000 150-4000 4-1 Checking Battery Voltage
in this manual before using the instrument.
◦Save and keep the manual handy to enable ◦Stop using the test lead if the outer jacket is ◦Operating System : Set the function selector switch to any position
damaged and the inner metal or color jacket is
quick reference whenever necessary.
exposed. Dual Integration other than . When the display is clear without
◦The instrument is to be used only in its intended ◦Display : showing, proceed to measu-rement.
applications.
Understand and follow all the safety instructions # CAUTION Liquid crystal display When the display blanks or is indicated,
contained in the manual. ◦Make sure that the function selector switch is maximum count: 4199 replaces the batteries according to the instructions
set to the appropriate position before making ◦Low Battery Warning :
Failure to follow the instructions may cause injury,
measurement. described in section 9. Battery Replacement.
instrument damage and/or damage to equipment is shown on the display
under test. Kyoritsu is by no means liable for any
d a m a g e re s u l t i n g f ro m t h e i n s t r u m e n t i n
contradiction to this cautionary note.

NOTE NOTE 9. Battery Replacement

NOTE
The sleep feature automatically turns the instru- When current flows from the upside to the ◦When shorting the test lead prods together, # WARNING
ment off in a certain period of time after the last underside of the instrument, the polarity of the the display may show a very small resistance To avoid electric shock hazard, make sure to set
switch operation. Therefore, the display may reading is positive (+). Othewise, the polarity of instead of "0." This is the resistance of the test the function selector switch to "OFF" and remove
be blank with the function selector switch set the reading is negative (-). leads. the test leads from the instrument before trying to
to a position other than . To operate the ◦If one of the test leads has an open, the display replace the batteries.
instrument in this case, set the switch back to 6. Voltage Measurement reads "OL."
the position, then to the desired position, # CAUTION
or press any switch. If the display still blanks, the # DANGER
◦Never use the instrument on a circuit with a ◦Do not mix new and old batteries
batteries are exhausted. Replace the batteries. 8. Other Functions ◦Make sure to install battery in correct polarity as
voltage higher than 600 VAC/DC. Otherwise, 8-1 Sleep Function
4-2 Checking Switch Setting and Operation electric shock hazard or damage to the indicated inside the battery compartment.
Make sure that the function selector switch is set instrument or the circuit under test may result. NOTE When is shown on the display, replace
to the correct position and the data hold switch ◦Do not make measurement with the battery The instrument still consumes small amount of the batteries. Note that when the battery is
is deactivated. Otherwise, desired measurement compartment cover removed. battery power in the sleep mode. Make sure to
cannot be made. completely exhausted, the display blanks without
◦Keep your fingers and hands behind the set the function selector switch to the "OFF" shown.
5. Current Measurement protective fingerguard during measurement. position after use.
# WARNING 6-1 AC Voltage Measurement (1) Sleep Mode
◦Do not make measurement on a circuit with a 1 Set the function selector switch to the This is a function to prevent the instrument
voltage higher than 600 V AC/DC. Otherwise, ACV position from being left powered on in order to conserve Ｂ
shock hazard or damage to the instrument or 2 Plug the red test lead into the V/ terminal battery life. This function causes the instrument to Ａ
equipment under test may result. automatically enter the sleep (powered down) mode Ｔ
◦Transformer jaw tips are designed to minimize and the black test lead into the COM
the possibility of shorting conductors in the terminal. about 10 minutes after the last switch or button
circuit under test. If equipment under test has 3 Connect the test lead prods to the circuit operation. (1) Set the function selector switch to the "OFF"
exposed conductive parts, however, extra under test and take the reading on the To exit the sleep mode, turn the function selector position.
precaution should be taken to avoid possible
display. switch back to "OFF", then to any other position, or (2) Unscrew and remove the battery compartment
shorting. press any button.
◦Do not make measurement with the battery 6-2 DC Voltage Measurement on the bottom of the instrument.
compartment cover removed. 1 Set the function selector switch to the (3) Replace the batteries observing correct
◦Do not make current measurement with the test (2) How to disable the sleep mode polarity. Use two new R03 or equivalent
leads connected to the instrument. DCV position To disable the sleep mode, Power the instrument batteries.
◦It is a part providing protection against electrical 2 Plug the red test lead into the V/ terminal on with the data hold switch pressed. "P.OFF" is
shock and ensuring the minimum required air (4) Mount and screw the battery compartment
and the black test lead into the COM shown on the display for about 3 seconds after the cover.
and creepage distances. Keep your fingers and terminal. instrument is powered on.
hands behind the barrier during measurement. To enable the sleep mode, power the instrument
3 Connect the test lead prods to the circuit
NOTE under test and take the reading on the off, then power it on without pressing the data hold
◦During current measurement, keep the trans- display. switch.
former jaws fully closed. Otherwise, accurate Battery Compartment
7. Resistance Measurement 8-2 Data Hold Function
measurement cannot be made. The maxi-mum
conductor size is 30 mm in diameter. This is a function used to freeze the measured
# DANGER
◦When measuring a larger current, the trans- value on the display. Press the data hold switch
◦Always make sure that the circuit under test is to freeze the reading. The reading will be held
former jaws may buzz. This does not affect the powered off.
instrument's accuracy. regardless of subsequent changes in input. " " is
1.5V

1.5V

◦Do not make measurement with the battery shown on the upper left corner of the display while
5-1 AC Current Measurement compartment cover removed. the instrument is in the data hold mode.
1 Set the function selector switch to the ACA ◦Keep your fingers and hands behind the To exit the data hold mode, press the data hold
position. protective fingerguard during measurement. switch again. 2×R03 or 1.5V AAA
2 Press the trigger to open the transformer jaws
1 Set the function selector switch to the
and clamp onto one conductor only.
position
3 Take the reading on the display.
2 Plug the red test lead into the V/ terminal
5-2 DC Current Measurement and the black test lead into the COM terminal.
1 Set the function selector switch to the 3 Check that the display reads "OL." with
DCA position the test lead prods shorted together,
2 With the transformer jaws closed and without also check that the buzzer beeps and the
clamping them onto the conductor, press the display reads "0."
0 ADJ. Switch for more than 2 seconds to NOTE
4 Connect the test lead prods to the circuit ◦If the instrument in the data hold mode enters
zero adjust the display. (less than 2 seconds under test and take the reading on the
: Data Hold Function operates.)The 0 ADJ. the sleep mode, the data hold mode will be
display. The buzzer beeps the reading is cancelled.
Switch is enabled only on DC 40A range. below 50 ± 35 . ◦At DC 40A range, if the data hold switch is
3 Press the trigger to open the transformer pressed for more than 2 seconds, 0 ADJ.
jaws and clamp onto one conductor only. Function operates.
4 Take the reading on the display.
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