Re: DSC PC5010 Battery Low Error

"mikee" <jettset@xxxxxxx> wrote in message
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I'm having a problem with my meter.

No, you're not.

Can someone help me understand
this..I have a meter that has 2 lead connnection for Amps, One
connection states "Fused 200mA MAX" and the other states "Unfused
10A/60sec MAX". I originally tried to measure the Amps with the fused
terminal, and I had no reading whatsoever as I placed my leads on the
PC5010 Aux + and - connections. I then tried the unfused lead
connection, at a setting on the meter of 200mA. The minute I place my
leads on the Aux + and - connections, I had a brief spark! so I didn't
attempt that again.
Obviously I am doing something wrong here. ( BTW, Thanks to all for
trying to help me with this)

You need to put your meter in series with the load, not simply place the
leads across the aux terminals.
js


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