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Introduction
“The G2 Phoenix Series isa hand-hee battery powered digital multimeter
ith clamp-on current measuring capably back ight and work
srealight
Features include
“3-4/4 digit count 4000 count LCD display
‘Auto-anging measurement with manual ranging capability
MINIMAX Peak Hol all ranges except Pequency)
Frequency/OutyCycle/Data Hold
‘Auto power eff
Dus splay
Buin tert lead storage
Easyue Sac splay & Worlght (L379 &OL388)
Detachable current robe with optional curent hook a¢apter
fortight spaces (1479 01388)
Termperatre(DL379 & D389)
Magnetic mount (0379 & L388)
TRMS Measurement (L389 ony)
Safety Notes
Before using this mee tea alse oman crflly is
pose phil hazards the se The wore "CAUTI
+ Donat attempt to measure any voltage that exceeds the
‘category bated ating ofthis meter
+= Donat stempt tous this meter ether the meter othe test
leads have been damaged Tur instrument infor repair a
qualified repair felty,
+ Tnsure meterleads are ful seated by making 2 quick
‘continuity check of the leads prior to making valage
+ Keep your fingers away trom the test leads metal probe
contacts when making measurements Always grip the leads
behind the fnger guards molded inte the probes
+ Donat open the meter to replace bateres while the
probes are connected
A WARNING!
Exceeding the specie limits ofthis meter is dangerous and can
‘expose the User to serious or possibly otal injuy.
+ tages above 60 vs 0¢ 025 vets AC my constitute
seiourshockhanad
+ Ays tuff owes ta ct erase under tet
before cating unvlcering or reting the cert path=
Even sal eros of caret canbe eangerous
+ Aays dacennet the eet end Before connecting the
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csvergency oon orev regards ofthe vat
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| Scolntion or eling components
A WARNING!
Higher voltages and uments require greater arenes of physica!
safety harrds Before connecting the ts leads turn of he power
tothe cicut under est: 1et the meter tothe desired Tancion and
rangerconmectthe et leads tothe meters. then connect the
‘iret under test Reapply power fan eroneous readings
‘observed aiconnect power immediately andrecheckaletngs
Thismeter is designed for rade professional who are familae
vith the hazard of ther trade, Observe all recommended safety
procedures that include prope lock-out tization and the use of
Personal protective equipment including safety glaies,
loves, and flame resstant clothing,
8 ane
orControls and Indicators
1. lamp: Measure nective AC current.Opens to 125"(22-mm.
2. Wire Separation Tab/NCV sensor: Used tisolate an
Inivieual wire from a bunele for testing, NCV sensor helps
detect live voltage,
Conductor Alignment Marks Used toad inthe visual
alignment ofa conductor when measuring inductive amperage,
{Greatest accuracy is achieved when the conductor inside the
lamp is centered atthe intersection of hese mars
4, Test Lead Holder: Used forhanl-fee use of one ofthe test
probes
5. Hand Guar
ale
A WARNING!
‘Always Keep your hands and fingers behind the hand guard
When measuring current on exposed conductors. Contact may
Fesult hn serious nury
Used as a pint of ference forthe operators
6. Clamp Lever Opens and closes current clamp jaw,
NOTE: The clamp uses ahigh tension spring to close the
Jaw. Do not allow fingers or ebjects to become pinched in
the base asjaw doses
[NCV Button: Activates non-contact voltage function
1. Range Button: Used to select range fr upper and lover aphy
‘9, HOLD/Backlight Buton:Frezes liplay or activates eiplay
backlight and work ate light (Baclight and work area ight
only available on 0379/0385)
10.MIN/MAX Button: Activates MIN/MAX capture function,
‘cles through minimum value, maximum value, Press longer
than two seconds to retun ove reading
Rotary Function Switeh:Tuns meter on ands used te select
‘the function desired
2. Upper Display Used to display curent when used with UE
‘lamp or hook adapter Displays output rom other accessories
When connected te the UEl meter
5. Lower Display: Used to dlspay input to test ead jacks
Includes ACIDC Volts, Frequency, Resistance Diode,
CCapactance and AC/DC microamps (i)
14.Select Button: Used to choose messurement mde from
selections with malta options such a5 AC of DC vols, AC or
OC HA, Resistance, Diode, capactance ar Contnulty,
TemperatureinFor’C
15. Temperature Input Jack Input ack for
thermocouple probe (0.379/DL389 on
16. Temperature Switch: Mave the Switch oven to measure
temperature NOTE: Test leads must be removed from input
Jacks prior to operating the temperature function
11. HarDuty Button: Used to scroll through Frequency or Duty
(yee when inthe ACVoltage measurement mode.
18.Commen Terminal: The lack test ead ie plugged int this
terminal supply the ground or lo” reference for
all measurements
19. Category Max indicator: Indicates maximum voltage forthe
rated wotking category.
A WARNING!
DoNotexceed 1000 volts DCor AC- RMS a either the
‘common or multifunction imput ports as measured from
earth ground.
20. Multifunction input Jack: Use for measuingACIDC Vos,
Frequency oF Duty Cycle, Resistance Diode Continuity ane
Capactance
Displays and Indicators
pisse ous Diss
= ‘AC indicator
= DCindator
= Indicates anegave value (DC Negative VaR)
Wax Maximum value displayed
in Minimum vale displayed
‘A (top dlplay) Display is in Arps trom UEi Camp or Hook adapter,
"ADP (top display Displays vale from adapter
Tow batty symbol
Hold function activated
=e Diode function
i Contnity function
w/a Copacianee(nanofrads or mitered)
ry Mcroamps (1s 0900001 Ane)
HE Frequengymeasureent
% Daty Gye measurement
mv Miva (rs 0.001 Vo
‘APO ‘Ao power off mode ate
ar Ao range funcion acne
OL Displayed tie input value exceeds soled angeOperating Instructions
sto power ft
Aer peng ofthe meter wiltum bckon you perform one of
thetllowing Change te range move he poston ft sleet
Shy otherbitionipressee. MOTE APO dsobeduhe h aN
move
Backlight / work arealight(0L379 /DL389 only)
Press the" HOLD" button longer than two seconds to activate the
backlight work area ight Te lights automaticaly tn off after
minutes extend bate ie,
NOTE: Aer activating wokght press bil to activate hold
‘Auto / Manual Range
Inauto ange the meter wil elect the best range forthe measured
Value, and "AT"isdslayed. Press the "RANGE" button to cycle
‘through avalableranges "AT" willnet be onthe display when locked
Inaspecic ange. Press and hold "RANGE" button to return to aute
range
MIN/MAX mode
When using the MIN/MAX capture mode for Ampsit is recommended
that you fist elect the range ofthe expected maximum value Ifthe
tenot done twillock inte lowest range posible fr the nal
measurement the maximum value exceeds th range the mete ill
‘capture “0. asthe maximum value
Manual ranging willabo provide a faster response tothe input
Data Hold
Press the EME button to activate This wil reeze the reading and
range inthe esplay fr your review
‘Measuring AC Amps
+ Select any function to power
‘the upper display
+ Press "MAX/MIN to activate
‘Max capture, Min capture, of
normal display.
(NOTE: Max captures useful
for motrin rush curent.
Pres "RANGE" to select rg rirto
MAN.
Press “SELECT” to change
the reading fom AC to DC
‘Measuring Frequency oF Duty Cycle
Meter must be in AC Volts o Ac
mode fist then press
"Hx/Duty"to change
function to Frequency or
Duty Cyl,
NOTE Frequency great
te wl dspoy “0.000 Be"
Measuring Resistance and Capacitance
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NOTE: Capacitance - Leave the meter connected the capac for 10 seconds
‘or more forthe reading to stabilize
‘Measuring Continuity and Diode
ress "SELECT" to move rom Contity
z ‘mode to Diode mode
" Nore: Diode -"OL"inreverse mode
and approximate forward
veltage drop when connected
in forward mode.
= ‘Continuity - Sounds the tone
approximately 50.2 or less.
‘Measuring Temperature (DL379/D1388 only)
Slide temperature siteh
ov prior to connecting
probe
Press “SELECT” to change
scale from F to “Cdl.
| A vane
) Diconnect test leads rom any
velage source andthe meter
Deore plugging in thermocouple.
Temperature Adjustment
Remove battery cove.
Place temperature probe in a
known standard, (Sted crushed
icon distilled water can be used for
a)
Adjust potentiometer with 2
fine tip standard screwdriver to
match the dspay to 32°F,
(NOTE: The adjustment forthe
potentiometer is acessible
through the lower right access
prt under the Battery cover
Measuring NCV
‘Non-Contact Voltage
Press and hold the "NEW" buton at
any range and move the meter near
this voltage source
NOTE IThe backght/ worklight
‘son, the worklight il tum off