14 Clamp-on Meter Models 501 and 5034.1.4 Disabling Auto Power Off (Model 503 only)• Start in OFF setting, then press and hold ZERO button.• Power the meter on by selecting a range.• The next time the meter is turned on, the auto-off func-tion will be re-activated.4.2 AC Current MeasurementNOTE: Remove the test leads before measuring current• Turn the rotary range switch to the range.• Press the lever to open the jaws.• Clamp the jaws around the conductor to be measured.• If reading is unstable and is hard to read, push theHOLD button and read the measurement.WARNING: If overload " " is displayed,unclamp the meter immediately .VVAOFF HzΩ0 10 20CAT II600VAUTOA2 0 0 0!COM®I N S T R U M E N T SMODEL 501CLAMP METERHOLDH600V CAT II300V CAT III 400A