CONTENTS

FOR SAFETY MEASUREMENTS 1. INTRODUCTION ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・2

Prior to use, to avoid an electrical shock hazard to the 1-1. GENERAL ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 2
operator and/or damage to the instruments, read carefully the 1-2. FEATURES ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 2
WARNINGS with the symbol ! listed in 「4. SAFETY 1-3. UNPACKING AND INSPECTION ・・・・・・・・・・・ 2
PRECAUTIONS」, 「5. MEASUREMENT PROCEDURES」
and 「6. MAINTENANCE」 of this instruction manual. 2. SPECIFICATIONS ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 3
2-1. GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS ・・・・・・・・・・・・ 3
Important Symbol 2-2. MEASUREMENT SPECIFICATIONS ・・・・・・・・・ 4
! : The symbol listed in IEC 61010-1 and ISO 3864 means
"Caution (refer to instruction manual)". 3. NAME ILLUSTRATION ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 7
! WARNING : The symbol in this manual advises the user
of an electrical shock hazard that could result in serious 4. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・12
injury or even death. 4-1. WARNINGS ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・12
! CAUTION : The symbol in this manual advises the user 4-2. GENERAL WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS ・・・・・・・17
of an electrical shock hazard that could cause injury or
material damages. 5. MEASUREMENT PROCEDURES ・・・・・・・・・ 17
5-1. PREPARATION FOR USE ・・ ・・・・・・・・・・17
∼
5-2. CURRENT ( A A Hz) MEASUREMENTS ・・・・・・20
∼
5-3. VOLTAGE ( V V Hz %) MEASUREMENTS ・・・・21
! WARNING
5-4. RESISTANCE (Ω) MEASUREMENTS ・・・・・・・・23
High Power Line is very dangerous and/or lethal to measure.
5-5. CONTINUITY ( ) TESTS ・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 24
High Power Line sometimes includes High Surge Voltage that
5-6. DIODE ( ) TESTS ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 25
could possibly induce dangerous arcs of explosive short in the
5-7. CAPACITANCE ( ) MEASUREMENTS ・・・・・・ 27
instrument and could result in serious injury to the operator.
When measuring dangerous voltages of High Power Line or
6. MAINTENANCE ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 28
High Voltage Circuit, always place the instrument away from
6-1. WARRANTY STATEMENT ・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 28
your body without holding it with your hands.
6-2. BATTERY REPLACEMENT ・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 28
Do not touch the Clamp Meter, its Test Leads, or any part of
6-3. PERIODICAL CHECK AND CALIBRATION ・・・・・・ 30
the circuit while it is on.
6-4. REPAIR ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・30

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1. INTRODUCTION any damage from mechanical shock, water leakage, or other

1-1. GENERAL causes. If any damage or missing item is found, consult the local
SK-7718/7719 are micro-computer controlled, most compact and dealer for replacement.
all-purpose AC/DC Digital Clamp Meters. Make certain that following items are included in the box.
They are provided with easy to read 4000 count LCDs and can
measure 1000A AC/DC with Advanced Testing Functions such as 1. Digital Clamp Meter
Peak Hold (SK-7718 only), Max/Min, etc, that are very useful for 2. One pair of Test Leads (100-57 complies with IEC spec.)
testing and maintaining multifarious electric appliances / apparatus 3. One 9V 6F22 Battery
and equipments / facilities. They are also designed with usability in 4. Instruction Manual
mind for checking electric systems of motorcars. 5. 1012 Carrying Case
The reliable and tough instruments, SK-7718/7719 ensure accurate
measurements with every targets. 2. SPECIFICATIONS
2-1. GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
1-2. FEATURES
1. DISPLAY:
1. AC/DC 1000A MEASUREMENTS
a. Numerical Display ; 4000 Count LCD, Max 9999, 12mm high.
Provided with AC/DC 1000A, AC/DC 600V, 40MΩ, ,
b. Units and Symbols ; A, mV, V, Hz, kHz,％,Ω,kΩ,MΩ, ,
and measurements, SK-7718/7719 present versatility.
, nF ,μF, , ∼, −, BAT, AUTO, PH (SK-7718), DIFF,
2. ADVANCED TESTING FUNCTIONS
DH, MAX, MIN, OL and decimal point.
Peak Hold (SK-7718 only), Max/Min and Difference measurements
2. OPERATING PRINCIPLE : Σ⊿ Conversion.
are available as well as Display Hold.
3. 3. MEASURING PRINCIPLE : SK-7718 : True RMS (AC Coupling)
Easy Use and Reading
SK-7719 : Average Rectification
Handy compact body and 4000 count LCD with units and
4. SAMPLING RATE : 3 times/sec.
symbols. 5. RANGE SELECTION : SK-7718 : Autoranging
4.
DUST - PROOF AND WATER - RESISTANT CASES SK-7719 : Autoranging and Manual-ranging
Both models are designed of Dust-proof and Water-resistant to 6. POLARITY: Autopolarity, −symbol when minus, + symbol is implied.
protect PCB and switches. But not with Clamp Head. 7. OVERLOAD INDICATION : OL symbol is shown. (excluding AC/DC
5.
SAFETY DESIGN 600V, 1000A range)
Designed with user's safety in mind, CE Mark is approved 8. BATTERY WARNING : BAT symbol is shown.
complied with EMC and LVD (IEC 61010-1). 9. DISPLAY HOLD : Display is held by DH Key.
6.
AUTO POWER OFF 10. MAX/MIN : Maximum and Minimum Values are measured by
Power is automatically turned off after about 12 minutes of power ∼ ∼
MAX/MIN Key on A, A, V, V and Ω.
on. Battery Consumption is prevented when power-off is forgot. 11. PEAK HOLD : Up to /∼ 1500A, 1000V peak.
(SK-7718 only) Peak Value is measured at 10m Sec. in PH Mode.
1-3. UNPACKING AND INSPECTION 12. DIFF (Difference) : Desired value being measured is stored and
Before unpacking, examine the shipping carton for any sign of converted to read zero on LCD and only difference is shown with
damage. Unpack and inspect the instrument and accessories for proceeding measurements.
Also use this Key to take zero on DC Current or Peak Hold
measurements only when necessary.
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13. CONTINUITY TEST : Buzzer sounds in case less than approx. 50Ω ＊Range Selection (Manual-ranging) : SK-7719 only
14. OVERLOAD PROTECTION :
a. Current ; ∼ / 1500A rms (600V Line) for one minute. ＊Crestfactor : 400A less than 3, 1000A less than 1.5. (SK-7718 only)
b. Voltage ; ∼ / 900V rms for one minute. ＊Accuracy : 40∼400Hz ; add 1.5%rdg.
c. Resistance ; ∼ / 300V rms for one minute.
1-3. Frequency ( Hz )
15.             
DIELECTRIC STRENGTH : 5.55 kV (Sine Wave) for one minute Input
between Case and Input Terminals Range Accuracy Resolution Sensitivity
16. OPERATING TEMPERATURE & HUMIDITY : 0℃ to 40℃, 1.000Hz∼4.999Hz 1m Hz
less than 80% in non-condensing. 5.00Hz∼49.99Hz 10m Hz 5A rms
±0.2%rdg±2dgt
17. STORAGE TEMPERATURE & HUMIDITY : -20℃ to 60℃, 50.0Hz∼499.9Hz 100m Hz
less than 70% in non-condensing.
         
18. TEMPERATURE COEFFICIENT: When 0℃ to 18℃ and 28℃ to 0.500kHz∼1.000kHz 1 Hz
40℃, (Accuracy on condition of 23℃±5℃)×0.1/℃ ＊Max.Input 1000A rms ＊Autoranging only
       
19. SAFETY LEVEL : CE Mark authorized. IEC 61010-1 Overvoltage
Category 600V and EMC Test passed. 1-4. Peak Hold ( ∼ 1500A ) (SK-7718 only)
20. POWER SUPPLY : 9V 6F22 (S-006P) × 1 Range Resolution Accuracy (Pulse width:10ms) Max. Input
            
21. POWER CONSUMPTION : SK-7718 : Less than 90mW, approx. 25
hours. / SK-7719 : Less than 75mW, approx. 29 hours continuous 1000 A 1 A ±5.0%rdg±5dgt 1500A
operation. ＊Less than 50A is not specified. ＊2∼3 digits remain.
          LCD
22. AUTO POWER OFF : is automatically turned off under
power off condition after 12 minutes of power on. ∼
2. Voltage Measurements ( V / V → Hz → % → )
23. CONDUCTOR DIAMETER : 35mmφ.
24. DIMENSIONS & WEIGHT : 193(H)×60(W)×34.5(D)mm, 300g. 2-1. DC Voltage ( V)
Max. Input Input
25. OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES : 880 Line Separator, 940 Alligator Clips Range Accuracy Resolution Resistance Voltage

2-2. MEASUREMENT SPECIFICATIONS 400.0mV 0.1mV ≧100MΩ

(23℃±5℃, less than 80％ RH) 4.000 V 1mV ≒11MΩ
∼ 40.00 V ±1.0%rdg±3dgt 10mV 600V DC
1. Current Measurements ( A / A → Hz → ) 400.0 V 100mV ≒10MΩ
1-1. DC Current ( A) 600 V 1V
Max. Input
Range Resolution Accuracy Current ＊Range Selection (Manual-ranging) : SK-7719 only
400.0A 0.1A ±1.5%rdg±3dgt 400A DC
2-2. AC Voltage ( ∼V ) SK-7718 : True RMS (AC Coupling)
1000 A 1 A 400∼600A : ±1.5%rdg±3dgt 1000A DC SK-7719 : Average Rectification
601∼1000A : ±3.0%rdg±3dgt
Input Max. Input
＊Range Selection (Manual-ranging) : SK-7719 only Range Accuracy Resolution Resistance Voltage
4.000 V 1 mV ≒11MΩ
1-2. AC Current ( ∼A ) SK-7718 : True RMS (AC Coupling)
SK-7719 : Average Rectification 40.00 V ±1.0%rdg±5dgt 10 mV 600V rms
Range Resolution Accuracy (50/60Hz)
Max. Input 400.0 V （40∼400Hz) 100 mV ≒10MΩ
Current
400.0A 0.1A ±1.5%rdg±5dgt 400A rms 600 V 1 V
400∼600A :±1.5%rdg±5dgt ＊Crestfactor : 400V less than 3, 600V less than 2. (SK-7718 only)
1000 A 1 A 1000A rms
601∼1000A :±3.0%rdg±5dgt ＊Range Selection (Manual-ranging) : SK-7719 only
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2-3. Frequency ( Hz ) 5. Diode Tests ( )

Input
Range Accuracy Resolution Sensitivity Range Accuracy Resolution
Open Circuit Overload
Voltage Protection
1.000Hz∼4.999Hz 1 mHz 300V rms
5.00Hz∼49.99Hz 10 mHz 0∼1.5V ±5.0%rdg±5dgt 1mV ≦1.7V 1minute
50.0Hz∼499.9Hz ±0.2%rdg±2dgt 100mHz 5V rms
0.500kHz∼4.999kHz 1 Hz 6. Capacitance ( )
Open Circuit Overload
5.00kHz∼49.99kHz 10 Hz Range Accuracy Resolution Voltage Protection
＊Max.Input 300V rms ＊Autoranging only 50.00 nF 10pF
500.0 nF ±5.0%rdg 100pF 300V rms
2- 4. Duty Cycle ( ％ )
Input 5.000 μF   ±10dgt 1nF ≦1.7V 1minute
Range Accuracy Resolution Sensitivity Max. Input
50.00 μF 10nF
10％∼90％ ±2.0%rdg±2dgt 0.1％ 3Ｖ 300V rms
(Square wave) 100.0 μF 100nF
＊Frequency Range：1Hz∼1kHz ＊Autoranging only

2-5. Peak Hold ( ∼1000V ) (SK-7718 only)

3. NAME ILLUSTRATION
Range Resolution Accuracy (Pulse width:10ms) Max. Input
600 V 1 V ±5.0%rdg±5dgt 1000V SK-7718 CLAMP HEAD

3. Resistance (Ω)
Measurement Open Circuit SAFETY LIMIT
Range Accuracy Resolution Current Voltage Indicator
400.0 Ω ±1.5%rdg±5dgt 0.1Ω ≦0.3mA
4.000 kΩ 1Ω ≦40 μA
40.00 kΩ ±1.0%rdg±3dgt 10Ω ≦ 4 μA ≒0.4V SK-7718
P METER
  RMS FUNCTION Switch
AC / DC CLAM

∼ Hz
400.0 kΩ 100Ω ≦0.4μA V %

V Hz %

4.000 MΩ ±4.0%rdg±5dgt 1kΩ

≦40 nA OFF

40.00 MΩ ±6.0%rdg±5dgt 10kΩ SHIFT Key

＊Overload Protection：300V rms 1minute. PH Key ) A Hz
∼ Hz
A
MAX/MIN
DH
) DH Key
DIFF Key
＊Range Selection (Manual-ranging) : SK-7719 only SHIFT

EC）
DIFF（＞1S
EC）
PH（＞1S
4. Continuity ( ) LCD
Measurement Open Circuit
Range Buzzer Resolution Current Voltage

＜≒50Ω MAX/MIN Key V Hz ％

400.0Ω 0.1Ω ≦0.4mA ≒0.44V COM
CAT.
MAX 600V
MAX 300V

＊Overload Protection：300V rms 1minute.

Input Terminals
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 NOTE: When countinuous measurements more than 10 minutes
SK-7719 are necessary, set Function Switch to A, V or Ω position
CLAMP HEAD with SHIFT Key pressed on for less than one second.
APO symbol is not displayed on LCD and Auto Power Off
SAFETY LIMIT does not work during measurements.
Indicator
3. PH Key : Peak Value Measurements up to / ∼1500A, 1000V
(SK-7718 only)
AC / DC CLAM
SK-7719
P METER
  
FUNCTION Switch 3-1. Clamp Head is placed away from conductor and Input is
∼ Hz
V %
zero.
V Hz %

OFF
3-2. Under this condition, press PH Key for more than 1 second.
A Hz
DH Key About 2∼3A and PH symbol are shown on LCD.
SHIFT Key )
MAX/MIN Key ) ∼ Hz
A

SHIFT
RANGE
DH
DIFF Key 3-3. Open Clamp Head and clamp on a single conductor and
DIFF（＞1S
EC）
read Peak Value on LCD.
MAX/MIN
(＞1SEC） 3-4. Remove Clamp Head from the conductor and press PH Key
LCD
for more than 1 second. PH symbol disappears and PH Key
is canceled.
RANGE Key COM V Hz ％

MAX 300V
CAT.
MAX 600V 4. DH Key : Display Hold
Press this Key for less than 0.5 second. DH symbol is shown and
display is held. To cancel this Key, press it again.
Input Terminals
5. DIFF Key : Difference Measurements
DIFF Key is used to make Difference Measurements. When
measuring a value or applying a desired value into the instrument,
press DIFF Key for more than 1 sec and the input value is stored
Test Prods Test Leads(100-57)
and converted to read 0±1 digit on LCD with DIFF symbol
Test Plugs displayed. The difference between the stored value and a
Fig. 1 measuring value is displayed on LCD with proceeding
measurements.
1. FUNCTION Switch To cancel DIFF Key, press DIFF Key for more than 1 second.
Set FUNCTION Switch to a desired position, A, V or Ω and set it NOTE: When DIFF Key is on, DH Key or MAX/MIN Key can
to OFF position when measurements are finished. work.
NOTE: The Maximum input Values are the same even when
2. SHIFT Key : ∼ → Hz → ％, Ω → →   →
DIFF Key is on, do not make measurements that will
Press this Key to select Hz in Current Measurement, Hz and % in
exceed the maximum input values.
Voltage Measurement, and to select Ω, , , and Measurement.
−8− −9−

DIFF 8. LCD AUTO DH PH DIFF MAX MIN

Key DIFF ON
∼ 
/ V Xn−Xo is displayed BAT LPF
∼ 
/ A Xo＝Input Value kMΩ
Ω ＞1 sec. Xn＝Measuring Value ｎ
μ
PH (Peak Hold) Hz Ｆ
proceeding
Xn−Xo＝Difference
APO ％mVA
DIFF Key Fig. 2
Press for more than 1 sec.
AUTO ：Autoranging
6. MAX / MIN Key BAT ：Battery Warning
a. Max / Min Measurements ：Direct Current (DC) on Current and Voltage
Press MAX/MIN Key once when measuring. For SK-7719, keep − ：Minus symbol automatically shown when
pressing this Key for one second or more. MAX MIN symbol polarity is minus.
appears on LCD and MAX/MIN measurement starts. Each press of ∼ ：Alternating Current (AC) on Current and
this Key works in the following order. Voltage
To cancel MAX/MIN Key, press MAX/MIN Key for more than 1 APO ：Auto Power Off
second. DH ：Display Hold
NOTE: AUTO POWER OFF Function does not work when PH ：Peak Hold (SK-7718 only)
MAX/MIN Key is on. DIFF ：Difference Measurements
b. Max / Min Measurements + Display Hold MAX/MIN ：Max/Min measurements go on. Measuring
When measuring MAX/MIN value, press DH Key to hold the Value then is shown.
value. MAX ：Maximum Value
NOTE: To cancel DH Key, press DH Key again. MIN ：Minimum Value
：Continuitiy test
7. RANGE Key (Range Selection : SK-7719 only) ：Diode Test
Press RANGE Key to select Manual-ranging for current, voltage mV、V ：Units of Voltage
or resistance measurements. Ω、kΩ、MΩ ：Unit of Resistance
The default setting when turning on the power is Autoranging A ：Unit of Current
with "AUTO" indication on LCD. In Manual-ranging, this symbol Hz ：Frequency
disappears and necessary measurement ranges are selectable ％ ：Duty Cycle
in the following ways. ：Capacitance
1. Press RANGE Key before measurement. Decimal point
moves to the next digit by pressing this key. Confirm the 9. CLAMP HEAD
decimal point position and select the necessary range. Open CLAMP HEAD and clamp on a single conductor. When
2. Press RANGE Key during Autoranging measurement. The measuring DC current, make sure of the polarity so that the current
range under measurement is held. should flow in the conductor from Front Case (＋) to Rear Case (−)
To cancel Manual-ranging and go back to Autoranging, press according to the ⇒ (arrow) mark on the CLAMP HEAD.
RANGE Key again for 1 second or more until "AUTO" symbol NOTE : If two or three conductors are clamped into CLAMP HEAD
appears on LCD. at a time, the measurement becomes impossible.
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10. SAFETY LIMIT Indicator
Broken Wire
The line to protect yourself against electrical shock hazard. Do not
put your fingers over this line while current measurement. Cracks
Dust
11. Input Terminals
To measure DC/AC Voltage, insert Test Plugs of Test Leads into Grease
COM and V Terminals. To measure Ω, , , , insert Test
Plugs into COM and Ω, , , Terminals. Water and
Moisture Poor Insulation
! WARNING : INPUT Terminals are not used to measure Fig. 3
Current. For safety, remove Test Leads from INPUT Terminals
when measuring Current. ! WARNING 2. Warning for High Power Line Measurements

WARNING : Risk of Electric Shock exsists on the Terminal High Power Lines (High Energy Circuits) such as Distribution
marked with when voltage is being measured on COM and V Transformers, Bus Bars, Large Motors, etc. are very dangerous.
Terminals. High Power Line sometimes includes High Surge Voltage that
could induce explosive short in the instrument and could result in
4. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS shock hazard. When measuring voltage of High Power Line, do not
touch the Clamp Meter, its Test Leads or any part of the Circuit
Correct knowledge about electric measurements is necessary
while it is on.
because electric measurement is sometimes a very dangerous
work. To eliminate possibility of injury to the operator and damage ! WARNING 3. Warning for High Voltage Measurements
to the instrument, the following precautions and measurement
procedures must be taken. Misuse, abuse and carelessness Even if with Low Energy Circuits of electric/electronic appliances,
cannot be prevented by any written word and is fully the operator's heating elements, small motors, line cords and plugs, etc., High
responsibility. Observing the following precautions, take safe Voltage Measurements are very dangerous. Do not touch the
measurements. Clamp Meter, its Test Leads or any part of the Circuit while it is on.
Generally, shock hazard shall be considered to exist at any part
4-1. WARNINGS involving a potential in excess of 30V rms or 42.4V DC or peak and
! WARNING 1. Checks of Body and Test Leads where a leakage current from that part to ground exceeds 0.5mA.
Before every measurement, do not fail to confirm that Body of this
instrument and handle insulators of the attached Test Leads have ! WARNING 4. Dangerous Voltage Measurement Procedure
no cracks nor any other damage on them. Make sure that the body Always observe strictly the following measurement procedure when
and the handle insulators are free of dust, grease and moisture.
measuring dangerous voltage.
1. Before measurement, turn off power to the circuit to be
measured.
2. Insert Black Test Plug of Test Leads into COM Terminal and
Red Test Plug of Test Leads into V Terminal.

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3. Attach Black and Red Alligator Clips (optional) to both Test In case you want to measure live line, observe following
Prods of Test Leads. procedure.
4. Set FUNCTION Switch to ∼V position. 1. Place the instrument away from your body.
5. Confirm that the power of the circuit to be measured is OFF. 2. Set FUNCTION Switch to ∼V position.
Then, connect Black Alligator Clip to − (earth) side and Red 3. Take safety distance from the power or the circuit to be
Alligator Clip to ＋ (positive) side of the circuit to be measured. measured to prevent any part of your body from touching
6. Place the instrument away from your body, and do not touch it dangerous voltage.
with your hands. Also, take safety distance from the power 4. Attach Black Alligator Clip to Black Test Prod. Then, connect
source or the crcuit to prevent any part of your body from Black Alligator Clip to − (earth) side of the circuit to be
touching dangerous voltage. measured.
7. Turn on power to the circuit to be measured and read the voltage 5. Hold Red Test Prod with one hand and connect it to ＋ (positive)
on LCD. side of the circuit to be measured.
6. Read the voltage on LCD. Refer to the Fig 5.
7. When the measurement is finished, disconnect Red Test Prod
from the circuit and then disconnect Black Alligator Clip from the
circuit.
∼
V Hz %
Alligator
8 
 R
M S
Clips
∼
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SKTER
P ME
AM
CL

V Hz
/ DC
AC

∼V Hz
Hz
%

%
%
V
F
OF

A Hz
IN
DH
Test Alligator
∼A Hz X/M

SH
IFT
MA
（＞
DIFF
1SEC
）

Prods Clip
）
1SEC
（＞
PH
V
AUTO

z ％
V H
APO S
M
CO T. 18  
 RM
CA 600V
X SK-77

MAX
30
0V
MA

AC /

∼
DC
CLA

%
MP
METER

Test
V Hz
V Hz
%
Prod
OFF

A Hz
Fig. 4 ∼ Hz
A
MAX/M
IN
DH

SHIFT
C）
＞1SE
DIFF（
）
1SEC
PH（＞

AUTO
V

APO ％
V Hz 
8. When the measurement is finished, turn off power to the circuit COM
CAT.600V
MAX
0V

to be measured and discharge all capacitors in the circuit.

X 30
MA

9. Disconnect Alligator Clips of Test Prods from the circuit.

Fig. 5

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 ! WARNING 5. Correct Selection of FUNCTION Switch 4-2. GENERAL WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS
When taking measurements, always confirm that FUNCTION ! WARNING 1. Do not let the children use the instrument or
Switch is set to correct position. Do not measure voltage on Ω. those people who are unable to recognize the dangers of
. . position. Refer to the Figure 6. electric measurements.
Wall outlet ! WARNING 2. Do not make electric measurements in
a naked or barefooted state. This will give electric shock
hazard to the operator.
 R
MS
! WARNING 3. The points of Test Prods are sharp and
8 
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AC
/ DC
CL
AM
SKTER
P ME
dangerous. Do not get hurt with them.
∼V Hz %

V
Hz
%

F
! CAUTION 1. Do not polish the meter case, or attempt to
OF
DH

clean it with any cleaning fluid, gasoline, benzine, etc. If

Hz
A
IN
∼A Hz MA
X/M
）
1SEC
IFT （＞
SH DIFF

PH
（＞
1SEC
）
necessary, use silicon oil or antistatic fluid.
AUTO

V H
z ％ ! CAUTION 2. Avoid severe mechanical shock or vibration,
APO
M
CO

MA
X 30
0V
MA
T.
CA 600V
X
extreme temperature or very strong magnetic field.
! CAUTION 3. Remove the batteries when not in use for an
Fig. 6
extended time since the exhausted batteries might leak
! WARNING 6. Maximum Input Observance electrolyte and corrode the internal components.
Do not attempt to measure voltage or current that might exceed the
specified maximum input of the function being used. 5. MEASUREMENT PROCEDURES
5-1. PREPARATION FOR USE
! WARNING 7. Test Leads Disconnection
1. INSTRUCTION MANUAL !
Prior to changing FUNCTION Switch to another position when
measuring, or removing Rear Case for replacement of batteries, Prior to use, read INSTRUCTION MANUAL carefully and acquaint
always disconnect Test Leads from the circuit being measured. yourself with the specifications and functions of the instrument.
Especially, read and observe strictly the 「4. SAFETY
LIMIT INDICATOR PRECAUTIONS」.
! WARNING 8. LIMIT INDICATOR
2. BATTERY
Do not let the fingers exceed the One 9V 6F22 battery is furnished with this instrument. When the
Limit indicator when measuring
battery is consumed and a BAT symbol is shown on LCD, open
S
 RM
18  
SK-77
ER
MET
MP

current.
CLA
DC
AC /

∼
V Hz
%

Rear Case and replace the battery. Refer to 「6-2. BATTERY

%
Hz
V
OFF
∼
AA
∼ Hz

REPLACEMENT」 on page 28 to 29.

DH
A IN
MAX/M
FT
SHI
1SEC）
DIFF（＞

EC）
＞1S MIN
PH（ MAX LPF
DIFF
DH PH kMΩ
AUTO ｎ
μＦ
Hz 
BAT A
％mV

Fig. 7 APO

COM
V Hz 
.
CAT 600V
MAX
％

V
300
MAX

− 16 − − 17 −

3. TEST LEADS 6. POWER-ON INITIALIZE (effective for DC current measurement)

Always use Test Leads that complies with IEC specifications The instrument performs POWER-ON INITIALIZE automatically
( IEC 61010-031 and 600V∼) for safety. when turning on the power.
Insert Black Test Plug of Test Leads into COM terminal and Red This function is effective when turning on the power without any
Test Plug of Test Leads into V or Ω/ Terminal. Test Prods of inputs. If any inputs are applied to the instruments, it does not work
correctly. LCD will display 0±1 digit when INITIALIZE was done
Test Leads are connected to the circuit to be measured.
correctly. If LCD does not display it, turn the power on again or
It is good practice to use Black Test Lead for COM Terminal (− press DIFF Key.
polarity) and Red Test Lead for V or Ω/ Terminal (＋ polarity). NOTE: INITIALIZE sometimes does not work correctly due to some
CPU error even if no inputs are applied. If LCD displays 3
4. FUNCTION Switch
digits or more, use DIFF Key.
Set FUNCTION Switch to desired position and make certain that all
NOTE: For current measurements near the high current conductor,
display segments appear for one second. INITIALIZE does not work correctly. In this case, take the
NOTE: If the display does not appear or BAT symbol appears instruments away from the conductor, and turn the power on
when FUNCTION Switch is set to desired position, the again.
battery may be consumed. 7. OVERLOAD INDICATION
NOTE: Make certain that DH Key is not pressed ON. If DH Key is For Current and Voltage measurement, "OL" symbol IS NOT
operative, measurements can not be performed. displayed on LCD even if the input value exceeds their maximum
input value, 1000A AC/DC or 600V AC/DC.
5. AUTO POWER OFF
After about 12 minutes of last operation of FUNCTION Switch or ! WARNING
the other Keys, power turns off automatically (goes down in sleep Do not attempt to make any measurements that might exceed
condition and 0.01mW consumption) with LCD displayed off. the maximum value of the function being used to avoid
This function prevents battery consumption when power off is electrical shock hazard and/or damage to the instrument.
forgotten.
8. SYMBOL MARK
NOTE: To cancel AUTO POWER OFF to make continuous The following symbols shown on the instrument and in the
measurements longer than 10 minutes, set Function
instruction manual are listed in IEC 61010-1 and ISO 3864.
Switch to desired position with pressing SHIFT Key for
less than 1 second. ！ : Warning or Caution (refer to instruction manual.)
NOTE: Also AUTO POWER OFF does not work when MAX/ MIN
Key is on. Therefore, continuous measurements longer : Warning, risk of electric shock
than 10 minutes can be made with MAX/MIN Key pressed : Direct Current (DC)
on.
∼ : Alternating Current (AC)

∼ : DC and AC

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 : Earth (Ground)
: Double Insulation
∼
5-2. CURRENT ( A . A . Hz ) MEASUREMENTS 8   RM
S
SK-771
R
P METE
CLAM
AC / DC

∼
V Hz %

! WARNING V Hz %

Battery OFF

A Hz

Maximum Input Current of AC/DC Current Function is ∼ Hz

A DH

SHIFT
MAX/MIN

Starter
1000A(600V line). Do not attempt to measure any current that 1SEC ）
DIFF（＞
EC）
PH（＞1S

PH

might exceed 1000A AC/DC. Prior to measurements, read APO

A

carefully 「4. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS」of this instruction COM

V Hz ％
CAT.
MAX 600V
MAX 300V

manual to avoid electrical shock hazard and/or damage to the

instrument.

1. Set FUNCTION Switch to desired A or ∼A position. Fig. 8

∼
On AC position, LCD shows random digits. But this does not
affect the specified accuracy.
∼
5-3. VOLTAGE ( V V Hz % ) MEASUREMENTS
! WARNING
Test Leads are not required for Current Measurements. For ! WARNING
safety measurements, remove Test Leads from INPUT
Maximum Input Voltage of V function is 600V. Do not attempt
Terminals. Do not touch any part of the Power Line or the to measure voltage that might exceed 600V. Prior to
Circuit while it is on. measurements, read carefully 「4. SAFETY
2. Open CLAMP HEAD and clamp on a single conductor. PRECAUTIONS」of this instruction manual to avoid electrical
NOTE : If two or three conductors are clamped on at a time, the shock hazard and/or damage to the instrument.
measurement cannot be made.
1. Insert Black Test Plug into COM Terminal and Red Test Plug
NOTE : In case of measuring DC current, clamp on the conductor
into V . Hz . % Terminal.
with Front Case faced to + polarity. ∼
2. Set FUNCTION Switch to desired V or V position.
3. Read the current on LCD.
∼ Random digits are shown LCD. But, this does not affect the
4. Hz : Press SHIFT Key while A or A measurements.
specified accuracy.
5. Display Hold, Difference, Max/Min, Peak Hold (SK-7718 only)
3. Connect Black Test Prod to the negative (earth) side of the
and Range Selection (SK-7719 only) are available. Refer to DH
circuit being measured and Red Test Prod to the positive (high
Key, DIFF Key, MAX/MIN Key, PH Key and RANGE Key on
potential) side of the circuit.
page 8 to 10. In PH Mode, 2∼3A remain.
6. When measurements are finished, remove CLAMP HEAD from
the circuit and set FUNCTION Switch to OFF position.
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NOTE : When taking voltage measurements, always connect the 5-4. RESISTANCE (Ω) MEASUREMENTS
instrument IN PARALLEL with the circuit being
measured.
! WARNING
Do not measure Voltage on Ω     position. This will
! WARNING cause shock hazard to the operator and damage to the
When measuring dangerous voltage more than 220V, turn off instrument. In case in-circuit resistance is measured, turn off
power to the circuit to be measured and connect Test Prods to power to the circuit being measured and discharge all
the circuit using Alligator Clips (optional). Do not touch the capacitors in the circuit.
Clamp Meter, its Test Leads or any part of the Circuit while it is Prior to measurements, read carefully 「4. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS」
on. Refer to 「WARNING 4. Dangerous Voltage of this instruction manual.
Measurement Procedure」 on page 13 to 15.

1. Insert Black Test Plug into COM Terminal and Red Test Plug
4. Read the voltage on LCD.
∼ into Ω   Terminal.
5. Hz and % : When measuring V or V, press SHIFT Key to
2. Set FUNCTION Switch to Ω position.
measure Hz and %.
3. If the resistor to be measured is connected in a circuit, turn
6. Display Hold, Difference, Max/Min, Peak Hold (SK-7718 only)
off power to the circuit and discharge all capacitors in the
and Range Selection (SK-7719 only) are available. Refer to DH
circuit.
Key, DIFF Key, MAX/MIN Key, PH Key and RANGE Key on
4. Open one side of the resistor to be measured and connect
page 8 to 10.
Test Prods to both sides of the resistor (or circuit).
7. When measurements are finished, remove Test Prods from
5. Read the resistance on LCD.
the circuit and set FUNCTION Switch to OFF position.
6. Display Hold, Difference, MAX/MIN and Range Selection(SK-
7719 only) are available. Refer to DH Key,DIFF Key,
MAX/MIN Key and RANGE Key on page 8 to 10.
7. When measurements are finished, remove Test Prods from
the resistor (circuit) and set FUNCTION Switch to OFF
position. Then restore the circuit as it was.
S
8   RM
SK-771
R
P METE
CLAM
AC / DC

∼
V Hz %

V Hz %

OFF

A Hz
∼ Hz
A DH
MAX/MIN
SHIFT

1SEC）
DIFF（＞
EC）
PH（＞1S

AUTO

APO

V Hz ％
COM
CAT.
MAX 600V
MAX 300V

Battery
Fig. 9

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 6. When measurements are finished, remove Test Prods from
the circuit and set FUNCTION Switch to OFF position. Then
restore the circuit as it was.

 RMS
SK-7718  
METER
AC / DC CLAMP

∼ Hz
V %

V Hz %

OFF

A Hz
∼
A Hz
DH
MAX/MIN
SHIFT

）
DIFF（＞1SEC
PH（＞1SEC）

AUTO

k Ω

  RMS
APO
SK-7718
METER
AC / DC CLAMP

V Hz ％ ∼ Hz
COM V %

V Hz %
CAT.
MAX 600V
MAX 300V
OFF

A Hz
∼ Hz
A
DH

Resistance of SHIFT
MAX/MIN

C）
DIFF（＞1SE

Water Temperature PH（＞1SEC）

Sensor of Motorcar Fig. 10 Ω

APO

COM
V Hz ％
CAT.

5-5. CONTINUITY ( ) TESTS MAX 600V

! WARNING
Do not measure Voltage on Ω position. This will
cause electrical shock hazard to the operator and/or damage
to the instrument. In case continuity test is made, turn off Fig. 11
power to the circuit being measured and discharge all
capacitors in the circuit.
5-6. DIODE ( ) TESTS
1. Insert Black Test Plug into COM Terminal and Red Test Plug
into Ω     Terminal. ! WARNING
2. Set FUNCTION Switch to Ω    position.
Do not measure Voltage on Ω  position. If the
3. Press SHIFT Key once to display symbol on LCD.
diode is connected in a circuit, turn off power to the circuit and
4. Turn off power to the circuit and discharge all capacitors in the
discharge all capacitors in the circuit. Disconnect one side of
circuit.
the diode and test it.
5. Connect Test Prods of Test Leads to the circuit to be tested.
Buzzer sounds when the resistance value is less than approx.
50Ω.

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1. Insert Black Test Plug into COM Terminal and Red Test Plug
into Ω       Terminal. ＜Forward Connection＞
2. Set FUNCTION Switch to Ω position.
3. Press SHIFT Key twice to display symbol on LCD.
4. If the diode is connected in a circuit, turn off power to the circuit SK-7718
  RMS

and discharge all capacitors in the circuit and disconnect one

METER
AC / DC CLAMP

∼ Hz
Cathode

V %
Anode
V Hz %

side of diode from the circuit. OFF

A Hz

5. Connect Black Test Prod to Anode and Red Test Prod to ∼ Hz

A
MAX/MIN
DH
Black
Cathode of the diode being measured. This is Reverse
SHIFT

PH（＞1SEC）
DIFF（＞1SE
C）
Test Prod
Connection. Confirm that the LCD displays OL symbol. Refer to
the figure 13. APO
V
Red
V Hz ％

6. Reverse Test Prod connection to the diode being tested. This is

COM
CAT.
MAX 600V
Test Prod
Forward Connection. In case of Sillicon diodes, LCD displays
0.1V to 0.4V, and the diodes are judged good.
7. When measurements are fisnished, remove Test Prods from the
Fig. 13
diode and set FUNCTION Switch to OFF position.
5-7. Capacitance ( ) MEASUREMENTS

! WARNING
Do not measure Voltage on Ω    position. This will
＜Reverse Connection＞ cause electrical shock hazard to the operator and damage to
the instrument. Before taking capacitance measurements,
AC / DC CLAMP
SK-7718
METER
  RMS
remove power to the circuit being measured and discharge all
∼ Hz
V %

the capacitors in the circuit.

Cathode

V Hz %
Anode

OFF

A Hz
∼ Hz
A

SHIFT
MAX/MIN
DH

Red 1. Insert Black Test Plug into COM Terminal and Red Test Plug
  Terminal.
C）
PH（＞1SEC）
DIFF（＞1SE

Test Prod intoΩ   

APO
V 2. Set Function Switch to Ω    position.
COM
V Hz ％
3. Press SHIFT Key 3 times to display nF unit on LCD.
CAT.
MAX 600V Black
4. Press DIFF Key for more than 1 second to display 0±1 digit on
Test Prod
LCD only in case it shows more digits.
5. Remove power to the circuit being tested and discharge all
capacitors in the circuit.
Fig. 12 6. Open one side of the capacitor to be measured and connect
Test Prods of Probe Tester to the capacitor.
7. Read the capacitance on LCD.
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8. After measurements, set FUNCTION Switch to OFF position. 4. Remove Rear Case unscrewing the 4 screws.
NOTE : Measurement time takes longer to measure higher 5. Take out the worn-out battery from Battery Case.
capacitance. (Example : approx. 4 sec. at 10 μF, approx. 14 sec 6. Place one fresh 9V 6F22 battery in Battery Case.
at 90 μF.) NOTE : If the battery is installed in the wrong polarity, the
display will not be shown when FUNCTION Switch is
Capacitor turned on.
Do not leave the instrument in this condition as it
results in battery consumption.
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SKTER
P ME
8 
 RM
S
7. Replace Rear Case.
CLAM

NOTE : If the instrument is taken out of service for an extended

/ DC
AC

∼
V Hz
%

%
Hz
V
OFF

A Hz DH
time, remove the battery from Battery Case and store
∼ Hz
separately.
N
A MA
X/MI

IFT ）
SH 1SEC
（＞
DIFF

EC）
＞1S
PH（
μ
 Ｆ
AUTO

z ％
APO V H
M
CO
T.
CA 600V
X
MA

Fig. 14

6. MAINTENANCE
6-1. WARRANTY STATEMENT
The warranty statement for the Clamp Meter is printed on the last
page of the manual. Read it carefully before requesting a warranty
repair. 9V 6F22(S-006P)
6-2. BATTERY REPLACEMENT
! WARNING
To prevent electrical shock hazard, remove both Test Leads
9V 6F22
from external circuit connections and from the Input (S-006P)
Terminals before removing Rear Case to replace the NEDA 1604

batteries.
1. If the battery is consumed and BAT symbol is shown on LCD,
replace the battery.
Fig. 15
2. Remove both Test Leads from the circuit and from the
Terminals.
3. Set FUNCTION Switch to OFF position.
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6-3. PERIODICAL CHECK AND CALIBRATION

SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE NECESSARY STEPS
Periodical check and calibration are necessary to make safety
measurements as well as to maintain the specifications described No Display. Low Battery. Replace the battery.
on page 3 to 7.
(Refer to P28.)
It is recommended that the instrument may be checked and
calibrated once each year and/or after it is repaired. Periodical Battery is installed in Install battery in the
Check and Calibration services are available at KAISE the wrong polarity. correct polarity.
AUTHORIZED SERVICE AGENCY through your local dealer at a
cost basis charge. Readings are The contact of Plugs Confirm the contact
Pack the instrument securely in its original carton together with not stable on of Test Leads is bad. of Plugs.
descriptions of your name, address, telephone number and the
all functions.
service required, and ship prepaid to your local dealer. Influence of noise. Use a suitable shield
or keep away from
6-4. REPAIR noise.
Repair service, warranty or non-warranty, is available at KAISE
AUTHORIZED SERVICE AGENCY through your local dealer. FUNCTION If LCD displays less
Warranty repair is executed free of charge, but, non-warranty repair Switch is set than 3 digits, continue
is charged on the cost basis. to desired the measurement.
Pack the instrument securely in its original carton together with If LCD displays more
position and
descriptions of your name, address, telephone number, problem
LCD displays than 4 digits and
encountered and the service required, and ship prepaid to your local
dealer. some value INITIALIZE is not
under no performed exactly,
input being press DIFF Key to
When the instrument does not operate properly, the following
steps should be taken before returning the instrument for repair, applied. display 0±1 digit on
warranty or non-warranty. LCD and perform
measurements.
In this case, accurates
measurements are
ensured.

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 WARRANTY MEMO
The Clamp Meters, SK-7718/7719 are warranted in its entirety
against any defects of material or workmanship under normal use
and service within a period of one year after the date of purchase
of the instrument by the original purchaser. This warranty is
extended by KAISE AUTHORIZED DEALER only to original
purchaser or original user of the instrument on condition that the
Warranty Registration Card is completed and returned to the
authorized dealer within two weeks after the purchase of the
instrument new from the dealer. The obligation under this warranty
to be executed by KAISE AUTHORIZED DEALER is limited to
repairing or replacing the Clamp Meters SK-7718/7719 returned
intact to it, with transportation charge prepaid, and which to its
satisfaction is judged by it to have been thus defective. KAISE
AUTHORIZED DEALER and KAISE CORPORATION, the
manufacturer shall not otherwise be liable for any damages or
loss, consequential or otherwise. The foregoing warranty is
exclusive and in lieu of all other warranties including any warranty
of merchantability, whether expressed or implied.
This warranty shall not apply to any instrument or other article of
equipment which shall have been repaired or altered outside
KAISE AUTHORIZED SERVICE AGENCY, nor which has been
subject to misuse, negligence or accident, incorrect wiring by
users, or installation or use not in accord with instructions
furnished by the manufacturer.

KAISE AUTHORIZED DEALER

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

AC / DC
DIGITAL CLAMP METER

SK-7718
MODEL
422 Hayashinogo, Ueda City, Nagano Pref., SK-7719
386-0156, Japan

TELEPHONE : +81-268-35-1600(REP.)
FAX : +81-268-35-1603
E-mail : [email protected]
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Product specifications and appearance are subject to

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