Can this be used in cars to detect dc voltages running in the wire? What's the lowest DC voltage can it read or detect?
163137
Sensor function detects AC 24volt or higher, DMM can be set to DC but you need to touch copper (puncher insulation) and have a return(use both probes).
163138
You use the term "running" it will read the AC or DC voltage on any wire it can contact, but it will not tell you the current level running in the wire.
163139
It can read DC voltage by direct contact to the conductor. In short, the proximity detector cannot detect DC voltage like that used in car electrical systems.
163140
Reading the marketing "features" lead me to think this tool was actually able to read and display voltages by way of induction. But it turns out to be a probe tip contact type voltmeter of good quality with an inductive AC voltage detector mode similar to any other inductive voltage detector. To read and display any voltage be it AC or DC the probe tips must contact surfaces to get a reading.
174999
I bough for use on automotive service only which use DC ...so ..on AC I have no tried
327173
Depends on where you are planning to wire it in. I would suggest you watch tutorials videos and buy a voltmeter. Everything else, you can do it!
967587
No, absolutely not. This is a stand alone tool for electrical circuit testing on all vehicles. It checks circuits for power, for grounds, for opens, and shorts. You can also power up a circuit with the Power Probe, and then check for continuity. -- An essential tool for automotive electrical troubleshooting.
28476
uh, No. Cars runs at 13.8VDC nominal (10v to 14V), these DJ lights run at 12.0VDC max.
1784641
No, your dash cam runs on DC current, which your car provides. I run a 5V wireless charger on mine. The red wire will go to the positive lead on your dash cam and you will ground the negative lead from your cam.
1539796
This cord is used for 120v AC (household current) not for 12v DC that would power your car. Sorry I can't help more than that.
1266134
Sure ...just hook it up to the battery to monitor your voltage...you can also hook it to cigar lighter...that should direct connect to the battery when car is on
1606351
What would u like to know. I have purchased this unit to conduct leakage test of dc current in the auto motive field
1715887
Yes. It's s 2 wire 12vdc. You'd have to tie it into the headlight. Minimal amperage draw with LEDs, so no risk of to much draw.
241296
I bought it for a low voltage application...using 12vdc. It does not specify on the device the rating.
1904726
sorry I'm not that savy with what your saying. Should I put a volt meter on the 2 lines and physically trip the sensor itself and look for a voltage spike or a contunity test doing the same thing?
1665215
The unit is designed to measure voltage, amperage, resistance (ohms), dc, ac, at all levels. So whether it is a computer, TV, Stereo, outlets or lights it is a terrific tool to diagnose problems in those areas assuming you know with the readings should be. I used it to measure brownouts in my neighborhood when the power company would lower the voltage during peak demand periods. I saw the voltage drop from a normal 120 VAC to 108 and when I lost some electronics, the power company reimbursed me. As voltage drops current increases (ohms law) so the electronics get fried. I hope his helps.
2206635
When we received our meter it failed to work at all.The supplier decided not to send a replacement siting shipping costs to effect the return and ship a replacement. But it was intended to be used for a voltage monitor on our sailboat. I'm sure it can be used in a car.
2067296
Couldn't tell ya. I never plug mine in. Don't like the wires. It warns me from a mile away over rolling hills and that is enough for me. (That is if he is checking cars ahead of me.)
2163879
It will measure current well under 5A DC. I've been told clamp on meters aren't very accurate and I think this is compounded at lower currents when the coil is influenced by other stray fields. When I went outside and did a little testing with my trickle charger (and leadtype multimeter in series) I found that it's quite accurate (within 10%) down to 0.5A but when I got to the 0.05A it was out by up to 75%. I think your results will vary depending on environment.
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It probably doesn't auto detect mulit-voltage sources. It's only using 110-120 volts.