TPI 285 TRMS Digital Clamp Meter with Bluetooth

Model: 285

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TPI 285 TRMS Digital Clamp Meter with Bluetooth

Model: 285

Designed for HVAC/R electrical troubleshooting, this compact True RMS clamp-on DMM measures voltage and amperage with Bluetooth connectivity for the TPI View app. It also features in-rush current measurement and non-contact voltage detection through the jaw for motor start-up checks and field safety.

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TPI 285 Offers

The TPI 285 is a compact True RMS clamp-on DMM built for HVAC/R technicians. With Bluetooth LE it pairs with the TPI View app, so you can test amperage draw on blower motors under normal operating conditions with the furnace door closed, instead of wrestling it open in poor light. True RMS delivers precise voltage and amperage readings, In-Rush Current measurement captures motor start-up, and Non-Contact Voltage detection through the jaw adds safety and convenience.

A backlit dual display keeps readings clear in any lighting, and the meter also handles Frequency with Duty Cycle, Min/Max/Avg recording, Temperature, Capacitance, and DC microamps. Rated CAT IV 600 V for demanding environments, the TPI 285 works with the TPI View app to display live readings, save measurements, and create GPS-tagged reports you can email or print to the optional A711BT printer.

Features

True RMS
In-Rush Current measurement
Non-Contact Voltage detection
Frequency with Duty Cycle
Min/Max/Avg recording
DC microamps measurement
CAT IV 600 V

Applications

HVAC systems
Electronics
Industrial machinery

TPI 285 Specifications

Measurement Specifications

AC Current

Range	Resolution	Accuracy
60 A	0.01 A	±(3% + 10 digits)
600 A	0.1 A	±(3% + 5 digits)

Frequency: 45 Hz to 450 Hz
Overload protection: 600 A AC maximum
Note: measured with the clamp; accuracy is with the conductor centered in the jaw within ±5% of center.

AC Voltage

Range	Resolution	Accuracy
6 V	0.001 V	±(1.2% + 3 digits)
60 V	0.01 V	±(1.2% + 3 digits)
600 V	0.1 V	±(1.5% + 3 digits)
750 V	1 V	±(1.5% + 3 digits)

Frequency: 45 Hz to 450 Hz
Input impedance: 10 MΩ

DC Voltage

Range	Resolution	Accuracy
6 V	0.001 V	±(0.5% + 2 digits)
60 V	0.01 V
600 V	0.1 V
1000 V	1 V

Input impedance: 10 MΩ

DC Microamps

Range	Resolution	Accuracy
60 µA	0.01 µA	±(1% + 2 digits)
600 µA	0.1 µA	±(1% + 2 digits)

Overload protection: 1.2 kΩ / PTC protected (self-resettable)
Note: measured with test leads.

Resistance

Range	Resolution	Accuracy
600 Ω	0.1 Ω	±(1.0% + 5 digits)
6 kΩ	0.001 kΩ	±(1.0% + 2 digits)
60 kΩ	0.01 kΩ
600 kΩ	0.1 kΩ
6 MΩ	0.001 MΩ	±(3.0% + 5 digits)
60 MΩ	0.01 MΩ	±(3.0% + 10 digits)

Overload protection: 600 V DC / 600 V AC peak

Continuity

Threshold to audible beep: approximately <7 Ω
Overload protection: 600 V peak

Diode Test

Test voltage: approximately 2.6 V
Test current: approximately 1 mA
Overload protection: 600 V peak
Measures the approximate forward bias of the diode and beeps when shorted.

Capacitance

Range	Resolution	Accuracy
6 nF	0.001 nF	±(5.0% + 20 digits)
60 nF	0.01 nF	±(5.0% + 20 digits)
600 nF	0.1 nF	±(3.0% + 5 digits)
6 µF	0.001 µF
60 µF	0.01 µF
600 µF	0.1 µF
6 mF	0.001 mF	±(7.0% + 10 digits)
60 mF	0.01 mF	±(10.0% + 20 digits)

Overload protection: 600 V DC / 600 V AC peak

Frequency

Range	Resolution	Accuracy
60 Hz	0.01 Hz	±(0.5% + 2 digits)
600 Hz	0.1 Hz
6 kHz	0.001 kHz
60 kHz	0.01 kHz
600 kHz	0.1 kHz
6 MHz	0.001 MHz

Overload protection: 600 V DC / 600 V AC peak

Duty Cycle

Range	Resolution	Accuracy
5% to 95% (<600 Hz)	0.1%	±(1.0% + 2 digits)
10% to 90% (600 Hz to 6 kHz)
20% to 80% (6 kHz to 60 kHz)

Overload protection: 600 V DC / 600 V AC peak

Temperature

Range	Resolution	Accuracy
-49.9 to -0.1°C	0.1°C	±(2.0% + 3°C)
0.0 to 99.9°C	0.1°C	±(1.0% + 1°C)
100 to 999°C	1°C	±(1.0% + 2°C)
-57.9 to 31.9°F	0.1°F	±(2.0% + 5.4°F)
32.0 to 211.9°F	0.1°F	±(1.0% + 1.8°F)
212 to 1830°F	1°F	±(1.0% + 4°F)

Overload protection: 600 V DC / 600 V AC peak

Non-Contact Voltage

Detects AC voltage greater than 50 V. Audible and visual indication.

General Specifications

Display

6000 count dual display LCD with backlight

Bluetooth LE

4.2

Maximum Voltage to Ground

1000 V DC / 750 V AC

Battery Type

9 V alkaline (NEDA 1604)

Battery Life

Approximately 90 hours (no backlight or Bluetooth)

Environmental Conditions

Operating temperature: 32°F to 113°F (0°C to 40°C)
Storage temperature: -4°F to 140°F (-20°C to 60°C)
Relative humidity: 80% non-condensing
Altitude: 6562 feet maximum (2000 meters maximum)

IP Rating

IPX0 per IEC 60529

Dimensions

9.9 x 2.5 x 1.4" (252 x 64 x 36 mm)

Weight

0.79 lbs (358 g)

Safety & Compliance

Overvoltage Category

CAT III 750 V AC / 1000 V DC; CAT IV 600 V AC/DC; Pollution Degree 2 (IEC 61010-1, UL 61010-1)

Agency Approvals

cULus Listed (E188344); CE; UKCA

FCC ID

QOQBGM113

Industry Canada ID

5123A-BGM113 / 209-J00204

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What's included with the TPI 285

285 Clamp Meter
Test Lead Set
Temperature Probe (K-type)
Carrying pouch
Battery and fuse
Instruction Manual
3-year warranty

datasheet for the TPI 285 TRMS Digital Clamp Meter with Bluetooth manual for the TPI 285 TRMS Digital Clamp Meter with Bluetooth

Description ➕➖

TPI 285 Offers

Features

True RMS
In-Rush Current measurement
Non-Contact Voltage detection
Frequency with Duty Cycle
Min/Max/Avg recording
DC microamps measurement
CAT IV 600 V

Applications

HVAC systems
Electronics
Industrial machinery

Specifications ➕➖

TPI 285 Specifications

Measurement Specifications

AC Current

Range	Resolution	Accuracy
60 A	0.01 A	±(3% + 10 digits)
600 A	0.1 A	±(3% + 5 digits)

Frequency: 45 Hz to 450 Hz
Overload protection: 600 A AC maximum
Note: measured with the clamp; accuracy is with the conductor centered in the jaw within ±5% of center.

AC Voltage

Range	Resolution	Accuracy
6 V	0.001 V	±(1.2% + 3 digits)
60 V	0.01 V	±(1.2% + 3 digits)
600 V	0.1 V	±(1.5% + 3 digits)
750 V	1 V	±(1.5% + 3 digits)

Frequency: 45 Hz to 450 Hz
Input impedance: 10 MΩ

DC Voltage

Range	Resolution	Accuracy
6 V	0.001 V	±(0.5% + 2 digits)
60 V	0.01 V
600 V	0.1 V
1000 V	1 V

Input impedance: 10 MΩ

DC Microamps

Range	Resolution	Accuracy
60 µA	0.01 µA	±(1% + 2 digits)
600 µA	0.1 µA	±(1% + 2 digits)

Overload protection: 1.2 kΩ / PTC protected (self-resettable)
Note: measured with test leads.

Resistance

Range	Resolution	Accuracy
600 Ω	0.1 Ω	±(1.0% + 5 digits)
6 kΩ	0.001 kΩ	±(1.0% + 2 digits)
60 kΩ	0.01 kΩ
600 kΩ	0.1 kΩ
6 MΩ	0.001 MΩ	±(3.0% + 5 digits)
60 MΩ	0.01 MΩ	±(3.0% + 10 digits)

Overload protection: 600 V DC / 600 V AC peak

Continuity

Threshold to audible beep: approximately <7 Ω
Overload protection: 600 V peak

Diode Test

Test voltage: approximately 2.6 V
Test current: approximately 1 mA
Overload protection: 600 V peak
Measures the approximate forward bias of the diode and beeps when shorted.

Capacitance

Range	Resolution	Accuracy
6 nF	0.001 nF	±(5.0% + 20 digits)
60 nF	0.01 nF	±(5.0% + 20 digits)
600 nF	0.1 nF	±(3.0% + 5 digits)
6 µF	0.001 µF
60 µF	0.01 µF
600 µF	0.1 µF
6 mF	0.001 mF	±(7.0% + 10 digits)
60 mF	0.01 mF	±(10.0% + 20 digits)

Overload protection: 600 V DC / 600 V AC peak

Frequency

Range	Resolution	Accuracy
60 Hz	0.01 Hz	±(0.5% + 2 digits)
600 Hz	0.1 Hz
6 kHz	0.001 kHz
60 kHz	0.01 kHz
600 kHz	0.1 kHz
6 MHz	0.001 MHz

Overload protection: 600 V DC / 600 V AC peak

Duty Cycle

Range	Resolution	Accuracy
5% to 95% (<600 Hz)	0.1%	±(1.0% + 2 digits)
10% to 90% (600 Hz to 6 kHz)
20% to 80% (6 kHz to 60 kHz)

Overload protection: 600 V DC / 600 V AC peak

Temperature

Range	Resolution	Accuracy
-49.9 to -0.1°C	0.1°C	±(2.0% + 3°C)
0.0 to 99.9°C	0.1°C	±(1.0% + 1°C)
100 to 999°C	1°C	±(1.0% + 2°C)
-57.9 to 31.9°F	0.1°F	±(2.0% + 5.4°F)
32.0 to 211.9°F	0.1°F	±(1.0% + 1.8°F)
212 to 1830°F	1°F	±(1.0% + 4°F)

Overload protection: 600 V DC / 600 V AC peak

Non-Contact Voltage

Detects AC voltage greater than 50 V. Audible and visual indication.

General Specifications

Display

6000 count dual display LCD with backlight

Bluetooth LE

4.2

Maximum Voltage to Ground

1000 V DC / 750 V AC

Battery Type

9 V alkaline (NEDA 1604)

Battery Life

Approximately 90 hours (no backlight or Bluetooth)

Environmental Conditions

Operating temperature: 32°F to 113°F (0°C to 40°C)
Storage temperature: -4°F to 140°F (-20°C to 60°C)
Relative humidity: 80% non-condensing
Altitude: 6562 feet maximum (2000 meters maximum)

IP Rating

IPX0 per IEC 60529

Dimensions

9.9 x 2.5 x 1.4" (252 x 64 x 36 mm)

Weight

0.79 lbs (358 g)

Safety & Compliance

Overvoltage Category

CAT III 750 V AC / 1000 V DC; CAT IV 600 V AC/DC; Pollution Degree 2 (IEC 61010-1, UL 61010-1)

Agency Approvals

cULus Listed (E188344); CE; UKCA

FCC ID