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TRMS LEAKAGE CURRENT
CLAMP-ON METER
565
E N GL I S H
User Manual
Owner’s Record
The serial number for the Model 565 is located on the
backside of the instrument. Please record this number
and purchase date for your records.
CLAMP-ON METER MODEL 565
CATALOG #: 2117.56
SERIAL #: _________________________________
PURCHASE DATE: __________________________
DISTRIBUTOR: ______________________________
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION ............................... 3
1.1 International Electrical Symbols ............ 4
1.2 Receiving Your Shipment...................... 4
1.3 Ordering Information ............................. 4
2. PRODUCT FEATURES....................... 5
2.1 Description ............................................ 5
2.2 Model 565 Control Features ................. 6
2.3 LCD Display .......................................... 7
2.4 Button Functions ................................... 8
2.4.1 HOLD Button............................ 8
2.4.2 Backlight Button ....................... 8
2.4.3 MAX Button .............................. 9
2.4.4 Zero (Relative) Button .............. 9
2.4.5 Auto-OFF.................................. 9
3. SPECIFICATIONS ........................... 10
3.1 Electrical Specications ...................... 10
3.2 Mechanical Specications................... 12
3.3 Environmental Specications .............. 12
3.4 Safety Specications........................... 12
4. OPERATION.................................... 13
4.1 Precautions Before Use ...................... 13
4.2 AC Current Measurement ................... 14
4.2.1 Leakage Current
Measurement Examples ........ 15
4.3 AC Volt Measurement ......................... 18
4.4 DC Volt Measurement......................... 19
4.5 Resistance Measurement ................... 20
4.6 Continuity Measurement ..................... 21
4.7 Frequency Measuring Using
Current Input ....................................... 22
4.8 Frequency Measuring Using
Voltage Input....................................... 23
5. MAINTENANCE............................... 24
5.1 Warning............................................... 24
5.2 Cleaning .............................................. 24
5.3 Battery Replacement .......................... 25
Repair and Calibration....................................... 26
Technical and Sales Assistance ........................ 26
Limited Warranty ............................................... 27
Warranty Repairs............................................... 27
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CHAPTER 1
INTRODUCTION
Warning
• Read the user manual before operating and
follow all safety information.
• Only use the meter as specied in this user
manual.
• Never use this meter on a circuit with voltages greater than 600Vrms @ 50/60Hz.
• Never measure current while the test leads
are connected to the input jacks.
• Do not operate the meter if the case or tests
leads look damaged.
• Only use factory supplied leads.
• Check the rotary range switch and make
sure it is at the correct position before each
measurement.
• Do not perform resistance and continuity
test on a live circuit.
• Use extreme caution when measuring live
systems with voltages greater than 60VDC
or 30VAC.
• Use extreme care when working around bus
bars and bare conductors.
• Do not use the meter in over range/overload
conditions (OL).
• For accurate readings, change the battery
when the symbol appears.
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1.1 International Electrical Symbols
This symbol signies that the instrument is protected by double or reinforced insulation.
This symbol on the instrument indicates a
WARNING and that the operator must refer to the
user manual for instructions before operating the
instrument. In this manual, the symbol preceding
instructions indicates that if the instructions are
not followed, bodily injury, installation/sample and
product damage may result.
Risk of electric shock. The voltage at the parts
marked with this symbol may be dangerous.
1.2 Receiving Your Shipment
Upon receiving your shipment, make sure that the contents are consistent with the packing list. Notify your distributor of any missing items. If the equipment appears to
be damaged, le a claim immediately with the carrier and
notify your distributor at once, giving a detailed description of any damage. Save the damaged packing container
to substantiate your claim.
1.3 Ordering Information
Clamp-on Meter Model 565..................... Cat. #2117.56
Includes meter, test leads, two 1.5V AAA (LR03) batteries, user manual and soft carrying case.
1.3.1 Accessories and Replacement Parts
Leads, PTL-30........................................... Cat. #2118.92
Replacement Pouch .................................. Cat. #2118.94
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CHAPTER 2
PRODUCT FEATURES
2.1 Description
The TRMS Clamp-on Meter Model 565 is designed to
measure low AC currents, which are typically leakage currents in ground conductors. Low currents are measured
on the 60mA and 600mA ranges. Note the high sensitivity
of the probe: 10µA and 100µA. This is possible through
special jaw construction and in particular critical shielding of the jaws. At low measurement levels, shielding out
noise is critical for low sensitivity, accuracy and stability.
Leakage current may be measured on a ground conductor and through the vector sum on multi-conductors. On
a grounded system, clamp around the two or three conducting legs (not the ground conductor). The vector sum
of the load currents will cancel out, leaving the leakage
current measured.
The user may also use the Model 565 as a standard
clamp-on meter to 100Arms, plus standard VAC, VDC
ranges, resistance and continuity with a buzzer. In mAAC
and AAC, the user can activate a low-pass lter to ignore
all currents other than 50/60Hz. In this mode, only the
fundamental signal is measured. The difference between
the full frequency signal (WIDE displayed on LCD) and
Filtered mode (50/60Hz displayed on LCD) essentially
corresponds to the current attributable to Harmonics.
The Model 565 is ergonomic in design and ts well in the
hand. Also, one hand operation is possible. The jaw size
is compact yet designed to accommodate most known
ground conductors up to 1" (26mm) in diameter.
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2.2 Model 565 Control Features
1. Jaw assembly (Ø 1.10", 28mm)
2. Safety barrier anti-slip guard
3. Lever for jaw opening/closing
4. Backlight, Max hold and Zero buttons
5. LCD display
6. COM (Black) and Positive (Red) input terminal jack
7. Data hold button
8. Rotary range selector switch
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2.3 LCD Display
MAX
Low Battery
Auto-off Indicator
/
AUTO
Auto Range
MAX
Max Hold
HOLD
Data Hold
ZERO
Zero Indicator
KΩ
Continuity and Resistance
V
Voltage Indicator
mA A
Current Indicator
KHz
Frequency Indicator
50/60Hz WIDE
Filter Indicator
Overrange
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2.4 Button Functions
2.4.1 HOLD Button
This button has two functions.
First Function: HOLD feature
This function locks (holds) the present displayed value.
• To activate, press the HOLD button during the measurement. The HOLD symbol appears and the measurement is locked.
• To deactivate, press the HOLD button again.
Second Function: Frequency Selector feature
When high frequencies from equipment such as inverters are presented in the circuit under test, this instrument
measures AC current not just for only 50Hz or 60Hz but
harmonic frequency as well.
To eliminate the effect of such high frequency noise and
measure only the AC current of 50Hz or 60Hz fundamental frequency, a "high-cut" lter is built in this instrument.
• To activate the Frequency Selector feature, press and
hold down the HOLD button for approx 2 seconds until
the 50/60Hz symbol displays.
• To deactivate, press and hold down the button again
for approx 2 seconds. The meter will return to WIDE
mode operation.
Note: This feature is active on AAC and mAAC ranges
only.
2.4.2 Backlight Button
Press the button once to turn the backlight on. Press
it again to turn it off. When backlight is on, the meter will
automatically turn the backlight off after approx 180 seconds (3 minutes).
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2.4.3 MAX Button
This function records the maximum value during a measurement.
• To activate, press the MAX button during the measure-
ment.
• To deactivate, press the MAX button again.
2.4.4 Zero (Relative) Button
This function can be used to compare two voltage
measurements (e.g. to determine a voltage drop) or to
compensate for the resistance of the leads when making
low resistance measurements.
• To activate, press the ZERO button to enter the Zero
mode. The ZERO symbol will appear and Zero the
display. The reading is stored as a reference value for
subsequent measurements.
• To exit the Zero mode, press the ZERO button again.
2.4.5 Auto-OFF
The Model 565 will automatically shut down if there is no
activity for approximately 10 minutes .
• To disable the Auto-OFF function, turn the rotary
switch to OFF.
• Press and hold down the ZERO button and set the
rotary switch to any position other than OFF.
• The symbol disappears and the Auto-OFF feature
is deactivated.
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CHAPTER 3
SPECIFICATIONS
Reference Conditions: Accuracy given at 73°F ± 9°F, 80% RH, Conductor Centered in A, Sine wave 48-65Hz, No AC Magnetic Field,
External Magnetic Field <40A/m, True RMS (no DC component) for V,
A and mA accuracy are specied from 5% to 100% of range. Accuracy
add ±1% of Reading on Crest Factor 1.4<CF<3 at full-scale & CF<6
at mid-scale.
3.1 Electrical Specications
mA Current (TRMS, Auto-ranging)
Range Res Accuracy Max
60mA 10µA
1.2% Rdg ± 5cts (50 to 60Hz)
2.5% Rdg ± 5cts (50 to 500Hz)
3.5% Rdg ± 10cts (500 to 3kHz)
150Arms
600mA 100µA
Max Voltage to Ground: 600V
AC Current (TRMS, Auto-ranging)
Range Res Accuracy Max
10A 1mA
1.2% Rdg ± 5cts (50 to 60Hz)
2.5% Rdg ± 5cts (50 to 500Hz)
3.5% Rdg ± 10cts (500 to 3kHz)
150Arms
100A* 10mA
1.2% Rdg ± 5cts (50 to 60Hz)
2.5% Rdg ± 5cts (50 to 500Hz)
3.5% Rdg ± 10cts (500 to 3kHz)
*80 to 100A:
5.0% Rdg ± 5cts (50-60Hz)
Max Voltage to Ground: 600V
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AC Voltage (TRMS)
Range Res Accuracy Max
600V 0.1V
1.0% Rdg ± 5cts (50 to 60Hz)
1.2% Rdg ± 5cts (50 to 500Hz)
2.5% Rdg ± 5cts (500 to 3kHz)
660Vrms
Max Voltage to Ground: 600V
Input Impedance: 1MΩ, <50pF
DC Voltage
Range Res Accuracy Max
600V 0.1V 1% Rdg ± 3cts 660Vrms
Input Impedance: 1MΩ
Hz - Frequency (Auto-ranging)
Function Range Res Sensitivity Accuracy
A-Hz
0 to 100Hz 0.1Hz
10mArms min
0.5% Rdg
± 2cts
100 to 1kHz 1Hz
V-Hz
0 to 100Hz 0.1Hz
5Vrms min
100 to 1kHz 1Hz
Max Protection: 660Vrms, 150Arms
Resistance - Ohms (Ω)
Range Res Accuracy Test Voltage Overload
1kΩ 0.1Ω 1% Rdg ± 3cts 3.3VDC max 660Vrms
Continuity ( )
Range Res Buzzer Test Voltage Overload
1kΩ 0.1Ω < 35Ω ± 25Ω 3.3VDC max 660Vrms
Overload: is displayed and buzzer will sound
Nominal Sample Rate: 2 measurements/sec approx
MAX Sample Rate: 100 ms
Power Supply: Two 1.5V AAA (LR03) alkaline batteries
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Low Battery Indication: The symbol is displayed
when battery is below the required voltage
Battery Life: 45 hrs approx
Auto Power Off: 10 minutes approx with over-ride
3.2 Mechanical Specications
Digital Display: 4-digit LCD display (9999 max)
Display Backlight: LED with backlight; 180s Auto-OFF
Jaw Opening Size: 1.10" (28mm)
Dimensions: 8.5 x 2.5 x 1.18" (218 x 64 x 30mm)
Weight: 10 oz (280g) with batteries
3.3 Environmental Specications
Altitude: 2000m (6000ft)
Operating Temperature:
32° to 104°F (0° to 40°C), <80% RH, non-condensing
Storage Temperature:
14° to 140°F (-10° to 60°C), <70% RH, battery removed
3.4 Safety Specications
EN 61010-1 Ed. 2001, EN 61010-2-032 Ed. 2003
600V, Cat. III
Double Insulation; Pollution Degree 2
Altitude <2000m
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CHAPTER 4
OPERATION
4.1 Precautions Before Use
IMPORTANT WARNING
• DO NOT touch the voltage input
jacks when measuring current.
• DO NOT measure current while the
test leads are connected to the input
jacks.
• DO NOT touch the jaw’s magnetic
core when measuring voltage.
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4.2 AC Current Measurement
Remove test leads before measuring current.
• Turn the range switch to the or
range.
• Press the lever to open the jaws.
• Clamp the jaws around the conductor to be measured.
• To freeze the reading, push the HOLD button. Push
the button again to release.
Immediately unclamp the meter from the
conductor if " " is displayed.
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4.2.1 Leakage Current Measurement Examples
1. Measure branch leakage current (leakage from all
loads on branch)
2. Measure leakage current on load
3. Measure leakage current on load to Ground/Earth
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1. Measure branch leakage current (leakage from all
loads on branch)
2. Measure leakage current on load
3. Measure leakage current on load to Ground/Earth
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1. Measure branch leakage current (leakage from all
loads on branch)
2. Measure leakage current on load
3. Measure leakage current on load to Ground/Earth
NOTE: These drawings are for reference only. Jaw size may not
permit all measurements. Contact AEMC® Instruments for other
leakage current probes.
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4.3 AC Volt Measurement
WARNING: Maximum Input Voltage is 600VAC.
Do not exceed this voltage to avoid electrical
shock and/or damage to the instrument
• Turn the rotary range switch to the range.
• Insert the red test lead to the red "+" input jack and
the black lead to the black "COM" input jack.
• Bring the test probe tips into contact with the test
points.
WARNING: Immediately remove the leads from
the conductor if " " is displayed.
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4.4 DC Volt Measurement
WARNING: Maximum Input Voltage is 600VDC.
Do not exceed this voltage to avoid electrical
shock and/or damage to the instrument
• Turn the rotary range switch to the range.
• Insert the red test lead to the red "+" input jack and
the black lead to the black "COM" input jack.
• Bring the test probe tips into contact with the test
points.
WARNING: Immediately remove the leads from
the conductor if " " is displayed.
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4.5 Resistance Measurement
• Turn the rotary range switch to the range.
• Insert the red test lead to the red "+" input jack and
the black lead to the black "COM" input jack.
• Bring the test probe tips into contact with the sample
under test.
WARNING: When testing Resistance, make
sure that there is no power in the tested sample
or circuit (dead circuit). Also make sure the current is fully discharged. This may be checked by
using the voltage functions.
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4.6 Continuity Measurement
• Turn the rotary range switch to the range.
• Insert red test lead to the red "+" input jack and the
black lead to the black "COM" input jack.
• Bring the test probe tips into contact with the sample
under test.
• If the resistance is less than 40Ω, the beeper emits a
continuous sound.
WARNING: When testing Continuity, make sure
that there is no power in the tested sample or
circuit (dead circuit). Also make sure the current
is fully discharged. This may be checked by
using the voltage functions.
Short circuit
with beep
Open circuit
no beep
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4.7 Frequency Measuring Using
Current Input
• Turn the rotary range switch to the range.
• Press the lever to open the jaws.
• Clamp the jaws around the conductor to be measured.
WARNING: When performing a Frequency
measurement, you should either use the voltage
signal or current signal, but never both together.
If both sources are applied an error reading will
occur.
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4.8 Frequency Measuring Using Voltage Input
• Turn the rotary range switch to the range.
• Insert red test lead to the red "+" input jack and the
black lead to the black "COM" input jack.
• Bring the test probe tips into contact with the sample
under test.
WARNING: When performing a Frequency
measurement, you should either use the voltage
signal or current signal, but never both together.
If both sources are applied an error reading will
occur.
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CHAPTER 5
MAINTENANCE
5.1 Warning!
• Remove the test leads from any input and sample
before opening the case.
• Remove the clamp from any circuit.
• Do not operate the clamp-on probe without a battery
case cover.
• To avoid electrical shock, do not attempt to perform
any servicing unless you are qualied to do so.
• To avoid electrical shock and/or damage to the instrument, do not get water or other foreign agents into the
probe.
5.2 Cleaning
• To clean the probe, wipe the case with a damp cloth
and mild detergent.
• Do not use abrasives or solvents.
• Do not get water inside the case. This may lead to
electrical shock or damage to the instrument.
• Thoroughly dry all parts before using again.
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5.3 Battery Replacement
The symbol will appear on the LCD display when the
voltage drops below proper operating range. This indicates that the batteries need to be changed.
It is recommended to replace both batteries at the same
time.
• The meter must be in the OFF position and discon-
nected from any circuit or input.
• Place the meter face down and loosen the battery
cover screw with a at head screwdriver.
• Replace the batteries with two fresh 1.5V AAA (LR03)
batteries.
• Replace the battery compartment cover and tighten
down the screw.
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Repair and Calibration
To ensure that your instrument meets factory specications, we
recommend that it be submitted to our factory Service Center at
one-year intervals for recalibration, or as required by other standards or internal procedures.
For instrument repair and calibration:
You must contact our Service Center for a Customer Service
Authorization Number (CSA#). This will ensure that when your
instrument arrives, it will be tracked and processed promptly.
Please write the CSA# on the outside of the shipping container. If
the instrument is returned for calibration, we need to know if you
want a standard calibration, or a calibration traceable to N.I.S.T.
(Includes calibration certicate plus recorded calibration data).
Chauvin Arnoux®, Inc. d.b.a. AEMC® Instruments
15 Faraday Drive • Dover, NH 03820 USA
Tel: (800) 945-2362 or (603) 749-6434 (Ext. 360)
Fax: (603) 742-2346 or (603) 749-6309
E-mail: repair@aemc.com
(Or contact your authorized distributor)
Costs for repair, standard calibration, and calibration traceable to
N.I.S.T. are available.
NOTE: A CSA# must be obtained before returning any
instrument.
Technical and Sales Assistance
If you are experiencing any technical problems, or require any
assistance with the proper operation or application of your
instrument, please call, mail, fax or e-mail our technical support
hotline:
Chauvin Arnoux®, Inc. d.b.a. AEMC® Instruments
200 Foxborough Boulevard
Foxborough, MA 02035, USA
Phone: (800) 343-1391 or (508) 698-2115
Fax: (508) 698-2118
E-mail: techsupport@aemc.com
www.aemc.com
NOTE: Do not ship Instruments to our Foxborough, MA
address.
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Limited Warranty
The Model 565 is warranted to the owner for a period of one year
from the date of original purchase against defects in manufacture.
This limited warranty is given by AEMC® Instruments, not by the
distributor from whom it was purchased. This warranty is void if
the unit has been tampered with, abused or if the defect is related
to service not performed by AEMC® Instruments.
For full warranty coverage detail and
registration, go to www.aemc.com
What AEMC® Instruments will do: If a malfunction occurs within
the one-year period, you may return the instrument to us for
repair, provided we have your warranty registration information on
le or a proof of purchase. AEMC® Instruments will, at its option,
repair or replace the faulty material.
REGISTER ONLINE AT:
www.aemc.com
Warranty Repairs
What you must do to return an Instrument for Warranty
Repair:
First, request a Customer Service Authorization Number (CSA#)
by phone or by fax from our Service Department (see address
below), then return the instrument along with the signed CSA
Form. Please write the CSA# on the outside of the shipping container. Return the instrument, postage or shipment pre-paid to:
Chauvin Arnoux®, Inc. d.b.a. AEMC® Instruments
Service Department
15 Faraday Drive • Dover, NH 03820 USA
Tel: (800) 945-2362 (Ext. 360)
(603) 749-6434 (Ext. 360)
Fax: (603) 742-2346 or (603) 749-6309
E-mail: repair@aemc.com
Caution: To protect yourself against in-transit loss, we recommend you insure your returned material.
NOTE: All customers must obtain a CSA# before returning
any instrument.
02/05
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Chauvin Arnoux®, Inc. d.b.a. AEMC® Instruments
15 Faraday Drive • Dover, NH 03820 USA
www.aemc.com
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