AEMC 565 Operating Manual
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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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