AEMC 605 Users Manual

Download

 POWER CLAMP -ON METER

User Manual

ENGLISH

605

CONTENTS

RECEIVING YOUR SHIPMENT ........................................................................... 8

ORDERING INFORMATION ................................................................................ 8

1 PRESENTATION .......................................................................................... 9

1.1 THE ROTARY SWITCH ............................................................................... 10

1.2 THE FUNCTION BUTTONS ........................................................................ 11

1.3 THE DISPLAY .............................................................................................. 12

1.3.1 Display Symbols ........................................................................... 12

1.3.2 Measurement Capacity Exceeded (OL) ........................................ 13

1.4 THE TERMINALS ........................................................................................ 14

2 THE BUTTONS ........................................................................................... 15

2.1

2.2 (YELLOW) BUTTON (SECOND FUNCTION) ............................................ 16

2.3 BUTTON ............................................................................................. 16

2.4 BUTTON ............................................................................................. 17

2.4.1 Normal Mode ................................................................................ 17

2.4.2 The MAX/MIN Mode + Activation of the HOL D Mode ................... 18

2.4.3 Access to the True Inrush® Mode ( set to ) ................... 18

2.5

2.5.1 Normal Mode ................................................................................ 19

2.5.2 The Hz Function + Activation of the HOLD Mode ......................... 19

2.6 BUTTON ........................................................................................... 20

3 USE ............................................................................................................. 21

3.1 INSTALLING THE BATTERIES ................................................................... 21

3.2 TURNING THE CLAMP-ON METER ON .................................................... 21

3.3 TURNING THE CLAMP-ON METER OFF .................................................. 21

3.4 CONFIGURATION ....................................................................................... 22

3.4.1 Configuring the Maximum Resistance for Continuity .................... 22

3.4.2 Auto Power OFF ........................................................................... 22

3.4.3 Configuring the Threshold for True InRush® Measurement .......... 22

3.4.4 Default Configuration .................................................................... 23

3.5 VOLTAGE MEASUREMENT (V) ................................................................. 23

3.6 CONTINUITY TEST ............................................................................... 24

3.6.1 Lead Resistance Compensation ................................................... 25

3.7 RESISTANCE MEASUREMENT Ω ............................................................. 25

3.8 DIODE TEST ......................................................................................... 26

3.9 CURRENT MEASUREMENT (A) ................................................................ 26

3.9.1 AC Measurement .......................................................................... 26

3.9.2 DC or AC+DC Measurement ....................................................... 27

BUTTON ............................................................................................... 15

BUTTON ............................................................................................. 19

STARTING CURRENT OR OVERCURRENT (True InRush

3.10

MEASUREMENT ......................................................................................... 28

3.11 POWER MEASUREMENTS W, VA, VAR AND PF ....................................... 29

3.11.1 Single-Phase Power Measurement ............................................... 29

3.11.2 Balanced 3-Phase Power Measurement ....................................... 30

PHASE ROTATION MODE ............................................................... 31

3.12

3.13 FREQUENCY MEASUREMENT (HZ) ......................................................... 32

3.13.1 Frequency Measurement (V) ........................................................ 32

3.13.2 Frequency Measurement (A) ........................................................ 32

3.13.3 Frequency Measurement (W) ....................................................... 33

3.14 MEASUREMENT OF THE LEVEL OF HARMONICS (THD) AND

FREQUENCY OF THE FUNDAMENTAL (NETWORK) ..................... 34

THE

3.14.1 Measurement of THD and Frequency of the Fundamental (V) ..... 34

3.14.2 Measurement of THD and Frequency of the Fundamental (A) ..... 34

4 SPECIFICATIONS ...................................................................................... 36

4.1 REFERENCE CONDITIONS ....................................................................... 36

4.2 SPECIFICATIONS UNDER THE REFERENCE CONDITIONS ................. 36

4.2.1 DC Voltage Measurement ............................................................. 36

4.2.2 AC Voltage Measurement ............................................................. 37

4.2.3 AC+DC Voltage Measurement ...................................................... 37

4.2.4 DC Current Measurement ............................................................. 38

4.2.5 AC Current Measurement ............................................................. 38

4.2.6 AC+DC Intensity Measurement .................................................... 39

4.2.7 True Inrush® Measurement ........................................................... 39

4.2.8 Continuity Measurement ............................................................... 40

4.2.9 Resistance Measurement ............................................................. 40

4.2.10 Diode test ...................................................................................... 40

4.2.11 Active DC Power Measurements .................................................. 41

4.2.12 Active AC Power Measurements .................................................. 41

4.2.13 Active AC+DC Power Measurements ........................................... 42

4.2.14 Measurement of Apparent AC Po wer ........................................... 43

4.2.15 Measurement of Apparent AC+DC Power .................................... 43

4.2.16 Measurement of Reactive AC Power ............................................ 43

4.2.17 Measurement of reactive AC+DC power ....................................... 44

4.2.18 Calculation of the Power Factor .................................................... 45

4.2.19 Frequency Measurements ............................................................ 45

4.2.20 Specifications in THDr .................................................................. 46

4.2.21 Specifications in THDf ................................................................... 46

4.2.22 Indication of order of the phases ................................................... 46

4.3 ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS .............................................................. 47

4.4 MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS .............................................................. 47

4.5 POWER SUPPLY ........................................................................................ 47

4.6 COMPLIANCE WITH INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS ............................. 47

4.7 ENVIRONMENTAL VARIATIONS ............................................................... 48

)

5 MAINTENANCE .......................................................................................... 49

5.1 WARNING .................................................................................................... 49

5.2 CLEANING ................................................................................................... 49

5.3 REPLACEMENT OF THE BATTERIES ...................................................... 49

6 REP AIR AND CAL IBRATION .................................................................... 50

7 TECHNICAL AND SALES ASSISTANCE .................................................. 50

8 LIMITED WARRANTY ................................................................................ 51

9 WARRANTY REPAIRS .............................................................................. 51

Thank you for purchasing a Model 605 Clamp-on Meter.

For best results from your instrument and for your safety, read the enclosed operating instructions carefully an d comply with the precautions for use. These products must be only used by qualified and trained users.

Meanings of the symbols used on the device

CAUTION - Risk of Danger! Indicates a WARNING and that the operator

must refer to the user manual for instructions before operating the instrument in all cases where this symbol is marked.

Risk of electric shock. The voltage at the parts marked with this symbol may be dangerous.

Refers to a type A current sensor. This symbol signifies that application around and removal from HAZARDOUS LIVE conductors is permitted.

1.5 V battery

The CE marking indicates compliance with European directives

Double insulation or reinforced insulation In the European Union, this product is subject to a separate collection

system for recycling electrical and electronic components In accordance with directive WEEE 2002/96/EC

AC – Alternating current AC and DC – Alternating and direct current Ground/Earth

PRECAUTIONS FOR USE

This device complies with safety standards IEC-61010-1 and 61010-2-032 for voltages of 1000V in category IV at an altitude of less than 2000m, indoors, with a degree of pollution not exceeding 2. These safety instructions are intended to ensure the safety of persons and proper operation of the device.

 The operator and/or the responsible authority must carefully read and clearly

understand the various precautions to be taken in use.

 If this ins trument is used other than as specified, the protection it provides may be

compromised, thereby endangering you.

 Do not use the instrument in an explosi ve atmos phere or in the pres ence of flammable

gases or fumes.

 Do not use the instrument on networks of which the voltage or category exceeds those

mentioned.

 Do not exceed the rated ma ximum voltages and currents between terminals or with

respect to earth.

 Do not use the i nstrument if it appears to be damaged, incomplete, or not properly

closed.

 Before each use, check the condition of the insulation on the leads, housing, and

accessories. Any element of which the insulation is deteriorated (even partiall y) must be set aside for repair or scrapped.

 Use leads and ac cessories rated for voltages and categories at least equal to those of

the instrument. If not, an accessory of a lower category lowers the category of the combined Clamp + accessory to that of the accessory.

 Observe the environmental conditions of use.  Do not modif y the instrument and only use factory replacement parts. Repairs and

adjustments must be done by approved qualified personnel.

 Replace the batt eries as soon as the symbol app ears on the display of the unit.

Disconnect all leads before opening the battery compartment cover.

 Use personal protective equipment when conditions require.  Keep your hands away from the unused terminals of the instrument.  When handling the tes t probes, alligator clips, and clamp ammeters , keep your fingers

behind the physical guard.

 As a safety measure, and to avoid repeated overloads on the inputs of the device,

configuration operations should only be performed when the device is disconnected from all dangerous voltages.

MEASUREMENT CATEGORIES

Definitions of the measurement categories:

CAT IV: Circuits supplying the low-voltage installation of the building. Example: power lines, meters, and protection devices.

CAT III: Power supply circuits in the installation of the building.

Example: distribution panel, circuit-breakers, fixed industrial machines or devices.

CAT II: Circuits directly connected to the low-voltage installation.

Example: power supply to household electrical appliances and portable tools.

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, file 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.

ORDERING INFORMATION

Clamp-on Meter Model 605 .......................................................... Cat. #2139.60

Includes set of 2 color-coded silicone insulated test leads, test probes and alligator clips, soft carrying case, 4x1.5V AA batteries and user manual.

Replacement Parts:

Soft Carrying Case ......................................................................................... Cat. #2139.72

Set of 2 Color-coded Silicone Test Leads, Test Probes & Alligator Clips ........ Cat. #2152.05

Set of 2 Color-coded Silicone Test Leads (Red/Black) 5’ ................................ Cat. #2152.15

Clip – Safety Alligator - Black ......................................................................... Cat. #2140.53

Clip – Safety Alligator - Red ............................................................................ Cat. #2140.52

Black Test Probe ............................................................................................ Cat. #5000.30

Red Test Probe .............................................................................................. Cat. #5000.31

1 PRESENTATION

ring marks

The Clamp-on Meter Model 605 is a 6000-count pr

ofessional electrical measuring

instrument that combines the following functions:

 Current measurement  Measurement of InRush current / overcurrent (True InRush  Voltage measurement  Frequency measurement  Measures harmonic distortion (THD)  Continuity test with buzzer  Resistance measurement  Diode test  Power measurements (W, VA, var and PF)  Phase order indication

Item

Jaws with cente

(see connection principles)

2 Physical Guard 3 Rotary Function Switch 1.1 4 Function Buttons 2 5 Backlit Display 1.3 6 Input Terminals 1.4 7 Trigger -

)

Designation See §

3.5 to

3.12

Figure 1: Clamp-on Meter Model 605

1.1 THE ROTARY SWITCH

1 2 3 4 5

The rotary switch has six positions. To access the , , , , functions, set the switch to th e desired function. The functi ons are described in the table below.

Figure 2: The Function Rotary Switch

Item Function See §

1 OFF mode – Turns the clamp-on meter off 3.3 2 AC, DC, AC+DC voltage measurement (V) 3.5 3 Continuity test

Resistance measurement Ω

Diode test 4 AC, DC, AC+DC current measurement (A) 3.9 5 Power measurements (W, var, VA) and calculation of the

power factor (PF) AC, DC, AC+DC

Phase rotation order indicator -

3.6

3.7

3.8

3.11

3.12

1.2 THE FUNCTION BUTTONS

1 2 3

4 5

Figure 3: The Function Buttons

Item Function See §

1 Holds the last value on the display

Zero correction A

DC/AAC+DC/WDC/WAC+DC

Lead resistance compensation in the continuity and ohmmeter functions

2 Selects the type of measurement and configuration

functions (AC, DC, AC+DC)

Selection of single-phase or 3-phase measurement 3 Enables/disables display backlighting 2.3 4 Enables/disables the MAX/MIN/PEAK mode

Enables/disables the True InRush

mode in current

measurement (A)

5 Performs Frequency measurements (Hz) and selects

measurement of harmonic distortion (THD)

Display of the powers W, VA, var and PF 6 Activation of ΔREL mode – Displays differential and

relative values

2.1

3.9.2

3.6.1

2.2

2.4

2.5

2.6

1.3 THE DISPLAY

AC+DC

Alternating and direct current or voltage

∆

PEAK+

Maximum peak value

Figure 4: The Display

Item Function See §

1 Mode selection display 2 2 Display of the measurement value and unit 3.5 to 3.12 3 Display of the MAX/MIN/PEAK modes 2.4 4 Type of measurement (AC or DC) 2.2 5 Total 3-phase power measurements 3.11.2 6 Selected resistance mode display 1.1 7 Low battery indication 5.3

1.3.1 Display Symbols

Symbol Designation

AC Alternating current or voltage DC Direct current or voltage

REL

Ref

Max Maximum DC or RMS value

Min Minimum DC or RMS value

Relative value, with respect to a reference Reference value Storage of the values and display hold

PEAK-

Minimum peak value

Balanced total 3-phase power measurement

V Volt

Watt

var

Reactive power

Apparent power

Power factor

THDf

Total harmonic distortion with respect to the fundamental

Total harmonic distortion with respect to the true RMS

Hz Hertz

A Ampere

% Percentage

Ω Ohm

m Milli- prefix

k Kilo- prefix

THDr

value of the signal.

Phase order indication

Lead resistance compensation Continuity test Diode test Auto Power Off disabled Low battery indicator

The display of “rdy”, for “ready”, indicates that the device is ready (Phase Order Indication function).

1.3.2 Measurement Capacity Exceeded (OL)

The OL (Over Load) symbol is displayed when the display capacity is exceeded.

1.4 THE TERMINALS

The terminals are used as follows:

Figure 5: The Terminals

Item Function

COM (black) Input Terminal Jack

2 + Positive (red) Input Terminal Jack

1 2

2 THE BUTTONS

ADC

AC+DC

This mode operates if the MAX/MIN or

The buttons respond differently to short, long, and sustained presses. The , and keys provide additional functions as well as the

detection and acquisition of parameters complementary to the basic measurements.

 Each of these buttons can be used independently of the others or in

conjunction with each other. This makes navigation simple and intuitive when reviewing measurement results.

 It is possible, for example, to either look up in sequence the MAX, MIN, etc.

values of the RMS voltage alone, or look up in sequence all of the MAX (or MIN, or PEAK) values of all power measurements (W, VA, var, etc.).

In this section, the icon represents the possible posit i ons of the switch for the button’s functionality.

2.1

BUTTON

This button is used to:

 Store and look up the last values acquired specif ic to each function (V, A,

Ω, W) according to the specific modes previously activated (MAX/MIN).

The present display is then maintai ned while the detection and acquisition of new values continues.

 Perform automat ic lead resistance compensation (see § 3.6.1).  Perform automatic zero correction in

ADC/

NOTE: This button is invalid for the Phas e Order Indication function.

Successive presses on

First press: Holds the last value displayed

Second press: Returns to normal display mode

(the value of each new measurement is displayed)

long

(> 2 sec)

long

(> 2 sec)

AC+DC

Performs automatic zero correction (see 3.9.2)

NOTE:

HOLD modes (short press) are first de activated

Performs automatic lead resistance compensation (see 3.6.1)

AC+DC

Function

and WDC/

(see § 3.9.2).

AC+DC

See § 2.4.2 and § 2.5.2 for the button functionality in c ombination with the

and buttons.

2.2 (YELLOW) BUTTON (SECOND FUNCTION)

This button is used to select the t ype of m easureme nt (AC, DC, AC+DC) and the second functions marked in yellow ne xt to the relevant positions of the switch.

It can also be used to modify the default values in the configuration mode (see § 3.4).

NOTE: This button is invalid in the MAX/MIN/PEAK, HOLD and ΔREL modes.

Successive

presses on

short

long (>2 sec)

2.3 BUTTON

Successive

presses on

Func

tion

- Selects AC, DC or AC+DC. Depending on your choice, the screen displays AC, DC or AC+DC

ycles through the continuity , Ω

- C di

ode test modes and returns to t

ontinuity tes

- Resets the measurement process for the phas

splays the total 3-phase power

- Di bal

anced system ( is displayed). Press again to return to the display of the singlephase power ( is off)

- Enables/disables display backlighting

e order indication function

Func

tion

and he

of a

NOTE: The backlighting is automatically disabled at the end of 2 minutes.

2.4 BUTTON

symbols are all displayed, but only the symbol of the measurement selected

If MIN has been selected, MIN

are lit

, it

is not possible to exit from the

mode. The HOLD

2.4.1 Normal Mode

This button activates the detection of the MAX, MIN, PEAK+ and PEAK- values of the measurements made. Max and Min are the extreme mean values in DC and the extrem e RMS values in AC. Peak+ is the maximum instantaneous peak and Peak- is the minimum instantaneous peak.

NOTE: In this mode, the Auto Po wer Off function of the device is automat ically

disabled. The symbol is displayed on the screen.

Successive presses on

short

long (> 2 sec)

tion

Func

irst press: Activates detection of the

MAX/MIN/PEAK values Second press: Displays the MAX, MIN,

PEAK+ or PEAK- value successively Third press: Returns to the display of the

present measurement without exiting from the mode (the values already detected are not erased)

NOTE: The MAX, MIN, PEAK+ or PEAK-

blinks.

Example: blinks and MAX, PEAK+, PEAKsteadily.

ctivates the detection of MAX/M

- A alues

- Displays the MAX or MIN val

ccessively

- Returns to the display of the pres

measurement without exiting from the mode (the values already detected are not erased).

xits the MAX/MIN/PEAK mode. T

- E alues previously recorded are the

ased.

NOTE: If the HOLD functi on is enabled

ent

he n

NOTE : ΔREL function can be used with the functions of the MAX/MIN/PEAK mode.

MAX/MIN/PEAK function must first be disabled first.

2.4.2 The MAX/MIN Mode + Activation of the HOLD Mode

detected.

during this sequence.

Successive presses on

- Dis

plays the MAX/MIN/PEAK values

Functi

detected before the button was

short

pressed.

- When the

button is pressed, the

last value is held on the display.

NOTE: The HOLD function does not interrupt the acquisition of new MAX, MIN, PEAK values

2.4.3 Access to the True InRush® Mode (

set switch to )

This button allows measurement of the True InRush® current (starting current, or overcurrent in steady-state operation) for AC or DC current only (not operational in AC+DC).

Successive presses on

>2 sec)

long (

- Fir

st press: Enters the True InRush

mode

"Inrh" is displayed for 3s (the backlighting blinks)

- The triggering threshold is displayed for 5s (the backlighting is steady)

- "------" is displayed and the "A" symbol flashes (backlighting turns off)

- After detection and acquisition, the InRush current measurement is displayed, after the calculations stage "------" (backlighting off)

NOTE: The A symbol flashes to indicate "surveillance" of the signal.

Functi

Note: A short press

is functional only if a True

InRush value has been

short (<2 sec)

- Second press: Exits the True InRush

mode (returns to simple current measurement).

- Displays the PEAK+ value of the current

- Displays the PEAK- value of the current

- Displays the RMS True InRush

current

NOTE: The A, AC and PEAK values flash

2.5

BUTTON

This button is used to display the f requency measurements of a signal.

NOTE: This button is not functional in the DC mode.

2.5.1 Normal Mode

Successive

presses on

short

long

then short

Displays:

- The frequency of the signal measured

- The present voltage (V) or current (A) measurement

splays:

- The apparent power (VA)

- The reactive power (var)

- The power factor (PF)

- The frequency of the signal

- The active power (W)

- E

nters or exits from the level of harmonics

(THD) calculation and display mode

- Selects THDf, THDr or the frequency fundam

ental

Func

tion

2.5.2 The Hz Function + Activation of the HOLD Mode

Successive

presses on

ds the last frequency reading

- Hol

- Successively displays the last held frequency, then the voltage or the current

- Displays the stored values of THD

, then of the frequency of the

fundamental

- NOTE: Pressing the button again returns to realtime measurement updates.

Func

tion

of the

, then of

2.6 BUTTON

This button is used to display and store the reference value in the unit of magnitude measured, or to display the differential and relative values, in %.

NOTE: This button is not functional in phase rotation mode.

Successive

presses on

s the ΔREL mode, to store, then display the reference

Enter value. The ΔRef symbol is displayed.

- Displays the differential value: (current value – reference (∆))

short

long (>2 sec) - Exits from the ΔREL mode

NOTE: The “Relative mode

The ΔREL symbol is displayed.

- Displays the relative value in % (current value – reference (∆)) The ΔREL and % symbols are displayed.

- Displays the reference. The ΔRef symbol is displayed

- Displays the current value. The ΔRef symbol blinks.

ΔREL” function can also be used with the functions of

the MAX/MIN/PEAK mode.

Function

3 USE

3.1 INSTALLING THE BATTERIES

Insert the batteries supplied with the device as follows:

1. Using a screwdriver, unscrew the battery compartment cover (item 1) from the back of the housing.

2. Ins ert the 4x1.5V AA batteries supplied (item 2), observing polarities.

3. Close the battery compartment cover and sc rew it onto the housing.

Figure 6 : The Battery Compartmen t

3.2 TURNING THE CLAMP-ON METER ON

 With the rotary switch set in the OFF position, turn the switch to the

desired function. The display lights (all symbols) for a few seconds (see

§1.3), then the screen of the function chosen is displayed.

 The clamp-on meter is now ready to make measurements.

3.3 TURNING THE CLAMP-ON METER OFF

The clamp-on meter can be turned off in two ways:

 Manually - Turn the switch to the OFF position.  Automatically - After ten minutes with no activity, the instrument will turn

OFF. Thirty (30) seconds before the device is switched off, an audible signal sounds intermittently. To re-activate the device, press any button or turn the rotary switch.

3.4 CONFIGURATION

As a safety measure, and to avoid repeated overloads on the inputs of the device, configuration operations should only be performed when the device is disconnected from all dangerous voltages.

3.4.1 Configuring the Maximum Resistance for Continuity

To configure the maximum resistance allowed for a continuity measurement:

1. Wit h the switch in the OFF position, hold the (yello w) button down while turning the switch to until the "full scr een" display ends and a beep is emitted. The display will indicate the value below which the buzzer is activated and the symbol is displayed. The value stored by default is 40Ω. The possible values range between 1Ω and 999Ω.

2. T o change the thresho ld, press the (yellow) button. The rig ht-hand digit flashes; each press on the (yellow) button incr ements it. To shift to the next digit, apply a long press (>2s) to the (yellow) button.

When the desired value is displayed, turn the switch to another setting. The detection threshold chosen is stored and a double beep is emitted.

3.4.2 Auto Power Off

The Auto Power Off feature is enabled by default. To disable it, perform the following:

1. In t he OFF position, hold the button down while turning t he switch to until the "full screen" dis pl ay ends and a b eep is emit ted. T he symbol is displayed.

2. When t he button is r eleased, the dev ice is in the v oltmeter f unction in the normal mode.

3. To return to Auto Power Off, turn the clamp-on meter OFF and then back ON again.

3.4.3 Configuring the Current Threshold for True InRush® Measurement

To configure the triggering cur rent threshold of the True InRush

1. In the OFF position, hold the button down while turning the switch to until the "full screen" display ends and a beep is emitted. The display will indicate the perc entage overshoot to app ly to the measured current to determine the measurement triggering threshold.

The value stored by default is 10%, representing 110% of the established current measured. The possible values are 5%, 10%, 20%, 50%, 70%, 100%, 150%, and 200%.

measurement:

2. To change the threshold, press the (yellow) button. The value flashes; each press on the (yellow) button displays the next value. To record the chosen threshold, apply a long press (>2s) on the (yellow) button. A confirmation beep is emitted.

To exit from the configuration mode, turn the switch to another setting. The chosen threshold is stored and a double beep is emitted.

NOTE: The starting (InRush) c urrent me asurement triggering threshol d is f ixe d a t 1% of the least sensitive range. T his value i s 1% of 99. 99A or 1A. This thr eshold is not adjustable.

3.4.4 Default Configuration

To reset the clamp-on meter to its default parameters (factory configuration):

1. In the OFF position, hold the ( yello w) butt o n down while turning the switch to , until the " full screen" display ends and a be ep is emitted. The "rSt" symbol is displayed.

2. After 2 s, the clamp-on meter emits a double beep, then all of the digital symbols of the screen are displayed until the (yellow) button is released. The default parameters are then restored:

 Continuity detection threshold = 40Ω  True InRush® triggering threshold = 10%

3.5 VOLTAGE MEASUREMENT (V)

To measure voltage, proceed as follows:

1. Set the switch to .

2. Con nect the blac k lead to th e COM terminal and the red lea d to the "+" terminal.

3. Connect the test probes or the alligator clips to the circuit to be measured. The device selects AC or DC automatically according to which measured value is larg er. The AC or DC symbol displ ays blinking in auto detect mode.

To select AC or DC manually, press the (yellow) button to toggle between them. The symbol corresponding to the choice will then display.

The measured value is displayed on the screen.

3.6 CONTINUITY TEST

Warning: Before performing the test, make sure that the circuit is off and all capacitors have been discharged.

1. Set the switch to ; the symbol is displayed.

2. Con nect the black lead to the COM terminal and the red lead to the "+" terminal.

3. Con nect the test probes or the allig ator clips t o the circuit or component to be measured.

An audible signal is emitted if there is c ontinuity (resistance value is bel ow the maximum threshold - see § 3.4.1) and the measured value is displayed on the screen.

3.6.1 Lead Resistance Compensation

Warning: Before the compensation is executed, the MA X/MIN and HO LD m odes must be disabled.

To perform automatic compensation of the test lead resistance, proceed as follows:

1. Short-circuit the leads connected to t he meter.

2. Hold the button down until the display unit indicates the lowest value. The device measures the resist ance of the leads.

3. Release the button. The correction and the symbol are displayed. The value displayed is stored.

NOTE: The correction value is stored only if it is ≤ 2Ω.

Above 2Ω, the value displayed blink s and is not stored.

3.7 RESISTANCE MEASUREMENT Ω

Warning: Before making a resistance measurement , make s ure that t he circ uit is off and all capacitors have been disch arged.

1. Set the switch to and press the (yellow) butt on. The Ω symbol is displayed.

2. Con nect the black lead to the COM terminal and the red lead to the "+" terminal.

3. Con nect the test probes or the allig ator clips t o the circuit or component to be measured.

The measured value is displayed on the screen. NOTE: To measure low resistance values, first perform lead resistance

compensation (see § 3.6.1).

3.8 DIODE TEST

Warning: Before perf orming the diode test, make sure that t he circuit is off and all capacitors have been discharge d.

1. Set the switch to and press the (yello w) button twice. The symbol is displayed.

2. Con nect the black lead to the COM terminal and the red lead to the "+" terminal.

3. Connect the test probes or the alligator clips to the component to be tested.

The measured value is displayed on the screen.

4. Rever se the leads on the diode and repeat the test.

3.9 CURRENT MEASUREMENT (A)

The jaws are opened by pressing the tr igger on t he body of the meter. The arro w on the jaws of the clamp-on met er (see the diagram below) should point in the presumed direction of current flow, from the generator to the load. Make sure that the jaws have closed correctly after clamping around the conductor.

NOTE: The measurement results are opt imal when the conductor is cent ered in the jaws (aligned with the centeri ng m arks).

The device selects AC or DC automat ic all y a c cordi ng t o whic h measured value is larger. The AC or DC symbol displays blinking in auto detect mode.

3.9.1 AC Measurement

For an AC current measurement, proceed as follows:

1. Set the switch to and select AC by pressing the (yellow button). The AC symbol is displayed.

2. Clamp the jaws around the conductor to be measured. The device selects AC or DC automatically.

The measured value is displayed on the screen.

3.9.2 DC or AC+DC Measurement

Set the switch to and select DC if the display does not indicate "0"; th e DC zero must be corrected first.

Step 1: Correction of DC Zero

Important: The clamp must not be closed on the conductor during the DC zero correction. Hold the clamp in t he same position during the whole procedure s o that the correction value will be exact.

Press the but ton until the device emits a double b eep and displays a value near "0". The correction value is stored until the clamp is powered do wn.

NOTE: The correction is eff ected only if the value disp layed is < ±10A , otherwis e the value displayed blinks an d is not st or ed. T he c lamp mu s t be r ec ali brat ed ( s ee

§ 5.3)

Step 2: Make a Measurement

1. The switch is set to . Select DC or AC+DC by pressing the (yellow) button until the desired choice is reached.

2. Clamp the jaws around the conductor to be measured.

The measured value is displayed on the screen.

3.10 STARTING CURRENT OR OVERCURRENT (True InRush®) MEASUREMENT

NOTE: The measurement can be made onl y in AC or DC mode (AC+DC mode

disabled). To measure a starting current or overcurrent, proceed as follows:

1. Set the switch to , correct the DC zero (see §3.9.2), then clamp the jaws around the conductor to be measured.

2. Perform a long press on the displayed, along with the triggering threshold. The clamp then awaits detection of the True InRush® current. "------" is displayed and the A symbol flashes.

3. Af ter detection and acquisition for 100 ms, the RMS value of the True InRush

curre nt is displayed. Pressing the butt on will display the

PEAK+/PEAK- values subsequently.

button. The InRh symbol is

4. A lo ng press on the button or a chan ge of function on the rotary switch will exit the True InRush

mode.

NOTE: The triggering t hresh old in A is 20A if the initial current is zero (starting of installation). For an establish ed current (overload in an installation) see §3.4.3.

3.11 POWER MEASUREMENTS W, VA, VAR AND PF

This measurement is possible in single-phase or in balanced 3-phase. NOTE: If performing DC or AC+DC power measurements, correct the DC zero in

current first (see § 3.9.2) For the power factor (PF) and the po wers VA and var, the measurement is

possible only in AC or AC+DC.

3.11.1 Single-Phase Power Measurement

1. Set the switch to and select VA, var, or PF by pressing the button until the desired choice is reached.

2. The device automatically displays AC+DC. To select AC, DC, or AC+DC, press the (yellow button) until the desired choice is reached.

3. Con nect the black lead to the COM terminal and the red lead to the "+" terminal.

4. Connect t he test probes or the alligator clips of the black lead on the neutral (N), then those of the red lead on the L phase.

5. Clamp around only the corresponding conductor, respecting the direction.

The measurement is displayed on scr een.

3.11.2 Balanced 3-Phase Power Measurement

If the red lead is

connected…

…and the black lead is

connected

…then the clamp is on the

conductor

To the L1 phase

to the L2 phase

of the L3 phase

To the L2 phase

to the L3 phase

of the L1 phase

To the L3 phase

to the L1 phase

of the L2 phase

1. Set the switch to and select VA, var, or PF by pressin g the button until the desired choice is reached

2. Press the (yellow) button until the symbol is displayed.

3. The device automatically displays AC+DC. To select AC, DC, or AC+DC, press the (yellow) button until the desired choice is reached.

4. Con nect the black lead to the COM terminal and the red lead to the "+" terminal.

5. Con nect the leads and the clamp to the circuit as follows:

NOTE: The arrow on the jaws of the clamp (s ee the di agr a m bel o w) must poi nt i n the presumed direction of flow of t he c urrent from the source to the load.

The measurement is displayed on screen.

NOTE: 3-phase power on a balance d 4-wire network can also be measured by proceeding in the same way, or by proceeding as for the measurement on a single-phase network, then mult iplying the value by three.

PHASE ROTATION MODE

3.12

This mode is used to determine the phase order of a 3-phase network using the "2-wire" method.

To determine the phase order, proc eed as follows:

Step 1: Determining the Reference Period:

1. Set the switch to . The rdy symbol is displayed; the device is ready for the first phase order determination measurement.

2. Con nect the black lead with alligator cl ip to the COM terminal and the red lead with the test probe to the "+" term inal.

3. Con nect the alligator clip to the pres umed L1 phase and apply the red test probe to the presumed L2 phase.

4. Press the (yellow) button. The ref symbol blinks on the screen. The instrument is ready to determine the reference period. When the reference period has been determined, an audible signal sounds and the ref and symbols are displayed.

NOTE: If the reference per iod has not be en determined, the devic e emits a bee p and displays the "Err Hz" or "ErrV" message. The symbol flashes, then the "rdy" message is displayed on the screen. Repeat the procedure from Step 4.

Step 2: Determining the Measurement Period:

1. Wit hin the next 10 seconds, apply the test probe to the presumed L3 phase. The "MEAS" symbol blinks on the display as soon as the L2 phase is disconnected. The device is now in the calculation phas e.

NOTE: If the measurement period has not been determined, the device emit s a beep and displays the "Err Hz" or "ErrV" message, then "rdy". Repeat the procedure from Step 4.

Result: When the phase order has been deter mined, the device emits a beep and the indication of order of the phas es i s displayed on the screen, as follo ws:

 0.1.2.3 when the direction of rotation is direct. The "0" symbol blinks and

turns clockwise;

 0.3.2.1 when the direction of rotation is reversed. The "0" symbol blinks

and turns anticlockwise.

NOTE: If the phase order has not been determined, t he device emits a be ep and displays the "Err" message. Repeat the procedure from Step 4.

3.13 FREQUENCY MEASUREMENT (HZ)

The frequency measurement is available in V, W and A for AC and AC+DC measurements. The measurement is based on a count of zero crossings (positive-going edges).

3.13.1 Frequency Measurement (V)

To measure the frequency in voltage, proceed as follows:

1. Set the switch to and press the button. The Hz symbol is displayed.

2. Select AC or AC+DC by pressing the (yellow) button until the

desired choice is reached.

3. Connect the black lead to the COM terminal and the red lead to the "+" terminal.

4. Connect the test probes or the alligator clips to the circuit to be measured.

The measured value is displayed on the screen.

3.13.2 Frequency Measurement (A)

1. Set the switch to and press the button. The Hz symbol is displayed.

2. Select AC or AC+DC by pressing the (yellow) button unt il desired choice is reached.

3. Clamp the jaws around the conductor to be measured.

The measured value is displayed on the screen.

3.13.3 Frequency Measurement (W)

1. Set the switch to and press the button four times. The Hz symbol is displayed;

2. Select AC or AC+DC by pressing the (yellow) button until the desired choice is reached.

3. Con nect the black lead to the COM terminal and the red lead to the "+" terminal.

4. Place the test probes or the alligator clips of the black lead on the neutral (N) and that of the red lead on the L phase.

5. Clamp the jaws around the conductor to be measured.

The measurement is displayed on screen.

3.14 MEASUREMENT OF THE LEVEL OF HARMONICS (THD) AND OF THE FREQUENCY OF THE FUNDAMENTAL (NETWORK)

The device measures the total harmonic distortion with respect to the fundamental (THDf) and the total harmonic distortion with respect to the true RMS value of the signal (THD

) in voltage and in current. Similarl y, it determines

the frequency of the fundamental by digital filtering and FFT, for network frequencies of 50, 60, 400, and 800Hz.

3.14.1 Measurement of the THD and the Frequency of the

Fundamental (V)

1. Set the switch to a nd press and hol d the button for (>2s). The symbol is displa yed. To select THDr, press the button again.

THD

The THD fundamental, press the button again. The Hz symbol is displayed.

2. Con nect the black lead to t he COM terminal and the red lead t o the “+”

terminal.

3. Place t he test probes or t he alligator clips on the ter minals of the cir cuit

to be measured.

symbol is displayed. To select the frequency of the

The measurement is displayed on scr een.

3.14.2 Measurement of the THD and the Frequency of the Fundamental (A)

1. Set the switch to a nd press and hold the button for (>2s). The

THDf symbol is displayed. T o select THDr, press the button. The THD

symbol is displayed. T o select the frequency of the f undamental,

press the key again. The Hz symbol is displayed.

2. Clamp the jaws around the conductor to be measured.

The measurement is displayed on screen.

4 SPECIFICATIONS

Measurement Range

0.00 to 99.99V

100.0 to 999.9V

1000V (1)

Specified Measurement Range

0.00 to 9.99V

± (1% R +3cts)

Resolution

0.01V

0.1V

Input Impedance

10MΩ

4.1 REFERENCE CONDITIONS

Quantities of Influence Reference Conditions

Temperature: 23°C ±2°C Relative humidity: 45% to 75% Supply voltage: 6.0V ±0.5V Frequency range of the applied signal: 45 to 65Hz Sine wave: pure Peak factor of the applied alternating signal: √2 Position of the conductor in the clamp: centered Adjacent conductors: none Alternating magnetic field: none Electric field: none

4.2 SPECIFICATIONS UNDER THE REFERENCE CONDITIONS

Accuracy is expressed in ± (x% of the reading (R) + y counts (ct)).

4.2.1 DC Voltage Measurement

Accuracy

Note (1) The display indicates "+OL" above + 2000V and "-OL"

below – 2000V, in REL mode. The "-" and "+" signs are managed. Above 1000V, a repetitive beep indicates that the voltage being measured is greater than the safety voltage for which the device is guaranteed. The display indicates " OL".

0 to 100% of the measurement range

± (1% R +10cts)

10.00 to 99.99V

± (1% R +3cts)

4.2.2 AC Voltage Measurement

Measurement Range

0.15 to

99.99V

100.0 to

999.9V

1000V RMS

1400V peak (1)

Specified Range (2)

0.15 to 9.99V

± (1% R +3cts)

Resolution

0.01V

0.1V

Input Impedance

10MΩ

0.15 to

99.99V

100.0 to

999.9V

1000V RMS (1)

1400V peak

Specified Measurement Range

0.15 to 9.99V

± (1% R +3cts)

Resolution

0.01V

0.1V

Input impedance

10MΩ

Measurement

Accuracy

Note (1) The display indicates "OL" above 1000V ( 1400V in PEAK mode).

Above 1000V (RMS), a repetitive beep indicates that the voltage being measured is greater than the safety voltage for which the device is guaranteed. The display indicates "OL".

- Bandwidth in AC = 3 kHz

Note (2) Any value between zero and the min. threshold of the measurement

range (0.15V) is forced to show "----" on the display.

Specific Specifications in MAX/MIN mode (from 10Hz to 1kHz, and from 0.30V in AC):

± (1% R +10cts)

10.00 to 99.99V

0 to 100% of the measurement range

± (1% R +3cts)

 Accuracy: add 1% R to the values of the table above.  Capture of the extreme: approximately 100ms.

4.2.3 AC+DC Voltage Measurement

Measurement Range (2)

Accuracy

Note (1) The display indicates "OL" above 1000V ( 1400V in PEAK mode).

Above 1000V (DC or RMS), a repetitive beep indicates that the voltage being measured is greater t han the safety voltage for which the device is guaranteed.

- Bandwidth in AC = 3 kHz

Note (2) Any value between zero and the min. threshold of the measurement

range (0.15V) is forced to "----" on the display.

0 to 100% of the measurement range

± (1% R +10cts)

10 to 99.99V

± (1% R +3cts)

Specific Specifications in MAX/MIN mode in Voltage

Measurement Range (2)

0.00 to

99.99A

100.0 to

999.9A

1000 to

3000A (1)

Specified Measurement Range

2000A

± (3.5% R+3cts)

Resolution

0.01A

0.1A

Measurement Range (2)

0.15 to

99.99A

100.0 to

999.9A

1000 to

2000A (1)

Specified Range

1000 to 1500A

± (2% R +5cts)

Resolution

0.01A

0.1A

(from 10Hz to 1kHz and from 0.30V):

 Accuracy: add 1% R to the values of the previous table.  Capture of the extreme: approximately 100ms.

Specific Specifications in PEAK mode in voltage (from 10Hz to 1kHz):

 Accuracy: add 1.5% R to the values in the previous table.  PEAK capture time: 1ms min. to 1.5ms max.

4.2.4 DC Current Measurement

0 to 100% of the measurement range

± (1.5% R +3cts) Accuracy (2) (zero corrected)

Note (1) The d isplay indicates “+OL” above 6000A and “-OL” below -6000A

in REL mode. The "-" and "+" signs are displayed.

Note (2) The residual current at zero depends on the remanence. It can be

corrected by the “DC zero” function of the HOLD button.

± (1% R +10cts) ± (1% R +3cts)

2000

to 2500ADC

± (2.5% R+3cts)

2500 to 3000ADC

4.2.5 AC Current Measurement

Measurement

Accuracy ± (1% R +10cts) ± (1% R +3cts)

Note (1) The display indicates "OL" above 300 0A (in PEAK mode) . T he "-" and

"+" signs are not managed.

- Bandwidth in AC = 1 kHz

Note (2) In AC, any value between zero and the min. threshold of the

measurement range (0.15A) is for ced to show “----“ on the display. Residual current at zero <150mA.

0 to 100% of the measurement range

± (1.5% R +3cts)

1500 to 2000A

4.2

AC: 1000 to 2000A

1000 to 3000A (1)

Specified Range

Accuracy (2) (zero corrected)

1500A

± (1.5% R +3cts)

Resolution

0.01A

0.1A

Measurement Range

20 to 2000AAC

20 to 3000ADC

Specified Measurement Range

0 to 100% of the measurement range

Accuracy

± (5% R +5cts)

Resolution

.6 AC+DC Intensity Measurement

Measurement Range (2)

Measurement

Note (1) - In DC, the display indicates "+OL" above +6000A and "+-OL" above -

6000A in REL mode. The "-" and "+" signs are managed (polarity).

- In AC and AC+DC, the display indicates "+OL" above 3000A in PEAK mode. The "-" and "+" signs are not managed.

- Bandwidth in AC = 1 kHz

Note (2) In AC, any value between zero and the min. threshold of the

measurement range (0.15A) is for ced to show "----" on the display.

- Residual current at zero:

- In DC: depends on the remanence. This can be corrected by the

"DC zero" function of the HOLD button

- In AC: <150mA

Specific Specifications in MAX/MIN mode (from 10Hz to 1kHz, and from 0.30A in AC):

0.15 to

99.99A

0 to 100% of the measurement range

± (1% R+10cts) ± (1% R +3cts)

100.0 to

999.9A

DC or PEAK:

 Accuracy: add ± 1% R to the values in the tables above.  Capture time: 1ms min. to 1.5ms max.

Specific characteristics in PEAK mode in current (from 10Hz to 400Hz in AC and AC+DC):

 Accuracy: add 1.5% R to the values in the tables above.  PEAK capture time: 1ms min. to 1.5ms max.

4.2.7 True Inrush® Measurement

Specific Specifications in PEAK mode in True InRush

 Accuracy: add ± (1.5% R +0.5A) to the values in the table above.  PEAK capture time: 1ms min. to 1.5ms max.

(from 10Hz to 1kHz):

4.2.8 Continuity Measurement

Measurement Range

0.0 to 999.9Ω

Open-circuit Voltage

≤ 3.6V

Measurement Current

550µA

Accuracy

± (1% R +5cts)

Buzzer Triggering Threshold

Adjustable from 1 to 999Ω (40Ω is the default)

0.0 to

999.9Ω

1000 to

9999Ω

10.00 to

99.99kΩ

Specified Measurement Range

1 to 100% of the

measurement range

0 to 100% of the

measurement range

Accuracy

± (1% R +5cts)

Resolution

0.1Ω

1Ω

10Ω

Open-circuit Voltage

≤ 3.6V

Measurement Current

550µA

100µA

10µA

Measurement Range

0.000 to 3.199VDC

Specified Measurement Range

1 to 100% of the measurement range

Accuracy

± (1% R + 3cts)

Resolution

0.001V

Measurement Current

0.55mA

Indication: junction reversed or open-circuit

"OL" is displayed when the measured

voltage >3.199V



4.2.9 Resistance Measurement

Measurement Range (1)

Note (1) Above the maximum display value, the display unit indicates "OL".

The "-" and "+" signs are not managed.

Specific Specifications in MAX/MIN mode:

 Accuracy: add 1% R to the values of the table above.  Capture of the extreme: approximately 100ms.

4.2.10 Diode test

Note: The "-" sign is disabled for the diode test function.

4.2.11 Active DC Power Measurements

Measurement Range (2) Specified Measurement Range

Accuracy (3)

Resolution 1W 10W 100W 1000W

Note (1) - Display of OL or ± OL

- Above 3000kW in single-phase (1000V x 3000A)

- Above ±6000kW in REL mode.

measurement range

0 to

9.999W

1 to 100% of the

1000A

± (2% R +10cts)

1000 to 2000A

± (2.5% R +10cts)

2000 to 2500ADC

± (3.5% R +10cts)

2500 to 3000ADC

± (4.5% R +10cts)

10.00 to

99.99kW

100.0 to

999.9kW

0 to 100% of the

measurement range

1000A ± (2% R +3cts) 1000 to 2000A

± (2.5% R +3cts)

2000 to 2500ADC

± (3.5% R +3cts)

2500 to 3000ADC

± (4.5% R +3cts)

3000kW (1)

1000 to

Note (2)

Note (3) The measurement result may be affected by an instability linked to the

Example: For a power measurement made at 10A, the instability of the

Any applied voltage greater than 1000V causes the emission of an

intermittent alarm beep to report a dangerous overload.

current measurement (approximately 0.1A).

measurement will be 0.1A/10A or 1%.

4.2.12 Active AC Power Measurements

Measurement Range (2) (4) Specified Measurement Range

Accuracy (3)

Resolution 1W 10W 100W 1000W

Note (1) - Display of OL above 2000kW in single-phase (1000V x 2000A).

- Bandwidth in AC in voltage = 3 kHz, in current = 1 kHz

Notes (2) and (3) of the previous § apply. Note (4) Any power measured less than 5W is r egar d ed as zero and causes the

display of dashes "----" If the voltage is less tha n 0.15V or if the curr ent is l ess than 0. 15A, th e power measured is regarded as zero and causes the display of "----"

5 to

9999W

1 to 100% of the

measurement

range

1000A

± (2% R +10cts)

1000 to 2000A

± (2.5% R +10cts)

10.00 to

99.99kW

of the measurement range

100.0 to

999.9kW 0 to 100%

1000A ± (2% R +3cts) 1000 to 2000A

± (2.5% R +3cts)

1000kW to

2000kW (1)

Note 5 The active powers are positive for power consumed and negative f or

Consumed

Generated

power generated.

Note 6 The signs of the active and reactive powers and power factor are

defined by the four-quadrant rule b elow: The diagram below sums up the signs of t he power as a function of the phase angle between V and I:

Quadrant 1: Active power P sign + (power consumed) Quadrant 2: Active power P sign - (power generated) Quadrant 3: Active power P sign - (power generated) Quadrant 4: Active power P sign + (power consumed)

4.2.13 Active AC+DC Power Measurements

Measurement Range (2) (4) Specified Measurement Range

Accuracy (3)

measurement range

5 to

9999W

1 to 100% of the

1000A

± (2% R +10cts)

1000 to 2000A

± (2.5% R +10cts)

to 2500ADC

2000

± (3.5% R +10cts)

2500 to 3000ADC

± (4.5% R +10cts)

10.00 to

99.99kW

100.0 to

999.9kW

0 to 100%

of the measurement range

1000A ± (2% R +3cts) 1000 to 2000A

± (2.5% R +3cts)

2000 to 2500ADC

± (3.5% R +3cts)

2500 to 3000ADC

± (4.5% R +3cts)

1000 to

3000kW (1)

Resolution 1W 10W 100W 1000W

Note (1) - Display of OL

- Above 3000kW in single-phase (1000V x 3000A)

Notes (2), (3), (4), (5) and (6) of the previous § apply.

4.2.14 Measurement of Apparent AC Power

Measurement Range (2) (4)

5 to

9999VA

10.00 to

99.99kVA

100.0 to

999.9kVA

1000kVA to

2000kVA (1)

Specified Range

1 to 100% of the

range

1000A

± (2.5% R +10cts)

1000A

± (2.5% R +3cts)

Resolution

1VA

10VA

100VA

1000VA

Measurement Range (2) (4)

5 to

9999VA

10.00 to

99.99kVA

100.0 to

999.9kVA

1000 to

3000kVA (1)

Specified Range

1 to 100% of the

range

Accuracy (3)

1000A

± (4.5% R +10cts)

1000A

± (4.5% R +3cts)

Resolution

1VA

10VA

100VA

1000VA

Measurement Range (2) (4)

5 to

9999 var

10.00 to

99.99 kvar

100.0 to

999.9 kvar

1000 to

2000 kvar (1)

Specified Range

1 to 100% of the

range

Measurement

Accuracy (3)

Note (1) - Display of OL above 2000kVA in single-phase (1000V x 2000A)

- Bandwidth in AC in voltage = 3 kHz, in curr ent = 1 kHz

Notes (2), (3) and (4) of the previous § apply.

measurement

± (2% R +10cts)

1000 to 2000A

of the measurement range

0 to 100%

± (2% R +3cts) 1000 to 2000A

4.2.15 Measurement of Apparent AC+DC Power

Measurement

measurement

± (2% R +10cts)

1000 to 2000A

± (2.5% R +10cts)

2000 to 2500ADC

± (3.5% R +10cts)

2500 to 3000ADC

of the measurement range

0 to 100%

± (2% R +3cts)

1000 to 2000A ± (2.5% R +3cts) 2000 to 2500ADC ± (3.5% R +3cts) 2500 to 3000ADC

Note (1) - Display of OL above 3000kVA in single-phase (1000V x 3000A)

Notes (2), (3) and (4) of the previous § apply

4.2.16 Measurement of Reactive AC Power

Measurement

- Bandwidth in AC in voltage = 3 kHz, in curr ent = 1 kHz

measurement

of the measurement range

0 to 100%

Accuracy

(3) (7)

1000A

± (2.5% R +10cts)

1000A

± (2.5% R +3cts)

Resolution

1 var

10 var

100 var

1 kvar

Measurement Range (2) (4)

5 to

9999 var

10.00 to

99.99 kvar

100.0 to

999.9 kvar

1000 to

3000 kvar (1)

Specified Range

1 to 100% of the

range

Accuracy (3)

1000A

± (4.5% R +10cts)

1000A

± (4.5% R +3cts)

Resolution

1 var

10 var

100 var

1 kvar

Note (1) - Display of OL above 2000 kvar in single-phase (1000V x 2000A)

- Bandwidth in AC in voltage = 3 kHz, in current = 1 kHz

Notes (2), (3) and (4) of the previous § apply Note 5 In single-phase, the sign of the reactive power is determined by the

phase lead or lag between the V and I signs, while in balanced threephase, it is determined by the calcul ation on the samples.

Note 6 - Signs of reactive powers according to the four-quadrant rule (§4.2.12):

Note (7) With def ormed signals (THD and harmonics), uncertainties are

guaranteed since Φ > 30°:

± (2% R +10cts)

1000 to 2000A

Quadrant 1: Reactive power Q sign + Quadrant 2: Reactive power Q sign + Quadrant 3: Reactive power Q sign Quadrant 4: Reactive power Q sign –

Add +1% for 10%<THD<20% Add +3% for 20%<THD<30% Add +5% for 30%<THD<40%

± (2% R +3cts)

1000 to 2000A

4.2.17 Measurement of Reactive AC+DC Power

Measurement

(7)

Note (1) - Display of OL above 3000 kvar in single-phase (1000V x 3000A)

Notes (2), (3) , (4), 5, 6 and (7) of the previous § apply

Specific characteristics in MAX/MIN mode in power (from 10Hz to 1kHz):

measurement

± (2% R +10cts)

1000 to 2000A

± (2.5% R +10cts)

2000 to 2500ADC

± (3.5% R +10cts)

2500 to 3000ADC

- Bandwidth in AC in voltage = 3 kHz, in current = 1 kHz

 Accuracy: add 1% R to the values in the table above.

0 to 100% of the measurement range

± (2% R +3cts)

1000 to 2000A ± (2.5% R +3cts) 2000 to 2500ADC ± (3.5% R +3cts) 2500 to 3000ADC

 Capture time: approximately 100ms

4.2.18 Calculation of the Power Factor

Measurement Range (1)

-1.00 to +1.00 (2)

Specified Measurement Range

0 to 50% of the

measurement range

50 to 100% of the

measurement range

Accuracy

± (6% R +3cts)

± (3% R +3cts)

Resolution

0.01

Measurement Range (1)

5.0 to

999.9Hz

1000 to 9999Hz

10.00 to

19.99kHz

Specified Range

Accuracy

± (0.4% R +1ct)

Resolution

0.1Hz

1Hz

10Hz

Measurement Range (1)

5.0 to 999.9Hz

Specified Measurement Range

1 to 100% of the measurement range

Accuracy

± (0.4% R +1ct)

Resolution

0.1Hz

Note (1) If one of the terms in the calculation of the power factor is displayed

as "OL", or forced to zero, the display of the power factor is an indeterminate value "----".

Note (2) The power factor is given a sign that indicates whether the load is

inductive (sign "+") or cap aciti ve (si gn "-"). This sign is not deter mined by that of th e active power, but by the phase lead or lag between th e U and I signals.

Note (3) - Sign of the power factor according to the four-quadrant r ule (§4.2.12):

Quadrant 1: Power factor PF sign + (inductive system)

Cos Φ sign +

Quadrant 2: Power factor PF sign - (inductive system)

Cos Φ sign -

Quadrant 3: Power factor PF sign + (inductive system)

Cos Φ sign -

Quadrant 4: Power factor PF sign - (inductive system)

Cos phi sign +

Specific characteristics in MAX/MIN mode (from 10Hz to 1kHz):

 Accuracy: add 1% R to the values in the table above.  Capture time: approximately 100ms.

4.2.19 Frequency Measurements

4.2.19.1 Voltage

Measurement

4.2.19.2 Current

1 to 100% of the

measurement range

0 to 100% of the

measurement range

Note (1) In MAX/MIN mode, the operating range is limited to 1kHz.

Measurement Range

0.0 to 100%

Specified Measurement Range

0 to 100% of the measurement range

Accuracy

± (5% R ±2cts) in voltage ± (5% R ±5cts) in current

Resolution

0.1%

Measurement Range

0.0 to 1000%

Specified Measurement Range

0 to 100%

of the measurement range

Accuracy

± (5% R ±2cts) in voltage

± (5% R ±5cts) in current

Resolution

0.1%



Frequency range

47 to 400Hz

Acceptable voltage range

50 to 1000V

Acquisition duration period

≤500ms

Validity duration period

approximately 10s at 50Hz

Acquisition duration measurement period

≤500ms

Acceptable phase unbalance

±10

Acceptable amplitude unbalan c e

20%

Acceptable level of harmonics in voltage

10%

If the level of the signal is too low (< 10% of the range, or V<10V or I<10A) or if the frequency is less than 5Hz, the device cannot determine the frequency and displays "----".

Specific Specifications in MAX/MIN mode (from 10Hz to 1kHz):

 Accuracy: add 1% R to the values of the table above.  Capture of the extreme: approximately 100ms.

4.2.20 Specifications in THDr

4.2.21 Specifications in THDf

Note : The display is "----" if the input signal is too low (V<8V or I<9A) or if

the frequency is less than 5Hz.

Specific characteristics in MAX/MIN mode in THD (from 10Hz to 1kHz):

 Accuracy: add 1% R to the values in the tables above.  Capture of the extreme: approximately 100ms

4.2.22 Indication of Phase Order

4.3 ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

Polycarbonate

Clamping diameter: 2.36" (60mm)

LCD display unit

Dimension: 1.6 x 1.9" (41 x 48mm)

Conditions Operating Storage

Temperature -4° to +131°F

(-20° to +55°C)

Relative humidity (RH): ≤90% up to 131°F (55°C) ≤90% up to 158°F (70°C)

-40° to +158°F

(-40° to +70°C)

4.4 MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Housing:

Jaws:

Screen:

Dimension: 11.65 x 4.37 x 1.61" (296 x 11 1 x 41mm) Weight: 1.4 lbs (640g) with batteries

Rigid polycarbonate shell with over-molded elastomer

covering;

Opening: 2.36" (60mm)

Blue backlighting

UL94 V1

4.5 POWER SUPPLY

Batteries: 4x1.5V AA LR6 Battery life: >350 hours (without backlighti ng) Auto Power Off After 10 minutes with no switch and/or button

activity

4.6 COMPLIANCE WITH INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS

Compliant with standards IEC-61010-1,

Electric safety:

IEC-61010-2-30, and IEC-61010-2-32: 1000V CAT IV.

Electromagnetic

compatibility:

Mechanical

strength:

Level of protection

of the housing:

Compliant with standard EN-61326-1 Classification: residential environment

Free fall: 2m (in accordance with standard IEC-68-2-32)

Housing: IP54 (per standard IEC-60529) Jaws: IP40

4.7 ENVIRONMENTAL VARIATIONS

Condition

of influence

Range of influence

Measurement

influenced

Influence

Typical MAX

Temperature

V AC

Humidity

Frequency

Position of the conductor in the jaws (f

Any position on

A-W

Adjacent conductor carrying a current of 150 A DC or RMS

Conductor

jaws

Conductor enclosed by the clamp

Application of a voltage of the clamp

Peak factor

1.4 to 3.5

1400 V peak

10% to 90%RH

≤

400 Hz)

-4° to +131°F

(-20 to +55°C)

10 Hz to 1 kHz 1 kHz to 3 kHz 10 Hz to 400 Hz 400 Hz to 1 kHz

the internal

perimeter of the

jaws

touching the

external

perimeter of the

0 to 500 A DC

or RMS

V DC

Ω

W AC

W DC

Ω

V A

(<2000A DC or

1400A AC)

(>2000A DC)

A-W 40 dB 30 dB

V < 1 ct 1 ct

0.1% R/10°C 1% R/10°C*

0.15% R/10°C

≤

1 ct

0.2% R

0.25% R

1% R + 1 ct 8% R + 1 ct

1% R + 1 ct 4% R + 1 ct

2% R 8% R

0.5% R/10°C + 2cts

1.5% R/10°C + 2cts*

0.1% R/10°C + 2 cts

0.2% R/10°C + 2 cts

0.3% R/10°C + 2 cts

0.1% R/10°C

0.1 R + 1 ct

0.1% R + 2 cts

0.3% R + 2 cts

0.5% R + 2 cts 1% R + 1 ct

9% R + 1 ct 1% R + 1 ct 5% R + 1 ct

4% R + 1 ct

Full-scale

*Note in Temperature: Influence s pec i fied until 1000 A DC

(1)

0 to 1000 V DC

or RMS

limited

to 3000 A peak

A-W

A (AC-AC+DC) V (AC-AC+DC)

1 ct 1 ct

1% R 1% R

3% R + 1 ct 3% R + 1 ct

5 MAINTENANCE

5.1 WARNING

 Remove the test leads on any input before opening the case.  Do not operate the clamp-on meter without a battery case cover.  To avoid electrical shock, do not attempt to perform any servicing

unless you are qualified 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

 Disconnect everything connected to the device and set the switch to

OFF.

 Use a soft cloth moistened with soapy water. Rinse with a damp cloth

and dry quickly using a dry cloth or forced air.

 Dry completely before putting back into use.

5.3 R

The symbol indicates that the batteri es are low. When t his s ymbol appea rs on the display unit, the batteries must be replaced. The measurements and specifications are no longer guaranteed.

To replace the batteries, proceed as follows:

EPLACEMENT OF THE BATTERIES

1. Disc onnect the measurement leads from t he i nput terminals.

2. Set the switch to OFF.

3. Using a screwdriver, unscrew the battery compartment cov er from the back of the housing (see §3.1).

4. Remov e the used batteries and rep lace them with 4x1.5V AA batter ies, observing the polarities.

5. Close the battery compartment cover and sc rew it onto the housing.

6 REP AIR AND CALIBRA TION

To ensure that your instrument meets factory specifications, 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 certificate plus recorded calibration data).

Chauvin Arnoux 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 repair@aemc.com

(Or contact your authorized distributor) Costs for repair, standard calibration, and calibration traceable to N.I.S.T. are

available.

NOTE: All customers must obtain a CSA# before returning any instrument.

, Inc. d.b.a. AEMC® Instruments

7 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:

hauvin Arnoux 200 Foxborough Boulevard Foxborough, MA 02035, USA

Phone: (800) 343-1391

(508) 698-2115

Fax: (508) 698-2118 techsupport@aemc.com

ww.aemc.com

NOTE: Do not ship instruments to our Foxborough, MA address.

, Inc. d.b.a. AEMC® Instruments

8 LIMITED WARRANTY

The Model 605 is warranted to the owner for a period of three years 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.

Full warranty coverage and product registration is available on our website at www.aemc.com/warranty.html

Please print the online Warranty Coverage Information for your records.

If a malfunction occurs within the three-year period, you may return the instrument to us for repair, provided we have your warranty registration information on file or a proof of purchase. AEMC option, repair or replace the faulty material.

Instruments w ill, at its

9 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 C SA Form. Please write the CSA# on the outside of the shipping container. Return the instrument, postage or shipment pre-paid to:

Chauvin Arnoux 15 Faraday Drive • Dover, NH 03820 USA

Tel: (800) 945-2362 (E xt. 360)

(603) 749-6434 (Ext. 360)

Fax: (603) 742-2346 or (603) 749-6309 repair@aemc.com

, Inc. d.b.a. AEMC® Instruments

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.

Chauvin Arnoux®, Inc. d.b.a AEMC® Instruments

99-MAN 100370 v6 06/19

15 Faraday Drive • Dover, NH 03820 USA

www.aemc.com

AEMC 605 Users Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

RECEIVING YOUR SHIPMENT

ORDERING INFORMATION

1 PRESENTATION

1.1 THE ROTARY SWITCH

1.2 THE FUNCTION BUTTONS

1.3 THE DISPLAY

1.3.1 Display Symbols

1.3.2 Measurement Capacity Exceeded (OL)

1.4 THE TERMINALS

2 THE BUTTONS

BUTTON

2.2 (YELLOW) BUTTON (SECOND FUNCTION)

2.3 BUTTON

2.4 BUTTON

2.4.1 Normal Mode

2.4.2 The MAX/MIN Mode + Activation of the HOLD Mode

BUTTON

2.5.1 Normal Mode

2.5.2 The Hz Function + Activation of the HOLD Mode

2.6 BUTTON

3 USE

3.1 INSTALLING THE BATTERIES

3.2 TURNING THE CLAMP-ON METER ON

3.3 TURNING THE CLAMP-ON METER OFF

3.4 CONFIGURATION

3.4.1 Configuring the Maximum Resistance for Continuity

3.4.2 Auto Power Off

3.4.3 Configuring the Current Threshold for True InRush® Measurement

3.4.4 Default Configuration

3.5 VOLTAGE MEASUREMENT (V)

3.6 CONTINUITY TEST

3.6.1 Lead Resistance Compensation

3.8 DIODE TEST

3.9 CURRENT MEASUREMENT (A)

3.9.1 AC Measurement

3.9.2 DC or AC+DC Measurement

3.10 STARTING CURRENT OR OVERCURRENT (True InRush®) MEASUREMENT

3.11 POWER MEASUREMENTS W, VA, VAR AND PF

3.11.1 Single-Phase Power Measurement

3.11.2 Balanced 3-Phase Power Measurement

PHASE ROTATION MODE

3.13 FREQUENCY MEASUREMENT (HZ)

3.13.1 Frequency Measurement (V)

3.13.2 Frequency Measurement (A)

3.13.3 Frequency Measurement (W)

3.14 MEASUREMENT OF THE LEVEL OF HARMONICS (THD) AND OF THE FREQUENCY OF THE FUNDAMENTAL (NETWORK)

3.14.2 Measurement of the THD and the Frequency of the Fundamental (A)

4 SPECIFICATIONS

4.1 REFERENCE CONDITIONS

4.2 SPECIFICATIONS UNDER THE REFERENCE CONDITIONS

4.2.1 DC Voltage Measurement

4.2.2 AC Voltage Measurement

4.2.3 AC+DC Voltage Measurement

4.2.4 DC Current Measurement

4.2.5 AC Current Measurement

.6 AC+DC Intensity Measurement

4.2.7 True Inrush® Measurement

4.2.8 Continuity Measurement

4.2.9 Resistance Measurement

4.2.10 Diode test

4.2.11 Active DC Power Measurements

4.2.12 Active AC Power Measurements

4.2.13 Active AC+DC Power Measurements

4.2.14 Measurement of Apparent AC Power

4.2.15 Measurement of Apparent AC+DC Power

4.2.16 Measurement of Reactive AC Power

4.2.17 Measurement of Reactive AC+DC Power

4.2.18 Calculation of the Power Factor

4.2.19 Frequency Measurements

4.2.19.1 Voltage

4.2.19.2 Current

4.2.20 Specifications in THDr

4.2.21 Specifications in THDf

4.2.22 Indication of Phase Order

4.3 ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

4.4 MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS