AEMC MD300 Data sheet

AC Current Probe
Model MD301

The Model MD301 is built for
ruggedness, versatility and ease of
use. It is designed with a unique
hook-shaped jaw that enables the user
to “pry” into or “hook” onto cables (will
accept 2 x 500kcmil) or even smaller
bus bars.

The Model MD301 measures up to
500A. It provides a voltage output
proportional to the measured
current.

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This voltage output enables
instruments without current ranges to
measure, display or log currents on an
AC voltage range.

The electronics and batteries are
self-contained in the handles.
The output of AC probes is

d c /Aa c .

1mV

Features

• Unique hook-shaped jaws that
enable the user to “pry” into or
“hook” onto cables

• Maximum conductor size is
2 x 500kcmil

• Works as a traditional current
transformer with ratio of 1000:1

Applications

• Electric utility

• Field testing

• HVAC

• Industrial maintenance

• Laboratory

• Plant maintenance

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Specifications

MODEL MD301

ELECTRICAL

Nominal Range 500A
Measurement Range 2 to 500Aa c
Transformation Ratio Voltage output
Output Signal 1mVd c /Aa c
Accuracy (500A Range)

25A 5% of Reading
100A 2% of Reading
250A 1% of Reading
500A 1% of Reading
Phase Shift 25A –
100A –
250A –
500A –

Overload 700A for 10 min
Frequency Range 48 to 1000Hz

(error: add 2% to the ref.)

Load Impedance ≥100kΩ
Working Voltage 600Vrms
Common Voltage 600Vrms
Output Termination 5 ft Lead

MECHANICAL

Operating Temperature -5° to 122°F (-15° to 50°C)
Storage Temperature -40° to 185°F (-40° to 85°C)
Jaw Opening 1.3” (33mm)
Maximum Conductor Size 1.18” (30mm), Max Bus Bar size: 2.48 x 0.20” (63 x 5mm)
Dimensions 2.6 x 7.68 x 1.34” (66 x 195 x 34mm)
Weight 14.82 oz (420g)

Polycarbonate Material Handles: 10% fiberglass charged polycarbonate UL94 VO

SAFETY

Electrical EN 61010-2-032
600V CAT III, Pollution: 2; 300V CAT IV, Pollution: 2

Electromagnetic EN 50081-1 Class B; EN 50082-2 Electrostatic discharge IEC 1000-4-2;

Compatibility Radiated field IEC 1000-4-3; Fast transients IEC 1000-4-4; Magnetic field at 50/60Hz IEC 1000-4-8

Double Insulation Yes

CE Mark Yes

Note: Reference conditions:

23°C ± 5°K, 20 to 75% RH, external magnetic field < 40A/m, no DC component, no external current carrying conductor, test sample
centered, 10Ω load.

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2.6"

(66 mm)

7.68"

(195 mm)

Ø=1.18" (30 mm)

Cable max.

2.5 x 0.19" (63 x 5 mm)
Bus Bar max.

Ø=0.98" (25 mm)

Dual Cable max.

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1.34"

(34 mm)

Leads:

Double/ reinforced
5 ft (1.5m) lead
with safety 4mm
banana plug

ORDERING INFORMATION CATALOG NO.

AC Current Probe Model MD301 (Lead – 1mVd c /Aa c – 500A max) .............................. Cat. #1201.07

Includes a user manual

Accessories (Optional)

Banana plug adaptor (to nonrecessed plug) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cat. #1017.45

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Contact Us

United States & Canada:

Chauvin Arnoux
d.b.a. AEMC
200 Foxborough Blvd.
Foxborough, MA 02035 USA

[phone] • Fax [phone]

www.aemc.com

Customer Support – for placing an order, obtaining price and delivery:

[e-mail]

Sales Department – for general sales information:

[e-mail]

Repair and Calibration Service – for information on repair and calibration, obtaining a user manual:
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Webmaster – for information regarding www.aemc.com:

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Dover, NH 03820 USA
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All other countries:

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Chauvin Arnoux

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190, rue Championnet
75876 Paris Cedex 18, France
33 1 44 85 45 28 • Fax [phone]
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