AEMC MN185 Data sheet

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AC Current Probe
Model MN185

Small, compact and very tough, the Model
MN185 is designed for measurements
from 50mA to 120A

AC. The “clothes

pin” shape makes it ideal for use in
tight areas, such as breaker panels,
controller panels or outlets. It is an
excellent companions to all DMMs.

The Model MN185 works as a
traditional current transformer (with
1000:1) and provides current outputs

(mA) for use with DMMs, recorders or
instruments with current ranges. The
Model MN185 permits True RMS
measurements when used with a
True RMS instrument.

The Model MN185 uses special
magnetic cores to provide higher
accuracy and lower phase shift.

Features

• Small, compact and very tough
AC probes

• “Clothes pin” shape makes them
ideal for use in tight areas, such
as breaker panels, controller
panels, or outlets

• Measurements from
50mA to 120A

AC

• Excellent companion to all DMMs.
Permits very low AC current
measurements

Applications

• Electrical utility

• HVAC

• Industrial maintenance

• Laboratory

• Plant maintenance

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Specifications

MODELS MN185

ELECTRICAL

Nominal Range 150A
Measurement Range 50mA to 150A
Transformation Ratio 1000:1
Output Signal 1mA

AC/AAC

(120mA @ 120A)

Accuracy (120A Range)

50mA to 100A 1% of Reading ± 0.01A (with noninductive load)

100 to 120A 1.5% of Reading ± 0.01A

Phase Shift (120A Range)

1 to 100A/

≤3.5°

50 to 60Hz

Overload 170A continuous
Frequency Range 30Hz to 10kHz
Load Impedance 5Ω max
Working/Common

Mode Voltage

250V

AC/30VAC

Output Termination Jack

MECHANICAL

Jaw Opening 0.78" (20mm)

Maximum Conductor Size 0.47"Ø max (12mm)

Dimensions 1.26 x 4.53 x 0.87" (32 x 115 x 22mm)
Weight 5.6 oz (160g)
Polycarbonate Material Handles 10% fiberglass charged polycarbonate UL94 VO

ENVIRONMENTAL

Operating Temperature 13° to 122°F

(-25° to 50°C)

Storage Temperature -40° to 176°F (-40° to 80°C)
Operating Relative

Humidity

10 to 35°C 85% RH (without roll-off above 35°C)

SAFETY

Electrical 30V max common between output &

ground; 3kV50/60Hz dielectric for 1mm

Note: Reference conditions:

23°C ±3K, 20 to 85%RH, 48 to 65Hz, external magnetic field < 40A/m, no DC component, no external current carr ying conductor,
test sample centered, load impedance 1Ω.

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ORDERING INFORMATION CATALOG NO.

AC Current Probe Model MN185 (Jack – 1mA/A – 100A max). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cat. #100.185

Includes a user manual

Accessories (Optional)

Pair, safety current leads (5 ft retractable rated 250V) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cat. #100.319

Pair, current leads (39" color-coded) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cat. #100.361

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

Ø=0.47" max.

Jacks:

Two standard
safety banana
jacks (4mm)

(12 mm)

4.53"

(115 mm)

1.26"

(32 mm)

0.87"

(22 mm)

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Contact Us

United States & Canada:

Chauvin Arnoux

®

, Inc.

d.b.a. AEMC

®

Instruments
200 Foxborough Blvd.
Foxborough, MA 02035 USA
[phone] • Fax [phone]
www.aemc.com

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South America, Central America, Mexico, Caribbean, Australia & New Zealand:

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®

, Inc.

d.b.a. AEMC

®

Instruments
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Dover, NH 03820 USA
[phone] • Fax [phone]
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All other countries:

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