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User Manual
ENGLISH
POWER CLAMP-ON METER
205
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CONTENTS
RECEIVING YOUR SHIPMENT ........................................................................................... 7
ORDERING INFORMATION ................................................................................................ 7
1 PRESENTATION .......................................................................................................... 8
1.1 THE ROTARY SWITCH .................................................................................................. 9
1.2 THE FUNCTION BUTTONS .......................................................................................... 10
1.3 THE DISPLAY ................................................................................................................ 11
1.3.1 Display Symbols .......................................................................................... 11
1.3.2 Measurement Capacity Exceeded (OL) ....................................................... 12
1.4 THE TERMINALS .......................................................................................................... 13
2 THE BUTTONS ........................................................................................................... 14
2.1
2.2 (YELLOW) BUTTON (SECOND FUNCTION) ........................................................... 15
2.3 BUTTON .............................................................................................................. 15
2.4 BUTTON .............................................................................................................. 16
2.4.1 Normal Mode ............................................................................................... 16
2.4.2 The MAX/MIN Mode + Activation of the HOLD Mode .................................. 17
2.4.3 Access to the True Inrush® Mode ( set to ) ............................... 17
2.5
2.5.1 Normal Mode ............................................................................................... 18
2.5.2 The Hz Function + Activation of the HOLD Mode ........................................ 18
2.6 BUTTON ............................................................................................................ 19
3 USE ............................................................................................................................. 20
3.1 INSTALLING THE BATTERIES .................................................................................... 20
3.2 TURNING THE CLAMP-ON METER ON...................................................................... 20
3.3 TURNING THE CLAMP-ON METER OFF .................................................................... 20
3.4 CONFIGURATION ......................................................................................................... 20
3.4.1 Configuring the Maximum Resistance for Continuity ................................... 21
3.4.2 Auto Power OFF .......................................................................................... 21
3.4.3 Configuring the Threshold for True InRush® Measurement ......................... 21
3.4.4 Default Configuration ................................................................................... 22
3.5 VOLTAGE MEASUREMENT (V) .................................................................................. 22
3.6 CONTINUITY TEST ................................................................................................ 23
3.6.1 Lead Resistance Compensation .................................................................. 24
3.7 RESISTANCE MEASUREMENT Ω .............................................................................. 24
3.8 DIODE TEST .......................................................................................................... 25
3.9 CURRENT MEASUREMENT (A) .................................................................................. 25
3.9.1 AC Measurement ......................................................................................... 25
3.9.2 DC or AC+DC Measurement ...................................................................... 26
3.10 STARTING CURRENT OR OVERCURRENT (True InRush®)
3.11 POWER MEASUREMENTS W, VA, VAR AND PF ........................................................ 28
3.11.1 Single-Phase Power Measurement ............................................................. 28
3.11.2 Balanced 3-Phase Power Measurement ..................................................... 29
PHASE ROTATION MODE ............................................................................... 30
3.12
BUTTON ................................................................................................................ 14
BUTTON .............................................................................................................. 18
MEASUREMENT ........................................................................................................... 27
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3.13 FREQUENCY MEASUREMENT (HZ) .......................................................................... 31
3.13.1 Frequency Measurement (V) ....................................................................... 31
3.13.2 Frequency Measurement (A) ....................................................................... 31
3.13.3 Frequency Measurement (W) ...................................................................... 32
3.14 MEASUREMENT OF THE LEVEL OF HARMONICS (THD) AND
THE
3.14.1 Measurement of THD and Frequency of the Fundamental (V) .................... 33
3.14.2 Measurement of THD and Frequency of the Fundamental (A) .................... 33
4 SPECIFICATIONS ...................................................................................................... 35
4.1 REFERENCE CONDITIONS......................................................................................... 35
4.2 SPECIFICATIONS UNDER THE REFERENCE CONDITIONS .................................. 35
4.2.1 DC Voltage Measurement............................................................................ 35
4.2.2 AC Voltage Measurement ............................................................................ 36
4.2.3 AC+DC Voltage Measurement .................................................................... 36
4.2.4 DC Current Measurement ............................................................................ 37
4.2.5 AC Current Measurement ............................................................................ 37
4.2.6 AC+DC Intensity Measurement ................................................................... 38
4.2.7 True Inrush® Measurement .......................................................................... 38
4.2.8 Continuity Measurement .............................................................................. 39
4.2.9 Resistance Measurement ............................................................................ 39
4.2.10 Diode test ..................................................................................................... 39
4.2.11 Active DC Power Measurements ................................................................. 40
4.2.12 Active AC Power Measurements ................................................................. 40
4.2.13 Active AC+DC Power Measurements .......................................................... 41
4.2.14 Measurement of Apparent AC Power .......................................................... 42
4.2.15 Measurement of Apparent AC+DC Power ................................................... 42
4.2.16 Measurement of Reactive AC Power ........................................................... 42
4.2.17 Measurement of reactive AC+DC power ..................................................... 43
4.2.18 Calculation of the Power Factor ................................................................... 44
4.2.19 Frequency Measurements ........................................................................... 44
4.2.20 Specifications in THDr ................................................................................. 45
4.2.21 Specifications in THDf .................................................................................. 45
4.2.22 Indication of order of the phases ................................................................. 46
4.3 ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS ............................................................................... 46
4.4 MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................................... 46
4.5 POWER SUPPLY .......................................................................................................... 47
4.6 COMPLIANCE WITH INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS .............................................. 47
4.7 ENVIRONMENTAL VARIATIONS ................................................................................ 48
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MAINTENANCE .......................................................................................................... 49
5.1 WARNING ...................................................................................................................... 49
5.2 CLEANING ..................................................................................................................... 49
5.3 REPLACEMENT OF THE BATTERIES ........................................................................ 49
6 REPAIR AND CALIBRATION .................................................................................... 50
7 TECHNICAL AND SALES ASSISTANCE ................................................................. 50
8 LIMITED WARRANTY ................................................................................................ 51
9 WARRANTY REPAIRS .............................................................................................. 51
FREQUENCY OF THE FUNDAMENTAL (NETWORK) ...................................... 33
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Thank you for purchasing a Model 205 Clamp-on Meter.
For best results from your instrument and for your safety, read the enclosed
operating instructions carefully and 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.
9V 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
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PRECAUTIONS FOR USE
This device complies with safety standards IEC-61010-1 and 61010-2-032 for voltages of
1000V in category III or 600V CAT 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 instrument is used other than as specified, the protection it provides may be
compromised, thereby endangering you.
Do not use the instrument in an explosive atmosphere or in the presence 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 maximum voltages and currents between terminals or with
respect to earth.
Do not use the instrument 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 partially) must
be set aside for repair or scrapped.
Use leads and accessories 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 modify the instrument and only use factory replacement parts. Repairs and
adjustments must be done by approved qualified personnel.
Replace the batteries as soon as the symbol appears 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 test 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.
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MEASUREMENT CATEGORIES
Definitions of the measurement categories:
CAT II: Circuits directly connected to the low-voltage installation.
Example: power supply to household electrical appliances and portable tools.
CAT III: Power supply circuits in the installation of the building.
Example: distribution panel, circuit-breakers, fixed industrial machines or
devices.
CAT IV: Circuits supplying the low-voltage installation of the building.
Example: power lines, meters, and protection devices.
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 205 ............................................................ Cat. #2139.40
Includes set of 2, 5 ft. (1.5m) needle tip color-coded leads with 4mm right angle
plug,soft carrying case, 1x9V battery and user manual.
Replacement Parts:
Soft Carrying Case ........................................................................... Cat. #2118.65
Set of 2, 5 ft. (1.5m) Needle Tip Color-coded (Rd/Bk) Leads w/4mm
Right-angle Plug
(600V CAT IV w/shield on Needle Tip, 1000V CAT II w/o shield) ..... Cat. #2154.74
Accessories:
Set of 2, Color-coded (Rd/Bk) Leads, Test Probes & Alligator .......... Cat #2152.05
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1 PRESENTATION
The Clamp-on Meter Model 205 is a professional 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
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(see connection principles)
2 Physical Guard -
3 Rotary Function Switch 1.1
4 Function Buttons 2
4
5
5 Backlit Display 1.3
6 Input Terminals 1.4
7 Trigger -
Designation See §
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3.5 to
3.12
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Figure 1: Clamp-on Meter Model 205
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1.1 THE ROTARY SWITCH
The rotary switch has six positions. To access the , , , ,
functions, set the switch to the desired function. The functions 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
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Phase rotation order indicator - 3.12
3.6
3.7
3.8
3.11
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1.2 THE FUNCTION BUTTONS
1 2 3
4 5 6
Figure 3: The Function Buttons
Item Function See §
1 Holds the last value on the display
Zero correction A
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
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
DC/AAC+DC/WDC/WAC+DC
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mode in current
2.1
3.9.2
3.6.1
2.2
2.4
2.5
2.6
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AC+DC
Alternating and direct current or voltage
∆
∆
PEAK+
Maximum peak value
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1.3 THE DISPLAY
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3
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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
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AC Alternating current or voltage
DC Direct current or voltage
REL
Ref
Relative value, with respect to a reference
Reference value
Storage of the values and display hold
Max Maximum DC or RMS value
Min Minimum DC or RMS value
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PEAK-
Minimum peak value
Balanced total 3-phase power measurement
W
Watt
var
Reactive power
VA
Apparent power
PF
Power factor
THDf
Total harmonic distortion with respect to the fundamental
Total harmonic distortion with respect to the true RMS
V Volt
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.
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1.4 THE TERMINALS
The terminals are used as follows:
1 2
Figure 5: The Terminals
Item Function
1
COM (black) Input Terminal Jack
2 + Positive (red) Input Terminal Jack
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ADC
W
AC+DC
This mode operates if the MAX/MIN or
2 THE BUTTONS
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 positions of the switch for the
button’s functionality.
2.1
BUTTON
This button is used to:
Store and look up the last values acquired specific to each function (V, A,
Ω, W) according to the specific modes previously activated (MAX/MIN).
The present display is then maintained while the detection and acquisition
of new values continues.
Perform automatic lead resistance compensation (see § 3.6.1).
Perform automatic zero correction in
ADC/
NOTE: This button is invalid for the Phase Order Indication function.
Successive
presses on
long
(> 2 sec)
long
(> 2 sec)
A
AC+DC
W
DC
First press: Holds the last value displayed
Second press: Returns to normal display mode
(the value of each new measurement is
displayed)
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)
See § 2.4.2 and § 2.5.2 for the button functionality in combination with the
and buttons.
AC+DC
Function
and WDC/
(see § 3.9.2).
AC+DC
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2.2 (YELLOW) BUTTON (SECOND FUNCTION)
This button is used to select the type of measurement (AC, DC, AC+DC) and the
second functions marked in yellow next 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)
- Selects AC, DC or AC+DC. Depending on
your choice, the screen displays AC, DC or
AC+DC
- Cycles through the continuity , Ω and
diode test modes and returns to the
continuity test
- Resets the measurement process for the
phase order indication function
- Displays the total 3-phase power of a
balanced system ( is displayed). Press
again to return to the display of the singlephase power ( is off)
Function
2.3 BUTTON
Successive
presses on
- Enables/disables display backlighting
NOTE: The backlighting is automatically disabled at the end of 2 minutes.
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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 BUTTON
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 extreme RMS values in
AC. Peak+ is the maximum instantaneous peak and Peak- is the minimum
instantaneous peak.
NOTE: In this mode, the Auto Power Off function of the device is automatically
disabled. The symbol is displayed on the screen.
Successive presses on
First 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-
Function
short
long (> 2 sec)
NOTE : ΔREL function can be used with the functions of the MAX/MIN/PEAK mode.
blinks.
Example:
blinks and MAX, PEAK+, PEAKsteadily.
- Activates the detection of MAX/MIN
values
- Displays the MAX or MIN value
successively
- Returns to the display of the present
measurement without exiting from the
mode (the values already detected are
not erased).
- Exits the MAX/MIN/PEAK mode. The
values previously recorded are then
erased.
NOTE: If the HOLD function is enabled
MAX/MIN/PEAK
function must first be disabled first.
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detected.
during this sequence.
2.4.2 The MAX/MIN Mode + Activation of the HOLD Mode
Successive presses on
short
- Displays the MAX/MIN/PEAK values
detected before the button was
pressed.
- When the button is pressed, the
last value is held on the display.
Function
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
long (>2 sec)
short (<2 sec)
Note: A short press
is functional only if a True
InRush value has been
- First 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.
- 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
NOTE: The A, AC and PEAK values flash
Function
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®
current
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2.5
This button is used to display the frequency measurements of a signal.
NOTE: This button is not functional in the DC mode.
BUTTON
2.5.1 Normal Mode
presses on
Successive
short
long
then short
Displays:
- The frequency of the signal measured
- The present voltage (V) or current (A)
measurement
Displays:
- The apparent power (VA)
- The reactive power (var)
- The power factor (PF)
- The frequency of the signal
- The active power (W)
- Enters or exits from the level of harmonics
(THD) calculation and display mode
- Selects THDf, THDr or the frequency of the
fundamental
Function
2.5.2 The Hz Function + Activation of the HOLD Mode
Successive
presses on
- Holds the last frequency reading
- Successively displays the last held
frequency, then the voltage or the current
- Displays the stored values of THD
, then of the frequency of the
THD
r
fundamental
- NOTE: Pressing the button again
returns to realtime measurement updates.
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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
short
long (>2 sec)
NOTE: The “Relative mode
the MAX/MIN/PEAK mode.
Enters the ΔREL mode, to store, then display the reference
value. The ΔRef symbol is displayed.
- Displays the differential value:
(current value – reference (∆))
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.
- Exits from the ΔREL mode
ΔREL” function can also be used with the functions of
Function
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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. Insert the 1x9V batteries supplied (item 2), observing polarities.
3. Close the battery compartment cover and screw it onto the housing.
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Figure 6 : The Battery Compartment
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.
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3.4.1 Configuring the Maximum Resistance for Continuity
To configure the maximum resistance allowed for a continuity measurement:
1. With the switch in the OFF position, hold the (yellow) button down
while turning the switch to until the "full screen" 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. To change the threshold, press the (yellow) button. The right-hand
digit flashes; each press on the (yellow) button increments 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 the OFF position, hold the button down while turning the switch
to until the "full screen" display ends and a beep is emitted. The
symbol is displayed.
2. When the button is released, the device is in the voltmeter function
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 current 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 percentage overshoot to apply 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%.
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.
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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) current measurement triggering threshold is fixed at
1% of the least sensitive range. This value is 1% of 99.99A or 1A. This threshold
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 (yellow) button down while turning the
switch to , until the "full screen" display ends and a beep 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
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• True InRush
triggering threshold = 10%
3.5 VOLTAGE MEASUREMENT (V)
To measure voltage, proceed as follows:
1. Set the switch to .
2. Connect 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 circuit to be
measured. The device selects AC or DC automatically according to
which measured value is larger. The AC or DC symbol displays 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.
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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. Connect 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 circuit or component
to be measured.
An audible signal is emitted if there is continuity (resistance value is below the
maximum threshold - see § 3.4.1) and the measured value is displayed on the
screen.
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3.6.1 Lead Resistance Compensation
Warning: Before the compensation is executed, the MAX/MIN and HOLD modes
must be disabled.
To perform automatic compensation of the test lead resistance, proceed as
follows:
1. Short-circuit the leads connected to the meter.
2. Hold the button down until the display unit indicates the lowest
value. The device measures the resistance 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 blinks and is not stored.
3.7 RESISTANCE MEASUREMENT Ω
Warning: Before making a resistance measurement, make sure that the circuit is
off and all capacitors have been discharged.
1. Set the switch to and press the (yellow) button. The Ω symbol
is displayed.
2. Connect 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 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).
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3.8 DIODE TEST
Warning: Before performing the diode test, make sure that the circuit is off and
all capacitors have been discharged.
1. Set the switch to and press the (yellow) button twice. The
symbol is displayed.
2. Connect 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. Reverse the leads on the diode and repeat the test.
3.9 CURRENT MEASUREMENT (A)
The jaws are opened by pressing the trigger on the body of the meter. The arrow
on the jaws of the clamp-on meter (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 optimal when the conductor is centered in
the jaws (aligned with the centering marks).
The device selects AC or DC automatically according to which 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.
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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"; the 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 the same position during the whole procedure so
that the correction value will be exact.
Press the button until the device emits a double beep and displays a value
near "0". The correction value is stored until the clamp is powered down.
NOTE: The correction is effected only if the value displayed is < ±10A, otherwise
the value displayed blinks and is not stored. The clamp must be recalibrated (see
§ 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.
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3.10 STARTING CURRENT OR OVERCURRENT (True InRush®) MEASUREMENT
NOTE: The measurement can be made only 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. After detection and acquisition for 100 ms, the RMS value of the True
InRush
®
current is displayed. Pressing the button will display the
PEAK+/PEAK- values subsequently.
button. The InRh symbol is
4. A long press on the button or a change of function on the rotary
switch will exit the True InRush
®
mode.
NOTE: The triggering threshold in A is 10A if the initial current is zero (starting of
installation). For an established current (overload in an installation) see §3.4.3.
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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 powers 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. Connect the black lead to the COM terminal and the red lead to the "+"
terminal.
4. Connect the 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 screen.
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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
3.11.2 Balanced 3-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. 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. Connect the black lead to the COM terminal and the red lead to the "+"
terminal.
5. Connect the leads and the clamp to the circuit as follows:
NOTE: The arrow on the jaws of the clamp (see the diagram below) must point in
the presumed direction of flow of the current from the source to the load.
The measurement is displayed on screen.
NOTE: 3-phase power on a balanced 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 multiplying the value by three.
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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, proceed 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. Connect the black lead with alligator clip to the COM terminal and the
red lead with the test probe to the "+" terminal.
3. Connect the alligator clip to the presumed 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 period has not been determined, the device emits a beep
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. Within 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 phase.
NOTE: If the measurement period has not been determined, the device emits 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 determined, the device emits a beep
and the indication of order of the phases is displayed on the screen, as follows:
• 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, the device emits a beep and
displays the "Err" message. Repeat the procedure from Step 4.
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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:
5. Set the switch to and press the button. The Hz symbol is displayed.
6. Select AC or AC+DC by pressing the (yellow) button until the
desired choice is reached.
7. Connect the black lead to the COM terminal and the red lead to the "+"
terminal.
8. 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 until desired
choice is reached.
3. Clamp the jaws around the conductor to be measured.
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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. Connect 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.
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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. Similarly, it determines
r
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 and press and hold the button for (>2s). The
symbol is displayed. To select THDr, press the button again.
THD
f
The THD
fundamental, press the button again. The Hz symbol is displayed.
2. Connect the black lead to the COM terminal and the red lead to the “+”
terminal.
3. Place the test probes or the alligator clips on the terminals of the circuit
to be measured.
symbol is displayed. To select the frequency of the
r
The measurement is displayed on screen.
3.14.2 Measurement of the THD and the Frequency of the Fundamental (A)
1. Set the switch to and press and hold the button for (>2s). The
THDf symbol is displayed. To select THDr, press the button. The
THD
symbol is displayed. To select the frequency of the fundamental,
r
press the key again. The Hz symbol is displayed.
2. Clamp the jaws around the conductor to be measured.
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The measurement is displayed on screen.
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Measurement Range
0.00 to 59.99V
60.0 to 599.9V
600V to 1000V
(1)
Specified Measurement
Range
0.00 to 5.99V
± (1% R +3cts)
Resolution
0.01V
0.1V
1V
Input Impedance
10MΩ
4 SPECIFICATIONS
4.1 REFERENCE CONDITIONS
Quantities of Influence Reference Conditions
Temperature: 23°C ±2°C
Relative humidity: 45% to 75%
Supply voltage: 9.0V ±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)
6.00 to 59.99V
± (1% R +3cts)
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Measurement
Range
0.15 to
59.99V
60.0 to
599.9V
600V to 1000V RMS
1400V peak
Specified
Range
0.15 to 5.99V
± (1% R +3cts)
Resolution
0.01V
0.1V
1V
Input Impedance
10MΩ
0.15 to
59.99V
60.0 to
599.9V
600V to1000V RMS
(1)
1400V peak
Specified Measurement
Range
0.15 to 5.99V
± (1% R +3cts)
Resolution
0.01V
0.1V
1V
Input impedance
10MΩ
4.2.2 AC Voltage Measurement
(1)
Measurement
(2)
Accuracy
± (1% R +10cts)
6.00 to 59.99V
0 to 100% of the measurement range
± (1% R +3cts)
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):
• 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 than 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)
6 to 59.99V
± (1% R +3cts)
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Measurement
Range
0.00 to
60.0 to
599.9A
Specified
Measurement Range
Accuracy
(2)
(zero corrected)
Resolution
0.01A
0.1A
1A
Measurement
Range
0.15 to
59.99A
60.0 to
599.9A
Specified
Range
Accuracy
± (1% R +10cts)
± (1% R +3cts)
Resolution
0.01A
0.1A
1A
Specific Specifications in MAX/MIN mode in voltage
(from 10Hz to 1kHz in AC and AC+DC, 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 in AC and AC+DC):
• 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
(2)
59.99A
600A to 900A
0 to 100% of the measurement range
± (1% R +10cts) ± (1% R +3cts)
Note (1) The display indicates “+OL” above 1800A and “-OL” below -1800A
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)
4.2.5 AC Current Measurement
(2)
Measurement
Note (1) The display indicates "OL" above 900A (in PEAK mode). The "-" and
"+" signs are not managed.
Note (2) In AC, any value between zero and the min. threshold of the
- Bandwidth in AC = 3 kHz
measurement range (0.15A) is forced to show “----“ on the display.
600A
0 to 100% of the measurement range
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AC: 600A
600 to 900A
Specified
Range
Accuracy
(2)
(zero corrected)
Resolution
0.01A
0.1A
1A
Measurement Range
6 to 600AAC
6 to 900ADC
Specified Measurement Range
0 to 100% of the measurement range
Accuracy
± (5% R +5cts)
Resolution
1A
4.2.6 AC+DC Intensity Measurement
Measurement
(2)
Range
0.15 to
59.99A
60.0 to
599.9A
DC or PEAK:
(1)
Measurement
0 to 100% of the measurement range
± (1% R+10cts) ± (1% R +3cts)
Note (1) In DC, the display indicates "+OL" above +1800A and "+-OL" above
-1800A in REL mode. The "-" and "+" signs are managed (polarity).
In AC and AC+DC, the display indicates "+OL" above 1500A in PEAK
mode. The "-" and "+" signs are not managed.
- Bandwidth in AC = 3kHz
Note (2) In AC, any value between zero and the min. threshold of the
measurement range (0.15A) is forced to show "----" on the display.
Specific Specifications in MAX/MIN mode
(from 10Hz to 1kHz, and from 0.30A in AC):
• Accuracy: add ± (1% R) to the values in the tables above.
• PEAK capture time: 1ms min. to 1.5ms max.
Specific characteristics in PEAK mode in current
(from 10Hz to 1kHz in AC and AC+DC):
• Accuracy: add ± (1.5% R +0.5A) 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):
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Measurement Range
0.0 to 599.9Ω
Open-circuit Voltage
≤ 3.6V
Measurement Current
550µA
Accuracy
± (1% R +5cts)
Buzzer Triggering Threshold
Adjustable from 1 to 599Ω (40Ω is the default)
0.0 to
599.9Ω
600 to
5999Ω
6 to
59.99kΩ
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 + 10cts)
Resolution
0.001V
Measurement Current
0.55mA
Indication: junction reversed or
open-circuit
"OL" is displayed when the measured
voltage >3.199V
4.2.8 Continuity Measurement
4.2.9 Resistance Measurement
(1)
Measurement Range
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.
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Measurement
Range
0 to
5.999W
6.00 to
59.99kW
60.0 to
599.9kW
600 to
900kW
Specified
Range
Accuracy
(3)
± (2% R +10cts)
± (2% R +3cts)
Resolution
1W
10W
100W
1000W
Measurement
Range
5 to
5999W
6.00 to
59.99kW
60.0 to
599.9kW
Specified
Range
1 to 100% of the
range
Accuracy
(3)
± (2% R +10cts)
± (2% R +3cts)
Resolution
1W
10W
100W
1000W
4.2.11 Active DC Power Measurements
(2)
(1)
Measurement
Note (1) - Display of O.L or ± O.L
- Above ±1800kW in REL mode.
Note (2) Any applied voltage greater than 1000V causes the emission of an
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
4.2.12 Active AC Power Measurements
Measurement
Note (1) Bandwidth in AC in voltage = 3kHz, in current = 3kHz
Notes (2) and (3) of the previous § apply.
Note (4) Any power measured less than 5W is regarded as zero and causes the
display of dashes "----"
If the voltage is less than 0.15V or if the current is less than 0.15A, the
power measured is regarded as zero and causes the display of "----"
Note (5) The active powers are positive for power consumed and negative for
power generated.
Note (6) The signs of the active and reactive powers and power factor are
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)
1 to 100% of the
measurement range
0 to 100% of the
measurement range
intermittent alarm beep to report a dangerous overload.
current measurement (approximately 0.1A).
measurement will be 0.1A/10A or 1%.
(2) (4)
measurement
0 to 100%
of the measurement range
600kW
defined by the four-quadrant rule below:
The diagram below sums up the signs of the power as a function of the
phase angle between V and I:
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Measurement
Range
5 to
5999W
6.00 to
59.99kW
60.0 to
599.9kW
600 to
900kW
Specified
Range
Accuracy
(3)
± (2% R +10cts)
± (2% R +3cts)
Resolution
1W
10W
100W
1000W
Consumed
Generated
Note (7) - In balanced three-phases, with deformed signals (THD and
harmonics), accuracies are guaranteed since Ф > 30°. Additional errors are
following, depending of THD :
Add +1% for 10% < THD < 20%
Add +3% for 20% < THD < 30%
Add +5% for 30% < THD < 40%
4.2.13 Active AC+DC Power Measurements
(2) (4)
Measurement
1 to 100% of the
measurement range
of the measurement range
Note (1) Bandwidth in AC in voltage = 3kHz, in current = 3kHz
Notes (2), (3), (4), (5), (6) and 7 of the previous § apply.
0 to 100%
(1)
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Measurement
Range
5 to
5999VA
6.00 to
59.99kVA
60.0 to
599.9kVA
Specified
Range
1 to 100% of the
range
Accuracy
(3)
± (2% R +10cts)
± (2% R +3cts)
Resolution
1VA
10VA
100VA
1000VA
Measurement
Range
5 to
5999VA
6.00 to
59.99kVA
60.0 to
599.9kVA
600 to
900kVA
Specified
Range
1 to 100% of the
range
Accuracy
(3)
± (2% R +10cts)
± (2% R +3cts)
Resolution
1VA
10VA
100VA
1000VA
Measurement
Range
5 to
5999 var
6.00 to
59.99 kvar
60.0 to
599.9 kvar
Specified
Range
1 to 100% of the
range
Accuracy
(3) (7)
± (2% R +10cts)
± (2% R +3cts)
Resolution
1 var
10 var
100 var
1 kvar
4.2.14 Measurement of Apparent AC Power
(2) (4)
600kVA
(1)
Measurement
measurement
of the measurement range
0 to 100%
Note (1) Bandwidth in AC in voltage = 3kHz, in current = 3kHz
Notes (2), (3) and (4) of the previous § apply.
4.2.15 Measurement of Apparent AC+DC Power
(2) (4)
Measurement
measurement
of the measurement range
0 to 100%
Note (1) - Display of OL above 900kVA in single-phase (1000V x 900A)
- Bandwidth in AC in voltage = 3kHz, in current = 3kHz
Notes (2), (3) and (4) of the previous § apply
4.2.16 Measurement of Reactive AC Power
(2) (4)
600 kvar
(1)
(1)
Measurement
Note (1) Bandwidth in AC in voltage = 3kHz, in current = 3kHz
Notes (2), (3) and (4) of the previous § apply
Note (5) In single-phase, the sign of the reactive power is determined by the
measurement
of the measurement range
0 to 100%
phase lead or lag between the V and I signs, while in balanced threephase, it is determined by the calculation on the samples.
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Measurement
Range
5 to
5999 var
6.00 to
59.99 kvar
60.0 to
599.9 kvar
600 to
900 kvar
Specified
Range
1 to 100% of the
range
Accuracy
(3) (7)
± (2% R +10cts)
± (2% R +3cts)
Resolution
1 var
10 var
100 var
1 kvar
Note (6) - Signs of reactive powers according to the four-quadrant rule (§4.2.12):
Quadrant 1: Reactive power Q sign +
Quadrant 2: Reactive power Q sign +
Quadrant 3: Reactive power Q sign Quadrant 4: Reactive power Q sign –
Note (7) With deformed signals (THD and harmonics), uncertainties are
guaranteed since Φ > 30°:
Add +1% for 10%<THD<20%
Add +3% for 20%<THD<30%
Add +5% for 30%<THD<40%
4.2.17 Measurement of Reactive AC+DC Power
(2) (4)
Measurement
measurement
0 to 100% of the measurement range
Note (1) - Display of OL above 900 kvar in single-phase (1000V x 900A)
Notes (2), (3) , (4), (5), (6) and (7) of the previous § apply
- Bandwidth in AC in voltage = 3kHz, in current = 3kHz
Specific characteristics in MAX/MIN mode in power (from 10Hz to 1kHz):
• Accuracy: add 1% R to the values in the table above.
• Capture time: approximately 100ms
(1)
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Measurement Range
(1)
-1.00 to +1.00
Specified Measurement
Range
0 to 50% of the
measurement range
50 to 100% of the
measurement range
Accuracy
± (3% R +3cts)
± (2% R +3cts)
Resolution
0.01
5.0 to
599.9Hz
600 to
5999Hz
Specified Measurement
Range
1 to 100% of the
measurement range
0 to 100% of the
measurement range
Accuracy
± (0.4% R +1ct)
Resolution
0.1Hz
1Hz
10Hz
Measurement Range
(1)
5.0 to 599.9Hz
600 to 2999 Hz
Specified Measurement
Range
1 to 100% of the
measurement range
0 to 100% of the
measurement range
Accuracy
± (0.4% R +1ct)
Resolution
0.1Hz
1Hz
4.2.18 Calculation of the Power Factor
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 (8) - Sign of the power factor according to the four-quadrant rule (§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 Range
4.2.19.2 Current
Note : The display is "----" if the input signal is too low (V<3V or I<3A) or if
the frequency is less than 5Hz.
(1)
6.00 to 19.99kHz
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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%
Specific Specifications in MAX/MIN mode (from 10Hz to 5kHz in voltage and
from 10Hz to 1kHz in current):
• 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<5V or I<6A) 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
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Frequency range
47 to 400Hz
Acceptable voltage range
50 to 1000V
Acquisition duration period
≤500ms
approximately 10s at 50Hz
approximately 2s to 400Hz
Acquisition duration measurement period
and phase order display
Acceptable phase unbalance
±10
Acceptable amplitude unbalance
20%
Acceptable level of harmonics in voltage
10%
Polycarbonate
Clamping diameter: 1.3" (34mm)
LCD display unit
Dimension: 1.1 x 1.7" (28 x 43.5mm)
4.2.22 Indication of Phase Order
Validity duration period
≤500ms
4.3 ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
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: 8.7 x 3.0 x 1.65" (222 x 78 x 42mm)
Weight: 0.86 lbs (340g) with the batteries
Rigid polycarbonate shell with over-molded elastomer
covering;
Opening: 1.3" (34mm)
Blue backlighting
UL94 V1
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4.5 POWER SUPPLY
Batteries: 1x9V LF22
Battery life: >120 hours (without backlighting)
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 III or 600V 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)
IP40 (per standard IEC-60529)
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Condition
of influence
Range of
influence
Measurement
influenced
Influence
Typical MAX
Temperature
V AC
Humidity
V
Frequency
Position of the
conductor in the
jaws
(f
Any position on
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)
1.4 to 3.5
1400 V peak
4.7 ENVIRONMENTAL VARIATIONS
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 2 kHz
the internal
perimeter of the
jaws
touching the
external
perimeter of the
0 to 500 A DC
or RMS
V DC
A*
Ω
W AC
W DC
A
Ω
W
V
A
A-W
A-W 42 dB 35 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
0.1% R/10°C
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 + 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
0 to 1000 V DC
to 900 A peak
or RMS
limited
A-W
A (AC-AC+DC)
V (AC-AC+DC)
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<
1 ct 1 ct
1% R
1% R
3% R + 1 ct
3% R + 1 ct
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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 REPLACEMENT OF THE BATTERIES
The symbol indicates that the batteries are low. When this symbol appears
on the display unit, the batteries must be replaced. The measurements and
specifications are no longer guaranteed.
To replace the batteries, proceed as follows:
1. Disconnect the measurement leads from the input terminals.
2. Set the switch to OFF.
3. Using a screwdriver, unscrew the battery compartment cover from the
back of the housing (see §3.1).
4. Remove the used battery and replace with a 9V LF22 battery, observing
the polarities.
5. Close the battery compartment cover and screw it onto the housing.
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6 REPAIR AND CALIBRATION
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.
7 TECHNICAL AND SALES ASSISTANCE
®
, Inc. d.b.a. AEMC® Instruments
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
(508) 698-2115
Fax: (508) 698-2118
techsupport@aemc.com
www.aemc.com
NOTE: Do not ship instruments to our Foxborough, MA address.
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8 LIMITED WARRANTY
The Model 205 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 will, at its
REGISTER ONLINE AT: www.aemc.com
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 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
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
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.
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Chauvin Arnoux®, Inc. d.b.a AEMC® Instruments
99-MAN 100421 v1 11/15
15 Faraday Drive • Dover, NH 03820 USA
www.aemc.com
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