Aemc instruments SL201 User Manual

AC/DC Current Probe
Model SL201

USER MANUAL

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Limited Warranty

The AC/DC Current Probe Model SL201 is warranted to the owner for a
period of two 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.

For full and detailed warranty coverage, please read the Warranty Coverage
Information, which is attached to the Warranty Registration Card (if
enclosed) or is available at www.aemc.com. Please keep the Warranty
Coverage Information with your records.

What AEMC
If a malfunction occurs within the warranty period, you may return the

instrument to us for repair, provided we have your warranty
information on file or a proof of purchase. AEMC® Instruments will, at its
option, repair or replace the faulty material

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Instruments will do:

registration

YOU CAN NOW REGISTER ON LINE AT:

www.aemc.com

Warranty Repairs

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

15 Faraday Drive • Dover, NH 03820 USA
Tel: [phone] (Ext. 360)

(603)

Fax: [phone] or [phone]

[e-mail]

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, Inc. d.b.a. AEMC® Instruments

749-6434 (Ext. 360)

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.

Table of Contents

Warning

International Electrical Symbols................................................................3

Definition of Measurement Categories......................................................4

Receiving Your Shipment..........................................................................4

Packaging..................................................................................................4

Compatibility..............................................................................................4

Description ................................................................................................5

Control and Connector Identification.........................................................5

Specifications............................................................................................6

Frequency Response Curves (Typical).....................................................9

Operation...................................................................................................9

Maintenance............................................................................................11

Repair and Calibration ............................................................................12

Technical and Sales Assistance .............................................................12

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Electrical Specifications.........................................................................6

Mechanical Specifications.....................................................................7

Safety Specifications.............................................................................8

Connection ............................................................................................9

Zeroing the Probe................................................................................10

Current Measurement..........................................................................10

Warning ...............................................................................................11

Cleaning...............................................................................................11

Battery Replacement...........................................................................11

AC/DC Current Probe Model SL201

Warning

These safety warnings are provided to ensure the safety of
personnel and proper operation of the instrument.

• Read the instruction manual completely and follow all the
safety information before attempting to use or service this

rument.

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Use caution on any circuit: Potentially high voltages and

•

currents may be present and may pose a shock ha
Read the safety specifications section prior to usi

•

curre

nt probe. Never exceed the maximum voltage

given.

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Safety is the responsibility of the operat

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ALWAYS connect the current probe to the disp
before

ALWAYS inspect the instrument, probe, probe

•

output termi
immediately.

•

NEVER use the current probe on electric
above 600V
extreme caution whe
bus ba

clamping the probe onto the sample being test

nals prior to use. Replace any defective pa

in overvoltage ca

n clamping around bare conductors or

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al conductors rated

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International Electrical Symbols

This symbol signifies that the current probe is protected by double
or reinforced insulation. Use only factory specified replacement
parts when servicing the instrument.

This symbol signifies CAUTION! and requests that the user refer
to the user manual before using the instrument.

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

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