Aemc instruments SL206 User Manual

AC/DC Current Probe
Model SL206

USER MANUAL

Limited Warranty

The AC/DC Current Probe Model SL206 is warranted to the owner for a
period of 2 years from the date of original purchase against defects in
manufacture. This limited warranty is given by AEMC

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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

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Instruments.

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

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Please print the online Warranty Coverage Information for your
records.

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Wha t AEMC

Instruments will do:

If a malfunction occurs within the warranty 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® Instruments will, at its
option, repair or replace the faulty material.

YOU CAN NOW REGISTER ONLINE 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:

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Chauvin Arnoux
15 Faraday Drive • Dover, NH 03820 USA

Tel: [phone] (Ext. 360)

[phone] (Ext. 360)

Fax: [phone] or [phone]

[e-mail]

, 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.

AC/DC Current Probe M odel SL206

Table of Contents

arning ..................................................................................................... 3

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Limited Warranty ....................................................................................... 3

Warranty Repairs ...................................................................................... 3

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

Electrical Sp ec ifications ......................................................................... 6

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

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

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

Operation ................................................................................................. 10

Connection .......................................................................................... 10

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

Current Measurement .......................................................................... 11

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

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

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

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

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

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

AC/DC Current Probe Model SL206

Warning

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

• C

onnect the probe to the o scilloscope or voltage m easuring

instrument before clamping the probe around a conductor.

• NEVER use the probe on circuits rated higher than 600V.

• NEVER leave the probe c la mped around a conductor whi le it

is not connected to a voltage measuring instrument or DMM.

• Carefully center the conductor inside the probe jaws and
ascertain that the probe is perpendicular to the conductor
before closing the jaws.

• AVOID, if possible, the proximity of other conduc tors which
may create noise.

• Check the magnetic mating surfaces of the probe jaws;
these should be free of dirt, rust, or other foreign matter.

• Do not use a probe that is cracked, damaged, or has
defective leads.

International Electrical Symbols

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

This symbol signifies C AUTIO N! and requests t hat the user refer
to the user manual before using the instrument.

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

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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