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AC75B

AC Digital Clamp Multimeter

Users Manual

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AC75B

AC Digital Clamp Multimeter

Users Manual

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Limited Warranty and Limitation of Liability

Your Amprobe® product will be free from defects in material and workmanship for 1 year from the date of purchase. This warranty does not cover fuses, disposable batteries or damage from accident, neglect, misuse, alteration, contamination, or abnormal conditions of operation or handling. Resellers are not authorized to extend any other warranty on Amprobe®’s behalf. To obtain service during the warranty period, return the product with proof of purchase to an authorized Amprobe® Test Tools Service Center or to a Amprobe® dealer or distributor. See Repair Section above for details. THIS WARRANTY IS YOUR ONLY REMEDY. ALL OTHER WARRANTIES WHETHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STAUTORY - INCLUDING IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR MERCHANTABILITY, ARE HEREBY DISCLAIMED. MANUFACTURER SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR LOSSES, ARISING FROM ANY CAUSE OR THEORY. Since some states or countries do not allow the exclusion or limitation of an implied warranty or of incidental or consequential damages, this limitation of liability may not apply to you.

AC75B Clamp-on Multimeter

Contents

Safety Information ........................................................................................2

Symbols Used in this Manual........................................................................3

Introduction ..................................................................................................4

Making Measurements...............................................................................4

Additional Features ....................................................................................4

Product Maintenance ....................................................................................4

Maintenance...............................................................................................4

Cleaning.....................................................................................................4

Troubleshooting.........................................................................................5

Battery Replacement..................................................................................5

Repair ...........................................................................................................6

Specifications................................................................................................7

General Specifications................................................................................7

Environmental Specifications.....................................................................7

Electrical Specifications .............................................................................7

Safety Information

To ensure safe operation and usage of the meter, follow these instructions. Failure to observe warnings can result in severe injury or death.

• To avoid possible electric shock or personal injury, follow these

guidelines:

• Do not use the meter if it is damaged. Before you use the meter,

inspect the case. Look for cracks or missing plastic. Pay particular attention to the insulation surrounding the connectors.

• Inspect the test leads for damaged insulation or exposed metal.

Check the test leads for continuity.

• Replace damaged test leads before you use the meter.

• If this product is used in a manner not specified by the

manufacturer, the protection provided by the equipment may be impaired.

• Do not use the meter if it operates abnormally. Protection may be

impaired. When in doubt, have the meter serviced.

• Do not operate the meter around explosive gas, vapor, or dust.

• Do not apply more than the rated voltage, as marked on the meter,

between terminals or between any terminal and earth ground.

• Before use, verify the meter’s operation by measuring a known

voltage.

• When measuring current, turn off circuit power before connecting

the meter in the circuit. Remember to place the meter in series with the circuit.

• Do not attempt to repair this meter. There are no user serviceable

parts.

• Use caution when working above 30 V ac rms, 42 V peak, or 60 V

dc. Such voltages pose a shock hazard.

• When using the probes, keep your fingers behind the finger guards

on the probes.

• Connect the common test lead before you connect the live test lead.

When you disconnect test leads, disconnect the live test lead first.

• Remove test leads from the meter before you open the battery door.

• Do not operate the meter with the battery door removed or

loosened.

• To avoid false readings, which could lead to possible electric shock

or personal injury, replace the batteries as soon as the low battery indicator (N) appears.

• Only use a 9 Volt battery, properly installed in the meter case, to

power the meter.

• To avoid the potential for fire or electrical shock, do not connect the

thermocouple to electrically live circuits.

• Disconnect circuit power and discharge all high-voltage capacitors

before testing resistance,continuity, diodes, or capacitance.

Symbols Used in this Manual

Battery

Refer to the manual

Double insulated

Dangerous Voltage

Direct Current

Earth Ground

Alternating Current

Audible tone

;

Conforms to relevant Australian standards.

)

Canadian Standards Association (Canadian and US)

Complies with EU directives

, Application around and

removal from HAZARDOUS LIVE conductors is permitted.

Introduction

The AC75B digital clamp-on multimeter, is a fully featured meter that also measures temperature using a Type K probe (included). The AC75B has full Category safety ratings and is CAT III, 600 V.

Making Measurements

Measurement Functions

• AC and DC Volts (V/v) See Figure -4-

• Resistance (O) See Figure -5-

• Diode/Continuity (G/C) See Figure –6-

• DC Current (DC μA) See Figure –7-

• Capacitance (P) See Figure –8-

• Temperature (°C/°F) See Figure –9-

• AC Current (a) See Figure –11-

Additional Features

Auto Power Off/Auto Power Off Disable See Figures -2- and –3- The meter will automatically shut itself off after approximately 10 minutes

after power is turned on, or no activity has occurred with the meter. The meter will beep when it turns off. Turn the rotary dial to reactivate the meter.

The Auto Power Off feature can be disabled to keep the meter from going to sleep. Press the BACKLIGHT button and then switch the rotary knob to power on the meter. Backlight See Figure -12-

The AC75B backlight illuminates the entire display for easy measurement viewing in dark work environments. The backlight is activated for 60 seconds once the button is pressed.

HOLD Measurements See Figure -10- The HOLD button allows the meter to capture and continuously display a

measurement reading. To use the HOLD feature, make a measurement, when the reading has stabilized, press the HOLD button. The measurement value will be captured on the display. Press the HOLD button again to release the value.

Product Maintenance

Maintenance

Do not attempt to repair this meter. It contains no user serviceable parts. Repair or servicing should only be performed by qualified personnel.

Cleaning

To clean the meter, periodically wipe the case with a soft moistened cloth. To avoid damage to the plastic components do not use benzene, alcohol, acetone, ether, paint thinner, lacquer thinner, ketone or other solvents to clean the meter.

Troubleshooting

If the meter appears to operate improperly, check the following items first.

1. Review the operating instructions to ensure the meter is being used

properly.

2. Make sure the battery is in good condition. The low battery symbol N

appears when the battery falls below the level where accuracy is guaranteed. Replace a low battery immediately.

Battery Replacement

To replace the battery

1. Turn the meter off and remove the test leads.

2. Loosen the screw and remove the battery door.

3. Replace the battery using an alkaline 9 V battery. See General

Specifications for detailed battery specifications.

4. Replace the battery cover and tighten the screw. Recycle the battery

using approved methods.

XWWARNING

To avoid electrical, shock remove the test leads from both the meter and the test circuit before accessing the battery or the fuses.

Repair

All test tools returned for warranty or non-warranty repair or for calibration should be accompanied by the following: your name, company’s name, address, telephone number, and proof of purchase. Additionally, please include a brief description of the problem or the service requested and include the test leads with the meter. Non-warranty repair or replacement charges should be remitted in the form of a check, a money order, credit card with expiration date, or a purchase order made payable to Amprobe® Test Tools.

In-Warranty Repairs and Replacement – All Countries

Please read the warranty statement and check your battery before requesting repair. During the warranty period any defective test tool can be returned to your Amprobe® Test Tools distributor for an exchange for the same or like product. Please check the “Where to Buy” section on

www.amprobe.com for a list of distributors near you. Additionally, in the

United States and Canada In-Warranty repair and replacement units can also be sent to a Amprobe® Test Tools Service Center (see below for address).

Non-Warranty Repairs and Replacement – US and Canada

Non-warranty repairs in the United States and Canada should be sent to a Amprobe® Test Tools Service Center. Call Amprobe® Test Tools or inquire at your point of purchase for current repair and replacement rates. In USA In Canada Amprobe® Test Tools Amprobe® Test Tools Everett, WA 98203 Mississauga, ON L4Z 1X9 Tel: 888-993-5853 Tel: 905-890-7600 Fax: 425-446-6390 Fax: 905-890-6866

Non-Warranty Repairs and Replacement – Europe

European non-warranty units can be replaced by your Amprobe® Test Tools distributor for a nominal charge. Please check the “Where to Buy” section on www.amprobe.com for a list of distributors near you. European Correspondence Address* Amprobe® Test Tools Europe P.O. Box 1186 5602 BD Eindhoven The Netherlands *(Correspondence only – no repair or replacement available from this address. European customers please contact your distributor).

Specifications

General Specifications

Display: 3 ¾ digit large scale liquid crystal display (LCD) Display Count: 4000 counts Measuring Rate: 1.5 times per second Overrange Display: 0o is displayed for Ω functions. Actual value is shown

for A, V, and temperature functions.

Automatic Power Off Time: Approximately 10 minutes after power on Low battery indication: The N symbol is displayed when the battery

voltage drops below the operating level for accurate results.

Power: Single standard 9 V battery, NEDA160A. Battery Life: 200 hours with an alkaline 9 V battery.

Environmental Specifications

Indoor Use Calibration: One year calibration cycle Operating Temperature:

0 °C to 30 °C at ≥80 % R.H.

30 °C to 40 °C at ≥75 % R.H.

40 °C to 50 °C at ≥45 % R.H. Storage Temperature: -20 °C to 60 °C at 0 to 80 % R.H. (battery removed)

P, )

Overvoltage Category:

IEC 61010-1 CAT III - 600 V, CAT II 1000 V, Pollution Degree 2

EN61010-2-032

CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 1010.1-92

CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 1010.1B-92

CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 1010.2.032-96

Altitude: ≤2000 M (6562 Feet) Conductor Size: ≤ 32 mm diameter (1.25 in) EMC: EN61326-1. Shock Vibration: Sinusoidal vibration per MIL-PRF-28800F (5 to 55 Hz, 3 g

maximum) Drop Protection: 4 foot drop to hardwood on concrete floor

Electrical Specifications

Accuracy: ±(% reading + number of digits) at 23 °C ±5 °C at <80 % R.H. Temperature Coefficient: Add 0.2 x (Specified Accuracy)/°C, <.18 °C,

>28 °C.

DC/AC VOLTS

Range DC Accuracy AC Accuracy

4.000 V

40.00 V

400.0 V 1000 V dc/750 V ac

±(0.9 % + 2 dgt) ±(1.5 % + 5 dgt)

50 Hz to 500 Hz

Overvoltage Protection: DC 1000 V or AC 750 V rms Input Impedance: 10 MΩ//less than 100 ρF CMRR/NMRR: (Common Mode Rejection Ratio/Normal Mode Rejection

Ratio)

V ac

CMRR > 60 dB at DC, 50 Hz/60 Hz

V dc

CMRR > 100 dB at DC, 50 Hz/60 Hz

NMRR > 50 dB at DC, 50 Hz/60 Hz AC Conversion Type: Average sensing rms indication.

Resistance

Range Accuracy

400.0 Ω ±(1.0 % + 2 dgt)

4.000 kΩ

40.00 kΩ

400.0 kΩ

±(0.7 % + 2 dgt)

4.000 MΩ ±(1.0 % + 2 dgt)

40.00 MΩ ±(1.5 % + 2 dgt)

Overload Protection: 1000 V dc/750 V ac Open Circuit Voltage: -1.3 V approx.

<100 dgt rolling

10 dgt rolling

Diode Check and Continuity

Resolution Accuracy

10 mV

±(1.5 % + 5 dgt) From 0.4 V to 0.8 V

Max Test Current: 1.5 mA Max Open Current: 3 V Overload Protection: 1000 V dc/750 V ac Continuity: Built-in buzzer sounds when resistance is less than

approximately 100 Ω. Response time is approximately 100 msec

DC μA

Range Accuracy

400.0 μA 4000 μA

±(1.0 % + 2 dgt)

Voltage Burden: < 5 mV/μA Overload Protection: 1000 V dc/750 V ac Resolution: 100 nA

Capacitance

Range Accuracy

4.000 nF

±(3.0 % + 20 dgt)

40.00 nF

400.0 nF

4.000 μF

40.00 μF

400.0 μF

4.000 mF

±(2.0 % + 8 dgt)

Overload Protection: 1000 V dc/750 V ac

< 50 dgt fluctuating

AC Current

Function Range AC Accuracy

0.0 to 399.9 A

(50 to 60 Hz)

400.0 to 600.0 A*

±(1.9 % + 5 digits)

*0.0 to 500.0 A Continuous 501 A to 600.0 A 10 minutes maximum followed by 10 minutes cooling period.

Overload Protection: 1000 V dc/750 V ac AC Conversion Type: Average sensing rms display Position Error: ±1.5 % of reading

Temperature

Function Range Accuracy

-40 °C to 0.1 °C 1 % ± 4 °C

°C

0 °C to 400.0 °C 1 % ± 3 °C

-40 °F to 32 °F 1 % ± 8 °F 32 °F to 750 °F 1 % ± 6 °F

°F

750 °F to 1000 °F 1 % ± 8 °F

Overload Protection: 1000 V dc/750 V ac

Clamp Meter

AC75B

Auto Power Off

Auto Off Disable

10 min

Off/On

AC75B

Disconnect

AC75B

Disconnect

Discharge

AC75B

Data Hold

392

Press

AC75B

Back Light

392

I + (-I) = 0

Press

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