Amprobe ACD-45PQ Operating Manual
ACD-45PQ
600A Power Quality Clamp
Users Manual
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ACD-45PQ
600A Power Quality Clamp
Users Manual
May 2010, Rev.1
©2010 Amprobe Test Tools.
All rights reserved. Printed in Taiwan
English
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 an Amprobe dealer or distributor. See Repair Section 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.
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 next page 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.
Amprobe® Test Tools Europe
In den Engematten 14
79286 Glottertal, Germany
tel: +49 (0) 7684 8009 - 0
*(Correspondence only – no repair or replacement available from this address. European customers
please contact your distributor.)customers please contact your distributor.)
ACD-45PQ 600A Power Quality Clamp
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Transformer Clamp Jaws for AC
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22
10
3
9
4
8
4
7
56
current magnetic field pick up
Jaw marking lines for ACA (&
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thus Power) position error
indication
Hand/Finger Barrier to indicate
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the limits of safe access to
the jaws during current
measurements
Push-buttons for special
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functions & features
Input Jack for all functions
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EXCEPT non-invasive ACA
current (& thus Power) function
Common (Ground reference)
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Input Jack for all functions
EXCEPT non-invasive ACA
current (& thus Power) function
Slide-switch Selector to turn
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the power ON/OFF and Select
a function
LCD display
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Jaw trigger for opening the
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transformer clamp jaws
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Jaw center Indicators, at where
best ACA (& thus Power)
accuracy is specified
ACD-45PQ 600A Power Quality Clamp
CONTENTS
SYMBOLS ...............................................................................................................1
UNPACKING AND INSPECTION .............................................................................3
OPERATION ............................................................................................................3
SPECIFICATIONS .....................................................................................................16
MAINTENACE AND REPAIR ...................................................................................22
TM
AutoVA
Peak-rms
Line-level Frequency (Hz) Function ..................................................................5
HOLD
Single-Phase Power & 3-Phase Balanced-Load Power Functions ...................8
kWHr (kilo-Watt-Hour) Recording Function ....................................................9
3-Phase 3-Wire (3
3-Phase 4-Wire (3
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Backlighted Display ...........................................................................................14
Auto Power Off (APO) ......................................................................................14
Auto Power Off Quick Test ...............................................................................15
Disabling Auto-Power-Off (APO) .....................................................................15
Line Frequency Setup ........................................................................................15
PC Computer Interface Capabilities) ................................................................15
Trouble Shooting...............................................................................................22
Cleaning and Storage .......................................................................................22
Battery Replacement ........................................................................................23
Function ..........................................................................................4
Mode ............................................................................................5
Mode ..................................................................................................6
3W) Unbalanced-Load Power Function ........................11
4W) Unbalanced-Load Power Function ........................12
Functions .................................................................................................14
SYMBOLS
Caution! Risk of electric shock
Caution! Refer to the explanation in this Manual
Double Insulation or Reinforced insulation
Alternating Current (AC).
Direct Current (DC).
Fuse
Earth (Ground)
Please remove all the test leads before preforming maintenance,
cleaning, battery replacement, fuse replacement, etc
Complies with European Directives
Conforms to relevant Australian standards
Do not dispose of this product as unsorted municipal waste.
Contact a qualified recycler for disposal
Safety Information
This manual contains information and warnings that must be followed for
operating the instrument safely and maintaining the instrument in a safe
operating condition. If the instrument is used in a manner not specified by the
manufacturer, the protection provided by the instrument may be impaired.
The meter is intended only for indoor use.
The meter protection rating, against the users, is double insulation per
IEC61010-1 2nd Ed., EN61010-1 2nd Ed., UL61010-1 2nd Ed. and CAN/CSA C22.2
No. 61010.1-0.92 to Category III 1000 Volts AC & DC and Category IV 600 Volts
AC & DC.
Per IEC61010-1 2nd Ed. (2001) Measurement Category
Measurement Category IV (CAT IV) is for measurements performed at the source
of the low-voltage installation. Examples are electricity meters and measurements
on primary overcurrent protection devices and ripple control units.
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Measurement Category III (CAT III) is for measurements performed in the
building installation. Examples are measurements on distribution boards,
circuit- breakers, wiring, including cables, bus-bars, junction boxes, switches,
socket-outlets in the fixed installation, and equipment for industrial use
and some other equipment, for example, stationary motors with permanent
connection to the fixed installation.
Measurement Category II (CAT II) is for measurements performed on circuits
directly connected to the low voltage installation. Examples are measurements
on household appliances, portable tools and similar equipment.
Terms In This Manual
WARNING - identifies conditions and actions that could result in
serious injury or even death to the user.
CAUTION - identifies conditions and actions that could cause damage
or malfunction in the instrument.
WARNING - To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose
this product to rain or moisture.
To avoid electrical shock hazard, observe the proper safety precautions
when working with voltages above 60 VDC or 30 VAC rms. These voltage
levels pose a potential shock hazard to the user.
Keep your fingers behind the finger guards of the test leads during
measurement. Inspect test leads, connectors, and probes for damaged
insulation or exposed metal before using the instrument. If any defects
are found, replace them immediately.
This Clamp-on meter is designed to apply around or remove from
uninsulated hazardous live conductors. But still, individual protective
equipment must be used if hazardous live parts in the installation where
measurement is to be carried out could be accessible.
CAUTION - Disconnect the test leads from the test points before
changing meter functions. Only use the accompanied test leads, or
replace with the same rating or better.
CENELEC Directives
The instruments conform to CENELEC Low-voltage directive 2006/95/EC and
Electromagnetic compatibility directive 2004/108/EC
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UNPACKING AND INSPECTION
Your shipping carton should include:
1 ACD-45PQ 600A Power Quality Clamp
1 Test Leads (Black x 1; Red x 1)
1 Bag
1 Users Manual
2 1.5V AAA LR03/NEDA 24A Batteries (Installed)
If any of the items are damaged or missing, return the complete package to
the place of purchase for an exchange.
OPERATION
CAUTION
Before and after hazardous voltage measurements, test the voltage
function on a known source such as line voltage to determine proper
meter functioning.
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