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

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

Transformer Clamp Jaws for AC

current magnetic ﬁeld pick up

Jaw marking lines for ACA (&

thus Power) position error indication

Hand/Finger Barrier to indicate

the limits of safe access to the jaws during current measurements

Push-buttons for special

functions & features

Input Jack for all functions

EXCEPT non-invasive ACA current (& thus Power) function

Common (Ground reference)

Input Jack for all functions EXCEPT non-invasive ACA current (& thus Power) function

Slide-switch Selector to turn

the power ON/OFF and Select a function

LCD display

Jaw trigger for opening the

transformer clamp jaws

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

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

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Caution! Refer to the explanation in this Manual

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Double Insulation or Reinforced insulation

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Alternating Current (AC).

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Direct Current (DC).



Fuse

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Earth (Ground)

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Please remove all the test leads before preforming maintenance,

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cleaning, battery replacement, fuse replacement, etc

Complies with European Directives

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Conforms to relevant Australian standards

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Do not dispose of this product as unsorted municipal waste.

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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.

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

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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