Amprobe ACD-51HP User Manual [en, es]

User manual

Manual de instrucciones

ACD-51HP – ACD-56HPQ

Release 1.01 - 26/09/03

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User’s manual

Release EN 1.03 - 30/10/2003

ACD-51HP - ACD-56HPQ

CONTENTS:

1. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND PROCEDURES ..........................................................................2

1.1. Preliminary instructions............................................................................................................2

1.2. During use................................................................................................................................3

1.3. After use...................................................................................................................................3

1.4. Definition of measuring (overvoltage) category........................................................................4

2. GENERAL DESCRIPTION............................................................................................................5

3. PREPARATION FOR USE............................................................................................................6

3.1. Preliminary checks...................................................................................................................6

3.2. Power supply ...........................................................................................................................6

3.3. Calibration................................................................................................................................6

3.4. Storage ....................................................................................................................................6

4. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS .....................................................................................................7

4.1. Instrument description..............................................................................................................7

4.1.1. Controls description ..................................................................................................................... 7

4.1.2. Alignment marks .......................................................................................................................... 7

4.1.3. Rubber cap use to hold test leads ...............................................................................................8

4.1.4. AUTO POWER OFF function....................................................................................................... 8

4.2. Description of function keys .....................................................................................................9

4.2.1.

4.2.2. D-H / key ................................................................................................................................ 9

4.2.3. MAX/MIN/PK key ......................................................................................................................... 9

4.2.4. ENERGY key ............................................................................................................................. 10

4.3. Description of rotary switch functions.....................................................................................11

4.3.1. AC / DC voltage measurement .................................................................................................. 11

4.3.2. Frequency measurement (with test leads)................................................................................. 12

4.3.3. Measurement of voltage harmonics (ACD-56HPQ only)........................................................... 13

4.3.4. Resistance and continuity measurement................................................................................... 14

4.3.5. AC current measurement........................................................................................................... 15

4.3.6. Frequency measurement (from the jaws) .................................................................................. 16

4.3.7. Measurement of current harmonics (ACD-56HPQ only) ........................................................... 17

4.3.8. Power and energy measurement on single phase systems ...................................................... 18

4.3.8.1. Energy measurement on single phase systems.................................................................. 19

4.3.9. Power and energy measurement on three phase balanced systems ....................................... 20

4.3.9.1. Energy measurement on three phase balanced systems ................................................... 21

4.3.10. Detection of phase sequence .................................................................................................... 22

4.3.10.1. Detection of phase coincidence........................................................................................... 24

4.3.10.2. Phase detection................................................................................................................... 26

5. MAINTENANCE ..........................................................................................................................27

5.1. General information................................................................................................................27

Battery replacement...............................................................................................................27

5.2.

5.3. Cleaning.................................................................................................................................27

6. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS .................................................................................................28

6.1. Characteristics .......................................................................................................................28

6.1.1. Safety standards ........................................................................................................................ 29

6.1.2. General data .............................................................................................................................. 29

6.2. Environmental conditions .......................................................................................................29

6.2.1. Climatic conditions ..................................................................................................................... 29

6.2.2. EMC ........................................................................................................................................... 29

6.3. Accessories............................................................................................................................29

6.3.1. Standard accessories ................................................................................................................ 29

7. WARRANTY................................................................................................................................30

8. APPENDIX: VOLTAGE AND CURRENT HARMONICS .............................................................31

8.1. Theory....................................................................................................................................31

8.2. Limit values for harmonics .....................................................................................................32

8.3. Causes for the presence of harmonics...................................................................................32

8.4. Consequences of the presence of harmonics ........................................................................33

FUNC key .............................................................................................................................. 9

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1. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND PROCEDURES

This instrument has been designed in compliance with EN 61010 directive. For your own safety and to avoid damaging the instrument we suggest you follow the procedures hereby

prescribed and to read carefully all the notes preceded by the symbol

WARNING

Should you fail to keep to the prescribed instructions you could damage the instrument and/or its components or endanger your safety.

Take extreme care of the following conditions while taking measurements:

• Do not measure voltage or current in humid or wet environments.

• Do not use the clamp in the presence of explosive gas (material), combustible gas

(material), steam or dust.

• Do not touch the circuit under test if no measurement is being taken;

• Do not touch exposed metal parts, unused terminals, circuits and so on;

• Do not use the instrument if it seems to be malfunctioning (i.e. if you notice

deformations, breaks, leakage of substances, absence of segments on the display and so on);

• Be careful when you measure voltages exceeding 20V as you may risk electrical

shocks.

• Take care not to allow your hand to pass over the Safety Guard Fig. 1, pos.2) on

current measurements and voltage measurements using the holster.

The following symbols are used:

Caution: refer to the instruction manual. An incorrect use may damage the tester or its components

High voltage danger: risk of electric shocks

Double insulated meter

AC voltage or current

DC voltage or current

1.1. PRELIMINARY INSTRUCTIONS

• This clamp has been designed for use in environments of pollution degree 2.

• It can be used for CURRENT measurements on installations of over voltage category

III up to 600V (voltage between phase and earth) and for VOLTAGE and FREQUENCY measurements on installations of over voltage category III up to 600V

(voltage between terminals and between phase and earth).

• Please use the standard safety precautions aimed at: ♦ ♦ Protecting you against dangerous electric currents.

Protecting the instrument against incorrect operations.

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• Only the leads supplied with the instrument guarantee compliance with the safety standards. They must be in good condition and, if necessary, be replaced with identical leads.

• Do not test circuits exceeding the current and voltage limits.

• Do not perform any test under environmental conditions exceeding the limits indicated

in paragraphs 6.2.1.

• Assure the batteries are installed correctly.

• Before connecting the test leads to the circuit to be tested, make sure that the rotary

selector switch is set to the correct function.

• Make sure that the LCD and rotary selector switch indicate the same function.

1.2. DURING USE

WARNING

Non compliance with warnings and/or instructions may cause damage to the tester or its components or injure the operator.

• Remove the clamp jaw from the conductor or circuit under test before changing the range.

• When the tester is connected to the measuring circuits, do not touch any unused terminal.

• Do not measure resistance in the presence of external voltages. Even if the circuit is protected, excessive voltage could cause the instrument to malfunction.

• When measuring current with the clamp jaws, first remove the test leads from the instrument’s input jacks.

• When measuring current, any other source near the clamp jaw could affect its accuracy.

• When measuring current, always put the conductor to be tested in the middle of the clamp jaw to obtain the most accurate reading as referred into paragraph 4.1.2.

• While measuring, if the value remains unchanged check if the HOLD function is enabled.

1.3. AFTER USE

• After taking measurements turn off the clamp.

• If the instrument is not be used for a long period, remove the battery.

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1.4. DEFINITION OF MEASURING (OVERVOLTAGE) CATEGORY

The norm EN 61010: Safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement, control and laboratory use, Part 1: General requirements, defines what a measuring category, usually called overvoltage category, is.

Circuits are divided into the following measurement categories:

• Measurement category 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 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 fixed installation.

• Measurement category 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.

• Measurement category I is for measurements performed on circuits not directly

connected to MAINS.

Examples are measurements on circuits not derived from MAINS, and specially protected (internal) MAINS-derived circuits. In the latter case, transient stresses are variable; for that reason, the norm requires that the transient withstand capability of the equipment is made known to the user.

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2. GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Thanks to a new development concept assuring double insulation as well as compliance with category III up to 600V you can rely on the utmost safety conditions (see chapter

6.1.1).

This instrument can perform the following measurements:

• AC voltage (V

• DC voltage (VDC).

• AC current (IAC) with TRMS conversion mode.

• Harmonic AC voltage (from DC to 25th components) (ACD-56HPQ only).

• Harmonic AC current (from 1st to 25th components) (ACD-56HPQ only).

• Frequency with input test leads.

• Frequency with clamp jaws.

• Resistance.

• Continuity test.

• Phase rotation with only one test lead.

• Active, reactive, apparent power and power factor measure on single-phase systems.

• Active, reactive, apparent power and power factor measure on balanced three phase

systems.

• Active, reactive, apparent energy measurements on single-phase systems.

• Active, reactive, apparent energy measurements on balanced three phase systems.

Each parameter can be selected using the 7-position rotary switch, including an OFF position. There are also the following buttons: "

and “D-H / H↑” and “D-H / ” (ACD-56HPQ only). For their use please see paragraph 4.2. The

selected quantity appears on a high-contrast display with unit and function indication.

) with TRMS conversion mode.

FUNC ", “MAX/MIN/PK”, “ENERGY”

” (ACD-51HP only) or " FUNC / HARM", “MAX/MIN/PK / H↓”, “ENERGY /

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3. PREPARATION FOR USE

3.1. PRELIMINARY CHECKS

This instrument has been checked mechanically and electrically before shipment. All precautions have been taken to assure that the instrument reaches you in perfect condition.

However, it is advisable to carry out a rapid check in order to detect any possible damage, which might have occurred in transit.

Check the accessories contained in the packaging to make sure they are the same as reported in paragraph 6.3.1.

3.2. POWER SUPPLY

The instrument is supplied with 2 AAA batteries. The instruments battery life is about 90 hours.

The " following the instructions in paragraph 5.2.

3.3. CALIBRATION

The tester complies with the accuracy specifications listed in this manual and such compliance is guaranteed for one year, afterwards the tester may need recalibration.

3.4. STORAGE

In order to guarantee the accuracy of the measurements, after a period of storage in extreme environmental conditions wait for the tester to stabilize to within the specified operating conditions (see environments specifications paragraph 6.2.1) before use.

" symbol appears when the batteries are nearly discharged. Replace them

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4. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

4.1. INSTRUMENT DESCRIPTION

4.1.1. Controls description

LEGEND:

1. Inductive clamp jaw.

2. Safety guard.

3. D-H,

4. Jaw trigger.

5. Rotary selector switch.

6. ENERGY key (ACD-51HP)

ENERGY / H↑ key (ACD-56HPQ)

56HPQ)

8. MAX/MIN/PK key (ACD-51HP)

MAX/MIN/PK / H↓ key (ACD- 56HPQ)

9. LCD display.

10. COM jack.

11. V/Ω jack.

key.

FUNC key (ACD-51HP) FUNC / HARM key (ACD-

Fig. 1: Instrument description

4.1.2. Alignment marks

Put the conductor within the jaws on intersection of the indicated marks as close as possible (see Fig. 2) in order to meet the meter accuracy specifications.

LEGEND:

1. Alignment marks.

2. Conductor.

Fig. 2: Alignment marks.

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4.1.3. Rubber cap use to hold test leads

A rubber holster is provided with the instrument. This standard accessory, when fitted on the top of the clamp, can hold one of the two test leads, as shown in Fig. 3.

Fig. 3: Use of rubber test lead holster

This rubber holster has a very practical use. It allows the user to perform the measurements with both test leads while, more easily, observing the value on the display at the same time.

4.1.4. AUTO POWER OFF function

In order to extend the battery life, the instrument switches off 5 minutes after the last rotary switch or button actuation.

When this function is enabled the symbol

is displayed. To disable this function rotate the selector to the OFF position, then rotate the selector to any position while the

Rotating the selector switch to the OFF position then back to any function again will reenable the AUTO POWER OFF function.

FUNC key is pressed.

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4.2. DESCRIPTION OF FUNCTION KEYS

4.2.1.

This key allows the user to cycle through each function’s measurement modes with each key press.

•

W: press

•

W3Φ: press

•

On the ACD-56HPQ model only, press & hold the

activate the “Harmonic measurement mode”. With the rotary selector switch in the following positions

•

This function mode is disabled by:

• Pressing and holding the

• Rotating the selector to any other position.

More details about the

4.2.2. D-H /

This key enables the HOLD function. The symbol "H" is displayed when this function is enabled. To disable this function:

• Press the D-H key again

• Rotate the rotary selector switch to another position.

Press and hold the automatically turns off about 5 seconds after the last rotary selector switch or button actuation.

4.2.3. MAX/MIN/PK key

By pressing and holding the MAX/MIN/PK key for at least 1 second, the instrument activates the maximum (MAX), minimum (MIN), average (AVG) and peak (PK) measurement modes. All of these values are continually updated even if only one of them is displayed. By repeatedly pressing the MAX/MIN/PK key each value is displayed with the corresponding frequency. To disable this function:

• Press and hold the MAX/MIN/PK key for at least 1 second.

• Rotate the selector to any position.

FUNC key

: press

energy, and power factor measurements on single-phase systems.

energy, and power factor measurements on three phase balanced systems.

: press and hold the

harmonic measurement. By pressing the H↑ and H↓ keys the individual harmonic values are displayed.

: press and hold the

harmonic measurement. By pressing the H↑ and H↓ keys the individual harmonic values are displayed.

FUNC key to select between voltage and frequency measurement.

FUNC key to select between current and frequency measurement.

FUNC key to start phase sequence detection.

FUNC key to select between active energy, reactive energy, apparent

FUNC key for at least 1 second to

FUNC key for at least 1 second to activate the voltage

FUNC key for at least 1 second to activate the current

FUNC key for at least 1 second.

FUNC key use are specified in the measurements paragraphs.

key

key for 1 second to illuminate the backlight. The backlight

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4.2.4. ENERGY key

With the rotary selector on “W" or "W3Φ" position, press and hold this key at least 1 second to activate the energy measurement. With the rotary selector switch in the following positions:

•

W: push the ENERGY key to start the active energy, reactive energy, apparent

energy and power factor measurements on single-phase systems. Pushing

FUNC key every single parameter value is displayed.

W3Φ: push the ENERGY key to start the active energy, reactive energy, apparent

•

energy and power factor measurements on three phase-balanced systems. Pushing

FUNC key every parameter value is displayed.

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4.3. DESCRIPTION OF ROTARY SWITCH FUNCTIONS

4.3.1. AC / DC voltage measurement

WARNING

• The maximum Voltage input is 600V. Do not attempt to take any voltage

measurements exceeding the limits indicated in this manual. Exceeding the limits could cause electrical shock or damage to the instrument.

• The instrument won’t measure any value less than 1.5V.

Fig. 4: AC voltage measurement Fig. 5: DC voltage measurement

1. Select the “V

” position.

2. Insert the red lead into V/Ω jack and the black lead into the COM jack. For ease of use,

attach the rubber holster and insert a test lead (see Fig. 3).

3. Connect the test leads to the circuit under test (see Fig. 4 and Fig. 5). The instrument

automatically selects AC or DC. For AC voltage measurements the frequency value is shown on the secondary display.

4. The “-“ symbol indicates a negative DC voltage polarity.

5. The "

O.L" symbol indicates a voltage higher than the full-scale capability of the

instrument.

6. If the displayed value varies rapidly and reading it is difficult, press the D-H key to hold

the displayed value. To disable this function press the D-H key again.

7. If the measurement is being performed in a dark environment, press and hold the

key for 1 second to activate the backlight. It automatically turns OFF after 5 seconds.

By pressing and holding the MAX/MIN/PK key for at least 1 second, the instrument enables the maximum (MAX), minimum (MIN), average (AVG) and peak (PK) measurement recording mode. All of these values are continually updated even if only one is shown. Momentary MAX/MIN/PK keystrokes will cycle the display through these recorded values with their corresponding frequencies. To disable this function press and hold the MAX/MIN/PK key for at least 1 second or turn the selector to any other position.

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4.3.2. Frequency measurement (with test leads)

WARNING

• The maximum Voltage input is 600V. Do not attempt to take any voltage

measurements exceeding the limits indicated in this manual. Exceeding the limits could cause electrical shock or damage to the instrument.

• The instrument won’t measure any value less than 1.5V.

Fig. 6: frequency measurement with test leads

1. Select the “

2. Press the

” position.

FUNC key to select the Hz function (in AC mode). Press the

FUNC

key again to return to the voltage measurement function.

3. Insert the red plug into V/Ω jack and the black plug into the COM jack. For ease of use,

attach the rubber holster and insert a test lead (see Fig. 3).

4. Connect the test leads to the circuit under test (see Fig. 6). The measured frequency

value is displayed.

5. The "O.L" symbol indicates a voltage higher than the full-scale capability of the

instrument.

6. If the display is difficult to read, press D-H key to hold the measured value. To disable

this function press the D-H key again.

7. If the measurement is being performed in a dark environment, press the

key for at

least 1 second to activate the backlight. It automatically turns OFF after 5 seconds.

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4.3.3. Measurement of voltage harmonics (ACD-56HPQ only)

WARNING

• The maximum Voltage input is 600V. Do not attempt to take any voltage

measurements exceeding the limits indicated in this manual. Exceeding the limits could cause electrical shock or damage to the instrument.

• Harmonic voltage measure is active for AC voltage on inputs only.

Fig. 7: voltage harmonic analysis

1. Select the “

” position.

2. Press FUNC key and keep it pressed at least 1 second until symbol “THD%” is

displayed.

3. Insert the red plug into V/Ω jack and the black plug into COM jack. For ease of use,

attach the rubber test lead holster and insert a test lead (see Fig. 3).

4. Connect the test leads to the circuit under test (see Fig. 6). The instrument displays the

Total Harmonic Distortion value of the input signal. The symbol “THD%” is shown on the display. See chapter 0 for the parameter’s definition.

5. With the H↑ and H↓ keys you can cycle through all available harmonic values from DC

to the 25

order. On the secondary display is shown the order of the harmonic whose

percentage value is displayed on the main one (ex. H3% means third harmonic).

6. Press the

DC to 25

FUNC key to switch to the absolute harmonics’ values displaying (from

order). On the secondary display is shown the order of the harmonic whose

absolute value is displayed on the main one (ex. H3 means third harmonic).

7. If the display is difficult to read, press D-H key to hold the measured value. To disable

this function press the D-H key again.

8. If the measurement is being performed in a dark environment, press and hold the

key for 1 second to activate the backlight. It automatically turns OFF after 5 seconds.

9. Press FUNC key to escape this mode going back to voltage measurement function

(see paragraph 4.3.1).

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4.3.4. Resistance and continuity measurement

WARNING

Before attempting any resistance measurement remove the power from the circuit under test and discharge all the capacitors, if present.

Fig. 8: resistance and continuity measurements

1. Select the “Ω ” position.

2. Insert the red plug into V/Ω jack and the black plug into COM one. For an easy

measurement use the rubber test lead holster inserting in it one test lead (see Fig. 3).

3. Connect the test leads to the circuit under test (see Fig. 8). The measured resistance

value is displayed.

4. An audible beep sounds when the measured value is lower than 40Ω.

5. The symbol "

O.L" means that the measured voltage is higher than the full scale of the

instrument.

6. If the display is difficult to read, press D-H key to hold the measured value. To disable

this function press the D-H key again.

7. If the measurement is being performed in a dark environment, press and hold the

key for 1 second to activate the backlight. It automatically turns OFF after 5 seconds.

By pressing and holding the MAX/MIN/PK key at least for 1 second, the instrument activates the maximum (MAX), minimum (MIN) and average (AVG) measurements. All these values are continually updated even if only one of them is shown. With a simple MAX/MIN/PK key press the values are cyclically displayed. To escape this function press and hold pressed MAX/MIN/PK key at least for 1 second or turn the selector to any position.

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4.3.5. AC current measurement

Before attempting any measurement disconnect all the test leads from the circuit under test and from the meter's input terminals.

WARNING

CORRECT

INCORRECT

Fig. 9: AC current measurements

1. Select the “

position.

”

2. Open the jaws and clamp only one cable. Pay attention to the alignment marks (see

paragraph 4.1.2. and Fig. 9). The values of current and frequency are shown on the main and secondary displays.

3. The symbol "

O.L" means that the measured voltage is higher than the full scale of the

instrument.

4. If the display is difficult to read, press the D-H key to hold the measured value. To

disable this function press the D-H key again.

5. If the measurement is being performed in a dark environment, press and hold the

key for 1 second to activate the backlight. It automatically turns OFF after 5 seconds.

By pressing and holding the MAX/MIN/PK key at least for 1 second, the instrument activates the maximum (MAX), minimum (MIN), average (AVG) and peak (PK) measurements. All of these values are continually updated even if only one of them is displayed. With a simple MAX/MIN/PK key press the values are cyclically displayed including frequency (except for peak measurements which maximum value’s frequency is associated to). To escape this function press and hold the MAX/MIN/PK key at least for 1 second or turn the selector to any other position.

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4.3.6. Frequency measurement (from the jaws)

WARNING

Before attempting any measurement disconnect all the test leads from the circuit under test and from the meter's input terminals.

CORRECT

INCORRECT

Fig. 10: frequency measurements from the jaws

1. Select the “

position.

”

2. Press FUNC key to select Hz function.

3. Open the jaws and clamp only one cable. Pay attention to the alignment marks (see

paragraph 4.1.2. and Fig. 10). The value of frequency is shown on main display.

4. The symbol "O.L" means that the measured voltage is higher than the full scale of the

instrument.

5. If the display is difficult to read, press D-H key to hold the measured value. To disable

this function press the D-H key again.

6. If the measurement is being performed in a dark environment, press and hold the

key for 1 second to activate the backlight. It automatically turns OFF after 5 seconds.

7. Press

FUNC key to escape this mode going back to current measurement function

(see paragraph 4.3.5).

By pressing and holding pressed MAX/MIN/PK key at least for 1 second, the instrument activates the maximum (MAX), minimum (MIN) and average (AVG) measurements. All of these values are continually updated even if only one of them is shown. With a simple MAX/MIN/PK key press the values are cyclically displayed. To escape this function press and hold the MAX/MIN/PK key at least for 1 second or turn the selector to any position.

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4.3.7. Measurement of current harmonics (ACD-56HPQ only)

WARNING

Before attempting any measurement disconnect all the test leads from the circuit under test and from the meter's input terminals.

CORRECT

INCORRECT

Fig. 11: harmonic current measurement

1. Select the “

position.

”

2. Press the FUNC key and keep it pressed at least 1 second until symbol “THD%” is

displayed.

3. Open the jaws and clamp only one cable. Pay attention to the alignment marks (see

paragraph 4.1.2. and Fig. 11). The instrument displays the Total Harmonic Distortion value of the input signal. The symbol “THD%” is displayed. See chapter 0 for the parameter’s definition.

4. With the H↑ and H↓ keys you can cycle through all available harmonic values from the

to the 25th order. On the secondary display is shown the order of the harmonic

whose percentage value is displayed on the main one (ex. H3% means third harmonic).

5. Press the

to 25

order). The secondary display indicates the order of the harmonic whose

FUNC key to switch to the absolute harmonics’ values displaying (from 1st

absolute value is displayed on the main one (ex. H3 means third harmonic).

6. If the display is difficult to read, press D-H key to hold the measured value. To disable

this function, press the D-H key again.

7. If the measurement is being performed in a dark environment, press and hold the

key for 1 second to activate the backlight. It automatically turns OFF after 5 seconds.

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4.3.8. Power measurements on single phase systems

WARNING

The maximum input for Voltage measurements is 600V. Do not attempt to take any voltage measurement exceeding the limits indicated in this manual. Exceeding the limits could cause electrical shock at the operator and damages to the clamp meter.

Fig. 12: power and energy measurement on single phase systems

1. Select the “

W” position.

2. Open the jaws and clamp only one cable. Pay attention to the alignment marks (see

paragraph 4.1.2. and Fig. 12).

3. Insert the red plug into V/Ω jack and the black plug into COM one.

4. Connect the test leads to the circuit under test (see Fig. 12). The measured active

power value and the symbol “AC” are displayed.

5. If the symbol "

" is displayed the input voltage and/or current value is higher than the

instrument’s full scale. Therefore the power and power factor values could be incorrect.

6. By pressing the

FUNC key the following parameters are shown:

• Active power (kW);

• Reactive power (kVAR, capacitive C, inductive I);

• Apparent power (kVA);

• Power factor (Pfi or Pfc for inductive and capacitive respectively).

7. If reading the display is difficult, press the D-H key to hold the value. To disable this

function press D-H key again.

8. If the measuring in a dark environment, press and hold the key for at least 1 second

to activate the backlight. It automatically turns OFF after 5 seconds.

By pressing and holding the MAX/MIN/PK key for at least 1 second, the instrument activates the maximum (MAX), minimum (MIN) and average (AVG) measurements. All these values are continually updated even if only one of them is displayed. With a simple MAX/MIN/PK key press the values are cyclically displayed. To escape this function press and hold the MAX/MIN/PK key at least for 1 second or turn the selector to any position.

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