Fluke i200, i200s Instruction Manual

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i200/i200s

AC Current Clamp

Instruction Sheet

Introducing the i200/i200s

The i200 is a single range 200A clamp-on AC Current Clamp with
current output via safety shrouded banana plugs.
The i200s is a dual range 20A and 200A clamp-on AC Current
Clamp with voltage output via a safety insulated BNC connector.
A dual banana to BNC adapter is supplied to allow the i200s to be
connected to multimeters with banana input.

Unpacking

The following items should be included in your Current Clamp box:

• Current Clamp

• Dual Banana to BNC Adapter model PM9081 (only with i200s)

• Instruction Sheet (this paper)

Check the contents of the shipping box for completeness. If
something in the box has been damaged or missing, contact your
distributor or the nearest FLUKE sales or service office immediately.

Safety Information

Read First: Safety Information.

To ensure safe operation and service of the
current clamp, follow these instructions:

• Read the operating instructions before use and follow all safety
instructions.

• Use the Current Clamp only as specified in the operating
instructions, otherwise the clamp’s safety features may not
protect you.

• Adhere to local and national safety codes. Individual protective
equipment must be used to prevent shock and arc blast injury
where hazardous live conductors are exposed.

• Do not hold the Current Clamp anywhere beyond the tactile
barrier, see Figure 1.

• Before each use, inspect the Current Clamp. Look for cracks or
missing portions of the clamp housing or output cable
insulation. Also look for loose or weakened components. Pay
particular attention to the insulation surrounding the jaws.

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

• Never use the clamp on a circuit with voltages higher than 600
V CAT III.

− CAT III equipment is designed to protect against transients

in equipment in fixed equipment installations, such as
distribution panels, feeders and short branch circuits, and
lighting systems in large buildings.

• Use extreme caution when working around bare conductors or
bus bars. Contact with the conductor could result in electric
shock.

• Use caution when working with voltages above 60 V dc, 30 V ac
rms or 42 V ac peak. Such voltages pose a shock hazard.

Tactile barrier

Figure 1. Safely holding the Current Clamp

Symbols

May be used on HAZARDOUS LIVE
conductors.

Product is protected by double insulation.

Risk of Danger. Important information. See
Instruction Sheet.

Risk of Electric Shock.

Conforms to relevant European standards.

Earth ground.

Specifications

SAFETY

Input jaws & output floating
voltage to ground

EMC

Complies with American
industry standards
UL61010B-1 & UL61010B-2­032 and European standards
EN/IEC 61010-1 2nd Edition
& EN/IEC 61010-02-032 for
600V CAT III, pollution
degree 2.

Complies with standards
EN/IEC 50081-1 &
EN/IEC 50082-2

ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS

All Electrical Specifications are valid at the following reference
conditions:

• Ambient temperature

• Relative Humidity

• Frequency

• Continuous external field

• Load impedance i200: 0.2

• The current may not contain any DC component

• No influence from adjacent currents

• The conductor must be centered within the jaw aperture

20A Range (i200s only)

Measuring range 0.1 to 24A

Maximum current 24A

Crest factor * < 3

Maximum non-destructive
current

Output signal 100 mV/A

Output impedance

Basic accuracy

48 Hz to 65 Hz

Additional error:

40 Hz to 48 Hz and
65 Hz to 1 kHz
1 kHz to 10 kHz + < 15%

Phase shift Unspecified

200A Range i200 i200s

Measuring range 0.5 to 240A 0.5 to 240A

Maximum current 240A 240A

Crest factor * < 3 < 3

Maximum non-destructive

current

Continuous 200A

10 min ON

/30 min OFF
Output signal 1 mA/A 10 mV/A

Output impedance -

Basic accuracy

48 Hz to 65 Hz

0.5A to 10A

10A to 40A

40A to 100A

100A to 240A

Additional error:

40 Hz to 48 Hz and

65 Hz to 1 kHz

1 kHz to 10 kHz + < 12% + < 12%

Phase shift

0.5A to 10A Unspecified Unspecified

10A to 40A

40A to 100A

100A to 240A

23±3°C (73±3°F)
20 to 75%
48 to 65 Hz
< 40 A/m

Ω

…15Ω

Ω

i200s: >1 M

200A (Frequency ≤ 1 kHz and
crest factor < 3)

≤ 20 Ω @ 1 kHz

≤ 2% + 0.5A

+ < 10%

@ Frequency ≤ 1 kHz and

crest factor < 3

≤ 3% + 0.5A ≤ 3.5% + 0.5A

≤ 2.5% + 0.5A ≤ 3% + 0.5A

≤ 2% + 0.5A ≤ 2.5% + 0.5A

≤ 1% + 0.5A ≤ 1.5% + 0.5A

+ < 3%

≤ 5 ° ≤ 6 °

≤ 3 ° ≤ 4 °

≤ 2.5 ° ≤ 3 °

// 100 pF

240A

≤ 10 Ω @ 1 kHz

+ < 3%

All ranges i200 i200s

Load on output

Load Influence Current: < 1%

Bandwidth -1.5 dB

-3dB

Additional errors

With temperature

With position of
conductor in the
clamp aperture

With adjacent
conductors

* This is the maximum permissible ratio between the peak value
of a superimposed transient and the ac rms value.

GENERAL

Clamp Dimensions 135 x 50 x 30 mm

Protection index IP40
Jaw Opening 21 mm (0.82 in)
Height of open Jaws 69 mm (2.7 in)
Maximum conductor size

Weight 180 g (6.4 oz)
Cable length i200

i200s

Temperature

Operating
Non-operating

Relative Humidity

Operating

Altitude

Operating
Non-operating

EMC EN/IEC 50081-1

0.2...15 Ω >1 MΩ // < 100 pF

-

Phase: < 1°

40 Hz to 10 kHz
40 kHz

≤ 0.5 % @ 50 Hz

≤ 15 mA / A @ 50 Hz

(5.3 x 2 x 1.2 in)

∅ 20 mm (0.8 in) or
busbar 20 x 5 mm (0.8 x 0.2 in)

1.5 m (59 in)
2m (79 in)

-10 to +55°C (+14 to +131°F)

-40 to + 70°C (-40 to +158°F)

85%, up to +30°C (+86°F)
75%, up to +55°C (+131°F)

to 2000 m (6500 ft)
to 12000 m (40000 ft)

EN/IEC 50082-2 (3V/m,

2.74V/yd)

-

40 Hz to 10 kHz
40 kHz

≤ 0.15 % / 10 K

Instrument Compatibility

The i200s is compatible with any Fluke ScopeMeter test tool, Power
Harmonics Analyzer, Oscilloscope, Multimeter, or other voltage
measurement device that has the following features:

• BNC input connector. The Dual Banana to BNC Adapter
included in the package, can be used to connect to standard
inputs on multimeters. For the 120 series ScopeMeters, use
the BB120 Shielded Banana to BNC Adapter.

• Input accuracy of 2% or better to take full advantage of the
accuracy of the Current Clamp.

• Input impedance of greater than or equal to 1 MΩ, and for full
bandwidth and accuracy, a maximum input capacity of 100 pF.

• A pass- band of more than four times the frequency of the
waveform to be measured.

The i200 is compatible with any Fluke Multimeter or any other
current measurement device that has the following features:

• Banana inputs.

• Input accuracy of 2% or better to take full advantage of the

accuracy of the Current Clamp.

• Input impedance of 0.2Ω …15Ω

• A pass-band of more than four times the frequency of the

waveform to be measured.

4822 872 00934
July 1998, Rev. 5, 08/05

© 1998 - 2005 Fluke Corporation.
All rights reserved.
Printed in France
All product names are trademarks of
their respective companies.

Using the Current Clamp

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To use the Current Clamp, follow these instructions:

1. Connect the i200/i200s Current Clamp to the desired input on
the measuring instrument.
i200: See Figure 2.
i200s: See Figure 3. When you are using a multimeter, use the
Dual Banana to BNC Adapter (PM9081) to connect the Current
Clamp to the input.

2. i200s: On the Current Clamp, select the least sensitive range
(10 mV/A).

3. i200s: Select the appropriate clamp sensitivity on your
ScopeMeter test tool or oscilloscope.

4. Position the Current Clamp perpendicular to and centered
around the conductor.

5. Make sure that the arrow marked on the clamp jaw points
toward the load for phase measurements or away from the
load (toward the source) for neutral measurements. (See
Figure 4.)

6. Observe the current value and waveform on the instrument’s
display.

7. i200s: If desired, select a lower range on the Current Clamp
and set the corresponding sensitivity (mV/A setting) on the
ScopeMeter test tool or oscilloscope.

Example with multimeters for i200:
Current Clamp sensitivity = 1 mA/A. Multimeter displays 168 mA.

currentActual

=

==

168A

===

185A

mV1850

mV/A10

valuedisplay

ClampCurrentysensitivit

Example with multimeters for i200s:

Current Clamp set to 10 mV/A. Multimeter displays 1.85V.

currentActual

=

valuedisplay

ClampCurrentysensitivit

mA168

mA/A1

1.85V
mV/A10

Range

selector

Figure 2. Measurement Setup for i200

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Figure 3. Measurement Setup for i200s

Warning

If the sensitivity setting (mV/A) of the ScopeMeter test
tool or oscilloscope does not correspond with the
setting of the Current Clamp, the ScopeMeter test tool
or oscilloscope may display a much lower current
than the actual value. This may result in a false and
misleading reading and, as a consequence, incorrect
measures to be taken.

Measurement Considerations

Observe the following guidelines for positioning the Current Clamp
Jaws:

• Center the conductor inside the clamp jaws.

• Make sure the clamp is perpendicular to the conductor.

• Make sure that the arrow marked on the jaw of the Current

Clamp points toward the correct direction.

Observe the following guidelines when making measurements:

• Avoid taking measurements close to other current-carrying
conductors.

• On the i200s Current Clamp, select the most appropriate range
for the current being measured to get the best accuracy.

Maintenance

Before each use, inspect the clamp. Look for cracks or missing
portions of the clamp housing and output cable insulating cover and
for loose or weakened components. Pay particular attention to the
insulation surrounding the clamp jaws. Do not use a damaged
clamp. If a clamp is damaged, tape it shut to prevent unintended
operation. A damaged clamp under warranty will be promptly
repaired or replaced (at Fluke's discretion) and returned at no
charge.

Cleaning and Storage

Periodically wipe the case with a damp cloth and detergent; do not
use abrasives or solvents. Open the jaws and wipe the magnetic
pole pieces with a lightly oiled cloth. Do not allow rust or corrosion
to form on the magnetic core ends.

Ω

If your Current Clamp does not work

If the Current Clamp does not perform properly, use the following

ST8591_190

steps to help isolate the problem:

• Inspect the jaw mating surface for cleanliness. If any foreign
material is present, the jaws will not close properly and errors
will result.

• Verify that the function selection and range on the Multimeter,
ScopeMeter test tool or oscilloscope are correct and adjusted
to the sensitivity of the Current Clamp.

LIMITED WARRANTY & LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

This Fluke product will be free from defects in material and
workmanship for one year from the date of purchase. This warranty
does not cover fuses, disposable batteries or damage from
accident, neglect, misuse or abnormal conditions of operation or
handling. Resellers are not authorized to extend any other warranty
on Fluke’s behalf. To obtain service during the warranty period,
send your defective product to the nearest Fluke Authorized Service
Center with a description of the problem.

THIS WARRANTY IS YOUR ONLY REMEDY. NO OTHER
WARRANTIES, SUCH AS FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE, ARE EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED. FLUKE IS NOT
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.

Fluke Corporation Fluke Industrial B.V.
P.O. Box 9090 P.O. Box 90
Everett WA 7600 AB Almelo
98206-9090, USA The Netherlands

SERVICE CENTERS

To locate an authorized service center,

visit us on the World Wide Web:

http://www.fluke.com

or call Fluke using any of the phone numbers listed below:

[phone] in U.S.A. and Canada

[phone] in Europe

[phone] from other countries

Measurement at

a phase

conductor

Measurement at

a neutral

conductor

Figure 4. Orientation of the Current Clamp