Fluke i800 Operating Manual

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i800

AC Current Clamp

Instruction Sheet

Introduction

The i800 AC Current Clamp, the Clamp, has been designed for use with multimeters, recorders, power analyzers, safety testers, etc., for accurate non-intrusive ac current measurement.

Using the latest transformer technology, the Clamp measures currents from 100 mA to 800 A.

The Clamp complies with the safety standards EN61010-2-032 for input and output circuits.

Symbols

The table below lists the symbols used on the Clamp and/or in this manual.

	Symbol	Description
	~	Do not dispose of this product as unsorted municipal
		waste. Go to Fluke’s website for recycling information.
	W	Important Information. See manual.
	X	Hazardous Voltage. Risk of electric shock.
	T	Double insulation.
	,	Application around and removal from HAZARDOUS LIVE
		conductors is permissible.
	)	Conforms to Canadian Standards Association.
	P	Complies with the relevant European standards.
	;	Conforms to Australian standards.
		Equipment designed to protect against transients in
	CAT III	equipment in fixed-equipment installations, such as
		distribution panels, feeders and short branch circuits, and
		lighting systems in large buildings.

PN 2842289

June 2007 Rev.1, 8/08

©2007-2008 Fluke Corporation. All rights reserved. Product specifications are subject to change without notice. Printed in France.

Safety Instructions

Please read this section carefully. It will make you familiar with the most important safety instructions for handling the Clamp. In this

instruction sheet, a Warning identifies conditions and actions that pose hazard(s) to the user. A Caution identifies conditions and

actions that may damage the Clamp or the test instruments.

WX Warning

The Clamp may only be used and handled by qualified personnel. To avoid electric shock or personal injury, follow these precautions:

•Do not use the Clamp if damaged. Always connect to display device before it is installed around the conductor.

•If the Clamp is not used as specified by the manual, protection provided by the Clamp may be impaired.

•Do not clamp around a conductor before connecting clamp output to the measuring equipment.

•Do not disconnect the output from the measuring equipment while the Clamp is still around a conductor.

•Connect the Clamp output to measuring equipment having safety receptacles.

•Do not use prior to consulting local and national safety codes and use of protective equipment is recommended.

•Do not hold the Clamp beyond the tactile barrier.

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

close the Clamp, noting detent action indicating proper mechanical operation of SIACTM anti short circuit feature.

•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.

•Do not use Clamp in wet environments or in locations that hazardous gases exist.