Ideal ND2353 User Manual
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800 Series
Power Clamp Meter
1. Transformer Jaw
2. Transformer Trigger
3. Data Hold Button
4. Rotary Function Switch
5. LCD Display
6. Function Buttons
7. Input Terminals
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Data Hold Button
• The data hold button is used to capture and hold a reading
on the LCD display.
• Press the button again to release the reading.
LCD Display
• 3-3/4 digit display with maximum indication of 3999.
• Function symbols, units, analog bargraph, low battery symbol, min/max symbols, relative symbol, and zero symbol are
included.
Function Buttons
DC A/W ZERO Button
• The DC A/W Zero button is used to zero out the DCA residual value.
• Press this button until the LCD displays a zero value and
the zero symbol.
• This button does not force the meter into manual range
mode.
• Press and hold the DC A/W Zero button for 2 seconds to
disable this function.
∆ REL Button
• The ∆ REL button captures the current reading and sets it
to zero to be used as a zero reference value for all subsequent measurements.
• Press this button until the LCD displays a zero value and
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∆symbol.
• This function can also be used to offset the value caused by
the residual magnetism remaining in the core for DC current
or wattage measurements.
• This button will force the meter into manual range mode.
• The relative function will be disabled if the Min/Max function is enabled.
• Press and hold the
∆ REL button for 2 seconds to disable
this function.
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WARNING!
1. DO NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES EXCEED THESE
RATINGS:
- Voltage is not to exceed 800 Volts.
- Wattage, Resistance and Continuity functions are not to
be performed on circuits capable of delivering greater than
600 Volts.
- Current measurements are not to be performed on circuits capable of delivering greater than 500 Volts
2. To avoid electrical shock hazards and/or damage to the
meter:
- Do not exceed the voltage ratings for the meter. Use
caution when measuring voltage.
- Do not use during electrical storms. AC power sources
with inductive loads or electrical storms may result in high
voltage. High energy transients can damage meter and present a dangerous shock hazard.
- Turn off power to the circuit or device being measured
before taking resistance and capacitance measurements.
Fully discharge all capacitors before measuring.
3. Ensure meter is in proper working order before using.
Visually inspect meter for damage. Performing a continuity
check can verify proper operation. If the meter reading goes
from overload to zero, this typically means the meter is in
proper working order.
4. Visually inspect leads for damage before using. Replace if
insulation is damaged or leads appear suspect.
5. Never ground yourself when taking electrical measurements.
Do not touch exposed metal pipes, outlets, fixtures etc.
Keep your body isolated from ground by using dry clothing,
rubber shoes, mats, or any other approved insulating material. Keep your fingers behind the finger guards on the
probes. Work with others.
6. Before beginning all unknown measurements, set meter to
highest possible range.
7. Before breaking a circuit for testing, turn off the power to the
circuit. When disconnecting from a circuit, disconnect the
hot lead first, then the common lead.
8. Disconnect the meter from the circuit before turning off any
indicator, including motors, transformers, and solenoids.
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MIN/MAX Button
• The Min/Max button is used to toggle between the minimum and maximum values captured by the clamp meter.
• Press once to display the minimum value.
• Press again to display the maximum value.
• Press a third time to return to normal measurement mode.
Range Button
• Pressing the range button enables manual ranging.
• While in manual range mode, pressing the range button
toggles between the ranges in the selected function.
• Press and hold the range button for 2 seconds returns the
meter to auto-ranging mode.
AC Current Measurements
AC Current Resolution Accuracy Accuracy
Range (50/60Hz) (40-1Khz)
400A 0.1A ±(1.5% +5) ±(2.0% +5)
1000A 1A ±(2.0% +5) ±(2.5% +5)
1000-2100A 1A ±(2.5% +5) ±(3.0% +5)
Overload Protection: 3000A
TRMS Measurements on AC Range
Accuracies specified at Crest Factor <3
To Measure AC Current
1. Set rotary switch to A.
2. Using the trigger to open the jaws, fully enclose the conductor within the clamp.
3. Release the trigger and be sure that the jaws have closed
completely.
4. If the meter is in auto-ranging mode, the range will be automatically selected.
5. If the meter is in manual ranging mode, press the range button to select the desired range.
6. Measure AC current.
Warning
Make sure the test leads are disonnected prior to current
measurements.
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