Klein Tools CL210, CL310, CL110 Instruction Manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

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CL210

FRANÇAIS pg. 29

ESPAÑOL pg. 15

400A AC Auto-Ranging
Digital Clamp Meter

• AUTO-RANGING

• DATA HOLD

• RANGE HOLD

• TEMPERATURE

• AUDIBLE
CONTINUITY

Ω

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GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

Klein Tools CL210 is an automatically ranging digital clamp-meter that
measures AC current via the clamp, AC/DC voltage, resistance and
continuity via test-leads, and temperature via a thermocouple probe.

• Operating Altitude: 6562 ft. (2000m)

• Relative Humidity: <95% non-condensing

• Operating Temp: 32° to 122°F (0° to 50°C)

• Storage Temp: 14° to 122°F (-10° to 50°C)

• Accuracy: Values stated at 65° to 83°F (18° to 28°C)

• Temp Coefcient: 0.1 x (Quoted Accuracy) per °C above

28°C or below 18°C, corrections are required when ambient
working temp is outside of Accuracy Temp range

• Dimensions: 8.66" x 3.03" x 1.61" (220 x 77 x 41 mm)

• Weight: 9.88 oz. (280 g) including batteries

• Calibration: Accurate for one year

• Standards: Conforms to: UL 61010-1, UL 61010-2-032,

UL 61010-2-033.
Certified to: CAN/CSA C22.2 NO. 61010-1,

61010-2-032, 61010-2-033, IEC EN 61010-1,
61010-2-032, 61010-2-033, IEC EN 61326-1

• Pollution degree: 2

• Accuracy: ± (% of reading + # of least significant digits)

• Drop Protection: 3.3 ft. (1m)

• Safety Rating: CATIII 600V, Class 2, Double insulation

• Electromagnetic Environment: IEC EN 61326-1. This

equipment meets requirements for use in basic and controlled
electromagnetic environments like residential properties,
business premises, and light-industrial locations.

Specifications subject to change.

ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Function Range Resolution Accuracy

AC Voltage

(V AC)

200.0mV 0.1mV ±(2.5% + 10 digits)

2.000V 1mV

20.00V 10mV

200.0V 100mV
600V 1V

DC Voltage

(V DC)

200.0mV 0.1mV ±(1.0% + 8 digits)

2.000V 1mV

20.00V 10mV

200.0V 100mV
600V 1V

Input Impedance: 10MΩ
Frequency Range: 45 to 400Hz
Maximum Input: 600V AC RMS or 600V DC

AC Current

(A AC)

2.000A 1mA ±(2.5% + 30 digits)

20.00A 10mA

400A 1A

Frequency Range: 50 to 60Hz

Resistance

200.0Ω 0.1Ω ±(1.2% + 5 digits)

2.000KΩ 1Ω

20.00kΩ 10Ω

200.0kΩ 100Ω

2.000MΩ 1kΩ

20.00MΩ 10kΩ ±(2.0% + 5 digits)

Maximum Input: 600V AC RMS or 600V DC

Temperature

-40° to 1832°F

1°F

-40° to 1000°C

1

°C ±(2.8% + 6 digits)

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OTHER MEASUREMENT APPLICATIONS

Maximum Input: 600V AC RMS or 600V DC

• Continuity Check: Audible signal <10Ω, max current 1.5mA

• Sampling Frequency: 3 samples per second

• Auto Power off: After ~15 minutes of inactivity

• Overload: "OL" indicated on display

• Polarity: "-" on display indicates negative polarity

• Display: 3 ½ digit, 2000 Count LCD

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ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Function Range Resolution Accuracy

AC Voltage

(V AC)

200.0mV 0.1mV ±(2.5% + 10 digits)

2.000V 1mV

±(2.0% + 5 digits)

20.00V 10mV

200.0V 100mV
600V 1V

DC Voltage

(V DC)

200.0mV 0.1mV ±(1.0% + 8 digits)

2.000V 1mV

±(1.0% + 3 digits)

20.00V 10mV

200.0V 100mV
600V 1V

Input Impedance: 10MΩ
Frequency Range: 45 to 400Hz
Maximum Input: 600V AC RMS or 600V DC

AC Current

(A AC)

2.000A 1mA ±(2.5% + 30 digits)

20.00A 10mA

±(2.0% + 10 digits)200.0A 100mA

400A 1A

Frequency Range: 50 to 60Hz

Resistance

200.0Ω 0.1Ω ±(1.2% + 5 digits)

2.000KΩ 1Ω

±(1.2% + 3 digits)

20.00kΩ 10Ω

200.0kΩ 100Ω

2.000MΩ 1kΩ

20.00MΩ 10kΩ ±(2.0% + 5 digits)

Maximum Input: 600V AC RMS or 600V DC

Temperature

-40° to 1832°F

1°F

≤0°F ±(2.8% + 12 digits)

>0°F ±(2.8% + 6 digits)

-40° to 1000°C

1

°C ±(2.8% + 6 digits)

OTHER MEASUREMENT APPLICATIONS

Maximum Input: 600V AC RMS or 600V DC

• Continuity Check: Audible signal <10Ω, max current 1.5mA

• Sampling Frequency: 3 samples per second

• Auto Power off: After ~15 minutes of inactivity

• Overload: "OL" indicated on display

• Polarity: "-" on display indicates negative polarity

• Display: 3 ½ digit, 2000 Count LCD

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WARNINGS

To ensure safe operation and service of the meter, follow these
instructions. Failure to observe these warnings can result in
severe injury or death.

• Before each use verify meter operation by measuring a known
voltage or current.

• Never use the meter on a circuit with voltages that exceed the
category based rating of this meter.

• Do not use the meter during electrical storms or in wet weather.

• Do not use the meter or test leads if they appear to be damaged.

• Use only with CAT III or CAT IV rated test leads.

• Ensure meter leads are fully seated, and keep fingers away
from the metal probe contacts when making measurements.

• Do not open the meter to replace batteries while the probes
are connected.

• Use caution when working with voltages above 25V AC RMS
or 60V DC. Such voltages pose a shock hazard.

• To avoid false readings that can lead to electrical shock,
replace batteries when a low battery indicator appears.

• Do not attempt to measure resistance or continuity on a live
circuit.

• Always adhere to local and national safety codes. Use personal
protective equipment to prevent shock and arc blast injury
where hazardous live conductors are exposed.

SYMBOLS ON METER

AC (Alternating Current) DC (Direct Current)
Resistance (in Ohms) Audible Continuity
Double Insulated Class II Ground
Warning or Caution

Risk of Electrical Shock

V Voltage (Volts) A Amperage (Amps)

°F/°

C

Temperature (Fahrenheit / Celsius)

SYMBOLS ON LCD

AC AC (Alternating Current) DC DC (Direct Current)

Negative Reading Data Hold
Auto Ranging MAX Maximum Value Hold
Low Battery Audible Continuity

°

F

Degrees (Fahrenheit)

°

C

Degrees (Celsius)

M

Mega (value x 106)

k

kilo (value x 103)

m

milli (value x 10-3)

V

Volts

A

Amps Ohms

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FEATURE DETAILS

1

6

2

3

10

12

5

8

7

4

1.

2000 count LCD display

7.

"RANGE" button

2.

Function selector switch8."MAX" (Maximum) button

3.

Clamp

9.

Data Hold button

4.

"COM" jack

10.

Clamp trigger (press to open clamp)

5.

"VΩ" jack

11.

Arrow markings

6.

Backlight button

12.

"SELECT" button

11

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NOTE: There are no user-serviceable parts inside meter.

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FUNCTION BUTTONS

ON/OFF

To power ON the meter, rotate the Function Selector switch

2

from
the OFF setting to any measurement setting. To power OFF the meter,
rotate the Function Selector switch

2

to the OFF setting. By default,
the meter will automatically power OFF after 15 minutes of inactivity.
If the meter automatically powers OFF while in a measurement
setting, rotate Function Selector

2

switch to any other setting

(excluding the OFF setting) to power ON the meter.

"SELECT" BUTTON (FOR SECONDARY FUNCTIONS)

The "SELECT" button

12

activates the secondary function for the
temperature setting, switching between °F and °C. The default
setting (°F) is printed on the meter in white; the secondary setting
(°C) is printed on the meter in orange.

BACKLIGHT

Press Backlight button symbol

6

to turn ON or OFF the backlight.

The backlight does not automatically power OFF.

RANGE

The meter defaults to auto-ranging mode

. This mode
automatically determines the most appropriate measurement range
for the testing that is being conducted.

To manually force the meter to

measure in a different range, use the

"RANGE"

button

7.

1. Press the "RANGE" button

7

to manually select measurement

range (

is deactivated on the LCD). Repeatedly press the

"RANGE" button

7

to cycle through the available ranges,

stopping once the desired range is reached.

2. To return to auto-ranging mode, press and hold the "RANGE"

button

7

for more than one second ( is reactivated).

MAX

When the "MAX" button

8

is pressed, the meter keeps track of the

Maximum value as the meter continues to take samples.

1. When measuring, press "MAX" button

8

to display the
maximum value. If a new maximum occurs, the display
updates with that new value.

2. Press "MAX" button 8 again to return to normal measuring mode.

DATA HOLD

Press the Data Hold button

9

to hold the current measurement on

the display. Press again to return to live measuring mode.

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5/32"

(4 mm)

.7" (18 mm)

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

CONNECTING TEST LEADS

Do not test if leads are improperly seated. Results could cause
intermittent display readings. To ensure proper connection, firmly
press leads into the input jack completely. Lead guard should be
flush with the meter’s faceplate.

TESTING IN CAT III / CAT IV MEASUREMENT LOCATIONS

Ensure the test lead shield is pressed firmly in place. Failure to use
the CATIII / CATIV shield increases arc-flash risk.

TESTING IN CAT II MEASUREMENT LOCATIONS

CAT III / CAT IV shields may be removed for CAT II locations. This
will allow testing on recessed conductors such as standard wall
outlets. Take care not to lose the shields.

PRESS

NO GAP

5/32"

(4 mm)

.7" (18 mm)

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

AC/DC VOLTAGE (LESS THAN 600V)

1. Insert RED test lead into VΩ jack

5

, and BLACK test lead into

COM jack

4

, and rotate function selector switch

Voltage

or AC Voltage setting. Note "DC" or "AC" on the

display.

2. Apply test leads to the circuit to be tested to measure voltage.
The meter will auto-range to display the measurement in the
most appropriate range.

NOTE: If "–" appears on the LCD, the test leads are being applied to
the circuit in reverse. Swap the position of the leads to correct this.

NOTE: When in a voltage setting and the test leads are open,
readings of order mV may appear on the display. This is noise and
is normal. By touching the test leads together to close the circuit
the meter will measure zero volts.

NOTE: To access mV range for V AC

the "RANGE" button

must be used.

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

AC CURRENT (LESS THAN 400A)

AC Current is measured by pressing the clamp trigger

10

to open
the clamp and placing it around a current-carrying wire. When
measuring, care should be taken to ensure that the clamp is
completely closed with trigger

10

fully released, and that the wire
passes perpendicularly through the center of the clamp in line with
the arrow markings

11

.

To measure current:

1. Rotate the Function Selector switch

2

to the 200/400 A setting.

2. Place clamp around wire. The current measurement will be shown

in the display.

NOTE: If the measurement is less than 20A, rotate the Function
Selector switch

2

to the 2/20 A setting for improved resolution.

Disconnect test leads when measuring with the clamp.

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

AC/DC VOLTAGE (LESS THAN 600V)

1. Insert RED test lead into VΩ jack

5

, and BLACK test lead into

COM jack

4

, and rotate function selector switch 2 to the DC

Voltage

or AC Voltage setting. Note "DC" or "AC" on the

display.

2. Apply test leads to the circuit to be tested to measure voltage.

The meter will auto-range to display the measurement in the
most appropriate range.

NOTE: If "–" appears on the LCD, the test leads are being applied to
the circuit in reverse. Swap the position of the leads to correct this.

NOTE: When in a voltage setting and the test leads are open,
readings of order mV may appear on the display. This is noise and
is normal. By touching the test leads together to close the circuit
the meter will measure zero volts.

NOTE: To access mV range for V AC

the "RANGE" button

7

must be used.

OR

Red leadBlack lead

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TEMPERATURE

1. Insert K-type thermocouple into the VΩ
(observe polarity markings on thermocouple and meter), and
rotate function selector switch

2

to the Temperature setting.

NOTE: The meter defaults to Fahrenheit scale in this mode. To enter
Celsius scale, press the "SELECT" button

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appropriate icon (either

°F

or °C) appears on the display.

2. To measure temperature, make contact between the

thermocouple tip and the object being measured. When
thermocouple tip and object are in thermal equilibrium, the
measurement on the display will stabilize. The meter will auto-
range to display the measurement in the most appropriate range.

Remove thermocouple before switching meter to other

measurement functions.

The thermocouple included with the original purchase
is suitable for temperatures below 446°F / 230°C only. To
measure higher temperatures, a K-type thermocouple
with the appropriate measurement range should be used.

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

RESISTANCE MEASUREMENTS

1. Insert RED test lead into VΩ jack 5, and BLACK test lead into COM
jack

4

, and rotate function selector switch 2 to the Resistance

setting. The resistance symbol

will appear on the display.

2. Remove power from circuit.

3. Measure resistance by connecting test leads to circuit. The
meter will auto-range to display the measurement in the most
appropriate range.

NOTE: When in a Resistance setting and the test leads are open
(not connected across a resistor), or when a failed resistor is under
test, the display will indicate O.L. This is normal.

DO NOT attempt to measure resistance on a live circuit.

CONTINUITY

1. Insert RED test lead into VΩ jack 5 and BLACK test lead into COM
jack

4

, and rotate function selector switch 2 to the Continuity

setting.

2. Remove power from circuit.

3. Test for continuity by connecting conductor or circuit with test

leads. If resistance is measured less than 10Ω, an audible signal
will sound and display will show a resistance value indicating
continuity. If circuit is open, display will show "OL".

DO NOT attempt to measure continuity on a live circuit.

Red leadBlack lead

Red leadBlack lead

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

TEMPERATURE

1. Insert K-type thermocouple into the VΩ

5

and COM 4 jacks
(observe polarity markings on thermocouple and meter), and
rotate function selector switch

2

to the Temperature setting.

NOTE: The meter defaults to Fahrenheit scale in this mode. To enter
Celsius scale, press the "SELECT" button

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once. Ensure that the

appropriate icon (either

°F

or °C) appears on the display.

2. To measure temperature, make contact between the
thermocouple tip and the object being measured. When
thermocouple tip and object are in thermal equilibrium, the
measurement on the display will stabilize. The meter will auto­range to display the measurement in the most appropriate range.

Remove thermocouple before switching meter to other

measurement functions.

The thermocouple included with the original purchase
is suitable for temperatures below 446°F / 230°C only. To
measure higher temperatures, a K-type thermocouple
with the appropriate measurement range should be used.

K-Type
Thermocouple

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CLEANING

Be sure meter is turned off and wipe with a clean, dry lint-free
cloth.

Do not use abrasive cleaners or solvents.

STORAGE

Remove the batteries when meter is not in use for a prolonged
period of time. Do not expose to high temperatures or
humidity. After a period of storage in extreme conditions
exceeding the limits mentioned in the General Specifications
section, allow the meter to return to normal operating
conditions before using.

WARRANTY

www.kleintools.com/warranty

DISPOSAL / RECYCLE

Do not place equipment and its accessories in the trash.
Items must be properly disposed of in accordance with local
regulations. Please see www.epa.gov or www.erecycle.org
for additional information.

CUSTOMER SERVICE

KLEIN TOOLS, INC.

450 Bond Street

Lincolnshire, IL 60069

1-877-775-5346

[e-mail]

www.kleintools.com

MAINTENANCE

BATTERY REPLACEMENT

When indicator is displayed on LCD, batteries must be replaced.

1. Remove screw from battery door.

2. Replace 3 x AAA batteries (note proper polarity).

3. Replace battery door and fasten securely with screw.

T

o avoid risk of electric shock, disconnect leads from any voltage

source before removing battery door.

To avoid risk of electric shock, do not operate meter while

battery door is removed.

CLEANING

Be sure meter is turned off and wipe with a clean, dry lint-free
cloth.

Do not use abrasive cleaners or solvents.

STORAGE

Remove the batteries when meter is not in use for a prolonged
period of time. Do not expose to high temperatures or
humidity. After a period of storage in extreme conditions
exceeding the limits mentioned in the General Specifications
section, allow the meter to return to normal operating
conditions before using.

WARRANTY

www.kleintools.com/warranty

DISPOSAL / RECYCLE

Do not place equipment and its accessories in the trash.
Items must be properly disposed of in accordance with local
regulations. Please see www.epa.gov or www.erecycle.org
for additional information.

CUSTOMER SERVICE

KLEIN TOOLS, INC.

450 Bond Street

Lincolnshire, IL 60069

1-877-775-5346

[e-mail]

www.kleintools.com

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