Klein tools CL700 User Manual

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600A AC Auto-Ranging

Digital Clamp Meter

1000V

600A

60M

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Instructions

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL

True RMS

Measurement Technology

• NON-CONTACT VOLTAGE METER

• LOW IMPEDANCE

• DATA & RANGE HOLD

• AUDIBLE CONTINUITY

• DIODE TEST

• CAPACITANCE & FREQUENCY

CL700

ESPAÑOL pg. 17 FRANÇAIS pg. 33

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GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

Klein Tools CL700 is an automatically ranging true root mean square (TRMS) digital clamp-meter that measures AC current via the clamp, and measures AC/DC voltage, resistance, continuity, frequency, capacitance, and tests diodes via test-leads, and temperature via a thermocouple probe. It also features a Low Impedance (LoZ) mode for identifying and eliminating ghost or stray voltages.

• Operating Altitude: 6562 ft. (2000m)

• Relative Humidity: <80% non-condensing

• Operating Temp: 32° to 104°F (0° to 40°C)

• Storage Temp: 14° to 140°F (-10° to 60°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: 9.09" x 3.82" x 1.54" (231 x 97 x 39 mm)

• Weight: 11.8 oz. (335 g) including batteries

• Calibration: Accurate for one year

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

61010-2-033.

Certified to: CSA STD C22.2 # 61010-1, 61010-2-032, 61010-2-033.

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

• Pollution degree: 2

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

• Drop Protection: 6.6 ft. (2m)

• Safety Rating: CAT IV 600V, CAT III 1000V, Class 2,

Double insulation

CAT III: Measurement category III is applicable to test and measuring circuits connected to the distribution part of the building’s low-voltage MAINS installation.

CAT IV: Measurement category IV is applicable to test and measuring circuits connected at the source of the building’s low-voltage MAINS installation.

• 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 (50/60 Hz)

6.000V 1mV ±(1.5% + 5 digits)

AC Voltage

(V AC)

DC Voltage

(V DC)

Input Impedance: 10MΩ Frequency Range: 50 to 400Hz Maximum Input: 1000V AC RMS or 1000V DC

AC Current

(A AC)

Frequency Range: 50 to 60Hz

Function Range Resolution Accuracy

Resistance

Maximum Input: 600V AC RMS or 600V DC

Capacitance

Maximum Input: 600V AC RMS or 600V DC

Temperature

(Fahrenheit)

Temperature

(Celsius)

60.00V 10mV

600.0V 100mV 1000V 1V ±(1.5% + 5 digits)

600mV 0.1mV ±(1.0% + 8 digits)

6.000V 1mV

600.0V 100mV 1000V 1V ±(1.2% + 3 digits)

60.00A 10mA ±(2.0% + 8 digits)

600.0A 100mA ±(2.0% + 5 digits)

600.0Ω 0.1Ω

6.000KΩ 1Ω

60.00kΩ 10Ω

600.0kΩ 100Ω

6.000MΩ 1kΩ

60.00MΩ 10kΩ ±(2.0% + 10 digits)

60.00nF 0.010nF ±(5.0% + 35 digits)

600.0nF 0.1nF

60.00µF 0.01µF

600.0µF 0.1µF 6000µF 1µF

-14° to 32°F

33° to 752°F

0.1 to 1

753° to 1000°F

-26° to 0°C 1° to 400°C

401° to 538°C

0.1 to 1

±(1.2% + 5 digits)

±(1.0% + 3 digits)60.00V 10mV

±(1.5% + 5 digits)

±(3.0% + 5 digits)6.000µF 0.001µF

±(5.0% + 5 digits)

±(2.0% + 9°F)

°F

±(1.0% + 5.4°F)

±(2.0% + 9°F) ±(2.0% + 5°C)

°C

±(1.0% + 3°C) ±(2.0% + 5°C)

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ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS

FREQUENCY (AUTO-RANGING)

9.999Hz 0.001Hz

99.99Hz 0.01Hz

999.9Hz 0.1Hz

9.999kHz 1Hz

99.99kHz 10Hz

500.00kHz 100Hz

Sensitivity: >8V RMS Maximum Input: 600V DC or 600V AC RMS

±(1.0% + 5 digits)

DUTY CYCLE

1% to 99.9%

Pulse width: 0.1 – 100ms Frequency width: 5Hz to 10kHz Sensitivity: >8V RMS Maximum Input: 600V DC or 600V AC RMS

0.1% ±(1.2% + 2 digits)

OTHER MEASUREMENT APPLICATIONS

Maximum Input: 600V AC RMS or 600V DC

• Diode Test: Max. 1.5mA, open circuit voltage ~3.0V DC

• Continuity Check: Audible signal <50Ω, test current <0.35mA

• Sampling Frequency: 3 samples per second

• Low Impedence (Low Z): Input impedence >3kΩ

Max input 600V RMS

• Auto Power off: After ~30 minutes of inactivity

• Overload:

1000V in Voltage setting, 600V RMS in all other settings

• Polarity: "-" on display indicates negative polarity

• Display: 3-5/6 digit, 6000 Count LCD

"OL" indicated on display, overload protection

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 IV rated test leads.

WARNINGS

• 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 Resistance (in Ohms) Audible Continuity Double Insulated Class II Ground Diode Capacitance Frequency

Temperature (Fahrenheit / Celsius)

°F/°

V Voltage (Volts) A Amperage (Amps)

Warning or Caution

To ensure safe operation and service of this meter, follow all warnings and instructions detailed in this manual.

Risk of Electrical Shock

Improper use of this meter can lead to risk of electrical shock. Follow all warnings and instructions detailed in this manual.

Risk of Electrical Shock

Application around and removal from UNINSULATED HAZARDOUS LIVE conductors is permitted.

AC/DC

Duty-cycle

Low Impedance

SYMBOLS ON LCD

AC Measurement Negative Reading Data Hold Auto Ranging MAX Maximum Value Hold

MIN Minimum Value Hold Low Battery

Auto Power Off Audible Continuity Diode Test

Mega (value x 106)

micro (value x 10-6) Ohms

Amps

Frequency (Hertz) Degrees (Fahrenheit)

DC Measurement

kilo (value x 103)

mili (value x 10-3)

nano (value x 10-9)

Volts

Farads

Duty Cycle Degrees (Celsius)

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FEATURE DETAILS

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

6000 count LCD display

Function selector switch

Clamp

"COM" jack

"VΩ" jack

Data Hold / Backlight button

"RANGE" button

"MAX/MIN" button

"SEL" (select) button

Clamp trigger (press to open clamp)

10.

Arrow markings

11.

on-contact Voltage Testing Button

12.

Test lead holder for test probe

13.

Non-Contact Voltage Testing Sensor

14.

FUNCTION BUTTONS

ON/OFF

To power ON the meter, rotate the Function Selector switch

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 30 minutes of inactivity. If the meter automatically powers OFF while in a measurement setting, rotate Function Selector switch 2 to any other setting (excluding the OFF setting) to power ON the meter. To deactivate the power OFF functionality press and hold the "SEL" button 9 before powering ON from the OFF setting. When auto power OFF is deactivated, the Auto Power Off icon will not be visible in the display.

"SEL" (SELECT) BUTTON (FOR SECONDARY FUNCTIONS)

The "SEL" button 9 activates the secondary function for each application accessible by the function selector switch 2. For voltage and low impedance it toggles between AC and DC, for the other functions it switches between °F and °C, between Hz and % Duty-Cycle, and between Continuity, Resistance, and Diode-Test. The default function for each application is printed on the meter in white; the secondary function or functions for each setting is printed on the meter in orange.

DATA HOLD

Press the Data Hold / Backlight button 6 to hold the measurement on the display. Press again to release the display to return to live measuring.

BACKLIGHT

Press and hold the Data Hold / Backlight button 6 for more than one second to turn ON the backlight. The backlight will automatically power OFF after 3 minutes of inactivity.

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).

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FUNCTION BUTTONS

MAX/MIN

When the "MAX/MIN" button 8 is pressed, the meter keeps track of the Maximum and Minimum values and the difference between the Maximum and Minimum values as the meter continues to take samples.

1. When measuring, press "MAX/MIN" button 8 to toggle between

the Maximum value (MAX) and the Minimum value (MIN). If a new Maximum or Minimum occurs, the display will update with the new value.

2. Press "MAX/MIN" button 8 for more than one second to return to

normal measuring mode.

NON-CONTACT VOLTAGE TESTING

Press the NCV button

to test for AC voltage using the integrated

non-contact voltage meter. Approach the conductor under test leading with the sensing antenna

. The meter delivers visual

warning signals when AC voltage is detected.

TEST LEAD HOLDER

When working with test leads, one test probe may be mounted in the test lead holder

to facilitate natural two-handed operation with the

clamp in one hand and a single test probe in the other.

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.

INCORRECT

CORRECT

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.

5/32"

(4 mm)

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.

.7" (18 mm)

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

AC CURRENT (LESS THAN 600A)

AC Current is measured by pressing the clamp trigger the clamp

and placing it around a current-carrying wire. When

measuring, care should be taken to ensure that the clamp completely closed with trigger

fully released, and that the wire

passes perpendicularly through the center of the clamp with the arrow markings

to open

in line

WIRE

To measure current:

1. Rotate the Function Selector switch 2 to the AC current A setting.

2. Place clamp

shown in the display.

around wire. The current measurement will be

The meter will auto-range to display the

measurement in the most appropriate range.

Disconnect test leads when measuring with the clamp.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

AC/DC VOLTAGE (LESS THAN 1000V)

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 AC/DC voltage V setting.

The meter defaults to AC measurement. To measure DC, press the "SEL" button 9 to toggle between AC and DC modes. The AC or DC icon on the LCD indicates which mode is selected. Note "AC" or "DC" on the display.

Black lead Red lead

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.

AC/DC LoZ VOLTAGE (LESS THAN 600V)

1. Insert RED test lead into VΩ jack COM jack AC/DC LoZ voltage

measurement.

, and rotate function selector switch 2 to the

setting.

To measure DC, press the "SEL" button 9 to

, and BLACK test lead into

The meter defaults to AC

toggle between AC and DC modes. The AC or DC icon on the LCD indicates which mode is selected. Note "AC" or "DC" on the display.

Black lead Red lead

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.

Do not attempt to measure voltages greater than 600V

in LoZ setting.

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

CONTINUITY

1. Insert RED test lead into VΩ jack COM jack

, and rotate function selector switch 2 to the

Continuity/Resistance/Diode-Test

, and BLACK test lead into

setting.

NOTE: The meter defaults to Continuity testing in this mode. Ensure that the Continuity Testing icon press the "SEL" button

is visible on the display. If not,

repeatedly until the icon is shown.

2. Remove power from circuit.

3. Test for continuity by connecting conductor or circuit with test leads. If resistance is measured less than 50Ω, an audible signal will sound and display will show a resistance value indicating

continuity. If circuit is open, display will show "OL".

Black lead Red lead

DO NOT attempt to measure continuity on a live circuit.

RESISTANCE MEASUREMENTS

1. Insert RED test lead into VΩ jack COM jack

, and rotate function selector switch 2 to the

Continuity/Resistance/Diode-Test

, and BLACK test lead into

setting.

NOTE: The meter defaults to Continuity testing in this mode. Press the "SEL" button Resistance icon

once to enter Resistance testing mode. The

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.

Black lead Red lead

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.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

DIODE TEST

1. Insert RED test lead into VΩ jack COM jack

, and rotate function selector switch 2 to the

Continuity/Resistance/Diode-Test

, and BLACK test lead into

setting.

NOTE: The meter defaults to Continuity testing in this mode. Press the "SEL" button icon

will appear on the display.

twice to enter Diode testing mode. The Diode

2. Touch test leads to diode. A reading of 200-800mV on display indicates forward bias, "OL" indicates reverse bias. An open device will show "OL" in both polarities. A shorted device will show approximately 0mV.

Black lead Red lead

FREQUENCY / DUTY-CYCLE

1. Insert RED test lead into VΩ jack COM jack

, and rotate function selector switch 2 to the

Frequency/Duty-Cycle

and BLACK test lead into

setting.

NOTE: The meter defaults to Frequency testing in this mode. To enter Duty-Cycle testing mode, press the "SEL" button that the appropriate icon (either

or %) appears on the display.

once. Ensure

2. Measure by connecting test leads across the circuit.

Black lead Red lead

CAPACITANCE

1. Insert RED test lead into VΩ jack

, and BLACK test lead into

COM jack 4, and rotate function selector switch 2 to the Capacitance setting.

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

2. Remove power from circuit.

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

Black lead Red lead

TEMPERATURE

1. Insert K-type thermocouple (with adapter) into the VΩ COM

jacks (observe polarity markings on thermocouple

and meter), and rotate function selector switch Temperature

setting.

to the

and

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

°F

appropriate icon (either

or °C) appears on the display.

once. Ensure that the

NOTE: The meter may be set to default to the Celsius scale by

powering-ON the meter from the OFF position with the Data Hold & Backlight button

depressed. To re-set the default to the

Fahrenheit scale repeat the power-ON sequence.

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.

K-Type Thermocouple

(with adapter)

RED

BLACK

Remove thermocouple before switching meter to other

Thermocouple

Adapter

measurement functions.

he thermocouple included with the original purchase is suitable for temperatures below 356°F / 180°C only. To measure higher temperatures, a K-type thermocouple with the appropriate measurement range should be used.

MAINTENANCE

BATTERY REPLACEMENT

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

1. Remove screw from battery door.

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

3. Replace battery door and fasten securely with screw.

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.

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