TENMARS TM-13E User guide

Clamp

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on meter

TM-12E
TM-13E
TM-13R

HB2TM12E0003

CONTENTS

1. FEATURES................................................... 3

2. SPECIFICATIONS........................................ 3

3. Instrument Description.................................. 8

4. Measurement.............................................. 10

4.1. Notes........................................ 10

4.2. AC Current (ACA) measurement11

4.3. AC Voltage (ACV) measurement12

4.4. DC Voltage (DCV) measurement12

4.5. DC Current (DCA) measurement13

4.6. Resistance measurements ....... 13

4.7. Continuity test........................... 14

4.8. Frequency Measurement.......... 14

5. Symbols Description ................................... 14

6. Safety precaution........................................ 15

7. Maintenance Notes..................................... 16

7.1. Battery Replacement ................ 16

7.2. Maintenance and Care ............. 17

8. END OF LIFE.............................................. 17

TM-12E/13E/13R

1. FEATURES

Thank you for purchasing this instrument. Please read
this instruction manual carefully and completely before
using your digital clamp meter correct operation will
insure the best performance and decrease the
possibility of damages.

*Jaws opening up to 30mm.
* The maximum conductor size is 30mm.
* Safety sockets designed.
* Data Hold.

* Impedance in circuit is below 40. The buzzer will

sound.

2. SPECIFICATIONS

a).Display: 3 3/4 digits LCD with maximum reading

3999, Plus decimal point, unit symbol indication.

b).Polarity Indication: Automatic polarity, “-“ display for

negative input.

c).Overload Indication: LCD will show a “OL” in the left

highest position.

d).Low Battery Indication : Replace battery as LCD

display “BAT”.

e).Battery Life: 50 hours approx.(alkaline battery

recommended)

f).Sampling Rate: 2 times per second for digital display.

20 times per second for analog display.

g).Power Supply: R03(AB)/SIZE AAA 1.5V/UM4 battery

x2.
h).Operation Altitude: up to 2000m.
i).Operating Environment: Indoor use. This instrument

has been designed for use in an environment of

pollution degree 2.

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j).Auto Power Off: The power will be automatically turn

off while the range set is unchanged for more than 30

minutes.
k).Disabling Auto Off: Set the range selector OFF

position to any range and also press down ZERO or

RANGE button.
l).Operating Temperature & Humidity: 5℃ ~ 40℃,below

80%RH.
m).Storage Temperature & Humidity: -10℃ ~ 60℃,

below 70%RH.
n).Safety: IEC61010 and EN61010 (IEC61010-1,

IEC61010-2-031, IEC61010-2-032) CATⅢ 600V.
o).EMC:This apparatus was designed in accordance

with EMC standards in force and its compatibility has

been tested in accordance EN61326 (1997) + A1

(1998) + A2 (2001).
p).Dimension: 195mm(L)x64mm(W)x30mm(H).
q).Weight: About 240g.(including batteries)
r).Accessories: Test Leads、manual、Batteries.

Electrical Specifications:
Accuracy is indicated as [% of reading + digit number].
It is referred to the following reference conditions: 23°C
± 5°C with RH <75%

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DCA (Auto/Manual)(13E/13R)

Range

Resolution

Accuracy

Overload Protection

40A

0.01A

400A

0.1A

50Hz~

6

0 Hz

40A

0.01A

400A

0.1A

Hz

40A

0.01A

(

3.0%+8

)

50Hz~500 Hz

Impedance

Protection

400V

0.1V

600V

1V

50Hz~500 Hz

Impedance

Protection

40Hz~60 Hz

40V

10mV

400V

100mV

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(2.0%+10)

600A rms(60
Second)

ACA (Auto/Manual)(12E/13E)
Range Resolution Accuracy

 (2.0%+10)

Overload Protection
600A rms

(60 second)

ACA (Auto/Manual) Ture RMS:From 10% to 100% of
the range(13R)
Range Resolution Accuracy

50Hz~60 Hz
 (2.0%+5) 

400A 0.1A

Accuracy
65Hz~500

Overload
Protection

600A rms
(60 second)

ACV (Auto/Manual)(12E)
Range Resolution Accuracy

(1.5%+5)

Input
10MΩ

Overload
660V rms

ACV (Auto/Manual)(13E)
Range ResolutionAccuracy

400mV 0.1mV

(1.0%+3)

Input
100MΩ

Overload
DC/AC

660V rms

4V 1mV

 (1.0%+3)

11MΩ
10MΩ

600V 1V

 (1.2%+3)

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Impedance

Protection

50

Hz~60Hz

40V

10mV



50

0Hz~1KHz

400V

100mV

Impedance

Protection

400V

0.1V





660V rms

600V

1V

Impedance

Protection







40V

10mV



400V

100mV

ACV Ture RMS:From 10% to 100% of the range (13R)
Range Resolution Accuracy Input

Overload
400mV 0.1mV

4V 1mV

(1.2%+40)

(1.2%+20)

40Hz~499 Hz
(2.0%+20)
500Hz~1KHz

(1.2%+5)

40Hz~499 Hz

600V 1V

(2.0%+5)

DCV (Auto/Manual)(12E)
Range Resolution Accuracy Input

(1.0%+3) 10M

DCV (Auto/Manual)(13E/13R)
Range Resolution Accuracy Input

400mV 0.1mV
4V 1mV

(0.8%+2) 100M

11M
10M

600V 1V

 (1.0%+2)

100MΩ

11MΩ

10MΩ

DC/AC

660V rms

Overload

Overload
DC/AC

660V rms

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Frequency (Auto-Ranging)(12E)

Sensitivity

Protection

4KHz

1Hz



40KH

z

10Hz

400KHz

100Hz

Protection



Voltage

Protection







Sensitivity

Protection





Range Resolution Accuracy Max.

TM-12E/13E/13R

Overload

(0.8%+3)

3V rms DC/AC

600V rms

Continuity
Range Buzzer Max. Open Voltage Overload

below 40

About-1.5VDC 600V rms

Resistance (12E)
Range Resolution Accuracy Max. Open

0.1

(1%+5)

About-1.5VDC600V rms

Overload

(400)
Resistance (Auto/Manual)(13E/13R)

Range Resolution Accuracy Max.
4000.1

(1%+5)

about -1.5VDCDC/AC
4K 1
40K 10

(1%+3)

About-0.45V

Overload

600V rms
(60 Second)

DC

400K 100
4M 1K
40M 10 (3%+3)

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3. INSTRUMENT DESCRIPTION

a. Safety guard.
b. Jaw Trigger.
c. Rotary Range Selector.
d. LCD
e. COM Jack: it is used for the connection of negative signal

input while measuring DCV, ACV,Ω/ .

f. V/Ω Jack: It is used for the connection of positive signal

input while measuring DCV,ACV,Ω/ .

g. RANGE Button: Manual ranging is allowed while the button

is pressed, and the symbol MANU is shown on LCD, The
auto ranging mode is activated again while pressing the
button more than 2 seconds or setting the range.

h. DATA HOLD button: The reading data shown on LCD can be

locked while pressing the button.

i. ZERO button: The reading data shown on LCD can

be reset to 0 while the button is pressed once, and
the symbol “ZERO” is also displayed on LCD, Press
the button again, the data cleared can be shown on
LCD, and the symbol “ZERO” begins to blink. To
abort the zero mode, hold down the button for more
than 1 second. (13E/13R)

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Fig.1

1. Inductive clamp Jaw

2. Safety guard

3. Data hold utton(12E)
ZERO button(13E/13R)

4. Range button(13E/13R)

5. Rotary Range selector

6. LCD

7. V/ΩJack

8. Jaw Trigger

9. Range button(12E)
Hold button(13E/13R)

10. COM Jack

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CAUTION

4. MEASUREMENT

When this button is pressed, the range is unchanged.

4.1. NOTES

1. Check if the batteries are installed properly.

2. Check if the LCD and the range indicator show the

same as the function desired.

3. When changing range, firstly remove the tested
conductor or electrical circuit from the clamp jaw in
order to avoid and accident.

4. Strong vibrations and impacts, may cause damage
to the instrument.

5. Do not test on or connect to any circuit with voltage
or current exceeding the specified overload
protection.

6. When measuring resistor, Please do not add any
voltage, though there is a protection circuit,
excessive voltage will still cause malfunction.

7. When measuring current, firstly remove the test
leads of common and voltage / resistance.

8. When measuring current, any strong current nears
or closes to the clamp jaw will affect the accuracy.

9. This instrument is not available for the non-sine
wave AC signal, otherwise there will be a great error.

10. When measuring current, always put the tested
conductor in the center of the clamp jaw so as to
obtain a more accurate reading.

11. During measuring, if the value of reading or
indication of sign remain unchanged, check if the
DATA HOLD function is active and the symbol H is
displayed on the LCD.

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ads are disconnected

Incorrect

Correct

12. In order to avoid reading incorrect data, you have to
replace the batteries immediately when the symbol
BAT appears on the LCD.

13. Do not touch the circuit board before you take any
adequate action, and thus prevent from any
damage of contamination and static electricity.

4.2. AC CURRENT (ACA) MEASUREMENT

WARNING

Make sure that all the test le
from the meter’s terminal forcurrent measurement.

1.Select “~A” range.

2.Open the clamp and put the tested conductor in the

center of the clamp jaws (see Fig.2).(No gap is
allowed between the connections of clamp jaws)

3.The current value will be indicated on the LCD.

4. If the reading is difficult, press the DATA HOLD

button to hold the obtained value. To exit from this
function press DATA HOLD button again.

Fig. 2

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WARNI

NG

Maxim input for DCV or ACV is 600V. Do not attempt

to take any voltage measurement that exceeds the

limits. Exceeding the limits could cause electrical

WARNING

Maximum input for DCV or ACV is 600V. Do not

attempt to take any voltage measurement that

exceeds the limits. Exceeding the limits could cause

4.3. AC VOLTAGE (ACV) MEASUREMENT

shock and damage the clamp meter.

1.Select “V~" range.

2.Insert the test leads into the jacks. The red test lead

plug into V/Ω jack, and the black test lead plug into
COM jack.

3.Connect the two long ends of test leads to the

desired circuit, and then reading will be displayed.

4.If the reading is difficult, Press DATA HOLD button to

hold the obtained value. To exit from this function,
press DATA HOLD button again.

4.4. DC VOLTAGE (DCV) MEASUREMENT

electrical shock and damage the clamp meter.

1.Select “ V” range.

2.Insert the test leads into the jacks. The red test lead

plug into V/Ω jack and the block test lead plug into
COM jack.

3.Connect the two long ends of test leads to the

desired circuit.

4.If the reading is difficult, press DATA HOLD button to

hold the obtained value. To exit from this function,
press DATA HOLD button again.

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WARNING

Make sure that all the test leads are disconnected

WARNING

Before taking any in circuit resistance measurement,

the circuit being tested and

discharge all the capacitors. If a reading is over

4.5. DC CURRENT (DCA) MEASUREMENT

from the meter’s terminal for current measurement.

1. Select “ A” range.

2. Check if the display shows zero in advance. If the

display doesn’t show zero, press “ZERO” button. (If
the current measurement is over 40A, press
“RANGE” button to select 400A range before zeroing.

3. Open the clamp and put the tested conductor in

the center of the clamp jaws (See Fig.2). (No gap is
allowed between the connections of clamp jaws).

4. The current value will be indication on the LCD.

5. The excesses magnetic value should be deducted

from the reading data if auto zero is not performed.

4.6. RESISTANCE MEASUREMENTS

remove power from

range, the message “OL” will be displayed.

1.Select “/ ” range.

2.Insert the test leads into the jacks, the red test lead

play into” V/” jack, and the black test lead plug into
COM jack.

3.Connect the two long ends of test leads to the

desired circuit, then reading will be displayed.

4.Press DATA HOLD button to hold the value when

takes the resistance measurement, if it’s necessary.

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4.7. CONTINUITY TEST

1.Select “V/ “ range.

2. Insert the test leads into the jacks. The red test lead

plug into V/Ω jack, and the black test lead plug into
COM jack.

3. Connect the two long ends of test leads to the

desired circuit, then reading will be displayed while
the buzzer sounds the resistance value is lower than
40Ω approximately.

4.8. FREQUENCY MEASUREMENT

1.Select “Hz” range.

2. Insert the test leads into the jacks, the red test lead

plug into V/Ω jack, and the black test lead plug into
COM jack.

3. Connect the two long ends of test leads in parallel to

the desired circuit, then reading will be displayed.

5. SYMBOLS DESCRIPTION

Ground
Meter Double insulated
Caution
Danger high voltage: risk of electric shock
DC Voltage or Current

AC Voltage or Current
DC/AC Voltage or Current
Application around and removal from hazardous

live conductors is permitted

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CAUTION

Take extreme care for the following cond itions while

 If the equipment is used in a manner not specified

by the manufacturer, the protection provided by the
equipment may be impaired.

 Do not touch or be close to the inductive clamp when

measuring current.

 Individual protective equipment (for example:

Insulation gloves) must be used when measuring
current.

 CAT Ⅳ - Is for measurements performed at the

source of the low-voltage installation.

 CAT Ⅲ - Is for measurements performed in the

building installation.

 CAT Ⅱ - Is for measurements performed on circuits

directly connected to the low-voltage installation.

 CAT Ⅰ- Is for measurementsperformedoncircuits

not directly connected to mains.

6. SAFETY PRECAUTION

measuring

1.Measuring voltage over 20V as it may cause human

body electricity conduction.

2.Measure AC power.

3.Do not measure voltage, current under humid or wet

environment.

4.If any unusual condition of test leads’s end (metal

part). And attachment of the meter, such as breakage,
deformation, fracture, foreign substance, No display,
etc., do not conduct any measuring.

5.Do not contact any exposed metal (conductive) parts,

such as end of test lead, jack, fixing object, circuit
etc,.

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6.Keep you insulated from the object waiting for

measuring.

7.Do not operate the meter under the environment with

explosive gas (material), combustible gas(material)
steam or filled with dust.

8.In order to avoid reading incorrect data, you have to

replace the batteries immediately when the symbol
BAT appears on the LCD.

9.In order to avoid the damage caused by

contamination and static electricity, do not touch the
circuit board before you take any adequate action.

7. MAINTENANCE NOTES

7.1. BATTERY REPLACEMENT

1.If the symbol"BAT"is shown on the display while

measuring, you have to replace the batteries.

2.Remove all test leads and the conductor under test

before performing of battery replacement.

3.Set the range to OFF position.

4.Remove the screws from the battery cover with

screwdriver, and detach the battery cover from the
bottom cover.

5.Remove the batteries from battery holder carefully,

(replace them with new batteries UM-4 or SIZE 1.5V
x 2).

6.Attach the battery cover back to its right place, and

tight it with screws.

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7.2. MAINTENANCE AND CARE

1.This meter is a precision digital instrument. Whether

in use or in storage, please do not exceed the
specification requirements to avoid any possible
damage or danger during use.

2.Do not use strong or abrasive detergents, water, and

wet cloth to clean the instrument. Do use a dry cloth
to clean the instrument.

3.Do not place this meter in high temperature or

humidity or expose to direct sunlight.

4.Once the measurement is completed, turn the rotary

switch to off. Remove the batteries from battery
holder if the instrument is not be used for a long
period in order to avoid the liquid leakage from the
battery.

5.That all necessary requirements of inspection and

maintenance are not mentioned in this manual, a
qualified technician should perform it.

8. END OF LIFE

Caution: this symbol indicates that
equipment and its accessories shall be
subject to a separate collection and
correct disposal

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TENMARS ELECTRONICS CO., LTD
6F, 586, RUI GUANG ROAD, NEIHU,

TAIPEI 114, TAIWAN.

E-mail: [email protected]

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