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- Page 1 CLAMP-ON METER E N G L I S H User Manual...
- Page 2 12 months and begins on the date of receipt by the customer. For recalibration, please use our calibration services. Refer to our repair and calibration section at www.aemc.com. Serial #: ________________________________ Catalog #: 2117.49 / 2117.50 Model #:...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
1.3 Receiving Your Shipment ......5 1.4 Ordering Information ....... 5 1.4.1 Accessories/Replacement Parts .. 5 PRODUCT FEATURES ....... 6 2.1 Description ..........6 2.2 Model 670/675 Control Features ..... 7 2.3 LCD Display ..........8 2.4 Button Functions ........9 2.4.1 HOLD Button ....... 9 2.4.2 Correction of Zero in DC measurement ......9 2.4.3 Auto Power OFF ...... - Page 4 4.3 DC Current Measurement (675 only) ..17 4.4 AC Volt Measurement ......18 4.5 DC Volt Measurement ......19 4.6 Resistance Measurement ..... 20 4.7 Continuity Measurement ....... 21 4.8 Temperature Measurement ....22 4.9 Frequency Measurement Using Voltage Input ......... 23 4.10 Frequency Measurement Using Current Input ......... 24 MAINTENANCE ........25 5.1 Warning! ..........25 5.2 Cleaning ..........
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Page 5: Introduction
CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION Warning ● Read the user manual before operating and follow all safety information. ● Only use the meter as specified in this user manual. ● Never use this meter on a circuit with volt- ages greater than 600Vrms @ 50/60Hz, CAT IV or 1000V, CAT III. ● Never measure current while the test leads are connected to the input jacks. ● Do not operate the meter if the body or test leads look damaged. ● Check the rotary range switch and make sure it is at the correct position before each measurement. ● Do not perform resistance and continuity test on a live circuit. ● Use extreme caution when measuring live systems with voltages greater than 60V ● Use extreme care when working around bus bars and bare conductors. ● Do not use the meter in over range/overload conditions ( ● For accurate readings, change the battery when the symbol appears. Clamp-on Meter Models 670 and 675... -
Page 6: International Electrical Symbols
CAT III: For measurements performed in the building installation at the distribution level such as on hardwired equipment in fixed installation and circuit breakers. CAT IV: For measurements performed at the primary electrical supply (<1000V) such as on primary overcurrent protection devices, ripple control units, or meters. Clamp-on Meter Models 670 and 675... -
Page 7: Receiving Your Shipment
Save the damaged packing container to substantiate your claim. Ordering Information TRMS Clamp-on Meter Model 670 ....Cat. #2117.49 Includes meter, set of test leads (red/black with safety needle tips), K-type thermocouple, one 9V battery, soft carrying case and a user manual. -
Page 8: Product Features
They are also auto-ranging and provide the best measurement range and resolution for troubleshooting. The Models 670 and 675 are sized for comfortable, one-handed operation. The tapered and hooked jaw design facilitates maneuvering in crowded wiring and breaker panels, making it easy to select conductors. -
Page 9: Model 670/675 Control Features
Model 670/675 Control Features MODEL 675 TRMS CLAMP METER MODEL 670 TRMS CLAMP METER 1000V CAT III 1000A 600V CAT IV 1400A 1000V CAT III 1000A ZERO 600V CAT IV Press 2s HOLD MIN MAX DISPLAY PEAK DUAL TRMS DISPLAY... -
Page 10: Lcd Display
Minimum Value Maximum Value PEAK Peak Value ZERO ADC Zero Function (675 only) DC Input AC Input Auto Power OFF Indication Low Battery Continuity Beeper Enabled Ω Resistance Measurement Indicator Current /Voltage Indicator C°/ F° Degrees Celsius/Fahrenheit Frequency Measurement Indicator Clamp-on Meter Models 670 and 675... -
Page 11: Button Functions
Auto Power OFF • If there is no activity for approximately 10 minutes, the clamp will automatically shut down and the symbol will appear • To disable Auto Power OFF function, turn the rotary switch to OFF. • Press and hold down the HOLD button and set the rotary switch to any position other than OFF. • The symbol disappears and Auto Power OFF is deactivated. Clamp-on Meter Models 670 and 675... -
Page 12: Display Button
MIN mode. • Pressing it twice will set the meter to MAX mode. • Pressing it three times will set the meter back to normal operation. 2.4.6 Peak Function (1ms) • This function is used for measuring 1-ms peak values in voltage or current. • To activate the function, press the MIN MAX PEAK button for at least 2 seconds, until PEAK is displayed. • To exit this function, press the button again for at least 2 seconds or press the HOLD button twice. The clamp will then return to normal mode. 2.4.7 Backlight Button • Press the button once to turn the backlight on. Press it again to turn it off. • When backlight is on, the meter will automatically turn the backlight off after approximately 3 minutes. Clamp-on Meter Models 670 and 675... -
Page 13: Specifications
4.5% ± 5cts (500Hz to 3kHz) Overload: 1000Arms DC Amperes (Model 675 only) Range Measuring Range Resolution Accuracy 100A 0.00 to 99.99A 0.01A 1.2% ± 5cts 1000A 100.0 to 999.9A 0.1A 2.5% ± 5cts 1400A 1000 to 1400A Overload: 1400A Clamp-on Meter Models 670 and 675... - Page 14 1000 to 9999W Protection: 1000Vrms Continuity ( Range Beeper Activation Accuracy 1% ± 3cts < 35W 3.3V (Vmax) Protection: 1000Vrms Frequency (Hz) Function Range Resolution Sensitivity Accuracy A - Hz 1000Hz 0.1Hz 3Arms 1.0% ± 2cts V - Hz 10,000Hz 5Vrms Clamp-on Meter Models 670 and 675...
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Page 15: Mechanical Specifications
-40 to 2192°F 1°F 1.0% ± 4°F Low Battery Indicator: is displayed when the voltage supplied by the battery is lower than the operating voltage. The measurements are then guaranteed for only a short period. Power supply: 9V, NEDA 1604 (6F22) alkaline Battery Life (no buzzer or backlight): 35 hours (670) 30 hours (675) Polarity: displayed when negative signal applied to input Mechanical Specifications Digital Display: 3 3/4 digits LCD dual display (max reading 9999) Jaw Opening: 670: 1.65" (42mm) 675: 1.57" (40mm) Dimension (L x W x D): 670: 10.71 x 3.15 x 1.69" (272 x 80 x 43mm) -
Page 16: Environmental Specifications
EN 61010-2-032 Ed.2002 600V CAT IV, 1000V CAT III Pollution Degree 2 Electromagnetic Compatibility (per NF EN 61326) Compliant with electromagnetic compatibility standard NF EN 61326-1 (07/97) + A1 (10/98) + A2 ( 09/2001) - Radiated and conducted emission (NF EN 55022) - Radiated Immunity, criterion B (NF EN 61000-4-3) - Conducted Immunity, criterion A (NF EN 61000-4-6) - Electrostatic discharges, criterion A (NF EN 61000-4-2) - Transients, criterion B (NF EN 61000-4-4) - Shock waves, criterion A (NF EN 61000-4-5) Note: Certain high power radio-electric frequencies are, under certain conditions, capable of interfering with the metrological integrity of the meter. *Specifications are subject to change without notice Clamp-on Meter Models 670 and 675... -
Page 17: Operation
CHAPTER 4 OPERATION AC Current Measurement NOTE: Remove the test leads before measuring current if AC voltage is not going to be measured at the same time. • Turn the rotary range switch to the range. • Press the lever to open the jaws. • Clamp the jaws around the conductor to be measured. • If reading is unstable and is hard to read, push the HOLD button and read the measurement. WARNING: If overload " " is displayed, unclamp the meter immediately . Clamp-on Meter Models 670 and 675... -
Page 18: Ac Voltage And Current
AC Voltage and Current Measurement Simultaneously • Turn the rotary range switch to the range. • Connect the test probe tips to the voltage to be measured. • Press the lever to open the jaws. • Clamp the jaws around the conductor to be measured. • Voltage and current measurements will be displayed simultaneously. • If reading is unstable and is hard to read, push the HOLD button and read the measurement. WARNING: If overload " " is displayed, unclamp the meter immediately . Clamp-on Meter Models 670 and 675... -
Page 19: Dc Current Measurement (675 Only)
DC Current Measurement (675 only) NOTE: Remove the test leads before measuring current if DC voltage is not going to be measured at the same time • Turn the rotary range switch to the range. • If needed, the display may be “zeroed”. Press and hold down the HOLD button for approx 2s. • Clamp the jaws around the conductor to be measured. • The main display is A , the secondary display is V The DISPLAY button is inoperative. • If reading is unstable and is hard to read, push the HOLD button and read the measurement. WARNING: If overload " " is displayed, unclamp the meter immediately . Clamp-on Meter Models 670 and 675... -
Page 20: Ac Volt Measurement
AC Volt Measurement WARNING: Maximum Input Voltage is 600V. Do not exceed this voltage to avoid electrical shock and/or damage to the instrument. • Turn the rotary range switch to the range. • Insert the red test lead to the red "+" input jack and the black lead to the black "COM" input jack. • Connect the test probe tips to the voltage to be mea- sured. • If reading is unstable and is hard to read, push the HOLD button and read the measurement. WARNING: Immediately disconnect the meter if overload " " is displayed. Clamp-on Meter Models 670 and 675... -
Page 21: Dc Volt Measurement
DC Volt Measurement • Turn the rotary range switch to the range. • Insert the red test lead to the red "+" input jack and the black lead to the black "COM" input jack. • Connect the test probe tips to the voltage to be mea- sured. • If reading is unstable and is hard to read, push the HOLD button and read the measurement. WARNING: Immediately disconnect the meter if overload " " is displayed. Clamp-on Meter Models 670 and 675... -
Page 22: Resistance Measurement
Resistance Measurement • Turn the rotary range switch to the range. • Insert the red test lead to the red "+" input jack and the black lead to the black "COM" input jack. • Bring the test probe tips into contact with the sample under test. WARNING: Immediately disconnect the meter if overload “ ” is displayed. WARNING: When making a resistance mea- surement, make sure that the power is off (dead circuit), and that all capacitors in the measured circuit are fully discharged. Clamp-on Meter Models 670 and 675... -
Page 23: Continuity Measurement
Continuity Measurement WARNING: When testing continuity, make sure that there is no power in the tested sample or circuit (dead circuit). This may be checked by using the voltage functions. • Turn the rotary range switch to the range. • Insert red test lead to the red "+" input jack and the black lead to the black "COM" input jack. • Bring the test probe tips into contact with the sample under test. • If the resistance is less than 40W, the beeper emits a continuous sound. WARNING: Immediately disconnect the meter if overload “ ” is displayed. Clamp-on Meter Models 670 and 675... -
Page 24: Temperature Measurement
Temperature Measurement WARNING: Make sure that there is no power in the tested sample or circuit (dead circuit). • Turn the rotary range switch to the TEMP range. • To measure the temperature, connect the K-type thermocouple probe to the input terminals, observing the polarity. • The main display is in degrees Celsius (°C) by default, and the secondary display in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). The user can change the main display to degrees Fahrenheit (°F) and the secondary display to degrees Celsius (°C) by pressing the DISPLAY button. Clamp-on Meter Models 670 and 675... -
Page 25: Frequency Measurement Using
Frequency Measurement Using Voltage Input • Turn the rotary range switch to the range and press the DISPLAY button. • Insert red test lead to the red "+" input jack and the black lead to the black "COM" input jack. • Bring the test probe tips into contact with the sample under test. WARNING: Immediately disconnect the meter if overload “ ” is displayed. Clamp-on Meter Models 670 and 675... -
Page 26: Frequency Measurement Using Current Input
4.10 Frequency Measurement Using Current Input NOTE: Remove the test leads before measuring current if AC voltage is not going to be measured at the same time. • Turn the rotary range switch to the range and press the DISPLAY button. • Press the lever to open the jaws. • Clamp the jaws around the conductor to be measured. WARNING: If overload " " is displayed, unclamp the meter immediately . Clamp-on Meter Models 670 and 675... -
Page 27: Maintenance
• To clean the meter, wipe the case with a damp cloth and mild detergent. • Do not use abrasives or solvents. • Do not get water inside the case. This may lead to electrical shock or damage to the instrument. Battery Replacement • The Clamp-on Meter Models 670 and 675 are powered by a 9V battery. The symbol will appear on the LCD display when the supply voltage drops below proper operating range. This indicates that the battery needs to be changed. - Page 28 • The meter must be in the OFF position and discon- nected from any circuit or input. • Place the meter face down and remove the 2 screws with a screwdriver. • Replace the old battery with a new 9V battery, making sure of the correct positioning of the wires to prevent any pinching at closing. • Replace the battery compartment cover and tighten the screws. Clamp-on Meter Models 670 and 675...
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Page 29: Repair And Calibration
For instrument repair and calibration: You must contact our Service Center for a Customer Service Authorization Number (CSA#). This will ensure that when your instrument arrives, it will be tracked and processed promptly. Please write the CSA# on the outside of the ship- ping container. If the instrument is returned for calibration, we need to know if you want a standard calibration, or a calibra- tion traceable to N.I.S.T. (Includes calibration certificate plus recorded calibration data). Chauvin Arnoux , Inc. d.b.a. AEMC Instruments ® ® 15 Faraday Drive • Dover, NH 03820 USA Phone: (800) 945-2362 or (603) 749-6434 (Ext. 360) Fax: (603) 742-2346 or (603) 749-6309 repair@aemc.com (Or contact your authorized distributor) Costs for repair, standard calibration, and calibration trace- able to N.I.S.T. -
Page 30: Limited Warranty
Limited Warranty The Models 670 and 675 are warranted to the owner for a period of one year from the date of original purchase against defects in manufacture. This limited warranty is given by AEMC ® Instruments, not by the distributor from whom it was purchased. This warranty is void if the unit has been... - Page 32 11/15 99-MAN 100335 v7 Chauvin Arnoux , Inc. d.b.a. AEMC Instruments ® ® 15 Faraday Drive • Dover, NH 03820 USA www.aemc.com...
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