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- Page 1 CLAMP MULTIMETER METRACLIP 88 ENG L ISH User’s manual...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Clamp Multimeter METRACLIP 88 English CONTENTS PRESENTATION......................8 THE SWITCH ........................9 THE KEYS OF THE KEYPAD ..................10 THE DISPLAY UNIT ......................11 1.3.1 The symbols of the display unit ............... 11 1.3.2 Measurement capacity exceeded (O.L) ............12 THE TERMINALS ...................... - Page 3 English Clamp Multimeter METRACLIP 88 3.11 POWER MEASUREMENTS W, VA, AND PF ............. 27 3.11.1 Measurement of single-phase power .............. 28 3.11.2 Balanced three-phase power measurement............ 28 “DIRECTION OF ROTATION OF THE PHASES” OR “ORDER OF THE PHASES” 3.12 MODE ............................
- Page 4 Clamp Multimeter METRACLIP 88 English VARIATIONS IN THE DOMAIN OF USE ..............49 MAINTENANCE ......................50 CLEANING......................... 50 REPLACEMENT OF THE BATTERIES ............... 50 METROLOGICAL CHECK ..................... 51 REPAIR ..........................51 WARRANTY ......................... 51 DELIVERY CONDITION ................... 51 ADDRESSES ........................52...
- Page 5 English Clamp Multimeter METRACLIP 88 You have just acquired an METRACLIP 88 clamp multimeter and we thank you. For best results from your device : • read this user manual attentively, • observe the precautions for its use. Meanings of the symbols used on the device Danger.
- Page 6 Clamp Multimeter METRACLIP 88 English PRECAUTIONS FOR USE This device complies with safety standards IEC-61010-1 and 61010-2-032 for voltages of 1000V in category IV at an altitude OF less than 2000m, indoors, with a degree of pollution not exceeding 2.
- Page 7 English Clamp Multimeter METRACLIP 88 When handling the test probes, crocodile clips, and clamp ammeters, keep your fingers behind the physical guard. As a safety measure, and to avoid repeated overloads on the inputs of the device, we recommend performing configuration operations only when the device is disconnected from all dangerous voltages.
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Page 8: Presentation
Clamp Multimeter METRACLIP 88 English PRESENTATION The METRACLIP 88 is a professional electrical measuring instrument that combines the following functions: Current measurement; Measurement of inrush current / overcurrent (True-Inrush); Voltage measurement; Frequency measurement; Measurement of level of harmonics (THD) ... -
Page 9: The Switch
English Clamp Multimeter METRACLIP 88 THE SWITCH The switch has six positions. To access the , functions, set the switch to the desired function. Each setting is confirmed by an audible signal. The functions are described in the table below. -
Page 10: The Keys Of The Keypad
Clamp Multimeter METRACLIP 88 English THE KEYS OF THE KEYPAD Here are the six keys of the keypad : Figure 3 : the keys of the keypad Item Function See § Storage of values, disabling of display Zero correction A 3.9.2... -
Page 11: The Display Unit
English Clamp Multimeter METRACLIP 88 THE DISPLAY UNIT Here is the display unit of the clamp multimeter: Figure 4 : the display unit Item Function See § Display of the modes selected (keys) Display of the measurement value and unit 3.12... -
Page 12: Measurement Capacity Exceeded (O.l)
Clamp Multimeter METRACLIP 88 English Maximum RMS value Minimum RMS value Peak+ Maximum peak value Peak- Minimum peak value Balanced total three-phase power measurement Volt Hertz Watt Ampere Percentage Ω Milli- prefix Kilo- prefix Reactive power Apparent power Power factor... -
Page 13: The Terminals
English Clamp Multimeter METRACLIP 88 THE TERMINALS The terminals are used as follows: Item Function Cold terminal (COM) Hot terminal (+) Figure 5 : the terminals 2 THE KEYS The keys of the keypad respond differently to short, long, and sustained presses. -
Page 14: Key (Second Function)
Clamp Multimeter METRACLIP 88 English Remark : the key is invalid for the “Indication of order of phases” function. Successive presses on … serve short 1. to store the results of the present measurements 2. to hold the display of the last value displayed 3. -
Page 15: Key
English Clamp Multimeter METRACLIP 88 Long (>2 sec) - to display the total three-phase power of a balanced system is displayed). - by pressing again, to return to display of the single-phase power ( is off) This key is used to backlight the display unit. -
Page 16: The Max/Min/Peak Mode + Activation Of The Hold Mode
Clamp Multimeter METRACLIP 88 English Successive presses … serve -to activate detection of the MAX/MIN/PEAK values -to display the MAX, MIN, PEAK+ or PEAK- value successively -to return to display of the present measurement without exiting from the mode (the values already detected are not erased) Remark: the MAX, MIN, PEAK+, PEAK- symbols are both displayed, but only the symbol of the quantity selected blinks. -
Page 17: Key
English Clamp Multimeter METRACLIP 88 Successive …serves presses on long (>2 sec) to enter the True-INRUSH mode -"Inrh" is displayed for 3s (the backlighting blinks) -the triggering threshold is displayed for 5s (the backlighting is steady); -"------" is displayed and the "A" symbol flashes... -
Page 18: The Hz Function + Activation Of The Hold Mode
Clamp Multimeter METRACLIP 88 English to display: -the apparent power (VA) - the reactive power (var) - the power factor (PF) - the frequency of the signal - the active power (W) - to enter or exit from the level of harmonics... -
Page 19: Use
English Clamp Multimeter METRACLIP 88 Successive …serve presses on - to enter the ΔREL mode, to store then display the reference value. The ΔRef symbol is displayed. - to display the diferential value: short - (current value – reference (∆)) The ΔREL symbol is displayed. -
Page 20: Starting Up The Clamp Multimeter
Clamp Multimeter METRACLIP 88 English Figure 6 : the battery compartment cover STARTING UP THE CLAMP MULTIMETER The switch is set to OFF. Turn the switch to the function of your choice. The whole display lights (all symbols) for a few seconds (see §1.3), then the screen of the function chosen is displayed. -
Page 21: Programming Of The Maximum Resistance Allowed For A Continuity
English Clamp Multimeter METRACLIP 88 3.4.1 Programming of the maximum resistance allowed for a continuity To program the maximum resistance allowed for a continuity From the OFF position, hold the key down while turning the switch to , until the "full screen" display ends and a beep is emitted, to enter the configuration mode. -
Page 22: Default Configuration
Clamp Multimeter METRACLIP 88 English 2. To change the threshold, press the key. The value flashes: each press on the key displays the next value. To record the chosen threshold, apply a long press (>2s) on the key. A confirmation beep is emitted. -
Page 23: Continuity Test
English Clamp Multimeter METRACLIP 88 The measured value is displayed on the screen. CONTINUITY TEST Warning : Before performing the test, make sure that the circuit is off and any capacitors have been discharged. Set the switch to ; the symbol is displayed ;... -
Page 24: Automatic Compensation Of The Resistance Of The Leads
Clamp Multimeter METRACLIP 88 English 3.6.1 Automatic compensation of the resistance of the leads Warning : before the compensation is executed, the MAX/MIN and HOLD modes must be de-activated. To perform automatic compensation of the resistance of the leads, proceed as follows: Short-circuit the leads connected to the device. -
Page 25: Diode Test
English Clamp Multimeter METRACLIP 88 DIODE TEST Warning: Before performing the diode test, make sure that the circuit is cold and any capacitors have been discharged. Set the switch to and press the key twice. The symbol is displayed. Connect the black lead to the COM terminal and the red lead to «+». -
Page 26: Dc Or Ac+Dc Measurement
Clamp Multimeter METRACLIP 88 English The measured value is displayed on the screen. 3.9.2 DC or AC+DC measurement To measure the DC or AC+DC current, if the display unit does not indicate "0", first correct the DC zero as follows:... -
Page 27: Starting Current Or Overcurrent (True Inrush) Measurement
English Clamp Multimeter METRACLIP 88 The measurement is displayed on screen. 3.10 STARTING CURRENT OR OVERCURRENT (TRUE INRUSH) MEASUREMENT Remark : the measurement can be made only in AC or DC mode (AC+DC mode disabled) To measure a starting current or overcurrent, proceed as follows: Set the switch to , correct the DC zero (§... -
Page 28: Measurement Of Single-Phase Power
Clamp Multimeter METRACLIP 88 English For the power factor (PF) and the powers VA and var, the measurement is possible only in AC or AC+DC. 3.11.1 Measurement of single-phase power Set the switch to and select VA, var, or PF by pressing the key until the desired choice is reached;... -
Page 29: Direction Of Rotation Of The Phases" Or "Order Of The Phases" Mode
English Clamp Multimeter METRACLIP 88 Reminder : the arrow on the jaws of the clamp (see the diagram below) must point in the presumed direction of flow of the current from the source (producer) to the load (consumer) The measurement is displayed on screen. -
Page 30: Frequency Measurement (Hz)
Clamp Multimeter METRACLIP 88 English Step 2: determination of a "measurement" period: Within the next 10 seconds, apply the test probe to the presumed L3 phase. The "MEAS" indication then blinks on the display unit as soon as the L2 phase is disconnected; the device is in the calculation phase. -
Page 31: Frequency Measurement In Current
English Clamp Multimeter METRACLIP 88 The measured value is displayed on the screen. 3.13.2 Frequency measurement in current Set the switch to and press the key. The Hz symbol is displayed. Select AC or AC+DC by pressing the yellow key until the desired choice is reached. -
Page 32: Measurement Of The Level Of Harmonics (Thd) And Of The Frequency Of The Fundamental (Network)
Clamp Multimeter METRACLIP 88 English 3.14 MEASUREMENT OF THE LEVEL OF HARMONICS (THD) AND OF THE FREQUENCY OF THE FUNDAMENTAL (NETWORK) The device measures the total harmonic distortion with respect to the fundamental (THD ) and the total harmonic distortion with respect to the true RMS value of the signal (THD ) in voltage and in current. - Page 33 English Clamp Multimeter METRACLIP 88 The measurement is displayed on screen.
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Page 34: Characteristics
Clamp Multimeter METRACLIP 88 English 4 CHARACTERISTICS REFERENCE CONDITIONS Quantities of influence Reference conditions Temperature: 23°C ±2°C Relative humidity: 45% to 75% Supply voltage: 6.0V ±0.5V Frequency range of the applied signal: 45–65Hz Sine wave: pure √2 Peak factor of the applied alternating signal:... -
Page 35: Ac Voltage Measurement
English Clamp Multimeter METRACLIP 88 Note (1) - The display indicates "+OL" above +2000V and "-OL" below – 2000V in REL mode - Above 1000V, a repetitive beep indicates that the voltage being measured is greater than the safety voltage for which the device is guaranteed. -
Page 36: Ac+Dc Voltage Measurement
Clamp Multimeter METRACLIP 88 English 4.2.3 AC+DC voltage measurement 0.15 V to 100.0 V to 1000V RMS (1) Measurement range (2) 99.99 V 999.9 V 1400V peak Specified measurement 0 to 100% of the measurement range range Uncertainties from 0.15V to 9.99V ±... -
Page 37: Dc Current Measurement
English Clamp Multimeter METRACLIP 88 4.2.4 DC current measurement Measurement 0.00 A to 100.0 A to 1000 A to 3000 A (1) range (2) 99.99 A 999.9 A Specified measurement 0 to 100% of the measurement range range Uncertainties until 2000A ±... -
Page 38: Ac+Dc Intensity Measurement
Clamp Multimeter METRACLIP 88 English 4.2.6 AC+DC intensity measurement AC: 1000 A to 2000 A Measurement 0.15 A to 100.0 A to DC or PEAK: 1000 A to range (2) 99.99 A 999.9 A 3000 A (1) Specified measurement 0 to 100% of the measurement range... -
Page 39: True-Inrush Measurement
English Clamp Multimeter METRACLIP 88 4.2.7 True-Inrush measurement Measurement range 20 A to 2000 A AC or 3000 A DC Specified measurement range 0 to 100% of the measurement range Uncertainties ± (5% R + 5 pt) Resolution Specific characteristics in PEAK mode in True-Inrush (from 10 Hz to 400 Hz in AC): •... -
Page 40: Diode Test
Clamp Multimeter METRACLIP 88 English 4.2.10 Diode test Measurement range 0.000V to 3.199V DC Specified measurement range 1 to 100% of the measurement range Uncertainties ± (1% R + 3 pt) Resolution 0.001V Measurement current 0.55 mA Indication: junction reversed or Display of "OL"... -
Page 41: Active Ac Power Measurements
English Clamp Multimeter METRACLIP 88 Example: for a power measurement made at 10A, the instability of the measurement will be 0.1A/10A or 1%. 4.2.12 Active AC power measurements 10.00 kW Measurement 5 W to 100.0 kW to 1000 kW to... -
Page 42: Active Ac+Dc Power Measurements
Clamp Multimeter METRACLIP 88 English Note (7) - In balanced three-phases, with deformed signals (THD and harmonics), uncertainties are guaranted since Ф > 30°. Additionals errors are following , depending of THD : Add +1% for 10% < THD < 20% Add +3% for 20% <... -
Page 43: Measurement Of Apparent Ac Power
English Clamp Multimeter METRACLIP 88 Notes (2), (3), (4), 5, 6 and (7) of the previous § apply. 4.2.14 Measurement of apparent AC power Measurement 5 VA to 10.00 kVA to 100.0 kVA to 1000 kVA to range (2) (4) 9999 VA 99.99 kVA... -
Page 44: Measurement Of Reactive Ac Power
Clamp Multimeter METRACLIP 88 English - The bandwith is 3 kHz in voltage and 1 kHz in current in AC Notes (2), (3) and (4) of the previous § apply. 4.2.16 Measurement of reactive AC power 10.00 kvar Measurement 5 var to 100.0 kvar to... -
Page 45: Measurement Of Reactive Ac+Dc Power
English Clamp Multimeter METRACLIP 88 4.2.17 Measurement of reactive AC+DC power 10.00 kvar 100.0 kvar 1000 kvar to Measurement 5 var to 3000 kvar range (2) (4) 9999 var 99.99 kvar 999.9 kvar Specified 1 to 100% of the measurement... -
Page 46: Frequency Measurements
Clamp Multimeter METRACLIP 88 English Note 9 - Sign of the power factor according to the four-quadrant rule (§4.2.12): Quadrant 1 : Power factor PF sign + (inductive system) Cos Φ sign + Quadrant 2 : Power factor PF sign - (capacitive system) Cos Φ... -
Page 47: Characteristics In Thdr
English Clamp Multimeter METRACLIP 88 4.2.20 Characteristics in THDr Measurement range 0.0 – 100% Specified measurement range 0 to 100% of the measurement range Uncertainties ± (5% R ±2 pts) in voltage ± (5% R ±5 pts) in current Resolution 0.1%... -
Page 48: Environmental Conditions
Clamp Multimeter METRACLIP 88 English ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS Environmental conditions in use in storage Temperature -20 C to + 55 C -40 °C to + 70°C ≤90% at 55°C ≤90% up to 70° C Relative humidity (RH): CHARACTERISTICS OF CONSTRUCTION Housing:... -
Page 49: Variations In The Domain Of Use
English Clamp Multimeter METRACLIP 88 Compliant with standard EN-61326-1 Electromagnetic compatibility: Classification: residential environment Mechanical Free fall: 2m (in accordance with standard IEC-68-2-32) strength: Housing: IP54 (per standard IEC-60529) Level of protection of the housing: Jaws: IP40 VARIATIONS IN THE DOMAIN OF USE... -
Page 50: Maintenance
Clamp Multimeter METRACLIP 88 English Application of a 0-1000 V DC or < 1 pt voltage of the 1 pt clamp 1,4 to 3,5 limited A (AC-AC+DC) 3%R + 1 pt Peak factor to 3000 A peak V (AC-AC+DC) 3%R + 1 pt... -
Page 51: Metrological Check
• Damage caused by shocks, falls, or floods. 7 DELIVERY CONDITION The METRACLIP 88 clamp multimeter is delivered in its packaging box with : • 2 banana-banana leads, one red and one black •... -
Page 52: Addresses
07 - 2013 Code : 692890A02 - Ed. 3 8 ADDRESSES Repair and Replacement Parts Service Calibration Center and Rental Instrument Service If required, please contact: GMC-I Service GmbH Service-Center Thomas-Mann-Strasse 20 90471 Nürnberg • Germany Phone +49 911 817718-0 +49 911 817718-253 E-Mail service@gossenmetrawatt.com...
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