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METRACLIP 87
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  • Page 1  CLAMP MULTIMETER METRACLIP 87 ENG L ISH User’s manual...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Clamp Multimeter METRACLIP 87 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) ............13 THE TERMINALS ..........................13 THE KEYS ........................
  • Page 3 English Clamp Multimeter METRACLIP 87 3.10.1 Measurement of single-phase power .............. 31 3.10.2 Balanced three-phase power measurement............ 32 3.10.3 Four quadrant diagram .................. 33 3.11 ENERGY METERING MEASUREMENT..................33 3.12 FREQUENCY MEASUREMENT (H ).................... 37 3.12.1 Frequency measurement in voltage ..............37 3.12.2...
  • Page 4 Clamp Multimeter METRACLIP 87 English COMPLIANCE WITH INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS ............69 VARIATIONS IN THE DOMAIN OF USE ..................69 MAINTENANCE ......................71 CLEANING ............................71 REPLACEMENT OF THE BATTERIES ..................71 METROLOGICAL CHECK ......................71 REPAIR ..............................71 WARRANTY ......................... 72 DELIVERY CONDITION ...................
  • Page 5 English Clamp Multimeter METRACLIP 87 You have just acquired an METRACLIP 87 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 87 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 87  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.

  • Page 8: Presentation

    Clamp Multimeter METRACLIP 87 English PRESENTATION The METRACLIP 87 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 harmonic distortion, total (THD) and order by order;...

  • Page 9: The Switch

    English Clamp Multimeter METRACLIP 87 THE SWITCH The switch has five 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 87 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 3.8.2...

  • Page 11: The Display Unit

    English Clamp Multimeter METRACLIP 87 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 3.13...
  • Page 12 Clamp Multimeter METRACLIP 87 English Minimum RMS value Mean RMS value PEAK+ Maximum peak value PEAK- Minimum peak value Balanced total three-phase power measurement Volt Hertz Active power Ampere Percentage Ω Milli- prefix Kilo- prefix Reactive power Apparent power Power factor Displacelent power factor (cos φ)

  • Page 13: Measurement Capacity Exceeded (O.l)

    English Clamp Multimeter METRACLIP 87 BlueTooth wireless communication Continuity test Permanent display (automatic switching off de-activated) Spent battery indicator 1.3.2 Measurement capacity exceeded (O.L) The O.L (Over Load) symbol is displayed when the display capacity is exceeded. THE TERMINALS The terminals are used as follows:...

  • Page 14: The Keys

    Clamp Multimeter METRACLIP 87 English 2 THE KEYS The keys of the keypad respond differently to short, long, and sustained presses. In this section, the icon represents the possible positions of the switch for which the key concerned has some action.

  • Page 15: Key (Second Function)

    English Clamp Multimeter METRACLIP 87 KEY (SECOND FUNCTION) This key is used to select the type of measurement (AC, DC, AC+DC) and the second functions marked in yellow next to the relevant positions of the switch. It can also be used in the configuration mode, to modify the default values (see §3.4)

  • Page 16: Key

    Clamp Multimeter METRACLIP 87 English Combined with To activate Bluetooth wireless communication. symbol is the displayed. Remark: activation of the Bluetooth mode automatically stops the recording of the data. This key is used to :  Scroll down through the orders of harmonics or successive pages;...

  • Page 17: Key

    English Clamp Multimeter METRACLIP 87 2.5.1 In the normal mode This key activates detection of the MAX, MIN, PEAK+, PEAK- or AVG values of the measurements made. Max and Min are the extreme mean values in DC and the extreme RMS values in AC.

  • Page 18: Access To The True-Inrush Mode ( Set To )

    Clamp Multimeter METRACLIP 87 English 2.5.2 Access to the True-INRUSH mode ( set to This key allows measurement of the True-Inrush current (starting current, or overcurrent in steady-state operation) for AC or DC current only (not operational in AC+DC). Successive …serves...

  • Page 19: Key

    English Clamp Multimeter METRACLIP 87 This key is used to display measurements of the frequency of a signal, of power, of the levels and orders of harmonics. Remark : this key is not working in DC mode. 2.6.1 The Hz function in the normal mode Successive …serves...

  • Page 20: In The Display Of Orders Of Harmonics Mode

    Clamp Multimeter METRACLIP 87 English 2.6.2 In the display of orders of harmonics mode Successive …serve presses on short to display the frequency of the order of harmonic previously selected using the keys, instead of order hxx. A 2nd short press restores display of order (hxx) or hdC 2.6.3...

  • Page 21: Use

    English Clamp Multimeter METRACLIP 87 3 USE COMMISSIONING Insert the batteries supplied with the device as follows: Using a screwdriver, unscrew the screw of the battery compartment cover (item 1) on the back of the housing and open it. Place the 4 batteries in the compartment (item 2), taking care to get the polarities right.

  • Page 22: Switching The Clamp Multimeter

    Clamp Multimeter METRACLIP 87 English SWITCHING THE CLAMP MULTIMETER The clamp multimeter can be switched off either manually, by setting the switch to OFF, or automatically, after ten minutes with no action on the switch and/or the keys. Thirty (30) seconds before the device is switched off, an audible signal sounds intermittently.

  • Page 23: Programming The Rate Of Recording In Memory

    English Clamp Multimeter METRACLIP 87 To exit from the programming mode, turn the switch to another setting. The chosen threshold is stored (emission of a double beep). Note: The starting current measurement triggering threshold is fixed at 1% of the least sensitive range.

  • Page 24: Voltage Measurement (V)

    Clamp Multimeter METRACLIP 87 English VOLTAGE MEASUREMENT (V) To measure a voltage, proceed as follows : Set the switch to Connect the black lead to the COM terminal and the red lead to "+". Place the test probes or the crocodile clips on the terminals of the circuit to be measured.

  • Page 25: Continuity Test

    English Clamp Multimeter METRACLIP 87 - in AC and AC+DC Display Quantity Total RMS voltage V RMS or TRMS Crest factor (CF) DC voltage component, V DC CONTINUITY TEST Warning : Before performing the test, make sure that the circuit is off and any capacitors have been discharged.

  • Page 26: Resistance Measurement Ω

    Clamp Multimeter METRACLIP 87 English RESISTANCE MEASUREMENT Ω Warning : Before making a resistance measurement, make sure that the circuit is cold and any capacitors have been discharged. key. The Ω symbol is Set the switch to and press the displayed;...

  • Page 27: Dc Or Ac+Dc Measurement

    English Clamp Multimeter METRACLIP 87 The measured values are displayed on the screen. Display Quantity RMS current A RMS Crest factor (CF) DC current component A DC 3.8.2 DC or AC+DC measurement To measure the DC or AC+DC current, if the display unit does not indicate "0", first...
  • Page 28 Clamp Multimeter METRACLIP 87 English Remark : the correction is effected only if the value displayed is < ± 10 A, otherwise the value displayed blinks and is not stored. The clamp must be recalibrated (see § 5.3) Step 2 : to make a measurement The switch is set to .

  • Page 29: Starting Current Or Overcurrent (True Inrush) Measurement

    English Clamp Multimeter METRACLIP 87 - in AC and AC+DC : Display Quantity Total RMS current in A RMS or TRMS Crest factor (CF) DC current component A DC STARTING CURRENT OR OVERCURRENT (TRUE INRUSH) MEASUREMENT To measure a starting current or overcurrent, proceed as follows:...

  • Page 30: Power Measurements W, Va, Var, Pf And Dpf

    Clamp Multimeter METRACLIP 87 English Display Quantity “Inrh” True Inrush value in A Triggering threshold in A - PEAK display : Display Quantity “Inrh” PEAK+ or PEAK- value in A Triggering threshold in A 3.10 POWER MEASUREMENTS W, VA, VAR, PF AND DPF This measurement is possible en single-phase or in balanced three-phase.

  • Page 31: Measurement Of Single-Phase Power

    English Clamp Multimeter METRACLIP 87 For the power factor (PF), the displacement power factor (DPF) and the powers VA and var measurement is possible only in AC or AC+DC. 3.10.1 Measurement of single-phase power Set the switch to The device automatically displays AC+DC. To select AC, DC, or AC+DC, press the key until the desired choice is reached.

  • Page 32: Balanced Three-Phase Power Measurement

    Clamp Multimeter METRACLIP 87 English 3.10.2 Balanced three-phase power measurement Set the switch to Press the yellow key until the symbol is displayed. The device automatically displays AC+DC. To select AC, DC, or AC+DC, press the yellow key until the desired choice is reached.

  • Page 33: Four Quadrant Diagram

    English Clamp Multimeter METRACLIP 87 Remark : You can also measure the three-phase power on a balanced 4-wire network by proceeding in the same way, or by proceeding as for the measurement on a single-phase network, then multiplying the value found by three.
  • Page 34 Clamp Multimeter METRACLIP 87 English Connecting the black lead to the COM terminal and the red lead to « + » ; Place the test probes or the crocodile clips of the black lead on the neutral (N), then those of the red lead on the L phase;...
  • Page 35 English Clamp Multimeter METRACLIP 87 The duration of the metering uses the following format: XXXh (for hours) XXm (for minutes) XXs (for seconds) N.B. Beyond 999h 59m 59s "---h--m--s" is displayed, but the internal metering duration keeps running correctly. View of the set of screens concerning the measurement of Energies by short presses on ...
  • Page 36 Clamp Multimeter METRACLIP 87 English To access the pages concerning the eneries received by the load (« Load side »), press the key ; The sequence of use is as follows : I- Load h W ---> Load L h VAR ---> Load C h VAR ---> Load h VA ---> I I <----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I...

  • Page 37: Frequency Measurement (Hz)

    English Clamp Multimeter METRACLIP 87 3.12 FREQUENCY MEASUREMENT (HZ) The frequency measurement is available in V, W and A for AC and AC+DC quantities. The measurement is based on a count of the passages of the signal through zero (positive-going edges).

  • Page 38: Frequency Measurement In Current

    Clamp Multimeter METRACLIP 87 English 3.12.2 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. Encircle only the conductor concerned with the clamp.

  • Page 39: Measurement Of The Thd In Current

    English Clamp Multimeter METRACLIP 87 The measurement is displayed on screen. 3.13.2 Measurement of the THD in current Set the switch to and press and hold (>2s) the key. The , THD and A RMS symbols are displayed. Apply the clamp to only the conductor concerned.

  • Page 40: Display Of The 25 Orders Of Harmonics And Of The Frequency Of The Fundamental

    Clamp Multimeter METRACLIP 87 English 3.13.3 Display of the 25 orders of harmonics and of the frequency of the fundamental In the context of measurement of the THDs in voltage ( § 3.13.1) and in current (§ 3.13.2) : Press the key.

  • Page 41: Recording Of Measurement Data/Campaigns

    English Clamp Multimeter METRACLIP 87 3.14 RECORDING OF MEASUREMENT DATA/CAMPAIGNS The device allows recording of the data/measurements acquired, using the REC function. The default recording interval is 60 seconds. It can be set to from 1 second to 600 seconds (10 minutes) in set-up (see §3.4.3).
  • Page 42 Clamp Multimeter METRACLIP 87 English Example of process with Windows XP : Activate the connection Blue-Tooth 1.1 The device was recognized by the PC (METRACLIP 87 on port COM41 in this example) :...
  • Page 43 English Clamp Multimeter METRACLIP 87 1.2 The device is going to connect with the PC : choose « Connect »...
  • Page 44 Clamp Multimeter METRACLIP 87 English 1.3 The device is connected with the PC, after entering password « 0000 » : 1.4 Device connection in progress with PAT software, with Bluetooth...
  • Page 45 English Clamp Multimeter METRACLIP 87 Example of process with Windows 7 : choose « Blue-Tooth » symbol and after « Add a device » Remark : if the « Blue-Tooth » symbol is not displayed, go to Windows menu and choose « Devices and Printers ». Choose after « Add a device ».
  • Page 46 Clamp Multimeter METRACLIP 87 English Choose « Associate without using this code ». Choose « Next » for connection acceptance. 2.2 The device is going to connect with the PC : choose « Close »...
  • Page 47 English Clamp Multimeter METRACLIP 87 To check the detection, it is necessary to display the « Blue-Tooth » devices. Choose « right clic » in the « Blue-Tooth » symbol and choose « Display Blue- Tooth devices». Then choose « Properties » of the device detected by Blue-Tooth (right clic).
  • Page 48 Clamp Multimeter METRACLIP 87 English 1) In the « Matérial » folder, the port COM number dedicated to the device is displayed (COM18 in the example). 2) Under the Bluetooth tab you can assign your own designation (e. g. METRACLIP 87) instead of the default product ID (here : F607).
  • Page 49 English Clamp Multimeter METRACLIP 87 2.3 Device connection in progress with PAT software, with Bluetooth. Choose only « Port COM » to communicate, and choose the good port COM (COM18 here) When launching connection, a Windows message prevent a Blue-Tooth connection want to establish : A connection is established via a Bluetooth device.
  • Page 50 Clamp Multimeter METRACLIP 87 English Validate by choosing « Close »...
  • Page 51 English Clamp Multimeter METRACLIP 87 In PAT software, the connection is established. All the informations of the device are displayed in the following windows. Remark : this process must be made only at the first connection. Parameter are stored in the PC for next connections.
  • Page 52 Clamp Multimeter METRACLIP 87 English 3.2 Transfert of the selected record from the device to PAT software. 3.3 The data are recovered in PAT software. Display of the data in Text mode, in the format « date – time – MIN – AVG – MAX ».
  • Page 53 English Clamp Multimeter METRACLIP 87 3.4 Display of the same data in Graph mode. 3.5 Graph mode enlarged/zoomed.
  • Page 54 Clamp Multimeter METRACLIP 87 English 3.6 Data are exported to Excel software. 3.7 To use the files recorded by PAT software on the PC : PAT generate a folder « Dataview\Datafiles\METRACLIP 87 F607 » were Excel files are stored.

  • Page 55: Characteristics Under The Reference Conditions

    English Clamp Multimeter METRACLIP 87 3.16 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 56: Dc Voltage Measurement

    Clamp Multimeter METRACLIP 87 English 3.17.1 DC voltage measurement 0.00 V to 100.0 V to Measurement range 1000 V (1) 99.99 V 999.9 V Specified 0 to 100% of the measurement range measurement range from 0.00V to 9.99V ±(1% R + 10 pt) Uncertainties from 10.00V to...

  • Page 57: Ac+Dc Voltage Measurement

    English Clamp Multimeter METRACLIP 87 3.17.3 AC+DC voltage measurement 100.0V to 1000V RMS MAX 0.15V to Measurement range (2) 999.9V 99.99V 1400V peak Specified measurement 0 to 100% of the measurement range range Uncertainties from 0.15V to 9.99V ± (1% R+10 pt) ±...

  • Page 58: Ac Current Measurement

    Clamp Multimeter METRACLIP 87 English Resolution 0.01A 0.1A Note (1) - The display indicates “+OL" above 1500A . Note (2) - The residual current at zero depends on the remanence; It can be corrected by the “DC zero” function of the HOLD key.

  • Page 59: True-Inrush Measurement

    English Clamp Multimeter METRACLIP 87 Uncertainties ± (1% R+10 pt) ± (1% R +3pt) (zero corrected) Resolution 0.01A 0.1A Note (1) - The display indicates "+OL" above 1500A (in PEAK mode). The "-" and "+" signs are not managed. - Bandwidth in AC = 2 kHz Note (2) - In AC, any value between zero and the min.

  • Page 60: Calculation Of The Ripple In Dc

    Clamp Multimeter METRACLIP 87 English Specified measurement range 0 to 100% of the measurement range (from 5V or 5A) Uncertainties (zero ± (2% R + 2 pt) ± (5% R +2 pt) ± (10% R + 2 pt) corrected in A DC)

  • Page 61: Active Dc Power Measurements

    English Clamp Multimeter METRACLIP 87 The "-" and "+" signs are not managed. Specific characteristics in MAX/MIN mode: • Uncertainties: add 1% R to the values of the table above. • Capture time of the extrema: approximately 100ms. 3.17.12 Active DC power measurements...

  • Page 62: Active Ac+Dc Power Measurements

    Clamp Multimeter METRACLIP 87 English Notes (2) and (3) of the previous § apply. Note (4) - Any power measured less than ±5W is regarded as zero and causes the display of dashes "----" - If the voltage is less than 0.15V or if the current is less than 0.15A, the power measured is regarded as zero and causes the display of dashes "----"...

  • Page 63: Measurement Of Apparent Ac Power

    English Clamp Multimeter METRACLIP 87 Specified 1 to 100% of the measurement 0 to 100% of the measurement range measurement range range Uncertainties until 1000A until 1000A (3) (7) ± (2% R +10 pt) ± (2% R +3 pt) from 1000A to 1500A from 1000A to 1500A ±...

  • Page 64: Measurement Of Reactive Ac Power

    Clamp Multimeter METRACLIP 87 English until 1 000 A until 1 000 A ± (2% R +10 pt) ± (2% R +3 pt) Uncertainties from 1000 A to 1500 A from 1000 A to 1500 A ± (2,5% R +10 pt) ±...

  • Page 65: Measurement Of Reactive Ac+Dc Power

    English Clamp Multimeter METRACLIP 87 3.17.18 Measurement of reactive AC+DC power 10,00kvar 100,0kvar 1000kvar to Measurement 5 var to 1500kvar range (2) (4) 9999 var 99,99kvar 999,9kvar Specified 1 to 100% of the measurement 0 to 100% of the measurement range...

  • Page 66: Calculation Of The Displacement Power Factor (Dpf)

    Clamp Multimeter METRACLIP 87 English • Uncertainties: add 1 %R to the values in the tables above. • Capture time: approximately 100ms. 3.17.20 Calculation of the displacement power factor (DPF) Measurement range (1) 0.00 to +1.00 Specified measurement range 0 to 100% of the measurement range...

  • Page 67: Characteristics In Thdr

    English Clamp Multimeter METRACLIP 87 Note (1) in MAX/MIN mode, the operating range is limited to 1kHz. - If the level of the signal is too low (<10% of the range, or U<8V or I<9A) or if the frequency is less than 5Hz, the device cannot determine the frequency and displays dashes "----"...

  • Page 68: Environmental Conditions

    Clamp Multimeter METRACLIP 87 English - 0 to 25 times the fundamental frequency, from among the network frequencies 50, Frequency analysis band 60, and 400Hz - 0 to 12 times the fundamental frequency of an 800Hz network Stability of the current and voltage display ± (1% R ±2 pts) Level >10% and order <13: ±(5% R ±2 pts)

  • Page 69: Power Supply

    English Clamp Multimeter METRACLIP 87 3.20 POWER SUPPLY Batteries: 4x1,5V LR6 Mean life: >350 hours (without backlighting and without Blue-tooth wireless) Duration of operation before After 10 minutes without action on the switch automatic switching off: and/or keys 3.21 COMPLIANCE WITH INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS...
  • Page 70 Clamp Multimeter METRACLIP 87 English 0.1%R + 2 pts 0.2%R 0.3%R + 2 pts Ω 0.25%R 0.5%R + 2 pts 10 Hz...1 kHz 1%R + 1 pt 1%R + 1 pt 1 kHz...3 kHz 9%R + 1 pt 8%R + 1 pt Frequency 10 Hz…400 Hz...

  • Page 71: Maintenance

    This instrument should be checked at least once a year. For checks and calibrations, contact one of our accredited metrology laboratories (information and contact details available on request), at our GOSSEN METRAWATT subsidiary or the branch in your country. REPAIR For all repairs before or after expiry of warranty, please return the device to your distributor.

  • Page 72: Warranty

    • Damage caused by shocks, falls, or floods. 6 DELIVERY CONDITION The METRACLIP 87 clamp multimeter is delivered in its packaging box with : • 2 banana-banana leads, one red and one black •...

  • Page 73: Addresses

    7 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 www.gmci-service.com This address is only valid in Germany. Please contact our representatives or subsidiaries for service in other countries.
  • Page 74 07 - 2013 Code : 693111A02 - Ed. 3 Subject to change without notice • A pdf version is available on the Internet Phone +49 911 8602-111 GMC-I Messtechnik GmbH +49 911 8602-777 Südwestpark 15 E-Mail info@gossenmetrawatt.com ● 90449 Nürnberg Germany www.gossenmetrawatt.com...

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