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RS PRO IPM 241 Instruction Manual

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  • Page 1 Instruction Manual IPM 240 Series Power Clamp Meters ...

  • Page 2: Section 1 -Safety Information

    IPM 240 Series English SECTION 1 –SAFETY INFORMATION Safety Information Understand and follow operating instructions carefully. Use the meter only as specified in this manual; otherwise, the protection provided by the meter may be impaired. WARNING Identifies hazardous conditions and actions that could cause BODILY HARM or DEATH CAUTION Identifies conditions and actions that could DAMAGE the meter or equipment under test WARNING...

  • Page 3: Unsafe Voltage

    IPM 240 Series English CAUTION • Disconnect the test leads from the test points before changing the position of the function rotary switch. • Never connect a source of voltage with the function rotary switch in the Ω, %, , µA, position. •...

  • Page 4: Unpacking And Inspection

    IPM 240 Series English Cleaning Periodically wipe the case with a dry cloth and detergent. Do not use abrasives or solvents. SECTION 2 - INTRODUCTION Features • 10000 count digital display • Active display backlight and analogue bargraph • VoltSense (Non contact Voltage) •...

  • Page 5: Section 3 - Meter Description

    IPM 240 Series English SECTION 3 – METER DESCRIPTION Power On/ Off Power on...

  • Page 6: Auto Power Off

    IPM 240 Series English Auto Power Off After idle 15 min The meter can work again by turning it on from the OFF position. Auto Power Off (APO) disable : Press the Navigator key “DOWN” while turning the meter on from the OFF position. Navigator KEY LEFT RIGHT...

  • Page 7: Section 4- Measurements

    IPM 240 Series English SECTION 4- MEASUREMENTS Making Basic Measurements Before and after hazardous voltage measurements, test the voltage function on a known source to determine proper meter functioning. When connecting the test leads to the DUT (Device Under Test) connect the common test lead before connecting the live lead;...

  • Page 8: Current Measurement

    IPM 240 Series English Current Measurement CAT. .600V CAT. .1000V with respect to earth for the jaw Tactile Barrier for Hand Guard Do not hold the meter beyond the Tactile Barrier I+(-I)=0 CAUTION Do not measure current from the clamp jaw when a temperature probe is connected to the meter.

  • Page 9: Auto Sense Mode

    IPM 240 Series English AUTO SENSE mode : Display measurement result; AC only with RMS value or DC value, whichever is greater. AC mode : AC only with RMS value. DC mode : DC value. AC+DC mode : AC+DC RMS value. Note - Select "...

  • Page 10: Inrush Current

    IPM 240 Series English >2SEC "ENTER" >2SEC In PEAK HOLD mode, the meter is activated to save the positive peak value and the negative peak value. Positive peak value is displayed in PEAK MAX mode. Negative peak value is displayed in PEAK MIN mode. Inrush current : (AC mode only) If inrush current during testing could be greater than 100A ac, select the range to...

  • Page 11: Frequency Measurement

    IPM 240 Series English DCA ZERO (For 243/245 only) Remove the current clamp jaws from around the conductor. Press HOLD key for greater than 2 seconds to compensate for the residual magnetism. HOLD> 2 Sec HOLD - DCA Zero is only available in Auto Sense, DC and AC+DC mode. Frequency Measurement (AC mode only) Select the "Hz"...
  • Page 12 IPM 240 Series English MAX/MIN/AVG Select the "MAX MIN" indicator then press the navigator key to enter the MAX/MIN/AVG mode. To exit from the MAX/MIN/AVG mode, press the navigator key for more than 2 seconds. The MAX/MIN/AVG mode records the minimum and maximum input values. When the inputs go below the recorded minimum value or above the recorded maximum value, the meter records the new value.

  • Page 13: Total Harmonic Distortion Measurement

    IPM 240 Series English Total Harmonic Distortion Measurement (AC mode only) Select the "THD" indicator then press the navigator key to enter the THD mode. THD-F=RMS of Harmonics ÷ RMS of fundamental ×100%.(harmonics up to the 25th) "THD" "ENTER" Individual Harmonic Measurement (AC mode only) Select the "...

  • Page 14: Low Pass Filter

    IPM 240 Series English Low Pass Filter (AC mode only) Select the "LPF" indicator then press the navigator key to eliminate high frequency noise. "LPF" ENTER NOTE : Peak Hold, Inrush, THD, Hz, Individual Harmonic and LPF mode are only available in AC mode.
  • Page 15 IPM 240 Series English Power factor sign : No sign : The phase of the current signal is lagging behind the voltage signal (inductive load). "_" sign : The phase of the current signal is leading the voltage signal (capacitive load). Over range display : OL.U : Voltage overload OL.A : Current overload...

  • Page 16: Three Phase Power Measurement

    IPM 240 Series English 2.Three Phase Power Measurement A. 3 phase 3 wire balanced / unbalanced Step1. Set the rotary switch to the "W" position Step2. Using the Navigator key to choose the "W" mode. W=W1+W2 Y or Star Black Black...
  • Page 17 IPM 240 Series English B. 3 phase 4 wire balanced / unbalanced Step1. Set the rotary switch to the "W" position Step2. Using the Navigator key to choose the "W" mode. W=W1+W2+W3 Black Black Black...

  • Page 18: Phase Rotation

    IPM 240 Series English Phase Rotation Line 1 Line 2 Line 3 NOTE : - Connect the three phase of power source as shown above. - The test is only available while the system frequency is stable. Step 1. Set the rotary switch to the "W" position. Step 2.
  • Page 19 IPM 240 Series English NOTE: The meter will not be able to determine the line phase if any of the following conditions occur: the screen displays “OLU” and flashes: voltage > 1000V the screen displays “LoU” and flashes: voltage <30V the screen displays “outF”...

  • Page 20: Resistance Measurement

    IPM 240 Series English Resistance Measurement CAUTION To avoid possible damage to the meter or to the equipment under test, disconnect circuit power and discharge all high voltage capacitors before measuring resistance and testing diodes. NOTE : - Select Ω/ indicator then press the navigator key to enter the Ω/ mode.

  • Page 21: Capacitance Measurement

    IPM 240 Series English Capacitance Measurement Set the rotary switch to the " " position. Capacitance CAUTION To avoid possible damage to the meter or to the equipment under test, disconnect circuit power and discharge all high-voltage capacitors before measuring capacitance. Use the DC voltage function to confirm that the capacitor is discharged.
  • Page 22 IPM 240 Series English Temperature Measurement °C / °F (:For 242/245 Only) Set the rotary switch to the " " position. ENTER "°F" Do not take any high voltage measurement prior to accurate °C/°F measurements.

  • Page 23: Μa Current Measurement

    IPM 240 Series English μA Current Measurement ( For 242 Only) Set the rotary switch to the μA position. Disconnect Other Functions : AUTO/MANUAL RANGE Select the “RANGE“ indicator then press the navigator key to enter the manual range mode. To return to the auto range mode, press the navigator key for more than 2 seconds. Auto Range mode Manual Range mode "Range"...
  • Page 24 IPM 240 Series English HOLD Key Press HOLD key to freeze the display value. Press Hold key SMART HOLD: The meter will beep continuously and the display will flash if the measured signal is larger than the reading held on the display. (For "V", "A", "W" functions). VoltSense : The red LED will Illuminate, if an electric field is detected by the jaws.

  • Page 25: Power-Up Options

    IPM 240 Series English Buzzer The meter beeps once for every valid key-press, and beeps twice for every invalid key-press. Power-up options: Press one of the following keys while turning the meter on from OFF position. Upward of Navigator key : Display of the software version. Downward of Navigator key : Disable auto power off.

  • Page 26: Section 6 - Specifications

    IPM 240 Series English CAUTION 1. To avoid electric shock, remove the test leads from the meter and from any circuit under test before opening the battery cover or meter case. 2. Check the battery polarity carefully when inserting the battery. 3.

  • Page 27: Electrical Specifications

    IPM 240 Series English Measurement Application Category Measurements on circuits not directly connected to mains Measurements on circuits directly connected to the low voltage installation Measurements performed in the building installation Measurements performed at the source of the low-voltage installation Operating altitude : 2000m (6562 ft) Conductor Size : 37mm diameter (For 241/242/243)
  • Page 28 IPM 240 Series English Overload protection : 1000V Input Impedance : 3.5MΩ // <100pF AC Conversion Type : AC Conversions are ac-coupled, true RMS responding, calibrated to the RMS value of a sine wave input. Accuracies are given for sine wave at full scale and non-sine wave below half scale.
  • Page 29 IPM 240 Series English Overload protection : 1000A For 244/245 600A For 241/242/243 Position Error : ±1% of reading. AC conversion type and additional accuracy is same as AC Voltage. AC+DC Arms Accuracy : Same as ACA specification + DCA specification. •...
  • Page 30 IPM 240 Series English (4) Frequency IPM241/242/243/244/245 Function Range Accuracy 20.00 ~ 99.99Hz Frequency 20.0 ~ 999.9Hz ± (0.5% + 3dgt) 0.020 ~ 9.999KHHz Overload protection : 1000 V 600 A For 241/242/243 1000 A For 244/245 Sensitivity : 10~100V for AC 100V range 10~100A for AC 100A range ( >400Hz Unspecified)
  • Page 31 9.999 kW** A,error×V,reading+ ACW / DCW 99.99 kW V,error×A,reading 599.9KW/999.9kW* * IPM 241/242/243 : 599.9KW IPM 244/245 : 999.9KW ** for measured value<1.000kW add 10 dgt to the accuracy. Overload protection : 1000 V 600 A For 241/242/243 1000 A...
  • Page 32 IPM 240 Series English (8) Power Factor IPM241/242/243/244/245 Function Range Accuracy -1.00 ~ 0.00 ~ 1.00 ± 3° ± 1dgt * ACA<100A, add ±2° to the accuracy (For 241/242/244) Overload protection : 1000 V 600 A For 241/242/243 1000 A For 244/245 (9) Resistance &...
  • Page 33 IPM 240 Series English (10) Capacitance : IPM241/242/243/244/245 Function Range Accuracy 3.999 µf 39.99 µf Capacitance ± (1.9% + 8dgt) 399.9 µf 3999 µf Overload protection: 1000 V (11) Temperature IPM242/245 Function Range Accuracy -50°C ~ 99.9°C ± (1% + 2°C) 100°C ~ 399.9°C °C ±...
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