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300V CAT III 1000V 300V CAT III 1000V 600V 600V User Manual E N G L I S H ® I N S T R U M E N T S ShopAEMC www. .com 1.888.610.7664 Shop for AEMC products online at:...
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511 / 512 Please fill in the appropriate date as indicated: Date Received: ___________________________ Date Calibration Due: ______________________ ® I N S T R U M E N T S ShopAEMC www. .com 1.888.610.7664 Shop for AEMC products online at:...
4.1.4 REL Function ......12 4.1.5 Manual Range Mode ....12 AC Current Measurement ....13 AC Volt Measurement ......14 DC Volt Measurement ......15 Resistance Measurement ....16 Clamp-on Meter Models 511 and 512 ShopAEMC www. .com 1.888.610.7664 Shop for AEMC products online at:...
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Frequency Measuring - Voltage ..19 Frequency Measurement - Current ..20 MAINTENANCE ........21 Warning! ..........21 Cleaning ..........21 Battery Replacement......22 Limited Warranty ..........24 Warranty Repairs ..........24 Clamp-on Meter Models 511 and 512 ShopAEMC www. .com 1.888.610.7664 Shop for AEMC products online at:...
● 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 (OL). ● For accurate readings, change the battery when the symbol appears. Clamp-on Meter Models 511 and 512 ShopAEMC www. .com 1.888.610.7664 Shop for AEMC products online at:...
Save the damaged packing container to substantiate your claim. Ordering Information Clamp-on Meter Model 511 .....Cat. #2117.67 Includes meter, pair of test leads (red/black with probe tips), one 9V battery, soft carrying case and a user manual.
They also have a high resolution 40A range. The Models 511 and 512 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.
Rotary Range Selector Switch Maximum/Minimum Button LCD Display COM (black) Input Data Hold Button Peak Hold Button Range Button 10. Relative Button 11. Positive (red) Input Clamp-on Meter Models 511 and 512 ShopAEMC www. .com 1.888.610.7664 Shop for AEMC products online at:...
Diode Function Indication Negative Peak Detect Indication Data Hold Manual Range KΩ Resistance Measurement Indicator Voltage/Current Indicator KHz / MH Frequency Measurement Indicator Analog Bargraph Clamp-on Meter Models 511 and 512 ShopAEMC www. .com 1.888.610.7664 Shop for AEMC products online at:...
Diode ( Range Active Region Overload Protection 0.6mA 600Vrms NOTE: Model 511 is average sensing Model 512 is TRMS Continuity ( Range Beeper Activation Overload < 40Ω 600Vrms Frequency (Hz) (Auto Ranging) Function Range Resolution Sensitivity Accuracy A - Hz 2Arms 0.1% of Reading...
14° to 140°F (-10° to 60°C) < 70% RH, battery removed Safety Specifications EN61010 600V CAT III, Pollution Degree: 2 EN61010 1000V CAT II, Pollution Degree: 2 *Specifications are subject to change without notice Clamp-on Meter Models 511 and 512 ShopAEMC www. .com 1.888.610.7664 Shop for AEMC products online at:...
Peak Hold button to keep the peak reading. • Pressing the PEAK button for 2 seconds will return the meter back to normal operation. • Once the function range is changed, the meter will need another calibration for peak measurement. Clamp-on Meter Models 511 and 512 ShopAEMC www. .com 1.888.610.7664 Shop for AEMC products online at:...
• Pressing the ∆REL button for more than 2 seconds will set the meter back to normal operation. 4.1.5 Manual Range Mode • The Models 511 and 512 operate in an Auto-ranging mode (AUTO displayed) by default. Manual-ranging in , and A (1000A) is available. AC/DC • Press and hold the RANGE button. When the range changes (decimal point shift), release the button.
• 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 511 and 512 ShopAEMC www. .com 1.888.610.7664 Shop for AEMC products online at:...
• If reading is unstable and is hard to read, push the HOLD button and read the measurement. WARNING: Immediately unclamp the meter from the conductor under test if overload " " is displayed. Clamp-on Meter Models 511 and 512 ShopAEMC www. .com 1.888.610.7664 Shop for AEMC products online at:...
• If reading is unstable and is hard to read, push the HOLD button and read the measurement. WARNING: Immediately unclamp the meter from the conductor under test if overload " " is displayed. Clamp-on Meter Models 511 and 512 ShopAEMC www. .com 1.888.610.7664 Shop for AEMC products online at:...
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 511 and 512 ShopAEMC www. .com 1.888.610.7664 Shop for AEMC products online at:...
• If the resistance is less than 40Ω, the beeper emits a continuous sound. WARNING: Immediately unclamp the meter from the conductor under test if overload " " is displayed. Clamp-on Meter Models 511 and 512 ShopAEMC www. .com 1.888.610.7664 Shop for AEMC products online at:...
I N S T R U M E N T S 600V CAT III 1000A PEAK HOLD 1000 Ω ∆ MAX MIN 600V CAT III 600V 1000V CAT II 1000V 600V Clamp-on Meter Models 511 and 512 ShopAEMC www. .com 1.888.610.7664 Shop for AEMC products online at:...
"COM" input jack. • Bring the test probe tips into contact with the sample under test. WARNING: Immediately unclamp the meter from the conductor under test if overload " " is displayed. Clamp-on Meter Models 511 and 512 ShopAEMC www. .com 1.888.610.7664 Shop for AEMC products online at:...
WARNING: Do not use both voltage and cur- rent inputs at the same time when measuring frequency. This may be dangerous. Errone- ous readings will occur if both inputs are used at the same time. Clamp-on Meter Models 511 and 512 ShopAEMC www. .com 1.888.610.7664...
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. Clamp-on Meter Models 511 and 512 ShopAEMC www. .com 1.888.610.7664...
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• Place the meter face down and loosen the battery cover screw with a flat head screwdriver. • Replace the old battery with a new 9V battery. • Replace the battery compartment cover and tighten down the screw. Clamp-on Meter Models 511 and 512 ShopAEMC www. .com 1.888.610.7664 Shop for AEMC products online at:...
Limited Warranty The Models 511 and 512 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.
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