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AEMC MR521 User Manual

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AC/DC Current Probes
Model MR411
Model MR521
USER MANUAL
OL
ON
600V CAT III - 600A
60A
600A
OFF
!
OUTPUT:
600A: 1 mV/A
60A: 10 mV/A
AC/DC CURRENT PROBE
Model MR 411
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I N S T R U M E N T S
OL
ON
600V CAT III - 1500A
150A
1500A
OFF
!
OUTPUT:
1500A: 1 mV/A
150A: 10 mV/A
AC/DC CURRENT PROBE
Model MR 521
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I N S T R U M E N T S

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  • Page 1 AC/DC Current Probes Model MR411 Model MR521 USER MANUAL 600V CAT III - 600A 600V CAT III - 1500A 150A 600A 1500A OUTPUT: OUTPUT: 600A: 1 mV/A 1500A: 1 mV/A 60A: 10 mV/A 150A: 10 mV/A AC/DC CURRENT PROBE AC/DC CURRENT PROBE...
  • Page 2 Statement of Compliance ® ® Chauvin Arnoux , Inc. d.b.a. AEMC Instruments certifies that this instrument has been calibrated using standards and instruments traceable to international standards. We guarantee that at the time of shipping your instrument has met its published specifications.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Operation Examples ................14 DC Current Measurement Example (MR411) ........14 Measuring the DC Component of AC/DC Waveform (MR411) ..15 Measuring the AC Component of AC/DC Waveform (MR521) ..16 Tips for Making Precise Measurements ..........17 Typical Response Curves ..............18 Maintenance ...................

  • Page 4: Warning

     NEVER open the back of the instrument while connected to any circuit or input.  ALWAYS connect the Model MR411 or MR521 to the display device before clamping the probe onto the sample under test.  ALWAYS inspect the instrument and lead prior to use.

  • Page 5: Definition Of Measurement Categories

    Model MR411 is a portable 400A AC (600A peak), 600A DC current probe. Model MR521 is a portable 1000A AC (1500A peak), 1500A DC current probe that accurately measures AC or DC current waveforms using Hall effect technology.

  • Page 6: Specifications

    AC/DC Current Probe Models MR411 & MR521 Specifications MR521 Specifications MR411 Specifications ELECTRICAL ELECTRICAL Current Range: Current Range: 150A Range: 60A range: 0.2 to 100A AC (150A Peak) 0.2 to 40A AC (60A Peak) 0.4 to 150A DC 0.4 to 60A DC...
  • Page 7 AC/DC Current Probe Models MR411 & MR521 MR411 Specifications, cont. MR521 Specifications, cont. Overload: 1500A DC and 1000A Overload: 1500A DC and 1000A AC continuous up to 1kHz AC continuous up to 1kHz Noise: Noise: 60A Range: 150A Range: DC to 1kHz  8mV DC to 1kHz: ...
  • Page 8 AC/DC Current Probe Models MR411 & MR521 Common Specifications (MR411 & MR521) ELECTRICAL Frequency Range: DC to 10kHz at -3dB Load Impedance: >100k/100 pF Insertion Impedance: 0.39M @ 50 Hz, 58M @1000Hz Working Voltage: 600Vrms Common Mode Voltage: 600Vrms Influence of Adjacent Conductor: <...
  • Page 9 AC/DC Current Probe Models MR411 & MR521 Operating Relative Humidity: 10-35°C: 90% ±5% RH (without condensation) 40-55°C: 70% ±5% RH (without condensation) RH Influence: 10-35°C: 90% RH at reference Temperature:  0.5% (MR411)  0.1% (MR521) Altitude: Operating: 0 to 2000m Non-operating: 0 to 12,000m Zero Adjustment: Automatic zero (±...
  • Page 10 AC/DC Current Probe Models MR411 & MR521 SAFETY Double insulation or reinforced insulation between primary, secondary and outer case of handle per IEC 1010-2-032  600V Category III, Pollution: 2  7850V DC dielectric between primary or secondary and outer...

  • Page 11: Model Mr411 Features

    AC/DC Current Probe Models MR411 & MR521 MR411 Figure 1 1. Jaws 7. Green light (on when battery voltage  6.5V) 2. Conductor 8. Red light (overrange and 3. Automatic zero DC button incorrect zero adjustment) 4. Safety banana plug Ø 4mm 9.

  • Page 12: Model Mr521 Features

    AC/DC Current Probe Models MR411 & MR521 MR521 Figure 2 1. Jaws 7. Green light (on when battery voltage  6.5V) 2. Conductor 8. Red light (overrange and 3. Automatic zero DC button incorrect zero adjustment) 4. Safety banana plug Ø 4mm 9.

  • Page 13: Dmm/Display Compatibility

    AC/DC Current Probe Models MR411 & MR521 DMM/Display Compatibility The Models MR411 and MR521 current probes are compatible with any multimeter voltmeter or other voltage measuring instrument which has the following features:  Input jack that accepts 4mm safety banana plug ...

  • Page 14: Operating Procedure

    AC/DC Current Probe Models MR411 & MR521 Operating Procedure Making Measurements with the Models MR411 and MR521  Plug the probe into the display device (e.g., DMM, logger). Note the polarity of the probe output banana plugs (red = positive [+], black = negative [-]).

  • Page 15: Ac Measurement

    60A peak on the 60A range or 600A peak on the 600A range for the Model MR411, and 150A peak on the 150A range or 1500A on the 1500A range for the Model MR521 will trigger the red LED.

  • Page 16: Operation Examples

    AC/DC Current Probe Models MR411 & MR521 Operation Examples DC Current Measurement Example for Model MR411  Conductor carrying 25A DC in the direction of the arrow  DMM placed in DC volts mode  DMM displays 250.0mV with the probe in the 60A (10mV/A) range 25 A DC 50.0...

  • Page 17: Measuring The Dc Component Of Ac/Dc Waveform (Mr411)

    AC/DC Current Probe Models MR411 & MR521 Measuring the DC Component of an (AC+DC) Waveform for Model MR411  Conductor carrying 300A DC + 25.0A AC  DMM placed in DC volts mode  DMM displays 300.0mV with the probe in the 600A (1mV/A) range 300 A DC 00.0...

  • Page 18: Measuring The Ac Component Of Ac/Dc Waveform (Mr521)

    AC/DC Current Probe Models MR411 & MR521 Measuring the AC Component of an (AC+DC) Waveform for Model MR521  Conductor carrying 900A AC + 20A DC  Voltmeter placed in AC volts mode  Voltmeter displays 900.0mV with probe in the 1500A (1mV/A) range 900 A AC 00.0...

  • Page 19: Tips For Making Precise Measurements

    Here are some key considerations for getting the most accuracy from your display instrument:  When using the Models MR411 and MR521 with a DMM or other meter, it is important to select the range that provides the best resolution.

  • Page 20: Typical Response Curves

    AC/DC Current Probe Models MR411 & MR521 Typical Response Curves Model MR411 Typical Accuracy on the 60 A DC Range Primary current in amperes Typical Accuracy at 50 Hz: Range 60 A (10 mV/A) Typical Accuracy on the 600 A DC Range...
  • Page 21 AC/DC Current Probe Models MR411 & MR521 Typical Response Curves Model MR521 Typical Accuracy on the 150 A Range in DC 1000 -0.5 -1.5 Primary current in amperes Typical Accuracy at 50 Hz: Range 150 A (10 mV/A) Typical Accuracy on the 1500 A Range in DC...

  • Page 22: Maintenance

    Wipe clean with a cloth moistened with clean water and dry. Do not use solvent. Warranty The Models MR411 and MR521 are warranted to the owner for a period of two years from the date of original purchase against defects in ®...

  • Page 23: Repair And Calibration

    AC/DC Current Probe Models MR411 & MR521 Repair and Calibration To ensure that your instrument meets factory specifications, we recommend that it be submitted to our factory Service Center at one-year intervals for recalibration, or as required by other standards or internal procedures.
  • Page 24 ® ® Chauvin Arnoux , Inc. d.b.a AEMC Instruments 15 Faraday Drive • Dover, NH 03820 www.aemc.com 99-MAN 100093.v13 05/17...

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