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TRMS LEAKAGE CURRENT CLAMP-ON METER E N G L I S H User Manual GlobalTestSupply www. .com roducts Online at: sales@GlobalTe...
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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.
60V or 30V • 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 Model 565 GlobalTestSupply www. .com roducts Online at: sales@GlobalTe...
Save the damaged packing container to substantiate your claim. 1.3 Ordering Information Clamp-on Meter Model 565 ..... Cat. #2117.56 Includes meter, test leads, two 1.5V AAA (LR03) batter- ies, user manual and soft carrying case. 1.3.1 Accessories and Replacement Parts Leads, PTL-30 ...........
(not the ground conductor). The vector sum of the load currents will cancel out, leaving the leakage current measured. The user may also use the Model 565 as a standard clamp-on meter to 100A , plus standard V , V ranges, resistance and continuity with a buzzer. In mA...
2.2 Model 565 Control Features HOLD ZERO 1. Jaw assembly (Ø 1.10", 28mm) 2. Safety barrier anti-slip guard 3. Lever for jaw opening/closing 4. Backlight, Max hold and Zero buttons 5. LCD display 6. COM (Black) and Positive (Red) input terminal jack 7. Data hold button 8. Rotary range selector switch...
Auto-off Indicator AUTO Auto Range Max Hold HOLD Data Hold ZERO Zero Indicator KΩ Continuity and Resistance Voltage Indicator mA A Current Indicator Frequency Indicator 50/60Hz WIDE Filter Indicator Overrange Clamp-on Meter Model 565 GlobalTestSupply www. .com roducts Online at: sales@GlobalTe...
2.4.2 Backlight Button Press the button once to turn the backlight on. Press it again to turn it off. When backlight is on, the meter will automatically turn the backlight off after approx 180 sec- onds (3 minutes). Clamp-on Meter Model 565 GlobalTestSupply www. .com roducts Online at: sales@GlobalTe...
The reading is stored as a reference value for subsequent measurements. • To exit the Zero mode, press the ZERO button again. 2.4.5 Auto-OFF The Model 565 will automatically shut down if there is no activity for approximately 10 minutes . • To disable the Auto-OFF function, turn the rotary switch to OFF. • Press and hold down the ZERO button and set the rotary switch to any position other than OFF.
2.5% Rdg ± 5cts (50 to 500Hz) 3.5% Rdg ± 10cts (500 to 3kHz) 100A* 10mA *80 to 100A: 5.0% Rdg ± 5cts (50-60Hz) Max Voltage to Ground: 600V Clamp-on Meter Model 565 GlobalTestSupply www. .com roducts Online at: sales@GlobalTe...
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< 35Ω ± 25Ω 3.3V 660Vrms Overload: is displayed and buzzer will sound Nominal Sample Rate: 2 measurements/sec approx MAX Sample Rate: 100 ms Power Supply: Two 1.5V AAA (LR03) alkaline batteries Clamp-on Meter Model 565 GlobalTestSupply www. .com roducts Online at: sales@GlobalTe...
• DO NOT measure current while the test leads are connected to the input jacks. • DO NOT touch the jaw’s magnetic core when measuring voltage. Clamp-on Meter Model 565 GlobalTestSupply www. .com roducts Online at: sales@GlobalTe...
• Clamp the jaws around the conductor to be measured. • To freeze the reading, push the HOLD button. Push the button again to release. Immediately unclamp the meter from the conductor if " " is displayed. Clamp-on Meter Model 565 GlobalTestSupply www. .com roducts Online at: sales@GlobalTe...
Ground Single Phase Load 1. Measure branch leakage current (leakage from all loads on branch) 2. Measure leakage current on load 3. Measure leakage current on load to Ground/Earth Clamp-on Meter Model 565 GlobalTestSupply www. .com roducts Online at: sales@GlobalTe...
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Three-Phase - 3 Wire Load 1. Measure branch leakage current (leakage from all loads on branch) 2. Measure leakage current on load 3. Measure leakage current on load to Ground/Earth Clamp-on Meter Model 565 GlobalTestSupply www. .com roducts Online at: sales@GlobalTe...
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2. Measure leakage current on load 3. Measure leakage current on load to Ground/Earth NOTE: These drawings are for reference only. Jaw size may not permit all measurements. Contact AEMC Instruments for other ® leakage current probes.
• Insert the red test lead to the red "+" input jack and the black lead to the black "COM" input jack. • Bring the test probe tips into contact with the test points. WARNING: Immediately remove the leads from the conductor if " " is displayed. Clamp-on Meter Model 565 GlobalTestSupply www. .com roducts Online at: sales@GlobalTe...
• Insert the red test lead to the red "+" input jack and the black lead to the black "COM" input jack. • Bring the test probe tips into contact with the test points. WARNING: Immediately remove the leads from the conductor if " " is displayed. Clamp-on Meter Model 565 GlobalTestSupply www. .com roducts Online at: sales@GlobalTe...
(dead circuit). Also make sure the cur- rent is fully discharged. This may be checked by using the voltage functions. Clamp-on Meter Model 565 GlobalTestSupply www. .com roducts Online at:...
(dead circuit). Also make sure the current is fully discharged. This may be checked by using the voltage functions. Short circuit Open circuit with beep no beep Clamp-on Meter Model 565 GlobalTestSupply www. .com roducts Online at: sales@GlobalTe...
4.7 Frequency Measuring Using Current Input • Turn the rotary range switch to the range. • Press the lever to open the jaws. • Clamp the jaws around the conductor to be mea- sured. WARNING: When performing a Frequency measurement, you should either use the voltage signal or current signal, but never both together. If both sources are applied an error reading will occur. Clamp-on Meter Model 565 GlobalTestSupply www. .com roducts Online at: sales@GlobalTe...
"COM" input jack. • Bring the test probe tips into contact with the sample under test. WARNING: When performing a Frequency measurement, you should either use the voltage signal or current signal, but never both together. If both sources are applied an error reading will occur. Clamp-on Meter Model 565 GlobalTestSupply www. .com roducts Online at: sales@GlobalTe...
• To clean the probe, wipe the case with a damp cloth and mild detergent. • Do not use abrasives or solvents. • Do not get water inside the case. This may lead to electrical shock or damage to the instrument. • Thoroughly dry all parts before using again. Clamp-on Meter Model 565 GlobalTestSupply www. .com roducts Online at: sales@GlobalTe...
• The meter must be in the OFF position and discon- nected from any circuit or input. • Place the meter face down and loosen the battery cover screw with a flat head screwdriver. • Replace the batteries with two fresh 1.5V AAA (LR03) batteries. • Replace the battery compartment cover and tighten down the screw. Clamp-on Meter Model 565 GlobalTestSupply www. .com roducts Online at: sales@GlobalTe...
Limited Warranty The Model 565 is 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. This warranty is void if...
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NOTES: Clamp-on Meter Model 565 GlobalTestSupply www. .com roducts Online at: sales@GlobalTe...