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Visit us at www.TestEquipmentDepot.com AC71B Clamp-on Multimeter User Manual • Mode d’emploi • Bedienungshandbuch • Manual d’Uso • Manual de uso • Användarhandbok 99 Washington Street Melrose, MA 02176 Phone 781-665-1400 Toll Free 1-800-517-8431...
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Limited Warranty and Limitation of Liability Your Amprobe product will be free from defects in material and workmanship for year from the date of purchase. This warranty does not cover fuses, disposable batteries or damage from accident, neglect, misuse, alteration, contamination, or abnormal conditions of operation or handling.
Safety Information The AC7B is EN600- certified for Installation Category II (000 V). It is recommended for use with local level power distribution, appliances, portable equipment, etc, where only smaller transient overvoltages may occur, and not for primary supply lines, overhead lines and cable systems. The AC7B is EN600- certified for Installation Category III (600 V).
Symbols Used in this Manual Battery Refer to the Manual � � Double Insulated Dangerous Voltage � � Direct Current Earth Ground � � Alternating Complies with EU � � Current Directives Canadian Conforms to Relevant � Standards � Australian Standards Association Introduction The AC7B is a digital clamp multimeter with numerous unique...
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Turn ON Options Press ON/OFF button. During the start up sequence, the AC7B will go thru a brief self- testing mode and check the battery capacity. • Replace the battery when display reads 0%. • If ‘FAIL’ is displayed, do not use the meter. See “Troubleshooting”.
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Function Priority The following diagram indicates the priority of function list: 1st: The LCD display shows ACV, DCV voltage mode when the Input Terminal is satisfied by the whichever is following conditions: greater .3 V to 999.9 V < .0 V � + tone . V to 999.9 V -0.7 V to -999.9 V 2nd:...
Making Measurements Measurement Functions • AC and DC Volts See Figure -5- • Resistance See Figure -6- • Continuity & Diode See Figure -7- • AC Current See Figure -8- • Additional Features Auto Power Off See Figures -- and -3- The meter will automatically shut itself off after approximately 0 minutes after power is turned on, or no activity has occurred with the meter.
Product Maintenance Maintenance Do not attempt to repair this meter. It contains no user serviceable parts. Repair or servicing should only be performed by qualified personnel. Cleaning To clean the meter, periodically wipe the case with a soft moistened cloth. To avoid damage to the plastic components do not use benzene, alcohol, acetone, ether, paint thinner, lacquer thinner, ketone, or other solvents to clean the meter.
Specifications General Specifications Display: 6000 digit large scale liquid crystal display (LCD) Measuring Rate: 5 times per second Overrange Display: OL is displayed Automatic Power Off Time: Approximately 0 minutes after power on Low Battery Indication: The � symbol is displayed when the battery voltage drops below the operating level for accurate results.
Electrical Specifications Accuracy ± (% reading + number of digits) at 3 °C ± 5 °C at < 80 % R.H. Temperature Coefficient Add 0. x (Specified Accuracy) / °C, < 8 °C, > 8 °C Voltage Function Range Accuracy ±(.5% + 3 dgts) V �...
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AC Current Function Range Accuracy A� 0.9 A – 600.0 ±(.9% + 5 50 Hz – 60 dgts)* Overload Protection: 600.0 A 0 – 500 A: Continuous Operation * 50 A – 600 A: 0 minutes maximum, followed by 0 minute cooling period.
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