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  • Page 1 GB - User’s manual F607 Clamp multimeter...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS PRESENTATION ......................8 THE SWITCH ........................9 THE KEYS OF THE KEYPAD ..................10 THE DISPLAY UNIT ....................... 11 1.3.1 The symbols of the display unit ..............12 1.3.2 Measurement capacity exceeded (O.L) ............13 THE TERMINALS ......................14 THE KEYS .........................
  • Page 3 STARTING CURRENT OR OVERCURRENT (TRUE INRUSH) MEASUREMENT ............................. 31 3.10 POWER MEASUREMENTS W, VA, , PF AND DPF ........... 33 3.10.1 Measurement of single-phase power ............33 3.10.2 Balanced three-phase power measurement ..........34 3.10.3 Four quadrant diagram ................35 3.11 ENERGY METERING MEASUREMENT ..............
  • Page 4 ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS ................72 CHARACTERISTICS OF CONSTRUCTION .............. 72 POWER SUPPLY ......................73 COMPLIANCE WITH INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS ........73 VARIATIONS IN THE DOMAIN OF USE ..............74 MAINTENANCE ....................... 75 CLEANING ........................75 REPLACEMENT OF THE BATTERIES ............... 75 WARRANTY ......................76 DELIVERY CONDITION ..................
  • Page 5 You have just acquired an F607 clamp multimeter and we thank you. For best results from your device :  read this user manual attentively,  observe the precautions for its use. Meanings of the symbols used on the device Danger.
  • Page 6 PRECAUTIONS FOR USE This device complies with safety standards IEC-61010-1 and 61010-2-032 for voltages of 1000V in category IV at an altitude OF less than 2000m, indoors, with a degree of pollution not exceeding 2. These safety instructions are intended to ensure the safety of persons and proper operation of the device.
  • Page 7  As a safety measure, and to avoid repeated overloads on the inputs of the device, we recommend performing configuration operations only when the device is disconnected from all dangerous voltages. MEASUREMENT CATEGORIES Definitions of the measurement categories : CAT II: Circuits directly connected to the low-voltage installation. Example: power supply to household electrical appliances and portable tools.

  • Page 8: Presentation

    1 PRESENTATION The F607 is a professional electrical measuring instrument that combines the following functions:  Current measurement;  Measurement of inrush current / overcurrent (True-Inrush);  Voltage measurement;  Frequency measurement;  Measurement of harmonic distortion, total (THD) and order by order;...

  • Page 9: The Switch

    THE SWITCH The switch has five positions. To access the , functions, set the switch to the desired function. Each setting is confirmed by an audible signal. The functions are described in the table below. Figure 2 : the switch Item Function See §...

  • Page 10: The Keys Of The Keypad

    THE KEYS OF THE KEYPAD Here are the six keys of the keypad : Figure 3 : the keys of the keypad Item Function See § Storage of values, disabling of display Zero correction A 3.8.2 AC+DC/ AC+DC Selection of the type of measurement (AC, DC) Selection of single-phase or three-phase measurement Activation or de-activation of the backlighting of the display unit...

  • Page 11: The Display Unit

    THE DISPLAY UNIT Here is the display unit of the clamp multimeter: Figure 4 : the display unit Item Function See § Display of the modes selected (keys) Display of the measurement value and unit 3.13 Display of the MAX/MIN modes 3.10 Type of measurement (AC or DC) Spent battery indication...

  • Page 12: The Symbols Of The Display Unit

    1.3.1 The symbols of the display unit Symbol Designation Alternating current or voltage Direct voltage AC+DC Alternating and direct current Storage of the values and hold of the display RMS value Maximum RMS value Minimum RMS value Mean RMS value PEAK+ Maximum peak value PEAK-...

  • Page 13: Measurement Capacity Exceeded (O.l)

    Apparent power Power factor Displacelent power factor (cos φ) Crest factor RIPPLE Ripple (in DC) THDf Total harmonic distorsion with respect to the fundamental Total harmonic distorsion with respect to the true RMS THDr value of the signal Recording in memory BlueTooth wireless communication Continuity test Permanent display (automatic switching off de-activated)

  • Page 14: The Terminals

    THE TERMINALS The terminals are used as follows: Figure 5 : the terminals Item Function Cold terminal (COM) Hot terminal (+)

  • Page 15: The Keys

    2 THE KEYS The keys of the keypad respond differently to short, long, and sustained presses. In this section, the icon represents the possible positions of the switch for which the key concerned has some action. This key is used to: store and look up the last values acquired specific to each function (V, A, Ω, ...

  • Page 16: Key (Second Function)

    KEY (SECOND FUNCTION) This key is used to select the type of measurement (AC, DC, AC+DC) and the second functions marked in yellow next to the relevant positions of the switch. It can also be used in the configuration mode, to modify the default values (see §3.4) Remark: the key is invalid in the MAX/MIN/PEAK and HOLD modes.

  • Page 17: Key

    This key is used to :  Scroll orders of harmonics or successive pages up;  Activate the back-lighting;  Activate the Bluetooth function. Successive … serve presses on short to scroll through the various pages of measurement results, depending on the function and possibly the active mode (MAX/MIN/PEAK or THD/Harmonics) long (>...

  • Page 18: Key

    This key is used to :  Scroll down through the orders of harmonics or successive pages;  Activate the recording of the data;  Activate the Bluetooth function. Successive … serve presses on short to scroll through the various pages of measurement results, depending on the function and possibly the active mode (MAX/MIN/PEAK or THD/Harmonics) long (>...

  • Page 19: Key

    2.5.1 In the normal mode This key activates detection of the MAX, MIN, PEAK+, PEAK- or AVG values of the measurements made. Max and Min are the extreme mean values in DC and the extreme RMS values in AC. Peak+ is the maximum instantaneous peak and Peak- is the minimum instantaneous peak.

  • Page 20: Access To The True-Inrush Mode ( Set To )

    2.5.2 Access to the True-INRUSH mode ( set to This key allows measurement of the True-Inrush current (starting current, or overcurrent in steady-state operation) for AC or DC current only (not operational in AC+DC). Successive …serves presses on to enter the True-INRUSH mode long (>2 sec) -"Inrh"...

  • Page 21: Key

    This key is used to display measurements of the frequency of a signal, of power, of the levels and orders of harmonics. Remark : this key is not working in DC mode. 2.6.1 The Hz function in the normal mode Successive …serves presses on...

  • Page 22: In The Display Of Orders Of Harmonics Mode

    2.6.2 In the display of orders of harmonics mode Successive …serve presses on short to display the frequency of the order of harmonic previously selected using the keys, instead of order hxx. A 2nd short press restores display of order (hxx) or hdC 2.6.3 In Hz mode + activation of the HOLD mode...

  • Page 23: Use

    3 USE COMMISSIONING Insert the batteries supplied with the device as follows: Using a screwdriver, unscrew the screw of the battery compartment cover (item 1) on the back of the housing and open it. Place the 4 batteries in the compartment (item 2), taking care to get the polarities right.

  • Page 24: Switching The Clamp Multimeter

    SWITCHING THE CLAMP MULTIMETER The clamp multimeter can be switched off either manually, by setting the switch to OFF, or automatically, after ten minutes with no action on the switch and/or the keys. Thirty (30) seconds before the device is switched off, an audible signal sounds intermittently.

  • Page 25: Programming The Rate Of Recording In Memory

    To exit from the programming mode, turn the switch to another setting. The chosen threshold is stored (emission of a double beep). Note: The starting current measurement triggering threshold is fixed at 1% of the least sensitive range. This threshold is not adjustable 3.4.3 Programming the rate of recording in memory In the OFF position, hold the...

  • Page 26: Voltage Measurement (V)

    VOLTAGE MEASUREMENT (V) To measure a voltage, proceed as follows : Set the switch to Connect the black lead to the COM terminal and the red lead to "+". Place the test probes or the crocodile clips on the terminals of the circuit to be measured.

  • Page 27: Continuity Test

    - in AC and AC+DC Display Quantity Total RMS voltage V RMS or TRMS Crest factor (CF) DC voltage component, V DC CONTINUITY TEST Warning : Before performing the test, make sure that the circuit is off and any capacitors have been discharged. Set the switch to ;...

  • Page 28: Resistance Measurement Ω

    RESISTANCE MEASUREMENT Ω Warning : Before making a resistance measurement, make sure that the circuit is cold and any capacitors have been discharged. key. The Ω symbol is Set the switch to and press the displayed; Connect the black lead to the COM terminal and the red lead to « + »; Place the test probes or the crocodile clips on the terminals of the circuit or component to be measured ;...

  • Page 29: Dc Or Ac+Dc Measurement

    The measured values are displayed on the screen. Display Quantity RMS current A RMS Crest factor (CF) DC current component A DC 3.8.2 DC or AC+DC measurement To measure the DC or AC+DC current, if the display unit does not indicate "0", first correct the DC zero as follows: Step 1 : to correct the DC zero Important : The clamp must not be closed on the conductor during the DC zero...
  • Page 30 Remark : the correction is effected only if the value displayed is < ± 20 A, otherwise the value displayed blinks and is not stored. The clamp must be recalibrated (see § 5.3) Step 2 : to make a measurement The switch is set to .

  • Page 31: Starting Current Or Overcurrent (True Inrush) Measurement

    - in AC and AC+DC : Display Quantity Total RMS current in A RMS or TRMS Crest factor (CF) DC current component A DC STARTING CURRENT OR OVERCURRENT (TRUE INRUSH) MEASUREMENT To measure a starting current or overcurrent, proceed as follows: Set the switch to then encircle only the conductor concerned with the clamp.
  • Page 32 Display Quantity “Inrh” True Inrush value in A Triggering threshold in A - PEAK display : Display Quantity “Inrh” PEAK+ or PEAK- value in A Triggering threshold in A...

  • Page 33: Power Measurements W, Va, Var, Pf And Dpf

    3.10 POWER MEASUREMENTS W, VA, VAR, PF AND DPF This measurement is possible en single-phase or in balanced three-phase. Reminder : in DC or AC+DC power measurement, first correct the DC zero in current (see § 3.8.2, step 1) For the power factor (PF), the displacement power factor (DPF) and the powers VA and var measurement is possible only in AC or AC+DC.

  • Page 34: Balanced Three-Phase Power Measurement

    3.10.2 Balanced three-phase power measurement Set the switch to Press the yellow key until the symbol is displayed. The device automatically displays AC+DC. To select AC, DC, or AC+DC, press the yellow key until the desired choice is reached. Connect the black lead to the COM terminal and the red lead to "+"; Connect the leads and the clamp to the circuit as follows: …and the black lead is …then the clamp is on...

  • Page 35: Four Quadrant Diagram

    The measurement is displayed on screen. Remark : You can also measure the three-phase power on a balanced 4-wire network by proceeding in the same way, or by proceeding as for the measurement on a single-phase network, then multiplying the value found by three. 3.10.3 Four quadrant diagram In order to determine correctly the signs of the active and reactive powers, we refer to the diagram below, which determines :...

  • Page 36: Energy Metering Measurement

    3.11 ENERGY METERING MEASUREMENT The Energy Metering measurement is available in W for the AC and AC+DC quantities. The energy meters start and totalize the various types of energy (the eight energy meters - 4 meters of energy consumed and 4 meters of energy generated - are started).
  • Page 37 Place the clamp around the single conductor concerned, respecting the direction (see §3.10); To access the metering, press the key : The sequence of use is as follows : ---> ---> --->I I<-------------------------------------| The statuses of the meters are : On <=>...
  • Page 38            Conventions : Load designates the energy received by the load or consumed (W+) Load C designates the capacitive reactive energy (W+ and var-) Load L designates the inductive reactive energy (W+ and var+) Supp designates the energy generated by the load (W-) Supp designates the capacitive reactive energy (W- and var-) Supp L designates the inductive reactive energy (W- and var+)

  • Page 39: Frequency Measurement (Hz)

    To access the screens concerning the energies generated by the load and therefore received by the source ("Supply side"), press the key ; The sequence of use is as follows : I - Supp h W ---> Supp L h VAR ---> Supp C h VAR ---> Supp h VA ---> I I <------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | Example of «...

  • Page 40: Frequency Measurement In Voltage

    3.12.1 Frequency measurement in voltage To measure the frequency in voltage, proceed as follows: Set the switch to and press the key. The Hz symbol is displayed. Select AC by pressing the yellow key until the desired choice is reached. Connect the black lead to the COM terminal and the red lead to “+”.

  • Page 41: Frequency Measurement In Current

    3.12.2 Frequency measurement in current Set the switch to and press the key. The Hz symbol is displayed. Select AC or AC+DC by pressing the yellow key until the desired choice is reached. Encircle only the conductor concerned with the clamp. The measured value is displayed on the screen.

  • Page 42: Measurement Of The Thd In Current

    The measurement is displayed on screen. 3.13.2 Measurement of the THD in current Set the switch to and press and hold (>2s) the key. The , THD and A RMS symbols are displayed. Apply the clamp to only the conductor concerned. The measurement is displayed on screen.

  • Page 43: Display Of The 25 Orders Of Harmonics And Of The Frequency Of The Fundamental

    3.13.3 Display of the 25 orders of harmonics and of the frequency of the fundamental In the context of measurement of the THDs in voltage ( § 3.13.1) and in current (§ 3.13.2) : Press the key. Order « hdC » is displayed (DC component), only in DC or AC+DC.

  • Page 44: Recording Of Measurement Data/Campaigns

    3.14 RECORDING OF MEASUREMENT DATA/CAMPAIGNS The device allows recording of the data/measurements acquired, using the REC function. The default recording interval is 60 seconds. It can be set to from 1 second to 600 seconds (10 minutes) in set-up (see §3.4.3). In the function being measured, apply a long press (>...
  • Page 45 Example of process with Windows XP : Activate the connexion Blue-Tooth 1.1 The device was recognized by the PC (F407 on port COM41 in this example) :...
  • Page 46 1.2 The device is going to connect with the PC : choose « Connect »...
  • Page 47 1.3 The device is connected with the PC, after entering password « 0000 » : 1.4 Device connexion in progress with PAT software, with Bluetooth...
  • Page 48 « Devices and Printers ». Choose after « Add a device ». 2.1 The device was recognized by the PC (F607 in this example) : when the device is detected, choose it and choose after « Next ».
  • Page 49 Choose « Associate without using this code ». Choose « Next » for connexion acceptance.
  • Page 50 2.2 The device is going to connect with the PC : choose « Close » To check the detection, it is necessary to display the « Blue-Tooth » devices. Choose « right clic » in the « Blue-Tooth » symbol and choose « Display Blue- Tooth devices».
  • Page 51 In the « Matérial » folder, the port COM number dedicated to the device is displayed (COM18 in the example).
  • Page 52 2.3 Device connexion in progress with PAT software, with Bluetooth. Choose only « Port COM » to communicate, and choose the good port COM (COM18 here) When launching connexion, a Windows message prevent a Blue-Tooth connexion want to establish : When choose this message, a windows is displayed to ask device PIN code.
  • Page 53 Validate by choosing « Close »...
  • Page 54 In PAT software, the connexion is established. All the informations of the device are displayed in the following windows. Remark : this process must be made only at the first connexion. Parameter are stored in the PC for next connexions. Data recorded must be used with the PAT software.
  • Page 55 3.2 Transfert of the selected record from the device to PAT software. 3.3 The data are recovered in PAT software. Display of the data in Text mode, in the format « date – time – MIN – AVG – MAX ». Nota : MAX,AVG and MIN values are calculated with values measured between 2 records spaced with record interval value.
  • Page 56 3.4 Display of the same data in Graph mode. 3.5 Graph mode enlarged/zoomed.
  • Page 57 3.6 Data are exported to Excel software. 3.7 To use the files recorded by PAT software on the PC : PAT generate a folder « Dataview\Datafiles\F407 F607 » were Excel files are stored.

  • Page 58: Characteristics

    4 CHARACTERISTICS REFERENCE CONDITIONS Quantities of influence Reference conditions Temperature 23°C ±2°C Relative humidity 45% to 75% Supply voltage 6.0V ±0.5V Frequency range of the applied signal 45–65Hz Sine wave pure √2 Peak factor of the applied alternating signal Position of the conductor in the clamp centred Adjacent conductors none...

  • Page 59: Ac Voltage Measurement

    Note (1) Above 1000V, a repetitive beep indicates that the voltage being measured is greater than the safety voltage for which the device is guaranteed. 4.2.2 AC voltage measurement Measurement 0.15 V to 100.0 V to 1000 V RMS range 99.99 V 999.9 V 1400 V peak (1)

  • Page 60: Dc Current Measurement

    Note (2) - Any value between zero and the min. threshold of the measurement range (0.15V) is forced to "----" on the display. - Specific characteristics in MAX/MIN mode (from 10 Hz to 1 kHz in AC and AC+DC from 0,30 V): ...

  • Page 61: Ac Current Measurement

    4.2.5 AC current measurement Measurement 0.25 A to 100.0 A to 1000 A to 2000 A (1) range (2) 99.99 A 999.9 A Specified measurement 0 to 100% of the measurement range range Uncertainties ± (1% R + 10 pt) ±...

  • Page 62: True-Inrush Measurement

    - Specific characteristics in PEAK mode (from 10 Hz to 1 kHz in AC and AC+DC):  Uncertainties: add 1.5% L to the values in the tables above.  PEAK capture time: 1ms min. to 1.5ms max. 4.2.7 True-Inrush measurement Measurement range 20 A to 2000 A AC 20 A to 3000 A DC...

  • Page 63: Continuity Measurement

    4.2.10 Continuity measurement 0.0 Ω to 999.9 Ω Measurement range ≤ 3.6V Open-circuit voltage Measurement current 550 µA Uncertainties ± (1% R +5 pt) Buzzer triggering threshold 40Ω 4.2.11 Resistance measurement 0.0 Ω to 100.0 Ω to 1000 Ω to 10.00 kΩ...

  • Page 64: Active Dc Power Measurements

    4.2.12 Active DC power measurements 10,00 kW Measurement 0 W to 100,0 kW to 1000 kW to range (2) 9999 W 999,9 kW 2000 kW (1) 99,99 kW Specified 1 to 100% of the measurement 0 to 100% of the measurement range measurement range range Uncertainties...
  • Page 65 Note (4) - Any power measured less than 5W causes the display of dashes "----" Note 5 - The active powers are positive for power consumed and negative for power generated. Note 6 - The signs of the active and reactive powers and power factor are defined by the four-quadrant rule below: - The diagram below sums up the signs of the power as a function of the phase angle between U and I:...

  • Page 66: Active Ac+Dc Power Measurements

    4.2.14 Active AC+DC power measurements 10,00 kW Measurement 5 W to 100,0 kW to 1000 kW to range (2) (4) 9999 W 999,9 kW 2000 kW (1) 99,99 kW Specified 1 to 100% of the measurement 0 to 100% of the measurement range measurement range range Uncertainties...

  • Page 67: Measurement Of Apparent Ac+Dc Power

    4.2.16 Measurement of apparent AC+DC power 10,00 kVA 100,0 kVA Measurement 5 VA to 1 000 kVA to range(2) (4) 9 999 VA 3 000 kVA (1) 99,99 kVA 999,9 kVA Specified 1 à 100% of the measurement 0 to 100% of the measurement range measurement range range until 1 000 A...

  • Page 68: Measurement Of Reactive Ac+Dc Power

    Note (1) - Bandwidth in AC in voltage = 3 kHz, in current = 1 kHz Notes (2), (3) and (4) of the previous § apply. Note 5 - In single-phase, the sign of the reactive power is determined by the phase lead or lag between the U and I signs, while in balanced three- phase, it is determined by the calculation on the samples.

  • Page 69: Calculation Of The Power Factor (Pf)

    - Specific characteristics in MAX/MIN mode in power (from 10Hz to 1kHz in AC and AC+DC): • Uncertainties: add 1 %R to the values in the tables above. • Capture time: approximately 100ms 4.2.19 Calculation of the power factor (PF) Measurement range (1) 0.00 to +1.00 Specified measurement range...

  • Page 70: Frequency Measurements

    4.2.21 Frequency measurements 4.2.21.1 Characteristics in voltage 5.0 Hz to 1000 Hz to 10.00 kHz to Measurement range (1) 999.9 Hz 9999 Hz 19.99 kHz 1 to 100% of the Specified measurement 0 to 100% of the measurement measurement range range range Uncertainties...

  • Page 71: Characteristics In Thdf

    4.2.23 Characteristics in THDf Measurement range 0.0–1000% Specified measurement range 0 to 100% of the measurement range Uncertainties ± (5% R ±2 pts) in voltage ± (5% R ±5 pts) in current Resolution 0,1%  Note : - The display is "----" if the input signal is too low (U<8V or I<9A) or if the frequency is less than 5Hz.

  • Page 72: Environmental Conditions

    ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS Environmental conditions in use in storage Temperature -20 C to + 55 C -40 °C to + 70°C ≤90% at 55°C ≤90% up to 70° C Relative humidity (HR) CHARACTERISTICS OF CONSTRUCTION Housing Rigid polycarbonate shell with moulded elastomer covering Polycarbonate Jaws Opening: 60 mm...

  • Page 73: Power Supply

    POWER SUPPLY Batteries 4x1,5V LR6 Mean life >350 hours (without backlighting and without Blue-tooth wireless) Duration of operation before After 10 minutes without action on the switch automatic switching off and/or keys COMPLIANCE WITH INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS Compliant with standards IEC-61010-1, IEC-61010-2- 30, and IEC-61010-2-32: Electric safety 1000V CAT-IV.

  • Page 74: Variations In The Domain Of Use

    VARIATIONS IN THE DOMAIN OF USE Influence Quantity of Range of Quantity influence influence influenced Typical V AC 0.1%R/10°C V DC 0.1%R/10°C 0.5%R/10°C + 2pts 1%R/10°C* 1.5%R/10°C + 2pts* Temperature -20...+55°C 0.1%R/10°C + 2 pts Ω 0.2%R/10°C + 2 pts W AC 0.15%R/10°C 0.3%R/10°C + 2 pts...

  • Page 75: Maintenance

    5 MAINTENANCE The instrument has no parts that can be replaced by personnel who are not trained and approved. Any non-approved repair or other work, or replacement of a part by an "equivalent", may severely compromise safety. CLEANING  Disconnect everything connected to the device and set the switch to OFF. ...

  • Page 76: Warranty

     Damage caused by shocks, falls, or floods. 7 DELIVERY CONDITION The F607 clamp multimeter is delivered in its packaging box with :  2 banana-banana leads, one red and one black ...

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