CONTENTS PRECAUTIONS FOR USE .................. 7 MEASUREMENT CATEGORIES ................. 8 RECEIVING YOUR SHIPMENT ................8 ORDERING INFORMATION ................8 PRESENTATION ..................9 ROTARY SWITCH ..................10 FUNCTION BUTTONS .................. 11 DISPLAY ......................12 1.3.1 Display Symbols ................12 1.3.2 Measurement Capacity Exceeded (OL) ........13 TERMINALS ....................
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CURRENT MEASUREMENT (A) ..............25 3.8.1 AC Measurement ................25 3.8.2 DC or AC+DC Measurement ............26 ® CURRENT OR OVERCURRENT (True InRush ) MEASUREMENT ..28 3.10 POWER MEASUREMENTS W, VA, var AND PF ........30 3.10.1 Single-Phase Power Measurement ..........30 3.10.2 Balanced 3-Phase Power Measurement ........
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4.2.13 Active AC Power Measurement ............ 50 4.2.14 Active AC+DC Power Measurement ..........52 4.2.15 Apparent AC Power Measurement ..........52 4.2.16 Apparent AC+DC Power Measurement ........53 4.2.17 Reactive AC Power Measurement ..........53 4.2.18 Reactive AC+DC Power Measurement ......... 54 4.2.19 Power Factor (PF) Calculation ............
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Thank you for purchasing the Clamp-on Meter Model 607. For best results from your instrument and for your safety, read the following operating instructions carefully and comply with the precautions for use. This instrument must be only used by qualified and trained users. Symbols used on the instrument CAUTION - Risk of Danger! Indicates a WARNING.
PRECAUTIONS FOR USE This instrument complies with safety standards IEC-61010-1 and 61010-2-032 for voltages of 1000V in category IV at an altitude of less than 6500’ (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.
MEASUREMENT CATEGORIES Definitions of the measurement categories: CAT IV: Circuits supplying the low-voltage installation of the building. Example: power lines, meters, and protection devices. CAT III: Power supply circuits in the installation of the building. Example: distribution panel, circuit-breakers, fixed industrial machines or devices.
1 PRESENTATION The Clamp-on Meter Model 607 is a 10,000-count professional electrical measuring instrument that combines the following functions: Current measurement ® InRush current / overcurrent (True InRush ) measurement Voltage measurement Frequency measurement Harmonic distortion (THD) measurement ...
ROTARY SWITCH The rotary switch has five positions. To access the functions, set the switch to the desired function. The functions are described in the table below. Figure 2: Function Rotary Switch Item Function See § OFF mode – Turns the clamp-on meter off AC, DC, AC+DC voltage measurement (V) Continuity test Resistance measurement Ω...
FUNCTION BUTTONS Figure 3: Function Buttons Item Function See § Holds the last value on the display Zero correction A 3.8.2 AC+DC AC+DC Selects the type of measurement and configuration functions (AC, DC, AC+DC) Selection of single-phase or 3-phase measurement Enables/disables display backlighting Scrolls up the of orders of harmonics or of pages of results in W, MAX/MIN/PEAK...
DISPLAY Figure 4: Display Item Function See § Low battery indication Type of measurement (AC or DC) Active measurement value and unit display 3.5 to 3.13 Display of the MAX/MIN/PEAK modes 3.10 Mode selection display 1.3.1 Display Symbols Symbol Description Alternating current or voltage Direct current or voltage AC+DC...
Milli- prefix Kilo- prefix Reactive power Apparent power Power factor Displacement power factor (cos φ) Crest factor RIPPLE Ripple (in DC) THDf Total harmonic distortion with respect to the fundamental Total harmonic distortion with respect to the true RMS value of THDr the signal Recording in memory...
2 BUTTONS The buttons respond differently to short, long, and sustained presses. In this section, the icon represents the possible positions of the switch for the button’s functionality. BUTTON This button is used to: Ω Store and look up the last values acquired specific to each function (V, A, W) according to the specific modes previously activated (MAX/MIN/PEAK, Hz, THD).
(YELLOW) BUTTON (SECOND FUNCTION) This button 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 to modify the default values in configuration mode (see § 3.4).
BUTTON This button is used to: Scroll down through the orders of harmonics or successive pages Activate data recording Activate the Bluetooth function Successive Function presses on - Scrolls through the various pages of measurement results, depending on the short function and possibly the active mode (MAX/MIN/PEAK or THD/Harmonics)
Successive presses on Function First press: Activates detection of the MAX/MIN/AVG and PEAK values and displays MAX/AVG and MIN values. Second press: Displays the PEAK+, AVG, and PEAK- values (on a second screen). Third press: Displays MAX/AVG and MIN values without exiting from the mode (the values already detected are not erased).
® 2.5.3 True InRush Mode ( set switch to ® This button 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 presses on Function ®...
2.6.1 Normal Mode Successive Function presses on Displays: - The frequency of the signal, the RMS short measurement, and the DC component. - The crest factor CF, the RMS measurement, and the DC component. - Enters or exits the THD calculation and display mode.
3 USE BATTERY INSTALLATION Insert the batteries supplied with the device as follows: Using a screwdriver, unscrew the battery compartment cover (item 1) from the back of the housing. Insert the 4x1.5V AA batteries supplied (item 2), observing polarities. Close the battery compartment cover and screw it onto the housing. Figure 6 : Battery Compartment TURNING ON THE INSTUMENT ...
CONFIGURATION As a safety measure, and to avoid repeated overloads on the meter inputs, configuration should only be performed when the meter is disconnected from all dangerous voltages. 3.4.1 Auto Power Off The Auto Power Off feature is enabled by default. To disable it, perform the following: In the OFF position, hold the button down while turning the switch to...
3.4.3 Recording Duration In the OFF position, hold the (yellow) button down while turning the switch to , until the end of the "full screen" display and the emission of a beep, to enter the configuration mode. The display will then indicate the recording interval.
VOLTAGE MEASUREMENT (V) To measure voltage, proceed as follows: Set the switch to Connect the black lead to the COM terminal and the red lead to the "+" terminal. Connect the test probes or the alligator clips to the circuit to be measured. The device selects AC or DC automatically according to which measured value is larger.
In AC and AC+DC Display Quantity 1st row Total RMS voltage V RMS or TRMS 2nd row Crest factor (CF) 3rd row DC voltage component, V CONTINUITY TEST Warning: Before performing the test, make sure that the circuit is off and all capacitors have been discharged.
RESISTANCE MEASUREMENT Ω Warning: Before making a resistance measurement, make sure that the circuit is off and all capacitors have been discharged. Set the switch to and press the (yellow) button. The Ω symbol is displayed. Connect the black lead to the COM terminal and the red lead to the "+" terminal.
The measured values are displayed on the screen. Display Quantity 1st row RMS current A RMS 2nd row Crest factor (CF) 3rd row DC current component A 3.8.2 DC or AC+DC Measurement Set the switch to and select DC if the display does not indicate "0"; the DC zero must be corrected first.
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Step 2: Make a Measurement The switch is set to . Select DC or AC+DC by pressing the (yellow) button until the desired choice is reached. Clamp the jaws around the conductor to be measured. The measured values are displayed: In DC: Display Quantity...
In AC and AC+DC: Display Quantity 1st row Total RMS current in A RMS or TRMS 2nd row Crest factor (CF) 3rd row DC current component A ® CURRENT OR OVERCURRENT (True InRush MEASUREMENT NOTE: The measurement can be made only in AC or DC mode (AC+DC mode disabled).
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Display Quantity 1st row “Inrh” 2nd row True Inrush value in A 3rd row Triggering threshold in A PEAK: Display Quantity 1st row “Inrh” 2nd row PEAK+ or PEAK- value in A 3rd row Triggering threshold in A...
3.10 POWER MEASUREMENTS W, VA, VAR AND PF This measurement is possible in single-phase or in balanced 3-phase. NOTE: If performing DC or AC+DC power measurements, correct the DC zero in current first (see § 3.8.2) For the power factor (PF) and VA and var, the measurements are only available in AC or AC+DC modes.
3.10.2 Balanced 3-Phase Power Measurement Set the switch to Press the (yellow) button until the symbol is displayed. The device automatically displays AC+DC. To select AC, DC, or AC+DC, press the (yellow) button until the desired choice is reached. Connect the black lead to the COM terminal and the red lead to the "+" terminal.
The measurement is displayed on screen. NOTE: 3-phase power on a balanced 4-wire network can also be measured by proceeding in the same way, or by proceeding as for the measurement on a single-phase network, then multiplying the value by three. 3.10.3 Four Quadrant Diagram To correctly determine the sign of the active and reactive powers, refer to the...
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).
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The status of each meter is: On <=> metering in operation Off <=> metering stopped (values of the meters 0) Stop <=> metering stopped (values of the meters preserved) Hour meter page: 1 : hours (h) 2 : minutes (n) 3 : seconds (s) The duration of the metering uses the following format: XXXh (for hours) XXm (for minutes) XXs (for seconds).
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Conventions: Load: consumed energy by the load (W+) Load C: capacitive reactive energy (W+ and var-) Load L: inductive reactive energy (W+ and var+) Supp: energy generated by the load (W-) Supp C: capacitive reactive energy (W- and var-) Supp L: inductive reactive energy (W- and var+) To access the screens concerning the energies received by the load («...
Example of “SuPP” screen: The energy displays use the following formats: [000.1 ; 999.9] [1.000 k ; 9999 k] [10.0 M ; 999 M] [1.00 G ; 999 G] 3.12 FREQUENCY MEASUREMENT (HZ) The frequency measurement is available in V, W and A for AC and AC+DC measurements.
3.12.2 Frequency Measurement (A) Set the switch to and press the button. The Hz symbol is displayed. Select AC or AC+DC by pressing the (yellow) button until desired choice is reached. Clamp the jaws around the conductor to be measured. The measured value is displayed on the screen.
The measurement is displayed on screen. 3.13.2 THD (A) Set the switch to and press and hold (>2s) the button. The THD and A RMS symbols are displayed. NOTE: first press the yellow button to place the meter in AC current measurement mode.
3.13.3 Individual Harmonics and of the Frequency of the Fundamental from DC to the 25 In the context of measurement of the THDs in voltage (§ 3.13.1) and in current (§ 3.13.2): Press the button. Order “hdC” is displayed (DC component), only in DC or AC+DC.
3.14 RECORDING OF MEASUREMENTS The power meter allows recording of the data/measurements using the REC function. The default recording interval is 60 seconds. It can be configured (see §3.4.3) from 1 second to 600 seconds (10 minutes). Select the function to be measured using the rotary switch, then apply a long press (>...
3.15.2 Pairing the Instrument to the Computer The following steps are for pairing using Windows 7: In the active measurement function, press the buttons simultaneously. The symbol will appear in the upper right corner of the display. Connect the supplied Bluetooth USB Adapter into an available USB port. Windows will install any necessary drivers automatically.
3.17 RECORDING DATA 3.17.1 Starting a Recording Session NOTE: A new recording cannot be started if the memory is full or if Bluetooth is active. Configure the instrument as described in § 3.4. Select the measurement function to be recorded using the rotary switch and connect the instrument to the measurement source.
3.20 DATA STORAGE The Model 607 captures Trend measurements at a user specified interval. 3.20.1 Trend Measurements The Model 607 stores the measurement of each of the inputs. In addition, the user can define the storage rate and type of measurement. 3.20.2 Recording with Memory Cleared When a recording starts, the power meter will continue to record until one of the following occurs:...
Click OK to confirm setup. The InstallShield Wizard screen appears. This program leads you through the DataView install process. As you complete these screens, be sure to check PowerPad when prompted to select features to install. When the InstallShield Wizard finishes installing DataView, the Setup screen appears.
4 SPECIFICATIONS 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 to 65Hz Sine wave pure Peak factor of the applied alternating signal √2 Position of the conductor in the clamp centered...
4.2.2 AC Voltage Measurement Measurement 0.15 to 100.0 to 1000V RMS Range 99.99V 999.9V 1400V peak (1) Specified Measurement 0 to 100% of the measurement range Range (2) 0.15 to 9.99V ± (1% R +10cts) Accuracy ± (1% R +3cts) 10.00 to 99.99V ±...
Specific Specifications in MAX/MIN mode in Voltage (from 10Hz to 1kHz in AC and AC+DC): Accuracy: add 1% R to the values of the previous table. Capture of the extreme: approximately 100ms. Specific Specifications in PEAK mode in voltage (from 10Hz to 1kHz in AC and AC+DC): ...
4.2.6 AC+DC Intensity Measurement AC: 1000 to 2000A Measurement 0.15 to 100.0 to DC or PEAK: Range (2) 99.99A 999.9A 1000 to 3000A (1) Specified Measurement 0 to 100% of the measurement range Range Accuracy (2) 2000A (zero corrected) ± (1.5% R +3cts) 2000 to 2500A ±...
4.2.8 Crest Factor (CF) Calculation Measurement Range 1.00 to 3.50 3.51 to 5.99 6.00 to 10.00 Specified Measurement Range 0 to 100% of the measurement range (from 5V or 5A) Accuracy (zero ± (2% R +2cts) ± (5% R +2cts) ±...
4.2.12 Active DC Power Measurements Measurement 0 to 10.00 to 100.0 to 1000 to Range (2) 9999W 99.99kW 999.9kW 3000kW (1) Specified 1 to 100% of the 0 to 100% of the Measurement measurement range measurement range Range Accuracy (3) 1000A 1000A ±...
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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: The diagram below sums up the signs of the power as a function of the phase angle between V and I: Quadrant 1: Active power P sign + (power consumed)
4.2.14 Active AC+DC Power Measurement Measurement 5 to 10.00 to 100.0 to 1000 to Range (2) (4) 9999W 99.99kW 999.9kW 3000kW (1) Specified 1 to 100% of the Measurement 0 to 100% of the measurement range measurement range Range Accuracy (3) 1000A 1000A ±...
4.2.16 Apparent AC+DC Power Measurement Measurement 5 to 10.00 to 100.0 to 1000 to Range (2) (4) 9999VA 99.99kVA 999.9kVA 3000kVA (1) Specified 1 to 100% of the 0 to 100% Measurement measurement range of the measurement range Range Accuracy (3) 1000A 1000A ±...
4.2.18 Reactive AC+DC Power Measurement 1000 to Measurement 5 to 10.00 to 100.0 to 3000 kvar Range (2) (4) 9999 var 99.99 kvar 999.9 kvar Specified 1 to 100% of the Measurement 0 to 100% of the measurement range measurement range Range Accuracy (3) 1000A...
4.2.20 Displacement Power Factor (DPF) Calculation Measurement Range (1) 0.00 to +1.00 Specified Measurement Range 0 to 100% of the measurement range (from 1A Accuracy (2) (3) ± (5% R +2cts) Resolution 0.01 Note (1) If one of the terms in the calculation of the DPF is displayed as "OL", or forced to zero, the display of the DPF is an indeterminate value "----".
4.2.22 THDr Specifications Measurement Range 0.0 to 100% Specified Measurement Range 0 to 100% of the measurement range Accuracy ± (5% R ±2cts) in voltage ± (5% R ±5cts) in current Resolution 4.2.23 THDf Specifications Measurement Range 0.0 to 1000% Specified Measurement Range 0 to 100% of the measurement range...
Specific characteristics in MAX/MIN mode in THD (from 10Hz to 1kHz): Accuracy: add 1% R to the values in the tables above. Capture time of the extreme: approximately 100ms ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS Conditions Operating Storage Temperature -4° to +131°F -40°...
ENVIRONMENTAL VARIATIONS Condition Range of Measurement Influence Typical of influence influence influenced V AC 0.1% R/10°C V DC 0.1% R/10°C 0.5% R/10°C + 2cts 1% R/10°C* 1.5% R/10°C + 2cts* -4° to +131°F Temperature 0.1% R/10°C + 2 cts (-20 to +55°C) Ω...
5 MAINTENANCE WARNING: Remove the test leads on any input before opening the case. Do not operate the clamp-on meter without a battery case cover. To avoid electrical shock, do not attempt to perform any servicing unless you are qualified to do so.
If the instrument is returned for calibration, we need to know if you want a standard calibration, or a calibration traceable to N.I.S.T. (includes calibration certificate plus recorded calibration data). ® ® Chauvin Arnoux , Inc. d.b.a. AEMC Instruments 15 Faraday Drive Dover, NH 03820 USA Tel: (800) 945-2362 (Ext.
CSA Form. Please write the CSA# on the outside of the shipping container. Return the instrument, postage or shipment pre-paid to: ® ® Chauvin Arnoux , Inc. d.b.a. AEMC Instruments 15 Faraday Drive • Dover, NH 03820 USA Tel: (800) 945-2362 (Ext.