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Megger DCM1500S User Manual

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  • Page 1 DCM1500S Digital Clamp Meter User Guide...
  • Page 2 Megger Limited, Archcliffe Road, Dover, Kent CT17 9EN. ENGLAND T +44 (0)1304 502101 F +44 (0)1304 207342 www.megger.com Megger Ltd reserves the right to alter the specification of its products from time to time without notice. Although every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of the information contained within this document it is not warranted or represented by Megger Ltd.

  • Page 3: Declaration Of Conformity

    2014/53/EU. Other equipment manufactured by Megger Instruments Limited described in this user guide is in compliance with Directives 2014/30/EU and 2014/35/EU where they apply. The full text of Megger Instruments EU declarations of conformity are available at the following internet address megger.com/company/about-us/eu-dofc www.megger.com...
  • Page 4 „ Probe assemblies to be used for MAINS measurements shall be RATED as appropriate for MEASUREMENT CATEGORY III or IV according to EN 61010- 031 and shall have a voltage RATING of at least the voltage of the circuit to be measured. DCM1500S User Guide www.megger.com...
  • Page 5 „ Disconnect the test leads from the test points before changing the position of the function rotary switch. „ Never connect a source of voltage with the function rotary switch in Ω, position. „ Do not expose the meter to extremes of temperature or high humidity. www.megger.com DCM1500S User Guide...
  • Page 6 Unsafe Voltage „ To alert you to the presence of a potentially hazardous voltage, when the tester ≥ detects a voltage 30 V or a voltage overload (OL) in V, mV, PV. The symbol is displayed. DCM1500S User Guide www.megger.com...
  • Page 7 „ °C/°F Temperature function „ Inrush current „ DCA auto-zeroing button „ Max/Min hold „ Smart hold „ High frequency noise rejection filter „ Auto power off (APO) „ CAT IV 600 V/CAT III 1000 V safety standard www.megger.com DCM1500S User Guide...

  • Page 8: Unpacking And Inspection

    „ Test probes (one black, one red) „ Crocodile clips (one black, one red) „ TP100 Temperature probe „ Megger PVHV1 Lead set (4mm plugs) „ Megger PVHV2 Lead set (MC4 PV plugs) „ User Manual „ Carry case „ Batteries DCM1500S User Guide www.megger.com...
  • Page 9 The Meter Description Function Button VoltSeek LED Push button Trigger Rotary switch to turn the instrument On / Off and select a function 6,000 count LCD display Positive input terminal Common (earth reference) input terminal www.megger.com DCM1500S User Guide...

  • Page 10: Making Basic Measurements

    When connecting the test leads to the DUT (Device Under Test) connect the common test lead before connecting the live test lead. When removing the test leads remove the live test lead before removing the common test lead. Measuring Voltage Turn the switch to select the measuring function. DCM1500S User Guide www.megger.com...
  • Page 11 The PVHV test leads are designed for use in environments that are not directly connected to the mains. Always select correct AC/DC mode to perform any high voltage measurement. The meter will flash this symbol and the correct mode symbol (AC/DC) if the input voltage is different and/or dangerous. www.megger.com DCM1500S User Guide...

  • Page 12: Measuring Current

    Fixed barrier hand guard Do not hold the meter across the fixed barrier Turn the switch and press the Function button to select AC/DC/Hz mode. Note: The torch will turn on when the jaw is opened. DCM1500S User Guide www.megger.com...
  • Page 13 Measuring Resistance/Continuity/Capacitance/Diode Turn the switch and press the Function button to select the measuring function www.megger.com DCM1500S User Guide...
  • Page 14 Measuring Temperature °C / °F Function button K Type Temperature Probe Vent / Pipe Turn the switch and press the Function button to select °C / °F mode. DCM1500S User Guide www.megger.com...
  • Page 15 Measuring µA (Example) Flame sensor Control module Turn the switch and press the Function button to select AC/DC mode. www.megger.com DCM1500S User Guide...
  • Page 16 Using the Function Button Switch Function Position Press the Function button to change the function for each rotary switch position. DCM1500S User Guide www.megger.com...

  • Page 17: Measuring Frequency

    Measuring Frequency Function button Backlight Press > 2 sec 2 sec Press Function button for over 2 seconds to turn Backlight on or off. www.megger.com DCM1500S User Guide...
  • Page 18 The MIN/MAX mode records the min and max input values. When the input goes below the recorded min value or above the recorded max value, the meter beeps and records the new value. Press Hold button to pause the recording. DCM1500S User Guide www.megger.com...
  • Page 19 Press MIN/MAX button for over 2 seconds to enter/exit Volt Seek mode. Press MIN/MAX button to switch from high to low sensitivity. WARNING The Volt Seek LED indicates the electric field. If the Volt Seek LED is not on, voltage could still be present. www.megger.com DCM1500S User Guide...

  • Page 20: Smart Hold

    50 counts. DCA ZERO Remove the clamp from the conductor before performing DCA ZERO. Press the HOLD button for over 2 seconds to compensate for any residual magnetism. Press > 2 sec Press > 2 sec DCM1500S User Guide www.megger.com...
  • Page 21 The cut-off frequency (-3 dB point) of the low pass filter is 800 Hz. Press WARNING Hazardous voltages may still be present when the LCD reading is very low in HFR mode. Verify the voltage again without HFR mode activated. www.megger.com DCM1500S User Guide...
  • Page 22 HFR/INRUSH button and triggering the inrush current measurement feature. Motor Off Motor On Time Trigger Point Detecting Press > 2 sec Inrush 2 sec Press The current is > trigger level > 2 sec Inrush 2 sec DCM1500S User Guide www.megger.com...

  • Page 23: Auto Power Off

    APO (Auto Power Off) activating. Release the function button and press it again to select the desired time. The auto power off time can be set to 5 mins,10 mins, 20 mins, or disabled (OFF). www.megger.com DCM1500S User Guide...
  • Page 24 Testing LCD Display Turn on the meter while keeping HOLD button pressed. DCM1500S User Guide www.megger.com...
  • Page 25 Function of LOG Button Press Press the Bluetooth® button while powering-up to select the Logger mode, Manual Saving mode or Clear the memory. www.megger.com DCM1500S User Guide...

  • Page 26: Data Logger

    CAUTION All stored data is cleared at the start of each data log or when Clr (Clear) or Save (Manual Saving) is selected. Data can be downloaded and saved for analysis by the Megger Link App. DCM1500S User Guide www.megger.com...
  • Page 27 If Manual Saving is selected, readings can be stored by pressing the Hold/Zero button when in Log mode. The sample location is displayed on each button press. CAUTION All stored data is saved until switching to data logger mode or executing the clear function. www.megger.com DCM1500S User Guide...
  • Page 28 The open-air communication range is up to 10 meters. Download the “Megger Link” App. Turn on the Bluetooth function of the meter by pressing the Bluetooth button and open the Megger Link App to connect the DCM.
  • Page 29 Default Temperature Units Setting Press and hold the MIN/MAX button whilst turning the meter on to select °C or °F. www.megger.com DCM1500S User Guide...
  • Page 30 Replace the battery as soon as the low battery indicator appears to avoid false readings. Refer to the following figure to replace the batteries CAUTION Remove test leads from meter before opening the battery cover or meter case. DCM1500S User Guide www.megger.com...

  • Page 31: Specifications

    Random Vibration per MIL-PRF-28800F Class 2 Drop Protection : 1.2 m (4 ft) drop to hardwood on concrete floor Safety : EN 61010-1, EN 61010-2-032, EN 61010-2-033 for CAT III 1000 V, CAT IV 600 V, EN 61326-1 www.megger.com DCM1500S User Guide...
  • Page 32 Overload Protection : AC/DC 1,000 V DC Voltage Range OL Reading Resolution Accuracy 600.0 V 660.0 V 0.1 V ± (0.7% + 2D) 1000 V 1100 V Input Impedance : 10 MΩ Overload Protection : AC/DC 1,000 V DCM1500S User Guide www.megger.com...
  • Page 33 400.0 µA 440.0 µA 0.1 µA ± (1.0% + 3D) 4000 µA 4400 µA 1 µA Input Impedance : Approx. 2.2 kΩ Frequency Response : 45 ~ 400Hz (Sine Wave) Overload Protection : AC/DC 1,000 V www.megger.com DCM1500S User Guide...

  • Page 34: Inrush Current

    45 Hz to 200 Hz. Accuracy is unspecified for > 200 Hz. Cut-off Frequency (-3 dB): 800 Hz Inrush Current ≥ Available for ACA and Flexible Current Probe. Trigger level: 50d. Add ± 3% to specified accuracy of each function and each range. DCM1500S User Guide www.megger.com...
  • Page 35 Approx. 1.8 V Overload Protection : AC/DC 1000 V Capacitance Range OL Reading Resolution Accuracy 100.0 µF 110.0 µF 0.1 µF ± (1.9% + 2D) 1000 µF 1100 µF 1 µF Overload Protection : AC/DC 1000 V www.megger.com DCM1500S User Guide...

  • Page 36: Overload Protection

    Test probe: 18 mm to 3.5 mm (0.70 inch to 0.14 inch) Environmental ratings : -10 °C to 45 °C (-4 °F to 113 °F), 80% R.H. Altitude : 2000 m (6,562 ft) Safety Standard : EN61010-031 Product manufactured in Taiwan DCM1500S User Guide www.megger.com...

  • Page 37: Maintenance

    UK as a Producer of Electrical and Electronic equipment. The registration No is; WEE/ DJ2235XR. Users of Megger products in the UK may dispose of them at the end of their useful life by contacting B2B Compliance at www.b2bcompliance.org.uk or by telephone on 01691 676124.
  • Page 38 Some states or countries laws vary, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. Megger Limited Archcliffe Road Dover Kent CT17 9EN Tel: +44 (0) 1304 502 101 Fax: +44 (0) 1304 207 342 www.megger.com DCM1500S User Guide www.megger.com...
  • Page 39 DCM1500S User Guide...
  • Page 40 Manufacturing sites Megger Limited Megger GmbH Megger USA - Valley Forge Archcliffe Road Weststraße 59 Valley Forge Corporate Dover 52074 Aachen, Center Kent Germany 2621 Van Buren Avenue CT17 9EN +49 (0) 241 91380 500 Norristown ENGLAND Pennsylvania, 19403 +44 (0)1 304 502101...

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