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- Page 1 POWER CLAMP-ON METER EN G LI S H User Manual 1.800.561.8187 information@itm.com www. .com...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS PRECAUTIONS FOR USE .................. 7 MEASUREMENT CATEGORIES ................. 8 RECEIVING YOUR SHIPMENT ................8 ORDERING INFORMATION ................8 PRESENTATION ..................9 Rotary Swicth ....................10 Function Buttons ..................... 11 Display ......................12 1.3.1 Display Symbols ................12 1.3.2 Measurement Capacity Exceeded (OL) ........13 Terminals ...................... - Page 4 Current Measurement (A) ................26 3.8.1 AC Measurement ................26 3.8.2 DC or AC+DC Measurement ............27 Current/Overcurrent Measurement .............. 29 3.10 Power Measurements W, VA, var and PF ............ 31 3.10.1 Single-Phase Power Measurement ..........31 3.10.2 Balanced 3-Phase Power Measurement ........32 3.10.3 Four Quadrant Diagram ..............
- Page 5 4.2.12 Active DC Power ................51 4.2.13 Active AC Power ................51 4.2.14 Active AC+DC Power ..............53 4.2.15 Apparent AC Power ..............53 4.2.16 Apparent AC+DC Power ............... 54 4.2.17 Reactive AC Power ............... 54 4.2.18 Reactive AC+DC Power ..............55 4.2.19 Power Factor (PF) .................
- Page 6 Thank you for purchasing a Model 407 Clamp-on Meter. For best results from your instrument and for your safety, read the enclosed operating instructions carefully and comply with the precautions for use. These products must be only used by qualified and trained users. Meanings of the symbols used on the device CAUTION - Risk of Danger! Indicates a WARNING and that the operator must refer to the user manual for instructions before...
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Page 7: Precautions For Use
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. -
Page 8: Measurement Categories
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. -
Page 9: Presentation
1 PRESENTATION The Clamp-on Meter Model 407 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 ... -
Page 10: Rotary Swicth
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... -
Page 11: Function Buttons
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... -
Page 12: Display
DISPLAY Figure 4: Display Item Function See § Mode selection display Active measurement value and unit display 3.5 to 3.13 Display of the MAX/MIN/PEAK modes 3.10 Type of measurement (AC or DC) Low battery indication 1.3.1 Display Symbols Symbol Description Alternating current or voltage Direct current or voltage AC+DC... -
Page 13: Measurement Capacity Exceeded (Ol)
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 THDr value of the signal. -
Page 14: Buttons
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: Store and look up the last values acquired specific to each function (V, A, ... -
Page 15: Yellow) Button (Second Function)
(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 the configuration mode (see §... -
Page 16: Button
BUTTON This button 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 - Scrolls through the various pages of measurement results, depending on the short function and possibly the active mode... -
Page 17: Button
BUTTON 2.5.1 Normal Mode This button activates the 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 18: Max/Min Mode + Hold Mode
2.5.2 MAX/MIN Mode + Activation of the HOLD Mode Successive presses on Function - Displays the MAX, AVG, MIN and PEAK+, AVG, PEAK- values detected before the button was pressed. short - When the button is pressed, the last value is held on the display. NOTE: The HOLD function does not interrupt the acquisition of new MAX, MIN, PEAK values ®... -
Page 19: Button
BUTTON This button is used to display the frequency measurements of a signal, of power, of the levels and orders of harmonics. NOTE: This button is not functional in the DC mode. 2.6.1 Normal Mode Successive Function presses on Displays: - The frequency of the signal, the RMS short measurement, and the DC component... -
Page 20: Hz Function + Hold Mode
2.6.3 Hz Function + Activation of the HOLD Mode Successive Function presses on - Stores and displays the frequency with the RMS value and the DC component, then on a 2nd consecutive page, the crest factor CF short - NOTE: The values displayed are those measured before the button is pressed 1.800.561.8187... -
Page 21: Use
3 USE INSTALLING THE BATTERIES 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. -
Page 22: Configuration
CONFIGURATION As a safety measure, and to avoid repeated overloads on the inputs of the meter, configuration operations 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... -
Page 23: Recording Duration
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. -
Page 24: Voltage Measurement (V)
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. -
Page 25: Continuity Test
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. -
Page 26: Resistance Measurement
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. -
Page 27: Dc Or Ac+Dc Measurement
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. - Page 28 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...
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Page 29: Current/Overcurrent Measurement
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). - Page 30 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 1.800.561.8187 information@itm.com www.
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Page 31: Power Measurements W, Va, Var And Pf
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 possible are only available in AC or AC+DC modes. -
Page 32: Balanced 3-Phase Power Measurement
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. -
Page 33: Four Quadrant Diagram
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 In order to correctly determine the sign of the active and reactive powers, refer to the diagram below, which determines:... -
Page 34: 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 35 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).
- Page 36 Conventions: Load designates the consumed energy by the load (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 C designates the capacitive reactive energy (W- and var-) Supp L designates the inductive reactive energy (W- and var+) To access the screens concerning the energies received by the load...
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Page 37: Frequency Measurement (Hz)
Example of « SUPP side » 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. -
Page 38: Frequency Measurement (A)
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. -
Page 39: Thd (A)
The measurement is displayed on screen. 3.13.2 THD (A) Measurement 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. -
Page 40: Display Of Individual Harmonics & Frequency Of Fundamental
3.13.3 Individual Harmonics and 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. -
Page 41: Recording Measurements
3.14 RECORDING 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). First, select the function to be measured using the rotary switch, then apply a long press (>... -
Page 42: Pairing The Instrument To The Computer
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. -
Page 43: Recording Data
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 the 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. -
Page 44: Data Storage
3.20 DATA STORAGE The Model 407 captures Trend measurements at a user specified interval. 3.20.1 Trend Measurements The Model 407 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:... - Page 45 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 Micro-Ohmmeters when prompted to select features to install. When the InstallShield Wizard finishes installing DataView, the Setup screen appears.
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Page 46: Specifications
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... -
Page 47: Ac Voltage
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 ±... -
Page 48: Dc Current
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): Accuracy: add 1.5% R to the values in the previous table. -
Page 49: Ac+Dc Intensity
4.2.6 AC+DC Intensity Measurement AC: 1000A Measurement 0.15 to 100.0 to DC or PEAK: Range (2) 99.99A 999.9A 1000 to 1500A (1) Specified Measurement 0 to 100% of the measurement range Range Accuracy (2) ± (1% R +10cts) ± (1% R +3cts) (zero corrected) Resolution 0.01A... -
Page 50: Crest Factor (Cf)
4.2.8 Calculation of the Crest Factor (CF) 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) ±... -
Page 51: Active Dc Power
Specific Specifications in MAX/MIN mode: Accuracy: add 1% R to the values of the previous table. Capture of the extreme: approximately 100ms. 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... - Page 52 Note (4) Any power measured less than 5W is regarded as zero and causes the display of dashes "----" If the voltage is less than 0.15V or if the current is less than 0.15A, the power measured is regarded as zero and causes the display of "----" Note 5 The active powers are positive for power consumed and negative for power generated.
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Page 53: Active Ac+Dc Power
4.2.14 Active AC+DC Power Measurements Measurement 5 to 10.00 to 100.0 to 1000 to Range (2) (4) 9999W 99.99kW 999.9kW 1500kW (1) Specified 1 to 100% of the Measurement 0 to 100% of the measurement range measurement range Range Accuracy (3) 1000A 1000A ±... -
Page 54: Apparent Ac+Dc Power
4.2.16 Measurement of Apparent AC+DC Power Measurement 5 to 10.00 to 100.0 to 1000 to Range (2) (4) 9999VA 99.99kVA 999.9kVA 1500kVA (1) Specified 1 to 100% of the 0 to 100% Measurement measurement range of the measurement range Range Accuracy (3) 1000A 1000A... -
Page 55: Reactive Ac+Dc Power
4.2.18 Measurement of Reactive AC+DC Power Measurement 5 to 10.00 to 100.0 to 1000 to Range (2) (4) 9999 var 99.99 kvar 999.9 kvar 1500 kvar (1) Specified 1 to 100% of the Measurement 0 to 100% of the measurement range measurement range Range Accuracy (3) -
Page 56: Displacement Power Factor (Dpf)
4.2.20 Calculation of the Displacement Power Factor (DPF) 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 "----". -
Page 57: Thdr Specifications
4.2.22 Specifications in THDr Measurement Range 0.0 to 100% Specified Measurement 0 to 100% Range of the measurement range Accuracy ± (5% R ±2cts) in voltage ± (5% R ±5cts) in current Resolution 4.2.23 Specifications in THDf Measurement Range 0.0 to 1000% Specified Measurement 0 to 100% Range... -
Page 58: Environmental Conditions
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS Conditions Operating Storage Temperature -4° to +131°F -40° to +158°F (-20° to +55°C) (-40° to +70°C) Relative humidity (RH) ≤90% up to 131°F (55°C) ≤90% up to 158°F (70°C) MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS Rigid polycarbonate shell with over-molded elastomer Housing covering;... -
Page 59: Compliance With International Standards
COMPLIANCE WITH INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS Compliant with standards IEC-61010-1, Electric safety IEC-61010-2-30, and IEC-61010-2-32: 1000V CAT IV. Electromagnetic Compliant with standard EN-61326-1 compatibility Classification: residential environment Mechanical strength Free fall: 2m (in accordance with standard IEC-68-2-32) Level of protection of Housing: IP54 (per standard IEC-60529) the housing Jaws: IP40 1.800.561.8187... -
Page 60: Environmental Variations
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... -
Page 61: Maintenance
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. To avoid electrical shock and/or damage to the instrument, do not get ... -
Page 62: Repair And Calibration
6 REPAIR AND CALIBRATION To ensure that your instrument meets factory specifications, we recommend that it be submitted to our factory Service Center at one-year intervals for recalibration, or as required by other standards or internal procedures. For instrument repair and calibration: You must contact our Service Center for a Customer Service Authorization number (CSA#). -
Page 63: Limited Warranty
8 LIMITED WARRANTY The Model 407 is warranted to the owner for a period of three years 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.