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Thank you for purchasing an AEMC current probe. For best results from your instrument and for your safety, read the enclosed operating instructions carefully and comply with the precautions for use. These Measurement category IV corresponds to measurements taken at the source of low-voltage installations.
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The protection assured by the current probe can be compromised if it is used in a way that is not recommended by the manufacturer. Comply with the rated maximum voltage and current, and the measurement category. Do not use the current probe on networks where the voltage or Comply with the conditions of use (e.g.
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1.1 Receiving Your Shipment..............4 1.2 Ordering Information................4 2.1 Control Features ...................5 2.1.1 AmpFlex Models 193-24-BK, 193-36-BK & 196-24-BK ..5 ® 2.1.2 MiniFlex ® Model MA193-BK .............6 2.1.3 AC/DC Current Probe Model J93 ..........7 2.1.4 AC Current Probe Models MN93-BK & MN193-BK....8 2.1.5 AC Current Probe Model MR193-BK........9 2.1.6 AC Current Probe Model SL261 ..........10 2.1.7 AC Current Probe Model SR193-BK ........11...
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Upon receiving your shipment, make sure that the contents are consistent with the packing list. Notify your distributor of any missing items. If the equipment appears at once, giving a detailed description of any damage. Save the damaged packing container to substantiate your claim. The current probes in this manual are compatible only with AEMC ®...
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Flexible sensor Sensor opening connector Shielded lead Custom 4-pin input connector (available standard or IP 67 compliant, depending on instrument) Current Probes & Sensors for Power Quality Meters 1.800.561.8187 information@itm.com www. .com...
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Flexible sensor Sensor opening device Shielded lead Custom 4-pin input connector Current Probes & Sensors for Power Quality Meters 1.800.561.8187 information@itm.com www. .com...
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Jaws 4-point CA connector Safety guard Zero adjustment knob Power ON/ Low battery indicator Three-position switch: ON, OFF, battery test Current Probes & Sensors for Power Quality Meters 1.800.561.8187 information@itm.com www. .com...
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Jaws Protective guard Two-position range switch (MN193 only) Jaw opening lever Shielded lead Custom 4-pin input connector Current Probes & Sensors for Power Quality Meters 1.800.561.8187 information@itm.com www. .com...
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Jaws Protective guard Jaw opening lever Two-position range switch Shielded lead Zero adjustment Custom 4-pin input connector Current Probes & Sensors for Power Quality Meters 1.800.561.8187 information@itm.com www. .com...
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Jaws Zero adjust knob Range selection switch Battery compartment screw Battery compartment cover BNC Adapter (sold separately - Cat. #2140.40) Current Probes & Sensors for Power Quality Meters 1.800.561.8187 information@itm.com www. .com...
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Jaws Protective guard Jaw opening lever Shielded lead Custom 4-pin input connector Current Probes & Sensors for Power Quality Meters 1.800.561.8187 information@itm.com www. .com...
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in a conductor or bus bar without opening the circuit. They also insulate the user from dangerous voltages in the circuit. The choice of current probe or sensor to be used depends on the amperage to be measured and the diameter of the cables or size of the bus bar. For three-phase measurements, use the color-coded ID markers to associate system.
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Press the jaw opening lever on the probe to open the jaws. Clamp the probe around the conductor to be tested. For best results, center the conductor in the jaws of the clamp. ® ® AmpFlex ® : Press simultaneously on both sides of the opening connector. MiniFlex ®...
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instrument with which they are used with. " " " " " (1) 10 to 6500A for Models 8435 and 8436 (2) 200mA to 10,000A measurement range for the PEL 100 Series. Battery: 9V Alkaline NEDA 1604A, 6LR61 Battery Life: MR193 - 100H typical SL261 - 55H typical J93 - 70H typical Battery life is twice the typical value when using Lithium batteries...
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Protection index IP 40 for the probes and IP 30 jaws open, according to IEC 60 529 IP 65 for the AmpFlex ® according to IEC 60 529 IK 04 according to IEC 50102 Drop test: According to IEC 61010-1 Electrical safety according to IEC 61010-2-032.
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® will not be held responsible for any accident, incident, or malfunction following a repair done other than by its service center or by an approved repair center. Use a soft cloth, dampened with soapy water. Rinse with a damp cloth and dry rapidly with a dry cloth.
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Insert a tool, not more than 3mm in diameter, in the hole in the battery compartment cover. Remove it completely by hand. Remove the battery and the shim from the compartment. Place the new battery in the compartment with the polarity as indicated on the label.
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that it be scheduled back to our factory Service Center at one-year intervals for recalibration, or as required by other standards or internal procedures. You must contact our Service Center for a Customer Service Authorization Number (CSA#). This will ensure that when your instrument arrives, it will be tracked and processed promptly.
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The current probes and sensors are warranted to the owner for a period of two years from the date of original purchase against defects in manufacture. This lim- ited warranty is given by AEMC Instruments, not by the distributor from whom it ®...
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99-MAN 100391 v Chauvin Arnoux ® , Inc. d.b.a. AEMC ® Instruments 1.800.561.8187 information@itm.com www. .com...
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