Martindale Electric CM100 Instruction Manual

CM100
FLEX CLAMP METER
Thank you for buying one of our products. For safety and full
understanding of its benefi ts please read this manual before use.
Technical support is available from 01923 441717 and
support@martindale-electric.co.uk.
CONTENTS
1 Introduction
1.1 Inspection
1.2 Description
1.3 Accessories
1.4 Battery Installation
2 Product Specifi c Safety Information
2.1 Precautions
3 Operation
3.1 General
3.2 Low Battery Indication
3.3 Description of Press Buttons
3.4 Description of LCD Symbols
3.5 Auto Power Off
3.6 Display Hold
3.7 Min/Max
3.8 Backlight
3.9 AC Current Measurement
3.10 Position Sensitivity
4 Maintenance
4.1 Battery Replacement
4.2 Calibration
4.3 Cleaning
4.4 Repair & Service
4.5 Storage Conditions
5 Warranty
Specifi cations
Instruction
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GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION: Always read before proceeding.
Warning
These instructions contain both information and warnings that are necessary for the
safe operation and maintenance of this product. It is recommended that you read the
instructions carefully and ensure that the contents are fully understood. Failure to
understand and to comply with the warnings and instructions can result in serious
injury, damage or even death.
In order to avoid the danger of electrical shock, it is important that proper safety
measures are taken when working with voltages exceeding 30V AC rms, 42V AC
peak or 60V DC.
This product must only be used by a competent person capable of interpreting the
results under the conditions and for the purposes for which it has been constructed.
Particular attention should be paid to the Warnings, Precautions and Technical
Specifi cations. Always check the unit is in good working order before use and that
there are no signs of damage to it. Do not use if damaged.
Where applicable other safety measures such as use of protective gloves, goggles
etc. should be employed.
Please keep these instructions for future reference. Updated instructions and
product information are available at: www.martindale-electric.co.uk
REMEMBER: SAFETY IS NO ACCIDENT
MEANING OF SYMBOLS:
Equipment complies with relevant EU Directives
End of life disposal of this equipment should be
in accordance with relevant EU Directives
Caution - risk of electric shock
Caution - risk of danger & refer to instructions
Equipment protected by double or reinforced insulation (Class II)
Alternating current (AC).
Do not apply around or remove from uninsulated hazardous live
conductors, which may render electric shock, electric burn, or arc
fl ash.
1. INTRODUCTION
1.1 Inspection
Examine the shipping carton for any sign of damage. Inspect the
unit and any accessories for damage. If there is any damage then
consult your distributor immediately.
1.2 Description
The CM100 is an AC current meter with a fl exible current sensor
capable of measuring true rms AC current up to 3000A in 3 ranges.
The CM100 is particularly suited to measuring current in awkwardly
shaped or positioned conductors where access by conventional
clamp meters may prove diffi cult.
The CM100/18 is fi tted with an 18" fl exible sensor and the
CM100/60 is fi tted with a 60" fl exible sensor.
Further functions are:
‹ Min/Max indication
‹ Display backlight
‹ Display hold
‹ Auto power off
1.3 Accessories
The CM100 comes with the following accessories:
‹ 2 x 1.5V AAA batteries
‹ Instructions
1.4 Battery Installation
Refer to Section 4.1 (Battery Replacement) for the battery
installation instructions for the CM100.
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