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INTRODUCTION 1-1 Unpacking and Inspection Upon removing your new Digital Clamp Meter from its packing, you should have the following items: 1. Digital Clamp meter. 2. Carrying case. 3. Instruction manual. 4. Test lead set (one black , one red). 1-2 Meter Safety Terms as Marked on Equipment .
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Symbols in this Manual This symbol indicates where cautionary or other information is found in the manual. < Battery. 1-3 Front Panel Refer to Figure 1 and the following numbered steps to familiarize yourself with the meter’s front panel controls and connectors.
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5. Trigger — Press the lever to open the transformer jaws. When the pressure on the lever is released, the jaws will close again. 6. Transformer Jaws — Designed to pick up the AC current flowing through the conductor. 7. Hand Guard — Designed to protect user for safety. 8.
SPECIFICATIONS 2-1 General Specifications Display : 3 1/2 Digital Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) with a maximum reading of 1999. Overrange Indication : “1” indicated, show the real value for “V” function and 600A range of “A” function. Measuring Rate : 4 times per second, nominal. <...
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Temperature Coefficient : 0.2 x (specified accuracy) / °C , < 18 °C or > 28°C. Power Requirement : Alkaline 9V. Battery Life : Alkaline 200 hours. Shock Proof : 4 feet drops. Maximum Jaw Opening : 36mm Maximum Conductor Size : 34mm diameter. Size : 200mm (W) x 76mm (L) x 41mm (H) Weight : 360gms (including battery) Accessories : Test leads, battery , manual and carrying case.
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2-3 Electrical Specifications Accuracy is ±(%reading + number of digits) at 23 °C ± 5 °C at less than 75% R.H. (1) AC Voltage : Auto-ranging Overload Range Resolution Accuracy protection ±(1.2% reading + 3digits) 600V 600V r.m.s. 40Hz ~ 500Hz * AC Conversion Type : Average Sensing rms indication.
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(2) AC Current : Auto-ranging Overload Range Resolution Accuracy protection 200A 0.1A ±(1.9% reading + 5 digits) 50/60Hz 800A ±(1.5% reading + 5 digits) 50/60Hz (for 0 ~ 400A) 600A ±(2.5% reading + 5 digits) 50/60Hz (for 400 ~ 600A) * AC Conversion Type : Average Sensing rms indication.
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(3) Resistance : Auto - ranging Max. Open Over voltage Range Resolution Accuracy Circuit Voltage protection 2000Ω 1Ω ±(1.5% reading + 2 digits) 600V r.m.s. (4) Instant Continuity Description : Internal sounder will operate when resistance is less than 50 Ω . (5) Data Hold : Hold display reading for all functions and ranges.
OPERATION This instrument has been designed and tested in accordance with IEC Publication 1010, Safety Require- ments for Electronic Measuring Apparatus and has been supplied in a safe condition. This instruction manual contains some information and warnings which have to be followed by the user to ensure safe operation and to retain the instrument in safe condition.
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7. If the meter is used near equipment that generates electro magnetic noise, the display may be unstable or indicate incorrect measurement values. Maximum rated voltage to earth for voltage measurements terminals is 600V CAT. III. 9. When using the instrument as a Voltmeter or ohmmeter never clamp the jaws around or onto a conductor. TEST EQUIPMENT RISK ASSESSMENT Users of this equipment and or their employers are reminded that Health and Safety Legislation require them to carry out valid risk assessments of all electrical work so as to identify potential sources of electrical danger and...
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3-2 AC Current Measurement 1. Set the function switch to the desired current position. 2. Open the Spring-loaded clamp by pressing the trigger on the right side of the meter. 3. Position the clamp around the wire or the conductor and release the clamp trigger, make sure that the clamp is entirely closed.
MAINTENANCE WARNING : TO AVOID ELECTRICAL SHOCK REMOVE TEST LEADS BEFORE OPENING THE COVER. 4-1 General Maintenance 1. Repairs or servicing not covered in this manual should only be performed by qualified personal. 2. Periodically wipe the case with a dry cloth and detergent do not use abrasives or solvents 4-2 Battery Replacement The meter is powered by a single 9V battery.
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Screw Battery Cover 9V Battery Top Case Bottom Case Figure 2...
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