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22/09/2009 08:45 Page 1 ORDER CODE: EDI-516-3840K MODEL DCM007 Auto Range Digital Clamp Meter - True RMS 1000A AC DC OPERATING MANUAL F F u u n n c c t t i i o o n n s s •...
5163840K_Instructions.qxd 22/09/2009 08:45 Page 2 CONTENT 1. SAFETY INFORMATION ..................2 2. GENERAL DESCRIPTION ..................4 3. DESCRIPTION......................4 4. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS .................. 6 5. SPECIFICATIONS ....................9 6. MAINTENANCE...................... 12 7. PACK CONTENT ....................13 1. G E N E R A L I N S T R U C T I O N S The digital clamp meter has been designed according to IEC1010-1 and IEC1010-2-032 concerning safety requirements for electrical measuring instruments and hand-held current clamps with double insulation overvoltage...
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5163840K_Instructions.qxd 22/09/2009 08:46 Page 3 Auto Range Digital Clamp Meter - True RMS 1000A AC/DC • Follow all safety and operating instructions to ensure maximum personal safety during the operation and to ensure the meter is used safely and is kept in good operating condition.
5163840K_Instructions.qxd 22/09/2009 08:46 Page 4 1.3. Maintenance • Never touch exposed wiring, connections or any live circuit when attempting to take measurements. • Before opening the case, always disconnect test leads from all energised circuits. • Never use the meter unless the back cover is in place and fastened completely.
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5163840K_Instructions.qxd 22/09/2009 08:46 Page 5 Auto Range Digital Clamp Meter - True RMS 1000A AC/DC • H H O O L L D D button - When this button is pushed, the display will keep the last reading and ‘ ‘...
5163840K_Instructions.qxd 22/09/2009 08:46 Page 6 4. O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S 4.1. CURRENT AC Current Measurement 1. Set the rotary dial to ‘A A ~ ~ ’ position (default auto range). 2.
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5163840K_Instructions.qxd 22/09/2009 08:46 Page 7 Auto Range Digital Clamp Meter - True RMS 1000A AC/DC 4.3. AC Voltage Measurement 1. Insert the black test leads into the C C O O M M and red into the V V Ω Ω H H z z input terminals respectively.
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5163840K_Instructions.qxd 22/09/2009 08:46 Page 8 4. The typical voltage drop should be about 0.6V for silicon diode or 0.3V for germanium diode. If the diode is reverse biased or there is an open circuit the reading displayed will be ‘OL’. 4.7.
5163840K_Instructions.qxd 22/09/2009 08:46 Page 9 Auto Range Digital Clamp Meter - True RMS 1000A AC/DC 5. S P E C I F I C A T I O N S 5.1. Accuracy • ±% of reading ±number of least significant digits at 18°C to 28°C, with relative humidity up to 75%.
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5163840K_Instructions.qxd 22/09/2009 08:46 Page 10 AC Voltage RANGE RESOLUTION ACCURACY 10mV ±(1.2% of rdg +5 digits) 400V 0.1V 600V ±(2% of rdg +5 digits) 700V • Input Impedance: 10MΩ. • Frequency range: 40Hz to 400Hz • Overload Protection: 1000V DC or 700V AC RMS 5.4.
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5163840K_Instructions.qxd 22/09/2009 08:46 Page 11 Auto Range Digital Clamp Meter - True RMS 1000A AC/DC • Overload Protection: 250V dc or rms, ac for all ranges 5.6. Frequency RANGE RESOLUTION ACCURACY 40Hz 400Hz 4kHz 10Hz ±(0.1% of rdg +1 digit) 40kHz 100Hz 100kHz...
5163840K_Instructions.qxd 22/09/2009 08:46 Page 12 6. M A I N T E N A N C E 6.1 General Maintenance and Cleaning To avoid electrical shock or damage to the multimeter, do not get water inside the case. Remove the test leads and any input signals before opening the case.
5163840K_Instructions.qxd 22/09/2009 08:46 Page 13 Auto Range Digital Clamp Meter - True RMS 1000A AC/DC 6.3 Fuse replacement • Set the meter to 'OFF' state. • Disconnect test leads from any inputs terminals. • Use the appropriate screwdriver to unscrew the secured back cover and then the battery cover.
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5163840K_Instructions.qxd 22/09/2009 08:46 Page 14 N O T E S...
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5163840K_Instructions.qxd 22/09/2009 08:46 Page 15 Auto Range Digital Clamp Meter - True RMS 1000A AC/DC...
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5163840K_Instructions.qxd 22/09/2009 08:46 Page 16 EDISON The Power Factory, PO Box 14, Wigston, Leicester, England. ISO 9001 Registered Company Edison Products are continuously being developed and improved. All details and illustrations are for guidance and may be subject to change.
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