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AC/DC CURRENT PROBE E N G L I S H User Manual...
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Statement of Compliance Chauvin Arnoux , Inc. d.b.a. AEMC Instruments ® ® certifies that this instrument has been calibrated using standards and instruments traceable to international standards. We guarantee that at the time of shipping your instrument has met its published specifications.
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Thank you for purchasing an AEMC Current Probe Model J93. ® 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. WARNING, risk of DANGER! The operator must refer to these instructions whenever this danger symbol appears.
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PRECAUTIONS FOR USE These current probes comply with safety standards EN 61010-1, EN 61010-031, and EN 61010-2-032 for voltages of 300V in Category IV or 600V Category III. The protection obtained by the instrument can be compromised if it is used in a way that is not recommended by the manufacturer.
Table of Contents 1. INTRODUCTION .....................4 1.1 Receiving Your Shipment..............4 1.2 Ordering Information ................4 1.2.1 Replacement Parts ..............4 2. PRODUCT FEATURES ..................5 2.1 Description ....................5 3. OPERATION ....................6 4. SPECIFICATIONS ...................7 4.1 Reference Conditions ................7 4.2 Electrical ....................7 4.3 Variations in the Range of Use .............8 4.4 Typical Curves ..................8 4.4.1 Typical Linearity Error in AC vs Current at 50Hz ......8 4.4.2 Typical Phase Error vs Current at 50Hz ........9...
1. INTRODUCTION 1.1 Receiving Your Shipment 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 to be damaged, file a claim immediately with the carrier and notify your distributor at once, giving a detailed description of any damage.
2. PRODUCT FEATURES 2.1 Description The Hall Effect Current Probe Model J93 is designed to measure DC currents up to 5000A and AC currents up to 3500A, without opening the circuit. The Model J93 is powered by a 9V battery. ZERO 300 V CA T IV 600 V CA T III...
3. OPERATION ■ Set the switch to the position to check the battery status. If the battery indicator lights, the battery must be replaced (see §5.3). ■ Set the switch to ON. The indicator lights. ■ Connect the current probe to one of the current inputs on the device.
4. SPECIFICATIONS 4.1 Reference Conditions Quantity of influence Reference Values Temperature 23°C ±5°C Relative humidity 20 to 75% RH DC signal With an AC signal of which the distortion factor is <0.1% AC signal 45 to 65Hz with a DC signal <0.1% Supply voltage J93: 9V ±...
4.3 Variations in the Range of Use Quantity of influence Range of influence Accuracy Temperature 14° to 131°F (-10° to 55°C) < 0.7% / 18°F (10°C) Relative humidity 10 to 90% RH < 0.7% Frequency response DC at 2kHz See curve in §4.4.4 Phase shift DC at 2kHz See curve in §4.4.5...
4.4.2 Typical Phase Error vs Current at 50Hz Phase (°) -0.5 -1.5 -2.5 Current (A) -3.5 1000 2000 3000 4000 4.4.3 Typical Linearity Error in DC vs Current Error (%) -2.5 -5.0 Current (A) -7.5 1000 2000 3000 4000 5000 6000 AC/DC Current Probe Model J93...
4.4.4 Typical Amplitude Error vs Frequency Error (%) Frequency (Hz) 1000 10000 4.4.5 Typical Phase Error vs Frequency Phase (°) Frequency (Hz) 1000 10000 AC/DC Current Probe Model J93...
4.5 Power Supply ■ The power supply of the J93 clamp is provided by a 9V alkaline battery (type 6LF22, 6LR61, or NEDA 1604). ■ The nominal operating voltage is between 6.5 and 10V. ■ The battery life is 70 hours. The typical consumption is 11 mA. ■...
■ For an extended period of non-use or storage, remove the battery from the J93 clamp ■ Indoor use ■ Degree of pollution: 2 ■ Altitude: <2000m 4.8 Safety ■ Electrical safety according to IEC 61010-2-032 for type A sensors. ■...
5. MAINTENANCE Use only factory specified replacement parts. AEMC 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. 5.1 Warning ■ To ensure optimum performance, it is important to keep the probe jaw mating surfaces clean at all times.
5.3 Battery Replacement Disconnect the instrument from any source of electricity. To replace the battery, proceed as follows: ■ Insert a tool, not more than 3mm in diameter, in the hole in the battery com- partment cover. ■ Push to unlock the battery compartment cover, then slide it off. ■...
If the instrument is returned for calibration, we need to know if you want a standard calibration, or a calibration traceable to N.I.S.T. (Includes calibration certificate plus recorded calibration data). Ship To: Chauvin Arnoux , Inc. d.b.a. AEMC Instruments ®...
Service Department (see address below), then return the instrument along with the signed CSA Form. Please write the CSA# on the outside of the ship- ping container. Return the instrument, postage or shipment pre-paid to: Ship To: Chauvin Arnoux , Inc. d.b.a. AEMC Instruments ®...