Fieldpiece SC460 Operator's Manual

Fieldpiece SC460 Operator's Manual

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Wireless
Clamp
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OPERATOR'S
MANUAL
Model SC460
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  • Page 1 Fieldpiece Wireless Clamp Meter OPERATOR'S MANUAL Model SC460...
  • Page 2: What's Included

    Receive wireless measurements from Fieldpiece Fieldpiece accessory heads. accessory heads and wireless transmitters from The SC460 clamp meter is built to withstand the anywhere on the jobsite. For instance, receive rigors of HVACR field work with high impact plastic an indoor delta T temperature measurement...
  • Page 3: Quick Start

    Quick Start Specifications Display: 10000 count dual display 1. For electrical testing, connect test leads to black Backlight: 5 minute duration with auto-off. Blue color "COM" and red "+" jacks. Overrange: (OL) or (-OL) is displayed 2. Rotate the dial to your desired measurement. Measurement rate: 3.3 times per second, nominal 3.
  • Page 4 SC660 Press to log measurements in Job Link™. CAT III 600V Deactivate autoranging and move the TRUE RMS AUTO OFF Select The SC460 is loaded with the measurement TYPE K 30V MAX Range H/M/m decimal point as desired. SC660 TEMP parameters essential for HVACR professionals.
  • Page 5: Display Icons

    Display Icons Battery Life Monitor Auto Power Off Enabled High Voltage Warning (>30VAC/VDC) Manual Ranging Data Hold Maximum Minimum Inrush AAC Wireless Enabled (searching if flashing) Wireless Signal Strength Bars Fahrenheit Celsius Continuity Test Diode Test Easy to Read Display Frequency (Hertz) Resistance Test (Ohms) Capacitance Test (farads)
  • Page 6: Test Parameters

    Test Parameters Volts AC (VAC) True RMS (50-500Hz) Test power lines (120, 220, 480VAC), test 24VAC going to controls, and test for transformer failure. Ranges: 1000mV, 10V, 100V, 600V Resolution: 0.1mV Accuracy: ±(1.2% + 10) 1000mV, 10, 100V range ±(1.5% + 10) 600V range Minimum Input Voltage Range: >20 digits Crest factor: ≤...
  • Page 7 Amps AC (AAC) True RMS (50-60Hz) Inrush AAC Current Test any isolated power line. Press SELECT once on VAC/AAC/Hz Inrush mode captures the starting amp draw of a motor. Starting amp position. Read AAC in upper display and VAC on the lower display at the draw can assist in diagnosing a motor before it fails.
  • Page 8 MicroAmps DC (µADC) Microamps for flame rectifier diode test on a heater control. Connect leads between flame sensor probe and control module and turn heating unit on to read µA measurement. When the flame is on, there should be a measurable µADC signal, typically under 10µADC.
  • Page 9 SC56 Resistance (Ω) Used for “ohming out” a compressor. A 0.01Ω resolution is useful to test the resistance between the terminal poles because the values are typically very low. Resistance is default test in this switch position. Ranges: 100Ω, 1000Ω, 10kΩ, 100kΩ, 1000kΩ, 10MΩ, 50MΩ HOLD Resolution: 0.01Ω...
  • Page 10 Temperature Temperature Calibration Plug any Type K thermocouple directly into the meter to measure For accuracies of ± 1°F, calibrate both temperature. Measure outdoor dry bulb temperature for target superheat thermocouples to a known temperature. A glass while at the condensor with the Type K thermocouple input. of stabilized ice water is very close to 32°F (0°C) Cold junction is located inside the meter and allows for accurate and is usually very convenient but any known...
  • Page 11 Switch to . Plug black test lead into the COM (L1) port and red test lead show and Step 1 must to the VΩ (L2 L3) port on the SC460. be repeated. Step 2 With the black lead still on “L1”, move the red test lead to the...
  • Page 12 Expandability test can not be performed and “Err” will show on the top display. Your SC460 is compatible with all Fieldpiece 2 After phase rotation test is complete, press SELECT Accessory Heads. With Fieldpiece Accessory Heads, button to begin a new phase rotation test.
  • Page 13 (European) Wireless Auto-Connection Wireless Compatibility When powered on, SC460 will search for the last connected single-link For Receiving Wireless Measurements: EH4W, ET2W, LT17AW, SC57, wireless partner. If found, SC460 will automatically reconnect. If not found, wireless will stop searching after 2 minutes and an audible beep SC660, SC460 For Sending Wireless Measurements: JL2 Job Link™...
  • Page 14 600V Range H/M/m Select Manual Ranging Range H/M/m SC660 and exit. Press to log an SC460 measurement Select SC660 Range H/M/m CAT III in Job Link mobile app. See Wireless Section for Job 600V Press to disable auto-ranging and set your...
  • Page 15: Safety Information

    Safety Information Do not apply more than rated voltages between input and ground. Never ground yourself when taking electrical Isolate capacitors from system and discharge measurements. Do not touch exposed metal pipes, them safely before testing. outlets, fixtures, etc., which might be at ground Te m p e r a t u re s w i t c h p re ve n t s l e av i n g potential, while taking measurements.
  • Page 16: Fcc Compliance And Advisory Statement

    Advisory Statement for one year from date of purchase from an authorized Fieldpiece dealer. Fieldpiece will replace or repair the defective unit, at its option, subject to This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject verification of the defect.

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