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- Page 1 GB - User’s manual F401 Clamp multimeter...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS PRESENTATION ......................7 THE ROTARY SWITCH ....................8 THE KEYS OF THE KEYPAD ..................9 THE DISPLAY UNIT ....................... 10 1.3.1 The symbols of the display unit ..............11 1.3.2 Measurement capacity exceeded (O.L) ............11 THE TERMINALS ......................12 THE KEYS ......................... - Page 3 3.10 STARTING CURRENT OR OVERCURRENT (TRUE INRUSH) MEASUREMENT ............................. 25 3.11 FREQUENCY MEASUREMENT (H ) ................. 25 3.11.1 Frequency measurement in voltage.............. 25 3.11.2 Frequency measurement in current.............. 26 3.12 TEMPERATURE MEASUREMENT ................27 3.12.1 Measurement without external sensor ............27 3.12.2 Measurement with external sensor ...............
- Page 4 You have just acquired an F401 clamp multimeter and we thank you. For best results from your device : • read this user manual attentively, • observe the precautions for its use. Meanings of the symbols used on the device Danger.
- Page 5 PRECAUTIONS FOR USE This device complies with safety standards IEC-61010-1 and 61010-2-032 for voltages of 1,000V in category IV at an altitude OF less than 2000m, indoors, with a degree of pollution not exceeding 2. These safety instructions are intended to ensure the safety of persons and proper operation of the device.
- Page 6 As a safety measure, and to avoid repeated overloads on the inputs of the device, we recommend performing configuration operations only when the device is disconnected from all dangerous voltages. MEASUREMENT CATEGORIES Definitions of the measurement categories : CAT II: Circuits directly connected to the low-voltage installation. Example: power supply to household electrical appliances and portable tools.
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Page 7: Presentation
1 PRESENTATION The F401 is a professional electrical measuring instrument that combines the following functions: Current measurement; Measurement of inrush current / overcurrent (True-Inrush); Voltage measurement; Frequency measurement; Continuity test with buzzer; Resistance measurement;... -
Page 8: The Rotary Switch
THE ROTARY SWITCH The rotary switch has five positions. To access the , functions, set the switch to the desired function. Each setting is confirmed by an audible signal. The functions are described in the table below. Figure 2 : the rotary switch Item Function See §... -
Page 9: The Keys Of The Keypad
THE KEYS OF THE KEYPAD Here are the five keys of the keypad : Figure 3 : the keys of the keypad Item Function See § Storage of values, disabling of display Compensation of the resistance of the leads in the 3.6.1 continuity and ohmmeter function Selection of the type of measurement (AC, DC) -
Page 10: The Display Unit
THE DISPLAY UNIT Here is the display unit of the clamp multimeter: Figure 4 : the display unit Item Function See § Display of the modes selected (keys) Display of the measurement value and unit 3.12 Display of the MAX/MIN modes Type of measurement (AC or DC) Display of the selected modes (switch) Spent battery indication... -
Page 11: The Symbols Of The Display Unit
1.3.1 The symbols of the display unit Symbol Designation Alternating current or voltage Direct voltage Storage of the values and hold of the display Maximum RMS value Minimum RMS value Volt Hertz Ampere Ω Milli- prefix Kilo- prefix Compensation of the resistance of the leads Continuity test Diode test Permanent display (automatic switching off de-activated) -
Page 12: The Terminals
THE TERMINALS The terminals are used as follows: Figure 5 : the terminals Item Function Cold terminal (COM) Hot terminal (+) -
Page 13: The Keys
2 THE KEYS The keys of the keypad respond differently to short, long, and sustained presses. In this section, the icon represents the possible positions of the switch for which the key concerned has some action. This key is used to: store and look up the last values acquired specific to each function (V, A, Ω, ... -
Page 14: Key
Successive … serve presses on -to select AC or DC. Depending on your choice, the screen displays AC or DC -to cycle through the Ω and diode test modes and to return to the continuity test -to select °C or °F as the unit This key is used to backlight the display unit. -
Page 15: Key
2.4.1 In the normal mode This key activates detection of the MAX and MIN values of the measurements made. Max and Min are the extreme mean values in DC and the extreme RMS values in AC. R emark : in this mode, the "automatic switching off" function of the device is automatically de-activated. -
Page 16: Access To The True-Inrush Mode ( Set To )
2.4.3 Access to the True-INRUSH mode ( set to This key allows measurement of the True-Inrush current (starting current, or overcurrent in steady-state operation). Successive …serves presses on long (>2 sec) to enter the True-INRUSH mode -"Inrh" is displayed for 3s (the backlighting blinks) -the triggering threshold is displayed for 5s (the backlighting is steady);... -
Page 17: Key
This key is used to display the frequency measurements of a signal. Remark : this key is not working in DC mode. 2.5.1 The Hz function in the normal model Successive …serves presses on to display: -the frequency of the signal measured -the present voltage (V) or current (A) measurement 2.5.2... -
Page 18: Use
3 USE COMMISSIONING Insert the batteries supplied with the device as follows: Using a screwdriver, unscrew the screw of the battery compartment cover (item 1) on the back of the housing and open it. Place the 4 batteries in the compartment (item 2), taking care to get the polarities right. -
Page 19: Switching The Clamp Multimeter
SWITCHING THE CLAMP MULTIMETER The clamp multimeter can be switched off either manually, by setting the switch to OFF, or automatically, after ten minutes with no action on the switch and/or the keys. Thirty (30) seconds before the device is switched off, an audible signal sounds intermittently. -
Page 20: Programming Of The Current Threshold For The True Inrush Measurement
3.4.3 Programming of the current threshold for the True INRUSH measurement To program the triggering current threshold of the True INRUSH measurement: 1. in the OFF position, hold the key down while turning the switch to , until the "full screen" display ends and a beep is emitted, to enter the configuration mode. -
Page 21: Default Configuration
3.4.5 Default configuration To reset the clamp to its default parameters (factory configuration): In the OFF position, hold the key down while turning the switch to , until the "full screen" display ends and a beep is emitted, to enter the configuration mode. -
Page 22: Continuity Test
CONTINUITY TEST Warning : Before performing the test, make sure that the circuit is off and any capacitors have been discharged. Set the switch to ; the symbol is displayed ; Connect the black lead to the COM terminal and the red lead to «+». Place the test probes or the crocodile clips on the terminals of the circuit or component to be tested. -
Page 23: Resistance Measurement Ω
RESISTANCE MEASUREMENT Ω Warning : Before making a resistance measurement, make sure that the circuit is cold and any capacitors have been discharged. key. The Ω symbol is Set the switch to and press the displayed; Connect the black lead to the COM terminal and the red lead to « + »; Place the test probes or the crocodile clips on the terminals of the circuit or component to be measured ;... -
Page 24: Current Measurement (A)
The measured value is displayed on the screen. CURRENT MEASUREMENT (A) The jaws are opened by pressing the trigger on the body of the device. The arrow on the jaws of the clamp (see the diagram below) must point in the presumed direction of flow of the current, from the generator to the load. -
Page 25: Starting Current Or Overcurrent (True Inrush) Measurement
3.10 STARTING CURRENT OR OVERCURRENT (TRUE INRUSH) MEASUREMENT To measure a starting current or overcurrent, proceed as follows: Set the switch to then encircle only the conductor concerned with the clamp. Effect a long press on the key. The InRh symbol is displayed, then the triggering threshold. -
Page 26: Frequency Measurement In Current
The measured value is displayed on the screen. 3.11.2 Frequency measurement in current Set the switch to and press the key. The Hz symbol is displayed. Encircle only the conductor concerned with the clamp. The measured value is displayed on the screen. -
Page 27: Temperature Measurement
3.12 TEMPERATURE MEASUREMENT 3.12.1 Measurement without external sensor Set the switch to The temperature displayed (blinking) is the internal temperature of the device, equal to the ambient temperature after a sufficiently long thermal stabilization time (at least one hour). 3.12.2 Measurement with external sensor The device measures the temperature using a K thermocouple. -
Page 28: Characteristics
4 CHARACTERISTICS REFERENCE CONDITIONS Quantities of influence Reference conditions Temperature: 23°C ±2°C Relative humidity: 45% to 75% Supply voltage: 6.0V ±0.5V Frequency range of the applied signal: 45–65Hz Sine wave: pure √2 Peak factor of the applied alternating signal: Position of the conductor in the clamp: centred Adjacent conductors: none... -
Page 29: Ac Voltage Measurement
Note (1) Above 1000V, a repetitive beep indicates that the voltage being measured is greater than the safety voltage for which the device is guaranteed. 4.2.2 AC voltage measurement Measurement 0.15V to 100.0V to 1000V RMS range 99.99V 999.9V 1400V peak (1) Specified measurement 0 to 100% of the measurement range... -
Page 30: True-Inrush Measurement
Note (1) Bandwidth in AC = 2 kHz Note (2) Any value between zero and the min. threshold of the measurement range (0.25A) is forced to “----“ on the display. Residual current at zero <150mA. Specific characteristics in MAX/MIN mode (from 10Hz to 1kHz in AC, from 0.30A): •... -
Page 31: Diode Test
Note (1) Above the maximum display value, the display unit indicates "OL". - The "-" and "+" signs are not managed. Specific characteristics in MAX/MIN mode: • Uncertainties: add 1% R to the values of the table above. • Capture time of the extrema: approximately 100ms. 4.2.7 Diode test Measurement range... -
Page 32: Temperature Measurement
Specific characteristics in MAX/MIN mode MAX-MIN (from 10Hz to 5kHz in voltage and from 10Hz to 1kHz in current): • Uncertainties: add 1% R to the values of the table above. • Capture time of the extrema: approximately 100ms. 4.2.9 Temperature measurement Function External temperature... -
Page 33: Characteristics Of Construction
CHARACTERISTICS OF CONSTRUCTION Housing Rigid polycarbonate shell with moulded elastomer covering Polycarbonate Jaws Opening: 48 mm Clamping diameter: 48 mm LCD display unit Screen Blue backlighting Dimension: 41 x 48 mm Dimension H-272 x W-92 x D-41 mm Weight 600g (with the batteries) -
Page 34: Power Supply
POWER SUPPLY Batteries 4x1,5V LR6 Mean life >350 hours (without backlighting) Duration of operation before After 10 minutes without action on the switch automatic switching off and/or keys COMPLIANCE WITH INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS Compliant with standards IEC-61010-1, IEC-61010-2- 30, and IEC-61010-2-32: Electric safety 1000V CAT-IV. -
Page 35: Variations In The Domain Of Use
VARIATIONS IN THE DOMAIN OF USE Influence Quantity of Range of Quantity influence influence influenced Typical V AC 0,1%R/10°C V DC 0,1%R/10°C 0,5%R/10°C + 2 ct Temperature -20...+55°C 1%R/10°C 1,5%R/10°C + 2ct T°C (0,2%R+1°C)/10°C (0,3%R+2°C)/10°C 0,1%R/10°C + 2ct Hz Ω 0,1%R/10°C + 3ct Humidity 10%...90%RH... -
Page 36: Maintenance
5 MAINTENANCE The instrument has no parts that can be replaced by personnel who are not trained and approved. Any non-approved repair or other work, or replacement of a part by an "equivalent", may severely compromise safety. CLEANING • Disconnect everything connected to the device and set the switch to OFF. •... -
Page 37: Warranty
• Damage caused by shocks, falls, or floods. 7 DELIVERY CONDITION The F401 clamp multimeter is delivered in its packaging box with : • 2 banana-banana leads, one red and one black •...