Before operating the device, you must read, understand, and follow all instructions, dangers, warnings, cautions, and notes. FLIR Systems reserves the right to discontinue models, parts or accessories, and other items, or to change specifications at any time without prior notice.
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This symbol, adjacent to a terminal, indicates that, under normal use, hazardous voltages may be present. Double insulation. UL listing is not an indication or a verification of the accuracy of the meter FLIR CM275 USER MANUAL Document Identifier: CM275-en-US_AC GlobalTestSupply www.
Thank you for selecting the FLIR CM275 Imaging Clamp meter with IGM (Infrared Guided Measurement) and Bluetooth®. The CM275 is a True RMS 600A AC/DC clamp meter with a radiometric Lepton Thermal Imaging system, integrated VFD Mode, Inrush Current capture, , Bluetooth®...
Hertz (Frequency) (kilo) (milli) (micro) Out of Range warning Bar Graph Bar Graph overload indicator Meter is measuring voltage > 30 V (AC or DC) FLIR CM275 USER MANUAL Document Identifier: CM275-en-US_AC GlobalTestSupply www. .com Find Quality Products Online at: sales@GlobalTestSupply.com...
The user must enter the battery type (Lithium or Alkaline) in the General Settings menu before use. This allows the meter to display battery status as accurately as possible. Refer to Section 7.1.5, Battery Selection. FLIR CM275 USER MANUAL Document Identifier: CM275-en-US_AC GlobalTestSupply www. .com Find Quality Products Online at: sales@GlobalTestSupply.com...
6.2.5 General Settings Menu Press OK to open the main menu. Press OK at the General Settings icon to access the options. See next section for detailed information on the General Settings mode FLIR CM275 USER MANUAL Document Identifier: CM275-en-US_AC GlobalTestSupply www. .com Find Quality Products Online at: sales@GlobalTestSupply.com...
Press OK to delete all saved images. The meter will ask for confirmation 7.1.11 View HELP Screen Press OK to view FLIR support contact information 7.1.12 Viewing meter component information Press OK to view meter component firmware version information and Laser data: Meter firmware version Lepton®...
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30 times smaller than the distance from meter to spot See Fig. 8-2. ield of View) is 44 degrees (vertical) and 57 degrees (horizontal) see Fig. 8-3 (a) and (b). Fig. 8-2 Distance-to-Spot ratio 30:1 FLIR CM275 USER MANUAL Document Identifier: CM275-en-US_AC GlobalTestSupply www. .com Find Quality Products Online at: sales@GlobalTestSupply.com...
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IR temperature measurement instead of dashes) before radiometric data can be captured. To view radiometric data within captured thermal images, copy the images to a PC and view using FLIR Tools. To view stored images: 1. Press OK to open the Main Menu 2.
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4. The blue dot next to the icon and the VFD display icon will appear 5. De-select the VFD mode by pressing OK again. The blue dot and VFD display icon will switch OFF when de-selected FLIR CM275 USER MANUAL Document Identifier: CM275-en-US_AC GlobalTestSupply www.
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3. Use the up arrow to move the cursor up to the log area of the display (the lower area is for saved images). Scroll left/right to a set and press OK to open it. The list of recorded measurements for the set will appear. FLIR CM275 USER MANUAL Document Identifier: CM275-en-US_AC GlobalTestSupply www.
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Note that a micro USB port is located in the battery compartment. When connected to a PC the CM275 operates in the same manner as an external storage medium where you can drag and drop data logs and images from the ry to a PC.
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Hz display. 8. For VFD mode operation refer to Section 9.4, VFD Mode. 9. For MAX-MIN operation, refer to Section 9.5, MAX-MIN Mode. FLIR CM275 USER MANUAL Document Identifier: CM275-en-US_AC GlobalTestSupply www. .com Find Quality Products Online at: sales@GlobalTestSupply.com...
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6. Turn on the power to the circuit under test 7. When it reaches the threshold, the meter will display the RMS reading for the 100ms integration time. Fig. 9-3 Inrush Current FLIR CM275 USER MANUAL Document Identifier: CM275-en-US_AC GlobalTestSupply www.
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For VFD mode operation refer to Section 9.4, VFD Mode. For MAX-MIN operation, refer to Section 9.5, MAX-MIN Mode. Fig. 9-4 Voltage and Frequency Measurements FLIR CM275 USER MANUAL Document Identifier: CM275-en-US_AC GlobalTestSupply www. .com Find Quality Products Online at: sales@GlobalTestSupply.com...
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Download the FLIR Tools software suite at the link below: http://www1.flir.com/l/5392/2011-06-08/IUUE 1. Any Bluetooth® BLE device running FLIR Tools can find and connect to the CM275. 2. When successful communication between the meter and a remote device or FLIR camera is established, the Bluetooth® icon appears on the meter display.
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±2 C temperature change. 1. Definition from the imminent international adoption of DIN 54190-3 (Non-destructive testing Thermographic testing Part 3: Terms and definitions). FLIR CM275 USER MANUAL Document Identifier: CM275-en-US_AC GlobalTestSupply www.
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All other items are represented as a gray scale value between white and black. The CM275 also offers color images to simulate hot (lighter colors) and cold (darker colors) temperatures.
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As with most electronic products, this equipment must be disposed of in an environmentally friendly way, and in accordance with existing regulations for electronic waste. Please contact your FLIR Systems representative for more details. FLIR CM275 USER MANUAL Document Identifier: CM275-en-US_AC GlobalTestSupply www.
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3 × 1.5 V AA or TA04 rechargeable battery Approximate battery life for thermal imager: hours: Energizer L91 Lithium (Li/FeS hours: Optional Rechargeable Battery: Li-Polymer; FLIR PN: TA04-KIT Calibration: 1-year calibration cycle Operating temperature: 32 to 86°F (0 to 30°C) ( 80% RH) 86 to 104°F (30 to 40°C) ( 75% RH)
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Distance to Spot (D:S) ratio 30:1 Temperature Scanning Continuous Emissivity 4 presets plus a custom setting (0.10 to 0.99) Targeting Displayed Cross hairs pinpoint center of measurement spot FLIR CM275 USER MANUAL Document Identifier: CM275-en-US_AC GlobalTestSupply www. .com Find Quality Products Online at: sales@GlobalTestSupply.com...
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For a crest factor of 1.0 2.0, add 3.0% to the accuracy. For a crest factor of 2.0 2.5, add 5.0% to the accuracy. For a crest factor of 2.5 3.0, add 7.0% to the accuracy. FLIR CM275 USER MANUAL Document Identifier: CM275-en-US_AC GlobalTestSupply www.
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> 600V (rms) at 1000V range for 10Hz ~ 1kHz Hz function at ACV rotary switch: > 6V (rms) for 10Hz ~ 10kHz > 30V (rms) for 10kHz ~ 60kHz FLIR CM275 USER MANUAL Document Identifier: CM275-en-US_AC GlobalTestSupply www. .com Find Quality Products Online at: sales@GlobalTestSupply.com...
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: Approx. 1.8 V. Maximum open circuit voltage for diode: Approx. 1.8 V. Continuity threshold: > Continuity indicator: 2.7 kHz tone buzzer. Continuity response time: <100 ms. FLIR CM275 USER MANUAL Document Identifier: CM275-en-US_AC GlobalTestSupply www. .com Find Quality Products Online at:...
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30.00 A Flex (ACA) 300.0 A ±(1% + 5 dgt) 45 ~ 400Hz 3000 A Additional accuracy for the Flex function is listed in the FLIR clamp adaptor User Manuals (Models TA72_TA74). Table 13.8 Flex Clamp Adaptor Function (Frequency) Function Range Accuracy 600.0 Hz...
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14. Technical Support Technical Support Website https://support.flir.com FLIR CM275 USER MANUAL Document Identifier: CM275-en-US_AC GlobalTestSupply www. .com Find Quality Products Online at: sales@GlobalTestSupply.com...
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