Fluke i400s Instruction Sheet

Maintenance
XW Warning
To avoid possible electric shock or personal
injury:
•
Before each use, inspect the Current Clamp.
Look for cracks or missing portions of the
clamp housing and output cable insulating
cover and for loose or weakened
components. Pay particular attention to the
insulation surrounding the clamp jaws.
•
Do not use a damaged Current Clamp. If a
clamp is damaged, tape it shut to prevent
unintended operation. A damaged clamp
under warranty will be promptly repaired or
replaced (at Fluke's discretion) and returned
at no extra charge.
If the Current Clamp does not work or perform properly, use
the following steps to help isolate the problem:
1. Inspect the jaw mating surface for cleanliness. If any
foreign material is present, the jaw will not close properly
and measurement errors will result.
2. Verify that the function selection and range on the
Multimeter are correct and adjusted to the sensitivity of
the Current Clamp.
Cleaning
Periodically wipe the case with a damp cloth and mild
detergent.
W Caution
To avoid damaging the Current Clamp, do not use
abrasives or solvents to clean the clamp.
Open the jaws and wipe the magnetic pole pieces with a lightly
oiled cloth. Do not allow rust or corrosion to form on the
magnetic core ends.
LIMITED WARRANTY AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
This Fluke product will be free from defects in material and
workmanship for one year from the date of purchase. This warranty
does not cover fuses, disposable batteries, or damage from accident,
neglect, misuse, alteration, contamination, or abnormal conditions of
operation or handling. Resellers are not authorized to extend any other
warranty on Fluke's behalf. To obtain service during the warranty
period, contact your nearest Fluke authorized service center to obtain
return authorization information, then send the product to that Service
Center with a description of the problem.
THIS WARRANTY IS YOUR ONLY REMEDY. NO OTHER
WARRANTIES, SUCH AS FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE, ARE EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED. FLUKE IS NOT LIABLE
FOR ANY SPECIAL, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR LOSSES, ARISING FROM ANY
CAUSE OR THEORY. Since some states or countries do not allow the
exclusion or limitation of an implied warranty or of incidental or
consequential damages, this limitation of liability may not apply to you.
Fluke Corporation
P.O. Box 9090
Everett, WA 98206-9090
U.S.A.
11/99
2282671
PN
October 2004
© 2004 Fluke Corporation, All rights reserved. Printed in U.S.A.
All product names are trademarks of their respective companies.
Fluke Europe B.V.
P.O. Box 1186
5602 BD Eindhoven
The Netherlands
Instruction Sheet
AC Current Clamp
Introduction
The i400s (hereafter called "Current Clamp") is compatible
with any instrument capable of ac millivolt measurements. It
can accept a standard BNC connector, and has an input
impedance of greater than or equal to 1 M e in parallel with a
maximum of 47 pF. The Current Clamp can also be used with
digital multimeters using a BNC-to-banana jack adapter.
Contacting Fluke
To contact Fluke, call one of the following telephone numbers:
USA: 1-888-44-FLUKE (1-888-443-5853)
Canada: 1-800-36-FLUKE (1-800-363-5853)
Europe: +31 402-675-200
Japan: +81-3-3434-0181
Singapore: +65-738-5655
Anywhere in the world: +1-425-446-5500
USA Service: 1-888-99-FLUKE (1-888-993-5853)
Or, visit Fluke's Web site at www.fluke.com.
To register your product, visit register.fluke.com
Safety Information
XW Read First: Safety Information
To ensure safe operation and service of the
current clamp, follow these instructions:
•
Read the operating instructions before use
and follow all safety instructions.
•
Use the Current Clamp only as specified in
the operating instructions, otherwise the
clamp's safety features may not protect you.
•
Adhere to local and national safety codes.
Individual protective equipment must be used
to prevent shock and arc blast injury where
hazardous live conductors are exposed.
•
Do not hold the Current Clamp anywhere
beyond the tactile barrier, see Figure 1.
•
Before each use, inspect the Current Clamp.
Look for cracks or missing portions of the
clamp housing or output cable insulation.
Also look for loose or weakened
components. Pay particular attention to the
insulation surrounding the jaws.
•
Never use the clamp on a circuit with
voltages higher than 1000 V CAT III or 600 V
CAT IV.
•
CAT III equipment is designed to protect
against transients in equipment in fixed-
equipment installations, such as
distribution panels, feeders and short
branch circuits, and lighting systems in
large buildings.
•
CAT IV equipment is designed to protect
against transients from the primary
supply level, such as an electricity meter
or an overhead or underground utility
service.
•
Use extreme caution when working around
bare conductors or bus bars. Contact with the
conductor could result in electric shock.
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i400s