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REFERENCE GUIDE FLIR CM72 and CM74 CLAMP METERS CM72 600A True RMS AC Clamp Meter CM74 600A True RMS AC/DC Clamp Meter ...
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OVERVIEW Turn the function switch to any position to power ON. Turn the function switch to the OFF position to power down. The meter is powered by four (4) 1.5V ‘AAA’ batteries (rear compartment); replace when meter does not power ON. Meter switches OFF after 10 minutes of inactivity (APO). Disable APO by holding the MODE button while powering up. For the diagram at right, see the descriptions below: 1. Jaw opening trigger 2. Hz‐MODE button 3. Backlight/Work light button (CM74); Backlight button only (CM72) 4. Function switch 5. COM (negative ‐) Probe Input jack 6. Positive (+) Probe Input jack 7. DCA Zero and Inrush button (CM74 only); Work light button (CM72) 8. MIN/MAX HOLD button 9. AUTO‐RANGE Button 10. LCD Display 11. Clamp jaw 12. Work Light FUNCTION SWITCH Select this position when connecting a FLIR TA72_TA74 Flex Clamp Adaptor. ...
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FUNCTION BUTTONS Select AC or DC in the Voltage/Current modes. Select Diode or Capacitance; Continuity or Resistance. Select Hz in the AC Voltage/Current/FLEX modes. Select Auto or Manual range mode. In Manual mode, press to change the range (scale); to return to Auto range mode, press and hold for > 2 seconds. Toggle normal and Hold modes. Press for > 2 seconds to enable/disable MIN/MAX mode. While in MIN/MAX mode, short presses step MIN>MAX>MIN. Press and hold for >2 seconds to exit the MIN/MAX mode. For the CM74: Press to enable/disable the display backlight. Press > 2 seconds to switch the Work Light ON/OFF. For the CM72 press to enable/disable the LCD backlight. For the CM72 press to enable/disable the Work Light. CM74 only. In the DCA mode, press to zero the display. In the ACA mode press to enable the inrush current mode. DISPLAY ICONS Meter is displaying maximum reading values. Ampere. Unit of measure for current. Meter is displaying minimum reading values. Volt. Unit of measure for Voltage. Meter is in Auto range mode. Farad. Unit of measure for Capacitance. Meter is in Hold mode. Hertz. Unit of measure for Frequency. Battery voltage. (kilo) ‐3 Auto power off function is enabled. (milli) ...
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Certificate of Conformity and ISO‐9001 Quality USA – NASHUA Management System Support Site FLIR Commercial Systems, Inc. FLIR Commercial Systems, Inc., an ISO 9001:2008 9 Townsend West certified company, hereby certify that our Nashua, NH 03063 USA instruments meet or exceed the specifications stated Telephone +1 855‐499‐3662 in the user manuals. This instrument was produced under the stringent USA – PORTLAND guidelines of FLIR Commercial System’s certified ISO‐ 9001 Quality Management System from design to Corporate Headquarters delivery. All instruments are calibrated and inspected to meet the stated specifications. FLIR Systems, Inc. 2770 SW Parkway Avenue FLIR Commercial Systems, Inc. inspects its incoming Wilsonville, OR 97070 USA shipments using an approved sampling plan with an Telephone: +1 503‐498‐3547 Acceptable Quality Level (AQL). All incoming inspections are performed using test equipment that is traceable to National Standards. Our ISO‐9001 CUSTOMER SUPPORT Quality Management System extends to aftermarket Technical Support Website: support where tested quality procedures are applied http://support.flir.com to customer support, service, calibration and repair Technical Support Email: processes. TMSupport@flir.com ...
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