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- Page 1 User Manual ENGLISH Digital FlexProbes ® Models: 400D-10 400D-14 400D-24 4000D-14 4000D-24 DIGITAL FLEXPROBE ® WITH AEMC INSTRUMENTS ®...
- Page 2 Copyright Chauvin Arnoux , Inc. d.b.a. AEMC Instruments. All rights reserved. © ® ® No part of this documentation may be reproduced in any form or by any means (including electronic storage and retrieval or translation into any other language) without prior agreement and written consent from Chauvin Arnoux , Inc., as governed by United States and International copyright laws.
- Page 3 Statement of Compliance Chauvin Arnoux , Inc. d.b.a. AEMC Instruments ® ® certifies that this instrument has been calibrated using standards and instruments traceable to international standards. We guarantee that at the time of shipping your instrument has met the instrument’s published specifications.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. INTRODUCTION ..............6 1.1 PRECAUTIONS BEFORE USE ..........6 1.2 INTERNATIONAL ELECTRICAL SYMBOLS ......6 1.3 DEFINITION OF MEASUREMENT CATEGORIES (CAT) ..7 1.4 RECEIVING YOUR SHIPMENT ..........7 1.5 ORDERING INFORMATION ............. 7 1.5.1 Accessories ................ 7 2. - Page 5 5. MAINTENANCE ..............18 5.1 CLEANING ................18 5.2 REPLACING THE BATTERIES ..........18 5.3 REPAIR AND CALIBRATION ..........19 5.4 TECHNICAL AND SALES ASSISTANCE ......19 5.5 LIMITED WARRANTY ............. 20 5.5.1 Warranty Repairs .............. 20...
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Page 6: Introduction
1. INTRODUCTION Instruments Digital FlexProbe Thank you for purchasing an AEMC ® ® For the best results from your instrument and for your safety, you must read the enclosed operating instructions carefully and comply with the precautions for use. Only qualified and trained operators should use this product. 1.1 PRECAUTIONS BEFORE USE This instrument is protected against voltages of not more than 1000 V with respect to ground in measurement CAT III or 600 V in CAT IV between the... -
Page 7: Definition Of Measurement Categories (Cat)
1.3 DEFINITION OF MEASUREMENT CATEGORIES (CAT) CAT IV: Corresponds to measurements performed at the primary electrical supply (< 1000 V). Example: primary overcurrent protection devices, ripple control units, and meters. CAT III: Corresponds to measurements performed in the building installation at the distribution level. -
Page 8: Product Features
2. PRODUCT FEATURES 2.1 DESCRIPTION An ideal addition to the electrician’s tool kit, the Digital FlexProbe series can be ® used for T AC current measurements from 20 mA to 4000 A, and are rated 600 V CAT IV. They provide a welcomed solution when accessing electrical conductors is difficult and in tight places. -
Page 9: Control Features
2.2 CONTROL FEATURES 4000 A MODEL 400 TRMS CURRENT METER HOLD HOLD (>2s) Digital FlexProbe ® 1. Flexible sensor - Model 400D (10 in, 24 in) - Model 4000D (14 in, 24 in) 2. Sensor opening/closing lever 3. Shielded lead 4. - Page 10 On the back of the protective housing is a notch for the attachment of a belt clip (optional). With the Multifix magnetic mounting accessory (Cat #5000.44), you can position your Digital FlexProbe anywhere, leaving both hands free. ® The Multifix can be used to: ■...
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Page 11: Operation
3. OPERATION 3.1 MEASUREMENT PRINCIPLE The flexible sensor is based on the Rogowski coil. This principle combines: ■ Excellent linearity with no saturation effect (therefore no heating) Light-weight (no magnetic circuit) ■ 3.2 USE 3.2.1 Connection 1. Press the locking clip(s) to open the sensor. 2. -
Page 12: Freezing The Measurement
If the edges of the signal are too steep, or its peak factor is too large, the device displays OL. 3.2.3 Freezing the Measurement If you want to freeze the display of a measurement, press the HOLD button. The HOLD symbol is displayed. HOLD The device continues to make measurements, but the display is frozen. -
Page 13: Low Battery
3.2.6 Low Battery When the battery voltage drops and the remaining battery life of the instrument is approximately one hour, the symbol blinks on the display. When the battery voltage is too low to guarantee the accuracy of a measurement, symbol lights steadily. -
Page 14: Specifications
4. SPECIFICATIONS 4.1 REFERENCE CONDITIONS Quantity of influence Reference values Temperature (73.4 ± 5.4) °F (23 ± 3) °C Relative humidity (45 to 75) % RH Frequency of the signal (40 to 65) Hz measured Peak factor of the signal √... -
Page 15: Variations In Range Of Use
4.3 VARIATIONS IN RANGE OF USE Quantity of influence Range of influence Battery voltage (1.8 to 2) V Temperature (32 to 122) °F (0 to 50) °C Relative humidity (10 to 90) % RH (10 to 20) Hz (20 to 30) Hz Frequency response (30 to 400) Hz (400 to 1000) Hz... -
Page 16: Typical Frequency Response Curves
4.4 TYPICAL FREQUENCY RESPONSE CURVES (at 39 A 10 % -10 % -20 % -30 % -40 % -50 % 4.5 POWER SUPPLY The device can be powered by either: ■ Two 1.5 V or super-alkaline AAA batteries Two NiMH AAA rechargeable batteries ■... -
Page 17: Mechanical
4.7 MECHANICAL Dimensions: 3.94 x 2.36 x 0.79 in (100 x 60 x 20 mm) Cable Length: 6 ft (1.83 m) Sensor Length: 400D-10: 10 in (250 mm) 400D-24: 10 in (610 mm) 4000D-14: 14 in (350 mm) 4000D-24: 24 in (610 mm) Sensor Diameter: 400D-10: Ø... -
Page 18: Maintenance
5. MAINTENANCE NOTE: Use only factory specified replacement parts. AEMC Instruments ® will not be held responsible for any accident, incident, or malfunction following a repair performed by untrained or unaccredited personnel. Except for battery replacement, repairs should be completed by the AEMC Instruments servcie center or an AEMC Instruments approved... -
Page 19: Repair And Calibration
5.3 REPAIR AND CALIBRATION To ensure that your instrument meets factory specifications, we recommend that the instrument be sent back to our factory Service Center at one-year intervals for recalibration or as required by other standards or internal procedures. For instrument repair and calibration: You must contact our Service Center for a Customer Service Authorization Number (CSA#). -
Page 20: Limited Warranty
5.5 LIMITED WARRANTY The instrument is warrantied to the owner for a period of two years from the date of original purchase against defects in manufacture. This limited warranty is given by AEMC Instruments, not by the distributor from whom it was purchased. This ®... - Page 21 NOTES:...
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- Page 24 10/23 99-MAN 100388 v10 AEMC Instruments ® 15 Faraday Drive • Dover, NH 03820 USA Phone: +1 (603) 749-6434 • +1 (800) 343-1391 • Fax: +1 (603) 742-2346 www.aemc.com © 2012 Chauvin Arnoux , Inc. d.b.a. AEMC Instruments. All Rights Reserved. ®...
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