FLIR Extech Instruments EX840 Manual

FLIR Extech Instruments EX840 Manual

True rms 1000 amp clamp meter with bluetooth

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User's Guide
Extech EX845
True RMS 1000 Amp Clamp Meter with
Bluetooth
SEND
Patented

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  • Page 1 User's Guide Extech EX845 True RMS 1000 Amp Clamp Meter with Bluetooth SEND Patented...
  • Page 2: International Safety Symbols

    This meter is supplied in the Meterlink kit and includes a Bluetooth module designed for use with the Flir T/B200, T/B300, T/B360, T/B400 or i/b60 cameras The combination of a clamp meter and an IR camera is used for electrical power measurement, analysis and documentation. The EX845...
  • Page 3 CAUTIONS • Improper use of this meter can cause damage, shock, injury or death. Read and understand this user manual before operating the meter. • Always remove the test leads before replacing the battery or fuses. • Inspect the condition of the test leads and the meter itself for any damage before operating the meter.
  • Page 4: Meter Description

    Description Meter Description 1. Current clamp 2. Clamp opening trigger 3. Data Hold Button 4. Mode 5. Peak 6. Range 7. DCA Zero SEND 8. MIN/MAX 9. Backlit LCD Display 10. Test lead input jacks 11. IR thermometer and laser pointer (rear) 12.
  • Page 5: Operation

    Operation NOTES: Read and understand all Warning and Caution statements in this operation manual prior to using this meter. Set the function select switch to the OFF position when the meter is not in use. AC Current Measurements WARNING: Ensure that the test leads are disconnected from the meter before making current clamp measurements.
  • Page 6: Resistance Measurements

    Resistance Measurements Note: Remove power before making resistance measurements Insert the black test lead into the negative COM terminal and the red test lead into the Ω positive terminal. Set the function switch to the Ω position. Touch the test probe tips across the circuit or component under test. Read the resistance on the LCD display.
  • Page 7: Type K Temperature Measurements

    Type K Temperature Measurements Set the function switch to the K Temp position. Insert the Temperature Probe into the negative COM and the positive TEMP jacks, observing polarity. Touch the Temperature Probe tip to the device under test. Continue to touch the part under test with the probe until the reading stabilizes.
  • Page 8: Non-Contact Infrared Temperature Measurements

    Non-Contact InfraRed Temperature Measurements Set the function switch to the IR Temp position. Aim the infrared sensor (rear of the meter) at the surface to be measured. Press the button in the center of the rotary function switch to turn on the laser pointer and identify the surface spot to be measured.
  • Page 9: Lcd Backlight Button

    Data Hold To freeze the LCD reading, press the HOLD button. While data hold is active, the HOLD icon appears on the LCD. Press the HOLD button again to return to normal operation. Peak Hold The Peak Hold function captures the peak AC or DC voltage or current. The meter can capture negative or positive peaks as fast as 1 millisecond in duration.
  • Page 10: Bluetooth Communication

    Bluetooth Communication The meter includes a Bluetooth module designed to communicate with the Flir T/B200, T/B300, T/B360, T/B400 or i/b60 cameras The combination of a clamp meter and an IR camera is used for analysis and documentation of temperature and current readings on single and three phase power distribution panels.
  • Page 11 T/B200, 300, 360, 400 Image Edit Entering the camera Preview mode (single press of the image store button). In Preview mode real time data is no longer streamed to the image but it is displayed in a preview box. The data in the box can be applied to the image by pressing the EX845 Bluetooth SEND/Backlight button or the ADD button in the camera’s preview box.
  • Page 12: Maintenance

    Maintenance WARNING: To avoid electrical shock, disconnect the meter from any circuit, remove the test leads from the input terminals, and turn OFF the meter before opening the case. Do not operate the meter with an open case. Cleaning and Storage Periodically wipe the case with a damp cloth and mild detergent;...
  • Page 13: Specifications

    Specifications Function Range & Resolution Accuracy (% of reading + digits) AC Current 400.0 AAC ± (2.5% + 8d) 50/60 Hz 1000 AAC ± (2.8% + 5d) 400.0 ADC ± (2.5% + 5d) DC Current 1000 ADC ± (2.8% + 5d) 400.0 mVAC ±...
  • Page 14 Category IV 600V and Category III 1000V, Pollution Degree 2. Patent notice U.S. Patent 7163336 Copyright © 2012 Extech Instruments Corporation (a FLIR company) All rights reserved including the right of reproduction in whole or in part in any form. www.extech.com...

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