Ac Current (Flexible Current Probe) - Fluke 381 User Manual

5. View the reading on the display.
Current flowing in opposite directions cancels each other. If current is moving in
opposite directions, place one conductor into the clamp at a time. See

AC Current (Flexible Current Probe)

To prevent possible electrical shock or personal injury, do not apply the Flexible
Current Probe around or remove from HAZARDOUS LIVE conductors. Take special
care during fitting and removal of the Flexible Current Probe. De-energize the
installation under test or wear suitable protective clothing.
To use the Flexible Current Probe, follow these instructions:
1. Connect the Flexible Current Probe to the Meter. See
2. Connect the flexible part of the Flexible Current Probe around the conductor. If opening the
end of the Flexible Current Probe to make the connection, make sure that you close and
latch it. See the detail in
Probe lock snap into place.
When measuring current, center the conductor in the Flexible Current Probe. If
possible, avoid taking measurements close to other current-carrying conductors.
Figure 2.
Note
Figure 2. Current Measurement with Jaw
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1000 V
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600 V 1000 A
XW Warning
Figure 3. You should be able to hear and feel the Flexible Current
Note
Remote Display True-rms Clamp Meter
Figure 3.
Measurements
Figure 2.
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