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Megger DPM1000 User Manual

Megger DPM1000 User Manual

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  • Page 1 DPM1000  Register Power Clamp Meter megger.com/register  Support User Guide megger.com/support English...
  • Page 2 Electrical Specifications section. ■ Do not apply or remove the clamp or test leads on or around uninsulated hazardous live conductors where a potential to cause electric shock, electrical burns or arc flash exists. User Guide www.megger.com...
  • Page 3 Equipment protected by double or reinforced insulation AC Measurement using FCT3450 flexible CT accessory Battery Earth AC measurement Bluetooth Conforms to EU directives Application around and removal from hazardous live conductors is permitted Do not discard this product or throw away. www.megger.com User Guide...
  • Page 4 AC current measurement up to 3000 A using FCT3450 flexible CT accessory ■ 100 k Resistance measurement ■ Continuity beeper ■ Frequency counter ■ Power and power factor measurement ■ Total harmonics distortion ■ Harmonics measurement: 1st to 25th ■ Capacitance capability ■ °C/°F Temperature function User Guide www.megger.com...
  • Page 5 Unpacking and inspection Upon removing your new Power Clamp Meter from its packing, you should have the following items: 1. Megger DPM1000 Power Clamp Meter 2. Test lead set (one black, one red) 3. Test probes (one black, one red) 4.
  • Page 6 The Meter Description 1. Jaw 2. VoltSeek LED 3. Jaw trigger 4. Rotary function switch 5. LCD display 6. Function / Operation push buttons 7. + input terminal 8. Common input terminal User Guide www.megger.com...
  • Page 7 After turning on the meter, the LCD will show Full, hAlf, and Lo to indicate the battery capacity. Auto Power Off After 15 minutes of no activity The meter can operate again by turning it on from the OFF position. www.megger.com User Guide...
  • Page 8 Auto Power Off (APO) disable: Press OK button while turning meter on from the OFF position. Push Buttons Bluetooth LEFT RIGHT UP/DOWN Menu Operation MMA Hz HER MEM LOG A-SAVE SAVE LOAD CLR RATE User Guide www.megger.com...
  • Page 9 When connecting the test leads to the DUT (Device Under Test) connect the common test lead before connecting the live test lead. When removing the test leads, remove the live test lead before removing the common test lead. www.megger.com User Guide...
  • Page 10 Measuring voltage Warning To avoid an electrical shock, hazard or damage to the meter, do not attempt a measurement that might exceed 1000 V DC or AC RMS. User Guide www.megger.com...
  • Page 11 Fixed Barrier hand guard. Do not hold the meter above the fixed barrier - The torch turns on when the clamp jaws open. - Do not clamp round a conductor when the meter is powering up www.megger.com User Guide...
  • Page 12 Set the flexible CT input on the rotary switch on the clamp. Set the FCT3450 range selector to 3000 A/1 mV/A Note: Please follow the above illustrated instructions and measure a known current to ensure that the connection between the two meters is correct. User Guide www.megger.com...
  • Page 13 AC+DC mode: AC+DC RMS value. Note Press MODE button to enter the AC/DC/AC+DC mode. Press MODE button for more than 2 seconds to return to the AUTO SENSE mode. PEAK HOLD (AC mode only) ACV mode >2SEC >2SEC www.megger.com User Guide...
  • Page 14 >2SEC >2SEC >2SEC In PEAK HOLD mode, the meter will save the positive peak value and negative peak value. Positive peak value is displayed in PEAK MAX mode. Negative peak value is displayed in PEAK MIN mode. User Guide www.megger.com...
  • Page 15 If the measured inrush current could be greater than 100 A AC, please set the range to 1000 A prior to activating inrush current. Time Motor on Trigger Motor off point Waiting for trigger After trigger even www.megger.com User Guide...
  • Page 16 Press the HOLD Key > 2 seconds to compensate for any residual magnetism. > 2 Sec - DCA Zero is available in Auto Sense, DC and AC+DC modes. Measuring Frequency (AC mode only) Select the “Hz” icon then press the OK button to enter/exit the frequency measurement mode. User Guide www.megger.com...
  • Page 17 The MAX/MIN/AVG mode can also calculate the average of the readings. >2sec NOTE: Press the HOLD key in Max/Min/AVG mode to stop the meter updating the maximum, minimum and average values. HOLD mode must be turned off to continue updating values. www.megger.com User Guide...
  • Page 18 (harmonics up to the 25th) Hn=RMS of Individual Harmonic ÷ RMS of fundamental ×100%. Press RANGE button to display harmonic order or the value of the harmonic (unit: %). the value of h01 the value of h25 User Guide www.megger.com...
  • Page 19 (The current direction must be the same as the figure below) No sign: Indicates the power flows from the power source to the load. “_” sign: Indicates the power flows from the load to the power source. www.megger.com User Guide...
  • Page 20 No sign: The phase of the current signal is lagging behind the voltage signal (inductive load). “_” sign: The phase of the current signal is leading the voltage signal (capacitive load). Overrange display: OL.U: Voltage overload OL.A: Current overload ± OL kW: Active Power > 1050 kW or < -1050 kW. User Guide www.megger.com...
  • Page 21 Three phase power measurement 3 phase 3 wire balanced / unbalanced Step 1. Set the rotary switch to the “W” position Step 2. Using the MODE button, choose ACW. Load Black Black www.megger.com User Guide...
  • Page 22 3 phase 4 wire balanced / unbalanced Step 1. Set the rotary switch to the “W” position Step 2. Using the MODE button, choose ACW. Load Black Black Black User Guide www.megger.com...
  • Page 23 Phase rotation Phase 1 Phase 2 Phase 3 www.megger.com User Guide...
  • Page 24 ”----” means that the meter is unable to determine the results. d. If the meter displays “LoU”, it is possible that the test leads were removed before completing the full testing procedure. Step 6: To repeat the test, press the OK button again. User Guide www.megger.com...
  • Page 25 Note:- Press MODE button to enter the “ ”, “ “ or “ “ mode. The red LED will turn on, if the resistance of the DUT is < 30 . www.megger.com User Guide...
  • Page 26 To avoid possible damage to the meter or to the equipment under test, disconnect circuit power and discharge all high-voltage capacitors before measuring capacitance. Use the DC voltage function to confirm that the capacitor discharged. Note - The meter will display “diSC” while discharging the capacitor. User Guide www.megger.com...
  • Page 27 Measuring temperature °C / °F Set the rotary switch to the “ “ position. Vent / Pipe K Type Temperature probe Do not take any high voltage measurement prior to making a temperature measurement as °C/°F measurement accuracy may be affected. www.megger.com User Guide...
  • Page 28 The meter can store a maximum of 1000 data entries. To enter MEM mode use the Arrow keys to select the MEM icon and ress the OK button. In this mode you can operate the following options: User Guide www.megger.com...
  • Page 29 To exit MEM mode, use Arrow keys to select the MEM icon and press the OK button. A-Save limit. Function Limit V, A, W, Cap 5 % of range 10% of 100 Hz range 5% of 1k/10kHz range www.megger.com User Guide...
  • Page 30 This feature is unavailable when measuring Inrush Current or Phase Rotation. Download the “Megger Link ” App. Turn on the Bluetooth function of the meter by pressing the Bluetooth button and open the Megger Link App to connect the DCM. The Bluetooth icon of the meter will flash whilst connecting and...
  • Page 31 Press one of the following buttons while tuning meter on from OFF position. UP/DOWN button: Display of the software version. OK button: Disable auto power off. The display shows “AoFF”. LEFT button: Disable active backlight. The display shows “LoFF”. HOLD BUTTON: Display all LCD symbols approx 10 seconds. www.megger.com User Guide...
  • Page 32 The battery has 33% power remaining Replace the battery as soon as the low battery indicator appears to avoid inaccurate readings Battery replacement Caution Remove all test leads from Meter before opening the battery cover or meter case. User Guide www.megger.com...
  • Page 33 0.2 x (Specified accuracy) / °C, < 18 °C, > 28 °C. Over voltage category: IEC 61010-1 600 V CAT IV/1000 V CAT III IEC 61010-2-32, IEC 61010-2-33 Operating altitude: 2000 m (6562 ft) Conductor Size: 40 mm diameter Pollution degree: 2 EMC: EN 61326-1 www.megger.com User Guide...
  • Page 34 For Crest Factor of 2.0 to 2.5, add 2.5% to accuracy. For Crest Factor of 2.5 to 3.0, add 4.0% to accuracy. 3 @ 460 V, 460 A 2 @ 690 V, 690 A AC+DC Vrms Accuracy: same as ACV spec. +DCV spec. User Guide www.megger.com...
  • Page 35 Accuracy does not include accuracy of the Flexible Current Probe. Overload Protection : AC/DC 1000V (3) Peak Hold: Peak MAX / Peak MIN Accuracy defined for: Function Range Accuracy 140.0 V ± (3.0% + 15dgt) 1400 V www.megger.com User Guide...
  • Page 36 ± (5% + 10dgt) 99.9% H13 ~ H25 ± (10% + 10dgt) - If ACV<10 Vrms or ACA <10 Arms, it will display “rdy”. - If the fundamental frequency out of range 45 ~ 65 Hz, it will display “out.F”. User Guide www.megger.com...
  • Page 37 ** The measured value<1.000 kW add 10 digits to the accuracy. Accuracy defined for: ACW: Sine wave, ACV≧ 10 Vrms, ACA≧ 5 Arms Freq. 50~60 Hz, PF=1.00 DCW: DCV ≧ 10 V, DCA ≧ 5 A (8) Power Factor Function Range Accuracy 1.00 ± 5dgt www.megger.com User Guide...
  • Page 38 752 °F ~ 1832 °F - The above specification is assumed at the ambient temperature stability within ±1 °C. In addition, the temperature probe has to be connected to meter for more than 1 hour in advance. User Guide www.megger.com...
  • Page 39 The meter needs 2 hour for stability for any ambient temperature change of more than ± 5 °C. (12) VoltSeek Voltage Range of Sensitivity >100 ~ 1000 V AC (At the top edge of the jaw) Product manufactured in Taiwan www.megger.com User Guide...
  • Page 40 The crossed out wheeled bin symbol placed on a battery is a reminder not to dispose of batteries with general waste when they reach the end of their usable life. For disposal of batteries in other parts of the EU contact your local Megger branch or distributor.
  • Page 41 Some states or countries laws vary, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. Megger Limited Archcliffe Road Dover Kent CT17 9EN Tel: +44 (0) 1304 502 101 Fax: +44 (0) 1304 207 342 www.megger.com www.megger.com User Guide...
  • Page 42 Manufacturing sites Local Sales office Megger Limited Megger GmbH Megger USA - Valley Forge Megger Limited Archcliffe Road Weststraße 59 Valley Forge Corporate Center Archcliffe Road Dover 52074 2621 Van Buren Avenue Dover Kent Aachen Norristown Kent CT17 9EN Germany...