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 its published specifications. An NIST traceable certificate may be requested at the time of purchase, or obtained by returning the instrument to our repair and calibration facility, for a nominal charge.
Table of Contents ENGLISH ........INTRODUCTION ............2 International Electrical Symbols .........3 Receiving Your Shipment ...........3 Ordering Information ..........3 PRODUCT FEATURES ...........4 Model 500 Control Features ........4 LCD Display ...............5 Hold Button ..............5 2.3.1 Data Hold ............5 2.3.2 Disable Auto-off Function ......5 SPECIFICATIONS ..........6...
● Do not perform resistance and continuity test on a live circuit. ● Use extreme caution when measuring live systems with voltage greater than 60V or 30V ● Use extreme care when working around bus bars and bare conductors. ● Do not use the meter in over range/overload conditions (OL). ● For accurate readings, change the battery when the symbol appears. Clamp-on Meter Model 500 GlobalTestSupply www. .com Find Quality Products Online at: sales@GlobalTestSupply.com...
Save the damaged packing container to substantiate your claim. Ordering Information Clamp-on Meter Model 500 ........Cat. #2117.54 Includes meter, test leads, two 1.5V AAA batteries, user manual and soft carrying case. Clamp-on Meter Model 500 GlobalTestSupply www.
CHAPTER 2 PRODUCT FEATURES Model 500 Control Features MODEL 500 CL AMP METER 600V CAT II 400A 300V CAT III HOLD Ω IEC 1010 600V CAT II POLLUTION DEGREE 2 WARNING TO AVOID ELECTRICAL SHOCK REMOVE ALL INPUTS BEFORE OPENING THE CASE Ω...
HOLD button again. 2.3.2 Disable Auto-off Function • Turn rotary switch to the OFF position • Press and hold down the button, then power the meter ON by selecting a range. • Upon the next power ON, the auto-off function will be reactivated. Clamp-on Meter Model 500 GlobalTestSupply www. .com Find Quality Products Online at: sales@GlobalTestSupply.com...
Accuracy Test Voltage Overload 1.9% of R 400Ω 0.3 to 399.9Ω 0.1Ω 1.5V 600Vrms ± 3cts Continuity ( Range Beeper Test Voltage Overload < 35Ω 1.5V 600Vrms Clamp-on Meter Model 500 GlobalTestSupply www. .com Find Quality Products Online at: sales@GlobalTestSupply.com...
EN 61010 600V Cat. II EN 61010 300V Cat. III Pollution Degree: 2 Installation Categories II (600V), III (300V) *All specifications are subject to change without notice Clamp-on Meter Model 500 GlobalTestSupply www. .com Find Quality Products Online at: sales@GlobalTestSupply.com...
CL AMP METER I N S T R U M E N T S from different 600V CAT II 400A phases) 300V CAT III HOLD CAT II 600V Clamp-on Meter Model 500 GlobalTestSupply www. .com Find Quality Products Online at: sales@GlobalTestSupply.com...
® CL AMP METER I N S T R U M E N T S 600V CAT II 400A 300V CAT III HOLD Ω CAT II 600V Clamp-on Meter Model 500 GlobalTestSupply www. .com Find Quality Products Online at: sales@GlobalTestSupply.com...
® CL AMP METER I N S T R U M E N T S 600V CAT II 400A 300V CAT III HOLD Ω CAT II 600V Clamp-on Meter Model 500 GlobalTestSupply www. .com Find Quality Products Online at: sales@GlobalTestSupply.com...
Open circuit no beep 600V CAT II 600V CAT II 400A 400A 300V CAT III 300V CAT III HOLD HOLD Ω Ω CAT II CAT II 600V 600V Clamp-on Meter Model 500 GlobalTestSupply www. .com Find Quality Products Online at: sales@GlobalTestSupply.com...
CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCE Warning! • Remove the test leads on any input before opening the case. • Do not operate the clamp-on probe without a battery case cover. • To avoid electrical shock, do not attempt to perform any servicing unless you are qualified to do so. • To avoid electrical shock and/or damage to the instrument, do not get water or other foreign agents into the probe. Cleaning • To clean the probe, wipe the case with a damp cloth and mild deter- gent. • Do not use abrasives or solvents. • Do not get water inside the case. This may lead to electrical shock or damage to the instrument. Clamp-on Meter Model 500 GlobalTestSupply www. .com Find Quality Products Online at: sales@GlobalTestSupply.com...
Battery Replacement The clamp-on meter Model 500 is powered by two AA 1.5V batter- ies. The symbol will appear on the LCD display when the supply voltage drops below proper operating range. This indicates that the batteries need to be changed. It is recommended to replace both bat- teries at the same time.
Chauvin Arnoux , Inc. d.b.a. AEMC Instruments Service Department • 15 Faraday Drive • Dover, NH 03820 USA Tel: (800) 945-2362 or (603) 749-6434 (Ext. 360) Fax: (603) 742-2346 or (603) 749-6309 repair@aemc.com Caution: To protect yourself against in-transit loss, we recommend you insure your returned material. NOTE: All customers must obtain a CSA# before returning any instrument. Clamp-on Meter Model 500 GlobalTestSupply www. .com Find Quality Products Online at: sales@GlobalTestSupply.com...
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