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LIMITED WARRANTY AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY This Fluke product will be free from defects in material and workmanship for two years from the date of purchase. This warranty does not cover fuses, disposable batteries, or damage from accident, neglect, misuse, alteration, contamination, or abnormal conditions of operation or handling.
Table of Contents Title Page Introduction ......................... 1 How to Contact Fluke ....................1 Safety Information ...................... 2 The Clamp Meter ......................8 Electrical Specifications ..................16 Mechanical Specifications ..................17 Environmental Specifications ................. 17...
Introduction The Fluke 305 Clamp Meter (the Product) measures ac and dc voltage, ac current, resistance, and continuity. XWWarning Read "Safety Information" before you use the Product. How to Contact Fluke To contact Fluke, call one of the following telephone numbers:...
Users Manual Or, visit Fluke's website at www.fluke.com. To register your product, visit http://register.fluke.com. To see, print, or download the latest manual supplement, visit http://us.fluke.com/usen/support/manuals. Safety Information A Warning identifies conditions and procedures that are dangerous to the user; A Caution identifies conditions and procedures that could cause Product damage, equipment under test damage, or permanent loss of data.
Clamp Meter Safety Information Carefully read all instructions. Hold the Product behind the tactile barrier. See The Clamp Meter, item . Do not use test leads if they are damaged. Examine the test leads for damaged insulation or exposed metal. Check test lead continuity.
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Users Manual Replace the batteries when the low battery indicator shows to prevent incorrect measurements. The battery door must be closed and locked before you operate the Product. Measure a known voltage first to make sure that the Product operates correctly. Use only current probes, test leads, and adapters supplied with the Product.
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Clamp Meter Safety Information Do not use and disable the Product if it is damaged. Do not use the Product if it operates incorrectly. Before each use, examine the Product. Look for cracks or missing pieces of the clamp housing. Also look for loose or weakened components.
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Symbol Meaning AC (Alternating Current) Earth ground Do not dispose of this product as unsorted municipal waste. Go to Fluke’s website for recycling information. Note DC (Direct Current) This product complies with the Regulation for the Administration of the Recovery and Disposal of Waste Electrical and Electronic Products (China).
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Clamp Meter Safety Information Table 1. Symbols (cont) Symbol Meaning Symbol Meaning Application around and removal Battery from HAZARDOUS LIVE conductors is permitted. CAT III equipment is designed to CAT IV equipment is designed protect against transients in to protect against transients equipment in fixed equipment from the primary supply level, CAT III...
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Users Manual Note The Measurement Category (CAT) and voltage rating of combinations of test probes, test probe accessories, current clamp accessories, and the Product is the LOWEST rating of individual components. How to Clean the Product Regularly wipe the case with a damp cloth and mild detergent. Caution To prevent damage to the Product, do not use abrasives or solvents to clean the Product case.
Clamp Meter Specifications Specifications Electrical Specifications AC Current (Jaw) Range ............. 999.9 A Resolution ..........0.1 A Accuracy ..........2.0 % 5 digits (45 Hz to 65 Hz) 2.5 % 5 digits (65 Hz to 400 Hz) AC Voltage Range ............ 600.0 V Resolution ..........
Users Manual Accuracy ..........1 % 5 digits Continuity Beeper........70 Mechanical Specifications Size (L x W x H) ........(207 x 75 x 34) mm Weight ............. 205 g Environmental Specifications Operating Temperature ......0 C to +40 C Storage Temp .........
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