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- Page 1 CLAMP MULTIMETER F203 E N G L ISH User’s manual...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Clamp Multimeter F203 English CONTENTS PRESENTATION......................7 THE SWITCH ......................... 8 THE KEYS OF THE KEYPAD..................9 THE DISPLAY UNIT....................10 1.3.1 The symbols of the display unit ..............11 1.3.2 Measurement capacity exceeded (O.L) ............12 THE TERMINALS ....................... 12 THE KEYS......................... - Page 3 English Clamp Multimeter F203 CURRENT MEASUREMENT (A)................24 3.9.1 AC measurement ..................24 3.9.2 DC measurement..................25 3.10 STARTING CURRENT OR OVERCURRENT (TRUE INRUSH) MEASUREMENT ............................26 3.11 FREQUENCY MEASUREMENT (H ) ..............26 3.11.1 Frequency measurement in voltage ............. 27 3.11.2...
- Page 4 Clamp Multimeter F203 English You have just acquired an F203 clamp multimeter and we thank you. For best results from your device : read this user manual attentively, observe the precautions for its use. Meanings of the symbols used on the device Danger.
- Page 5 English Clamp Multimeter F203 PRECAUTIONS FOR USE This device complies with safety standards IEC-61010-1 and 61010-2-032 for voltages of 1,000V in category III or 600V in category IV at an altitude OF less than 2000m, indoors, with a degree of pollution not exceeding 2.
- Page 6 Clamp Multimeter F203 English When handling the test probes, crocodile clips, and clamp ammeters, keep your fingers behind the physical guard. As a safety measure, and to avoid repeated overloads on the inputs of the device, we recommend performing configuration operations only when the device is disconnected from all dangerous voltages.
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Page 7: Presentation
English Clamp Multimeter F203 1 PRESENTATION The F203 is a professional electrical measuring instrument that combines the following functions: Current measurement; Measurement of inrush current / overcurrent (True-Inrush); Voltage measurement; Frequency measurement; Continuity test with buzzer;... -
Page 8: The Switch
Clamp Multimeter F203 English THE SWITCH The switch has six positions. To access the , functions, set the switch to the desired function. Each setting is confirmed by an audible signal. The functions are described in the table below. Figure 2 : the switch... -
Page 9: The Keys Of The Keypad
English Clamp Multimeter F203 THE KEYS OF THE KEYPAD Here are the six keys of the keypad : Figure 3 : the keys of the keypad Item Function See § Storage of values, disabling of display Zero correction A 3.9.2 Compensation of the resistance of the leads in the 3.6.1... -
Page 10: The Display Unit
Clamp Multimeter F203 English THE DISPLAY UNIT Here is the display unit of the clamp multimeter: Figure 4 : the display unit Item Function See § Display of the modes selected (keys) Display of the measurement value and unit 3.12... -
Page 11: The Symbols Of The Display Unit
English Clamp Multimeter F203 1.3.1 The symbols of the display unit Symbol Designation Alternating current or voltage Direct current or voltage REL Relative value, with respect to a reference Ref Reference value Storage of the values and hold of the display... -
Page 12: Measurement Capacity Exceeded (O.l)
Clamp Multimeter F203 English 1.3.2 Measurement capacity exceeded (O.L) The O.L (Over Load) symbol is displayed when the display capacity is exceeded. THE TERMINALS The terminals are used as follows: Figure 5 : the terminals Item Function Cold terminal (COM) -
Page 13: Key
English Clamp Multimeter F203 This key is used to: store and look up the last values acquired specific to each function (V, A, Ω, T°, Adp) according to the specific modes previously activated (MAX/MIN, Hz, ΔREL); the present display is then maintained while the detection and acquisition of new values continues;... -
Page 14: Key
Clamp Multimeter F203 English Remark: the key is invalid in the MAX/MIN, HOLD and ΔREL modes. Successive … serve presses on -to select AC or DC. Depending on your choice, the screen displays AC or DC -to cycle through the and diode test modes and to return to the continuity test -to select °C or °F as the unit... -
Page 15: The Max/Min Mode + Activation Of The Hold Mode
English Clamp Multimeter F203 Successive presses on … serve -to activate detection of the MAX/MIN values -to display the MAX or MIN value successively -to return to display of the present measurement without exiting from the mode (the values already... -
Page 16: Key
Clamp Multimeter F203 English Successive …serves presses on long (>2 sec) to enter the True-INRUSH mode -"Inrh" is displayed for 3s (the backlighting blinks) -the triggering threshold is displayed for 5s (the backlighting is steady); -"------" is displayed and the "A" symbol flashes... -
Page 17: The Hz Function + Activation Of The Hold Mode
English Clamp Multimeter F203 2.5.2 The Hz function + activation of the HOLD mode Successive …serves presses on -to store the frequency -to display successively the stored frequency, then the voltage or the current This key is used to display and store the reference value in the unit of magnitude measured, or to display the differential and relative values, in %. -
Page 18: Use
Clamp Multimeter F203 English 3 USE COMMISSIONING Insert the battery supplied with the device as follows: Using a screwdriver, unscrew the screw of the battery compartment cover (item 1) on the back of the housing and open it. Place the battery in the compartment (item 2), taking care to get the polarities right. -
Page 19: Configuration
English Clamp Multimeter F203 CONFIGURATION As a safety measure, and to avoid repeated overloads on the inputs of the device, we recommend performing configuration operations only when the device is disconnected from all dangerous voltages. 3.4.1 Programming of the maximum resistance allowed for a... -
Page 20: Change Of Temperature Measurement Unit
Clamp Multimeter F203 English The value stored by default is 10%, representing 110% of the established current measured. The possible values are 5%, 10%, 20%, 50%, 70%, 100%, 150%, and 200%. 2. To change the threshold, press the key. The value flashes: each press on the key displays the next value. -
Page 21: Default Configuration
English Clamp Multimeter F203 3.4.6 Default configuration To reset the clamp to its default parameters (factory configuration): In the OFF position, hold the key down while turning the switch to , until the "full screen" display ends and a beep is emitted, to enter the configuration mode. -
Page 22: Continuity Test
Clamp Multimeter F203 English CONTINUITY TEST Warning : Before performing the test, make sure that the circuit is off and any capacitors have been discharged. Set the switch to ; the symbol is displayed ; Connect the black lead to the COM terminal and the red lead to «+». -
Page 23: Resistance Measurement
English Clamp Multimeter F203 RESISTANCE MEASUREMENT Warning : Before making a resistance measurement, make sure that the circuit is cold and any capacitors have been discharged. key. The symbol is Set the switch to and press the displayed;... -
Page 24: Current Measurement (A)
Clamp Multimeter F203 English The measured value is displayed on the screen. CURRENT MEASUREMENT (A) The jaws are opened by pressing the trigger on the body of the device. The arrow on the jaws of the clamp (see the diagram below) must point in the presumed direction of flow of the current, from the generator to the load. -
Page 25: Dc Measurement
English Clamp Multimeter F203 The measured value is displayed on the screen. 3.9.2 DC measurement To measure the DC current, if the display unit does not indicate "0", first correct the DC zero as follows: Step 1 : to correct the DC zero Important : The clamp must not be closed on the conductor during the DC zero correction. -
Page 26: Starting Current Or Overcurrent (True Inrush) Measurement
Clamp Multimeter F203 English The measurement is displayed on screen. 3.10 STARTING CURRENT OR OVERCURRENT (TRUE INRUSH) MEASUREMENT Remark : the measurement can be made only in AC or DC mode. To measure a starting current or overcurrent, proceed as follows: Set the switch to , correct the DC zero (§... -
Page 27: Frequency Measurement In Voltage
English Clamp Multimeter F203 3.11.1 Frequency measurement in voltage To measure the frequency in voltage, proceed as follows: Set the switch to and press the key. The Hz symbol is displayed. Select AC by pressing the yellow key until the desired choice is reached. -
Page 28: Temperature Measurement
Clamp Multimeter F203 English 3.12 TEMPERATURE MEASUREMENT 3.12.1 Measurement without external sensor Set the switch to The temperature displayed (blinking) is the internal temperature of the device, equal to the ambient temperature after a sufficiently long thermal stabilization time (at least one hour). -
Page 29: Adapter Function Measurement
English Clamp Multimeter F203 3.13 ADAPTER FUNCTION MEASUREMENT This function makes it possible to connect any adapter/sensor whatever that converts an electrical or physical quantity into a DC or AC voltage, and obtain a direct, immediate reading without applying a conversion factor. -
Page 30: Characteristics
Clamp Multimeter F203 English The value of the measurement is displayed on screen. 4 CHARACTERISTICS REFERENCE CONDITIONS Quantities of influence Reference conditions Temperature: 23°C ±2°C Relative humidity: 45% to 75% Supply voltage: 9.0V ±0.5V Frequency range of the applied signal: 45–65Hz... -
Page 31: Characteristics Under The Reference Conditions
English Clamp Multimeter F203 CHARACTERISTICS UNDER THE REFERENCE CONDITIONS The uncertainties are expressed in ± (x% of the reading (R) + y points (pt)). 4.2.1 DC voltage measurement 60.0V to 599.9V 600V to 1000V Measurement range 0.00V to 59.99V Specified... -
Page 32: Dc Current Measurement
Clamp Multimeter F203 English Specific characteristics in MAX/MIN mode (from 10Hz to 1kHz in AC, and from 0.30V) : Uncertainties: add 1% L to the values of the table above. Capture time of the extrema: approximately 100ms. 4.2.3... -
Page 33: True-Inrush Measurement
English Clamp Multimeter F203 4.2.5 True-Inrush measurement Measurement range 6 A to 600 A AC 6 A to 900 A DC Specified 0 to 100% of the measurement range measurement range Uncertainties ± (5% L + 5 pt) Resolution Specific characteristics in PEAK mode in True-Inrush (from 10Hz to 1kHz in AC): ... -
Page 34: Diode Test
Clamp Multimeter F203 English 4.2.8 Diode test Measurement range 0.000V to 3.199V DC Specified measurement range 1 to 100% of the measurement range Uncertainties ± (1% R + 10 pt) Resolution 0.001V Measurement current 0.55 mA Indication: junction reversed or Display of "OL"... -
Page 35: Temperature Measurement
English Clamp Multimeter F203 4.2.10 Temperature measurement Function External temperature Type of sensor K thermocouple Measurement range -60.0°C to +599.9°C +600°C to +1200°C -76.0°F to +1111.8°F +1112°F to +2192°F Specified measurement 1 to 100% of the 0 to 100% of the... -
Page 36: Environmental Conditions
Clamp Multimeter F203 English 4.2.11.2 In AC mode Measurement range (1) 5.0-599.9 mV 0.60-5.99 V Specified measurement 1 to 100% of the 0 to 100% of the range (2) measurement range measurement range 5.0 mV to 59.9 mV 1% L +3pt ±... -
Page 37: Characteristics Of Construction
English Clamp Multimeter F203 CHARACTERISTICS OF CONSTRUCTION Housing: Rigid polycarbonate shell with moulded elastomer covering Polycarbonate Jaws: Opening: 34 mm Clamping diameter: 34 mm LCD display unit Screen: Blue backlighting Dimension: 28x43.5 mm Dimension: H-222 x W-78 x D-42 mm... -
Page 38: Variations In The Domain Of Use
Clamp Multimeter F203 English VARIATIONS IN THE DOMAIN OF USE Influence Quantity of Range of Quantity influence influence influenced Typical V AC 0,1%R/10°C V DC 0,1%R/10°C 0,5%R/10°C + 2 pt Temperature -20...+55°C 1%R/10°C 1,5%R/10°C + 2pt T°C (0,2%R+1°C)/10°C (0,3%R+2°C)/10°C 0,1%R/10°C + 2pt Hz ... -
Page 39: Maintenance
This instrument should be checked at least once a year. For checks and calibrations, contact one of our accredited metrology laboratories (information and contact details available on request), at our Chauvin Arnoux subsidiary or the branch in your country. REPAIR For all repairs before or after expiry of warranty, please return the device to your distributor. -
Page 40: Warranty
Damage caused by shocks, falls, or floods. 7 DELIVERY CONDITION The F203 clamp multimeter is delivered in its packaging box with : 2 banana-test probe leads, one red and one black ... - Page 41 Tel: +86 21 65 21 51 96 - Fax: +86 21 65 21 61 07 SCANDINAVIA - CA Mätsystem AB USA - Chauvin Arnoux Inc - d.b.a AEMC Instruments Box 4501 - SE 18304 TÄBY 200 Foxborough Blvd. - Foxborough - MA 02035...