AEMC Instruments AEMC 565 Clamp
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1. TRMS LEAKAGE CURRENT CLAMP ON METER 565 Sonore WIDE KHz TRMS LEAKAGE CURRENT METER O10 1 800 561 8187 www F TE com information itm com J AEMC User Manual INSTRUMENTS 1 800 56 1 8187 ww IT com 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 The recommended calibration interval for this instrument is 12 months and begins on the date of receipt by the customer For recalibration please use our calibration services Refer to our repair and calibration section at www aemc com Serial Catalog 2117 56 Model 565 Please fill in the appropriate date as indicated Date Received Date Calibration Due E AEMC INSTRUMENTS www aemc com information itm com Table of Contents 1 INTRODUCTION 2 2 2xs0sssssesaziaa 3 1 1 International Electrical Symbols 4 1 2 Receiving Your Shipment 4 1 3 Ordering Information 4 2 PRODUCT FEATURES 11 1 2 212. 1 Measure branch leakage current leakage from all 1 800 561 8187 we BE com information itm com 2 Measure leakage current on load 3 Measure leakage current on load to Ground Earth Clamp on Meter Model 565 15 Two Phase BDB 1 Measure branch leakage current leakage from all loads on branch 1 800 561 8187 ww d 0 com informationGitm com 3 Measure leakage current on load to Ground Earth 16 Clamp on Meter Model 565 Three Phase 4 Wire 1 Measure branch leakage current leakage from all loads on branch Measure leakage current on load 3 Measure leakage current on load to Ground Earth NOTE These drawings are for reference only Jaw size may not permit all measurements Contact AEMC Instruments for other leakage current probes 1 800 561 8187 www IT com information itm com Clamp on Meter Model 565 17 4 3 AC Volt Measurement WARNING Maximum Input Voltage is 600Vac Do not exceed this voltage to avoid electrical shock and or damage to the instrument e Turn the rotary range switch to the Vac range e Insert the red test lead to the red input jack and the black lead to the black COM input jack Bring the test probe tips into contact with the test points A WARNING Immediately remove the leads from the conductor if OL is displayed I 1 800 561 8187 www ECM com information itm com un 18 Clamp on Meter Model 565 4
3. 5 2 1 Descriptio sicrie 5 2 2 Model 565 Control Features 6 2 3 ECD Display 7 2 4 Button Functions aa 8 2 4 1 HOLD Button 8 2 4 2 Backlight Button 8 2 4 3 MAX Button 9 2 4 4 Zero Relative Button 9 2 4 5 Auto OFF i 9 3 SPECIFICATIONS 1 21 1 10 3 1 Electrical Specifications 10 3 2 Mechanical Specifications 12 3 3 Environmental Specifications 12 3 4 Safety SpecificationS 12 4 OPERATION s ssssvssssszssssss2 13 4 1 Precautions Before Use 13 4 2 AC Current Measurement s 1100u 14 4 2 1 Leakage Current 1 800 561 8187 www GMD com information itm com 4 3 AC Volt Measurement 18 Clamp on Meter Model 565 1 4 4 DC Volt Measurement 19 4 5 Resistance Measurement 20 4 6 Continuity Measurement 21 4 7 Frequency Measuring Using Current INpuUt ui 22 4 8 Frequency Measuring Using Voltage Input 23 5 MAINTENANCE s 2 s22s 2 24 5 1 Warmimng ui 24 6 2 Cleaning E 24 5 3 Battery Replacement 25 Repair and Calibration i 26 Technical and Sales Assistance 26 L
4. instrument pm Technical and Sales Assistance n If you are experiencing any technical problems or require any assistance with the proper operation or application of your instrument please call mail fax or e mail our technical support hotline Chauvin Arnoux Inc d b a AEMC Instruments 200 Foxborough Boulevard Foxborough MA 02035 USA Phone 800 343 1391 or 508 698 2115 Fax 508 698 2118 E mail techsupport aemc com www aemc com MATE Na nat nhin Inatmimanta ta ans Canvbharasabh MA 1 800 561 8187 www ie iM com information itm com 26 Clamp on Meter Model 565 Limited Warranty ne The Model 565 is warranted to the owner for a period of one year from the date of original purchase against defects in manufacture This limited warranty is given by AEMC Instruments not by the distributor from whom it was purchased This warranty is void if the unit has been tampered with abused or if the defect is related to service not performed by AEMC Instruments For full warranty coverage detail and registration go to www aemc com What AEMC Instruments will do If a malfunction occurs within the one year period you may return the instrument to us for repair provided we have your warranty registration information on file or a proof of purchase AEMC Instruments will at its option repair or replace the faulty material REGISTER ONLINE AT www aemc com pn Warranty Repairs m What you must do to re
5. the symbol preceding instructions indicates that if the instructions are not followed bodily injury installation sample and product damage may result gt Gs A Risk of electric shock The voltage at the parts marked with this symbol may be dangerous 1 2 Receiving Your Shipment Upon receiving your shipment make sure that the con tents are consistent with the packing list Notify your dis tributor of any missing items If the equipment appears to be damaged file a claim immediately with the carrier and notify your distributor at once giving a detailed descrip tion of any damage Save the damaged packing container to substantiate your claim 1 3 Ordering Information Clamp on Meter Model 565 Cat 2117 56 Includes meter test leads two 1 5V AAA LRO3 batter ies user manual and soft carrying case 1 3 1 Accessories and Replacement Parts I aade PTI 30 Cat 2112 Q 1 800 561 8187 www EM com information itm com 4 Clamp on Meter Model 565 CHAPTER 2 PRODUCT FEATURES 2 1 Description The TRMS Clamp on Meter Model 565 is designed to measure low AC currents which are typically leakage cur rents in ground conductors Low currents are measured on the 60mA and 600mA ranges Note the high sensitivity of the probe 10uA and 100HA This is possible through special jaw construction and in particular critical shield ing of the jaws At low measurement levels shielding out noise is critical for lo
6. 1 800 561 8187 ww IT com information itm com af ON gt 8 Rotary range selector switch 6 Clamp on Meter Model 565 2 3 LCD Display AUTO HOLD ZERO N MAX aKO KI LI Cl Cina KI LI LI LI 50 60Hz WIDE KHz Low Battery Auto off Indicator AC lees DC Auto Range Max Hold Data Hold Zero Indicator Continuity and Resistance Voltage Indicator mAA Current Indicator Frequency Indicator 50 60Hz WIDE Filter Indicator OL Overrange 1 800 561 8187 www EM com information itm com Clamp on Meter Model 565 7 2 4 Button Functions 2 4 1 HOLD Button This button has two functions First Function HOLD feature This function locks holds the present displayed value e To activate press the HOLD button during the mea surement The HOLD symbol appears and the mea surement is locked To deactivate press the HOLD button again Second Function Frequency Selector feature When high frequencies from equipment such as invert ers are presented in the circuit under test this instrument measures AC current not just for only 50Hz or 60Hz but harmonic frequency as well To eliminate the effect of such high frequency noise and measure only the AC current of 50Hz or 60Hz fundamen tal frequency a high cut filter is built in this instrument To activate the Frequency Selector feature press and hold down the HOLD button for approx 2 seconds until the 50 60Hz symbol displays e To deactivate press an
7. 4 DC Volt Measurement WARNING Maximum Input Voltage is 600Vbc Do not exceed this voltage to avoid electrical shock and or damage to the instrument e Turn the rotary range switch to the Vie range Insert the red test lead to the red input jack and the black lead to the black COM input jack Bring the test probe tips into contact with the test points ZN WARNING Immediately remove the leads from the conductor if GL is displayed be sat noo O 1 800 561 8187 www EM com information itm com Clamp on Meter Model 565 19 4 5 Resistance Measurement e Turn the rotary range switch to the O range Insert the red test lead to the red input jack and the black lead to the black COM input jack Bring the test probe tips into contact with the sample under test A WARNING When testing Resistance make sure that there is no power in the tested sample or circuit dead circuit Also make sure the cur rent is fully discharged This may be checked by using the voltage functions a Glow caru toon Pras 28a 5060Hz HOLD O 1 800 561 8187 woe EM com information itm com 20 Clamp on Meter Model 565 4 6 Continuity Measurement e Turn the rotary range switch to the O range Insert red test lead to the red input jack and the black lead to the black COM input jack e Bring the test probe tips into contact
8. Input Impedance 1MO lt 50pF DC Voltage Range Res Accuracy Max 600V 0 1V 1 Rdg 3cts 660Vrms Input Impedance 1MO Hz Frequency Auto ranging Function Range Res Sensitivity Accuracy 0 to 100Hz 0 1Hz M A Hz 10mArms min 100 to 1kHz 1Hz 0 5 Rdg Oto 100Hz 0 1Hz M 2cts V Hz 5Vrms min 100 to 1kHz 1Hz Max Protection 660Vrms 150Arms Resistance Ohms 0 Range Res Accuracy Test Voltage Overload 1kQ 0 10 1 Rdg 3cts 3 3Voc max 660Vrms Continuity Range Res Buzzer Test Voltage Overload 1kO 0 10 lt 350 250 3 3Vocmax 660Vrms Overload L is displayed and buzzer will sound MAX Sample Rate nem ww IT com 1100 ms information itm com Power Supply Two 1 5V AAA LRO3 alkaline batteries Clamp on Meter Model 565 11 Low Battery Indication The E symbol is displayed when battery is below the required voltage Battery Life 45 hrs approx Auto Power Off 10 minutes approx with over ride 3 2 Mechanical Specifications Digital Display 4 digit LCD display 9999 max Display Backlight LED with backlight 180s Auto OFF Jaw Opening Size 1 10 28mm Dimensions 8 5 x 2 5 x 1 18 218 x 64 x 30mm Weight 10 oz 280g with batteries 3 3 Environmental Specifications Altitude 2000m 6000ft Operating Temperature 32 to 104 F 0 to 40 C lt 80 RH non condensing Storage Temperature 14 to 140 F 10 to 60 C lt 70 RH battery removed 3 4 Safety Spe
9. RNING When performing a Frequency measurement you should either use the voltage signal or current signal but never both together If both sources are applied an error reading will occur ei eer eo west 1 800 561 8187 www UB com information itm com __ Clamp on Meter Model 565 23 CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCE 5 1 A Warning Remove the test leads from any input and sample before opening the case Remove the clamp from any circuit 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 instru ment do not get water or other foreign agents into the probe 5 2 Cleaning 1 800 561 8187 www PE TIM com information itm com To clean the probe wipe the case with a damp cloth and mild detergent Do not use abrasives or solvents Do not get water inside the case This may lead to electrical shock or damage to the instrument Thoroughly dry all parts before using again 24 Clamp on Meter Model 565 5 3 Battery Replacement The F symbol will appear on the LCD display when the voltage drops below proper operating range This indi cates that the batteries need to be changed It is recommended to replace both batteries at the same time e The meter must be in the OFF position and discon nected from any circuit or i
10. amp on Meter Model 565 9 CHAPTER 3 SPECIFICATIONS Reference Conditions Accuracy given at 73 F 9 F 80 RH Con ductor Centered in A Sine wave 48 65Hz No AC Magnetic Field External Magnetic Field lt 40A m True RMS no DC component for V A and mA accuracy are specified from 5 to 100 of range Accuracy add 1 of Reading on Crest Factor 1 4 lt CF lt 3 at full scale amp CF lt 6 at mid scale 3 1 Electrical Specifications mA Current TRMS Auto ranging Range Res Accuracy Max 60mA 10uA 1 2 Rdg Scts 50 to 60Hz 2 5 Rdg 5cts 50 to 500Hz 150Arms 600mA 100HA 3 5 Rdg 10cts 500 to 3kHz Max Voltage to Ground 600V AC Current TRMS Auto ranging Range Res Accuracy Max 1 2 Rdg Scts 50 to 60Hz 10A 1mA 2 5 Rdg 5cts 50 to 500Hz 3 5 Rdg 10cts 500 to 3kHz 1 2 Rdg Scts 50 to 60Hz 2 5 Rdg 5cts 50 to 500Hz AMS 100A 10mA 3 5 Rdg 10cts 500 to 3kHz 80 to 100A 5 0 Rdg 5cts 50 60Hz Max Voltage to Ground 600V 1 800 561 8187 DE Co Icom information itm com 10 Clamp on Meter Model 565 1 800 561 8187 AC Voltage TRMS Range Res Accuracy Max 1 0 Rdg 5cts 50 to 60Hz 600V 0 1V 1 2 Rdg 5cts 50 to 500Hz 660Vrms 2 5 Rdg 5cts 500 to 3kHz Max Voltage to Ground 600V
11. cifications EN 61010 1 Ed 2001 EN 61010 2 032 Ed 2003 600V Cat III Double Insulation Pollution Degree 2 Alli ZANO 1 800 561 8187 www ECM com information itm com CE 12 Clamp on Meter Model 565 CHAPTER 4 OPERATION 4 1 Precautions Before Use A A IMPORTANT WARNING A DO NOT touch the voltage input jacks when measuring current e DO NOT measure current while the test leads are connected to the input jacks DO NOT touch the jaws magnetic core when measuring voltage 1 800 561 8187 www EM com information itm com Clamp on Meter Model 565 13 4 2 AC Current Measurement A Remove test leads before measuring current e Turn the range switch to the AA or mA range e Press the lever to open the jaws e Clamp the jaws around the conductor to be measured e To freeze the reading push the HOLD button Push the button again to release A Immediately unclamp the meter from the conductor if OL is displayed WW ma WW WW ma WO 1 800 561 8187 www EM com information itm com 14 Clamp on Meter Model 565 4 2 1 Leakage Current Measurement Examples Ground
12. d hold down the button again for approx 2 seconds The meter will return to WIDE mode operation Note This feature is active on Aac and mAac ranges only 2 4 2 Backlight Button 1 800 561 8187 www GTM com information itm com It again to turn IT or vvnen DaCKIIGNT IS on the Meter will automatically turn the backlight off after approx 180 sec onds 3 minutes 8 Clamp on Meter Model 565 2 4 3 MAX Button This function records the maximum value during a mea surement To activate press the MAX button during the measure ment To deactivate press the MAX button again 2 4 4 Zero Relative Button This function can be used to compare two voltage measurements e g to determine a voltage drop or to compensate for the resistance of the leads when making low resistance measurements To activate press the ZERO button to enter the Zero mode The ZERO symbol will appear and Zero the display The reading is stored as a reference value for subsequent measurements To exit the Zero mode press the ZERO button again 2 4 5 Auto OFF The Model 565 will automatically shut down if there is no activity for approximately 10 minutes To disable the Auto OFF function turn the rotary switch to OFF e Press and hold down the ZERO button and set the rotary switch to any position other than OFF The symbol disappears and the Auto OFF feature is deactivated 1 800 561 8187 www IT com information itm com Cl
13. imited Warranty i 27 Warranty RepairS iii 27 1 800 561 8187 www RIM com information itm com 2 Clamp on Meter Model 565 CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION A Warning A e Read the user manual before operating and follow all safety information Only use the meter as specified in this user manual e Never use this meter on a circuit with volt ages greater than 600Vrms 50 60Hz e Never measure current while the test leads are connected to the input jacks e Do not operate the meter if the case or tests leads look damaged e Only use factory supplied leads e Check the rotary range switch and make sure it is at the correct position before each measurement e Do not perform resistance and continuity test on a live circuit Use extreme caution when measuring live systems with voltages greater than 60Vpc or 30Vac e Use extreme care when working around bus bars and bare conductors e Do not use the meter in over range overload conditions OL For accurate readings change the battery when the svmbol annears 1 800 561 8187 www GID com information itm com Clamp on Meter Model 565 3 International Electrical Symbols This symbol signifies that the instrument is pro tected by double or reinforced insulation This symbol on the instrument indicates a WARNING and that the operator must refer to the user manual for instructions before operating the instrument In this manual
14. nput e Place the meter face down and loosen the battery cover screw with a flat head screwdriver Replace the batteries with two fresh 1 5V AAA LR03 batteries Replace the battery compartment cover and tighten down the screw 1 800 561 8187 www IT com information itm com Clamp on Meter Model 565 25 mums Repair and Calibration To ensure that your instrument meets factory specifications we recommend that it be submitted to our factory Service Center at one year intervals for recalibration or as required by other stan dards or internal procedures For instrument repair and calibration You must contact our Service Center for a Customer Service Authorization Number CSA This will ensure that when your instrument arrives it will be tracked and processed promptly Please write the CSA on the outside of the shipping container If the instrument is returned for calibration we need to know if you want a standard calibration or a calibration traceable to N 1 S T Includes calibration certificate plus recorded calibration data Chauvin Arnoux Inc d b a AEMC Instruments 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 E mail repair aemc com Or contact your authorized distributor Costs for repair standard calibration and calibration traceable to N 1 S T are available NOTE A CSA must be obtained before returning any
15. turn an Instrument for Warranty Repair First request a Customer Service Authorization Number CSA by phone or by fax from our Service Department see address below then return the instrument along with the signed CSA Form Please write the CSA on the outside of the shipping con tainer Return the instrument postage or shipment pre paid to Chauvin Arnoux Inc d b a AEMC Instruments Service Department 15 Faraday Drive Dover NH 03820 USA Tel 800 945 2362 Ext 360 603 749 6434 Ext 360 Fax 603 742 2346 or 603 749 6309 E mail repair aemc com Caution To protect yourself against in transit loss we recom mend you insure your returned material 1 800 561 8187 ww IT com information itm com any instrument Clamp on Meter Model 565 27 NOTES 1 800 561 8187 www EM com information itm com 28 Clamp on Meter Model 565 1 800 561 8187 www IT com information itm com GJAEMC INSTRUMENTS 06 10 99 MAN 100287 v5 1 800 561 8187 www ECM com information itm com Chauvin Arnoux Inc d b a AEMC Instruments 15 Faraday Drive Dover NH 03820 USA www aemc com
16. w sensitivity accuracy and stability Leakage current may be measured on a ground conduc tor and through the vector sum on multi conductors On a grounded system clamp around the two or three con ducting legs not the ground conductor The vector sum of the load currents will cancel out leaving the leakage current measured The user may also use the Model 565 as a standard clamp on meter to 100Arms plus standard Vac Vpc ranges resistance and continuity with a buzzer In mAac and Aac the user can activate a low pass filter to ignore all currents other than 50 60Hz In this mode only the fundamental signal is measured The difference between the full frequency signal WIDE displayed on LCD and Filtered mode 50 60Hz displayed on LCD essentially corresponds to the current attributable to Harmonics The Model 565 is ergonomic in design and fits well in the hand Also one hand operation is possible The jaw size is compact yet designed to accommodate most known BO AL AU dene 1 800 561 8187 we E com information itm com Clamp on Meter Model 565 5 2 2 Model 565 Control Features Hem CAT III 100A W 3 s ZERO gt fz Ej TRMS LEAKAGE CURRENT METER CORK i Jaw assembly 1 10 28mm Safety barrier anti slip guard Lever for jaw opening closing Backlight Max hold and Zero buttons LCD display COM Black and Positive Red inout terminal iack
17. with the sample under test e Ifthe resistance is less than 40Q the beeper emits a continuous sound A WARNING When testing Continuity make sure that there is no power in the tested sample or circuit dead circuit Also make sure the current is fully discharged This may be checked by using the voltage functions Short circuit Open circuit with beep no beep en a I XY E 1 800 561 8187 www d TR com information itm com Clamp on Meter Model 565 21 4 7 Frequency Measuring Using Current Input e Turn the rotary range switch to the Hz range e Press the lever to open the jaws Clamp the jaws around the conductor to be mea sured A WARNING When performing a Frequency measurement you should either use the voltage signal or current signal but never both together If both sources are applied an error reading will occur a OFE AR mA Vie Vi Hz ma ZERO e MODEL 565 N tH TAMS LEAKAGE CURRENT METER com A 1 800 561 8187 www EM com information itm com 22 Clamp on Meter Model 565 4 8 Frequency Measuring Using Voltage Input e Turn the rotary range switch to the Hz range Insert red test lead to the red input jack and the black lead to the black COM input jack Bring the test probe tips into contact with the sample under test A WA
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