AC/DC Current Probe Model SL206
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1. intervals for recalibration or as required by other standards 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 Ext 360 603 749 6434 Ext 360 Fax 603 742 2346 or 603 749 6309 repair aemc com Or contact your authorized distributor Costs for repair standard calibration and calibration traceable to N I S T are available NOTE All customers must obtain a CSA before returning any instrument s Technical and Sales Assistance 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 508 698 2115 Fax 508 698 2118 techsupport aemc com www aemc com NOTE Do not ship Instruments to2. our Foxborough MA address 2 12 E AEMC INSTRUMENTS Chauvin Arnoux Inc d b a AEMC Instruments 15 Faraday Drive Dover NH 03820 WWW aemc com 99 MAN 100029 v13 08 13
3. the probe clamped around a conductor while it is not connected to a voltage measuring instrument or DMM Carefully center the conductor inside the probe jaws and ascertain that the probe is perpendicular to the conductor before closing the jaws AVOID if possible the proximity of other conductors which may create noise Check the magnetic mating surfaces of the probe jaws these should be free of dirt rust or other foreign matter Do not use a probe that is cracked damaged or has defective leads International Electrical Symbols E gt gt n This symbol signifies that the instrument is protected by double or reinforced insulation Use only specified replacement parts when servicing the instrument This symbol signifies CAUTION and requests that the user refer to the user manual before using the instrument Risk of electric shock The voltage at the parts marked with this symbol may be dangerous This is a type A current sensor This symbol signifies that application around and removal from HAZARDOUS LIVE conductors is permitted AC DC Current Probe Model SL206 Definition of Measurement Categories CAT Il For measurements on circuits not directly connected to the AC supply wall outlet such as protected secondaries signal level and limited energy circuits CAT Il For measurements performed on circuits directly connected to the electrical distribution system Examples are measurements on household appliance
4. A AC DC or 1mV mA AC DC If your meter indicates a negative reading during DC measurements this simply means that the current flow is in the opposite direction of the arrow marked I on the probe or that the probe connections are reversed polarity After measurement turn the probe off Maintenance A Warning e For maintenance use only specified replacement parts e Avoid electrical shock do not attempt to perform any servicing unless you are qualified to do so Avoid electrical shock and or damage to the instrument do not get water or other foreign agents into the electronic module e Also see warning on page 2 Cleaning Be sure that mating surfaces of the jaw are free of dirt or foreign matter If they are rusted gently clean with a soft lightly oiled cloth Do not leave excessive oil residue Battery Replacement When the probe is turned on the green battery indication LED should light up If not replace the 9V battery see Figure 1 To replace the battery disconnect the probe from the circuit and the DMM Turn the probe OFF Unscrew the battery compartment screw and pull out the battery compartment cover Replace the battery and put the cover back on Do not replace the battery while probe is in use 11 AC DC Current Probe Model SL206 CN 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
5. AC DC Current Probe Model SL206 USER MANUAL AEMC EEE A lt 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 1201 45 Model 4 SL206 Please fill in the appropriate date as indicated Date Received Date Calibration Due Chauvin Arnoux Inc B d b a AEMC Instruments INSTRUMENTS www aemc com PB ES EAS ENS ANOS SEDES ES ASES ASE DUDO O Px gt S SSA i Limited Warranty The AC DC Current Probe Model SL206 is warranted to the owner for a period of 1 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 tamp
6. ered with abused or if the defect is related to service not performed by AEMC Instruments Full warranty coverage and product registration is available on our website at www aemc com warranty html Please print the online Warranty Coverage Information for your records 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 YOU CAN NOW REGISTER ONLINE AT www aemc com wam Warranty Repairs 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 container Return the instrument postage or shipment pre paid to Chauvin Arnoux Inc d b a AEMC Instruments 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 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 AC DC Current Probe Model SL206 Table of Contents Wai ri Ie A u ab e inni 3 Limited Waran y u ku item RR ere tect
7. i eye 3 Warranty Repairs cnn qa cnn rro nn rra a ennemis 3 International Electrical SymbolS sse 3 Definition of Measurement Categories 4 Receiving Your ShIpment ui 4 PACKAGING oi ec NM r rrr DD 4 Compatibility 2 wa nar a ma h di i dn er w r aa aula 4 Biene sy lar n kan ny ai Nepean ees li 5 Control and Connector ldentification i 5 SPECINCALIONS ua ran 6 Electrical SpecificatiONS ii 6 Mechanical Specifications erne eeetnnesnesnesrnesrnnsrnene 7 Safety Specifications i 8 Frequency Response Curves TypiCal eker 9 Operation do 10 CODDeCllOn y unqu a e lira elia 10 Zeroing the Probe i 10 Current Measurement nennen nnns 11 ME ie Rebel iaia 11 Warning tiunt e cds 11 GIG AMING cositas 11 Battery Replacement ii 11 Repair and Calibration nro nnrcc kk kk kK ke 12 Technical and Sales Assistance essen 12 AC DC Current Probe Model SL206 A Warning AN These safety warnings are provided to ensure the safety of personnel and proper operation of the instrument Connect the probe to the oscilloscope or voltage measuring instrument before clamping the probe around a conductor NEVER use the probe on circuits rated higher than 600V NEVER leave
8. ing instruments The probe jaws clamp around the conductor under test allowing current measurements without breaking the circuit Hall sensor technology senses the magnetic field produced by the current measured and generates a millivolt DC or AC output signal The narrow jaw is designed for optimum use in crowded wiring in industrial and automotive environments Control and Connector Identification Current Flow for DC Measurements Zero Adjust Knob Power Indication LED Range Selection Switch 0 46 11 8 mm Battery Compartment Cover Battery Compartment lt ST V Screw AC DC Current Probe Model SL206 Specifications ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS Current Range 10mA to 80ADC 50mA to 60AAC Output Signal 1mV mA and 10mV AAC DC Accuracy and Phase Shift Range 1mV mA 1V A 10mV A 10mA to 2ADC 1 Current Range 10mA to 1 5AAC 50mA to 80A Output Signal 1V at 1AAC DC 1V at 100AAC DC 50mA to 5OADC 4 of R 20mA Accuracy 296 of Reading SOMA to 40AAC 4 of Reading 5mA of R 20mA 50 to 80ADC 12 of R 40 to 60AAC 12 of R Frequency Range DC to 2kHz DC to 8kHz Phase Shift DC to 65Hz 1 DC to 65Hz 1 Load Impedance 100kQ min 10kQ min Noise DC to 1Hz 1 5mV 1Hz to 10kHz 14mV 10 to 100kHz 18mV DC to 1Hz 15uV 1Hz to 10kHz 140uV 10 to 100kHz 180uV 1 The maximum permitted value is only limited by the cross section of the primary conductor Satura
9. ouble insulated 5 ft 1 5m lead with safety banana plugs SAFETY SPECIFICATIONS Electrical 600V CAT III Pollution 2 Double insulation or reinforced insulation between primary or secondary and outer case of handle per IEC 1010 2 32 Electromagnetic Compatibility C OY EN 50081 1 Class B EN 50082 2 Electrostatic discharge IEC 1000 4 2 Radiated field IEC 1000 4 3 Fast transients IEC 1000 4 4 Magnetic field at 50 60 Hz IEC 1000 4 8 AC DC Current Probe Model SL206 Frequency Response Curves Typical 1 mV mA 10 mV A 1 10 100 1000 10000 Hz AC DC Current Probe Model SL206 Operation Connection Connect the current probe to the multimeter or other instrument Be sure to observe the polarities red positive terminal black common terminal The Current Probe Model SL206 has a dual output DC V output in DC and AC V output in AC The 1V A range has an output signal of 1mV mA AC DC with an output of 2 volts representing 2 amps present in the conductor being measured The 10mV A range has an output signal of 10mV A AC DC with an output of 500 millivolts representing 50 amps present in the conductor being measured Select the multimeter range which best corresponds to the measured current For better reading stability you may use the DMM 2 Volt range and let the probe warm up for one minute before zeroing Zeroing the Probe When the Current Probe Model SL206 has been used for a current measuremen
10. s or portable tools CAT Ill For measurements performed in the building installation at the distribution level such as on hardwired equipment in fixed installation and circuit breakers CAT IV For measurements performed at the primary electrical supply lt 1000V such as on primary overcurrent protection devices ripple control units or meters Receiving Your Shipment Upon receiving your shipment make sure that the contents are consistent with the packing list Notify your distributor 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 description of any damage Packaging The AC DC Current Probe Model SL206 Cat 1201 45 is shipped with one 9V battery not installed and this user manual Compatibility The AC DC Current Probe Model SL206 is compatible with any DMM voltmeter or other voltage measuring instrument that has the following features e Range and resolution capable of displaying 1mV of input e Voltmeter accuracy uncertainty of 0 75 or better to take full advantage of the accuracy of the probe e Minimum input impedance of 100kQ 1V A range or 10kQ 10mV A range AC DC Current Probe Model SL206 Description AC DC Current Probe Model SL206 measures low DC or AC from 10mA to 80ADC 60AAc This battery powered clamp on probe may be used with digital multimeters voltmeters or other voltage measur
11. t and then removed from the conductor a small amount of residual magnetism often remains in the core This residual magnetism will cause the voltmeter to show a small DC reading even though there is no current passing through the jaws of the probe The residual magnetism should not cause a problem for AC current measurement because the AC voltage function in most multimeters is AC coupled DC offset caused by the residual magnetism will contribute to reading errors but can be minimized by using the zero adjust knob see Figure 1 to show a reading of a few counts on the multimeter probe not clamped on a conductor There will always be some instability and noise generated by the Hall sensor the earth magnetic field and environmental noise This is particularly noticeable on the most sensitive range 1V A 1mV mA where you may have up to 5mV of uncertainty see accuracy which cannot be zeroed out Zero the probe while it is connected to the DMM and on the range to be used Let the probe warm up for one minute before zeroing Turn the zero adjust knob until the probe is zeroed 10 AC DC Current Probe Model SL206 Current Measurement Select the appropriate range on your multimeter Zero the probe in DC and in DC coupled AC measurements Observe the output polarities for DC measurement Clamp the probe on the conductor to be measured and read the current flowing directly on your meter The output of the probe is 10mV
12. tion of the magnetic core of the clamp occurs which is not dangerous A high residual magnetism may remain which can be eliminated by demagnetizing the clamp Overload 120A continuous Working Voltage 600Vrms max Common Mode Voltage 600Vrms max Battery 9V alkaline NEDA 1604A IEC 6LR61 Battery Life 68 hours typical Typical Consumption 6mA Low Battery Green LED when gt 6 5V Reference conditions 23 C 5 20 to 75 RH 48 to 65Hz external magnetic field lt 40A m no external current carrying conductor test sample centered load impedance 1MQ 6 AC DC Current Probe Model SL206 MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS Operating Temperature 32 to 122 0 to 50 C Storage Temperature 22 to 176 30 to 80 C Temperature Influence lt 0 2 per C Operating Relative Humidity 10 to 30 C 85 5 RH without condensation 40 to 50 C 45 5 RH without condensation Maximum Cable Diameter 0 46 11 8mm Zero Adjustment 20 turn potentiometer 1 5A min Handle Lexan 920 A UL 94 V2 Case Protection IP20 per IEC 529 Drop Test 1 0 mon 38mm of oak on concrete test according to IEC 1010 Mechanical Shock 100G test per IEC 68 2 27 Vibration Test per IEC 68 2 6 Frequency Range 10Hz to 55Hz Amplitude 0 15mm Dimensions 9 09 x 1 42 x 2 64 231 x 36 x 67mm AC DC Current Probe Model SL206 Weight 11 6 oz 330g with battery Color Dark gray Output D
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