AEMC 565 Clamp On Leakage Current Meter Manual PDF
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1. TRMS LEAKAGE CURRENT CLAMP ON 565 Press 2 Sec 50 60Hz AEMC sye User Manual INSTRUMENTS Owner s Record The serial number for the Model 565 is located on the backside of the instrument Please record this number and purchase date for your records CLAMP ON METER MODEL 565 CATALOG 2117 56 SERIAL PURCHASE DATE DISTRIBUTOR TABLE CONTENTS INTRODUCTION 3 1 1 International Electrical Symbols 4 1 2 Receiving Your Shipment 4 1 3 Ordering Information 4 PRODUCT FEATURES 5 2 1 Description 5 2 2 Model 565 Control Features 6 2 3 LCD Display 7 2 4 Button Functions 8 2 4 1 HOLD Button 8 2 4 2 Backlight Button 8 2 4 3 MAX 9 2 4 4 Zero Relative Button 9 2 4 5 9 SPECIFICATIONS 10 3 1 Electrical Specifications 10 3 2 Mechanical Specifications 12 3 3 Environmental Specifications 12 3 4 Safety Specifications 12 13 4 1 Precautions Bef2. 9 9 22 Clamp on Meter Model 565 4 8 Frequency Measuring Using Voltage Input 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 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 p Banann prs nou TAMS LEAKAGE CURRENT METER A 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 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 E symbol w
3. 100A Press 2 See HOLD TRMS LEAKAGE CURRENT METER A A 20 Clamp on Meter Model 565 4 6 Continuity Measurement Turn the rotary range switch to the Q range nsert 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 Ifthe resistance is less than 400 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 with beep n Open circuit no beep po Clamp on Meter Model 565 21 4 7 Frequency Measuring Using Current Input Turn the rotary range switch to the Hz range 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 OFE AR mA amp Va Vie Hz no ZERO MODEL 565 3000 NE LEAKAGE CURRENT METER com A
4. Turn the rotary range switch to the Vac 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 A WARNING Immediately remove the leads from the conductor if DL is displayed G carn A 18 Clamp on Meter Model 565 4 4 DC Volt Measurement WARNING Maximum Input Voltage is 600Vpc Do not exceed this voltage to avoid electrical shock and or damage to the instrument Turn the rotary range switch to the Vic 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 A WARNING Immediately remove the leads from the conductor if DL is displayed Clamp on Meter Model 565 19 4 5 Resistance Measurement Turn the rotary range switch to the Q 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 soov car m
5. 6 or 603 749 6309 E mail repair aemc com Or contact your authorized distributor Costs for repair standard calibration and calibration traceable to N I S T are available NOTE A CSA must be obtained before returning any instrument ma Technical and Sales Assistance m 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 NOTE Do not ship Instruments to our Foxborough MA address 26 Clamp on Meter Model 565 n Limited Warranty m 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
6. 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 Leads PTIs30 oris Cat 2118 92 Replacement Pouch Cat 2118 94 4 Clamp on Meter Model 565 2 PRODUCT FEATURES 2 1 Description The TRMS Clamp on Meter Model 565 is designed to measure low 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 100UA 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 low 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 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 betwe
7. en 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 ground conductors up to 1 26mm in diameter Clamp on Meter Model 565 5 2 2 Model 565 Control Features COS AN OY ON 5 600v CAT III 100A Press 2 Sec SOIGOHz s GO 2 lt 5 gt gi ZERO z TRMS LEAKAGE CURRENT METER COM ww cart Gi E 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 input terminal jack Data hold button Rotary range selector switch Clamp on Meter Model 565 2 3 LCD Display AUTO HOLD ZERO 9 aKO KI Li Ei KI 50 60Hz WIDE KHz Low Battery Auto off Indicator Auto Range Max Hold Data Hold Zero Indicator Continuity and Resistance Voltage Indicator mA Current Indicator Frequency Indicator 50 60Hz WIDE Filter Indicator OL Overrange Clamp on Meter Model 565 2 4 Button Functions 241 HOLD Button This button has two functions First Function HOLD feature This function locks holds the present di
8. es Accuracy Max 1 296 Rdg x 5cts 50 to 60Hz 10A 1mA 2 596 Rdg x 5cts 50 to 500Hz 3 596 Rdg x 10cts 500 to 3kHz 1 2 Rdg 5cts 50 to 60Hz 2 5 Rdg 5cts 50 to 500Hz 50 100A 10mA 3 5 Rdg x 10cts 500 to 3kHz 80 to 100A 5 096 Rdg x 5cts 50 60Hz Max Voltage to Ground 600V 10 Clamp on Meter Model 565 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 Input Impedance 1 lt 50pF DC Voltage Range Res Accuracy Max 600V 0 1V 1 Rdg 3cts 660Vrms Input Impedance 1 Hz Frequency Auto ranging Function Range Res Sensitivity Accuracy Oto 100Hz 0 1Hz A Hz 10mArms min 100 to 1kHz 1Hz 0 5 Rdg Oto 100Hz 0 1Hz t 2cts V Hz 5Vrms min 100 to 1kHz 1Hz Max Protection 660Vrms 150Arms Resistance Ohms Range Res Accuracy Test Voltage Overload 1k 0 10 1 Rdg 3cts 3 3Vpc max 660Vrms Continuity Range Res Buzzer Test Voltage Overload 1kQ 0 10 lt 350 250 3 3Vbpc max 660Vrms Overload OL is displayed and buzzer will sound Nominal Sample Rate 2 measurements sec approx MAX Sample Rate 100 ms Power Supply Two 1 5V AAA LRO3 alkaline batteries Clamp on Meter Model 565 11 Lo
9. ill 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 The meter must be in the OFF position and discon nected from any circuit or input 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 LRO3 batteries Replace the battery compartment cover and tighten down the screw Clamp on Meter Model 565 25 mums Repair and Calibration aa 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 I 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 603 742 234
10. nd make sure it is at the correct position before each measurement 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 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 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 WARNING and that the operator must refer to the user manual for instructions before operating the instrument In this manual the symbol preceding instructions indicates that if the instructions are not followed bodily injury installation sample and product damage may result gt J 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
11. nts 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 Press and hold down the ZERO button and set the rotary switch to any position other than OFF The 9 symbol disappears and the Auto OFF feature is deactivated Clamp 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 40A m True RMS no DC component for V A and mA accuracy are specified from 5 to 10096 of range Accuracy add 1 of Reading on Crest Factor 1 4 lt CF lt 3 at full scale amp CF 6 at mid scale 3 1 Electrical Specifications mA Current TRMS Auto ranging Range Res Accuracy Max 60mA 10pA 1 276 Rdg x 5cts 50 to 60Hz 2 596 Rdg x 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 R
12. ore Use 13 4 2 AC Current Measurement 14 4 2 1 Leakage Current Measurement Examples 15 4 3 AC Volt Measurement 18 4 4 DC Volt Measurement 19 4 5 Resistance Measurement 20 4 6 Continuity Measurement 21 4 7 Frequency Measuring Using Current Input 22 4 8 Frequency Measuring Using Voltage Input 23 5 24 5 1 Warning itte 24 5 2 2 2 44 222 4 2 24 5 3 Battery Replacement 25 Repair and Calibration 26 Technical and Sales Assistance 26 Limited Warranty 27 Warranty 27 1 INTRODUCTION A Warning A Read the user manual before operating and follow all safety information Only use the meter as specified in this user manual Never use this meter on a circuit with volt ages greater than 600Vrms 50 60 2 Never measure current while the test leads are connected to the input jacks Do not operate the meter if the case or tests leads look damaged Only use factory supplied leads Check the rotary range switch a
13. proof of purchase AEMC Instruments will at its option repair or replace the faulty material REGISTER ONLINE AT www aemc com a Warranty Repairs m What you must do to return 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 NOTE All customers must obtain a CSA before returning any instrument Clamp on Meter Model 565 27 AEMC INSTRUMENTS 02 05 99 MAN 100287 v4 Chauvin Arnoux Inc d b a AEMC Instruments 15 Faraday Drive Dover NH 03820 USA www aemc com
14. splayed value 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 To deactivate press and hold down the button again for approx 2 seconds The meter will return to WIDE mode operation Note This feature is active on and mAac ranges only 2 42 Backlight Button Press the button once to turn the backlight on Press it again to turn it off When backlight is on the meter will automatically turn the backlight off after approx 180 sec onds 3 minutes 8 Clamp on Meter Model 565 243 MAX Button This function records the maximum value during a mea surement Toactivate press the MAX button during the measure ment To deactivate press the MAX button again 2 44 Zero Relative Button This function can be used to compare two voltage measureme
15. ton again to release A Immediately unclamp the meter from the conductor if DL is displayed 14 Clamp on Meter Model 565 4 2 1 Leakage Current Measurement Examples Ground 1 Measure branch leakage current leakage from all loads on branch 2 Measure leakage current on load Measure leakage current on load to Ground Earth Clamp on Meter Model 565 15 Two Phase 265 ses 1 Measure branch leakage current leakage from all loads on branch Measure leakage current on load Measure leakage current on load to Ground Earth 16 Clamp on Meter Model 565 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 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
16. w Battery Indication The l 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 2809 with batteries 3 3 Environmental Specifications Altitude 2000m 6000ft Operating Temperature 32 to 104 F 0 to 40 C 8096 RH non condensing Storage Temperature 14 to 140 F 10 to 60 C lt 70 RH battery removed 3 4 Safety Specifications EN 61010 1 Ed 2001 EN 61010 2 032 Ed 2003 600 Cat III Double Insulation Pollution Degree 2 Altitude 2000m C 12 Clamp on Meter Model 565 4 4 1 Precautions Before Use A A IMPORTANT WARNING A DO NOT touch the voltage input jacks when measuring current DO NOT measure current while the test leads are connected to the input jacks DO NOT touch the jaw s magnetic core when measuring voltage Clamp on Meter Model 565 13 4 2 AC Current Measurement A Remove test leads before measuring current Turn the range switch to the or mA amp range e Press the lever to open the jaws e Clamp the jaws around the conductor to be measured To freeze the reading push the HOLD button Push the but
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