CLAMP-ON MULTIMETER E N G L I S H User Manual - Cole
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1. CLAMP ON MULTIMETER 0 9 L3 O wj LE peak max OK EJ AEMC ENGLISH User Manual INSTRUMENTS 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 2129 50 Model F09 Please fill in the appropriate date as indicated Date Received Date Calibration Due Chauvin Arnoux Inc d b a AEMC Instruments INSTRUMENTS www aemc com Rn Table of Contents 1 INTR0DUCTI0N N 4 1 1 International Electrical 4 1 2 Definition of Measurement Categories 5 1 3 Receiving Your Shipment uu wianie 5 1 4 Ord2. Impacts 0 5 J test as per IEC 68 2 27 Vibrations 0 75mm test as per IEC 68 2 6 Auto Power OFF per UL94 Housing VO Jaws VO Display window V2 Clamp on Multimeter Model F09 21 3 5 Variations in Operating Range Quantity Meas Range Quantity Influence Quantities Quantities Influenced Typical Max Battery Voltage 7 5 to 10V 0 2 R 1ct V 0 05 R 50 F 10 C 0 2 R 50 F 10 C 2cts 0 3 R 50 F 10 C 0 5 R 50 F 10 C 2cts Temperature 32 to 122 F 0 1 R 50 F 10 C 0 2 R 50 F 10 C 2cts 0 to 50 C 0 25 R 50 F 10 C 0 5 R 50 F 10 C 2cts 1ct 2cts 0 03 R 50 F 10 C 0 1 R 50 F 10 C 2cts lt 1ct 0 1 R 1ct 0 2 R 0 3 R 2cts Relative 0 2 R 0 3 R 2cts Humidity 1010 90 RH 0 25 0 5 2cts 1ct 1ct 0 25 R 0 5 R 2cts 10Hz to 1kHz ATE 1 R 1ct Frequency 1kHz to 5kHz 6 R 1ct 10Hz to 250Hz ATA 1 5 R 1ct 250Hz to 2 5kHz 6 R 1ct Position of conductor in the jaws f lt 400Hz Position on perimeter internal jaws Adjacent conductor Conductor in contact crossed by a current with external 400Apc or RMS perimeter jaws Conductor clamped by the clamp Application of a voltage on the clamp 1 4 to 3 5 limited to Peak factor 600A peak 900V peak 0 7 and 25A 1 R 1ct inductive and 0 5 and 210A 3 tct capacitive 0 2 and 220A 8 R 1ct Rejection of serial 0 to 600V 50Hz mode in DC 0 to 400A 50Hz VAC AC DC
3. messages may be displayed after 10 s max determination of period for mea surement in progress contact on L3 a was performed too late more than 10 s after display rEF OK Err V 2 s thenrd voltage incorrect Err V 2 s then frequency incorrect Err determination of phase direction impossible gt direct direction of phase rotation 3 2 1 reverse direction of phase rotation Press yellow button Return to beginning of sequence valid at all times in the sequence Clamp on Multimeter Model F09 29 CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCE Use only factory specified replacement parts AEMC will not be held responsible for any accident incident or malfunction following a repair done other than by its service center or by an approved repair center 5 1 Changing the Battery AN Disconnect the instrument from any source of electricity 1 Setthe switch to OFF 2 Slide a screwdriver into the slot at the top of the battery cover rear of the clamp and push the battery cover forward 3 Replace the used battery with a 9V battery type LF22 observing the polarities 4 Installthe battery in its housing then reattach the battery cover 52 Cleaning A Disconnect the instrument from any source of electricity Use a soft cloth lightly dampened with soapy water Rinse with a damp cloth and then dry with a dry cloth Do not splash water directly on the clamp Donotuse alcohol solvents or hydrocarbons Make s
4. 5 iere RR TRE MRNA 30 5 3 cse tese i ettam 30 Repair and Calibration eei ertt eee 31 Technical and Sales Assistance 31 Limited Warranty A AL 32 Warranty Repalts 32 CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION AN Warning AN Never use on circuits with a voltage higher than 600V and an overvoltage category higher than Cat Ill Use in inside environments with Pollution Degree 2 Temperature 0 C to 50 C lt 70 RH Only use accessories compliant with safety standards NF EN 61010 2 031 600V min and overvoltage Cat III Never open the clamp before disconnecting all power sources Never connect to the circuit to be measured if the clamp is not properly closed Before any measurement check the proper positioning of the conductors and switch When measuring current check for proper alignment of the con ductor in relation to the markers and proper closing of the jaws Always disconnect the clamp from any power source before changing the battery Do not perform resistance tests continuity tests or semi conduc tor tests on a circuit under power w International Electrical Symbols This symbol signifies that the instrument is protected by double or reinforced insulation This symbol on the instrument indicates a WARNING and that the operator must refer to the user manual for inst
5. display e power auto off feature e MIN MAX PEAK value recording function e correction of differences in DC measurement DC zero e automatic compensation of measurement lead resistance Q zero Compliance with IEC electrical safety standards and CE markings Light and rugged construction for field use INRUSH function for measurement of motor starting currents Phase order indication function using 2 wire technique PFISTERER License instead of 3 wire capable of determination through contact only with no particular connections Clamp on Multimeter Model F09 2 2 Model F09 Callouts Q DC zero HOLD 19 30 gt 25 Hz yy Uii PEAK MAX MIN OK BEBAS AC DC TRA F HE 30 Hz CHAUVIN amp POWER F09 Jaws Command Buttons 6 way Rotary Switch Liquid Crystal Display Clamp on Multimeter Model F09 2 3 Rotary Switch Functions OFF Deactivation of the clamp activation is ensured by selection of other functions Vz Measurement of DC and AC voltages rms value en Continuity measurement Resistance and semi conductor Q measurements made by pressing the yellow button A Measurement of DC and AC amperes rms value var wa Measurement of active reactive and apparent powers and be power factor in single phase or balanced 3 phases systems by use of the yellow button i Selection of phase order indicat
6. 0 20 to 0 49 0 50 to 1 00 5 of Reading 2cts 2 of Reading 2cts The display of the power factor is limited to 1 00 If one of the terms of the power factor calculation is outside its power range the display of the power factor indicates an indeterminate value MIN MAX Mode Accuracy same as previous table 1ct Capture Time 100 ms typical every 400 ms 3 1 9 Frequency m Displayrange range 4000Hz Measuring Range ELI 00 to 0 to 400 to oe 00 to RE 39 99Hz 399 9Hz 3999Hz 19 99kHz 0 4 of Reading 1ct 0 01Hz Triggering threshold 5V or 10A Below 5 Hz the display shows 0 0 Below the triggering threshold the display shows an indeterminate value MIN MAX Mode Accuracy same as above 0 2 of Reading with limitation to 5kHz Capture Time 125 ms typical every 400 ms 18 Clamp on Multimeter Model 9 3 1 10 Phase Order Indication Special Reference Condition 3 phase and sinusoidal network with 50 or 60Hz stable frequency Frequency Range 47 to 53Hz or 57 to 63Hz Acceptable Voltage Range 50 to 600V Acceptable Phase Imbalance Rate 10 Acceptable Amplitude Imbalance Rate 20 Acceptable Voltage Harmonic Distortion 10 3 1 11 Power Supply Power Source Standard 9V alkaline type IEC 6LF22 6LR61 or NEDA 1604 Charge life 60 h or 20 000 x 10 s measurements Low Battery indicator Flashing Charge life lt 1 h Fixed Change battery Auto off
7. 10 minutes with no action on the rotary switch or the buttons 3 2 Mechanical Specifications Dimensions 2 76 x 7 6 x 1 46 70 x 193 x 37mm Weight 9 17 oz 260g Clamp Tightening Capacity lt 1 00 lt 26mm Clamp on Multimeter Model F09 19 3 3 Environmental Specifications Temperature 1 Reference Range 2 Operating Range 3 Storage Range without battery Relative humidity in RH 50 40 30 20 10 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 Temperature in C Operating Temperature 32 to 122 F 0 to 50 C 90 RH Storage Temperature 40 to 158 F 40 to 70 C 90 RH Altitude Operation lt 2000m Storage lt 12 000m 3 4 Safety Specifications Electrical Safety as per EN 61010 1 ed 95 and 61010 2 032 ed 93 Double Insulation E Pollution Degree 2 600V Cat III e 300V Cat IV Electric Shocks test as per IEC 1000 4 5 6kV in RCD mode on the voltmeter function aptitude criterion B 2kV induced on the current measurement cable aptitude criterion B 20 Clamp on Multimeter Model F09 Electromagnetic Compatibility as per EN 61326 1 ed 97 A1 Emission class B Immunity Electrostatic discharges 4kV on contact aptitude criterion B 8kV in the air aptitude criterion B Radiated field 10V m aptitude criterion B Fast Transients 1kV aptitude criterion B Conduit interference 3V m aptitude criterion A Mechanical Resistance Free fall 1m test as per IEC 68 2 32
8. 2 2 Symbol Display Flashing power limited to approximately 1 hour Steady battery drained operation and accuracy are no longer guaranteed L S Constant operation no automatic shutdown fm ON steady when the INRUSH function is selected Fixed Continuity measurement Flashing V Live function selected Weli HOLD Function active PEAK ON in V and A in MIN MAX mode if the measurement of the peak value is selected Clamp on Multimeter Model F09 13 MAX Indicates the display of a maximum value in MIN MAX mode MIN OK PF AC DC 30 2 13 Different tones are emitted according to the function given to the buzzer 14 Indicates the display of a minimum value in MIN MAX mode Appears during the phase rotation direction detection sequence Appears for switch position W if power factor display is selected yellow button Fixed measurement in AC manual mode Flashing measurement in AC automatic mode Fixed measurement in DC manual mode Flashing measurement in DC automatic mode Semi conductor test on position Power measurement on balanced 3 phase systems Buzzer Short and medium sound valid button Short and high pitched sound prohibited button Short and low sound quit MIN MAX mode 2 short and high pitched beeps validation of a configuration parameter Short and medium sound every 400 ms voltage measured higher than the unit s guaranteed safety voltage 5 short and medium recur
9. ONLINE AT www aemc com Warranty Repairs 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 container Return the instrument postage or shipment pre paid to Ship To Chauvin Arnoux Inc d b a AEMC Instruments 15 Faraday Drive Dover NH 03820 USA Phone 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 recommend you insure your returned material NOTE You must obtain a CSA before returning any instrument 32 Clamp on Multimeter Model 9 AEMC INSTRUMENTS 11 08 99 MAN 100299 v4 Chauvin Arnoux Inc d b a AEMC Instruments 15 Faraday Drive Dover NH 03820 USA Phone 603 749 6434 Fax 603 742 2346 www aemc com
10. Rejection of serial 0 to 600VDC W var VA PF mode in AC 0 to 400ADC AAC AC DC W var VA PF Rejection x common 0 to 600V 50Hz A Bran wae Ra mes W var VA PF 1ct 60 dB Influence of external 0 to 400A m A magnetic field 50Hz W var VA PF ads 60 dB Number of moves A s a opening of jaws S W var VA PF WER 1 tet The influence on quantities W var VA and PF is identical to that on the current assuming sinusoidal voltage AAC AC DC 3 R tct VAC AC DC 3 R 1ct 22 Clamp on Multimeter Model 9 3 6 Typical Frequency Response Curves V f f 8 00 6 00 4 00 2 00 0 00 2 00 Specified limits 4 00 Error measurement 6 00 8 00 10 00 10 Hz 100 Hz 1000 Hz 10000 Hz Frequency Hz 1 f 10 00 5 00 0 00 5 00 Specified limits 10 00 15 00 Error measurement 20 00 25 00 10 Hz 100 Hz 1000 Hz 10000 Hz Frequency Hz Clamp on Multimeter Model F09 4 1 gt gt 4 2 24 CHAPTER 4 OPERATION Voltage Measurement V Connect the measurement leads to the instrument s terminals complying with the polarities indicated red lead on the termi nal and black lead on the COM terminal Set the ro
11. Safety Specifications u u u 20 3 5 Variations in Operating 22 3 6 Typical Frequency Response 23 OPERATION 24 4 1 Voltage Measurement V 24 4 2 Audio Continuity Test 24 4 2 1 Lead Resistance Compensation zero 25 4 3 Resistance Measurement 25 4 4 Semi Conductor Test 25 4 5 Current Measurements A 26 4 5 1 Correction of Current Measurement Zero DC Zero 26 4 6 INRUSH Function esaa aA ene 26 4 6 1 Implementation a 27 4 7 Power Measurement W aa 27 4 8 Power Factor Calculation PF 28 4 9 Frequency Measurement 2 28 4 10 Phase Order Indication a Jaya saa 28 5 MAINTENANCIE 30 5 1 Changing the 30 0 2 Gleanitig
12. U with I Clamp on Multimeter Model F09 27 The 2 arrow on the jaws must be directed in the direction of power circulation from the source to the load In which case the sign corresponds to power consumed by the load the sign corresponds to power supplied by the load Specific reference conditions PF 1 12 2 U gt 10V 4 8 Power Factor Calculation PF With the clamp configured in power measurement switch on position W and correctly connected see 4 7 perform a short press on the yellow button the power factor is displayed The power factor is by definition an unsigned quantity however a sign is displayed showing whether the charge is inductive sign or capacitive sign This sign is significant only in the case of slightly distorted signals e g 3 switches to zero over 1 period 4 9 Frequency Measurement Hz This function is active for measurements V A W in AC For the power function the frequency measurement is performed on the voltage signal 1 Short press the Hz button The display shows the frequency of the measured signal 2 Press again to return to the previously displayed measurement 4 10 Phase Order Indication lt This measurement is performed with 2 conductors sequentially as follows 1 Integration of a reference period on one phase L1 L2 for example Integration of a reference period on one phase L 1 L3 Calculatio
13. ction 0 5 P then the value for rms Press the yellow button Signal frequency corresponding out F lt 15 Hz or gt 70 Hz 1P 2 5P 5P 10P 0 5P A C I Press the HOLD button Consultation of values rms then press with each time the rms computed of the yellow button value corresponding consecutive periods alternately Short press on the Return to values Exit from the function MIN MAX key MIN MAX or PEAK return to MIN MAX mode 47 Power Measurement w 1 Connect the measurement leads to the terminals complying with the polarities indicated red lead on the terminal and black lead on the terminal 2 Set the switch to the W position single phase measurement 3 Long press the yellow button for measurements on balanced 3 phase systems 4 Connect the clamp on the system selected for power measure ment complying with the following instructions SINGLE PHASE SYSTEMS Connect the measurement leads for voltage measurement red lead on phase black lead on neutral Clamp the conductor carrying the current to be measured check for proper closing of the jaws and for foreign matters in the gap BALANCED 3 PHASE SYSTEMS Connect the measurement leads for voltage measurement red lead on phase 1 black lead on phase 2 U measure ment Clamp the conductor of phase 3 I measurement NOTE The same results are achieved with the following couple of measurements U with and
14. ering Information u 5 1 4 1 Accessories and Replacement Parts 5 PRODUCT FEATURES 6 2 44 Description eere ae eh ere er nee ee Ec prete 6 2 2 Model F09 Calouts a e 7 2 3 Rotary Switch Functions u 8 2 4 Command Buttons essen 8 2 5 Hold Button Primary Functions 8 2 5 1 Display Lock eee RR DR 8 2 5 2 Preselecting Min Max Mode 8 2 5 3 Automatic Compensation for Lead Resistance 9 2 5 4 Automatic Compensation of Current Measurement Zero 9 2 6 Hold Button Secondary Functions with rotary switch 9 2 6 1 Disable Auto off Function 9 2 6 2 Activate the V Live Function 9 2 6 3 Displaying the Internal Software Version 10 2 7 Yellow Button Primary Functions s 10 2 7 1 Manual Selection of AC DC Mode 10 2 7 2 Selection of INRUSH Function 10 2 7 3 Selecting Continuity Resistance and Semi conductor 10 2 7 4 Power Factor 10 2 7 5 Phase Order Indication Measurement 11 2 8 Ye
15. ion Threshold Accuracy V Live Mode 45V peak 2V Clamp on Multimeter Model F09 15 3 1 2 Continuity e 4000 Measuring Range 0 0 to 399 90 1 of Reading 2cts with compensation for measurement cable resistance MIN MAX Mode Accuracy same as previous table 0 2 of Reading Capture Time 100 ms typical 3 1 3 Resistance 4000 0 0 to 399 90 100 lt 3 2V With compensation for measurement cable resistance MIN MAX Mode Accuracy same as previous table 0 2 of Reading Capture Time 100 ms typical 3 1 4 Semi Conductor Test gt Display Range Measuring Range 0 to 3 199V 1 of Reading 2cts Measuring Current 2mA to 4mA Overload Protection 500Vac or 750Vpc or peak Per the voltage measured MIN MAX Mode Accuracy same as previous table 0 2 of Reading Capture Time 100 ms typical 16 Clamp on Multimeter Model F09 3 1 5 Current A Display Range ___ 40A 400A 4000A Measuring Range 0 20 to 39 99A 40 0 to 399 9A 400 to 600A peak 1 5 of Reading 10cts 1 5 of Reading 2cts 100mA In DC the display indicates OL above 400A and OL above 400A 600A in PEAK mode In AC the display indicates OL over 400Arms 900V in PEAK mode In AC if the value of the current measured is lt 0 15A the display shows 0 00 With correction of zero in DC MIN MAX Mode Accuracy same as previous table 0 2 of Reading Capture Time 100 ms typical PEAK Mode Accuracy sa
16. llow Button Secondary Functions with rotary switch 11 2 8 1 Modification of Audio Indication Threshold in 11 Continuity Test eh baie id enfe ic he E ge tenti 11 2 8 2 Default Configuration sese 11 2 9 MIN MAX Button Functions s 12 2 10 Hz Button Led recte ere Ska te ape huq 12 musu aa RAA E wit AAAA 12 2 12 Liquid Crystal Display aaa aaa aaa 13 2 12 1 Digital Display u aaa 13 2 12 2 Symbol Display sese 13 2 19 BUZE etae rte e dite 14 SPECIFICATI0NS 15 3 1 Electrical Specifications 15 PET Moltage si nee te Reed 15 3 1 2 Continuity em 16 ITS Resistance O nci aoc 16 3 1 4 Semi Conductor Test 16 3 1 5 no Ite 17 3 1 6 INRUSH Function 2 u 2 n uu gs 17 35130 POWOrAV as ui iiti ende as 17 3 1 8 Power Factor Calculation PF 18 9 45 9 Frequency Hz ie ttes 18 3 1 10 Phase Order Indication 15 sse 19 3 111 Power Supply eet tte debet metit 19 3 2 Mechanical Specifications 19 3 3 Environmental Specifications 20 3 4
17. me as previous table 2 of Reading 0 5A Capture Time 500 us typical 2 5 ms max 3 1 6 INRUSH Function Range for Use gt 5A peak for the first period of the signal Accuracy 5 0 5A Capture Time 10 periods of the signal frequency 200 ms at 50Hz 3 1 7 Power W Active Power Measurement Display Range 4000W OOKW to OKW to _2 of Reading 19 100W Reactive Power Measurement Display Range 4000 var 400 kvar 4 00 kvar to 40 0 kvar to 2165999 NAT 39 99 kvar 240 0 kvar 2 of Reading ct Clamp on Multimeter Model F09 17 Apparent Power Measurement Display Range 4000 VA 40 kVA 400 kVA 4 00 kVA to 40 0 kVA to 39 99 kVA 240 0 kVA 2 of Reading 1ct 10 VA 100 VA The scale is limited to 240kW kvar kVA in one phase 600V x 400A and 399 9kW kvar kVA in 3 phase systems Above this value the display indicates OL or OL depending on the sign of the power If the power value is lt 5W or if the voltage or current values are respectively lt 0 15V or lt 0 15A 0 is displayed measurement accuracy is affected by an instability linked to current measurement of approx 0 1A Example For a power measurement performed at 10A the instability of the measurement will be 0 1A 10A or 1 MIN MAX Mode Accuracy same as previous table 0 3 of Reading Capture Time 100 ms typical every 400 ms 3 1 8 Power Factor Calculation PF Display range eae ee eee
18. n Multimeter Model F09 2 7 5 2 8 2 8 1 2 8 2 Phase Order Indication Measurement 2 Turn rotary switch to the lt position and enter the function Press the yellow button lec is displayed The unit is ready to detect the reference period see S 4 10 for details Yellow Button Secondary Functions with rotary switch Modification of Audio Indication Threshold in Continuity Test While pressing down the yellow button bring the rotary switch from the OFF position to the e position The unit beeps the and e symbols appear along with the threshold value 40 0 by default Adjustment is then possible from 1Q to 400 by pressing the yellow button short pressure progression of 10 by 10 press and hold progression of 100 by 10 Once the value is chosen activate the rotary switch to memo rize Default Configuration While pressing down the yellow button turn the rotary switch from the OFF position to A position The unit emits a double beep then all the segments of the digital display and the e symbol flashes The default configuration is set when the button is released the display no longer flashes and the e symbol disappears The default configuration is Audio identification threshold 400 Auto off ON V Live function none Clamp on Multimeter Model F09 11 Q DC zero w HOLD CO 2 9 MIN MAX Button Functions e ES MIN MAX e T MIN MAX opera
19. n of the time delay between reference and measurement periods enabling determination of the phase order or phase rotation direction Special reference condition 3 phase and sinusoidal network with 50Hz or 60Hz stable frequency 28 Clamp on Multimeter Model F09 Note 1 In the following table display of the symbol g4 refers system atically to the beginning of sequence Note 2 The sequence of the following table is described using L1 on terminal COM L2 then L3 on terminal The same result is obtained if 12 on terminal L3 then L1 on terminal L3 on terminal L1 then L2 on terminal Note 3 The measurement principle is based upon certain frequency sta bility and practical sinusoidal signals THD lt 10 This excludes measurement on power generators whose spin stabilization system is too weak to ensure adequate frequency stability Switch on the position Enter the function D M sliz The unit is ready to detect Press the yellow button the reference period Cable connected after 10 seconds maximum result is black on L1 one of the following and contact displays red cable on L2 opposite Err V 2 s then 5 if voltage 50V Err V 2 s then rd gt if nominal freq 50Hz or 60Hz rEF OK if reference period correct Red cable contact on L3 The unit determines the period less than 10 seconds measurement the following after leaving L2
20. nit beeps the soft ware version is displayed in the form VX XX for 2 seconds then all the segments of the display are shown Q DC zero Yellow Button Primary Functions CO Gs Manual Selection of AC DC Mode Gm By default the clamp switches to AC or DC mode automatically AC DC symbol flashes for the A and V functions When the mode is manually selected the AC DC symbol is fixed Use a series of short presses on the yellow button to manually select AC DC measurement and to return to automatic mode NOTE Manual selection is not possible in MIN MAX or HOLD mode Selection of INRUSH Function This is done in function A AC by first pressing on the MIN MAX button then on the yellow button Consultation of the values corresponding to this function is possible by pressing first on the HOLD button then by short successive presses on the yellow button To quit this function perform short presses on the MIN MAX button Selecting Continuity Resistance and Semi conductor By default the clamp is in the continuity function e To select resistance measurement Q semi conductor test func tion gt and to return to the continuity function e perform a series of short presses on the yellow button Power Factor Calculation With the clamp configured in power measurement switch on posi tion W and correctly connected see S 4 7 perform a short press on the yellow button the power factor is displayed Clamp o
21. o be damaged file a claim immediately with the carrier and notify your distributor at once giving a detailed description of any damage Save the damaged packing container to substantiate your claim 1 4 Ordering Information Clamp on Multimeter Model F09 Cat 2129 50 Includes multimeter set of red and black leads with probe tips and alligator clips 9V battery soft carrying pouch and this user manual 1 4 1 Accessories and Replacement Parts Replacement set of leads PTL 31 red and black with probe tips and alligator Cat 2121 53 Soft Carrying Pouch u u u Cat 2118 65 Only use accessories adapted to the voltage and overvoltage category of the circuit to be measured per NF EN 61010 Clamp on Multimeter Model F09 5 CHAPTER 2 PRODUCT FEATURES 2 1 Description The Clamp on Multimeter Model F09 emphasizes reliability and simplicity of use to respond to the needs of power professionals Features TRMS measurement A compact unit integrating the current sensor for inten sity measurements without breaking the test circuit Outstanding ergonomic features e automatic selection of AC or DC measurement e measurement of the RMS value of any signal AC DC e automatic selection of measurement ranges e programmable audio voltage indication V Live e over range indication e backlighting of the digital
22. or for 3 phase system with or without neutral 2 4 Command Buttons HOLD These buttons are capable of 3 types of action MIN Short press lt 1 3 5 valid if the button pressure is detected Long press gt 1 3 s gives access to a measurement or operating mode Holding or releasing the button has no effect Held press Gives access to a measurement or operating mode and remains in this mode as long as pressure is held Releasing the button returns to the previous mode 2 9 2 9 1 2 9 2 Hold Button Primary Functions e CG Display Lock MIN MAX Hz x Short press the HOLD button to freeze lock the display Press again to unlock Preselecting Min Max Mode Short press the HOLD button then the MIN MAX button to prese lect the MIN MAX mode Press the HOLD button again to make the MIN MAX mode effective Use this function to preselect the MIN MAX mode to prevent unwanted or mistaken integration of MIN MAX values Clamp on Multimeter Model F09 2 9 3 2 9 4 2 6 2 6 1 2 6 2 Automatic Compensation for Lead Resistance Press the HOLD button when the continuity test e or measure ment resistance function Q is selected When the button is released and the display shows zero the correction value is put into memory If the value measured is higher than 20 the correction is stopped and the value in memory is reset to zero NOTE This correction is prohibited in MIN MAX mode A
23. ring beeps automatic deactivation of the instrument Short and medium sound measured continuity value lower than programmed threshold short circuit junction during semi conduc tor test Modulated medium continuous sound value measured in volts higher than 45V peak when the V Live function is selected Clamp on Multimeter Model F09 CHAPTER 3 SPECIFICATIONS 3 1 Electrical Specifications 23 C 3 K RH of 45 to 75 battery power at 8 5V 5V frequency range of applied AC signal 45 to 65Hz position of conductor centered in clamp jaws conductor diameter 20 no electrical field no external AC magnetic field 3 1 1 Voltage V 400V 4000V Measuring Range 0 2V to 39 99V 40 0V10399 9V 40000 In Accurac 1 of Reading 1 of Reading 1 of Reading d 5cts 2cts 2cts Input Impedance Overload Protection 600VAC Dc In DC the display indicates OL above 600V and OL above 600V 900V in PEAK mode In AC the display indicates OL over 600Vrms 900V in PEAK mode In AC if the value of the voltage measured is lt 0 15V the display indicates 0 00 N For voltages 2600Vpc or RMS a repetitive beep of the buzzer indicates that the measured voltage is higher than the unit s guaranteed safety voltage MIN MAX Mode Accuracy same as previous table 0 2 of Reading Capture Time 100 ms typical PEAK Mode Accuracy same as previous table 0 2 of Reading Capture Time 500 us typical 2 5 ms max Detect
24. ructions 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 Risk of electric shock The voltage at the parts marked with this symbol may be dangerous This symbol refers to a type A current sensor This symbol signifies that application around and removal from HAZARDOUS LIVE conductors is permitted In conformity with WEEE 2002 96 EC 4 P m 4 Clamp on Multimeter Model F09 1 2 Definition of Measurement Categories Cat 1 For measurements on circuits not directly connected to the AC supply wall outlet such as protected secondaries signal level and limited energy circuits Cat 11 For measurements performed on circuits directly connected to the electrical distribution system Examples are measurements on household appliances 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 1 3 Receiving Your Shipment Upon receiving your shipment make sure that the contents are consis tent with the packing list Notify your distributor of any missing items If the equipment appears t
25. stance 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 team 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 E mail techsupport aemc com www aemc com NOTE Do not ship Instruments to our Foxborough MA address Clamp on Multimeter Model F09 31 Limited Warranty The Model F09 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 pur chased 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 and detailed warranty coverage please read the Warranty Coverage Information which is attached to the Warranty Registration Card if enclosed or is available at www aemc com Please keep the Warranty Coverage Information with your records What AEMC Instruments will do Ifa 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
26. tary switch to the V position Connect the unit to the voltage source to be measured making sure that the voltage does not exceed the maximum acceptable limits see S 3 1 1 Range switching and AC DC selection are automatic Short press the yellow button to manually select AC DC If the signal measured is gt 45V peak the audio indication is acti vated if the V Live function is selected see 2 6 2 For voltages gt 600Vpc or Trms a repetitive beep of the buzzer indicates that the measured voltageis higher than the acceptable safety voltage OL Audio Continuity Test Connect the measurement conductors to the terminals gt Set the rotary switch to the a position Connect the unit to the circuit to be tested The buzzer is contin uously active as soon as contact is established circuit closed and if the resistance value measured is lower than the threshold value chosen by the programming adjustable from 1 to 40Q NOTE Above 4000 the display indicates OL Clamp on Multimeter Model F09 4 2 1 Lead Resistance Compensation zero To measure low resistance values measure the lead resistance first Short circuit the leads Press down the HOLD button until zero appears on the display The lead resistance value will then be saved and subtracted from the value of the resistance measured later A If the value measured is higher than 20 this correction is stopped and the sa
27. tes by end around shift on short pressure MIN MAX V and A Functions Other functions MIN value Return to MAX value At any time a long press on the button will quit the MIN MAX mode If the INRUSH function was selected see description S 4 6 a short pressure will return to MIN MAX mode NOTE In MIN MAX mode the Auto off function of the unit is unavailable Q DC zero 2 10 Hz Button CoC HOLD Ashort press displays the frequency of the measured signal another press switches X back to the previous value This button is active only for the Aac Vac and W functions 2 11 il Button Q DC zero Short pressure Display backlight command a gt Auto off after 2 minutes CO d MIN MAX Hz Held pressure Display of estimated remaining battery power in hours except INRUSH and phase order functions 12 Clamp on Multimeter Model F09 2 12 Liquid Crystal Display The liquid crystal display includes the digital display of the measured values the related units and symbols 2 12 1 Digital Display 4 digits 9999 counts 3 decimal points and signs DC and peak mea surement OL Positive value range exceedance gt 3999cts OL Negative value range exceedance OL Unsigned value range exceedance Indeterminate value middle segments 3 O Mv PEAK MAX MIN ko EO Pi Pi Pi P kva AC DC T NT F C mvar 30 gt kHz 2 1
28. ure the gap between the jaws is kept clean and free from debris at all times to help ensure accurate readings 5 3 Storage If the instrument is not used for a period of more than 60 days remove the battery and store it separately 30 Clamp on Multimeter Model 9 Repair and Calibration To ensure that your instrument meets factory specifications we recommend that it be scheduled back to our factory Service Center at one year 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 I S T Includes calibration certificate plus recorded calibration data Ship To Chauvin Arnoux Inc d b a AEMC Instruments 15 Faraday Drive Dover NH 03820 USA Phone 800 945 2362 Ext 360 603 749 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 I S T are available NOTE You must obtain a CSA before returning any instrument Technical and Sales Assi
29. utomatic Compensation of Current Measurement Zero Press the HOLD button when the current measurement function is selected When the button is released and the display shows zero the cor rection value is put into memory If the value measured is higher than 6A the correction is stopped and the value in memory is reset to zero Hold Button Secondary Functions with rotary switch Disable Auto off Function While pressing down the HOLD button turn the rotary switch from the OFF position to the e position The unit emits a double beep then the symbol flashes The selected configuration is put into memory when the button is released the symbol remains lit continuously Automatic stop is reactivated when switch returns to OFF position Activate the V Live Function While pressing down the HOLD button bring the rotary switch from the OFF position to the V position The unit emits a double beep then the V and m symbol flashes The selected configuration is put into memory when the button is released the V symbol becomes fixed and the e symbol flashes Proceed in the same way to suppress the V Live function the e symbol disappears when the button is released Clamp on Multimeter Model F09 9 2 6 3 2 7 2 7 1 2 7 2 2 7 3 2 7 4 10 Displaying the Internal Software Version While pressing down the HOLD button bring the rotary switch from the OFF position to the A position The u
30. ved correction value is reset to zero 4 3 Resistance Measurement 1 Connect the measurement conductors to the terminals 2 Set the rotary switch to the t position and press once on the yellow button the e symbol disappears 3 Connect the unit to the resistance to be tested Range selection is automatic To measure low resistance with accuracy compensate the lead measurement resistance see 4 2 1 NOTE Above 40kQ the display indicates OL 4 4 Semi Conductor Test gt 1 Connect the measurement leads to the terminals complying with the polarities indicated red lead on the terminal and black lead on the COM terminal 2 Setthe rotary switch to the oo position and press twice on the yellow button the gt symbol is displayed 3 Connect the unit to the semi conductor junction to be tested The measurement current moves from the terminal to the terminal It corresponds to the direct testing of the semi conductor junction Short circuit junction audio indication for a threshold lt 0 050V Cut or reversed junction or threshold gt 3 2V OL displayed Clamp on Multimeter Model F09 25 4 5 4 5 1 Current Measurements A Set the rotary switch to the A position Clamp around the conductor carrying the current to be mea sured checking for proper closing of the jaws and for foreign matter in the gap For DC the 2 arrow engra
31. ved on the jaws must be directed in the direction of current circulation for the sign of the displayed value to be significant Range switching and AC DC selection are automatic Short press the yellow button to manually select AC DC or AC DC Correction of the Current Measurement Zero DC Zero To measure current with a low value perform a zero correction first e A 4 6 Press down the HOLD button until zero appears on the display The corrected value will then be saved and subtracted from the value of the current measured later This correction is performed only on the DC component of the zero If the value measured is higher than 6A this correction is stopped and the saved correction value is reset to zero INRUSH Function This function is used to follow quick changes in the current such as a damped sinusoidal quantity by measuring the successive rms values calculated on 75 1 2 5 and 10 periods from the largest rms value computed and updated on 75 period The applications are e Measurement of motor start up currents Correct definition of fuses and circuit breakers signal amplitude time relationship Stress on components by current overload The field of application is limited to industrial frequencies 15 to 70Hz 26 Clamp on Multimeter Model F09 4 6 1 Implementation This function is accessible in AC current measurement only after selection of the MIN MAX mode Enter the fun
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