AEMC instruments AmpFlex 193-24-BK User manual

CURRENT PROBES & SENSORS
(For Power Quality Meters & Power Energy Loggers)
193-24-BK
193-36-BK
196A-24-BK
MA193-10-BK
MA193-14-BK
MA194-24-BK
MN93-BK
MN193-BK
MR193-BK
SL261
SR193-BK
User Manual
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INSTRUMENTS

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Thank you for purchasing an AEMC®Instruments current probe.
For the best results from your instrument and for your safety, you must read the
enclosed operating instructions carefully and comply with the precautions for use.
Only qualied and trained operators should use this product.
Symbols
CAUTION - Risk of Danger! Indicates a WARNING. Whenever this symbol
is present, the operator must refer to the user manual before operation
Indicates a risk of electric shock. The voltage at the parts marked with this
symbol may be dangerous
Application or withdrawal authorized on conductors carrying dangerous volt-
ages. Type A current sensor as per IEC 61010-2-032
Refers to a type B current sensor. Application or withdrawal not authorized
on conductors carrying dangerous voltages. Type B current sensor as per
IEC 61010-2-032
Signies that the instrument is protected by double or reinforced insulation
Battery
Indicates important information to acknowledge.
This product complies with the Low Voltage & Electromagnetic Compatibility
European directives (73/23/CEE & 89/336/CEE).
In the European Union, this product is subject to a separate collection
system for recycling electrical and electronic components in accordance
with directive WEEE 2002/96/EC.
Denition of Measurement Categories (CAT)
CAT IV corresponds to measurements performed at the primary electrical supply
(< 1000 V).
Example: primary overcurrent protection devices, ripple control units, and
meters.
CAT III corresponds to measurements performed in the building installation at the
distribution level.
Example: hardwired equipment in xed installation and circuit breakers.
CAT II corresponds to measurements performed on circuits directly connected to
the electrical distribution system.
Example: measurements on household appliances and portable tools.

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PRECAUTIONS BEFORE USE
The protection assured by the current probe can be compromised if it is used in a
way that is not recommended by the manufacturer.
■Comply with the rated maximum voltage and current, and the measurement
category. Do not use the current probe on networks where the voltage or
category exceeds those specied.
■Comply with the conditions of use (e.g. temperature, humidity, altitude, degree
of pollution, location).
■Do not use the current probe if its housing is open, deteriorated, or incorrectly
reassembled. Before each use, check the integrity of the insulation of the unit,
jaws, clamps, housing, and leads.
■Do not subject the current probe to water or other liquids.
■Keep the jaw contacts of the clamp absolutely clean.
■Use suitable personal protective equipment when hazardous voltages may be
accessible in the installation where the measurement is made.
■Any repairs must be carried out by accredited skilled personnel.

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Table of Contents
1. INTRODUCTION.................................................................................4
1.1 Receiving Your Shipment......................................................................4
1.2 Ordering Information.............................................................................4
2. PRODUCT FEATURES.......................................................................5
2.1 Control Features...................................................................................5
2.1.1 MiniFlex®Model MA193-BK .....................................................6
2.1.2 MiniFlex®Model MA194-BK .....................................................7
2.1.3 AC/DC Current Probe Model J93-BK .......................................8
2.1.4 AC Current Probe Models MN93-BK & MN193-BK..................9
2.1.5 AC Current Probe Model MR193-BK......................................10
2.1.6 AC Current Probe Model SL261.............................................11
2.1.7 AC Current Probe Model SR193-BK ......................................12
3. OPERATION .....................................................................................13
4. SPECIFICATIONS.............................................................................15
4.1 Electrical .............................................................................................15
4.2 Environmental.....................................................................................16
4.3 Mechanical..........................................................................................16
4.4 Safety..................................................................................................17
4.5 Conformity To International Standards ...............................................17
4.6 Electromagnetic Compatibility ............................................................17
5. MAINTENANCE................................................................................18
5.1 Cleaning..............................................................................................18
5.2 Battery Replacement ..........................................................................18
5.2.1 Model MR193-BK ..................................................................18
5.2.2 Model SL261 ..........................................................................18
5.2.3 Model J93-BK.........................................................................19
5.3 Repair and Calibration........................................................................19
5.4 Technical Assistance...........................................................................20
5.5 Limited Warranty.................................................................................20
5.5.1 Warranty Repairs....................................................................20

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1. INTRODUCTION
1.1 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, le 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.
1.2 Ordering Information
NOTE: The current probes in this manual are compatible only with
AEMC®Instruments Power Analyzers (see § 4 for meter compatibility).
AmpFlex®Sensor 24" Model 193-24-BK ..........................................Cat. #2140.34
AmpFlex®Sensor 36" Model 193-36-BK ..........................................Cat. #2140.35
AmpFlex®Sensor 24” Model 196A-24-BK........................................Cat. #2140.75
MiniFlex®Sensor 10" Model MA193-10-BK......................................Cat. #2140.48
MiniFlex®Sensor 14" Model MA193-14-BK......................................Cat. #2140.50
MiniFlex®Sensor 24” Model MA194-24-BK......................................Cat. #2140.80
AC/DC Current Probe Model J93-BK ....................... Discontinued October 2021
AC Current Probe Model MN93-BK..................................................Cat. #2140.32
AC Current Probe Model MN193-BK................................................Cat. #2140.36
AC Current Probe Model MR193-BK................................................Cat. #2140.28
AC Current Probe Model SR193-BK ................................................Cat. #2140.33
AC/DC Current Probe Model SL261* ...............................................Cat. #1201.51
* Adapter for SL261 - BNC Adapter ............................................ Cat. #2140.40

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2. PRODUCT FEATURES
2.1 Control Features
AmpFlex®Models 193-24-BK, 193-36-BK & 196A-24-BK
2
3
4
1
1. Flexible sensor
2. Sensor opening connector
3. Shielded lead
4. Custom 4-pin input connector (available standard or IP 67 compliant,
depending on instrument)

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2.1.1 MiniFlex®Model MA193-BK
2
3
4
1
1. Flexible sensor
2. Sensor opening device
3. Shielded lead
4. Custom 4-pin input connector

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2.1.2 MiniFlex®Model MA194-BK
4
2
3
1
1. Flexible sensor
2. Sensor opening device
3. Shielded lead
4. Custom 4-pin input connector

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2.1.3 AC/DC Current Probe Model J93-BK
1
2
4
5
6
3
5000A
500A
ZERO
Stop
Test
MARCHE
SORTIE
ZERO
ON
OFF
300 V CAT IV
600 V CAT III
1. Jaws
2. Custom 4-pin input connector
3. Safety guard
4. Zero adjustment knob
5. Power ON/Low battery indicator
6. Three-position switch: ON, OFF, battery test

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2.1.4 AC Current Probe Models MN93-BK & MN193-BK
200V CAT IV
600V CAT III 200A
5
4
2
3
6
1
1. Jaws
2. Protective guard
3. Two-position range switch (MN193-BK only)
4. Jaw opening lever
5. Shielded lead
6. Custom 4-pin input connector

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2.1.5 AC Current Probe Model MR193-BK
5
2
4
3
7
6
1
1. Jaws
2. Protective guard
3. Jaw opening lever
4. Two-position range switch
5. Shielded lead
6. Zero adjustment
7. Custom 4-pin input connector

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2.1.6 AC Current Probe Model SL261
2
3
5 6
4
1
1. Jaws
2. Zero adjust knob
3. Range selection switch
4. Battery compartment screw
5. Battery compartment cover
6. BNC Adapter (sold separately - Cat. #2140.40)

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2.1.7 AC Current Probe Model SR193-BK
4
2
3
5
1
1. Jaws
2. Protective guard
3. Jaw opening lever
4. Shielded lead
5. Custom 4-pin input connector

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3. OPERATION
The current probes and exible sensors are used to measure the current owing
in a conductor or bus bar without opening the circuit. They also insulate the user
from dangerous voltages in the circuit.
The choice of current probe or sensor to be used depends on the amperage to be
measured and the diameter of the cables or size of the bus bar.
■For three-phase measurements, use the color-coded ID markers to associate
a color for each current input to match the phase identiers on the measured
system.
NOTE: Always connect the probes or sensors with the indicating
arrows pointing toward the load.
For Example Only (instrument’s will vary):
■Connect the current probe or sensor to the current terminals of the instrument.
For MR193-BK and SL261 Probes:
■MR193-BK: Set the switch to 1 mV/A; the ON indicator will light up.
SL261: Set the switch to 10 mV or 100 mV/A; the ON indicator will light up.
■Connect the probe to the instrument.
■Adjust the zero by turning the potentiometer with no conductor in the jaws of the
clamp.
■When the measurement is nished, turn the probe switch to OFF.

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For Probes:
■Press the jaw opening lever on the probe to open the jaws.
■Clamp the probe around the conductor to be tested. For best results, center the
conductor in the jaws of the clamp.
I
For AmpFlex®and MiniFlex®Sensors:
■AmpFlex®: Press simultaneously on both sides of the opening connector.
■MiniFlex®: Press the opening device to open the exible sensor.
■Clamp the sensor around the conductor to be tested. For best results, center the
conductor in the jaws of the clamp.
■Close the sensor by pushing the moving part into the connector until it clicks.
NOTE: For details of the measurement conguration and technical
specications, refer to the user manual of the connected instrument.

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4. SPECIFICATIONS
4.1 Electrical
NOTE: The measurement ranges specied are for the probes and
sensors. In some cases, they may di󰀨er from the ranges that can be
measured by the connected instrument.
NOTE: For complete specications refer to the product user manual
that is supplied with each compatible instrument.
Model Measurement Range Compatibility
AmpFlex®193-24-BK (1)
24 in (610 mm)
200 mA to 10 kAAC (2)
(12,000 A) (3)
All PowerPads and
PEL 100 Series
AmpFlex®193-36-BK (1)
36 in (910 mm)
200 mA to 10 kAAC (2)
(12,000 A) (3)
All PowerPads and
PEL 100 Series
AmpFlex®196A-24-BK (1)
24 in (610 mm)
200 mA to 10 kAAC (2)
(12,000 A) (3) 8435, 8436, and PEL 105
MiniFlex®MA193-BK (1)
10 in (250 mm)
200 mA to 3000 A
(10,000 A peak)
All PowerPads and
PEL 100 Series
MiniFlex®MA193-BK (1)
14 in (355 mm)
200 mA to 3000 A
(10,000 A peak)
All PowerPads and
PEL 100 Series
MiniFlex®MA194-BK (1)
24 in (606 mm)
100 mA to 3000 A
(10,000 A peak)
All PowerPads and
PEL 100 Series
J93-BK 50 to 3500;
50 to 5000 (DC only)
8333, 8336, 8435, 8436
and PEL 100 Series
MN93-BK 2 to 240 AAC
(I >200 A not permanent)
All PowerPads and
PEL 100 Series
MN193-BK 5 A: 0.005 to 6 AAC
100 A: 0.1 to 120 AAC
All PowerPads and
PEL 100 Series
MR193-BK 10 AAC to 1000 AAC;
10 APEAK AC+DC to 1300 A PEAK AC+DC
All PowerPads and
PEL 100 Series
SL261 100 mV/A: 100 mA to 10 A peak
10 mV/A: 1 to 100 A peak
All PowerPads and
PEL 100 Series
SR193-BK 1 AAC to 1200 AAC
(I > 1000 A not continuously)
All PowerPads and
PEL 100 Series
(1) 10 to 6500 AAC for Model 8435; 100 mA to 6500 A for Model 8436
(2) 200 mA to 10,000 A measurement range for the PEL 100 Series.
(3) 12,000 A is specied for the PEL 100 Series only.
Battery: 9 V Alkaline NEDA 1604 A, 6LR61
Battery Life: MR193-BK - 100H typical
SL261 - 55 h typical
J93-BK - 70 h typical
NOTE: Battery life is twice the typical value when using Lithium
batteries.

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4.2 Environmental
Indoor use
Operating Temperature: (14 to 131) °F (-10 to 55) °C); (10 to 85) % RH
Storage Temperature: (-40 to 158) °F (-40 to 7) °C; (10 to 90) % RH
Degree of pollution: 2
Altitude: < 2000 m
4.3 Mechanical
Model
Lead
Length
(nominal)
Clamping
Diameter Dimensions Weight
AmpFlex®193-24-BK
24 in (610 mm)
10 ft
(3 m)
7.64 in
(190 mm)
(6.6 x 6.2 x 0.98) in
(170 x 158 x 25) mm
7.7 oz
(270 g)
AmpFlex®193-36-BK
36 in (910 mm)
10 ft
(3 m)
11.46 in
(290 mm)
(11 x 10.4 x 0.98) in
(280 x 265 x 25) mm
9.5 oz
(220 g)
AmpFlex®196A-24-BK
24 in (610 mm)
10 ft
(3 m)
7.64 in
(190 mm)
(6.6 x 6.2 x 0.98) in
(170 x 158 x 25) mm
7.7 oz
(270 g)
MiniFlex®
MA193 -10-BK
10 in (250 mm)
10 ft
(3 m)
2.75 in
(70 mm)
(4.0 x 2.5 x 1.1) in
(103 x 64 x 28) mm
1.94 oz
(55 g)
MiniFlex®
MA193-14-BK
14 in (350 mm)
10 ft
(3 m)
3.94 in
(100 mm)
(4.0 x 2.5 x 1.1) in
(103 x 64 x 28) mm
2.11 oz
(60 g)
MiniFlex®
MA194-24-BK
24 in (606 mm)
10 ft
(3 m)
7.64 in
(190 mm)
(4.0 x 2.5 x 1.1) in
(103 x 64 x 28) mm
2.11 oz
(60 g)
J93-BK 10 ft
(3 m)
2.84 in
(72 mm)
(13.23 x 5.00 x 1.65) in
(336 x 127 x 42) mm
3.75 lbs
(1.7 kg)
MN93-BK 10 ft
(3 m)
0.8 in
(20 mm)
(5.47 x 2.00 x 1.18) in
(135 x 51 x 30) mm
24 oz
(690 g)
MN193-BK 10 ft
(3 m)
0.8 in
(20 mm)
(5.47 x 2.00 x 1.18) in
(135 x 51 x 30) mm
24 oz
(690 g)
MR193-BK 10 ft
(3 m)
One 1.6 in
(42 mm)
or two 0.98 in
(25 mm)
or two bus bars
(1.96 x 0.19) in
(50 x 5) mm
(8.8 x 3.82 x 1.73) in
(224 x 97 x 44) mm
19 oz
(540 g)
SL261 6.5 ft
(1.9 m)
0.46 in
(11.8 mm)
(9.09 x 1.42 x 2.64) in
(231 x 36 x 67) mm
11.6 oz
(330 g)
SR193-BK 10 ft
(3 m)
2 in
(52 mm)
(8.5 x 4.4 x 1.8) in
(216 x 111 x 45) mm
24 oz
(690 g)

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4.4 Safety
Protection index IP 40 for the probes and IP 30 jaws open, according to IEC 60 529
■IP 65 for the AmpFlex®according to IEC 60 529
■IK 04 according to IEC 50102
Drop test: According to IEC 61010-1
Electrical safety according to IEC 61010-2-032.
Maximum applicable voltage:
AmpFlex® 193-BK: 1000 V CAT III; 600 V CAT IV
AmpFlex® 196A-BK: 1000 V CAT IV
MiniFlex®-BK: 1000 V CAT III; 600 V CAT IV
J93-BK: 600 V CAT III; 300 V CAT IV
MN93 / MN193-BK/
MN194-BK: 600 V CAT III; 300 V CAT IV
MR193-BK: 600 V CAT III; 300 V CAT IV
SL261: 600 V CAT III
SR193-BK: 1000 V CAT III; 600 V CAT IV
4.5 Conformity To International Standards
The instruments are compliant with IEC 61010-2-032.
The equipment is protected by double or reinforced insulation .
Type of current sensor per IEC 61010-2-032:
Type A or Type B for the Ampexes.
4.6 Electromagnetic Compatibility
The instruments conform with standard IEC 61326-1.
Specications are subject to change without notice.

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5. MAINTENANCE
Use only factory specied replacement parts. AEMC®instruments 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.
CAUTION: Risk of electric shock. Disconnect the instrument from
any source of electricity.
5.1 Cleaning
■Use a soft cloth, dampened with soapy water. Rinse with a damp cloth
and dry rapidly with a dry cloth.
■Do not use alcohol, solvents, or hydrocarbons.
■Do not splash water directly on the instrument.
5.2 Battery Replacement
5.2.1 Model MR193-BK
■Disconnect the MR193-BK completely and turn the rotary switch to
OFF.
■Use a screwdriver to unscrew the screws and remove the battery
compartment cover on the backside of the unit.
■Withdraw the battery from its compartment.
■Disconnect the old battery without pulling on the wires and replace with
a new one, observing the polarity.
■Put the battery into its compartment.
■Put the cover back in place and screw the screws back in.
5.2.2 Model SL261
■Disconnect the SL261 completely and turn the rotary switch to OFF.
■ Unscrew the battery compartment screw and pull o󰀨 the battery
compartment cover.
■Replace the battery with a new one, observing the polarity.
■Put the cover back in place and screw the screw back in.