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
E94
MN94
MN193-BK
MR193-BK
SR193-BK
SL261
ENGLISH
User Manual
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INSTRUMENTS
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Statement of Compliance
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using standards and instruments traceable to
international standards.
We guarantee that at the time of shipping your
instrument has met its published specications.
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facility, for anominal charge.
The recommended calibration interval for this
instrument is 12 months and begins on the date of
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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 &Denitions
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
The arrow indicates the phase of the current.
Indicates important information to acknowledge.
This product complies with the Low Voltage & Electromagnetic Compatibility
European directives (73/23/CEE & 89/336/CEE).
The UKCA marking certies that the product is compliant with the
requirements that apply in the United Kingdom, specically regarding
Low-Voltage Safety, Electromagnetic Compatibility, and the Restriction of
Hazardous Substances.
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 FOR 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.................................................................................7
1.1 Receiving Your Shipment......................................................................7
1.2 Ordering Information.............................................................................7
2. PRODUCT FEATURES.......................................................................8
2.1 Control Features...................................................................................8
2.1.1 AmpFlex®Models 193-24-BK, 193-36-BK & 196A-24-BK........8
2.1.2 MiniFlex®Model MA193-BK .....................................................9
2.1.3 MiniFlex®Model MA194-BK ...................................................10
2.1.4 AC/DC Current Probe Model E94...........................................11
2.1.5 AC Current Probe Models MN93-BK & MN193-BK................12
2.1.6 AC Current Probe Model MR193-BK......................................13
2.1.7 AC Current Probe Model SL261.............................................14
2.1.8 AC Current Probe Model SR193-BK ......................................15
2.1.9 AC Current Probe Model MN94..............................................16
3. OPERATION .....................................................................................17
3.1 MR193-BK and SL261 Probes ...........................................................17
3.2 Probes ................................................................................................18
3.3 AmpFlex®and MiniFlex®Sensors .......................................................18
3.4 E94 Clamp .........................................................................................19
4. SPECIFICATIONS.............................................................................20
4.1 Electrical .............................................................................................20
4.2 Environmental.....................................................................................21
4.3 Mechanical..........................................................................................21
4.4 Safety..................................................................................................22
4.5 Conformity To International Standards ...............................................22
4.6 Electromagnetic Compatibility ............................................................22
5. MAINTENANCE................................................................................23
5.1 Cleaning..............................................................................................23
5.2 Battery Replacement ..........................................................................23
5.2.1 Model MR193-BK ..................................................................23
5.2.2 Model SL261 ..........................................................................23
5.3 Repair and Calibration........................................................................24
5.4 Technical Assistance...........................................................................24
5.5 Limited Warranty.................................................................................25
5.5.1 Warranty Repairs....................................................................25
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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).
AC/DC Current Probe Model SL261* ...............................................Cat. #1201.51
* Adapter for SL261 - BNC Adapter............................................Cat. #2140.40
AC Current Probe Model MR193-BK................................................Cat. #2140.28
AC Current Probe Model MN93-BK..................................................Cat. #2140.32
AC Current Probe Model SR193-BK ................................................Cat. #2140.33
AmpFlex®Sensor 24 in Model 193-24-BK........................................Cat. #2140.34
AmpFlex®Sensor 36 in Model 193-36-BK........................................Cat. #2140.35
AC Current Probe Model MN193-BK................................................Cat. #2140.36
MiniFlex®Sensor 10 in Model MA193-10-BK ...................................Cat. #2140.48
MiniFlex®Sensor 14 in Model MA193-14-BK ...................................Cat. #2140.50
AmpFlex®Sensor 24 in Model 196A-24-BK .....................................Cat. #2140.75
MiniFlex®Sensor 24 in Model MA194-24-BK ...................................Cat. #2140.80
AC Current Probe Model MN94........................................................Cat. #2140.81
AC/DC Current Probe Model E94.....................................................Cat. #2140.82
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2. PRODUCT FEATURES
2.1 Control Features
2.1.1 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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2.1.2 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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2.1.3 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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2.1.4 AC/DC Current ProbeModel E94
1. Mobile jaw
2. Fixed jaw
3. Guard
4. Mobile arm
5. Fixed arm
6. Arrow indicating the direction of current ow
7. Reset button
8. ON and OL indicators
9. Two-position slide switch
10. Special 4-point plug
11. Shielded cord
I
ZERO
600 V CAT III
ON OL
10 A
100 A
1
3
2
4
5
6
8
7
9
10
11
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2.1.5 AC Current ProbeModels 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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2.1.6 AC Current ProbeModel 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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2.1.7 AC Current ProbeModel 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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2.1.8 AC Current ProbeModel 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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2.1.9 AC Current ProbeModel MN94
1. Fixed arm
2. Detachable arm
3. Special 4-point plug
4. Trigger
5. Shielded cord
1
2
3
4
5
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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’swill vary):
■Connect the current probe or sensor to the current terminals of the instrument.
3.1 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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3.2 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
3.3 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.
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3.4 E94 Clamp
■Connect the clamp to the measuring instrument.
■Make sure that the clamp is not on a conductor and that its jaws are correctly
closed.
■Place the clamp in the position it will be in during the measurement.
■Press the zero adjustment button.
■The OL indicator lights for approximately three seconds to indicate that the
zero adjustment is in progress in the two ranges.
■If the zero has been correctly adjusted, the OL indicator goes o. If it remains
on, the zero could not be adjusted.
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 AAC
(10,000 A peak)
All PowerPads and
PEL 100 Series
MiniFlex®MA193-BK (1)
14 in (355 mm)
200 mA to 3000 AAC
(10,000 A peak)
All PowerPads and
PEL 100 Series
MiniFlex®MA194-BK (1)
24 in (606 mm)
100 mA to 3000 AAC
(10,000 A peak)
All PowerPads and
PEL 100 Series
E94 10 A: 0.1 - 10 A peak
100 A: 0.5 to 100 A peak 8345
MN93-BK 2 to 240 AAC
(I >200 A not permanent)
All PowerPads and
PEL 100 Series
MN94 0.05 to 200 AAC 8345 and PEL 52
MN193-BK 5 A: 0.005 to 6 AAC
100 A: 0.1 to 120 AAC
PowerPads and
PEL 100 Series
MR193-BK 10 AAC to 1000 AAC;
10 APEAK AC+DC to 1300 APEAK 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 - 100 h typical
SL261 - 55 h typical
NOTE: Battery life is twice the typical value when using Lithium
batteries.
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