AEMC 565 User manual

TRMS LEAKAGE CURRENT
CLAMP-ON METER 565
ENGLISH User Manual
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®
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.
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obtained by returning the instrument to our
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charge.
The recommended calibration interval for
this instrument is 12 months and begins
on the date of receipt by the customer.
Serial #: _____________________________
Catalog #: 2117.56
Model #: 565
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Clamp-on Meter Model 565 1
Table of Contents
1. INTRODUCTION ............................... 3
1.1 International Electrical Symbols.............4
1.2 Receiving Your Shipment .......................4
1.3 Ordering Information ..............................4
2. 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 Button ...............................9
2.4.4 Zero (Relative) Button ...............9
2.4.5 Auto-OFF...................................9
3. SPECIFICATIONS ........................... 10
3.1 ElectricalSpecications .......................10
3.2 MechanicalSpecications....................12
3.3 EnvironmentalSpecications...............12
3.4 SafetySpecications............................12
4. OPERATION .................................... 13
4.1 Precautions Before Use .......................13
4.2 AC Current Measurement ....................14
4.2.1 Leakage Current
Measurement Examples..........15
4.3 AC Volt Measurement ..........................18
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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. MAINTENANCE............................... 24
5.1 Warning................................................24
5.2 Cleaning...............................................24
5.3 Battery Replacement............................25
Limited Warranty ................................................27
Warranty Repairs................................................27
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Clamp-on Meter Model 565 3
CHAPTER 1
INTRODUCTION
Warning
• Readtheusermanualbeforeoperatingand
follow all safety information.
• Onlyusethemeterasspeciedinthisuser
manual.
• Neverusethismeteronacircuitwithvolt-
ages greater than 600Vrms @ 50/60Hz.
• 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 and 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 60VDC
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.
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1.1 International Electrical Symbols
This symbol signies that the instrument is pro-
tected by double or reinforced insulation.
This symbol on the instrument indicates a
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.
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,le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
Clamp-on Meter Model 565..................... Cat. #2117.56
Includes meter, test leads, two 1.5V AAA (LR03) batter-
ies, user manual and soft carrying case.
1.3.1 Accessories and Replacement Parts
Leads,PTL-30........................................... Cat. #2118.92
Replacement Pouch .................................. Cat. #2118.94
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CHAPTER 2
PRODUCT FEATURES
2.1 Description
The TRMS Clamp-on Meter Model 565 is designed to
measurelowAC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: 10µA and 100µA. 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, VDC
ranges,resistanceandcontinuitywithabuzzer.InmAAC
and AAC,theusercanactivatealow-passltertoignore
all currents other than 50/60Hz. In this mode, only the
fundamental signal is measured. The difference between
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ts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.
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2.2 Model 565 Control Features
MAX ZERO
HOLD
OFF
1
2
3
4
5
7
8
6
MAX
1. Jawassembly(Ø1.10",28mm)
2. Safety barrier anti-slip guard
3. Lever for jaw opening/closing
4. Backlight,MaxholdandZerobuttons
5. LCD display
6. COM (Black) and Positive (Red) input terminal jack
7. Data hold button
8. Rotary range selector switch
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2.3 LCD Display
MAX
Low Battery
Auto-off Indicator
/
AUTO Auto Range
MAX Max Hold
HOLD Data Hold
ZERO Zero Indicator
KΩ Continuity and Resistance
VVoltage Indicator
mA A Current Indicator
KHz Frequency Indicator
50/60Hz WIDE Filter Indicator
Overrange
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2.4 Button Functions
2.4.1 HOLD Button
This button has two functions.
First Function: HOLD feature
This function locks (holds) the present displayed 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"lter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 AAC and mAAC ranges
only.
2.4.2 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).
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2.4.3 MAX Button
This function records the maximum value during a mea-
surement.
• Toactivate,presstheMAX button during the measure-
ment.
• Todeactivate,presstheMAX button again.
2.4.4 Zero (Relative) Button
This function can be used to compare two voltage
measurements (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 symbol disappears and the Auto-OFF feature
is deactivated.
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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 specied from 5% to 100% of range. Accuracy
add ±1% of Reading on Crest Factor 1.4<CF<3 at full-scale & CF<6
at mid-scale.
3.1 ElectricalSpecications
mA Current (TRMS, Auto-ranging)
Range Res Accuracy Max
60mA 10µA
1.2% Rdg ± 5cts (50 to 60Hz)
2.5% Rdg ± 5cts (50 to 500Hz)
3.5% Rdg ± 10cts (500 to 3kHz)
150Arms
600mA 100µA
Max Voltage to Ground: 600V
AC Current (TRMS, Auto-ranging)
Range Res Accuracy Max
10A 1mA
1.2% Rdg ± 5cts (50 to 60Hz)
2.5% Rdg ± 5cts (50 to 500Hz)
3.5% Rdg ± 10cts (500 to 3kHz)
150Arms
100A* 10mA
1.2% Rdg ± 5cts (50 to 60Hz)
2.5% Rdg ± 5cts (50 to 500Hz)
3.5% Rdg ± 10cts (500 to 3kHz)
*80 to 100A:
5.0% Rdg ± 5cts (50-60Hz)
Max Voltage to Ground: 600V
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AC Voltage (TRMS)
Range Res Accuracy Max
600V 0.1V
1.0% Rdg ± 5cts (50 to 60Hz)
1.2% Rdg ± 5cts (50 to 500Hz)
2.5% Rdg ± 5cts (500 to 3kHz)
660Vrms
Max Voltage to Ground: 600V
Input Impedance: 1MΩ,<50pF
DC Voltage
Range Res Accuracy Max
600V 0.1V 1% Rdg ± 3cts 660Vrms
Input Impedance: 1MΩ
Hz - Frequency (Auto-ranging)
Function Range Res Sensitivity Accuracy
A-Hz 0 to 100Hz 0.1Hz 10mArms min
0.5% Rdg
± 2cts
100 to 1kHz 1Hz
V-Hz 0 to 100Hz 0.1Hz 5Vrms min
100 to 1kHz 1Hz
Max Protection: 660Vrms,150Arms
Resistance - Ohms (Ω)
Range Res Accuracy Test Voltage Overload
1kΩ0.1Ω1% Rdg ± 3cts 3.3VDC max 660Vrms
Continuity ( )
Range Res Buzzer Test Voltage Overload
1kΩ 0.1Ω<35Ω ± 25Ω3.3VDC max 660Vrms
Overload: is displayed and buzzer will sound
Nominal Sample Rate: 2 measurements/sec approx
MAX Sample Rate: 100 ms
Power Supply: Two 1.5V AAA (LR03) alkaline batteries
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Low Battery Indication: The 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Specications
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 (280g) with batteries
3.3 EnvironmentalSpecications
Altitude: 2000m (6000ft)
Operating Temperature:
32°to104°F(0°to40°C),<80%RH,non-condensing
Storage Temperature:
14°to140°F(-10°to60°C),<70%RH,batteryremoved
3.4 SafetySpecications
EN61010-1Ed.2001,EN61010-2-032Ed.2003
600V,Cat.III
Double Insulation; Pollution Degree 2
Altitude<2000m
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CHAPTER 4
OPERATION
4.1 Precautions Before Use
IMPORTANT WARNING
• 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.
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4.2 AC Current Measurement
Remove test leads before measuring current.
• Turn the range switch to the or range.
• Press the lever to open the jaws.
• Clamp the jaws around the conductor to be measured.
• Tofreezethereading,pushtheHOLD button. Push
the button again to release.
Immediately unclamp the meter from the
conductor if " " is displayed.
MAX ZERO
600V
CAT III
TRMS LEAKAGE CURRENT METER
MODEL 565
COM
HOLD
OFF
Hz
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4.2.1 Leakage Current Measurement Examples
N
1
2
3
Load
Single Phase
N
Ground
1. Measure branch leakage current (leakage from all
loads on branch)
2. Measure leakage current on load
3. Measure leakage current on load to Ground/Earth
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NN
2
3
Load
Two-Phase
1
1
2
3
Load
Three-Phase - 3 Wire
1. Measure branch leakage current (leakage from all
loads on branch)
2. Measure leakage current on load
3. Measure leakage current on load to Ground/Earth
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12
3
Load
N
N
Three-Phase - 4 Wire
1. Measure branch leakage current (leakage from all
loads on branch)
2. 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.
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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
• Turntherotaryrangeswitchtothe 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.
WARNING: Immediately remove the leads from
the conductor if " " is displayed.
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