AEMC 565 User manual

TRMS LEAKAGE CURRENT
CLAMP-ON METER 565
ENGLISH User Manual
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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 #: 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
Repair and Calibration........................................26
Technical and Sales Assistance .........................26
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
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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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