AEMC F01 User manual
CLAMP MULTIMETER F01
ENGLISH User Manual
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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 #: 2129.51
Model #: F01
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d.b.a AEMC®Instruments
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Table of Contents
1. INTRODUCTION............................................................................... 3
1.1 International Electrical Symbols................................................3
1.2 DenitionofMeasurementCategories .....................................4
1.3 ReceivingYourShipment..........................................................4
1.4 OrderingInformation.................................................................4
1.4.1 AccessoriesandReplacementParts............................4
2. PRODUCT FEATURES ...................................................................... 5
2.1 Description................................................................................5
2.2 ModelF01ControlFunctions....................................................6
2.3 RotarySwitchFunctions ...........................................................6
2.4 HoldButtonPrimaryFunctions .................................................7
2.5 HoldButtonSecondaryFunctions(withrotaryswitch) ..................7
2.5.1 DisableAuto-OffFunction ............................................7
2.5.2 ActivateTheV-LiveFunction .......................................7
2.5.3 DisplayingTheInternalSoftwareVersion....................7
2.6 LiquidCrystalDisplay ...............................................................8
2.6.1 DigitalDisplay ...............................................................8
2.6.2 SymbolDisplay ............................................................8
2.7 Buzzer.......................................................................................9
3. SPECIFICATIONS........................................................................... 10
3.1 ReferenceConditions .............................................................10
3.2 ElectricalSpecications ..........................................................10
3.2.1 Voltage(V) ..................................................................10
3.2.2 AudioContinuity/ResistanceMeasurement(Ω)........10
3.2.3 Current(A) ..................................................................11
3.3 MechanicalSpecications ...................................................... 11
3.4 SafetySpecications ..............................................................12
3.5 VariationsinOperatingRange................................................13
3.6 TypicalFrequencyResponseCurves .....................................14
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4. OPERATION .................................................................................. 15
4.1 VoltageMeasurement-( ).................................................15
4.2 AudioContinuityTestand ResistanceMeasurement .............15
4.5 CurrentMeasurements-( ) ...............................................16
5. MAINTENANCE ............................................................................. 17
5.1 ChangingtheBattery ..............................................................17
5.2 Cleaning..................................................................................17
5.3 Storage ...................................................................................17
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CHAPTER 1
INTRODUCTION
Warning
• Never use on circuits with a voltage higher than 600V and an
overvoltagecategoryhigherthanCat.III.
• UseininsideenvironmentswithPollutionDegree2;Temperature
0°Cto+50°C;70%RH.
• Only use accessories compliant with safety standards
(NFEN61010-2-031)600VminandovervoltageCat.III.
• Neveropentheclampbeforedisconnectingallpowersources.
• Neverconnecttothecircuittobemeasurediftheclamp is not
properlyclosed.
• Before any measurement, check the proper positioning of the
cablesandswitch.
• Whenmeasuringcurrent,checkforproperalignmentofthecon-
ductorinrelationtothemarkersandproperclosingofthejaws.
• Always disconnect the clamp from any power source before
changingthebattery.
• Donotperformresistancetests,continuitytestsorsemi-conduc-
tortestsonacircuitunderpower.
1.1 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 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.
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
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1.2 Definition of Measurement Categories
Cat. IV: For measurements performed at the primary electrical supply
(<1000V) such as on primary overcurrent protection devices,
ripple control units, or meters.
Cat. II: For measurements performed on circuits directly connected to
the electrical distribution system. Examples are measurements
onhouseholdappliancesorportabletools.
Cat. III: For measurements performed in the building installation at
the distribution level such as on hardwired equipment in xed
installationandcircuitbreakers.
1.3 Receiving Your Shipment
Uponreceivingyour shipment, make surethatthecontents are consis-
tentwiththe packing list. Notifyyourdistributorof any missing items.If
theequipmentappearstobedamaged,leaclaimimmediatelywiththe
carrierandnotifyyourdistributoratonce,givingadetaileddescriptionof
anydamage.Savethedamagedpackingcontainertosubstantiateyour
claim.
1.4 Ordering Information
Clamp-on Multimeter Model F01 ...................................... Cat. #2129.51
Includes multimeter, set of red and black leads with probe tips, 9V battery,
carrying pouch and this user manual.
1.4.1 Accessories and Replacement Parts
Replacementsetofleads,redandblackwithprobetips .... Cat. #2118.92
GeneralCanvasPouch(4.25x8.5x2")............................. Cat. #2119.75
Only use accessories adapted to the voltage and overvoltage category
of the circuit to be measured (per NF EN 61010).
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CHAPTER 2
PRODUCT FEATURES
2.1 Description
TheClamp-onMultimeter,ModelF01emphasizesreliabilityandsimplicity
ofusetorespondtotheneedsofpowerprofessionals.
Features:
Acompactunit,integratingthecurrentsensorforintensity
measurementswithoutbreakingthetestcircuit
Outstandingergonomicfeatures:
● automaticselectionofACorDCmeasurement-Vonly
● automaticselectionofmeasurementranges
● programmableaudiovoltageindication(V-Live)
● “over-range”indication
● powerauto-off
CompliancewithIECelectricalsafetystandardsandCE
markings
Lightandruggedconstructionforelduse
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2.2 Model F01 Control Functions
1
2
3
4
Jaws CommandButtons
4-wayRotarySwitch LiquidCrystalDisplay
2.3 Rotary Switch Functions
OFF Deactivationoftheclamp,activationisensuredby
selectionofotherfunctions
DCandACvoltagemeasurement(rmsvalue)
Continuityandresistancemeasurement
ACamperemeasurement(rmsvalue)
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2.4 Hold Button Primary Functions
Short Press: Freezes the display. The display is cleared when the
buttonispressedagain.
Button Held Down: Enablesaccesstosecondaryfunctionsincon-
junctionwiththerotaryswitch.
2.5 Hold Button Secondary Functions (with rotary switch)
2.5.1 Disable Auto-Off Function
While pressing down the HOLD button, bring the rotary switch
fromtheOFFpositiontothe position.
The unit emits a double beep, then the symbol ashes.
Theselectedcongurationisputintomemorywhenthebuttonis
released(the symbolremainslitcontinuously).
Auto-offisreactivatedwhenswitchreturnstoOFF position.
2.5.2 Activate The V-Live Function
(BeeperONwhenvoltage>45Vpeak)
While pressing down the HOLD button, bring the rotary switch
fromtheOFF positiontotheVposition.
The unit emits a double beep, then the Vand symbol ashes.
The selected conguration is put into memory when the button
is released (the V symbol becomes xed and the symbol
ashes).
ProceedinthesamewaytosuppresstheV-Livefunction(the
symboldisappearswhenthebuttonisreleased).
2.5.3 Displaying The Internal Software Version
While pressing down the HOLD button, bring the rotary switch
fromtheOFFpositiontotheAposition.
The unit beeps, the software version is displayed in the form
UX.XX for 2 seconds, then all the segments of the display are
shown.
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2.6 Liquid Crystal Display
The liquid crystal display includes the digital display of the measured
values,therelatedunitsandsymbols.
2.6.1 Digital Display
4digits,9999counts,3decimalpoints,+and-signs(DCmeasurement)
+ OL : Positivevaluerangeexceedance(>3999cts)
- OL : Negativevaluerangeexceedance
OL : Unsignedvaluerangeexceedance
- - - - : Indeterminatevalue(middlesegments)
2.6.2 Symbol Display
HOLDFunctionactive
Constantoperation(nopowerauto-off)
Flashing:V-Livefunctionselected
Fixed:Continuitymeasurement
AC MeasurementinACmode
DC MeasurementinDCmode
Flashing:powerlimitedtoapproximately1hour
Fixed:batterydrained,operationandaccuracyareno
longerguaranteed
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2.7 Buzzer
Differentsoundsareemittedaccordingtothefunctionperformed:
• Shortandmediumsound:validbutton
• Shortandmediumsoundevery400ms:voltagemeasuredis
higherthantheunit’sguaranteedsafetyvoltage
• 5shortandmediumrecurringsounds:automaticdeactivation
oftheinstrument
• Continuous medium sound: continuity value measured below
40Ω
• Modulated medium continuous sound: value measured in
volts,higherthan45VpeakwhentheV-Livefunctionisselected
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CHAPTER 3
SPECIFICATIONS
3.1 Reference Conditions
23°C±3°K;RHof45to75%;batterypowerat8.5V±5V;frequencyrange
45 to 65Hz; position of conductor centered in clamp jaws; conductor
diameter.2"(5mm);noelectricaleld;noexternalACmagneticeld.
3.2 Electrical Specifications
3.2.1 Voltage (V)
Range 40V 400V 600V*
MeasuringRange** 0.2Vto39.99V 40.0Vto399.9V 400to600V
Accuracy 1%ofReading
+ 5cts
1%ofReading
+ 2cts
1%ofReading
+ 2cts
Resolution 10mV 0.1V 1V
InputImpedance 1MΩ
Overload Protection 600VAC/DC
*In DC, the display indicates +OL above +600V and -OL above -600 V.
In AC, the display indicates OL over 600Vrms.
**In AC if the value of the voltage measured is <0.15V the display indicates 0.00.
3.2.2 Audio Continuity ( ) / Resistance Measurement (Ω)
Range 400Ω
MeasuringRange 0.0 to 399.9Ω
Accuracy* 1%ofReading+2cts
Resolution 0.1Ω
OpenCircuitVoltage ≤3.2V
MeasuringCurrent 320µA
Overload Protection 500VACor750VDCorpeak
*with compensation for measurement lead resistance
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3.2.3 Current (A)
DisplayRange 40A 400A 600A*
MeasuringRange** 0.20 to 39.99A 40.0 to 399.9A 400to600Apeak
Accuracy 1.5%ofReading+10cts 1.5%ofReading+2cts
Resolution 10mA 100mA 1A
*The display indicates OL over 400Arms.
**In AC, if the value of the current measured is <0.15A, the display shows 0.00.
Battery:9Valkalinebattery(typeIEC6LF22,6LR61orNEDA1604)
BatteryLife:100hrsapprox
Auto-off:After10minutesofnoactivity
3.3 Mechanical Specifications
Temperature:
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
-50 -40-30 -101080706050403020-20 90
➂➂
➁
➀
0
Temperature in °C
Relative humidity in % RH
Operating Temperature:32to122°F(0to50°C);90%RH
Storage Temperature:-40to158°F(-40to70°C);90%RH
Altitude:
Operation:≤2000m
Storage:≤12,000m
Dimensions:2.76x7.6x1.46"(70x193x37mm)
Weight: 9.17oz(260g)
ClampTighteningCapacity:≤1.00”(≤26mm)
1. ReferenceRange
2. OperatingRange
3. StorageRange(withoutbattery)
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3.4 Safety Specifications
ElectricalSafety
(as per EN 61010-1 ed. 95 and 61010-2-032, ed. 93)
• DoubleInsulation
• CategoryIII
• PollutionDegree2
• RatedVoltage600V(RMSorDC)
ElectricShocks
(test as per IEC 1000-4-5)
• 6kVinRCDmodeonthevoltmeterfunction,aptitudecriterionB
•
2kVinducedonthecurrentmeasurementcable,aptitudecrite-
rion B
ElectromagneticCompatibility
(as per EN 61326-1 ed. 97 + A1)
Emission:classB
Immunity:
• Electrostaticdischarges:
4kVoncontact,aptitudecriterionB
8kVintheair,aptitudecriterionB
• Radiatedeld:10V/m,aptitudecriterionB
• FastTransients:1kV,aptitudecriterionB
• Conduitinterference:3V,aptitudecriterionA
MechanicalResistance
• Freefall1m (test as per IEC 68-2-32)
• Impact:0.5J(test as per IEC 68-2-27)
• Vibration:0.75mm (test as per IEC 68-2-6)
Auto-extinction (per UL94)
• HousingV0
• JawsV0
• DisplaywindowV2
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3.5 Variations in Operating Range
Inuence
Quantities
Meas. Range
Quantities
Quantity
Inuenced
Inuence
Typical Max
BatteryVoltage 7.5to10V All – 0.2%R+1ct
Temperature 32 to 122°F
V
A
Ω
0.05%R/50°F
0.1%R/50°F
0.1%R/50°F
0.2%R/50°F+2cts
0.2%R/50°F+2cts
0.2%R/50°F+2cts
Relative
Humidity 10to90%RH
V
A
Ω
≤1ct
0.2%R
≤1ct
0.1%R+1ct
0.3%R+2cts
0.3%R+2cts
Frequency
40Hzto1kHz
1kHzto5kHz
40Hzto400Hz
400Hzto5kHz
V
A
seecurve
seecurve
1%R+1ct
6%R+1ct
1%R+1ct
5%R+1ct
Positionof
conductorinthejaws
(f≤400Hz)
Position on internal
perimeterofjaws A1%R 1.5%R+1ct
Adjacentconductor
withACcurrent(50Hz)
runningthrough
Conductorincontact
withexternal
perimeterofjaws
A 40 dB 35 dB
Conductorclamped 0to400VDC or rms V<1ct 1ct
Applicationofvoltage
totheclamp 0to600VDC or rms A <1ct 1ct
Peakfactor
1.4 to 3.5 limited to
600Apeak
900Vpeak
A
V
1%R
1%R
3%R+1ct
3%R+1ct
Rejectionofseries
mode in DC 0to600V/50Hz V 50 dB 40 dB
Rejectionofseries
mode in AC
0to600VDC
0 to 400ADC
V
A
<1ct
<1ct
60 dB
60 dB
Rejectionofcommon
mode 0to600V/50Hz V
A
<1ct
0.08A/100V
60 dB
0.12A/100V
Inuenceofexternal
magneticeld
0to400A/m
(50Hz) A 85 dB 60 dB
Numberofjawopen-
ingmovements 50000 A 0.1%R 0.2%R+1ct
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3.6 Typical Frequency Response Curves
10 Hz
-10%
-8%
-6%
-4%
-2%
0%
2%
100 Hz 1000 Hz 10000 Hz
-12%
Specified limits
Frequency (Hz)
Error measurement (%)
10 Hz
-8%
-6%
-4%
-2%
0%
2%
100 Hz 1000 Hz 10000 Hz
1%
-1%
-3%
-5%
-7%
Specified limits
Frequency (Hz)
Error measurement (%)
- V = f (f)
- I = f (f)
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CHAPTER 4
OPERATION
4.1 Voltage Measurement - ( )
1. Connectthemeasurementleadstotheinstrument’sterminals,
complyingwiththepolaritiesindicated:redleadonthe“+”termi-
nalandblackleadonthe“COM”terminal.
2. Settherotaryswitchtothe“ ”position.
3. Connecttheunittothevoltagesourcetobemeasured,making
surethatthevoltagedoesnotexceedthemaximumacceptable
limits (see § 3.2.1).
• RangeswitchingandAC/DCselectionareautomatic
Ifthesignalmeasuredis>45Vpeak,theaudioindicationisacti-
vatediftheV-Livefunctionisselected(see § 2.6.2).
Forvoltages ≥600Vd c or rms,a repetitivebeepindicates that
themeasuredvoltage ishigherthantheacceptablesafetyvoltage
(OL).
4.2 Audio Continuity Test - ( ) and
Resistance Measurement - (Ω)
1. Connectthemeasurementleadstotheterminals.
2. Settherotaryswitchtothe“ ”position.
3. Connecttheunittothecircuittobetested.Thebuzzeriscontin-
uouslyactiveassoonascontactisestablished(circuitclosed)
andiftheresistancevaluemeasuredislessthan40Ω.
NOTE: Above 400Ω,thedisplayindicatesOL.
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4.5 Current Measurements - ( )
1. Settherotaryswitchtoposition “ ” position.
2. Clamp the conductor carrying the current to be measured,
checkingforproperclosingofthejawsandforforeignmatterin
thegap.
• RangeswitchingandAC/DCselectionareautomatic.
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CHAPTER 5
MAINTENANCE
Use only factory specied replacement parts. AEMC® will not be held
responsible for any accident, incident, or malfunction following a repair
doneotherthanbyitsservicecenterorbyanapprovedrepaircenter.
5.1 Changing the Battery
Disconnecttheinstrumentfromanysourceofelectricity.
1. SettheswitchtoOFF.
2. Slideascrewdriverintotheslotatthetopofthebatterycover(rearof
theclamp)andpushthebatterycoverupwards.
3. Replacetheusedbatterywitha9Vbattery(typeLF22),observingthe
polarities.
4. Installthebatteryinitshousing,thenreattachthebatterycover.
5.2 Cleaning
Disconnecttheinstrumentfromanysourceofelectricity.
• Useasoftclothlightlydampenedwithsoapywater.
• Rinsewithadampclothandthendrywithadrycloth.
• Donotsplashwaterdirectlyontheclamp.
• Donotusealcohol,solventsorhydrocarbons.
• Makesurethegapbetweenthejawsiskeptcleanandfreefrom
debrisatalltimes,tohelpensureaccuratereadings.
5.3 Storage
Iftheinstrumentisnotusedforaperiodofmorethan60days,removethe
batteryandstoreitseparately.
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Repair and Calibration
Toensurethatyourinstrumentmeetsfactoryspecications,werecommend
thatitbesubmittedtoourfactoryServiceCenteratone-yearintervalsforreca-
libration,orasrequiredbyotherstandardsorinternalprocedures.
Forinstrumentrepairandcalibration:
You must contact our Service Center for a Customer ServiceAuthorization
Number(CSA#).Thiswillensurethatwhenyourinstrumentarrives,itwillbe
trackedandprocessedpromptly.PleasewritetheCSA#ontheoutsideofthe
shipping container. If the instrument is returned for calibration, we need to
knowifyouwantastandardcalibration,oracalibrationtraceabletoN.I.S.T.
(Includescalibrationcerticateplusrecordedcalibrationdata).
ChauvinArnoux®,Inc.
d.b.a. AEMC®Instruments
15 Faraday Drive
Dover,NH03820USA
Tel: (800)945-2362(Ext.360)
(603) 749-6434(Ext.360)
Fax: (603)742-2346or(603)749-6309
(Orcontactyourauthorizeddistributor)
Costsforrepair,standardcalibration,andcalibrationtraceabletoN.I.S.T.are
available.
NOTE: All customers must obtain a CSA# before returning any
instrument.
Technical and Sales Assistance
Ifyouareexperiencinganytechnicalproblems,orrequireanyassistancewith
theproperoperationorapplicationofyourinstrument,pleasecall,mail,faxor
e-mailourtechnicalsupporthotline:
ChauvinArnoux®,Inc.
d.b.a. AEMC®Instruments
200FoxboroughBoulevard
Foxborough,MA02035,USA
Phone:(800)343-1391
(508) 698-2115
Fax: (508)698-2118
www.aemc.com
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