AEMC F01 User manual

CLAMP MULTIMETER F01
ENGLISH User Manual

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 #: 2129.51
Model #: F01
Please fill in the appropriate date as indicated:
Date Received: _________________________________
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Chauvin Arnoux®, Inc.
d.b.a AEMC®Instruments
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Table of Contents
1. INTRODUCTION............................................................................... 3
1.1 International Electrical Symbols................................................3
1.2 DenitionofMeasurementCategories .....................................4
1.3 ReceivingYourShipment..........................................................4
1.4 OrderingInformation.................................................................4
1.4.1 AccessoriesandReplacementParts............................4
2. PRODUCT FEATURES ...................................................................... 5
2.1 Description................................................................................5
2.2 ModelF01ControlFunctions....................................................6
2.3 RotarySwitchFunctions ...........................................................6
2.4 HoldButtonPrimaryFunctions .................................................7
2.5 HoldButtonSecondaryFunctions(withrotaryswitch) ..................7
2.5.1 DisableAuto-OffFunction ............................................7
2.5.2 ActivateTheV-LiveFunction .......................................7
2.5.3 DisplayingTheInternalSoftwareVersion....................7
2.6 LiquidCrystalDisplay ...............................................................8
2.6.1 DigitalDisplay ...............................................................8
2.6.2 SymbolDisplay ............................................................8
2.7 Buzzer.......................................................................................9
3. SPECIFICATIONS........................................................................... 10
3.1 ReferenceConditions .............................................................10
3.2 ElectricalSpecications ..........................................................10
3.2.1 Voltage(V) ..................................................................10
3.2.2 AudioContinuity/ResistanceMeasurement(Ω)........10
3.2.3 Current(A) ..................................................................11
3.3 MechanicalSpecications ...................................................... 11
3.4 SafetySpecications ..............................................................12
3.5 VariationsinOperatingRange................................................13
3.6 TypicalFrequencyResponseCurves .....................................14

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4. OPERATION .................................................................................. 15
4.1 VoltageMeasurement-( ).................................................15
4.2 AudioContinuityTestand ResistanceMeasurement .............15
4.5 CurrentMeasurements-( ) ...............................................16
5. MAINTENANCE ............................................................................. 17
5.1 ChangingtheBattery ..............................................................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
overvoltagecategoryhigherthanCat.III.
• UseininsideenvironmentswithPollutionDegree2;Temperature
0°Cto+50°C;70%RH.
• Only use accessories compliant with safety standards
(NFEN61010-2-031)600VminandovervoltageCat.III.
• Neveropentheclampbeforedisconnectingallpowersources.
• Neverconnecttothecircuittobemeasurediftheclamp is not
properlyclosed.
• Before any measurement, check the proper positioning of the
cablesandswitch.
• Whenmeasuringcurrent,checkforproperalignmentofthecon-
ductorinrelationtothemarkersandproperclosingofthejaws.
• Always disconnect the clamp from any power source before
changingthebattery.
• Donotperformresistancetests,continuitytestsorsemi-conduc-
tortestsonacircuitunderpower.
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
onhouseholdappliancesorportabletools.
Cat. III: For measurements performed in the building installation at
the distribution level such as on hardwired equipment in xed
installationandcircuitbreakers.
1.3 Receiving Your Shipment
Uponreceivingyour shipment, make surethatthecontents are consis-
tent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.
1.4 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
Replacementsetofleads,redandblackwithprobetips .... Cat. #2118.92
GeneralCanvasPouch(4.25x8.5x2")............................. 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
TheClamp-onMultimeter,ModelF01emphasizesreliabilityandsimplicity
ofusetorespondtotheneedsofpowerprofessionals.
Features:
Acompactunit,integratingthecurrentsensorforintensity
measurementswithoutbreakingthetestcircuit
Outstandingergonomicfeatures:
● automaticselectionofACorDCmeasurement-Vonly
● automaticselectionofmeasurementranges
● programmableaudiovoltageindication(V-Live)
● “over-range”indication
● powerauto-off
CompliancewithIECelectricalsafetystandardsandCE
markings
Lightandruggedconstructionforelduse

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2.2 Model F01 Control Functions
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2
3
4
Jaws  CommandButtons
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4-wayRotarySwitch LiquidCrystalDisplay
2.3 Rotary Switch Functions
OFF Deactivationoftheclamp,activationisensuredby
selectionofotherfunctions
DCandACvoltagemeasurement(rmsvalue)
Continuityandresistancemeasurement
ACamperemeasurement(rmsvalue)

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2.4 Hold Button Primary Functions
Short Press: Freezes the display. The display is cleared when the
buttonispressedagain.
Button Held Down: Enablesaccesstosecondaryfunctionsincon-
junctionwiththerotaryswitch.
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
fromtheOFFpositiontothe position.
The unit emits a double beep, then the symbol ashes.
Theselectedcongurationisputintomemorywhenthebuttonis
released(the symbolremainslitcontinuously).
Auto-offisreactivatedwhenswitchreturnstoOFF position.
2.5.2 Activate The V-Live Function
(BeeperONwhenvoltage>45Vpeak)
While pressing down the HOLD button, bring the rotary switch
fromtheOFF positiontotheVposition.
The unit emits a double beep, then the Vand symbol ashes.
The selected conguration is put into memory when the button
is released (the V symbol becomes xed and the symbol
ashes).
ProceedinthesamewaytosuppresstheV-Livefunction(the
symboldisappearswhenthebuttonisreleased).
2.5.3 Displaying The Internal Software Version
While pressing down the HOLD button, bring the rotary switch
fromtheOFFpositiontotheAposition.
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,therelatedunitsandsymbols.
2.6.1 Digital Display
4digits,9999counts,3decimalpoints,+and-signs(DCmeasurement)
+ OL : Positivevaluerangeexceedance(>3999cts)
- OL : Negativevaluerangeexceedance
OL : Unsignedvaluerangeexceedance
- - - - : Indeterminatevalue(middlesegments)
2.6.2 Symbol Display
HOLDFunctionactive
Constantoperation(nopowerauto-off)
Flashing:V-Livefunctionselected
Fixed:Continuitymeasurement
AC MeasurementinACmode
DC MeasurementinDCmode
Flashing:powerlimitedtoapproximately1hour
Fixed:batterydrained,operationandaccuracyareno
longerguaranteed