AEMC F03 User manual

F03
ENGLISH User Manual
CLAMP-ON MULTIMETER

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certifies that this instrument has been calibrated
using standards and instruments traceable to
international standards.
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instrument is 12 months and begins on the date of
receipt by the customer. For recalibration, please
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Model #: F03
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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
2.3 RotarySwitchFunctions ...........................................................7
2.4 CommandButtons ....................................................................7
2.5 HoldButtonPrimaryFunctions .................................................7
2.5.1 DisplayLock ................................................................7
2.5.2 PreselectingMin/MaxMode ........................................7
2.5.3 AutomaticCompensationforLeadResistance............8
2.5.4 AutomaticCompensationofCurrent
MeasurementZero .....................................................8
2.6 HoldButtonSecondaryFunctions(WithRotarySwitch) ..........8
2.6.1 DisableAuto-OffFunction.............................................8
2.6.2 ActivatetheV-LiveFunction ........................................8
2.6.3 DisplayingtheInternalSoftwareVersion .....................9
2.7 YellowButtonPrimaryFunctions ..............................................9
2.7.1 ManualSelectionOfAC/DCMode ..............................9
2.7.2 PossibleSelectionsInContinuityFunction..................9
2.7.3 Setting(°C/°F)whenMeasuringTemperature ............9
2.8 YellowButtonSecondaryFunctions(WithRotarySwitch) .......9
2.8.1 ModicationofAudioIndicationThresholdin
ContinuityTest .............................................................9
2.8.2 Selecting°Cor°FastheDefaultSetting....................10
2.8.3 DefaultConguration ..................................................10
2.9 Min/MaxButtonFunctions ...................................................... 11
2.10 Button.............................................................................11

2.11 LiquidCrystalDisplay .............................................................11
2.11.1 DigitalDisplay .............................................................11
2.11.2 SymbolDisplay ...........................................................12
2.12Buzzer.....................................................................................13
3. SPECIFICATIONS........................................................................... 14
3.1 ReferenceConditions .............................................................14
3.2 ElectricalSpecications ..............................................14
3.2.1 Voltage( ) ..............................................................14
3.2.2 Continuity().......................................... 15
3.2.3 Resistance (Ω)............................................................15
3.2.4 Semi-ConductorTest( ) ..........................................15
3.2.5 Current( ) ..............................................................16
3.2.6 Temperature(T°).........................................................16
3.2.7 PowerSupply..............................................................17
3.3 MechanicalSpecications ......................................................17
3.4 SafetySpecications ..............................................................18
3.5 VariationsinOperatingRange................................................19
4. OPERATION .................................................................................. 21
4.1 VoltageMeasurement-().................................................21
4.2 AudioContinuityTest- ( )...................................................21
4.2.1LeadResistanceCompensation(Ωzero)...............................22
4.3 ResistanceMeasurement-(Ω)...............................................22
4.4 Semi-ConductorTest- ( )....................................................22
4.5 CurrentMeasurements-()...............................................23
4.5.1 CorrectionoftheCurrentMeasurementZero
 (DCZero)....................................................................23
4.6 TemperatureMeasurement-(T°) ...........................................23
4.6.1 WithoutaSensor ........................................................23
4.6.2 WithaSensor .............................................................23
MAINTENANCE ................................................................................... 24
5.1 ChangingtheBattery ..............................................................24
5.2 Cleaning..................................................................................24
5.3 Storage ...................................................................................24

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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. I: Formeasurements oncircuitsnot directlyconnectedto theAC
supply wall outlet such as protected secondaries, signal level,
andlimitedenergycircuits.
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.
Cat. IV: For measurements performed at the primary electrical supply
(<1000V) such as on primary overcurrent protection devices,
ripplecontrolunits,ormeters.
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 F03 ......................................Cat. #2129.52
Includes multimeter, set of red and black leads with probe tips, 1 K-type thermocouple
adapter, 9V battery, carrying pouch and 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
Always use accessories adapted to the voltage and overvoltage cat-
egory 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F03emphasizesreliabilityandsimplicity
ofusetorespondtotheneedsofpowerprofessionals.
Features:
 TRMSmeasurement
 Acompactunit,integratingthecurrentsensorfor
intensitymeasurementswithoutbreakingthetest
circuit
 Outstandingergonomicfeatures:
● automaticselectionofthetypeofsignaltobe
 measured,ACorDC
●  automaticselectionofACorDCmeasurement
●  automaticselectionofmeasurementranges
●  programmableaudiovoltageindication(V-Live)
●  “over-range”indication
●  backlightingofthedigitaldisplay
●  powerauto-off
●  MIN-MAX-PEAKvaluerecordingfunction
●  correctionofdifferencesinDCmeasurement
 (DCzero)
●  automaticcompensationofmeasurementlead
resistance (Ωzero)
 CompliancewithIECelectricalsafetystandardsand
CEmarkings
 Lightandruggedconstructionforelduse

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2.2 Model F03 Callouts
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2
3
4
Jaws  CommandButtons

5-wayRotarySwitch LiquidCrystalDisplay

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2.3 Rotary Switch Functions
OFF Deactivationoftheclamp,activationisensuredby
  selectionofotherfunctions
 MeasurementofDCandACvoltages(rmsvalue)
Continuitymeasurement.Testresistanceandsemi-conductor
  bypressingtheyellowbutton.
 MeasurementofDCandACamperes(rmsvalue)
T° Measurementoftheinternalorexternaltemperature,accord-
  ingtothepresenceorabsenceofasensor,in°Cor°F
2.4 Command Buttons
Thebuttonsarecapableof3typesofaction:
Short pressure: <1.3s,validifthebuttonpressureisdetected.
Long pressure: >1.3s,givesaccesstoameasurementoroperating
mode.Holdingorreleasingthebuttonhasnoeffect.
Held pressure: Givesaccesstoameasurementoroperatingmode
andremainsinthismodeaslongaspressureisheld.Releasingthe
buttonreturnsyoutothepreviousmode.
2.5 Hold Button Primary Functions
2.5.1 DISPLAY LOCK
Short-press the HOLD button to freeze/lock the display. Press
againtounlock.
2.5.2 PRESELECTING MIN/MAX MODE
Short-presstheHOLDbutton,thentheMIN/MAXbuttontoprese-
lecttheMIN/MAXmode.PresstheHOLDbuttonagaintomake
theMIN/MAXmodeeffective.
(e.g., use this function to preselect the MIN/MAX mode to prevent
unwanted or mistaken integration of MIN/MAX values.)

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2.5.3 AUTOMATIC COMPENSATION FOR LEAD RESISTANCE
PresstheHOLDbuttonwhenthecontinuitytest( )ormeasure-
mentresistancefunction(Ω)isselected.
When the button is released and the display shows zero, the
correction value is put into memory.
If the value measured is higher than 2Ω, this correction is
stoppedandthevalueinmemoryisresettozero.
NOTE: ThiscorrectionisprohibitedinMIN/MAXmode.
2.5.4 AUTOMATIC COMPENSATION OF CURRENT
MEASUREMENT ZERO
PresstheHOLDbuttonwhenthecurrentmeasurementfunction
()isselected.
When the button is released and the display shows zero, the cor-
rection value is put into memory.
If the value measured is higher than 6A, this correction is
stoppedandthevalueinmemoryisresettozero.
2.6 Hold Button Secondary Functions (with rotary switch)
2.6.1 DISABLE AUTO-OFF FUNCTION
WhilepressingdowntheHOLDbutton,turn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).
AutomaticstopisreactivatedwhenswitchreturnstoOFF position.
2.6.2 ACTIVATE THE V-LIVE 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 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deactivatetheV-Livefunction(the
symboldisappearswhenthebuttonisreleased).