Aktakom ACM-2353 User manual

USER MANUAL
Clamp Meters
ACM-2353
www.tmatlantic.com

Overview
This Operating Manual covers information on
safety and cautions. Please read the relevant
information carefully and observe all the Warnings
and Notes strictly.
Warning
To avoid electric shock or personal injury, read the
“Safety Information” and “Rules for Safe
Operation” carefully before using the Meter.
This clamp is a three phase intelligent handheld
digital power clamp meter (hereafter referred to as “the
Meter”) which has both the features of digital current
meter and also power measurement meter.
The Meter can measure Voltage, Current, Active
Power, Apparent Power, Reactive Power, Power
Factor, Phase Angle, Frequency, Active Energy and
etc.
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Unpacking Inspection
Open the package case and take out the Meter. Check
the following items carefully to see any missing or
damaged part:
Item Description Qty
1 English Operating
Manual 1 piece
2 Red Test Lead 3 piece
3 Black Test Lead 1 piece
4 Red Alligator Clip 3 piece
5 Black Alligator
Clip 1 piece
6 USB Interface
Cable 1 piece
7 Software 1 piece
8 Tool Box 1 piece
9 9V Battery 1 piece
In the event you find any missing or damage, please
contact your dealer immediately.

Safety Information
This Meter complies with the standards IEC61010: in
pollution degree 2, overvoltage category (CAT. III
600V, CAT IV 300V) and double insulation.
CAT. III: Distribution level, fixed installation, with
smaller transient overvoltages than CAT. IV CAT.IV:
Primary supply level, overhead lines, cable systems
etc.
Use the Meter only as specified in this operating
manual, otherwise the protection provided by the
Meter may be impaired.
In this manual, a Warning identifies conditions and
actions that pose hazards to the user, or may damage
the Meter or the equipment under test.
A Note identifies the information that user should pay
attention to.
Rules For Safe Operation
Warning
To avoid possible electric shock or personal injury,
and to avoid possible damage to the Meter or to the
equipment under test, adhere to the following rules:
zBefore using the Meter inspect the case. Do not
use the Meter if it is damaged or the case (or part of
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the case) is removed. Look for cracks or missing
plastic. Pay attention to the insulation around the
connectors.
zInspect the test leads for damaged insulation or
exposed metal. Replace damaged test leads with
identical model number or electrical specifications
before using the Meter.
z Do not apply more that the rated voltage, as
marked on the Meter.
z When measurement has been completed,
disconnect the connection between the test leads and
the circuit under test, remove the
esting leads away from the input terminals of the Meter
and turn the Meter power off.
zDo not carry out the measurement when the
Meter’s back case and / or battery door is opened to
avoid electric shock.
zWhen the Meter working at an effective voltage
over 30V in AC, special care should be taken.
zUse the proper terminals and functionyou're your
measurements.
zDo not use or store the Meter in an environment of
high temperature, humidity, explosive, inflammable
and strong magnetic field. The performance of the
Meter may deteriorate after dampened.
zDo not use the Meter if the surface of it is wet or
the user’s hands are wet.
zWhen using the test leads, keep your fingers
behind the finger guards.

zReplace the battery as soon as the battery
indicator appears. With a low battery, the Meter
might produce false readings that can lead to electric
shock and personal injury.
zWhen opening the battery door, must make sure
the Meter is power off.
zWhen servicing the Meter, use only the same
model number or identical electrical specifications
replacement parts.
zThe internal circuit of the Meter shall not be altered
at will to avoid damage of the Meter and any accident.
zSoft cloth and mild detergent should be used to
clean the surface of the Meter when servicing. No
abrasive and solvent should be used to prevent the
surface of the Meter from corrosion, damage and
accident.
zThe Meter is suitable for indoor use.
zTurn the Meter off when it is not in use and take
out the battery when not using for a long time.
zConstantly check the battery as it may leak when it
has been using for some time, replace the battery as
soon as leaking appears. A leaking battery will
damage the Meter.
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The Meter Structure
A. The Meter Front Structure (see figure 1)
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Red Blue Yellow Black
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Transformer Jaw: designed to pick up the AC
and DC current flowing through the conductor.
It could transfer current to voltage. The tested
conductor must vertically go through the Jaw
center.
2 Hand Guards: to protect user’s hand from
touching the dangerous area.
3 MR button (recall data)
4 SEL /  button (press to select phase and sum
of Watts measurement)
5 MAXMIN /  button
6 SAVE button (data store button)
7 LCD Display
8 L2 Input Terminal(Second phase
measurement)
9 L3 Input Terminal (Third phase measurement)
10 COM Input Terminal
11 L1 Input Terminal (First phase measurement)

12 USB button
13 CLEAR button
14 LIGHT button (auto display backlight button)
15  button (Sum)
16 HOLD button
17 Rotary function switch
18 NCV indicate lamp
B. The Meter Back and Bottom Structure
(see figure 2)
Figure 2
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1 Infrared slot
2 USB Interface Cable
FUNCTION
Below table indicated for information about the
functional button operations.
Button Operation Performed
HOLD
zPress HOLD to enter the Hold
mode any mode, appears and the
Meter beeps.
zPress HOLD again to exit the Hold
mode to return to measurement mode,
the Meter beeps and, disappears.
Press the backlight button when
needed. Auto shut-down backlight after
lighting 20secs.Press the button again,
turn the backlight off manually

zAt Active power (main display) +
Phase angle (secondary display)
mode, press once button to sum up
the current phase of 3 phase
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measurement result. Then carry out
second phase power measurement.
zPress  and hold for over 1 second
to sum up the phase power
measurement result which had been
selected.
z if you didn`t select any phase of 3
phase,  is invaild.
SAVE
zPress once to store single reading,
and the Meter beeps.The index number
shown on the left secondary display
keep on increasing. The maximum
number of data store is 99, when it
achieves 99, the Meter shows .
SEL
zpress SEL button to step through
first phase, second phase, third phase
and sum of watts.
zPress SEL and hold for over 2
second to enter 3P3W mode.
MAXMIN
Press to start recording of maxinmum it
valid at voltage, current, active power
and apparent power ranges only.
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CLEAR
zAt active energy range, press
CLEAR and hold for over 1 second to
reset time the zero, then restart the
timing.
zAt all other ranges, press CLEAR
and hold for over 1second to clear
stored readings.
MR
Press once to enter Memory Record
mode, appears and the Meter
beeps.
ႭႣ
zIf the Meter steps through sum of
power press
ႭႣ
button to switch
display of active power (main
display) , sum of reactive power
(secondary display) , sum of power
factor (main display) and sum of
apparent power.
zIn the MR mode, press
ႭႣ
to
select recoded data.
USB Measurement data will be sent to the PC
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1. Turn the rotary switch deasil to make the position away
from the OFF position. Hearing a beep sound indicates the
meter is turned on. The LCD displays all symbols firstly and
then return to the normal mode. If the symbol is
displayed, please changed the battery.
2. After auto-shut-off, there are some parts of the circuit of
the meter which is still work. If no measurement needed in a
longer time, you’d better turn the rotary switch back to the
OFF position.
3. Press the backlight button when needed. Auto shut-down
backlight after lighting 18secs.Press the button again, turn
the backlight off manually
Display Symbols (see figure 3)
Figure 3
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USB Data Output is in progress
First phase symbol
Second phase symbol
Third phase symbol
h Unit for hour
mm Unit for minute
HZ
PG
KVAr
Hz: Hertz.The unit of frequency.
PG: The unit of phase angle
KVAr. The unit of reactive power
 W Watt: Sum of Watt
The battery is low.
Warning: To avoid false
readings, which could lead to
possible electric shock or
personal injury, replace the
battery as soon as the battery
indicator appears.
S Unit for second
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MAX
MIN Maxinum and Minimum reading
Analogue Bar Graph
Overloading
Ruler
CLEAR Indicator for clear the stored reading
Negative symbol
High voltage symbol
AC Indicator for AC voltage or current
MR Indicator for recall the stored
reading
Hz Frequency symbol
MEM Indicator for data store
FUL Indicator for data stored is full
Data hold is active
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Measurement Operation
Preparation
zDial the Rotary to any active measure range
zReplace the battery as soon as the battery indicator
appears on the display.
zNon-Contact Voltage Detector
WARNING: Risk of Electrocution. Before use, always test the
Voltage Detector on a known live circuit to verify
proper operation.
1. Rotate the Function switch to any measurement position.
2. Place the detector probe tip on the conductor to be tested.
NOTE: The conductors in electrical cord sets are often twisted.
For best results, move the probe tip along a length of the
cord to assure placing the tip close to the live conductor.
NOTE: The detector is designed with
high sensitivity. Static
electricity or other sources of
energy may randomly trip the
sensor. This is normal
operation.
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A. AC Voltage (main display) + Frequency
(secondary display) Measurement (see figure 4)
Red
Blue
Yellow
Figure 4
The AC Voltage ranges are:100V, 400V and 750V
The frequency range is:50Hz~60Hz
To measure AC voltage + frequency, connect the
Meter as follows:
1. Insert the red test lead into the L1, L2, L3 input
terminal, and black test lead to the COM input
terminal.
2. Dial the Rotary to VAC to select Voltage +
Frequency range.
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3. Connect the red test leads (L1, L2, L3 input
terminal)to the corresponding three phases loaded live
wire. Black test lead (COM input terminal) to the
corresponding three phases loaded neutral wire.

4. Press SEL to select phase location, the display
shows the corresponding phase symbol. L1 means the
first phase , L2 means the second phase , L3
means the third phase .
5. The display shows the corresponding True RMS
voltage value and frequency value of each phase.
6. Press MAXMIN, the LCD displays , it starts
recording the maximum AC voltage True RMS value.
7. Press MAXMIN the LCD displays , it starts
recording the minimum AC voltage True RMS value.
Press MAXMIN again to show the current AC voltage
True RMS value.
8. The display shows 0L when the input voltage is
higher than 750V rms.
Note
When the measurement has been completed,
disconnect the connection between the testing leads
and the circuit under test and remove testing leads
from the input terminals.
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B. AC Current (main display) + AC Voltage
(secondary display) Measurement (see figure 5)
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Figure 5
The AC current ranges are: 40A, 100A, 400A and
1000A
The AC Voltage ranges are: 100V, 400V and
750V
To measure AC current + AC voltage, connect the
Meter as follows:
1. Dial the Rotary to AAC to select AC Curren + AC
Voltage range.

2. Press the lever to open the transformer jaw.
3. Center the conductor within the transformer jaw,
then release the Meter slowly until the trasnformer jaw
is completely closed, Make sure the conductor to be
tested is placed at the center of the transformer jaw,
otherwise it will casue deviation. The Meter can only
measure one conductor at a time, to meausre more
than one condutor at a time will cause deviation.
4. The double display shows the AC current True RMS
value and AC voltage True RMS value.
5. Press MAXMIN, the LCD displays , it starts
recording the maximum AC current True RMS value.
6. Press MAXMIN, the LCD displays , it starts
recording the minimum AC current True RMS value.
Press MAXMIN, again to show the present AC current
True RMS value.
7. The display shows 0L when the current of the tested
conductor is higher than 1000A rms.
Note
When the measurement has been completed,
disconnect the connection between the conductor
under test and the jaw, and remove the conductor
away from the transformer jaw of the Meter.
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