Amprobe ACD-15 Pro User manual

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ACD-15 Pro &
ACD-15 TRMS Pro
Clamp-on Multimeter Series
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ACD-15 Pro &
ACD-15 TRMS Pro
Clamp-on Multimeter Series
Users Manual
©2007 Amprobe Test Tools.
Users Manual
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Limited Warranty and Limitation of Liability
Your Amprobe product will be free from defects in material and workmanship for 1
year from the date of purchase. This warranty does not cover fuses, disposable batteries
or damage from accident, neglect, misuse, alteration, contamination, or abnormal
conditions of operation or handling. Resellers are not authorized to extend any other
warranty on Amprobe’s behalf. To obtain service during the warranty period, return the
product with proof of purchase to an authorized Amprobe Test Tools Service Center or
to an Amprobe dealer or distributor. See Repair Section for details. THIS WARRANTY
IS YOUR ONLY REMEDY. ALL OTHER WARRANTIES - WHETHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED
OR STAUTORY - INCLUDING IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE OR MERCHANTABILITY, ARE HEREBY DISCLAIMED. MANUFACTURER
SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES OR LOSSES, ARISING FROM ANY CAUSE OR THEORY. Since some states or
countries do not allow the exclusion or limitation of an implied warranty or of incidental
or consequential damages, this limitation of liability may not apply to you.
Repair
All test tools returned for warranty or non-warranty repair or for calibration should
be accompanied by the following: your name, company’s name, address, telephone
number, and proof of purchase. Additionally, please include a brief description of
the problem or the service requested and include the test leads with the meter. Non-
warranty repair or replacement charges should be remitted in the form of a check, a
money order, credit card with expiration date, or a purchase order made payable to
Amprobe® Test Tools.
In-Warranty Repairs and Replacement – All Countries
Please read the warranty statement and check your battery before requesting
repair. During the warranty period any defective test tool can be returned to your
distributors near you. Additionally, in the United States and Canada In-Warranty
repair and replacement units can also be sent to a Amprobe® Test Tools Service
Center (see address below).
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Non-Warranty Repairs and Replacement – US and Canada
Non-warranty repairs in the United States and Canada should be sent to a
Amprobe® Test Tools Service Center. Call Amprobe® Test Tools or inquire at your
point of purchase for current repair and replacement rates.
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ACD-15 Pro & ACD-15 TRMS Pro
Clamp-on Multimeter Series
Contents
SAFETY..................................................................................................................2
TERMS IN THIS MANUAL .................................................................................2
INTERNATIONAL ELECTRICAL SYMBOLS...............................................................3
CE Directives .......................................................................................................3
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION ..................................................................................4
OPERATION..........................................................................................................5
Hi-Z DCV, ACV & Line-Level Hz functions ...................................................6
AutoTectTM mode ...............................................................................................7
Electric Field EF-Detection ..............................................................................9
600Ω/ •/ functions ..........................................................................10
MAINTENANCE ...................................................................................................11
SPECIFICATIONS..................................................................................................13
ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS..........................................................................14
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SAFETY
This manual contains information and warnings that must be followed
to operate the instrument safely and maintain the instrument in a safe
operating condition. If the instrument is used in a manner not specified by the
manufacturer, the protection provided by the instrument may be impaired.
The meter meets the requirements for double insulation to EN61010-1:2001;
EN61010-2-032:2002), UL3111-2-032(1999):
Category III 600 Volts ac and dc.
PER IEC61010 OVERVOLTAGE INSTALLATION CATEGORY
OVERVOLTAGE CATEGORY II
Equipment of OVERVOLTAGE CATEGORY II is energy-consuming equipment to
be supplied from the fixed installation.
Note – Examples include household, office, and laboratory appliances.
OVERVOLTAGE CATEGORY III
Equipment of OVERVOLTAGE CATEGORY III is equipment in fixed installations.
Note – Examples include switches in the fixed installation and some equipment
for industrial use with permanent connection to the fixed installation.
OVERVOLTAGE CATEGORY IV
Equipment of OVERVOLTAGE CATEGORY IV is for use at the origin of the
installation. Note – Examples include electricity meters and primary over-
current protection equipment.
TERMS IN THIS MANUAL
WARNING identifies conditions and actions that could result in serious injury or
even death to the user.
CAUTION identifies conditions and actions that could cause damage or
malfunction in the instrument.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this product to rain or
moisture. The meter is intended only for indoor use.
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To avoid electrical shock hazard, observe the proper safety precautions when
working with voltages above 60 VDC or 30 VAC rms. These voltage levels pose a
potential shock hazard to the user.
Inspect test leads, connectors, and probes for damaged insulation or exposed metal
before using the instrument. If any defects are found, replace them immediately.
Do not touch test lead tips or the circuit being tested while power is applied to
the circuit being measured. To avoid accidentally short circuit of bare (uninsulated)
hazardous live conductors or busbars, switch them off before insertion and removal
of the current clamp jaws. Contact with the conductor could result in electric shock.
Keep your hands/fingers behind the hand/finger barriers that indicate the limits of
safe access of the meter and the test leads during measurement.
Do not use the instrument in presence of explosive gas (material),
combustible gas (material), steam or dust.
CAUTION
Disconnect the test leads from the test points before changing meter functions.
INTERNATIONAL ELECTRICAL SYMBOLS
Caution ! Refer to the explanation in this Manual
Caution ! Risk of electric shock
Earth (Ground)
Double Insulation or Reinforced insulation
AC--Alternating Current
DC--Direct Current
Fuse

Conformity symbol, the instrument complies with the valid directives.
It complies with the EMC Directive (89/336/EEC) and the Low Voltage
Directive (73/23/EEC) with their valid standards.
Symbol for the marking of electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE
Directive 2002/96/EC).
Application around and removal from hazardous live conductors is
permitted
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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
This user’s manual uses only representative model(s) for illustrations. Please
refer specification details for function availability to each model.
1) Non-Contact Voltage Detector,
AutoTect Feature: antenna position
2) Jaw marking lines for ACA position
error indication
3) Hand/Finger Barrier to indicate
the limits of safe access to the jaws
during current measurements
4) Push-buttons for special functions
& features
5) Input Jack for all functions EXCEPT
non-invasive ACA current function
6) Common (Ground reference) Input
Jack for all functions EXCEPT non-
invasive ACA current function
7) Slide-switch Selector to turn the
power ON/OFF and Select a function
8) 3-5/6 digits 6000 counts LCD display
9) Jaw trigger for opening the
transformer clamp jaws
10) Jaw center Indicators, at where
best ACA accuracy is specified
11) Transformer Clamp Jaws for AC
current magnetic field pick up
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OPERATION
23.80
V
ACA Current clamp-on function
Set the slide-switch function selector to the position. Inputs are made
through the clamp jaws for non-invasive ACA current measurements.
CAUTION
• Press the jaw trigger and clamp the jaws around the hot conductor of a circuit
for load current measurement. Make sure the jaws are completely closed, or
else it will introduce measurement errors. Enclosing more than one conductor
of a circuit will result in differential current (like identifying leakage current)
measurement.
• Adjacent current-carrying devices such as transformers, motors and conductor
wires will affect measurement accuracy. Keep the jaws away from them as
much as possible to minimize influence.
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Hi-Z DCV, ACV & Line-Level Hz functions
Set the slide-switch function selector to the position that selects common
impedance (Hi-Z) voltage measurements. Input impedance is set at
approximately 5MΩto minimize loading on circuits under tests. DCV is
the default function. The DC symbol “” appears. Press SELECT button
momentarily to select ACV. The AC symbol “” a ppears. Press momentarily
again to activate the Line-Level Hz function.
Note:
• Line-Level Hz input sensitivity varies automatically with ACV range selected
when Line-Level Hz is selected. AC 6V range has the highest and AC 600V
range has the lowest sensitivity. Measuring the signal in ACV function WHILE
selecting Line-Level Hz function in that ACV range automatically sets the
most appropriate sensitivity for higher voltage applications. This can avoid
electrical noises as in 110/220V line voltage applications for example. If the
reading shows zero due to insufficient signal levels, select Line-Level Hz
function BEFORE making measurements (at AC 6V range) will set the highest
sensitivity.
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