Benning CC 4-1 User manual

BENNING CC 4-1 / CC 4-2
Operating manual
Translation of the German original version
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Legal notice
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Notes concerning the documentation
Ensure that the applicable documentation is used for this product. For safe handling, knowledge
that is provided in these instructions is required.
The product may only be handled while following this documentation, particularly the safety
instructions and warnings it contains. The personnel must be qualified for the respective task
and have the capability to recognise risks and prevent possible dangers.
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BENNING Elektrotechnik und Elektronik GmbH&Co.KG
Münsterstraße135–137
46397 Bocholt
Germany
Phone: +492871/93‑0
E-Mail: [email protected]
Internet: www.benning.de
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hardware and software described. Nevertheless, deviations cannot be ruled out, so Benning
cannot guarantee complete correspondence. The contents of this documentation are checked
at regular intervals, and any corrections that are needed are contained in the versions that
follow.
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and endeavours to take this into account at all times. To improve readability, we have refrained
from consistently using differentiating formulations.

Table of contents
Table of contents
1 Introduction................................................................................................................................................6
1.1 General notes........................................................................................................................6
1.2 History ...................................................................................................................................7
1.3 Service & support..................................................................................................................7
2 Safety..........................................................................................................................................................8
2.1 Warning system ....................................................................................................................8
2.2 Standards applied .................................................................................................................8
2.3 Symbols used........................................................................................................................9
2.4 Intended use .......................................................................................................................10
2.5 Special types of risks ..........................................................................................................11
3 Scope of delivery.....................................................................................................................................12
4 Device description...................................................................................................................................13
4.1 Device structure ..................................................................................................................13
4.2 Functions.............................................................................................................................14
5 Operation..................................................................................................................................................16
5.1 Requirements for measuring...............................................................................................16
5.2 Measuring with a multimeter ...............................................................................................17
5.3 Measuring with the BENNINGIT200 installation tester .....................................................17
6 Maintenance.............................................................................................................................................18
6.1 Maintenance schedule ........................................................................................................18
6.2 Cleaning the device.............................................................................................................18
6.3 Calibrating the device..........................................................................................................18
7 Technical data..........................................................................................................................................19
8 Disposal and environmental protection ................................................................................................20
Index .........................................................................................................................................................21
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Table of figures
Table of figures
Figure 1 BENNINGCC4-1/ CC4-2 device structure ............................................................................... 13
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List of tables
List of tables
Table 1 History.......................................................................................................................................... 7
Table 2 Symbols on the device................................................................................................................. 9
Table 3 Symbols used in the operating manual........................................................................................ 9
Table 4 Electrical specifications................................................................................................................ 14
Table 5 Measuring accuracy (BENNINGCC4‑1)..................................................................................... 14
Table 6 Measuring accuracy (BENNINGCC4‑2)..................................................................................... 15
Table 7 Maintenance schedule................................................................................................................. 18
Table 8 Technical data ............................................................................................................................. 19
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1.1 General notes
Introduction
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1 Introduction
The BENNINGCC4‑1/ CC4‑2 current clamp adapter described here (in the following only
referred to as “device”) is a measuring adapter for multimeters. The device enables you to
perform ACmeasurements up to 1 000A‑AC by means of a multimeter. The BENNINGCC4‑1
current clamp adapter additionally enables you to precisely measure low currents in the
mArange.
In combination with the BENNINGIT200 installation tester, the BENNINGCC4‑1/ CC4‑2
current clamp adapter allows further measuring applications, e.g. earth resistance
measurement (earth loop resistance measurement) without using rods, power measurement,
current measurement and harmonic measurement.
Further information
http://tms.benning.de/cc4-1-cc4-2
On the Internet, you will find the following additional information directly at the specified link or
at www.benning.de (product search):
• Operating manual of the device in several languages
• Further information depending on the device (e.g. brochures, technical reports, FAQs)
1.1 General notes
Target group
This operating manual is intended for the following groups of people:
• Qualified electricians and electrotechnically trained personnel
Required basic knowledge
To understand these operating manual, you will need general knowledge of testing and
measuring equipment. Moreover, you will need basic knowledge of the following issues:
• General electrical engineering
Purpose of the operating manual
This operating manual describes the device and provide you information about how to handle it.
Keep this operating manual in a safe place for later use. Read this operating manual before
handling the device and follow the instructions.
NOTE
Disclaimer of liability
Please make sure that any person using the device has read and understood the instructions of
this operating manual before handling the device and that the instructions are adhered to in all
points. Non-observance of this operating manual might result in product damage, property
damage and/or personal injury.
Benning assumes no liability for damage and malfunctions resulting from the failure to observe
the instructions in this operating manual.

Introduction
1.2 History
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The devices are subject to continuous further development. Benning reserves the right to make
changes to the device’s design, configuration and technology. The information in this operating
manual corresponds to the state of technical knowledge at the time of printing. For this reason,
no claims for certain device characteristics can be derived from the contents of this operating
manual.
Information in this operating manual can be changed at any time without prior notice. Benning is
not obligated to make amendments to this operating manual or to keep it up to date.
Direct any technical questions to Technical Support [}page7].
Trademarks
All trade marks that are used are the property of their respective owners, even if they are not
separately marked as such.
1.2 History
Release number Amendments
07/2021 • Initial release
Table1: History
1.3 Service & support
Please contact your specialty retailer or the BENNINGServiceCenter for any repair or service
work that might be required.
Technical support
Please contact our Technicalsupport for technical questions on handling the device.
Phone: +49287193-555
Fax: +49287193‑6555
E-Mail: [email protected]
Internet: www.benning.de
Returns management
Easily and conveniently use the BENNING returns portal for a quick and smooth returns
processing:
https://www.benning.de/service-de/retourenabwicklung.html
Phone: +49287193-554
E-Mail: [email protected]
Return address
BENNING Elektrotechnik und Elektronik GmbH & Co. KG
Retourenmanagement
Robert-Bosch-Str. 20
D - 46397 Bocholt

2.1 Warning system
Safety
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2 Safety
2.1 Warning system
This operating manual contains notes that must be taken into consideration for your personal
safety and in order to avoid injuries and damage to property. Warnings about your personal
safety and to prevent personal injuries are marked with a warning triangle. Warnings on sole
prevention of material damage are shown without a warning triangle. The warnings are shown
in descending order depending on the hazard level as follows.
DANGER
Extremely dangerous situation for humans
If you do not pay attention to this warning, irreversible or deadly injuries will occur.
WARNING
Hazard to humans
If you do not pay attention to this warning, irreversible or deadly injuries could occur.
CAUTION
Minor hazard to humans
If you do not pay attention to this warning, minor or moderate injuries could occur.
NOTICE
Danger to property, not to persons
If you do not pay attention to this warning, material damage could occur.
If multiple hazard levels occur, the warning for the highest respective hazard level will be used.
In addition, a warning about personal injuries can also include a warning about material
damage.
2.2 Standards applied
The device has been built and tested in compliance with the following standards and has left the
factory in perfectly safe condition.
• IEC/ DINEN61010-1 (VDE0411‑1)
• IEC/ DINEN61010-2-030 (VDE0411‑2‑030)
• IEC/ DINEN 61010-031 (VDE0411‑031)

Safety
2.3 Symbols used
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2.3 Symbols used
Symbols on the device
Symbol Meaning
Application around and removal from hazardous live conductors is
permitted.
Please observe the information provided in this operating manual in
order to avoid dangers.
CATIII Measuring categoryIII is applicable to testing and measuring circuits
connected to the distribution circuit of the low-voltage mains installation
of a building.
The device complies with EUdirectives.
At the end of product life, dispose of the unserviceable device via
appropriate collecting facilities provided in your community.
The device is provided with protective insulation (protection classII).
Please observe the operating manual.
Table2: Symbols on the device
Symbols used in the operating manual
Symbol Meaning
General warning
Warning of electric voltage!
(AC) alternating voltage or alternating current
Earth (voltage to earth)
Table3: Symbols used in the operating manual

2.4 Intended use
Safety
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2.4 Intended use
Only use the device within the framework of the corresponding technical data. Any operating
conditions that deviate from this shall be considered as improper use. Solely the user of the
device shall be liable for any resulting damage.
In particular, note the following:
• In case of improper use, the liability and warranty claims become void. Solely the user of the
device shall be liable for any damage resulting from improper use. Uses not complying with
the intended use include e.g.:
– Use of components, accessories, spare or replacement parts that have not been
released and approved for the respective application by Benning
– Non-observance, manipulation, changes or misuse of the operating manual or the
instructions and notes contained therein
– Any form of misuse of the device
– Any use other than or beyond that described in this operating manual
• Warranty and liability claims are generally excluded if damage is due to force majeure.
• If any prescribed services are not performed regularly or not on time according to
manufacturer specifications during the warranty period, a decision about a warranty claim
can only be made once the findings are available.
Direct any questions to Technical Support [}page7].
Using the device
Please observe the following basic obligations when using the device:
• The device may only be used in a technically perfect and safe condition. Always check the
device for damages before using it.
• Make sure the personnel using the device is qualified for the respective task.
• Observe relevant regulations on occupational safety and health as well as those on
environmental protection.
• The device may only be used in dry environments.
• Use the device only in electric circuits of overvoltage categoryIII with a conductor for a
maximum of 600V‑AC to earth.
• Do not apply any voltage to the outputs of the device.
WARNING
Opening the device
Danger to life or serious injury is possible due to contact with high electric voltage when opening
the device. The device might get damaged.
• Do not open the device.
• Please contact your specialty retailer or the returns management [}page7] for any repairs.

Safety
2.5 Special types of risks
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Securing the device
If the device is not in a technically perfect and operationally safe condition, safe operation is no
longer guaranteed. Make sure that the following measures are taken:
• Switch off the device.
• Remove the device from the measuring point.
• Secure the device against unintentional operation.
The following characteristics indicate that safe operation is no longer guaranteed:
• The device (housing, connecting cables or plug) shows visible damage or is damp/wet.
• The device does not work properly in compliance with regulations (e.g. errors during
measurements).
• The device shows recognisable consequences of prolonged storage under inadmissible
conditions.
• The device shows recognisable consequences of extraordinary stress due to transport.
2.5 Special types of risks
DANGER
Bare conductors or main line carriers
Danger to life or serious injury is possible due to contact with high electric voltage when working
with bare conductors or main line carriers.
• Please observe relevant regulations on occupational safety and health.
• If necessary, use appropriate protective equipment.
WARNING
Dangerous voltage
Danger to life or serious injury is possible due to contact with high electric voltage when working
on live components or equipment. Even low voltages from 30V‑AC and 60V‑DC on can be
dangerous to human life!
• Please observe relevant regulations on occupational safety and health.
• If necessary, use appropriate protective equipment.

2.5 Special types of risks
Scope of delivery
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3 Scope of delivery
The scope of delivery of the device includes the following components:
• 1x BENNINGCC4‑1 or BENNINGCC4‑2 current clamp adapter
• 1x operating manual

Device description
4.1 Device structure
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4 Device description
4.1 Device structure
1
2
3
4
6 5
7
BENNING CC 4-1 BENNING CC 4-2
Figure1: BENNINGCC4-1/ CC4-2 device structure
1 Measuring clamp (for clamping the
conductor)
2 Housing with labelling field
3 Current clamp bulge (protection against
contact with conductor)
4 Opening lever
5 4mm safety jacks 6 Connecting cable (firmly connected)
7 4mm safety connectors

4.2 Functions
Device description
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4.2 Functions
In combination with a multimeter or the BENNINGIT200 installation tester, you can use the
device to carry out ACcurrent measurements.
Electrical specifications
BENNING
CC4‑1 CC4‑2
ACcurrent ranges
Nominal current 1 000A
Transformation ratio 1 000:1 (1mA/ 1A)
Output via 4mm safety connectors via 4mm safety jacks
Electrical properties (at loadR= 1Ω)
Measuring duration 1 000Aeff (f< 1kHz): continuous
1 200Aeff: intermittent
(40minutes on, 20minutes off)
Load impedance ≤10Ω
Influence of adjacent conductors <1mA/A at 50Hz
Influence of conductor position <0.3% at f< 400Hz
Influence of load impedance 2… 10Ω: 1% and 1°
Influence of DC offset current <2.5% at IDC< 15A <2.5% at IDC< 30A
Table4: Electrical specifications
Measuring accuracy
The measuring accuracy is specified as the relative part of the measured value (output current).
The specified measuring accuracy applies at a temperature of 23°C ±5°C and a relative air
humidity lower than 75%. In case of deviating temperatures, observe the temperature
coefficient by adding the following value to the specified measuring accuracy:
0.2[1/°C] xspecified measuring accuracyx difference to reference temperature range[°C]
Measuring accuracy at load R= 1Ω (BENNINGCC4‑1)
Measuring range: 1mA… 1 200A
Output signal: 1μA… 1 200mA
Measured value Output Measuring accuracy1) Phase error
1… 100mA 1… 100μA ±3.0% Not specified
0.1… 1A 0.1… 1mA ±2.0% Not specified
1… 10A 1… 10mA ±1.2% ±2.2°
10… 100A 10… 100mA ±1.0% ±1.0°
100… 1 200A 100… 1 200mA ±0.5% ±0.7°
Table5: Measuring accuracy (BENNINGCC4‑1)
1) Within the frequency range from 40Hz to 5kHz The measuring accuracy is specified for
a sinusoidal curve.

Device description
4.2 Functions
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Measuring accuracy at load R= 1Ω (BENNINGCC4‑2)
Measuring range: 0.2… 1 200A
Output signal: 0.2… 1 200mA
Measured value Output Measuring accuracy1) Phase error
0.2… 10A 0.2… 10mA ±2.5% Not specified
10… 50A 10… 50mA ±2.0% ±3.0°
50… 200A 50… 200mA ±1.5% ±1.7°
200… 1 000A 200… 1000mA ±0.9% ±0.9°
1 000… 1 200A 1 000… 1 200mA ±0.7% ±0.7°
Table6: Measuring accuracy (BENNINGCC4‑2)
1) Within the frequency range from 40Hz to 5kHz The measuring accuracy is specified for
a sinusoidal curve.

5.1 Requirements for measuring
Operation
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5 Operation
You can carry out measurements using a multimeter [}page17] or the BENNINGIT200
installation tester [}page17] .
5.1 Requirements for measuring
• Please observe the operating manual of the multimeter or installation tester used (especially
the safety instructions and warnings contained therein).
• Do not clamp the conductor with the device until you have connected the device to a
multimeter or a BENNINGIT200 installation tester.
• Please observe the information regarding measuring accuracy [}page14].
• Please consider sources of interference that might be present. Strong sources of
interference in the vicinity of the device might involve unstable readings and measuring
errors.
DANGER
Maximum admissible voltage
Danger to life or serious injury is possible due to contact with high electric voltage.
• Use the device only in electric circuits of overvoltage categoryIII with a conductor for a
maximum of 600V‑AC to earth.

Operation
5.2 Measuring with a multimeter
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5.2 Measuring with a multimeter
Requirements
• Please observe the requirements for measuring [}page16].
Procedure
1. Set the multimeter to the ACmeasurement function (mA‑AC or A‑AC).
2. Select an appropriate measuring range.
3. Connect the device to the multimeter:
– BENNINGCC4‑1:
Connect the black 4mm safety connector of the device to the COM jack of the
multimeter.
Connect the black 4mm safety connector of the device to the COMjack of the
multimeter for the current input (mA or A).
– BENNINGCC4‑2:
Connect the device by means of suitable safety measuring lines via the two 4mm safety
jacks to the multimeter (COMjack and jack for current input (mA or A)).
4. Operate the opening lever and clamp the live conductor with the measuring clamp.
5. Read the current value on the multimeter.
6. Convert the read value to the actually measured current value taking into account the
conversion factor.
– Conversion factor: 1mA‑AC= 1A‑AC
– Example: A current value of 155mA‑AC displayed on the multimeter corresponds to an
actually measured current value of 155A‑AC.
7. Disconnect the device from the measuring object after having completed the measurement.
5.3 Measuring with the BENNINGIT200 installation
tester
In combination with the BENNINGIT200 installation tester, the BENNINGCC4-1/ CC4-2
current clamp adapter additionally supports e.g. earth resistance measurement (earth loop
resistance measurement) without using rods, power measurement, current measurement and
harmonic measurement.
Requirements
• Please observe the requirements for measuring [}page16].
Procedure
Carry out the measurement according to the operating manual of the BENNINGIT200
installation tester.

6.1 Maintenance schedule
Maintenance
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6 Maintenance
There are no components in the device that you can replace.
WARNING
Opening the device
Danger to life or serious injury is possible due to contact with high electric voltage when opening
the device. The device might get damaged.
• Do not open the device.
• Please contact your specialty retailer or the returns management [}page7] for any repairs.
6.1 Maintenance schedule
The following table provides an overview of all maintenance and servicing work that you must
carry out permanently or at regular intervals.
Interval Measures
Regularly, as needed • Cleaning the device [}page18]
Every 12months • Calibrating the device [}page18]
Table7: Maintenance schedule
6.2 Cleaning the device
Clean the device regularly and as the need arises.
Requirements
• A clean and dry cloth or special cleaning cloth
NOTICE
Wrong cleaning agents
Using the wrong cleaning agents can damage the device.
• Do not use any solvents, abrasives or polishing agents.
Procedure
Clean the exterior of the device with a clean and dry cloth or a special cleaning cloth.
6.3 Calibrating the device
Benning guarantees compliance with this technical and accuracy specifications stated in this
operating manual for the first 12months after the delivery date.
To maintain accuracy of the measuring results, make sure that the device is recalibrated in
annual intervals by the BENNING Service [}page7] .

Technical data
6.3 Calibrating the device
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7 Technical data
BENNING
CC4‑1 CC4‑2
Protection class II (double insulation)
Contamination level 2
Protection category
(DINVDE0470-1, IEC/ EN60529)
IP40
1stdigit: 4= protection against granular foreign objects
2nddigit: 0= no protection against water
Overvoltage category CATIII 600V to earth
Housing dimensions
(lengthx widthx height)
220mmx 120mmx 48mm
Max. clamp opening 52mm
Max. conductor diameter 50mm
Weight approx. 0.6kg
Outputs 4mm safety connectors 4mm safety jacks
Length of connecting cable 1.5m -
Operation
Max. barometric altitude 2 000m
Operating temperature -10…50°C
(Do not permanently expose the device to sunlight.)
Max. relative air humidity 85%RH (0…35°C), non-condensing, linearly
decreasing for T>35°C
Storage
Ambient temperature -30…70°C
(Do not permanently expose the device to sunlight.)
Max. relative air humidity 85%RH (0…35°C), non-condensing, linearly
decreasing for T>35°C
Table8: Technical data

6.3 Calibrating the device
Disposal and environmental protection
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8 Disposal and environmental
protection
At the end of product life, dispose of the unserviceable device via appropriate
collecting facilities provided in your community.