Chauvin Arnoux F205 Guide

F205
CLAMP MULTIMETER
Start Guide
ENGLISH
Clamp Multimeter F205 English
You have just acquired an F205 clamp multimeter and we thank you.
For best results from your device :
read this user manual attentively,
observe the precautions for its use.
Meanings of the symbols used on the device
Danger. The operator agrees to refer to this data sheet whenever this danger
symbol is encountered.
Application or withdrawal authorized on uninsulated or bare conductors at
dangerous voltages.
9 V battery.
The CE marking indicates compliance with European directives.
Double insulation or reinforced insulation.
Selective sorting of wastes for the recycling of electrical and electronic
equipment within the European Union.
In conformity with directive DEEE 2002/96/EC: this equipment must not be
treated as household waste.
AC – Alternating current.
AC and DC – Alternating and direct current.
Earth.
Risk of electric shock.
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PRECAUTIONS FOR USE
This device complies with safety standards IEC-61010-1 and 61010-2-032 for voltages of
1000V in category III or 600 V in category IV at an altitude OF less than 2000m, indoors, with
a degree of pollution not exceeding 2.
These safety instructions are intended to ensure the safety of persons and proper operation of
the device. If the tester is used other than as specified in this data sheet, the protection
provided by the device may be impaired.
The operator and/or the responsible authority must carefully read and clearly
understand the various precautions to be taken in use.
If you use this instrument other than as specified, the protection it provides may be
compromised, thereby endangering you.
Do not use the instrument in an explosive atmosphere or in the presence of flammable
gases or fumes.
Do not use the instrument on networks of which the voltage or category exceeds those
mentioned.
Do not exceed the rated maximum voltages and currents between terminals or with
respect to earth.
Do not use the instrument if it appears to be damaged, incomplete, or not properly
closed.
Before each use, check the condition of the insulation on the leads, housing, and
accessories. Any element of which the insulation is deteriorated (even partially) must be
set aside for repair or scrapped.
Use leads and accessories rated for voltages and categories at least equal to those of
the instrument. If not, an accessory of a lower category lowers the category of the
combined Clamp + accessory to that of the accessory.
Observe the environmental conditions of use.
Do not modify the instrument and do not replace components with "equivalents".
Repairs and adjustments must be done by approved qualified personnel.
Replace the battery as soon as the symbol appears on the display unit.
Disconnect all cords before opening the battery compartment cover.
Use personal protective equipment when conditions require.
Keep your hands away from the unused terminals of the instrument.
When handling the test probes, crocodile clips, and clamp ammeters, keep your fingers
behind the physical guard.
As a safety measure, and to avoid repeated overloads on the inputs of the device, we
recommend performing configuration operations only when the device is disconnected
from all dangerous voltages.
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MEASUREMENT CATEGORIES
Definitions of the measurement categories :
CAT II: Circuits directly connected to the low-voltage installation.
Example: power supply to household electrical appliances and portable tools.
CAT III: Power supply circuits in the installation of the building.
Example: distribution panel, circuit-breakers, fixed industrial machines or devices.
CAT IV: Circuits supplying the low-voltage installation of the building.
Example: power lines, meters, and protection devices.
1 PRESENTATION
Item Designation
1 Jaws with centring marks (see
connection principles)
2 Physical guard
3 Switch
4 Function keys
5 Display unit
6 Terminals
7 Trigger

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1.1 THE SWITCH
The switch has six positions. To access the , , , , , functions, set the
switch to the desired function. Each setting is confirmed by an audible signal. The functions
are described in the table below.
1.2 THE KEYS OF THE KEYPAD
1 2 3
4 5 6
Item Function
1 OFF mode – Switches the clamp multimeter off
2 AC, DC, AC+DC voltage measurement (V)
3 Continuity test
Resistance measurement Ω
Diode test
4 AC, DC, AC+DC current measurement (A)
5 Power measurements (W, var, VA) and
calculation of the power factor (PF) AC, DC,
AC+DC
6 Indicator of the order of the phases
Item Function
1 Storage of values, disabling of display
Zero correction ADC/AAC+DC/WDC/WAC+DC
Compensation of the resistance of the leads in the
continuity and ohmmeter function
2 Selection of the type of measurement (AC, DC, AC+DC)
Selection of single-phase or three-phase measurement
3 Activation or de-activation of the backlighting
of the display unit
4 Activation or de-activation of the MAX/MIN/PEAK mode
Activation or de-activation of the INRUSH mode in A
5 Measurements of frequency (Hz), of the level of harmonics
(THD)
Display of the powers W, VA, var and PF
6 Activation of the ΔREL mode – Display of relative and
differential values
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1.3 THE DISPLAY UNIT
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1.3.1 The symbols of the display unit
Symbol Designation
AC Alternating current or voltage
DC Direct current or voltage
AC+DC Alternating and direct current or voltage
REL Relative value, with respect to a reference
Ref Reference value
Storage of the values and hold of the display
Max Maximum RMS value
Min Minimum RMS value
Peak+ Maximum peak value
Peak- Minimum peak value
Balanced total three-phase power measurement
Item Function
1 Display of the modes selected (keys)
2 Display of the measurement value and
unit
3 Display of the MAX/MIN/PEAK modes
4 Type of measurement (AC or DC)
5 Total three-phase power
measurements
6 Display of the selected modes (switch)
7 Spent battery indication
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V Volt
Hz Hertz
W Watt
A Ampere
% Percentage
ΩOhm
m Milli- prefix
k Kilo- prefix
var Reactive power
VA Apparent power
PF Power factor
THDfTotal harmonic distortion with respect to the
fundamental
THDrTotal harmonic distortion with respect to the true RMS
value of the signal.
Indicator of order to the phases
Compensation of the resistance of the leads
Continuity test
Diode test
Permanent display (automatic switching off de-
activated)
Spent battery indicator
The display of “rdy”, for “ready”, indicates that the device is ready (“Indicator of order of the
phases” function).
The O.L (Over Load) symbol is displayed when the display capacity is exceeded.
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1.4 THE TERMINALS
The terminals are used as follows:
1 2
2 USE
2.1 COMMISSIONING
Insert the battery supplied with the device as follows:
1. Using a screwdriver, unscrew the screw of the battery compartment cover (item 1)
on the back of the housing and open it.
2. Place the battery in the compartment (item 2), taking care to get the polarities right.
3. Close the battery compartment cover and screw it to the housing.
Item Function
1 Cold terminal (COM)
2 Hot terminal (+)
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