FLIR CM57-2 User manual

Quick Start
Flex Clamp Meter
with Bluetooth®
MODEL CM57–2

Quick Start
QUICK STEPS
• Long press to power ON/OFF.
• Meter is powered by three AAA batteries (rear compartment).
• Meter switches OFF automatically after 10 minutes of inactivity.
• When powered, press to switch worklights ON/OFF.
• Press HOLD to freeze displayed readings.
• Press RANGE for Manual Ranging (Auto Range is default).
• Press INRUSH for inrush current mode (refer to user manual).
• Long press REC to open the datalogger; press to Start/Stop
recording one reading per minute.
• Long press to activate Bluetooth (real time readings will now
be available to Bluetooth paired devices).
• Long press SEND to transmit bulk stored readings via Bluetooth
(refer to the user manual for complete instructions; link below).
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METER DESCRIPTION
1. Worklights
2. Flexible current clamp coil
3. Display area
4. Inrush (short press) / Recording button
(long press opens the data logger)
5. Power (long press) / Worklights ON/OFF
(short press)
6. Range (short press to set range manually)
/ Send data via Bluetooth (long press)
7. Data Hold (short press) / Start-Stop Re-
cord (short press in data logger mode)/ Blue-
tooth ON/OFF (long press)
8. Clamp lock (turn counter-clockwise to
open)
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CONTROL BUTTONS
• Press to access/exit INRUSH mode
• Long press to open/close the data logger (REC); use the Start/
Stop button to control the data logger
• Press to step through the ranges manually
• Long press while in manual range mode to return to Auto range
mode
• Long press to Send data logs via Bluetooth (refer to User Manual
for complete instructions)
• Press to access the Data Hold mode
• Long press to activate/deactivate Bluetooth
• While in data log mode, press to Start/Stop recording
• Long press to switch power ON/OFF
• When powered, press to switch worklights ON/OFF
DISPLAY ICONS
Bluetooth Display Hold Amperes
Battery
status
Inrush
current Auto power off
%Bulk data
transmit
Recording
mode Auto range
AC CURRENT MEASUREMENTS
WARNING
Ensure that power to the device under test is OFF before starting this proce-
dure. Switch power to the device under test ON only after the clamp has been
safely attached.
WARNING
Do not move your fingers above the LCD at any time during a test.
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1. Switch the meter OFF and switch power to the device under test
OFF.
2. Turn the clamp lock (1) counterclockwise to release the flexible
clamp (2), as shown.
3. Fully enclose only one conductor of the device under test in the
clamp, as shown in the image, on left, below.
4. Centre the conductor in the clamp, as shown.
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5. Re-secure the clamp lock after clamping around a single
conductor.
6. Do not attempt to measure current higher > 3000 A.
7. Switch the meter ON and then switch power ON to the device
under test.
8. Read the current value on the display. OL will display if the
measured signal exceeds the range. The meter defaults to the
Auto range mode; the Auto range icon is visible on the dis-
play in Auto range mode.
9. To manually select the range, use the RANGE button (30.00 A /
300.0 A / 3000 A).
BLUETOOTH COMMUNICATION
To stream to an iOS / Android device, download the mobile applica-
tion METERLiNK®and follow the application on-screen prompts.
See the User Manual for complete details.
BASIC SPECIFICATIONS
Measurement ranges 30.0, 300.0, 3000 A AC
Accuracy (of reading) ± (3.0% + 5 digits)
Clamp coil diameter 7.5 mm (0.3 in.); Coil connecting ring is 13 mm
(0.5 in.)
Coil bend radius 80 mm (3.1 in.)
AC bandwidth 45 to 500 Hz
AC response True RMS
Battery power 2 x AAA batteries
Safety IP54 rated
For indoor use and in accordance with the re-
quirements for double insulation to EN61010-1,
EN61010-2-032, EN61326-1; CAT IV 600V, CAT
III 1000V, Pollution Degree 2, CE
Operating conditions 0 to 50℃(32 to 122℉); < 80% RH
Storage conditions -20 to 60℃(-4° to 140℉) without batteries; <
80% RH
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CUSTOMER SUPPORT
https://support.flir.com
WARRANTY
This product is protected by FLIR’s Limited Lifetime Warranty. Visit
the site below to view the warranty and to register your product.
https://flir.com/testwarranty
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Publ. No.: NAS100141
Release: AA
Commit: 89762
Head: 89785
Language: en-GB
Modified: 2023-01-18
Formatted: 2023-01-18
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Customer support
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Disclaimer
Specifications subject to change without further notice. Models and accessories
subject to regional market considerations. License procedures may apply.
Products described herein may be subject to US Export Regulations. Please
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