FLIR CM83 User manual

User’s manual
FLIR CM83
600 A True RMS Power Clamp Meter

User’s manual
FLIR CM83
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Table of contents
1 Disclaimers. . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1.1 Copyright. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 1
1.2 Quality assurance . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 1
1.3 Documentation updates . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . 1
1.4 Disposal of electronic waste. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
2 Safety information . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . 2
2.1 FCC Compliance . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 4
2.2 Industry Canada compliance. . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . 5
3 Introduction . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
3.1 Key features. . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . 7
4 Description . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
4.1 Meter parts. . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . 8
4.2 Function switch . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 9
4.3 Function buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
4.4 Display icons and indicators . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . .11
4.4.1 Out-of-range warning . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . .13
5 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . .14
5.1 Powering the meter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . .14
5.1.1 Auto power off. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . .14
5.2 Auto/Manual select mode .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
5.3 Auto/Manual range mode . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . .15
5.4 Hold mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
5.4.1 Smart hold. . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
5.5 Silent mode . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
5.6 Voltage and current measurements .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . .16
5.6.1 Basic voltage measurements . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
5.6.2 Basic current measurements . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . .16
5.6.3 Extended functionality . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . .17
5.7 Non-contact voltage detector . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
5.8 Power measurements .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . 21
5.8.1 Single-phase power measurements. . . . .. . . . . . . . . .21
5.8.2 Three-phase power measurements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
5.8.3 Phase rotation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . .25
5.9 Resistance measurements . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . .27
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5.10 Capacitance measurements . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . .27
5.11 Continuity test. . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . .28
5.12 Diode test . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . .29
5.13 Streaming measurement data using Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
5.13.1 General . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . .30
5.13.2 Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . .30
6 Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . .31
6.1 Cleaning and storage. . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
6.2 Battery replacement . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . 31
6.2.1 Disposal of electronic waste . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . .31
7 Technical specifications . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . .32
7.1 General specifications . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
7.2 Electrical specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . .33
8 Technical support for external meters . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
9 Warranties . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . .40
9.1 FLIR Global Limited Lifetime Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . .40
9.2 FLIR Test and Measurement Limited 2 Year
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . .41
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1 Disclaimers
1.1 Copyright
© 2016, FLIR Systems, Inc. All rights reserved worldwide.
No parts of the software including source code may be re-
produced, transmitted, transcribed or translated into any
language or computer language in any form or by any
means, electronic, magnetic, optical, manual or otherwise,
without the prior written permission of FLIR Systems.
The documentation must not, in whole or part, be copied,
photocopied, reproduced, translated or transmitted to any
electronic medium or machine readable form without prior
consent, in writing, from FLIR Systems.
Names and marks appearing on the products herein are
either registered trademarks or trademarks of FLIR Sys-
tems and/or its subsidiaries. All other trademarks, trade
names or company names referenced herein are used for
identification only and are the property of their respective
owners.
1.2 Quality assurance
The Quality Management System under which these
products are developed and manufactured has been certi-
fied in accordance with the ISO 9001 standard.
FLIR Systems is committed to a policy of continuous de-
velopment; therefore we reserve the right to make
changes and improvements on any of the products with-
out prior notice.
1.3 Documentation updates
Our manuals are updated several times per year, and we
also issue product-critical notifications of changes on a
regular basis.
To access the latest manuals and notifications, go to the
Download tab at:
http://support.flir.com
It only takes a few minutes to register online. In the down-
load area you will also find the latest releases of manuals
for our other products, as well as manuals for our historical
and obsolete products.
1.4 Disposal of electronic waste
As with most electronic products, this equipment must be
disposed of in an environmentally friendly way, and in ac-
cordance with existing regulations for electronic waste.
Please contact your FLIR Systems representative for
more details.
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2 Safety information
NOTE
Before operating the device, you must read, understand, and follow all instruc-
tions, dangers, warnings, cautions, and notes.
Note FLIR Systems reserves the right to discontinue models, parts or accesso-
ries, and other items, or to change specifications at any time without prior notice.
NOTE
Remove the batteries if the device is not used for an extended period of time.
WARNING
Do not operate the device if you do not have the correct knowledge. Formal
qualifications and/or national legislation for the electrical inspections can ap-
ply. Incorrect operation of the device can cause damage, shock, injury or
death to persons.
WARNING
Do not start the measuring procedure before you have set the function switch
to the correct position. This can cause damage to the instrument and can
cause injury to persons.
WARNING
Do not change to current or resistance when you measure the voltage. This
can cause damage to the instrument and can cause injury to persons.
WARNING
Do not measure the current on a circuit when the voltage increases to more
than 1000 V. This can cause damage to the instrument and can cause injury
to persons.
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2 Safety information
WARNING
You must disconnect the test leads from the circuit that you did a test on be-
fore you change the range. If you do not do this, damage to the instrument
and injury to persons can occur.
WARNING
Do not replace the batteries before you remove the test leads. This can cause
damage to the instrument and can cause injury to persons.
WARNING
Do not use the device if the test leads and/or the device show signs of dam-
age. Injury to persons can occur.
WARNING
Be careful when you do the measurements if the voltages are more than 25
VAC rms or 35 VDC. There is a risk of shock from these voltages. Injury to per-
sons can occur.
WARNING
Do not do diode, resistance, or continuity tests before you remove the power
from the capacitors and the other devices (when you do a test during a meas-
urement). Injury to persons can occur.
WARNING
Do not use the device as a tool to identify live terminals. You must use the cor-
rect tools. Injury to persons can occur if you do not use the correct tools.
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2 Safety information
WARNING
Do not touch expired or damaged batteries without gloves. Injury to persons
can occur.
WARNING
Do not cause a short-circuit of the batteries. This can cause damage to the in-
strument and can cause injury to persons.
WARNING
Do not put the batteries into a fire. Injury to persons can occur.
CAUTION
Do not use the device for a procedure that it is not made for. This can cause
damage to the protection.
This symbol, adjacent to another symbol or terminal, indicates that
the user must refer to the manual for further information.
This symbol, adjacent to a terminal, indicates that, under normal
use, hazardous voltages may be present.
Double insulation.
UL listing is not an indication or a verification of the accuracy of the
meter
2.1 FCC Compliance
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference.
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2 Safety information
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential instal-
lation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy
and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee
that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be deter-
mined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to cor-
rect the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which
the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
CAUTION
Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation.
To comply with FCC/IC RF exposure compliance requirements, a separation
distance of at least 20 cm must be maintained between the antenna of this de-
vice and all persons. This device must not be co-located or operating in con-
junction with any other antenna or transmitter.
WARNING
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
2.2 Industry Canada compliance
This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Op-
eration is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause in-
terference, and (2) this devicemust accept any interference, including
interference that may cause undesired operation of thedevice.
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2 Safety information
CAUTION
Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation.
To comply with RSS 102 RF exposure compliance requirements, for mobile
configurations, a separation distance of at least 20 cm must be maintained be-
tween the antenna of this device and all persons. This device must not be co-
located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
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3 Introduction
Thank you for choosing a FLIR CM83 clamp meter.
This device is shipped fully tested and calibrated and, with proper use, will pro-
vide years of reliable service.
3.1 Key features
• 10 000-count digital display.
• Large-scale display.
• Analog bar graph.
• True RMS reading in AC and AC+DC mode.
• Work light.
• Auto AC/DC 600 A capability and selection.
• Auto AC/DC 1000 V capability and selection.
• Auto resistance/continuity/diode selection.
• Power and power factor measurement.
• Total harmonic distortion and 1 to 25 harmonics.
• Phase rotation Indication.
• 100 kΩ resistance capability.
• Non-contact voltage detector.
• Frequency measurement.
• Capacitance capability.
• Smart data hold.
• Peak hold.
• In-rush current.
• DCA zero key.
• Minimum/maximum and average hold.
• VFD mode – Low-pass filter.
• Auto power off.
• Jaw opening 37 mm (1.45") for conductors up to 1500 MCM.
• 1.2 m (4′) drop-proof.
• Convenient battery cover.
• Safety Category Rating: CAT IV-600V, CAT III-1000V.
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4 Description
4.1 Meter parts
Figure 4.1 Front view
1. Clamp jaw.
2. Jaw opening trigger.
3. Function buttons, see section 4.3 Function buttons, page 10.
4. Navigation buttons.
5. Non-contact voltage detector light
6. Function switch, see section 4.2 Function switch, page 9.
7. LCD display.
8. Probe terminals.
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4 Description
Figure 4.2 Rear view
1. Work light.
2. Battery compartment.
4.2 Function switch
The meter can measure capacitance through the probe inputs.
The meter can measure resistance, continuity, or diode polarity
through the probe inputs. The type of measurement is selected
by the button.
The meter can measure power through the probe inputs and the
clamp jaws.
The meter can measure current through the clamp jaws.
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4 Description
The meter can measure voltage through the probe inputs.
The meter is in full power-saving mode.
4.3 Function buttons
• Use the button to select Auto select or Manual select mode,
see section 5.2 Auto/Manual select mode, page 14.
• In Manual select mode, press the button to select the operat-
ing mode.
• Use the button to select Auto range or Manual range mode,
see section 5.3 Auto/Manual range mode, page 15.
• In Manual range mode, press the button to change the range
(scale).
Press the button to toggle between Normal and Hold modes, see
section 5.4 Hold mode, page 15.
Holding the button down for 2 secconds enables/disables the key
lock mode.
In Hold mode, the meter will beep continuously and the display
will flash if the measured signal is larger than the display reading
(for the V.A.W. function).
• Press the button to enable/disable the display backlight.
• Press and hold the button for 2 seconds to enable/disable the
work light.
Press the button to enable/disable METERLiNK® (Bluetooth)
communication, see section 5.13 Streaming measurement data
using Bluetooth, page 30.
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4 Description
4.4 Display icons and indicators
Figure 4.3 Display
Indicates that METERLiNK® (Bluetooth) communication is ac-
tive, see section 5.2 Auto/Manual select mode, page 14.
Indicates that the meter is in Auto select mode.
Indicates that the meter is displaying maximum reading values.
Indicates that the meter is displaying minimum reading values.
Indicates that the meter is displaying the average reading.
Indicates that the meter is displaying peak maximum values.
Indicates that the meter is displaying peak minimum values.
Indicates that the meter is in Auto range mode.
Indicates that the meter is in Power factor mode.
Indicates that the meter displays the total harmonic distortion.
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Indicates that the meter is in Phase rotation mode.
Indicates that the meter is in Hold mode.
Indicates the battery voltage status.
Indicates that the auto power off function is enabled.
Indicates that the measured voltage is greater than 30 V DC or
AC RMS.
Indicates that the meter is measuring AC current or voltage.
Indicates that the meter is measuring DC current or voltage.
Indicates that the meter is measuring AC+DC current or voltage.
Indicates that the continuity function is active.
Indicates that the diode test function is active.
VFD mode icon.
Peak mode icon.
Min/Max/Avg mode icon.
DC Zero mode icon.
Harmonic Distortion icon.
In-rush current mode icon.
Frequency mode icon.
Silent mode icon.
Lock mode icon.
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4 Description
4.4.1 Out-of-range warning
If the input is out-of-range, OL is displayed.
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5 Operation
NOTE
Before operating the device, you must read, understand, and follow all instruc-
tions, dangers, warnings, cautions, and notes.
NOTE
When the meter is not in use, the function switch should be set to the
position.
NOTE
When connecting the probe leads to the device under test, connect the nega-
tive lead before connecting the positive lead. When removing the probe leads,
remove the positive lead before removing the negative lead.
5.1 Powering the meter
1. Set the function switch to any position to switch on the meter.
2. If the battery indicator shows that the battery voltage is low or if the me-
ter does not power on, replace the battery. See section 6.2 Battery replace-
ment, page 31.
5.1.1 Auto power off
The meter enters sleep mode after 30 minutes of inactivity. The meter beeps
three times 9 seconds before powering off. Press any button or turn the function
switch to prevent the meter from powering off. The auto power off time-out is then
reset.
To disable auto power off (APO); press the MODE button while turning meter on
the meter.
5.2 Auto/Manual select mode
In Auto select mode, the meter attempts to automatically select the proper oper-
ating mode (e.g., AC or DC measurement) based on the input signal. In Manual
select mode, the desired operating mode is selected manually.
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