Gossen MetraWatt METRACLIP 41 User manual

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CP 30 35 GermanCp 41_CP C
Operating Instructions
METRACLIP 41
METRACLIP 410
AC/DC Current Clamp Meter
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Order Reference Order No.
METRACLIP 41 M320A
METRACLIP 410 M320B
Battery is included.
Thank you for buying this product. For safety reasons
and optimum use of this instrument read through the
operating instructions very carefully.
Table of Contents
1 SAFETY............................................3
2 INTRODUCTION...............................4
3 SPECIFICATIONS............................4
3.1 Electrical data...........................4
3.2 General data.............................4
4 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS.........6
4.1 Switch On.................................6
4.2 Auto Zero .................................6
4.3 Current Measurement............... 6
4.4 Data Hold..................................6
4.5 Auto Power OFF.......................6
4.6 Battery Replacement................ 6
5 SAFETY STANDARDS.....................7
6 WARRANTY.....................................8
7 PRODUCT SUPPORT......................9
7 REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT PARTS
SERVICE DKD CALIBRATION CENTRE
AND RENTAL INSTRUMENT SERVICE
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1. SAFETY
The following symbols appear on the products:
Application around and removal from
HAZARDOUS LIVE conductors is
permissible
Complies with the relevant European
standards.
To avoid electric shock:
• Use caution during installation and use of this
product; high voltages and currents may be present
in circuit under test.
• This product must be used only by qualified
personnel practising applicable safety precautions.
• Do not use product if damaged.
• Always ensure the clamp meter is removed from
any live electrical circuit, before removing the
battery cover.
• Do not hold the clamp meter anywhere beyond the
tactile barrier see FIG 1.
Attention! Refer to Manual
Double/Reinforced Insulation
Do not dispose of this product as unsorted
municipal waste. Contact a qualified
recycler for disposal.
Complies with the relevant European
standards
Read all instructions completely before
using this product.
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2. INTRODUCTION
The METRACLIP 41 / METRACLIP 410 current clamp
meters have been designed for reliable and accurate,
non-intrusive measurement of AC, DC and complex
waveform currents.
Using advanced Hall Effect technology the
METRACLIP 41 / METRACLIP 410 can measure
currents accurately from 5mA to 40 Amps
(METRACLIP 41) and a from 100mA to 400A
(METRACLIP 410).
Measurement features include:
True RMS reading
1mA / 10mA Resolution
Autoranging / Autozeroing / Auto Power Off
Data Hold
These features make it a powerful tool for use in
inverters, switch mode power supplies, industrial
controllers and other applications requiring current
measurement and/or waveform analysis.
3. SPECIFICATION
3.1 Electrical data
(All accuracies stated at 23°C ± 1°C)
METRACLIP 41
Measuring range....................... 0 to 40A DC or AC
pk
Current Ranges (Autoranging).. 4A / 40A
Resoution ................................. 1mA / 10mA
Overload capacity (60s)............ 200A
METRACLIP 410
Measuring range....................... 0 to 400A DC or AC
pk
Current Ranges (Autoranging).. 40A / 400A
Resoution ................................. 10mA / 100mA
Overload capacity (60s) ……… 600A
3.2 General data
Overall DC accuracy................. ±1% of rdg ±5 digits
Temperature Coefficient ........... ±0.1% of reading/°C
Frequency range (-0.5dB)......... DC and 15 – 400Hz
Working voltage........................ 300V AC
RMS
or DC
Operating temperature.............. 0°C to +50°C
Storage temperature with
battery removed........................ -20°C to +85°C
Power supply............................ 9 V Alkaline battery
PP3, MN 1604
or IEC6LR61
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Battery life…………………….15 hours (Metraclip 41)
…………………………………50 hours
Display……………………… 4000 count
Conductor size……………….25 mm diameter
Weight……………………… 235 g
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FIG 1
1. Jaws
2. Conventional current direction
3. Tactile Barrier
4. Battery cover
5. Battery cover screw
6. Jaw trigger
7. ON/OFF switch
8. Auto zero button
9. LCD Display
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4. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
4.1 Switch On
Move the switch from OFF position to either DC or AC
to select the required mode of operation.
4.2 Auto Zero
When in DC mode the display zero may change due to
thermal shifts and other environmental conditions. To
null the display reading depress the Auto Zero button.
Ensure that the clamp meter is away from the current
carrying conductor whilst the display reading is being
nulled.
4.3 Current Measurement
Select DC or AC option as required using the switch.
Zero the display reading using the Auto Zero button.
Clamp the jaws round the conductor ensuring a good
contact between the closing faces of the jaws.
Observe and take measurements as required. Positive
output indicates that the current flow is in the direction
shown by the arrow on the probe.
4.4 Data Hold
To activate the data hold press the Hold button once.
The last reading will be held on the display. Press the
hold button again to go back to the normal operation.
4.5 Auto Power OFF
In order to save battery life, the clamp meter will
automatically switch itself off after approximately 10
minutes. To disable the Auto power off function, Switch
Off the probe and Switch On whilst pressing the auto
zero button.
4.6 Battery Replacement
When the Low Battery symbol is illuminated in the
display the minimum battery voltage has been reached.
Refer to Fig. 1 and use the following procedure to
replace the battery.
SAFETY WARNING
Before removing the battery cover,
make sure that the probe is remote
from any live electrical circuit.
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Unclamp the clamp meter from the conductor, turn it off
using the On - Off switch.
Loosen the captive screw which secures the battery
cover. Lift the cover through 30°and pull it clea r of the
body as shown in Fig 1. Replace the battery and re-fit
the battery cover and fasten the screw .
Fit only Type 9 V PP3 Alkaline (MN 1604).
5. SAFETY STANDARDS
EN 61010-1:2001
EN 61010-2-032:2002
EN 61010-031:2002
300V Cat III Pollution Degree 2
EMC Standards
EN 61326-2-2:2006
ROHS and WEEE compliant
This product is designed to be safe under the following
conditions:
- indoor use
- altitude up to 2000m
- temperature 0°C to +50°C
- maximum relative humidity 80% for
temperatures up to 31°C decreasing linearly
to 40% relative humidity at 50°C.
Use of the current clamp meter on uninsulated
conductors is limited to 300V AC
RMS
or d.c. and
frequencies below 1kHz.
Safety in its use is the responsibility of the operator
who must be a suitably qualified or authorised person.
Ensure that your fingers are behind the protective
barrier see FIG 1 when using the clamp meter. Always
inspect the clamp meter for damage before use.
To avoid electric shock, keep the clamp meter clean
and free of surface contamination.
Use Isopropyl alcohol to clean the clamp meter.
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6. WARRANTY
Your Metraclip is guaranteed for two years from the
date of purchase against defective material or
workmanship. If the unit fails during the warranty
period, we shall at our discretion, repair or replace
it with a new or reconditioned unit provided we are
satisfied that the failure is due to defective material
or workmanship. To make a claim under warranty,
the probe should be returned to us, postage
prepaid, with a description of the defect. The use of
a battery or external power supply, other than that
specified invalidates this warranty.
Goods alleged by the buyer to be defective shall
not form the subject of any claim for injury, loss,
damage, or any expense howsoever incurred
whether arising directly or indirectly from such
alleged defects other than death or personal injury
resulting from the seller‘s negligence.
No condition is made or to be implied nor is any
warranty given or to be implied as to the life or wear
of goods supplied or that they will be suitable for
any particular purpose or for use under specific
conditions, notwithstanding that such purpose or
conditions may be made known to the seller.
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