Gossen MetraWatt METRACLIP 87 User manual

METRACLIP 87
CLAMP MULTIMETER
User’s manual
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CONTENTS
1PRESENTATION............................................................................................................8
1.1 THE SWITCH ........................................................................................................................................9
1.2 THE KEYS OF THE KEYPAD..........................................................................................................10
1.3 THE DISPLAY UNIT..........................................................................................................................11
1.3.1 The symbols of the display unit.......................................................................11
1.3.2 Measurement capacity exceeded (O.L) ..........................................................13
1.4 THE TERMINALS..............................................................................................................................13
2THE KEYS.....................................................................................................................14
2.1
KEY.......................................................................................................................................................14
2.2 KEY ( SECOND FUNCTION ).....................................................................................................................15
2.3 KEY.......................................................................................................................................................15
2.4 KEY.......................................................................................................................................................16
2.5 KEY.......................................................................................................................................................17
2.5.1 In the normal mode.........................................................................................17
2.5.2 Access to the True-INRUSH mode ( set to )....................................18
2.5.3 The MAX/MIN/PEAK mode + activation of the HOLD mode.......................18
2.6 KEY.......................................................................................................................................................19
2.6.1 The Hz function in the normal mode..............................................................19
2.6.2 In the display of orders of harmonics mode or + .................20
2.6.3 In Hz mode + activation of the HOLD mode.................................................20
3USE..................................................................................................................................21
3.1 COMMISSIONING.............................................................................................................................21
3.2 STARTING UP THE CLAMP MULTIMETER ..............................................................................21
3.3 SWITCHING THE CLAMP MULTIMETER..................................................................................22
3.4 CONFIGURATION ............................................................................................................................22
3.4.1 De-activation of automatic switching off (Auto Power OFF) .......................22
3.4.2 Programming of the current threshold for the True INRUSH measurement22
3.4.3 Programming the rate of recording in memory.............................................23
3.4.4 Erasure of the records in memory..................................................................23
3.4.5 Default configuration......................................................................................23
3.5 VOLTAGE MEASUREMENT (V)...................................................................................................24
3.6 CONTINUITY TEST ...................................................................................................................25
3.7 RESISTANCE MEASUREMENT Ω ................................................................................................26
3.8 CURRENT MEASUREMENT (A) ...................................................................................................26
3.8.1 AC measurement.............................................................................................26
3.8.2 DC or AC+DC measurement..........................................................................27
3.9 STARTING CURRENT OR OVERCURRENT (TRUE INRUSH) MEASUREMENT.............29
3.10 POWER MEASUREMENTS W, VA, VAR , PF AND DPF..............................................................30
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3.10.1 Measurement of single-phase power..............................................................31
3.10.2 Balanced three-phase power measurement....................................................32
3.10.3 Four quadrant diagram..................................................................................33
3.11 ENERGY METERING MEASUREMENT......................................................................................33
3.12 FREQUENCY MEASUREMENT (H Z )............................................................................................37
3.12.1 Frequency measurement in voltage................................................................37
3.12.2 Frequency measurement in current................................................................38
3.13 MEASUREMENT OF THE TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION (THD) AND DISPLAY OF
THE ORDERS OF HARMONICS....................................................................................................................38
3.13.1 Measurement of the THD in voltage ..............................................................38
3.13.2 Measurement of the THD in current ..............................................................39
3.13.3 Display of the 25 orders of harmonics and of the frequency of the
fundamental.....................................................................................................................40
3.14 RECORDING OF MEASUREMENT DATA/CAMPAIGNS.......................................................41
3.15 PROCESSING OF THE DATA ON A PC WITH THE PAT SOFTWARE..................................41
4CHARACTERISTICS.......................FEHLER! TEXTMARKE NICHT DEFINIERT.
4.1 REFERENCE CONDITIONS............................................................................................................55
4.2 CHARACTERISTICS UNDER THE REFERENCE CONDITIONS...........................................55
4.2.1 DC voltage measurement................................................................................56
4.2.2 AC voltage measurement ................................................................................56
4.2.3 AC+DC voltage measurement........................................................................57
4.2.4 DC current measurement................................................................................57
4.2.5 AC current measurement................................................................................58
4.2.6 AC+DC intensity measurement......................................................................58
4.2.7 True-Inrush measurement...............................................................................59
4.2.8 Calculation of the crest factor (CF)...............................................................59
4.2.9 Calculation of the RIPPLE in DC ..................................................................60
4.2.10 Continuity measurement .................................................................................60
4.2.11 Resistance measurement.................................................................................60
4.2.12 Active DC power measurements.....................................................................61
4.2.13 Active AC power measurements.....................................................................61
4.2.14 Active AC+DC power measurements.............................................................62
4.2.15 Measurement of apparent AC power..............................................................63
4.2.16 Measurement of apparent AC+DC power.....................................................63
4.2.17 Measurement of reactive AC power...............................................................64
4.2.18 Measurement of reactive AC+DC power.......................................................65
4.2.19 Calculation of the power factor (PF).............................................................65
4.2.20 Calculation of the displacement power factor (DPF)....................................66
4.2.21 Frequency measurements................................................................................66
4.2.22 Characteristics in THDr.................................................................................67
4.2.23 Characteristics in THDf..................................................................................67
4.2.24 Harmonic measurement characteristics.........................................................67
4.3 ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS ...............................................................................................68
4.4 CHARACTERISTICS OF CONSTRUCTION ................................................................................68
4.5 POWER SUPPLY................................................................................................................................69
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4.6 COMPLIANCE WITH INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS .........................................................69
4.7 VARIATIONS IN THE DOMAIN OF USE .....................................................................................69
5MAINTENANCE ..........................................................................................................71
5.1 CLEANING..........................................................................................................................................71
5.2 REPLACEMENT OF THE BATTERIES.........................................................................................71
5.3 METROLOGICAL CHECK ..............................................................................................................71
5.4 REPAIR.................................................................................................................................................71
6WARRANTY .................................................................................................................72
7DELIVERY CONDITION...........................................................................................72
8 ADDRESSES..................................................................................................................73
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You have just acquired an METRACLIP 87 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.
1.5 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 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 batteries 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.
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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.
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.
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1 PRESENTATION
The METRACLIP 87 is a professional electrical measuring instrument that
combines the following functions:
Current measurement;
Measurement of inrush current / overcurrent (True-Inrush);
Voltage measurement;
Frequency measurement;
Measurement of harmonic distortion, total (THD) and order by order;
Continuity test with buzzer;
Resistance measurement;
Power (W, VA, var and PF) and Energy measurements;
Measurement of the Crest Factor (CF), the Displacement Power Factor
(DPF), and RIPPLE;
Recording of data in memory, Wireless data transfer to a PC (by Bluetooth);
Item
Designation See §
1 Jaws with centring marks
(see connection principles) 3.5 to
3.13
2 Physical guard -
3 Switch 1.1
4 Function keys 2
5 Display unit 1.3
6 Terminals 1.4
7 Trigger -
Figure 1 : the METRACLIP 87 clamp multimeter
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1.1 THE SWITCH
The switch has five 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.
Figure 2 : the switch
Item Function See §
1 OFF mode – Switches the clamp multimeter off 3.3
2 AC, DC, AC+DC voltage measurement (V) 3.5
3 Continuity test
Resistance measurement Ω
3.6
3.7
4 AC, DC, AC+DC current measurement (A) 3.8
5 Power measurements (W, var, VA) AC, DC, AC+ DC
Calculation of the power factor (PF), of the displacement
power factor (DPF), of the Energy 3.10
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1.2 THE KEYS OF THE KEYPAD
Here are the six keys of the keypad :
1 2 3
4 5 6
Figure 3 : the keys of the keypad
Item Function See §
1 Storage of values, disabling of display
Zero correction ADC/AAC+DC/WDC/WAC+DC
2.1
3.8.2
2 Selection of the type of measurement (AC, DC)
Selection of single-phase or three-phase measurement 2.2
3 Activation or de-activation of the backlighting
of the display unit
Scrolling up of orders of harmonics or of pages of results in W,
MAX/MIN/PEAK
Activation or de-activation of BT wireless transfer (in combination with 6)
2.3
4 Activation or de-activation of the MAX/MIN mode
Activation or de-activation of the INRUSH mode in A 2.5
5 Measurements of frequency (Hz), of total harmonic distortion (THD),
and of orders of harmonics
Activation or de-activation of the energy metering mode 2.6
6 Scrolling down of orders of harmonics or of pages of results in W,
MAX/MIN/PEAK
Activation or de-activation of recording of current data in memory
Activation or de-activation of BT wireless transfer (in combination with 3)
2.4
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1.3 THE DISPLAY UNIT
Here is the display unit of the clamp multimeter:
Figure 4 : the display unit
Item Function See §
1 Display of the modes selected (keys) 2
2 Display of the measurement value and unit 3.5 to 3.13
3 Display of the MAX/MIN modes 3.10
4 Type of measurement (AC or DC) 2.2
6 Spent battery indication 5.2
1.3.1 The symbols of the display unit
Symbol Designation
AC Alternating current or voltage
DC Direct voltage
AC+DC Alternating and direct current
Storage of the values and hold of the display
RMS RMS value
Max Maximum RMS value
1
3
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Min Minimum RMS value
AVG Mean RMS value
PEAK+ Maximum peak value
PEAK- Minimum peak value
Balanced total three-phase power measurement
V Volt
Hz Hertz
W Active power
A Ampere
% Percentage
ΩOhm
m Milli- prefix
k Kilo- prefix
var Reactive power
VA Apparent power
PF Power factor
DPF Displacelent power factor (cos φ)
CF Crest factor
RIPPLE Ripple (in DC)
THDf Total harmonic distorsion with respect to the fundamental
THDr Total harmonic distorsion with respect to the true RMS
value of the signal
REC Recording in memory
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BlueTooth wireless communication
Continuity test
Permanent display (automatic switching off de-activated)
Spent battery indicator
1.3.2 Measurement capacity exceeded (O.L)
The O.L (Over Load) symbol is displayed when the display capacity is exceeded.
1.4 THE TERMINALS
The terminals are used as follows:
1 2
Figure 5 : the terminals
Item Function
1 Cold terminal (COM)
2 Hot terminal (+)
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2 THE KEYS
The keys of the keypad respond differently to short, long, and sustained presses.
In this section, the icon represents the possible positions of the switch for which
the key concerned has some action.
2.1 KEY
This key is used to:
store and look up the last values acquired specific to each function (V, A, Ω,
W) according to the specific modes previously activated
(MAX/MIN/PEAK,Hz,THD); the present display is then maintained while the
detection and acquisition of new values continues;
perform an automatic zero correction in ADC/AC+DC et WDC/AC+DC (see also §
3.9.2)
Successive
presses on
… serve
short 1. to store the results of the present
measurements
2. to hold the display of the last value displayed
3. to return to normal display mode (the value of
each new measurement is displayed)
Long (> 2 sec) ADC
AAC+DC
WDC
WAC+DC
To perform automatic compensation of the zero
Remark : this mode operates if the
MAX/MIN/PEAK or HOLD modes (short press)
are first desactivated.
See also § 2.5.3 and § 2.6.3 for the action key with the action of the key
and with the action of the key.
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2.2 KEY (SECOND FUNCTION)
This key is used to select the type of measurement (AC, DC, AC+DC) and the
second functions marked in yellow next to the relevant positions of the switch.
It can also be used in the configuration mode, to modify the default values (see
§3.4)
Remark: the key is invalid in the MAX/MIN/PEAK and HOLD modes.
Successive
presses on … serve
short
-to select AC, DC or AC+DC. Depending on
your choice, the screen displays AC, DC or
AC+DC
-to cycle through the Ωmode or the continuity
test
Long (> 2 sec) - to display the total three-phase power of a
balanced system ( is displayed).
- by pressing again, to return to display of the
single-phase power ( is off)
2.3 KEY
This key is used to :
Scroll orders of harmonics or successive pages up;
Activate the back-lighting;
Activate the Bluetooth function.
Successive
presses on
… serve
short to scroll through the various pages of
measurement results, depending on the
function and possibly the active mode
(MAX/MIN/PEAK or THD/Harmonics)
long (> 2 sec) to activate/de-activate the back-lighting of the
display unit.
Remark: the back-lighting is switched off
automatically at the end of 2 minutes.
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Combined with
the key
To activate Bluetooth wireless communication.
The symbol is the displayed.
Remark: activation of the Bluetooth mode
automatically stops the recording of the data.
2.4 KEY
This key is used to :
Scroll down through the orders of harmonics or successive pages;
Activate the recording of the data;
Activate the Bluetooth function.
Successive
presses on … serve
short
to scroll through the various pages of
measurement results, depending on the
function and possibly the active mode
(MAX/MIN/PEAK or THD/Harmonics)
long (> 2 sec) activate/de-activate the recording of the data.
The REC symbol is then displayed.
Remark: when the recording memory is full, the REC
symbol flashes
combiné avec la
touche
To activate Bluetooth wireless communication.
The symbol is then displayed.
Remark: activation of the Bluetooth mode
automatically stops the recording of the data.
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2.5 KEY
2.5.1 In the normal mode
This key activates detection of the MAX, MIN, PEAK+, PEAK- or AVG values of the
measurements made.
Max and Min are the extreme mean values in DC and the extreme RMS values in AC.
Peak+ is the maximum instantaneous peak and Peak- is the minimum instantaneous
peak.
AVG is the moving average of 4 measurements.
Remark : in this mode, the "automatic switching off" function of the device is
automatically de-activated. The symbol is displayed on the screen.
Successive presses on
… serve
short
-to activate detection of the MAX/MIN/PEAK values
-
to display the MAX, AVG, MIN and PEAK+, AVG,
PEAK- values (on a second screen)
-to return to display of the present measurement
without exiting from the
mode (the values already
detected are not erased)
Remark: depending on the mode, AC or DC, the crest factor
(CF), harmonics, frequency, and RIPPLE are also available.
- to activate detection of the MAX/MIN/AVG values.
- to display the MAX, MIN, and AVG simultaneously.
- to return to display of the present measurement
without exiting from the mode (the values already
detected are not erased)
long (> 2 sec)
to exit from the MAX/MIN/PEAK mode. The values
previously recorded are then erased.
Remark: if the HOLD function is activated, it is not possible
to exit from the MAX/MIN/PEAK mode. The HOLD function
must first be de-activated.
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2.5.2 Access to the True-INRUSH mode ( set to )
This key allows measurement of the True-Inrush current (starting current, or
overcurrent in steady-state operation) for AC or DC current only (not operational in
AC+DC).
Successive
presses on …serves
long (>2 sec) to enter the True-INRUSH mode
-"Inrh" is displayed for 3s (the backlighting blinks)
-the triggering threshold is displayed for 5s (the
backlighting is steady);
-"------" is displayed and the "A" symbol flashes
-after detection and acquisition, the inrush
current measurement is displayed, after the
calculations stage "------" (backlighting off)
Remark: the A symbol flashes to indicate "surveillance"
of the signal.
to exit from the True-INRUSH mode (return to
simple current measurement).
short (<2 sec)
Note:
a short press is
functional only if an
True-Inrush value has
been detected.
-to display the PEAK+ value of the current
-to display the PEAK- value of the current
-to display the RMS True-Inrush current
Remark: the A symbol is displayed steadily during this
sequence.
2.5.3 The MAX/MIN/PEAK mode + activation of the HOLD mode
Successive presses
on … serve
short
to display successively the MAX, AVG, MIN and
PEAK+, AVG, PEAK-
The values displayed are the same b
efore the
key was pressed.
Note: the HOLD function does not interrupt the acquisition of new MAX, MIN, PEAK
values
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2.6 KEY
This key is used to display measurements of the frequency of a signal, of power, of
the levels and orders of harmonics.
Remark : this key is not working in DC mode.
2.6.1 The Hz function in the normal mode
Successive
presses on
…serves
short to display:
1.the frequency of the signal, the RMS
measurement, and the DC component
2.the crest factor CF, the RMS measurement,
and the DC component
Long (> 2 sec) 1. to enter or exit from the THD calculation and
display mode
2. to display the THDf, the THDr, and the RMS
value.
3. The and keys are used to display
each order of harmonic (25 orders, from h01 to
h25), with the associated harmonic distortion
(with respect to the fundamental) and the RMS
value of order hxx.
Note: order hdC (displayed in the DC and
AC+DC modes) is the DC component; order h01
is the fundamental.
1. to activate or stop the energy metering mode
2.to display the various energy parameters
3.The and keys are used to display the
status and energy metering measurement results
pages.
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2.6.2 In the display of orders of harmonics mode or +
Successive
presses on
…serve
short to display the frequency of the order of harmonic
previously selected using the or keys,
instead of order hxx.
A 2nd short press restores display of order (hxx)
or hdC
2.6.3 In Hz mode + activation of the HOLD mode
Successive
presses on
…serve
short To store and display the frequency with the RMS
value and the DC component, then, on a 2nd
consecutive page, the crest factor CF.
Note: the values displayed are those measured
before the HOLD key is pressed
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