IDEAL TightSight 61-773 User manual

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#61-773
#61-775
1000A TRMS Clamp Meters
w/TightSight™ Display
Instruction Manual
HOLD
PEAK
>2 Sec
Read First: Safety Information
Understand and follow operating instructions carefully. Use the meter only as specified in
this manual; otherwise, the protection provided by the meter may be impaired.
WARNING
To avoid possible electric shock, personal injury or death, follow these guidelines:
•Donotuseifmeterappearsdamaged.Visuallyinspectthemetertoensurecaseisnot
cracked and back case is securely in place.
•Inspectandreplaceleadsifinsulationisdamaged,metalisexposed,orprobesare
cracked. Pay particular attention to the insulation surrounding the connectors.
•Donotusemeterifitoperatesabnormallyasprotectionmaybeimpaired.
•Donotuseduringelectricalstormsorinwetweather.
•Donotusearoundexplosivegas,dust,orvapor.
•Donotapplymorethantheratedvoltagetothemeter.
•Donotusewithoutthebatteryandthebackcaseproperlyinstalled.
•Replacebatteryassoonasbatteryindicatorappearstoavoidfalsereadings.
•Removethetestleadsfromthecircuitpriortoremovingbatterycover.
•Donotattempttorepairthisunitasithasnouser-serviceableparts.
CAUTION
To protect yourself, think “Safety First”:
•Voltagesexceeding30VACor60VDCposeashockhazardsousecaution.
•Useappropriatepersonalprotectiveequipmentsuchassafetyglasses,faceshields,
insulating gloves, insulating boots, and/or insulating mats.
•Beforeeachuse:
 - Performacontinuitytestbytouchingthetestleadstogethertoverifythe
functionality of the battery and test leads.
 - Usethe3PointSafetyMethod.(1)Verifymeteroperationbymeasuringaknown
  voltage.(2)Applymetertocircuitundertest.(3)Returntotheknownlivevoltage
again to ensure proper operation.
•Usetheproperterminals,functionsandrangeforyourmeasurements.
•Nevergroundyourselfwhentakingelectricalmeasurements.
•Connecttheblackcommonleadtogroundorneutralbeforeapplyingtheredtestleadto
potentialvoltage.Disconnecttheredtestleadfromthevoltagefirst.
•Alwaysworkwithapartner.
•Whenusingtheprobes,keepfingersasfarbehindtheprobetipsaspossible.
600V
1000V
61-766
COM
V/
CAT. IV 600V
CAT. III 1000V
MAX
1000V
750V
APO
AC
A
DCAC AMPS
660
INRUSH
1000
TightSight™ Display

HOLD
PEAK
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Features
1. Taperedjawsw/hooktip
2. Lever
3. FunctionDial
4. MainDisplay(LCD)
5. Voltsandresistance(V-Ω)
input terminal
6. Common(COM)inputterminal
7. TightSight™ bottom display
8. Protective rubber boot
9. MeasuringFunctions
10. HighVoltage(Hi-V)warning
11. DataHold&Peak
12. Max/min
13. Relative(61-773)
  Relative/Zero(61-775)
14. Backlight
15. Capacitance()/Frenquency(Hz)
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770 Series Common Features:
•Largenumbersandsymbolsdisplayed • Peak,max/min,datahold
•TightSight™bottomdisplay • SelectableAutopoweroffandlow
•Visualandselectable audible indication battery indicator
 whenvoltageispresent • Taperedjawsforreachingintotightspaces
•Measures1000AACCurrent • Hooktipforeasierwireseparation
•Measures1000DCACurrent(61-775) • Protectiverubberboot(bottom)
•MeasuresAC/DCVoltage,Resistance • Electronicoverloadprotectionon
 &Capacitance  allranges
•Audiblecontinuity • CatIV-600V/CatIII-1000V
•Bright,boldbacklight
Model Specific Features:
•61-773modelistruermssensing
•61-775modelistruermssensing,measuresDCcurrent
•BothmodelsemployaHighFrequencyReject(HFR)circuittofilternoiseorhelpin
 makingaccuratemeasurementsoncomplexwaveshapes
 likethosefoundonAdjustableSpeedDrives(ASDs)
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Main Display Icons
16. 9999countdisplay
17. ACmeasurement
18. DCmeasurement
19. PolarityindicatorforDC
20. AutoPowerOff
  (APO)
21. DataHold
22. Max/min
23. PEAK
24. Audiblecontinuity
25. Relative
26. Amps/Volts
27. Farads
28. Ohms/Hz
29. Low battery indicator
TightSight™ Display Icons
30. 9999countdisplay
31. PolarityindicatorforDC
32. DCmeasurement
33. ACmeasurement
34. Amps
Main Display
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DCAC AMPS
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Symbols on the Unit
•  Warning-readtheinstructionmanual
• CatIV-600VSafetycategory
• CatIII-1000VSafetycategory

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OPERATION:
High Voltage Warning (HI-V)
ThemeterbeepsandlightsanLEDwhenmeasuring>30VAContheVACfunctionand>30V
DCwhenontheVDCfunction.
Notes:ThisfeaturesdoesnotworkintheOhm,capacitor,continuityorclampmodes.Audible
indicationcanbedisabledbypressingandholdingtheMax/minbuttonwhileturningthe
functionswitchfromOFFtoanydesiredFunction.WaitforHb to be displayed and then release
the button. To enable, turn the unit off and back on.
Data Hold Feature
PresstheHoldbuttononthesideofthemetertotoggleinandoutofthedataholdmode.
“HOLD”appearsintheupperleftofthemeterdisplaywhendataholdisactive.Usethedata
holdfeaturetolockameasurementreadingonthedisplay.PresstheHoldbuttonagainto
unlockthedisplayandobtainareal-timereading.
Peak Feature
InPEAKmode,themeterdisplaythePEAKvalueofACVoltsorCurrentmeasurement.
PEAKfunctionisenabledbyDepressingthePEAKHOLDbuttonfor>2seconds.
ToExitPEAKModeDepressthePEAKHOLDbuttonagainfor>2seconds.
Max/Min Feature
TheMax/Minrecordsthemaximumandminimummeasuredvalue.PresstheMax/Minbutton
toactivatethisfeatureandtotogglebetweenmax,andMinreadings.Theunitwillcontinually
capturemaxandminvaluesovertime.Depressingthemax/minbuttonfor>2sec.exitsthe
mode.Note:Torecordmax/minvaluesoveratimeperiod>30min,theAutoPowerOff(APO)
feature must be defeated.
Relative Mode
Press “∆”buttontoentertheRelativemode.The“∆” symbol is displayed, and the value on
thedisplayissubtractedandstoredasareferencevalue.IntheRelativemode,thevalueshown
on the display is always the difference between the stored reference value and the present
reading. Press the “∆”buttonagainfor>2secondstoexittheRelativemode.
Zero Feature (61-775 model only)
The“ZERO”buttonisusedtozerooutthedisplaybeforemeasuringDCcurrent.Pressthe
“ZERO”buttontosubtractoutthenon-zeronumber.Then,measuretheDCamps.Pressingthe
“ZERO”buttonagaincausesthe“ZERO”toflashandtheoriginaloffsetnumbertobedisplayed.
Depressthe“ZERO”buttonfor>2sec.toexitthismode.
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Note: 61-775 model also measures DC Current.
INCORRECT
Currents
cancel
CORRECT
Single
Conductor
only
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Auto Power Off (APO) Feature
Themeterautomaticallypowersitselfdownafterabout30minutesofnouse.Pressany
button, and the meter will wake up and display the last reading taken before power down.
ToDisableAPO,pressandholdthe(/Hz)buttonwhileturningthedialtoanydesired
function.WhenAPOisdefeated,the“APO”willberemovedfromthedisplay.Turningthemeter
offandbackonwillrestoretheAPOdefault.
Backlight
Pressthebuttoninthemiddleofthemetertoturntheback-
light on and off. The green backlight will remain lit for about
3minutesbeforeitautomaticallyturnsofftoconserve
battery power.
Note:Backlightconsumes4xthebatterypower.
Measuring AC Current (Amps):
INRUSH
Backlightonin
all functions.

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Measuring Resistance (Ohms):
•Verifythecircuitisde-energizedto
obtain accurate measurements.
Measuring Voltage:
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DC VoltageAC Voltage
Verifying Continuity ( ):
•Verifythecircuitisde-energized.
•Themeterwillsensethelevelof
resistance and beep if the resistance
 islessthan30Ωto confirm that
continuity is present.
Closed
Circuit
Open
Circuit
Measuring Capacitance
Press / Hz to toggle
between Capacitance
& Ohms

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Measuring Frequency 61-773, 61-775
w/Clamp Head
Battery Replacement:
•Ensuretestleadsaredisconnectedfrom
circuit or components.
•Removetestleadsfrominputjacks
on meter.
•Removethetwoscrewsfromthe
battery cap.
•Removethebatterycap.
•Replacebatterywithanew9Vbattery.
•Assemblethebatterycaptothe
 meterandre-tightenthescrews.
Maintenance:
Cleanthecasewithadampclothandmilddetergent.Donotuseabrasivesorsolvents.
Service and Replacement Parts:
Thisunithasnouser-serviceableparts.
ForreplacementpartsortoinquireaboutserviceinformationcontactIDEALINDUSTRIES,
INC.at1-877-201-9005orvisitourwebsitewww.testersandmeters.com.
Replacementbootis
available.
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Specifications:
Displays: 4digitLCDwith9999countsforbothdisplayswith41segment
Backlight: Greenilluminationwithauto-offafter3minutes
Polarity: Automatic,positiveimplied,negative(-)polarityindication.
Overrange: “OL”indicationisdisplayed.
Zero: Automatic
Display(Measure)Rate:Displayupdates2timespersecond,nominal.
AutoPowerOff: After30minutesofnon-use.
BatteryLife: 100hourscontinuouswithAlkaline(61-773,61-775)
LowBatteryIndication: The““appearsinthedisplaywithinsufficientvoltageforabout
 onehour.Then“bAtt”thendisplaysfor5secondsandunitpowers
 down.Indicatordurationvariesbybatterybrand.
PowerSupply: (1)9Vbattery(NEDA1604,JIS006P,IEC6F22)
 Withanisolatedbatterycompartment.
Accuracy: Statedaccuracyat23°C±5°C,<75%R.H.
Temperature 0.1x(specifiedaccuracy)per°C,
Coefficient: (0°Cto18°C,28°Cto50°C).
Altitude: 6561.7ft.(2000m)
OperatingEnvironment:32°Fto122°F(0°Cto50°C)at<70%R.H.
DisplayEnvironment: -4°Fto158°F(-20°Cto+70°C)
StorageEnvironment: -4°Fto140°F(-20°Cto60°C)at<80%R.H.withbattery
removed from meter
JawOpening: 2.0”(51mm)conductor
Dimensions: 10.6”Hx4.1”Wx1.9”D(270mmHx103mmWx48.5mmD)
Weight: 1.1lbs.(500g)includingbattery
Accessoriesincluded: CarryingCase,TestLeadswithalligatorclip,(1)9V
battery, operating instructions.
Safety: ComplieswithUL61010-1(SecondEdition),IEC61010-2-032,
 IEC61010-031,EN61010-1,EN61010-2-032,EN61010-031
 specifications,CAN/CSAC22.2no.1010.1-92andCAN/CSAC22.2
 No.1010.2.032-96CatIV-600V/CatIII-1000V.
 DoubleInsulation
InstrumenthasbeenevaluatedandcomplieswithinsulationcategoryIV(overvoltage
categoryIV).Pollutiondegree2inaccordancewithIEC-644.Indooruse.
N12966
w/Test Leads
Press / Hz
to toggle
between AC
Current &
Frequency
Press / Hz
to toggle
between ACV
& Frequency

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Ranges & Accuracies:
AC Converter: 61-773,61-775modelsaretruermssensing.
Accuracy: Accuracyisspecifiedas+/-(apercentageofthereading+afixedcount)at
23°C±5°C(73.4°F±9°F),lessthan75%relativehumidity.
Temperature Coefficient:0.1timestheapplicableaccuracyspecificationperdegreeCfrom
0°Cto18°Cand28°Cto50°C(32°Fto64°Fand82°Fto122°F)
Function Rangeand
Resolution
Accuracy Input
Protection
61-773 61-775
ACCurrent10.0to999.9A
2.0%+5
(45Hzto60Hz)
2.0%+5
(20Hzto100Hz) 1000AAC
6.0%+5
(60Hzto400Hz)
6.0%+5
(100Hzto400Hz)
DCCurrent10.0to999.9A N/A 2.0%+5 1000ADC
(61-775only)
ACVoltage1,2
0.0to600.0V 1.0%+5
(45Hzto100Hz)
1.0%+5
(20Hzto100Hz)
1000VDC/
750VACRMS
600.0to750.0V 1.5%+5
(45Hzto100Hz)
1.5%+5
(45Hzto100Hz)
0.0to750.0V 6.0%+5
(100Hzto400Hz)
6.0%+5
(100Hzto400Hz)
DCVoltage20.0-600.0V 1.0%+5 1.0%+5 1000VDC/
750VACRMS
600.0to999.9V 1.5%+5 1.5%+5
Resistance30.0to999.9Ω1.5%+5 1.5%+5 600VDC/ACRMS
1000to9999Ω
Capacitance 0.0to999.9µF 5.0%+15 5.0%+15 600VDC/ACRMS
Continuity 0.0to999.9Ω
Audibleat<30
Responsetime
500mS
Audibleat<30
Responsetime
500mS 600VDC/ACRMS
Frequency420.0to400.0Hz 0.5%+5 0.5%+5 1000VDC/
750VACRMS
*Accuracystatedforcrestfactor≤1.5atfullscaleand≤3athalfscale.
PEAK:
1ForVAC/AAC/DC(45-65Hz)hasaccuracyof±(5%rdg+15digits);minimuminputforVAC>10VandforAAC/
DC>10A;responsetime>1ms.
2Inputimpedance:1MΩ.
3Opencircuitvoltage≈1.2VDC
4FrequencySensitivity:5VrmsonACVOLTSrange(≥5AACat20to100Hz)(≥10AACat100to400Hz),Frequency
can be measured through clamp head
Dispose of waste electrical and electronic equipment
Inordertopreserve,protectandimprovethequalityofenvironment,protecthumanhealth
andutilizenaturalresourcesprudentlyandrationally,theusershouldreturnunservice-
ableproducttorelevantfacilitiesinaccordancewithstatutoryregulations.Thecrossed-out
wheeled bin indicates the product needs to be disposed separately and not as municipal
waste.
Disposal of used batteries/accumulators!
Theuserislegallyobligedtoreturnusedbatteriesandaccumulators.Disposingusedbat-
teriesinthehouseholdwasteisprohibited!Batteries/accumulatorscontaininghazardous
substancesaremarkedwiththecrossed-outwheeledbin.Thesymbolindicatesthatthe
product is forbidden to be disposed via the domestic refuse. The chemical symbols for the
respectivehazardoussubstancesareCd=Cadmium,Hg=Mercury,Pb = Lead.
You can return used batteries/accumulators free of charge to any collecting point of your
localauthority,ourstores,orwherebatteries/accumulatorsaresold.Consequentlyyoucomplywith
your legal obligations and contribute to environmental protection.
Warranty Statement:
This tester is warranted to the original purchaser against defects in material and workmanship for
twoyearsfromthedateofpurchase.Duringthiswarrantyperiod,IDEALINDUSTRIES,INC.will,
at its option, replace or repair the defective unit, subject to verification of the defect or malfunction.
Thiswarrantydoesnotapplytodefectsresultingfromabuse,neglect,accident,unauthorizedrepair,
alteration, or unreasonable use of the instrument.
AnyimpliedwarrantiesarisingoutofthesaleofanIDEALproduct,includingbutnotlimited
to implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, are limited to the
above. The manufacturer shall not be liable for loss of use of the instrument or other incidental or
consequentialdamages,expenses,oreconomicloss,orforanyclaimorclaimsforsuchdamage,
expensesoreconomicloss.
Statelawsvary,sotheabovelimitationsorexclusionsmaynotapplytoyou.Thiswarrantygivesyou
specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
Warrantydoesnotcoverbatteries.