Megger DCM1500S User manual

User Guide
DCM1500S
Digital Clamp Meter

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Declaration of Conformity
Hereby, Megger Instruments Limited declares that radio equipment manufactured by
Megger Instruments Limited described in this user guide is in compliance with Directive
2014/53/EU. Other equipment manufactured by Megger Instruments Limited described
in this user guide is in compliance with Directives 2014/30/EU and 2014/35/EU where they
apply.
The full text of Megger Instruments EU declarations of conformity are available at the
following internet address
megger.com/company/about-us/eu-dofc
This manual supersedes all previous issues of this manual. Please ensure that you are
using the most recent issue of this document. Destroy any copies that are of an older
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GSafety Information
Understand and follow the operating instructions carefully.
GWARNING
Identify hazardous conditions and actions that could cause BODILY HARM or DEATH
When using test leads or probes, keep your fingers behind the finger guards.
Personal protective equipment should be used if there are ACCESSIBLE
HAZARDOUS LIVE PARTS in the installation where measurement is to be carried
out.
Remove test leads from meter before opening the battery door or meter case.
Use the meter only as specified in this manual; otherwise, the protection provided
by the meter may be impaired.
Always use the proper input terminals, switch position, and range for
measurements.
Verify the meters operation by measuring a known voltage. If in doubt, have the
meter calibrated.
Do not apply more than the rated voltage, as marked on the meter, between
terminals or between any terminal and earth.
Use caution with voltages above 30 V AC rms, 42 V AC peak, or 60 V DC. These
voltages pose a shock hazard.
To avoid false readings that can lead to electric shock and injury, replace the
battery as soon as the low battery indicator blinks.
Disconnect circuit power and discharge all high-voltage capacitors before testing
resistance, continuity, diodes, or capacitance.
Do not use the meter around explosive gas or vapour.
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock do not expose this product to rain or
moisture.
Probe assemblies to be used for MAINS measurements shall be RATED as
appropriate for MEASUREMENT CATEGORY III or IV according to EN 61010-
031 and shall have a voltage RATING of at least the voltage of the circuit to be
measured.
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GSafety Information
■DO NOT USE the test leads if the internal white insulation layer is exposed.
■DO NOT USE the test leads above maximum ratings of CAT Environment or
voltage and current that are indicated on the probe and probe tip guard.
■Do not apply a current with a frequency that is higher than the frequency
response range speci󰘰ed in the Electrical Speci󰘰cations section.
■Do not apply or remove the clamp or test leads on or around uninsulated
hazardous live conductors where a potential to cause electric shock, electrical
burns or arc 󰘱ash exists.
GCAUTION
Disconnect the test leads from the test points before changing the position of the
function rotary switch.
Never connect a source of voltage with the function rotary switch in Ω, and
position.
Do not expose the meter to extremes of temperature or high humidity.
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Symbols as marked on the Meter and Instruction manual
Risk of electric shock
See instruction manual
DC measurement
AC measurement
Both direct and alternating current
Equipment protected by double or reinforced insulation
Battery
Earth
Conforms to EU directives
Conforms to UKCA directives
Application around and removal from hazardous live conductors
Do not discard this product or throw away
Bluetooth®
CATIV
Measurement category IV: Equipment connected between the origin of the low-voltage
mains supply outside the building and the consumer unit.
CATIII
Measurement category III: Equipment connected between the consumer unit and the
electrical outlets.
CATII
Measurement category II: Equipment connected between the electrical outlets and the
user’s equipment.
GUnsafe Voltage
To alert you to the presence of a potentially hazardous voltage, when the tester
detects a voltage ≥30 V or a voltage overload (OL) in V, mV, PV. The Vsymbol is
displayed.
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Features
6000 Count LCD display
Backlight
VoltSeek (Non-Contact Voltage Detection)
True RMS reading on AC
Data logger (up to 4000 sample values)
Manual save mode
Bluetooth® communication
Torch turns on when clamp jaws open
1500 A AC/DC current measurement
DC voltage measurement up to 2000 V using the PVHV lead set
AV voltage measurement up to 1500 V using the PVHV lead set
600 kΩ Resistance measurement / continuity beeper
Frequency counter
Capacitance/Diode test
°C/°F Temperature function
Inrush current
DCA auto-zeroing button
Max/Min hold
Smart hold
High frequency noise rejection filter
Auto power off (APO)
CAT IV 600 V/CAT III 1000 V safety standard
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Unpacking and Inspection
Upon removing your new Solar/PV Clamp Meter from its packing, you should have the
following items:
Megger DCM1500S Solar/PV Clamp Meter
Test lead set (one black, one red)
Test probes (one black, one red)
Crocodile clips (one black, one red)
TP100 Temperature probe
Megger PVHV1 Lead set (4mm plugs)
Megger PVHV2 Lead set (MC4 PV plugs)
User Manual
Carry case
Batteries
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The Meter Description
1 JAW
2 VoltSeek LED
3 Push button
4 Trigger
5 Rotary switch to turn the instrument On / Off and select a function
6 6,000 count LCD display
7 Positive input terminal
8 Common (earth reference) input terminal
Function Button
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Making Basic Measurements
Preparation and Caution Before Measurement
GObserve the rules of GWarnings and GCautions.
GCAUTION
When connecting the test leads to the DUT (Device Under Test) connect the common test
lead before connecting the live test lead. When removing the test leads remove the live
test lead before removing the common test lead.
Measuring Voltage
Turn the switch to select the measuring function.
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Measuring PV Voltage
Turn the switch and press the Function button to select AC/DC mode
GCAUTION
This function is only available with the dedicated PVHV test lead sets.
The PVHV test leads are designed for use in environments that are not directly
connected to the mains. Always select correct AC/DC mode to perform any high voltage
measurement.
The meter will flash this symbol Fand the correct mode symbol (AC/DC) if the input
voltage is different and/or dangerous.
PV String
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Measuring Current
Turn the switch and press the Function button to select AC/DC/Hz mode.
Note: The torch will turn on when the jaw is opened.
GCAT IV 600 V
CAT III 1000 V
Fixed barrier hand guard
GDo not hold the meter
across the 󰄈xed barrier
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Measuring Resistance/Continuity/Capacitance/Diode
Turn the switch and press the Function button to select the measuring function
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Measuring Temperature °C / °F
Turn the switch and press the Function button to select °C / °F mode.
Function
button
K Type
Temperature
Probe
Vent / Pipe
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Measuring µA
Turn the switch and press the Function button to select AC/DC mode.
(Example)
Flame sensor
Control
module
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Using the Function Button
Switch
Position Function
Press the Function button to change the function for each rotary switch position.
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Measuring Frequency
Function
button
Backlight
Press
> 2 sec
2 sec
Press Function button for over 2 seconds to turn Backlight on or off.
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MIN/MAX
>2 sec to exit
the MIN/MAX
mode
Press
The MIN/MAX mode records the min and max input values.
When the input goes below the recorded min value or above the recorded max value, the
meter beeps and records the new value. Press Hold button to pause the recording.
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Volt Seek
Sensor position
Volt Seek
2 sec
Do not hold
across this line
when sensing the
hazardous voltage
Press MIN/MAX button for over 2 seconds to enter/exit Volt Seek mode. Press MIN/MAX
button to switch from high to low sensitivity.
GWARNING
The Volt Seek LED indicates the electric field. If the Volt Seek LED is not on, voltage could
still be present.
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Smart Hold
The meter will beep continuously, and the display will flash if the measured signal is larger
than the display reading by 50 counts.
DCA ZERO
Remove the clamp from the conductor before performing DCA ZERO.
Press the HOLD button for over 2 seconds to compensate for any residual magnetism.
Press
> 2 sec
Press
> 2 sec
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