RS PRO ICA 31 User manual

Instruction Manual
ICA 31
AC Current Transducer
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ICM31
AC Current Transducer
INSTRUCTION MANUAL

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INTRODUCTION
1-1 Unpacking and Inspection
Upon removing your new current transducer
from it's packing , you should have the following
items:
1. Current Transducer with coiled cable out put
plugs.
2. Instruction manual.
3. Carrying Case.
1-2 Front View
Refer to Figure 1 and the following numbered
steps to familiarize yourself with the transducer.
1. Transformer Jaws —Designed to pick up the
a.c. current following through the conductor.
2. Hand Guard —Designed to protect user for
safety.
3. Trigger —Press the lever to open the trans-
former jaws.

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RED
BLACK
Figure 1

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Meter Safety
Terms marked on Equipment.
ATTENTION —Refer to Manual.
DOUBLE INSULATION —Protection Class II.
DANGER —Risk of electric shock.
Symbols in this Manual
This symbol indicates where cautionary or
other information is found in the manual.
SPECIFICATIONS
Current Range : 0.1A to 400A a.c. RMS.
Output Voltage :1mV a.c. per 1Amp a.c.
Working Voltage : 600V CAT. II per IEC 1010-1
Maximum Altitude : 2000m
Operating Temperature : 0°C to 45°C<75%R.H.
Storage Temperature : -20°C ~ 60°C
Type of Sensing : Induction coil sensing for AC

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Temperature Coefficient :
0.2x(Spec Acc'y)/ °C, < 18°C or > 28°C
Maximum Output Impedance : 75Ω.
Maximum Jaw Opening : 30mm.
Maximum Conductor Size : 29mm diameter.
Size : 72mm (W) x 148mm (L) x 36mm(D)
W/O cable.
Weight : 250grams.
Indoor use.
Maximum Altitude : 2000 meter.
Accessories : Manual , Carrying Case.
Precautions and Preparations for measurement
1. Do not apply the voltage to the output plugs.
2. Do not use or store this instrument in a high
temperature or high humidity environment and
do not store the unit in direct sunlight.
3. Do not measure current before the unit is not
combined with DMM.

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4. If the instrument is used near noise generating
equipment , be aware that output voltage may
become unstable or get more errors.
THIS INSTRUMENT MUST NOT BE USED
ON UNINSULATED CONDUCTORS AT A
VOLTAGE GREATER THAN 250V ac/dc.
Electrical Specification
Accuracy is ±(%reading + number of Ampere) at
23°C ±5 °C, less than 75% R.H.
Range Measure Output Accuracy
400A
3Amp 3mV
±(1.9% + 0.5A)
50 ~ 60Hz
30Amp 30mV
350Amp 350mV
400Amp 400mV ±(3.2% + 1A)
50 ~ 60Hz

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OPERATION
AC Current Measurement
1. Set the DMM at ACV Function and proper
range.
2. Connect the plug of transducer with DMM
firmly.
3. Press the trigger to open transformer jaws
and clamp one conductor only, making sure
that the jaw is firmly closed around the
conductor and reading the result from the
digital display of DMM.
MAINTENANCE
To keep the instrument clean , wipe the case
with a damp cloth and detergent , do not use
abrasives or solvents.
Any adjustment , maintenance and repair
shall be conducted by a service personnel.

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