TiePie TP-CC400 User manual

Current Clamp TP-CC400
User’s manual
Revision 1.2

Safety
When working with electricity, no instrument can guaran-
tee complete safety. It is the responsibility of the person
who works with the instrument to operate it in a safe way.
Maximum security is achieved by selecting the proper in-
struments and following safe working procedures. Safe
working tips are given below:
•Always work according (local) regulations.
•Work on installations with voltages higher than 25 V AC or
60 V DC should only be performed by qualified personnel.
•Avoid working alone.
•Observe all indications on the Current Clamp TP-CC400 be-
fore connecting any wiring
•The Current Clamp TP-CC400 complies with class II, over-
voltage CAT II - 600 V of the EN 61010-1 and EN 61010-2-032
standards. Do not clamp around conductors with voltages
equal to or exceeding 300 V DC or 240 Vrms AC.
•To avoid physical injury, measurements on bare conductors
or conductors with damaged insulation are not allowed
•Check the Current Clamp TP-CC400 and test leads for dam-
ages. Do not use them if they are damaged
•Take care when measuring at voltages higher than 25V AC
or 60 V DC.
•Do not operate the equipment in an explosive atmosphere or
in the presence of flammable gases or fumes.
•The Current Clamp TP-CC400 is designed for indoor use
only
•Do not use the Current Clamp TP-CC400 if it does not op-
erate properly. Have the equipment inspected by qualified
service personal. If necessary, return the Current Clamp TP-
CC400 to TiePie engineering for service and repair to ensure
that safety features are maintained.
•If the Current Clamp TP-CC400 is used in a manner not
specified, the protection provided by the instrument may be
impaired.
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Declaration of confirmity
TiePie engineering
Koperslagersstraat 37
8601 WL Sneek
The Netherlands
EC Declaration of confirmity
We declare, on our own responsibility, that the product
Current Clamp TP-CC400
for which this declaration is valid, is in compliance with
EN 55011:2009/A1:2010 EN 61000-6-1:2007
EN 55022:2006/A1:2007 EN 61000-6-3:2007
according the conditions of the EMC standard 2004/108/EC,
also with
Canada: ICES-001:2004 Australia/New
Zealand: AS/NZS
and
IEC 61010-1:2001/EN USA: UL61010-1: 2004
and is categorized as CAT II - 600 V.
Sneek, 1 May 2017
ir. A.P.W.M. Poelsma
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Description
1. Transformer jaw
Used to pick up the current signal. To measure current, the
jaw must be firmly closed, leaving no air gap.
2. Transformer trigger
Used to open the jaw.
3. Range selector switch
Used to select the input range or switch the unit off.
4. Zero button
This buton sets the current readout to zero. This function
is also used when measuring DC current to remove an offset
value caused by residual magnetism in the core of the jaw.
5. Power ON/OFF led.
6. Low battery incidator
When the indicator lights, the battery should be replaced
7. Output terminal – (black)
This terminal is used as output for DCA – polarity and ACA.
8. Output terminal + (red)
This terminal is used as output for DCA + polarity and ACA.
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Operating instructions
DC current measurements
1. Set the slide switch to 40 A DC or 400 A DC
2. Connect the negative output of the Current Clamp TP-CC400
(black) to the negative side of the input of the measuring in-
strument. Connect the positive output of the Current Clamp
TP-CC400 (red) to the positive side of the input of the mea-
suring instrument.
3. Switch the measuring instrument on and set it to 200 mV
DC, 400 mV DC or 2 V DC full scale input range.
4. With firmly closed jaw, press the zero button until the in-
struments reads zero.
5. Open the jaw and fully enclose the current-carrying conduc-
tor(s) and close the jaw again, no air gap is allowed between
the two halves. The output voltage is positive when the cur-
rent flows from the underside to the upside of the clamp.
6. Read the measured voltage value and convert it to the corre-
sponding current value:
40 A range: 10 mV equals 1 A
400 A range: 10 mV equals 10 A.
AC current measurements
1. Set the slide switch to 40 A AC or 400 A AC
2. Connect the negative output of the Current Clamp TP-CC400
(black) to the negative side of the input of the measuring in-
strument. Connect the positive output of the Current Clamp
TP-CC400 (red) to the positive side of the input of the mea-
suring instrument.
3. Switch the measuring instrument on and set it to 200 mV
AC, 400 mV AC or 2 V AC full scale input range.
4. Open the jaw and fully enclose the current-carrying conduc-
tor(s) and close the jaw again, no air gap is allowed between
the two halves.
5. Read the measured voltage value and convert it to the corre-
sponding current value:
40 A range: 10 mV equals 1 A
400 A range: 10 mV equals 10 A.
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Battery replacement
When the low battery LED is lit, replace the old battery with a
new one:
1. Turn the power off and disconnect the test leads from the
Current Clamp TP-CC400.
2. Remove the screw from the battery compartment at the back
of the Current Clamp TP-CC400.
3. Remove the old battery.
4. Insert a new 9 V NEDA 1604, IEC 6F22 battery.
5. Restore the battery compartment cover and tighten the screw.
6. Dispose of the old battery properly
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Specifications
General
Capture conductor diameter 20 mm maximum
Dimensions
Height 190 mm
Width 70 mm
Thickness 38 mm
Weight 240 g
Connection cable with 2 x 4 mm banana socket
Power supply 9V NEDA 1604, 6F22 006P battery
Battery life 80 hours typical with alkaline battery
Operating environment 0◦C to +50◦C, 70% RH
Storage environment -20◦C to +70◦C, 80% RH
Compliances
CE Yes
ROHS Yes
Accuracy
At 23◦C±+5◦C, 70% RH, maximum
DC 40 A range
0 A to 20 A ±(3.5% + 6 digits)
20 A to 40 A ±(4% + 10 digits)
DC 400 A range
0 A to 300 A ±(3.5% + 6 digits)
300 A to 400 A ±(4.5% + 6 digits)
AC 40 A range (40 to 20 kHz)
0 A to 20 A ±(4% + 10 digits)
20 A to 40 A ±(5% + 10 digits)
AC 400 A range (40 to 20 kHz)
0 A to 300 A ±(4.5% + 10 digits)
300 A to 400 A ±(5% + 10 digits)
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TiePie engineering
Koperslagersstraat 37
8601 WL Sneek
The Netherlands
Tel.: [phone]
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E-mail: [email protected]
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This information is subject to change without notice. Copyright c 2017 TiePie engineering. All rights
reserved. Revision 1.2, November, 2017.