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Digital Flexprobe

®

 Models 400D & 4000D

CHAPTER 3

OPERATION

3.1   Measurement Principle

The flexible sensor is based on the Rogowski coil. 
This principle combines:  

• Excellent linearity with no saturation effect (therefore no heating)
• Light-weight (no magnetic circuit)

3.2 Use

3.2.1 Connection

1.

Press the locking clip(s) to open the sensor.

2.

Place the sensor around the conductor through which the current
to be measured flows (only one conductor in the sensor), then close
the sensor.

3.

In order to optimize measurement quality, it is best to center the
conductor in the coil and make the shape of the coil as nearly
circular as possible.

4.

Press the   button to turn the instrument on.

3.2.2 Measurement 

Read the measurement on the display. The current is given in Arms.

A

Summary of Contents for 4000D-14

Page 1: ...DIGITAL FLEXPROBE ENGLISH User Manual 400D 6 400D 10 4000D 14 4000D 24...

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Page 3: ...air and calibration facility for a nominal charge The recommended calibration interval for this instrument is 12 months and begins on the date of receipt by the customer For recalibration please use o...

Page 4: ...Control Features 8 3 OPERATION 10 3 1 Measurement Principle 10 3 2 Use 10 3 2 1 Connection 10 3 2 2 Measurement 11 3 2 3 Freezing the Measurement 11 3 2 4 Search for Maximum 12 3 2 5 Auto Power OFF 1...

Page 5: ...lexprobe Models 400D 4000D 3 5 MAINTENANCE 17 5 1 Cleaning 17 5 2 Replacing the Batteries 17 5 3 Repair and Calibration 18 5 4 Technical and Sales Assistance 18 5 5 Limited Warranty 19 5 6 Warranty Re...

Page 6: ...t may be impaired if the instrument is used other than as specified by the manufacturer Do not exceed the rated maximum voltage and current or the measurement category Observe the conditions of use te...

Page 7: ...ic components In accordance with directive WEEE 2002 96 EC 1 2 Definition of Measurement Categories CAT II For measurements performed on circuits directly connected to the electrical distribution syst...

Page 8: ...6 ft Lead TRMS 40AAC 400AAC 4000AAC Cat 2153 32 Digital FlexProbe MiniFlex Model 4000D 24 w 6 ft Lead TRMS 40AAC 400AAC 4000AAC Cat 2153 35 All models include one Digital FlexProbe two AAA batteries a...

Page 9: ...ibution systems up to 400A The Model 4000D available with a either a 14 or 24 sensor has a measurement range starting at 100mA and can be used on higher power industrial installations as well as elect...

Page 10: ...CAT IV 1000V CAT III P MAX HOLD A Digital FlexProbe MODEL 400D TRMS CURRENT METER 1 2 3 5 6 7 4 1 Flexible sensor Model 400D 6 10 Model 4000D 14 24 2 Sensor opening closing lever 3 Shielded lead 4 Pro...

Page 11: ...a belt clip optional With the Multifix magnetic mounting accessory you can position your Digital FlexProbe anywhere leaving both hands free The Multifix can be used to Carry the Digital Flexprobe on...

Page 12: ...ection 1 Press the locking clip s to open the sensor 2 Place the sensor around the conductor through which the current to be measured flows only one conductor in the sensor then close the sensor 3 In...

Page 13: ...device displays dashes A If the edges of the signal are too steep or its peak factor is too large the device displays OL A 3 2 3 Freezing the Measurement If you want to freeze the display of a measure...

Page 14: ...igital Flexprobe turns off automatically unless the MAX function is active to preserve battery life To deactivate the Auto Power OFF feature press the and HOLD buttons simultaneously when turning the...

Page 15: ...netic field none Position of the conductor centered in the measurement coil Shape of the measurement coil nearly circular 4 2 Electrical Model 400D 6 400D 10 Display Range 4A 40A 400A Measurement Rang...

Page 16: ...lternating current Conductor touching the exterior perimeter of the sensor Peak factor 1 4 to 3 5 limited to 6000Apeak Serial mode rejection ratio in AC 0 to 400ADC Common mode rejection 50 60 Hz 0 to...

Page 17: ...5V AAA alkaline batteries Two NiMH storage batteries of the same size The nominal operating voltage is between 1 8V and 3 2V The battery life in continuous operation is 70 hours with super alkaline ba...

Page 18: ...100 x 60 x 20mm Cable Length 6 ft 1 83m Sensor Length 400D 6 6 170mm 400D 10 10 250mm 4000D 14 14 350mm 4000D 24 24 610mm Sensor Diameter 400D 6 1 77 45mm 400D 10 2 75 70mm 4000D 14 3 94 100mm 4000D...

Page 19: ...allow water or other foreign substances into the case Never use alcohol solvents or hydrocarbons 5 2 Replacing the Batteries Disconnect the instrument from any source of electricity The battery must...

Page 20: ...calibration or a calibration traceable to N I S T Includes calibration certificate plus recorded calibration data Ship To Chauvin Arnoux Inc d b a AEMC Instruments 15 Faraday Drive Dover NH 03820 USA...

Page 21: ...nt to us for repair provided we have your warranty registration information on file or a proof of purchase AEMC Instruments will at its option repair or replace the faulty material REGISTER ONLINE AT...

Page 22: ...20 Digital Flexprobe Models 400D 4000D Notes...

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Page 24: ...02 18 99 MAN 100388 v8 Chauvin Arnoux Inc d b a AEMC Instruments 15 Faraday Drive Dover NH 03820 USA Phone 603 749 6434 Fax 603 742 2346 www aemc com...

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