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AC/DC Current Probe Models MR411 & MR521 

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Specifications 

MR411 Specifications 

ELECTRICAL 

Current Range: 
60A range:  

0.2 to 40A AC (60A Peak) 
0.4 to 60A DC 

600A range: 

0.5 to 400A AC (600A Peak) 
0.5 to 600A DC 

Output Signal: 

10mV/A on 60A range  
1mV/A on 600A range  

Accuracy and Phase Shift*:  
60A Range: 

0.5 to 40A: 1.5% reading ± 0.5A 
40 to 60A DC only: 
1.5% reading 

Phase Shift:  
45 to 65Hz 10 to 20A: 

 3.5° 

20 to 40A: 

 3° 

600A Range: 

0.5 to 100A: 1.5% reading ± 1A 
100 to 400A: 2.0% reading 
400 to 600 DC only: 
2.5% reading 

Phase Shift:  
45 to 65Hz 10 to 100A: 

 3° 

100 to 400A: 

 2.5° 

 

MR521 Specifications 

ELECTRICAL 

Current Range: 
150A Range: 

0.2 to 100A AC (150A Peak) 
0.4 to 150A DC 

1500A Range: 

0.5 to 1000A AC (1400A Peak) 
0.5 to 1500A DC 

Output Signal: 

10mV/A on 150A range  
1mV/A on 1500A range  

Accuracy and Phase Shift*:  
150A Range: 

0.5 to 100A: 1.5% reading ± 0.5A 
100 to 150A DC only: 
2.5% reading. 

Phase Shift:  
45 to 65Hz 10 to 20A: 

 3.5° 

20 to 100A: 

 3° 

1500A Range:  

1 to 100A: 1.5% reading ± 1A 
100 to 800A: 2.5% reading ± 0.5A 
800 to 1000A: 4% reading 
1000 to 1200 DC only: 
4% reading 

Phase Shift:  

 

45 to 65Hz 10 to 200A: 

 3° 

200 to 1000A: 

 2.5° 

(*Reference conditions: 18° to 28°C , 20 to 75% RH, external magnetic field <40
A/m, no DC component, no external current carrying conductor, test sample 
centered, 1M

 

 100 pF load, zero adjustment prior to measurement [DC only],

DC to 65Hz. Battery voltage 9V ± 0.1V) 

Summary of Contents for MR411

Page 1: ...AL OL ON 600A OFF 60A 600V CAT III 600A OUTPUT 600A 1 mV A 60A 10 mV A I N S T R U M E N T S AC DC CURRENT PROBE Model MR 411 OL ON 1500A OFF 150A 600V CAT III 1500A OUTPUT 1500A 1 mV A 150A 10 mV A I...

Page 2: ...me of purchase or obtained by returning the instrument to our repair and calibration facility for a nominal charge The recommended calibration interval for this instrument is 12 months and begins on t...

Page 3: ...Model MR Probes 12 DC Measurement 12 AC Measurement 13 Indicator Lights 13 Auto Off 13 Operation Examples 14 DC Current Measurement Example MR411 14 Measuring the DC Component of AC DC Waveform MR411...

Page 4: ...circuit or input ALWAYS connect the Model MR411 or MR521 to the display device before clamping the probe onto the sample under test ALWAYS inspect the instrument and lead prior to use Replace any def...

Page 5: ...stributor with a detailed description of any damage Save the damaged packing container to substantiate your claim Description The MR probes are designed to meet the latest safety and performance stand...

Page 6: ...ions ELECTRICAL Current Range 150A Range 0 2 to 100A AC 150A Peak 0 4 to 150A DC 1500A Range 0 5 to 1000A AC 1400A Peak 0 5 to 1500A DC Output Signal 10mV A on 150A range 1mV A on 1500A range Accuracy...

Page 7: ...r two 0 95 24mm or two bus bars 1 24 x 0 39 31 5 x 10mm Dimensions 8 8 x 3 82 x 1 73 224 x 97 x 44mm Weight 15oz 440g MR521 Specifications cont Overload 1500A DC and 1000A AC continuous up to 1kHz Noi...

Page 8: ...eading DC to 440Hz Battery 9V alkaline NEDA 1604A IEC 6LR61 recommended Low Battery Green LED when battery voltage 6 5V Battery Life Approx 100H typical Overload Indication Red LED indicates input gre...

Page 9: ...increments of 25 to 40mA Red LED goes on at push of the button and turns off when zero is reached no need to the hold button down Case protection IP30 per IEC529 Drop Test 1 0m on 38mm of oak on conc...

Page 10: ...00 4 2 Test voltages 4kV level 2 in contact aptitude criteria B 8kV level 3 in the air aptitude criteria B Radiated Field IEC 1000 4 3 1995 With max interference of 5 of the measurement range 3V m lev...

Page 11: ...8 9 7 Green light on when battery voltage 6 5V 8 Red light overrange and incorrect zero adjustment 9 Protective non slip guard 1 Jaws 2 Conductor 3 Automatic zero DC button 4 Safety banana plug 4mm 5...

Page 12: ...8 9 1 Jaws 2 Conductor 3 Automatic zero DC button 4 Safety banana plug 4mm 5 Lead 5ft 1 5m 6 Range selection switch On Off 1500A 1mV A 150A 10mV A 7 Green light on when battery voltage 6 5V 8 Red lig...

Page 13: ...pable of displaying 1mV of output per amp of measured current Voltmeter accuracy of 0 3 or better to take full advantage of the probe accuracy Input impedance of 1M 100pF or greater When the probe is...

Page 14: ...wer will automatically shut off see Auto Off on next page DC Measurement Select the appropriate DC mV or V range on the DMM or measuring instrument Zero the probe With the probe disconnected from test...

Page 15: ...s Replace the 9V battery if the green LED is not lit The red LED indicates a momentary or continuous overload of the instrument Readings taken while the red LED is on or flashing should be considered...

Page 16: ...Examples DC Current Measurement Example for Model MR411 Conductor carrying 25A DC in the direction of the arrow DMM placed in DC volts mode DMM displays 250 0mV with the probe in the 60A 10mV A range...

Page 17: ...suring the DC Component of an AC DC Waveform for Model MR411 Conductor carrying 300A DC 25 0A AC DMM placed in DC volts mode DMM displays 300 0mV with the probe in the 600A 1mV A range Figure 4 ACV DC...

Page 18: ...ing the AC Component of an AC DC Waveform for Model MR521 Conductor carrying 900A AC 20A DC Voltmeter placed in AC volts mode Voltmeter displays 900 0mV with probe in the 1500A 1mV A range Figure 5 AC...

Page 19: ...it is important to select the range that provides the best resolution Make sure that probe jaw mating surfaces are free of dust and contamination Beware of short circuit currents Large in rush DC cur...

Page 20: ...6 8 10 12 14 Primary current in amperes Typical Accuracy on the 60 A DC Range Typical Accuracy at 50 Hz Range 60 A 10 mV A Typical Accuracy at 50 Hz Range 600 A 1 mV A Error in 1 10 100 1000 2 0 2 4 6...

Page 21: ...150 A Range in DC 1 1 5 1 0 5 0 0 5 1 1 5 2 10 100 1000 Primary current in amperes Accuracy in Typical Accuracy on the 1500 A Range in DC 1 1 0 1 2 3 4 10 100 1000 10 000 Primary current in amperes Ac...

Page 22: ...ng Clean the body of the clamp with a cloth lightly moistened with soapy water Wipe clean with a cloth moistened with clean water and dry Do not use solvent Warranty The Models MR411 and MR521 are war...

Page 23: ...S T includes calibration certificate plus recorded calibration data Chauvin Arnoux Inc d b a AEMC Instruments 15 Faraday Drive Dover NH 03820 USA Tel 800 945 2362 Ext 360 603 749 6434 Ext 360 Fax 603...

Page 24: ...Chauvin Arnoux Inc d b a AEMC Instruments 15 Faraday Drive Dover NH 03820 www aemc com 99 MAN 100093 v13 05 17...

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