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CT-500

1000 A Flexible Neutral Current Transducer

Instruction Manual

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Manual de usuario

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Manuel de l’utilisateur

Summary of Contents for CT-500

Page 1: ...CT 500 1000 A Flexible Neutral Current Transducer Instruction Manual Manual de usuario Manuel de l utilisateur ...

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Page 3: ...CT 500 1000 A Flexible Neutral Current Transducer Instruction Manual 11 2015 6006997 A 2015 Amprobe All rights reserved Printed in Japan English ...

Page 4: ...e returned for warranty or non warranty repair or for calibration should be accompanied by the following your name company s name address telephone number and proof of purchase Additionally please include a brief description of the problem or the service requested and include the test leads with the meter Non warranty repair or replacement charges should be remitted in the form of a check a money ...

Page 5: ...1 CT 500 1000 A Flexible Neutral Current Transducer CONTENTS INTRODUCING THE CT 500 2 SYMBOL 3 SAFETY INFORMATION 3 MEASUREMENTS 5 MAINTENANCE 7 SPECIFICATIONS 8 ...

Page 6: ...installation in hard to reach areas Cable Power indicator Output cable Flexible measuring head Output terminal plug Coupling point of the measuring head Pins of output terminal Not used Output Hi COM Output Lo Not used 3 0 to 5 5 V 3 0 to 5 5 V Output signal is between pin 3 and 5 The measuring head is powered via pin 1 and 3 3 0 to 5 5 Vdc and pin 2 and 3 3 0 to 5 5 Vdc Connecting terminal on DM ...

Page 7: ...da and U S A P Complies with European directives Conforms to relevant Australian standards Do not dispose this product as unsorted municipal waste Contact aqualified recycler SAFETY INFORMATION The current transducer complies with UL IEC 61010 1 Measurement CAT III 600 V CAT IV 300 V Pollution degree 2 IEC 61010 2 030 IEC 61010 2 032 EMC IEC 61326 1 CENELEC DIRECTIVES The instruments conform to CE...

Page 8: ...t is designed to protect against transients in equipment in fixed equipment installations such as distribution panels feeders and short branch circuits and lighting systems in large buildings De energize the installation on which current will be measured or adopt safe operating procedures during application and removal of the current transducer Use extreme caution when working around bare conducto...

Page 9: ... installation on which current will be measured or adopt safe operating procedures during application and removal of the current transducer Disconnect CT 500 from DM 5 by removing the CT 500 output terminal plug Do not pull CT 500 output cable To measure AC current 1 Connect CT 500 output terminal to DM 5 current input terminal A1 Observe the arrow marks for correct connection ...

Page 10: ...gs Coupling point Cable Lock Flexible measuring head 1 Push to unlock 2 Remove from coupling point 4 Connect the flexible measuring head around the conductor 5 Make sure the arrow marked on the measuring head coupling points towards the current flowing direction of the conductor and position the conductor under test as shown below ...

Page 11: ...published accuracy Note 2 Keep minimum 90 mm to ensure published accuracy 6 Ensure the coupling point of the flexible measuring head is firmly locked Caution The coupling point may disconnect if excessive pulling force is applied Clamp onto one conductor only Measurement cannot be made when clamping single phase 2 wire or threephase 3 wire at the same time ...

Page 12: ...he coupling system will not close properly and errors will result Inspect the cables between the flexible measuring head and CT 500 circuit box Also inspect between CT 500 circuit box and DM 5 for any damage Check the power ON LED on the circuit box is ON Verify the transducer setting on DM 5 is correct SPECIFICATIONS Current range 1000 A AC rms Output voltage 500 mVac 1000 Aac 0 5 mV A Measuring ...

Page 13: ...F to 122 o F 10 o C to 50 o C 85 RH no condensation Guaranteed accuracy at 73 o F 9 o F 23 o C 5 o C 85 RH no condensation Storage temperature and humidity 4 to 140 o F 20 o C to 60 o C 85 RH no condensation Operating altitude 0 to 2000 m EMC EN 61326 1 Safety compliance UL IEC 61010 1 IEC 61010 2 030 IEC 61010 2 032 Measurement CAT III 600 V CAT IV 300 V Pollution degree 2 Certification P Weight ...

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