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Quick Start

Receive a Wireless Reading

1. Select RECV on main dial of SC57.

2. Hold SYNC for one second. 

3. Connect Fieldpiece accessory head to ET2W.

3. Turn ET2W to DC switch position.

4. Hold SYNC on ET2W for one second. When 

connection is made the wireless reading and  

  

 icons will display on the SC57 screen.

Certifications

 

 

UL 61010-1, Second Edition

  

 

IEC/EN61010-1, EMC EN61326-1

   IEC/EN61010-2-032

 

   

 

 

FCC ID:  VEARF915A

 

 

C-Tick (N22675)

  

 

WEEE

CATIII 600V, class II and pollution degree 2 

indoor use comply with CE, RoHS compliant.

Description

As a proud owner of the first wireless 

Fieldpiece clamp meter, SC57, you are well on 

your way to eliminating tangled wires. SC57 will 

give you the power to receive measurements 

wirelessly from anywhere on the jobsite. For 

instance, you can transmit indoor wet bulb 

measurements for target superheat over the air 

while you work at the condenser.

Your SC57 can receive measurements  

wirelessly from any Fieldpiece accessory head 

connected to a Fieldpiece wireless transmitter 

like an ET2W or EH4W.  Your SC57 comes with 

one ET2W wireless transmitter.

In addition, your SC57 can transmit wirelessly 

any measurement range on the dial to Fieldpiece 

wireless receivers; like EH4W, HG3, LT17AW, or 

another SC57.

SC57 is a swivel clamp meter designed for 

the HVAC/R technician.  The swivel on the 

SC57 allows you to see the amperage reading, 

regardless of wire orientation.  The jaw light  

and backlight 

O

F

F

MFD

NCV

VAC VDC

AAC

Hz

Hz

%
°C

°F

SC56

AUTO OFF

TRUE RMS

CAT III

600V

TEMP

K-TYPE

30V 

MAX

SEL

HOLD

INRUSH

 make it easier to use in any 

lighting condition. True RMS helps you take 

more accurate voltage readings on variable 

speed drives. 

Controls

Rotate dial to the function you want to use.

      

Hold for 1 second to connect with  

   

other Fieldpiece wireless products

       

    

Cycle through parameters or ranges  

   

within a dial position

       

     

Press to illuminate backlight for 3 min

    

     

Press to freeze current, maximum or  

   

minimum reading

    

Fieldpiece

Wireless 

Swivel  

Clamp  

Meter

OPERATOR'S 

MANUAL 

Model SC57

 

Display

SC57

AUTO OFF

TRUE RMS

CAT III

600V

TEMP

K-TYPE

30V 

MAX

SC57

O

F

F

WIRELESS ENABLED

SEL

HOLD

HOLD

MAX

MIN

SYNC

SYNC

MAX

MIN

 

Wireless Icon

SC57

AUTO OFF

TRUE RMS

CAT III

600V

TEMP

K-TYPE

30V 

MAX

SC57

O

F

F

WIRELESS ENABLED

SEL

HOLD

HOLD

MAX

MIN

SYNC

SYNC

MAX

MIN

 

Signal Strength Bars and Search  

 

Pattern indicator when sending a  

 

wireless measurement

SC57

AUTO OFF

TRUE RMS

CAT III

600V

TEMP

K-TYPE

30V 

MAX

SC57

O

F

F

WIRELESS ENABLED

SEL

HOLD

HOLD

MAX

MIN

SYNC

SYNC

MAX

MIN

 

Battery Life Indicator

O

F

F

MFD

NCV

V

AC

V

DC

A

AC

Hz

Hz

%

°C

°F

SC56

AUTO OFF

TRUE RMS

CAT III

600V

TEMP

K-TYPE

30V 

MAX

SEL

HOLD

INRUSH

   

Auto Power Off Enabled

O

F

F

MFD

NCV

V

AC

V

DC

A

AC

Hz

Hz

%

°C

°F

SC56

AUTO OFF

TRUE RMS

CAT III

600V

TEMP

K-TYPE

30V 

MAX

SEL

HOLD

INRUSH

      

High Voltage Warning (+30V)

SC57

AUTO OFF

TRUE RMS

CAT III

600V

TEMP

K-TYPE

30V 

MAX

SC57

O

F

F

WIRELESS ENABLED

SEL

HOLD

HOLD

MAX

MIN

SYNC

SYNC

MAX

MIN

   Data Hold Mode

SC57

AUTO OFF

TRUE RMS

CAT III

600V

TEMP

K-TYPE

30V 

MAX

SC57

O

F

F

WIRELESS ENABLED

SEL

HOLD

HOLD

MAX

MIN

SYNC

SYNC

MAX

MIN

  Maximum Reading

SC57

AUTO OFF

TRUE RMS

CAT III

600V

TEMP

K-TYPE

30V 

MAX

SC57

O

F

F

WIRELESS ENABLED

SEL

HOLD

HOLD

MAX

MIN

SYNC

SYNC

MAX

MIN

    Minimum Reading

O

F

F

MFD

NCV

V

AC

V

DC

A

AC

Hz

Hz

%

°C

°F

SC56

AUTO OFF

TRUE RMS

CAT III

600V

TEMP

K-TYPE

30V 

MAX

SEL

HOLD

INRUSH

   

Continuity Test

O

F

F

MFD

NCV

V

AC

V

DC

A

AC

Hz

Hz

%

°C

°F

SC56

AUTO OFF

TRUE RMS

CAT III

600V

TEMP

K-TYPE

30V 

MAX

SEL

HOLD

INRUSH

   

Frequency Test (hertz)

O

F

F

MFD

NCV

V

AC

V

DC

A

AC

Hz

Hz

%

°C

°F

SC56

AUTO OFF

TRUE RMS

CAT III

600V

TEMP

K-TYPE

30V 

MAX

SEL

HOLD

INRUSH

   

Resistance Test (ohms)

O

F

F

MFD

NCV

V

AC

V

DC

A

AC

Hz

Hz

%

°C

°F

SC56

AUTO OFF

TRUE RMS

CAT III

600V

TEMP

K-TYPE

30V 

MAX

SEL

HOLD

INRUSH

   

Capacitance Test (farads)

O

F

F

MFD

NCV

V

AC

V

DC

A

AC

Hz

Hz

%

°C

°F

SC56

AUTO OFF

TRUE RMS

CAT III

600V

TEMP

K-TYPE

30V 

MAX

SEL

HOLD

INRUSH

    

Micro Unit (10

−6

, one millionth)

SC57

AUTO OFF

TRUE RMS

CAT III

600V

TEMP

K-TYPE

30V 

MAX

SC57

O

F

F

WIRELESS ENABLED

SEL

HOLD

HOLD

MAX

MIN

SYNC

SYNC

MAX

MIN

    

Milli Unit (10

−3

, one thousandth)

Specifications

Wireless range:  

Up to 75 feet (23m) line of sight

Minimum wireless distance:

  1 foot (30cm)

Wireless frequency:

 910MHz to 920MHz (US), 868.1MHz to 

868.5MHz (European)

Display: 

10000 count display with backlight

Overrange: 

(OL) or (-OL) is displayed 

Measurement rate:

  2 times per second, nominal

Zero:

 Automatic

Operating environment:

 32°F to 122°F (0°C to 50°C) at <70% 

relative humidity

Storage temperature:

 -4°F to 140°F (-20°C to 60°C), 0 to 80% RH 

(with battery removed)

Accuracy: 

Stated accuracy @ 73°F±9°F (23°C±5°C), <75%RH

Temperature coefficient:

  0.1 x (specified accuracy) per °C [0°C to 

18°C (32°F to 64°F), 28°C to 50° C(82°F to 122°F)]

Accuracy Specification:  

Calculate against a known value

APO (Auto Power Off):  

Approx. 30 minutes

Power:

 Single standard 9-volt battery, NEDA 1604, JIS 006P, IEC 6F22

Battery life: 

100 hours typical alkaline

Low battery indication:

 Battery icon will be empty (

). "batt" 

displays along with a continuous beep when the battery voltage 

drops below the operating level. Meter shuts off in 5 seconds.

Dimensions: 

258.3mm(H) x 71.2mm(W) x 42.7mm(D)

Weight: 

 Approx. 278g including battery

Altitude:

  6562 feet (2000m)

Overload protection:  

600VDC or 600VAC rms unless otherwise 

stated in the individual test sections.

Test leads: 

Use UL listed test leads that comply to UL61010-031 

rated CATIII 600V or above. Included test leads are gold-plated 

and have removeable safety caps.

Functions

Wireless Receiver Mode

Use your SC57 to wirelessly receive a live 

measurement you have set up at a diffeent 

location on the jobsite. Like receiving an indoor 

wet bulb temp. when your at the condensor.

Receiving Wireless Measurements

1. Select RECV switch position on SC57. Hold 

SYNC button until meter beeps (>1 sec). Search 

pattern initiates.

2. Connect and turn on any Fieldpiece accessory 

head to the ET2W wireless transmitter.

3. Select DC switch position on ET2W for all acces-

sory heads except ACH4 (AC switch position).

4. Hold SYNC button on ET2W for one second.

5. The wireless measurement, signal strength, 

and battery life of the ET2W will display in the 

top-right corner of the SC57 screen. 

Note: If the ET2W is not connected within 2 min, 

the SC57 will beep and stop searching.

Wireless Transmitter Mode

Transmit electrical measurements wirelessly 

from SC57 to Fieldpiece wireless receivers like 

EH4W, LT17AW, HG3 or another SC57. Leave the 

SC57 behind a closed fan door and send the amp 

reading to the wireless receiver in your hand.

Sending Wireless Measurements

1. Select any switch position other than RECV.

2. Hold SYNC until meter beeps (>1 sec). Search 

pattern will initiate.

3. Select  RECV switch position on the Fieldpiece 

wireless receiver. Hold SYNC button for one 

second.

4. The measurement from the SC57 will be 

displayed on the Fieldpiece wireless receiver.

Wireless Auto-Connection

When powered on, SC57 will search and 

connect to the last connected single-link 

wireless partner device. 

Temperature (°F/°C)

Plug any K-type thermocouple directly into the meter to measure 

temperature. Cold junction is located inside the meter and allows for 

extremely accurate measurements even in rapidly changing ambient 

temperatures (going from rooftop to freezer). No adapter is required.  

See Temp Calibration section for calibration instructions.  

Range:

 -40°F to 2200°F, (-40°C to 1200°C)  

Resolution:

  0.1°

Accuracy:

    ±(1°F) 32°F to 120°F,  ±(1°C) 0°C to 49°C

±(1%+2°F) 120°F to 750°F,  ±(1%+1°C) 49°C to 400°C

±(2%+6°F) -40°F to 32°F,  ±(2%+3°C) -40°C to 0°C

±(2%+6°F) 750°F to 2200°F,  ±(2%+3°C) 400°C to 1200°C

Sensor type:  

K-type thermocouple

Overload protection:  

30 VDC or 30VAC rms

Voltage AC (VAC) (50Hz-400Hz)

Test power lines (120, 220, 480), test 24V going to controls, and 

test for transformer failure.

Ranges:

  0 to 600V  

Resolution:

  0.1V

Accuracy:

  ±(1.0% + 5 dgts) 50-100Hz

   

±(6%+5 dgts) 100-400Hz

True RMS: 

 Yes

  Crest factor:

  ≤ 3

Input impedance:

  1MΩ

Please operate the instrument following all instructions 

of the operator's manual to avoid impairing the safety 

of the product.

 

SC57

AUTO OFF

TRUE RMS

CAT III

600V

TEMP

K-TYPE

30V 

MAX

SC57

O

F

F

WIRELESS ENABLED

SEL

HOLD

HOLD

MAX

MIN

SYNC

SYNC

MAX

MIN

O

F

F

SC57

AUTO OFF

TRUE RMS

CAT III

600V

TEMP

K-TYPE

30V 

MAX

SC57

O

F

F

WIRELESS ENABLED

SEL

HOLD

HOLD

MAX

MIN

SYNC

SYNC

MAX

MIN

CAT.III

300V
400A

CLAMP

ACH4

AC Current

Clamp

1AAC / 1mVAC

400AAC MAX

!

ET2W

LO BATT

SEND

RECEIVE

ON

AC

DC

Wireless

Transmitter

SYNC

ET2W

LO BATT

SEND

RECEIVE

ON

AC

DC

Wireless

Transmitter

SYNC

ET2W

LO BATT

SEND

RECEIVE

ON

AC

DC

Wireless

Transmitter

SYNC

AUTO OFF

ARH4

ET2W w/ ARH4

transmitting wirelessly 

to SC57

SC57

AUTO OFF

TRUE RMS

CAT III

600V

TEMP

K-TYPE

30V 

MAX

SC57

O

F

F

WIRELESS ENABLED

SEL

HOLD

HOLD

MAX

MIN

SYNC

SYNC

MAX

MIN

AUTO OFF

TRUE RMS

CAT III

600V

TEMP

K-TYPE

30V 

MAX

Unplug Leads and Slide 

TEMP Switch to the Right

O

F

F

O

F

F

SC57

AUTO OFF

TRUE RMS

CAT III

600V

TEMP

K-TYPE

30V 

MAX

SC57

O

F

F

WIRELESS ENABLED

SEL

HOLD

HOLD

MAX

MIN

SYNC

SYNC

MAX

MIN

O

F

F

MFD

NCV

V

AC

V

DC

A

AC

Hz

Hz

%

°C

°F

SC56

AUTO OFF

TRUE RMS

CAT III

600V

TEMP

K-TYPE

30V 

MAX

SEL

HOLD

INRUSH

O

F

F

MFD

NCV

VAC VDC

AAC

Hz

Hz

%
°C

°F

SC56

AUTO OFF

TRUE RMS

CAT III

600V

TEMP

K-TYPE

30V 

MAX

SEL

HOLD

INRUSH

SC57

AUTO OFF

TRUE RMS

CAT III

600V

TEMP

K-TYPE

30V 

MAX

SC57

O

F

F

WIRELESS ENABLED

SEL

HOLD

HOLD

MAX

MIN

SYNC

SYNC

MAX

MIN

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