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* A positive (+) PF indicates an inductive load. A negative (–) PF indicates a capacitive load.
Power factor value is correct for balanced loads only.
** Jaw should be closed and removed from circuit whenever DCA/W ZERO is pressed.
Note: The + sign on the jaw must face the power source.
Measurements on Single-Phase Circuits
(cont’d)
Single-Phase Three-Wire Circuits: Settings Table
Instructions
Red Lead
Black Lead
Clamp
Connection Connection Location
“R” will flash on the display. Press
DCA/W ZERO
**.
Connect the leads and position the clamp as shown
L1
Neutral
L1
to take the first measurement (W
RS
/ KVAR
RS
).
After the measurement stabilizes, press
READ NEXT
.
“T” will flash on the display. Remove clamp from wire.
Press
DCA/W ZERO
** and connect the leads and
L2
Neutral
L2
position the clamp as shown to take the final
measurement (W
TS
/ KVAR
TS
).
Measurement:
True Power, Power Factor*, Apparent Power and Reactive Power
(W, PF, KVA, KVAR)
Type of Circuit:
1ø3W
Selector Setting: 3ø3W
After the final measurement stabilizes, press
READ NEXT
. The CMP-200 will calculate and
display the power factor (PF) and true power (W). Press
3ø KVAR KVA
to display the
reactive power (KVAR) and apparent power (KVA).
