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Specifications

General Specifications

Display count : 

6,000 counts. 

Overrange display : 

« OL » or « -OL » 

Measurement frequency :

3 times per second

Maximum Conductor Size of 
JAW:  

42 mm diameter

Dimensions (W x H x D) : 

62 x 254 x 41 mm

Weight (approx.) : 

480 g (including battery)

Low Batteries Indication

If battery voltage drops below the operating 
voltage,   will flash.

Power requirements :

AA size battery x 2 (R6, LR6, 15D, 15A)

Battery life :

 Approximately 200 hours (based on Alkaline 
batteries without using the backlight).

Environmental Conditions

Indoor Use Only
Pollution degree : 

2

Maximum Operating Altitude : 

2,000 m (6562 ft)

Operating Temperature & 
Relative Humidity  : 

 -10 °C ~ 10 °C, 
-10 °C ~ 30 °C, ≤80 % RH. 
30 °C ~ 40 °C, ≤75 % RH. 
40 °C ~ 50 °C, ≤45 % RH.

Storage temperature :

-20 to +60 °C, 0 to 80 % RH.  
(batteries not fitted)

Vibration : 

 Random Vibration per MIL-PRF-28800F 
Class 2

Drop Protection : 

 1.2 m (4 ft) drop to hardwood on concrete 
floor

Safety : 

 EN 61010-1, EN 61010-2-032,  
EN 61010-2-033 for CAT III 1000 V, CAT IV 
600 V, EN 61326-1

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DCM1500S User Guide

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Summary of Contents for DCM1500S

Page 1: ...User Guide DCM1500S Digital Clamp Meter...

Page 2: ...cification of its products from time to time without notice Although every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of the information contained within this document it is not warranted or represented by...

Page 3: ...scribed in this user guide is in compliance with Directives 2014 30 EU and 2014 35 EU where they apply The full text of Megger Instruments EU declarations of conformity are available at the following...

Page 4: ...n doubt have the meter calibrated Do not apply more than the rated voltage as marked on the meter between terminals or between any terminal and earth Use caution with voltages above 30 V AC rms 42 V A...

Page 5: ...pecified in the Electrical Specifications section Do not apply or remove the clamp or test leads on or around uninsulated hazardous live conductors where a potential to cause electric shock electrical...

Page 6: ...away Bluetooth CATIV Measurement category IV Equipment connected between the origin of the low voltage mains supply outside the building and the consumer unit CATIII Measurement category III Equipmen...

Page 7: ...surement DC voltage measurement up to 2000 V using the PVHV lead set AV voltage measurement up to 1500 V using the PVHV lead set 600 k Resistance measurement continuity beeper Frequency counter Capaci...

Page 8: ...llowing items Megger DCM1500S Solar PV Clamp Meter Test lead set one black one red Test probes one black one red Crocodile clips one black one red TP100 Temperature probe Megger PVHV1 Lead set 4mm plu...

Page 9: ...ED 3 Push button 4 Trigger 5 Rotary switch to turn the instrument On Off and select a function 6 6 000 count LCD display 7 Positive input terminal 8 Common earth reference input terminal Function Butt...

Page 10: ...When connecting the test leads to the DUT Device Under Test connect the common test lead before connecting the live test lead When removing the test leads remove the live test lead before removing th...

Page 11: ...st lead sets The PVHV test leads are designed for use in environments that are not directly connected to the mains Always select correct AC DC mode to perform any high voltage measurement The meter wi...

Page 12: ...ress the Function button to select AC DC Hz mode Note The torch will turn on when the jaw is opened GCAT IV 600 V CAT III 1000 V Fixed barrier hand guard GDo not hold the meter across the fixed barrie...

Page 13: ...Measuring Resistance Continuity Capacitance Diode Turn the switch and press the Function button to select the measuring function www megger com DCM1500S User Guide 13...

Page 14: ...Measuring Temperature C F Turn the switch and press the Function button to select C F mode Function button K Type Temperature Probe Vent Pipe www megger com DCM1500S User Guide 14...

Page 15: ...Measuring A Turn the switch and press the Function button to select AC DC mode Example Flame sensor Control module www megger com DCM1500S User Guide 15...

Page 16: ...Using the Function Button Switch Position Function Press the Function button to change the function for each rotary switch position www megger com DCM1500S User Guide 16...

Page 17: ...Measuring Frequency Function button Backlight Press 2 sec 2 sec Press Function button for over 2 seconds to turn Backlight on or off www megger com DCM1500S User Guide 17...

Page 18: ...IN MAX mode records the min and max input values When the input goes below the recorded min value or above the recorded max value the meter beeps and records the new value Press Hold button to pause t...

Page 19: ...us voltage Press MIN MAX button for over 2 seconds to enter exit Volt Seek mode Press MIN MAX button to switch from high to low sensitivity GWARNING The Volt Seek LED indicates the electric field If t...

Page 20: ...easured signal is larger than the display reading by 50 counts DCA ZERO Remove the clamp from the conductor before performing DCA ZERO Press the HOLD button for over 2 seconds to compensate for any re...

Page 21: ...filter when taking AC measurements The cut off frequency 3 dB point of the low pass filter is 800 Hz Press FWARNING Hazardous voltages may still be present when the LCD reading is very low in HFR mode...

Page 22: ...ment range before pressing the HFR INRUSH button and triggering the inrush current measurement feature Motor Off Trigger Point Press 2 sec Press 2 sec Inrush 2 sec Inrush 2 sec The current is trigger...

Page 23: ...ng of Auto Power Off Function Button Function Button Press and hold the function button whilst turning the meter on the meter beeps 3 times prior to APO Auto Power Off activating Release the function...

Page 24: ...Testing LCD Display Turn on the meter while keeping HOLD button pressed www megger com DCM1500S User Guide 24...

Page 25: ...Function of LOG Button Press Press the Bluetooth button while powering up to select the Logger mode Manual Saving mode or Clear the memory www megger com DCM1500S User Guide 25...

Page 26: ...he desired sample interval This can be set to 1 5 10 30 or 60 seconds Press 2 sec Time interval setting mode Press Press Press Start to record automatically after 2 seconds without operation LOG icon...

Page 27: ...If Manual Saving is selected readings can be stored by pressing the Hold Zero button when in Log mode The sample location is displayed on each button press GCAUTION All stored data is saved until swit...

Page 28: ...Link App Turn on the Bluetooth function of the meter by pressing the Bluetooth button and open the Megger Link App to connect the DCM The Bluetooth icon of the meter will flash whilst connecting and r...

Page 29: ...Default Temperature Units Setting OR Press and hold the MIN MAX button whilst turning the meter on to select C or F www megger com DCM1500S User Guide 29...

Page 30: ...tery as soon as the low battery indicator appears to avoid false readings Refer to the following figure to replace the batteries GCAUTION Remove test leads from meter before opening the battery cover...

Page 31: ...ttery life Approximately 200 hours based on Alkaline batteries without using the backlight Environmental Conditions Indoor Use Only Pollution degree 2 Maximum Operating Altitude 2 000 m 6562 ft Operat...

Page 32: ...uracy by Crest Factor C F Add 3 0 for C F 1 0 2 0 Add 5 0 for C F 2 0 2 5 Add 7 0 for C F 2 5 3 0 Max Crest Factor of Input Signal 3 0 3000 counts 2 0 4500 counts 1 5 6000 counts Frequency Response is...

Page 33: ...V 2200 V 1 V Input Impedance 10M Overload Protection AC DC 1 000 V PV AC Voltage using PVHV1 or PVHV2 lead set Range OL Reading Resolution Accuracy 600 0 V 660 0 V 0 1 V 2 0 5D 1500 V 1600 V 1 V Input...

Page 34: ...00 00 Hz 0 01 Hz 0 3 3D 1000 0 Hz 1000 0 Hz 0 1 Hz 10 000 kHz 10 000 kHz 0 001 kHz Minimum Sensitivity 5 V for ACV 1 Hz 10 kHz 8 A for ACA 1 Hz 1 kHz Minimum Frequency 1 Hz Overload Protection AC DC 1...

Page 35: ...er sounds when measured resistance is less than 20 and the sound is off when measured resistance is more than 200 between 20 to 200 the buzzer may be either on or off Continuity Indicator 2 7 kHz Tone...

Page 36: ...surrounding temperature stable to 1 C For surrounding temperature changes of 2 C rated accuracy applies after 2 hours Overload Protection AC DC 1000 V Specification PVHV1 4mm plugs and PVHV2 MC4 test...

Page 37: ...ation No is WEE DJ2235XR Users of Megger products in the UK may dispose of them at the end of their useful life by contacting B2B Compliance at www b2bcompliance org uk or by telephone on 01691 676124...

Page 38: ...operation or handling Any implied warranties arising out of the sale of this product including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose are limited...

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