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5-2-1  Measuring the AC current (ACA measurement)

 

Function

Input

Ranges

AC

0.01 

 400.0

60.00/400.0 A

  * The accuracy-guaranteed frequencies of this measurement are from 40 to 

400 Hz. 

Press the 

SELECT

 button so that 

AC

 lights.

Open the clamp sensor, position the wire to be measured and close the 

clamp sensor completely.

Read the displayed value. 

5-2-2  Measuring the DC current (DCA measurement)

 

Function

Input

Ranges

DC

± 0.01 

 400.0

60.00/400.0 A

 Press the 

SELECT

 button so that 

DC

 lights.

Wait until the display stabilizes, then press the 

ZERO

 button to perform the 

zero adjustment. (

 

lights on the LCD display.)

 Open the clamp sensor, position the wire to be measured and close the clamp 

sensor completely.

 Read the displayed value

  * Align the orientation of the arrow on the side of the clamp sensor with the 

orientation of the measured current. If they are not aligned, the displayed 

polarity becomes – (negative).

5-2-3  Measuring the DC + AC current (DCA+ACA measurement)

 

This function measures the RMS value of a total-wave/half-wave rectified waveform 

or a DC wave on which AC wave is superimposed. 

Function

Input

Ranges

DC AC

0.1 

 400.0

400.0 A

 Press the 

SELECT

 button so that both 

DC

 and 

AC

 light.

 Wait until the display stabilizes, then press the 

ZERO

 button to perform the zero 

adjustment. (

 

lights on the LCD display.)

 Open the clamp sensor, position the wire to be measured and close the clamp 

sensor completely.

 Read the displayed value

.

  * DCA+ACA is internally calculated as   

(DC)

2

 + (AC)

2

. The polarity of the DC 

component is not displayed.

  *  Note the input frequencies and the crest factor. 

Remark:

In general, AC measurements use AC coupling.

If an AC signal includes DC offset, only the AC component is measured by 

cutting the DC component.

A waveform having the amplitude on only one side, such as the full-wave 

rectified wave, is regarded as an AC waveform with which the 0 position is 
moved to the midpoint in terms of area.

全波整流波形

AC結合での測定波形

直流+交流

DC+AC

Waveform measured

with AC coupling

Full-wave rectified 

waveform

[6]  MAINTENANCE

1. This section is very important for safety. Read and understand the following 

instructions fully and maintain your instrument properly.

2. To maintain safety and accuracy, calibrate and inspect the instrument at 

least every year.

6-1   Maintenance and Inspection

Before use, check the instrument to confirm that there is no abnormality and that 

the CT can be opened and close smoothly. If anything is abnormal, do not use the 

instrument and return it to your authorized Sanwa agent or distributor for repair.

6-2   Calibration 

For more information, please contact Sanwa’s authorized agent / distribute 

service provider, listed in our website.

  

See section 7-3.

6-3  Cleaning and Storage

1.  The panel and case are not resistant to volatile solvent and must not be 

cleaned with thinner or alcohol. If the instrument gets dirty, wipe with a soft 

cloth moistened with a small amount of water.

2. The panel and case are not resistant to heat. Do not place the instrument 

near heat-generating devices (such as a soldering iron).

3.  Do not store the instrument anywhere it may be subject to vibrations or 

could fall.

4. When storing the instrument, avoid hot, cold or humid locations, locations 

exposed to direct sunlight, or locations where condensation is anticipated.

5. When the instrument is not going to be used for an extended time, be 

sure to remove the batteries.

6-4  Battery replacement

• Batteries shipped with the instrument

The batteries loaded at the factory are monitor batteries, so their service life 

may be shorter than that of brand-new batteries. Monitor batteries are a type 

of battery used to check the functions and performance of a product.

1. To avoid electric shock, do not remove the battery compartment cover 

while an input is applied to the clamp sensor or the instrument is 

measuring something.

2. Make sure that this instrument is set to OFF before proceeding to the 

battery replacement.

[7]  AFTER-SALE SERVICE
7-1  Warranty and provision

Sanwa offers comprehensive warranty services to its end-users and to its 

product resellers. Under Sanwa's general warranty policy, each instrument is 

warranted to be free from defects in workmanship or material under normal use 

for the period of one (1) year from the date of purchase.

This warranty policy is valid within the country of purchase only, and applied 

only to the product purchased from Sanwa authorized agent or distributor.

Sanwa reserves the right to inspect all warranty claims to determine the extent 

to which the warranty policy shall apply. This warranty shall not apply to 

disposables batteries, or any product or parts, which have been subject to one 

of the following causes:
1. A failure due to improper handling or use that deviates from the instruction manual.

2. A failure due to inadequate repair or modification by people other than Sanwa 

service personnel.

3. A failure due to causes not attributable to this product such as fire, flood and 

other natural disaster.

4. Non-operation due to a discharged battery.

5. A failure or damage due to transportation, relocation or dropping after the 

purchase.

7-2  Repair

Customers are asked to provide the following information when requesting 

services: 

1. Customer name, address, and contact information

2. Description of the problem

3. Description of the product configuration

4. Model Number

5. Product Serial Number

6. Proof of Date-of-Purchase

7. Where you purchased the product

 

Please contact Sanwa authorized agent / distributor / service provider, listed 

in our website, in your country with above information. An instrument sent to 

Sanwa / agent / distributor without above information will be returned to the 

customer.

Note:

1) Prior to requesting repair, please check the following:

Capacity of the built-in battery, polarity of installation and discontinuity of the 

test leads.

2) Repair during the warranty period:

The failed instrument will be repaired in accordance with the conditions 

stipulated in 7-1 Warranty and provision.

3) Repair after the warranty period has expired:

• If it is expected that servicing can restore the original functioning of the product, 

we will service it for a price upon request of the user.

•  The service charge or transport freight could sometimes become higher than the 

product price. Please consult us before asking for servicing.

• The minimum retention period of the servicing performance parts of this 

product is six (6) years after the discontinuation of production. This period is 

equal to the servicing available period. However, the retention period of a part 

may be reduced if it becomes unavailable due to discontinuation of production 

of the part manufacturer, etc.

4) Precautions when sending the product to be repaired:

To ensure the safety of the product during transportation, place the product in 

a box that is larger than the product 5 times or more in volume and fill cushion 

materials fully and then clearly mark “Repair Product Enclosed” on the box 

surface.  The cost of sending and returning the product shall be borne by the 

customer.

7-3  SANWA web site

http://www.sanwa-meter.co.jp

E-mail: [email protected]

[8]  SPECIFICATIONS
8-1  General specifications

Operation method

Δ-

Σ

 method

AC detection method

True RMS method (AC coupling)

Display

6000 count

Sampling rate

Approx. 2 times / sec. Approx. 1 time/sec. with 

DC+AC function

Overload display

“OL” on the numeric display

Range selection

Auto range

Low battery indication

When the batteries are discharged down to 2.3 V 

or less, the 

 indicator lights on the display.

Current measurement 

method

Clamping current sensor (CT ) 

aperture diameter

Max. approx. dia. 

φ

25 mm

Operation 

environment

Altitude max. 2000 m, indoor use, environmental 

pollution degree II. 

Operating 

temperature/ 

humidity 

Temperature 5 to 40 °C, 

Relative humidity max. 80 % RH at 5-31 °C and 

decreases linearly through 80 % RH to 50 % RH at 

31-40 °C (without condensation)

Storage temperature/

humidity 

-10 to 40°C: Max. 80 % RH (without condensation)

40 to 50°C: Max. 70 % RH (without condensation)

(Remove the internal batteries when the instrument 

is not to be used for long time.) 

Temperature 

coefficient

At below 18 °C or above 28 °C, multiply accuracy 

by x 0.15 per 1 °C

Power supply

“AAA”-size alkaline battery LR03 x 2

Auto power OFF

Power OFF in approx. 15 min. after last operation

Power consumption / 

Battery life

Approx. 25 mA / Approx. 35 hours (backlight 

extinguished)

Dimensions and mass

145  (

H

) x 54 (

W

) x 31 (

D

) mm, approx. 120 g 

(including batteries) 

Safety standards

IEC61010-1, IEC61010-2-030 CAT. III 300 V, 

IEC61010-2-32

EMC directive

IEC61326-1 

Accessories

Instruction manual, carrying pouch (C-DCL10)

8-2 Measuring ranges and accuracies

Accuracy-guaranteed temperature/humidity range: 23 ±5 °C, max. 80 % RH 

(without condensation).

rdg: Reading. 

dgt: digits (lowest digit)

Accuracy-guaranteed range: 1 % to 100 % of measurement range

Crest factor CF: Full-scale CF < 1.6, half scale CF < 3.2

ACA measurement

 

RMS response, AC coupling (sine wave alternate current)

Range

Resolution

Accuracy: 50/60 Hz

Accuracy: 45-400 Hz

60.00 A

0.01 A

±(2.0 %rdg + 5 dgt)

±(3.0 %rdg + 10 dgt)

400.0 A

0.1 A

DCA measurement

Range

Resolution

Accuracy

60.00 A

0.01 A

±

2.0 %rdg + 5 dgt

400.0 A

0.1 A

 

Note: Accuracy after the zero point is set by pressing the 

ZERO

 button.

 

DCA+ACA measurement

Range

Resolution

Accuracy: 50/60 Hz

Accuracy: 45-400 Hz

400.0 A

0.1 A

±

2.5 %rdg + 10 dgt

±

3.5 %rdg + 15 dgt

 

Note: Accuracy after the zero point is set by pressing the 

ZERO

 button. The 

polarity of the DC component is not displayed. * DCA+ACA is internally 

calculated as    

DC

2

 + AC

2

.

 

Peak hold

 

Range

Resolution

Accuracy

400.0 A

0.1 A

±

3.0 %rdg + 10 dgt

 

* With a waveform having a level of 4.0 A or more and width of 2 msec, or more.

Accuracy measurement method

(Example)

 

ACA measurement

Reading: 10.00 A

Range accuracy: 60.00 A range = ±(2 %rdg + 5 dgt)

Error: ±(10.00 A x 2.0 % + 0.01 A + 5) = ±0.25 A

True value: 10.00 A ±0.25 A (in the range from 9.75 to 10.25 A)

* 3 dgt in the 60.00 A range is equivalent to 0.03 A.

* 3 dgt in the 300.00 A range is equivalent to 0.3 A.

Specifications and external appearance of the product described above 

may be revised or modified without prior notice.

WARNING

CAUTION

WARNING

 ①

 Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove the 

fixing screw (x 1) from the battery 

compartment cover.

 ②

 Remove the battery compartment cover.

 ③ 

Replace both of the batteries in the 

battery holder with new ones by 

observing the correct polarity.

 ④ 

Place the battery compartment cover 

and tighten the fixing screw in the 

original position.

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