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Introduction
The ACIDC Current Probe is based on Hall Effect technology and is designed to be used in
conjunction with multimeter for ac and dc current measurements.
Installing The Battery
Warning
To avoid electrical shock, unclamp the Current Probe from any conductor, and
disconnect the multimeter before installing or replacing the battery.
1. Set the range switch in
"OFF"
position.
2. Remove the screw on the battery cover, then remove the battery cover.
3. Install the battery (9V,6F22 or equivalent) according to the polarity indication in the
battery compartment.
4. Reinstall the battery cover and the screw.
Safety Information
This meter has been designed.according to IEC-61010 concerning electronic measuring
instruments with a meassuring category (CAT III 600V) and to 2006/95/
E
C and 2004/108/
E
C.
To ensure safe operation and service ofthe Current Probe, follow these instructions:
1. Adhere to local and national safety codes. Use protective equipment to prevent shock and
arc blast injury when working near hazardous live conductors.
2. Do not hold the Current Probe anywhere beyond the tactile barrier.
3. Before each use, inspect the Current Probe. Look for cracks or missing portions ofthe
Current Probe housing or output cable insulation. Pay particular attention to the insulation
surrounding the jaws. Do not use the Current Probe if it is damaged.
4. To avoid electric shock, do not touch any naked conductor with hand or skin, do not ground
yourself.
5. Use caution when working with voltages above 60V dc, 30 Vacrms or 42V ac peak. Such
voltages pose a shock hazard.
6. Do not use the Current Probe if it operates abnormally.
7. Before use, verify the Current Probe’s operation by measuring a known current.
8. Do not operate the Current Probe around explosive gas, vapor, or dust, and don’t use it
under wet condition.
9. Unclamp the Current Probe from any conductor and disconnect the multimeter from the
current probe before opening battery cover or portion of case.
10. Ifthe
"LED"
lights red afterthe Current Probe isturned on, the battery is low and should be
replaced immediately.
11. Before connecting the Current Probe to multimeter, remove all test leads from the
multimeter.
12. Use only the test leads specified by the factory.
13.
CAT 111
- Measurement Category III is for measurements performed in the building
installation. Examples are measurements on distribution boards, circuit breakers, wiring,
including cables, bus-bars, junction boxes, switches, socket-outlets in the fixed installation,
and equipment for industrial use and some other equipment, for example, stationary
motors with permanent connection to the fixed installation. Do not use the Current Probe for
measurements within Measurement Categories IV.
EN
Electrical Symbols
Alternating Current
Direct Current
Both direct and alternating current
Caution, risk of danger, refer to the operating manual before use.
Caution, risk of electric shock.
Earth (ground) Terminal
Conforms to European Union directives
The equipment is protected throughout by double insulation or reinforced insulation
Application around and removal from hazardous live conductors is permitted
Instruction
1.
Jaw
- Used to clamp the conductor to be
measured
2.
Tactile Barrier
- Used to prevent finger
from touching the conductor under test. Do
not hold the Current Probe anywhere beyond
the tactile barrier
3.
LED
- It lights after the Current Probe
is turned on. If the battery’s voltage is high
enough, the LED lights green. If the battery’s
voltage is not high enough, the LED lights red
indicating that the battery is low and should
be replaced immediately
4.
Trigge
- Used to open/close the jaws
5.
Range Switch
- Used to turn onIoff the
Current Probe as well as to select the desired
range. There are 4 positions for the switch,
setting the switch to any one of the two
"OFF"
positions turns off the Current Probe. The other
two positions are :
40A
range position ---- output sensitivity of 10mV/A
600A
range position ---- output sensitivity of 1mV/A
6.
ZERO Button
- Before dc current measurement� press this button for several seconds for
zeroing
7.
AC/DC Button
- Used to select dc or ac function as indicated by the marks beside this
button
8.
Output Plug
- Insert the two output plugs to the voltage input terminals of the multimeter
before measurement. (The black output plug must be connected to the
"COM"
terminal of the
multimeter.)
Electrical Specifications
Max. Measurable Current:
600A DC or 400A AC
Max. Overload Capability:
600A DC/AC rms
Max. Working Voltage:
600V AC rms, CATIII
Output Sensitivity:
40A range:10mV/A
600A range:1mV/A
Outpup Voltage:
DC 0
~±
600mV
