Maintenance
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Warning
To avoid possible electric shock or personal
injury:
•
Before each use, inspect the Current Clamp.
Look for cracks or missing portions of the
clamp housing and output cable insulating
cover and for loose or weakened
components. Pay particular attention to the
insulation surrounding the clamp jaws.
•
Do not use a damaged Current Clamp. If a
clamp is damaged, tape it shut to prevent
unintended operation. A damaged clamp
under warranty will be promptly repaired or
replaced (at Fluke’s discretion) and returned
at no extra charge.
If the Current Clamp does not work or perform properly, use
the following steps to help isolate the problem:
1.
Inspect the jaw mating surface for cleanliness. If any
foreign material is present, the jaw will not close properly
and measurement errors will result.
2.
Verify that the function selection and range on the
Multimeter are correct and adjusted to the sensitivity of the
Current Clamp.
Cleaning
Periodically wipe the case with a damp cloth and mild
detergent.
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Caution
To avoid damaging the Current Clamp, do not use
abrasives or solvents to clean the clamp.
Open the jaws and wipe the magnetic pole pieces with a lightly
oiled cloth. Do not allow rust or corrosion to form on the
magnetic core ends.
LIMITED WARRANTY AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
This Fluke product will be free from defects in material and
workmanship for one year from the date of purchase. This warranty
does not cover fuses, disposable batteries, or damage from accident,
neglect, misuse, alteration, contamination, or abnormal conditions of
operation or handling. Resellers are not authorized to extend any other
warranty on Fluke’s behalf. To obtain service during the warranty
period, contact your nearest Fluke authorized service center to obtain
return authorization information, then send the product to that Service
Center with a description of the problem.
THIS WARRANTY IS YOUR ONLY REMEDY. NO OTHER
WARRANTIES, SUCH AS FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE, ARE EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED. FLUKE IS NOT LIABLE
FOR ANY SPECIAL, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES OR LOSSES, ARISING FROM ANY CAUSE OR THEORY.
Since some states or countries do not allow the exclusion or limitation
of an implied warranty or of incidental or consequential damages, this
limitation of liability may not apply to you.
Fluke Corporation
P.O. Box 9090
Everett, WA 98206-9090
U.S.A.
Fluke Europe B.V.
P.O. Box 1186
5602 BD Eindhoven
The Netherlands
11/99
PN
2458104
May 2005
© 2005 Fluke Corporation, All rights reserved.
All product names are trademarks of their respective companies.
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Instruction Sheet
i5s
AC Current Clamp
Introduction
The i5s (hereafter called the “Current Clamp”) is compatible
with any instrument that can accept a standard BNC connector
and is capable of ac millivolt measurements; the Current
Clamp can also be used with digital multimeters using a
BNC-to-dual banana plug adapter. The Current Clamp
produces an output of 400 mV ac per 1 A ac input level.
Contacting Fluke
To contact Fluke, call one of the following telephone numbers:
USA: 1-888-44-FLUKE (1-888-443-5853)
Canada: 1-800-36-FLUKE (1-800-363-5853)
Europe: +31 402-675-200
Japan: +81-3-3434-0181
Singapore: +65-738-5655
Anywhere in the world: +1-425-446-5500
USA Service: 1-888-99-FLUKE (1-888-993-5853)
Or, visit Fluke's Web site at
www.fluke.com
.
To register your product, visit
register.fluke.com
Safety Information
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Read First: Safety Information
To ensure safe operation and service of the
Current Clamp, follow these instructions:
•
Read the operating instructions before use and
follow all safety instructions.
•
Use the Current Clamp only as specified in the
operating instructions, otherwise the clamp’s safety
features may not protect you.
•
Adhere to local and national safety codes. Individual
protective equipment must be used to prevent shock
and arc blast injury where hazardous live conductors
are exposed.
•
Do not hold the Current Clamp anywhere beyond the
tactile barrier, see Figure 1.
•
Before each use, inspect the Current Clamp. Look for
cracks or missing portions of the clamp housing or
output cable insulation. Also look for loose or
weakened components. Pay particular attention to
the insulation surrounding the jaws.
•
Never use the Current Clamp on a circuit with
voltages higher than 600 V CAT III.
•
CAT III equipment is designed to protect against
transients in equipment in fixed equipment
installations, such as distribution panels, feeders
and short branch circuits, and lighting systems in
large buildings.
•
The Clamp is designed for use on insulated
conductors only. Use extreme caution when working
around bare conductors or bus bars. Contact with
the conductor could result in electric shock.
•
Use caution when working with voltages above
60 V dc or 30 V ac rms. Such voltages pose a shock
hazard.
