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User’s

Manual

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2015, Yokogawa Meters & Instruments Corporation

2017, Yokogawa Test & Measurement Corporation

Printed in Japan

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RG 108-E

Model 96001
Clamp on probe

11th Edition: 

November 2021 (YMI)

Regulations and Sales in Various Countries and Regions

Authorized Representative in the EEA

Yokogawa Europe B.V. is the authorized representative of  

Yokogawa Test & Measurement Corporation for this product in  

the EEA. 

 

(EEA: European Economic Area)

To contact Yokogawa Europe B.V., see the separate list of  

worldwide contacts, PIM 113-01Z2.

Regarding Safe Use of This Product

This product is designed to be used by a person with specialized 

knowledge. The general safety precautions described herein must 

be observed during all phases of operation.

If the instrument is used in a manner not specified in this manual, 

the protection provided by the instrument may be impaired.

This manual is part of the product and contains important information.

Store this manual in a safe place close to the instrument so that 

you can refer to it immediately.

Keep this manual until you dispose of the instrument.

YOKOGAWA assumes no liability for the customer’s failure to 

comply with these requirements.

The following safety symbols are used on the instrument  

and in this manual. 

  WARNING

Indicates a hazard that may result in the loss of life or serious 

injury of the user unless the described instruction is abided by. 

  CAUTION

Indicates a hazard that may result in an injury to the user and/or 

physical damage to the product or other equipment unless  

the described instruction is abided by. 

Danger! Handle with Care.

This mark indicates that operator must refer to an explanation  

in the instruction manual in order to avoid risk of injury  

or death of personnel or damage to the instrument.
This symbol indicates that this instrument designed to be  

applied around or removed from HAZARDOUS LIVE  

conductors provided if the RATED circuit-to-earth voltage  

does not exceed the value indicated in the measurement  

category.
This symbol indicates AC voltage/current.

This symbol indicates double insulation.

Strictly observe the following cautionary notes in order to  

avoid the risk of injury or death of personnel or damage  

to the instrument due to hazards such as electrical shock.

  WARNING

• This instrument is for measuring AC current (clamping sensor).

  Do not use this instrument for other purpose.

• Do not use the instrument if there is a problem with its physical 

appearance.

• To avoid a short-circuit or an accident to personnel,  

use this product within the RATED circuit-to-earth voltage of  

measurement category. 

• Do not use the product when there are raindrops or droplets of 

condensed water on its surface, or if your hands are wet. 

• Barrier is for to avoid touching the HAZARDOUS LIVE  

conductor. 

  Be careful not to across the Barrier when using the instrument. 

• Safety protectors such as rubber-insulated gloves should be  

worn to prevent electrical shock when using the instrument.

• Do not use this product in a place where an explosive gas or  

vapor is present.

• Do not use the instrument if there is any damage to the casing or 

when the casing is removed. Do not attempt to repair/modify  

the product yourself, as doing so is extremely dangerous.

  Should an abnormality or failure in the product be found,  

contact the vendor from which you purchased the product.

  CAUTION

• The use of this instrument is limited to residential, commercial, 

and light-industrial environments. This instrument may not be 

able to measure accurately if it is near other equipment  

generating strong electromagnetic interference or a strong  

magnetic field caused by large current.

• Do not use the instrument in areas subject to rapid temperature 

fluctuations.

• The clamping JAWS are precision assembled to ensure high 

performance. When using the clamp, do not apply intense  

mechanical shock, vibration, or force to the clamping JAWS.

• If dust or any other foreign matter gets in the clamping JAWS,  

do not close the clamping cores tight. First remove the dust  

and then make sure the clamping cores on both sides close  

smoothly.

Cleaning

To remove dirt, disconnect the lead plugs and gently wipe the outer 

surface with a clean and soft cloth. 

Do not use a chemical agent such as benzine or paint thinner.

Measurement Category

  WARNING

The probe is designed for measurement category II.

(The RATED circuit-to-earth voltage: 600 Vrms)

Do not use the probes for measurements in locations falling under  

Measurement Categories III, and IV.

The probes are designed for measurement category III.

(The RATED circuit-to-earth voltage: 300 Vrms)

Do not use the probes for measurements in location falling under  

Measurement Category IV.

Measurement 

category

Description

Remarks

O

(None, Other)

Other circuits that are not directly  

connected to MEAINS.

Circuits not connected to

a mains power source.

CAT II

For measurement preformed on  

circuits directly connected to a 

low-voltage installation.

Appliances, portable  

equipment, etc.

CAT III

For measurement preformed in a  

building installation.

Distribution board,  

circuit breaker, etc.

CAT IV

For measurement preformed at the  

source of a low-voltage installation.

Overhead wire,  

cable systems, etc.

Measuring Method

To avoid damage to instrument

  CAUTION

Do not apply a current exceeding the maximum allowable  

current, as this may cause damage to the instrument.

1.  Turn the digital multimeter's power on and then set the function  

switch to [AC V].

2.  Connect the lead plugs from the clamp probe to the digital  

multimeter input terminals. In this case, connect the red plug  

to terminal [V], the black plug to terminal [com].

3.  Squeeze on the Open/Close lever to open the clamping JAWS  

and clamp one of the wires to be measured. 

  Make sure that the end of the clamp is closed securely.

4.  Read the indication value of the digital multimeter.

< The current value calculation>

 Current (I)=               =15.00 A

Example When the output voltage is 150.0 mV:

10

150.0

For Precise Measurements

• Clamp only one wire. Clamping a tough rubber-sheathed cable 

and a parallel PVC-cable together disables measurement.

• When performing a measurement, hold the probe so that  

the measured conductor cable runs at the center of the clamp.

• Ensure that the orientation of the clamp to the direction of  

the conductor cable (power source 

 load) is correct as  

shown below, when voltage and current phase related  

measurement. The output waveform will thus be positive and  

the current phase can be correctly measured.

• Do not connect to the output terminals a resistive load  

less than 100 kΩ or a capacitive load over 100 pF. 

  Otherwise, an error may result.

• Ensure that the clamping JAWS are properly closed.

LOAD

SOURCE

Barrier

Open/Close

Lever

JAWS

Conductor cable

Specifications

Item

96001

Measurement range

0 to 400 Arms AC (600 Apk)

Output voltage

0 to 4 Vrms AC (10 mV/A)

Accuracy

Amplitude

±1.5% rdg ± 0.4 mV (20 Hz ≤ f < 40 Hz)

±1.0% rdg ± 0.2 mV (40 Hz ≤ f ≤ 1 kHz)

±(0.8+0.2×f kHz)% rdg  

± (0.2+0.04×f kHz) mV (1 kHz < f ≤ 20 kHz

)

Phase

±3°(45 Hz to 1 kHz)

(for temperature of 23°C±5°C,  

relative humidity of 35 to 75%, and sinewave input)

Temperature coefficient

±0.05% f.s./°C in ranges of 0 to18°C and 

28 to 50°C

Maximum allowed current

See the figure below.

Output impedance

Approximately 30 Ω

Load impedance

100 kΩ minimum//100 pF maximum

Effect of magnetic fields

0.2 A equivalent or less  

(at 400 A/m, 50/60 Hz)

Effect of conductor position

Included in accuracy

The RATED circuit-to-earth 

voltage

600 Vrms AC max.

Withstand voltage

3.7 kVrms AC for one minute  

(across core and casing,  

and across core and output)

Measurable conductor 

diameter

 33 mm max.

Operating temperature and  

humidity ranges

0 to 50°C, 80% RH or less  

(no condensation)

Storage temperature and  

humidity ranges

–20 to 60°C, 90% RH or less  

(no condensation)

External dimensions

Approx. 73 (W) × 130 (H) × 30 (D) mm 

Weight

Approx. 220 g

Output cable length

Approx. 2.5 m 

Accessory

User’s manual …1, Portable case … 1

Safety standards:

EN 61010-1, EN 61010-2-032

Measurement category II

   

(The RATED circuit-to-earth voltage: 600 Vrms)

Measurement category III

   

(The RATED circuit-to-earth voltage: 300 Vrms)

Indoor use, altitude 2000 m or less, pollution degree 2

Insulation class II (Double insulation)

EMC standards:

EN 61326-1 Class B, EN 61326-2-1, EN 55011 Class B  Group 1

Immunity Effectiveness of radiation immunity: 

[Rated ac1% of Maximum output voltage(4 V)] for  

the strength of a radio-frequency electromagnetic field of 3 V/m

Environmental standard:

EU RoHS Directive compliant

For conformity to environmental regulations and/or standards  

other than EU, contact your nearest YOKOGAWA office (PIM113-01Z2).

Maximum allowable current

Maximum allowable current (rms)

20 Hz 40 Hz

1 kHz

2 kHz

5 kHz 10 kHz 20 kHz

Frequency

400 A

300 A

200 A

100 A

0 A

External Dimensions

Cable length: 

approx. 2.5 m

60

57

86

130

30

73

Clamp-on Probe

Unit = mm

Thank you for purchasing our Clamp-on Probe.

This manual describes the specifications and handling 

 

precautions for a Clamp-on Probe.
The following manuals, including this one, are provided as manuals 

for the 96001. Read them along with this manual.

RG 108-E: 

User's Manual (this manual)

IM 00C01C01-01Z1:  Safety manual (European languages)

IM WEEE001E: 

Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment

IM CROHS-96001:  Document for China

Contact information of Yokogawa offices worldwide is 

 

provided on the following sheet.

PIM 113-01Z2: 

Inquiries 

List of worldwide contacts

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