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CURRENT PROBES

AmpFlex

®

Flexible 

AC Current 

Probe

User Manual

E N G L I S H

Содержание 1000-24-1-1

Страница 1: ...CURRENT PROBES AmpFlex Flexible AC Current Probe User Manual E N G L I S H ...

Страница 2: ...742 2346 This documentation is provided as is without warranty of any kind express implied or otherwise Chauvin Arnoux Inc has made every reasonable effort to ensure that this documentation is accurate but does not warrant the accuracy or completeness of the text graphics or other information contained in this documentation Chauvin Arnoux Inc shall not be liable for any damages special indirect in...

Страница 3: ...ested at the time of purchase or obtained by returning the instrument to our repair and calibration facility for a nominal charge The recommended calibration interval for this instrument is 12 months and begins on the date of receipt by the customer For recalibration please use our calibration services Refer to our repair and calibration section at www aemc com Serial Catalog Model Please fill in ...

Страница 4: ...ISE MEASUREMENTS 11 14 3 3 TYPICAL RESPONSE CURVES 15 16 4 SPECIFICATIONS 17 4 1 COMMON SPECIFICATION 18 4 1 1 Electrical 18 4 1 2 Environmental Specifications 18 4 1 3 Mechanical Specifications 19 4 1 4 Sensor Specifications 19 4 1 5 Material Specifications 20 4 1 6 Safety Specifications 20 4 2 INSTRUMENT COMPATIBILITY 20 5 MAINTENANCE 21 5 1 BATTERY REPLACEMENT 21 5 2 CLEANING 21 5 3 REPAIR AND ...

Страница 5: ... the user manual before using the instrument This symbol refers to a type B current sensor Do not apply around or remove from HAZARDOUS LIVE conductors without additional protective means de energizing the circuit or wearing protective clothing suitable for high voltage work Definition of Measurement Categories CAT CAT IV corresponds to measurements taken at the source of low voltage installations...

Страница 6: ...rcuit before wrapping the AmpFlex around bare conductors bus bars or near live parts Do not wrap on live conductors ALWAYS connect the electronic module to the display device before wrapping the AmpFlex around the sample being tested ALWAYS inspect the module sensor sensor cable and output terminals prior to use Replace any defective parts immediately Use only factory parts NEVER use the AmpFlex o...

Страница 7: ... not use magnetic cores like standard transformers The transformation principle is based on an air core It presents virtually no load to the system under test has a low phase shift has excellent frequency response and cannot be damaged by overloads The sensor assembly is waterproof and insulated for 600V CAT IV 1000V CAT III The AmpFlex meets EN 61010 1 is CE marked and is designed with materials ...

Страница 8: ...ommon Black Banana Plug 3 Power ON Indicator Green LED 4 Overload Indicator Red LED 5 Range Selection Switch 6 AmpFlex Connector Latch 7 Flexible Sensor Diameter 0 5 12 5mm 8 Lead from Sensor to Module 6 5ft 2m 9 Electronic Module Descriptive Label on Back Case range model etc ...

Страница 9: ...010 CE Mark Waterproof sensor 9V battery for typical 150 hour continuous operation Shape Memory for custom pre shaping of sensor before use no drooping Very high frequency response Low phase shift for power Insensitive to DC measures only AC component on DC AC signals Excellent linearity Lightweight 2 4 ACCESSORIES Banana Female BNC Male Adapter Cat 2118 46 For connection of the AmpFlex to SLII Mo...

Страница 10: ...mm 2112 48 3000 24 2 1 300 3000A 10 1mV A 24 610mm 8 190mm 2113 05 3000 36 2 1 300 3000A 10 1mV A 36 910mm 11 290mm 2112 00 3000 48 2 1 300 3000A 10 1mV A 48 1220mm 15 390mm 2112 01 6000 36 2 0 1 600 6000A 1 0 1mV A 36 910mm 11 290mm 2113 21 30000 24 2 0 1 3000 30 000A 1 0 1mV A 24 610mm 8 190mm 2113 33 All AmpFlex models are designed to be used with recorders or power analyzers with a voltage AC ...

Страница 11: ... if reading 2 59V with the 10mV A output range the current flowing through the probe is 2590mV 10 259A For best accuracy carefully center the conductor inside the flexible core and avoid if possible the proximity of other conductors which may create noise and interference particularly near the latch True RMS measurements are obtained when the AmpFlex is connected to a True RMS meter Note that the ...

Страница 12: ... low currents the AmpFlex may be wrapped several times around the conductor Divide your reading by the number of turns for the actual measurement see Figure 4 The overall measurement accuracy is the sum of the AmpFlex accuracy and the displaying instrument accuracy Figure 2 For best accuracy center the AmpFlex ...

Страница 13: ...CISE MEASUREMENTS CONTINUED The AmpFlex may be doubled around the conductor to be measured to double the output see Figures 3 and 4 to show the different values on a DMM while measuring 250Aac Figure 3 One turn around a conductor carrying 250Aac ...

Страница 14: ...14 AmpFlex Current Probe TIPS FOR MAKING PRECISE MEASUREMENTS CONTINUED Double the turns to double the output in low current applications or for higher sensitivity Figure 4 ...

Страница 15: ... 100 kHz Typical Accuracy vs Frequency 100 A 1 mV A Output Frequency 0 00 1 00 2 00 3 00 4 00 5 00 6 00 7 00 1 Hz 10 Hz 100 Hz 1000 Hz 10 kHz 100 kHz Typical Accuracy vs Frequency 100 A 10 mV A Frequency 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 0 1 A 0 5 A 1 A 5 A 10 A 100 A 20 A 3000 A 10 kA 30 kA Typical Accuracy per Range to 100 A Amps ...

Страница 16: ...Hz 10 kHz 100 kHz Current Derating Curve I 3000 A Frequency Amps 30 kA 25 kA 20 kA 15 kA 10 kA 5 kA 0 A 100 Hz 1000 Hz 10 kHz 100 kHz Current Derating Curve I 3000 A Frequency Amps 5 0 5 10 15 20 25 1 Hz 10 Hz 100 Hz 1000 Hz 10 kHz 100 kHz Typical Phase Shift vs Frequency 200 A 1 mV A Output Frequency Degrees ...

Страница 17: ...3000A 300 3000A 3000 30000A 600 6000A Measurement Range 5 to 3000A 5 to 3000A 5 30000A 5 to 6000A Accuracy 1 200mA 1 200mA 1 1A 1 500mA Output Signal 1mV A 10mV A or 1mV A 1mV A or 0 1mV A 1mV A or 0 1mV A Crest Factor mid range 3 0 3 0 3 0 10 Phase Shift 50 60Hz 0 7 0 7 0 5 0 5 Residual Noise 200mA 200mA 1A 500mA Reference Conditions 25 C 5 K 20 to 75 RH 1 minute warm up battery at 9V 0 5V conduc...

Страница 18: ... typical 4 max Influence of shape of sensor Oblong shape 0 2 typical 1 max Common Mode Rejection 100dB typical 80dB min 4 1 2 Environmental Specifications Operating Temperature Range 14 to 131 F 10 to 55 C Storage Temperature Range 40 to 158 F 40 to 70 C Influence of Temperature Sensor 14 to 194 F 10 to 90 C 0 15 per 18 F 10 C typical 0 5 per 18 F 10 C max Module 14 to 131 F 10 to 55 C 0 15 per 18...

Страница 19: ...ctronic Module 4 9 x 2 5 x 1 1 124 x 64 x 28mm Weight AmpFlex 24 with battery 0 74 lb AmpFlex 36 with battery 0 89 lb AmpFlex 48 with battery 0 95 lb Connection Cable Length sensor to module 6 5ft 2m Colors Red sensor with dark gray connector and module black connection cable sensor to module Drop Test Per IEC 68 2 32 Vibration Per IEC 68 2 6 Mechanical Shock Per IEC 68 2 27 Weatherproofing Module...

Страница 20: ...etic Compatibility Immunity meets BF EN 61326 1 Industrial environment category Electrostatic discharge meets EN 61000 4 2 8kV in air level 3 class B 4kV on contact level 2 class B 10V m radiated electromagnetic field in line with EN 61000 4 3 class B Rapid transients in line with EN 61000 4 4 1kV level 2 class B Electric shocks in line with EN 61000 4 5 6kV class B 4 2 INSTRUMENT COMPATIBILITY Th...

Страница 21: ... REPLACEMENT If the power ON indicator green LED blinks or does not light up replace the battery Remove the AmpFlex from any circuit before replacing the battery To replace the battery open rear case replace battery and reassemble The green LED should go on when the module is turned on 5 2 CLEANING It is important to keep the probe sensor latch mating surfaces clean and prevent foreign bodies from...

Страница 22: ...alibration traceable to N I S T includes calibration certificate plus recorded calibration data Ship to Chauvin Arnoux Inc d b a AEMC Instruments 15 Faraday Drive Dover NH 03820 USA Phone 800 945 2362 Ext 360 603 749 6434 Ext 360 Fax 603 742 2346 or 603 749 6309 E mail repair aemc com Or contact your authorized distributor Costs for repair standard calibration and calibration traceable to N I S T ...

Страница 23: ...r provided we have your warranty registration information on file or a proof of purchase AEMC Instruments will repair or replace the faulty material at their discretion REGISTER ONLINE AT www aemc com 5 6 WARRANTY REPAIRS What you must do to return an Instrument for Warranty Repair First request a Customer Service Authorization Number CSA by phone or by fax from our Service Department see address ...

Страница 24: ...03 22 99 MAN 100122 v26 Chauvin Arnoux Inc d b a AEMC Instruments 15 Faraday Drive Dover NH 03820 USA Phone 603 749 6434 Fax 603 742 2346 www aemc com ...

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