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A 1398 PQA Iron Current Clamp 

Safety and operational considerations 

 

Markings on the A 1398 PQA: 
 

Symbol 

Description 

 

Read the Instruction manual with special care to safety operation«.  
The symbol requires an action! 

 

Do not apply around or remove from HAZARDOUS LIVE conductors.

 

 

Mark on your equipment certifies that it meets requirements of all 
subjected EU regulations.

 

 

This equipment should be recycled as electronic waste.

 

 

Standards applied 

The A 1398 PQA Iron Current Clamp is manufactured and tested in accordance with the following 
regulations: 
 

Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) 
EN 61326 - 1

 

Electrical equipment for measurement, control and laboratory use 
– EMC requirements – Part 1: General requirements 

EN 61326 - 2 - 2 

Electrical equipment for measurement, control and laboratory use 
–  EMC  requirements  –  Part  2-2:  Particular  requirements  -  Test 
configurations, operational conditions and performance criteria for 
portable  test,  measuring  and  monitoring  equipment  used  in  low-
voltage distribution systems 

Safety (LVD)

 

EN 61010 - 1  

Safety  requirements  for  electrical  equipment  for  measurement, 
control and laboratory use 

– Part 1: General requirements 

EN 61010 - 2 - 032  

Safety  requirements  for  electrical  equipment  for  measurement, 
control and laboratory use 

– Part 2-032: Particular requirements for 

hand-held and hand-manipulated current sensors for electrical test 
and measurement 

 

 

 

 

 
Note about EN and IEC standards: 

 

Text of this manual contains references to European standards. All standards of EN 
6XXXX (e.g. EN 61010) series are equivalent to IEC standards with the same number 
(e.g. IEC 61010) and differ only in amended parts required by European harmonization 
procedure. 

Содержание A 1398 PQA

Страница 1: ...Iron Current Clamp A 1398 PQA Instruction manual Version 1 1 1 Code No 20 753 248 ...

Страница 2: ...eclares that the A 1398 PQA is in compliance with subjected EU directives The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at the following internet address https www metrel si DoC 2021 METREL The trade names Metrel Smartec Eurotest Auto Sequence are trademarks registered in Europe and other countries No part of this publication may be reproduced or utilized in any form or by any mea...

Страница 3: ...e of contents 1 General Description 4 Typical applications 4 2 Safety and operational considerations 5 Warnings and notes 5 Standards applied 6 3 Current clamp operation 7 4 Inspection 8 5 Cleaning 8 6 Service and Calibration 8 7 Technical specifications 9 ...

Страница 4: ...mps Typical applications Power Quality Measurement The A 1398 PQA current clamps have linear response through wide frequency bandwidth Therefore they are well suited for Power Quality auditing EN 50160 or troubleshooting Particularly for o Current distortion measurement o Inrush measurement o Functional testing of appliances machines etc High precision and measurement range up to 20A can cover mos...

Страница 5: ...Before each use inspect the A 1398 PQA Iron Current Clamp and its latching system for any damage Pay particular attention to the insulation surrounding the jaw Look for cracks or missing portions of the clamp housing or output cable insulation Also look for loose or weakened components Don t use current sensor if the wear indicator of the cable connection is visible Do not use a clamp that is crac...

Страница 6: ...ical equipment for measurement control and laboratory use EMC requirements Part 2 2 Particular requirements Test configurations operational conditions and performance criteria for portable test measuring and monitoring equipment used in low voltage distribution systems Safety LVD EN 61010 1 Safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement control and laboratory use Part 1 General requi...

Страница 7: ...ed Make sure that probe jaws are tightly closed around the conductor s In the case of measuring current near live naked conductor s remove electrical power from wires before clamping follow the requirements of EN 50191 Figure 2 Current clamps A 1398 PQA connection to the measuring instrument Step 3 Select Phase and Neutral clamps to Smart Clamp in Connection setup menu on your instrument Step 4 Ob...

Страница 8: ...a soft cloth slightly moistened with soapy water or alcohol Then leave the A 1398 PQA to dry totally before use Warnings Do not use liquids based on petrol or hydrocarbons Do not spill cleaning liquid over the A 1398 PQA 6 Service and Calibration It is essential that your clamp is regularly calibrated in order to guarantee the technical specification listed in this Instruction manual We recommend ...

Страница 9: ...imensions W x H x L 27 mm x 52 mm x 170 mm Weight 340 g Safety specification Over voltage category No CAT can be used on insulated conductors in 300 V CAT II Pollution degree 2 Degree of protection IP 40 EMC Emission Class B Immunity Portable equipment Environment conditions Working temperature range 10 C 50 C Storage temperature range 20 C 60 C Humidity range 0 RH 80 RH Reference temperature rang...

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