DIGITAL CLAMP ON METER MODEL : 3600
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1. mark turns on Sample rate 3 times per second nominal Operating conditions O C to 50 C at gt 75 RH Noncondensing Storage conditions 20 C to 60 C 80 RH with battery removed Accuracy Accuracy specification at 27 C 5 C less than 75 RH Power Supply Two 1 5 V AAA size battery Battery Life 150 hours typical with carbon zinc Dimensions 215mm H x 80mm W x 40 mm D Weight 280 gms approx Accessories one pair of test leads Two 1 5 V AAA size battery installed Instruction manual Max Jaw Opening 30mm 3 4 1 2 Electrical Specification DC CURRENT Overload Protection 400A 1 5 rdg 5 dgts 1200A DC Max 600A 2 0 rdg 5 dgts for 1 minute AC CURRENT 50 60Hz 40 500Hz Overload Protection 400A 1 75 rdg 3 5 rdg 1000A AC Max 600A 5 dgts 5 dgts for 1 minute AC Voltage Auto Ranging Range 4V 40V 400V 600V Resolution ImV to 1V Accuracy 1 2 rdg 4 dgts on 50 60 Hz 2 rdg 25 dgts on 40 500Hz 4 rdg 5dgts on 600v Input impedance gt 10MQ Over load protection 600V DC or 600V AC rms DC Voltage Auto Ranging Range 400mV 4V 40V 400V 600V Resolution 0 1mV to 1V Accuracy 0 5 rdg 8 dgts on 400mV to 400V 0 7 rdg 2 dgts on 600V Input impedance gt 10MQ Over load protection 600V DC or 600V AC rms Resistance auto ranging Range 40002 4KQ 40KQ 400KQ 4MQ2. fal MY he Be aa DIGITAL CLAMP ON METER MODEL 3600 USER MANUAL SAFETY INFORMATION The following safety information must be observed to insure maximum personal safety during the operation at this meter 1 Do not use the meter if the meter or test leads look damaged or if you suspect that the meter is not operating properly 2 Use caution when working above 60V dc or 30V ac rms Such voltages pose a shock hazard 3 When Using the probes keep your fingers behind the finger guards on the probes 4 Measuring voltage which exceeds the limits of the clamp meter may damage the meter and expose the operator to a shock hazard Always recognize the meter voltage limits as stated on the front of the meter 5 If the equipment is used in a manner not specified by the manufacturer the protection provided the equipment may be impaired SPECIFICATIONS Display 3 digit 4000 counts 9999 counts Frequency mode 40 segments analog bar graph and function units sign annunciators Polarity Automatic positive implied negative polarity indication Overrange 4000 or 4000 Most Significant Digit blinks Low battery indication the is displayed when the battery voltage drops below the operating level Measurement rate 2 sec nominal 1 sec Capacitance and Frequency mode 20 sec Analog display Operating Environment 0 C to 40 C at lt 70 relative humidity Storage Temperature 2
3. Connect the red test lead to the jack and the black test lead to the COM jack 2 Set the Function Range switch to the gt position 3 Turn off power to the circuit under test 4 Touch probes to the diode A forward voltage drop is about 0 6V typical for a silicon diode 5 Reverse probes If the diode is good 4000 is displayed If the diode is shorted 000 or another number is displayed 6 If the diode is open 4000 is displayed in both directions Frequency Measurements 1 Set the Function Range switch to the Hz position 2 Connect the red test lead to the jack and the black test lead to the COM jack 3 Connect the test leads to the point of measurement and read the frequency from the display 11 Capacitance Measurements 1 Set the Function Range switch to the range 2 Connect the test leads to the jack and the black test lead to the COM jack 3 Connect the red test lead to the capacitor and read the capacitance directly from the display MAINTENANCE WARNING Remove test leads before changing battery or performing any servicing Battery Replacemeat Power is supplied by a 9 volt transistor battery NEDA 1604 IEC 6F22 The appears on the LCD display when replacement is needed To replace the battery remove the two screws from the back of the meter and lift off the battery cover Remove the batt
4. Select frequency or duty cycle by pressing Hz Duty button 4 Connect the test leads across the source or load under measurement a ACV position for line ferquency measurement Sensitivity 2V Ferquency range 40 Hz to 500Hz Duty cycle 10 to 90 Overload protection 1000V DC or 750V AC peak 1 Set the rotary switch at y 11 2 Connect test lead in to the input jack 3 Select ACV range by pressing select button 4 Select frequency or duty cycle by pressing Hz Duty button 5 Connect the test leads across the source or load under measurment 3 MAINTENANCE WARNING Remove test leads before changing battery performing any servicing Never operate instrument unless bottom cover is closed TROUBLE SHOOTING If there appears to be s malfunction during the operation of the meter the following steps should be performed in order to isolate the cause of the problem 1 Check the battery 2 Review the operating instructions for possible mistakes in operating procedure 3 Inspect and test the Test Probes for a broken or intermittent connection BATTERY REPLACEMENT When the low battery symbol is displayed on LCD replace the old battery with new battery A Turn the power off and remove the test leads from the clamp meter Remove the screw of the battery compartment Slide off the battery compartment Remove the old battery Insert new battery mmoO D Replace the battery compartme
5. 0 C to 60 C 0 to 80 R H with battery removed from meter Accuracy Stated accuracy at 23 C 5 C lt 75 relative humidity Safety According to EN61010 1 protection class II over voltage category CAT III 600V pollution degree 2 Auto Power off 30minutes after rotary switch or mode changes Clamp jaw According to EN61010 2 032 CAT IV 600V Power single standard 9 volt battery NEDA 1604 JIS 006P IEC 6F22 Battery life 150 hours typical with carbon zinc Dimensions 250mm H x 100mm W x 46mm D Weight Approx 380g including battery Accessories One pair test 1eads 9V battery installed 3 2 DC VOLTS Ranges 400mV 4V 40V 400V 600V Resolution 100uV Accuracy ranges 0 25 rdg 1dgt on 400mV to 400V 0 25 rdg 3dgts on 600V Input impedance gt 10MQ Overload protection 600VDC or AC rms AC VOLTS True RMS 50Hz 500Hz Ranges 4V 40V 400V 600V Resolution gt ImV Accuracy 0 75 rdg 4dgts on 50 60Hz 2 0 rdg 4dgts on 40 500Hz Input impedance gt 10MQ Effect Reading 100 3999 Overload protection G00VDC or 600VAC rms RESISTANCE Ranges 400Q 4KQ 40KQ 400KQ 4000KQ 40MQ Accuracy ranges 0 3 rdg 5dgts on 4000 0 3 rdg 1dgt on 4KQ to 400KQ 0 5 rdg 1dgt on 4000KQ 2 0 rdg 4dgts on 40MQ Open circuit volts 0 4Vdc Overload protection 600VDC or AC rms CONTINUITY Audible indication less than 4002 200 Overload
6. 40MQ Resolution 0 1Q to 0 01MQ Accuracy 0 75 rdg 8 dgts on 40022 to 400KQ 1 0 rdg 6 dgts on 4MQ 2 0 rdg 4 dgts on 40MQ Open Circuit Volts 0 4V DC Over load protection 600V DC or AC rms Diode test Test Current 1 0 mA 0 6 mA Accuracy 3 0 rdg 3 dgts only for refrence Open circuit volts 3 0V DC typical Overload protection 600V DC or AC rms Continuity Audiable indication less than 40Q 20 Overload protection 600V DC or AC rms Frequency Auto Ranging Ranges 100Hz 1KHz 10KHz 100KHZz 500KHz Resolution 0 1 Hz to 0 1 KHz Accuracy 0 3 rdg 2 dots Sensitivity 3 0V rms min Effect reading 10 9999 Overload protection 200V DC or AC rms Duty Cycle auto ranging Range 1 to 90 Accuracy 0 5 rdg 5 dots Resolution 0 1 Overload protection 200V DC or AC rms 2 OPERATION 1 Before taking only measurements read the safety in information section Always examine the instrument for deamage contamination excessive dirt grease etc and defeets Examine the test leads for cracked or frayed insulation If any abnormal conditions exist do not at ettempt to make any measurement 2 Data Hold Button Press data hold button to toggle in and out of data hold mode in the data hold mode the HOLD annunciator is displayed 3 Select Button In amp Range it will select DCV or ACV function in Q gt range it wi
7. ay e Make sure that the offset value caused by the residual magetism is still removed If the new offset value is produced remove it with the zero button and make a new measurement again according to the c amp d If the current to be measured is larger than the current measured before or the direction of current changes the new offset value will be produced 9 AC Current a Set the Function Range switch to the ACA range b Press the trigger to open transformer jaws clamp onto completely closed Read the current directly on the display It is recommended that the conductor be placed at the center of the close jaws for maximum accuracy B DC AC Voltage Measurements 10 WARNING Maximum input for DCV is 600V and for ACV is 600V Do not attempt to take any voltage measurement that exceeds the limits Exceeding the limits could couse electrical shock and damage to the clamp meter 8 11 DC Voltage a Set the rotary switch at range b Insert the testleads into the input jack c Connect the test probe in parallel to the circuit to be measured d Read the measured value from the LCD display 12 AC Voltage a Set the rotary switch at x range O Select ACV by pressing selcet button O Insert the test tead in to the input jack Connect the test probe in parallel to the circuit to be measured d e Read the measured value form the LCD display WARNING Before taking any in ci
8. ecording mode when a new minimum value is exceed the actual minimum readings or a new maximum value Is overload the minimum or maximum value will held on the display but the analog display continues to be active AC current ranges without MIN MAX function A ZERO Button Press AZERO button to enter the Relative mode the AZERO annunciator turn on zero the display and store the displayed reading as a reference value Press and hold down the AZERO button for 2 seconds to exit the relative mode RANGE Button Press RANGE button to select the Manual Range mode and turn off the AUTO annunciator The meter remains in the range it was in when manual ranging was selected In the Manual Range mode each time you press RANGE button the range and the input range annunciator increments and a new value is displayed To exit the Manual Range mode and return to autoranging press and hold down RANGE button for 2 seconds The AUTO annunciator turns back on Voltage Measurements 1 Connect the red test lead to the V jack and the black test lead to the COM jack 2 Set the Function Range switch to the desired voltage range AC or DC The meter will automatically select the best voltage range 3 Connect the test leads to the device or circuit being measured 4 For dc a sign is displayed for negative polarity positive polarity is implied Current Measurements 1 Set the Func
9. ery from battery contacts Cleaning Periodically wipe the case with a damp cloth and detergent do not use abrasives or solvents 12 DC AC CLAMP METER Lelie MODEL 3690AUTO USER MANUAL FRONT PANEL CONTROLS 2 1 2 4 2 3 2 5 2 10 C l 2 2 2 11 2 12 2 8 2 1 Transformer Jaw This is used to sense the current signal To measure DC AC current conductor must be enclosed by the jaw 2 2 Transformer Trigger This is used to open the jaw 2 3 Function selector switch This is use to select the function user desired such as DCA ACA ohm continuity diode and Hz 2 4 Data Hold Button 2 5 Zero Button 2 6 LCD This is a 33 4 digit liquid crystal display with maximum indication of 4000 counts 2 7 Low Battery Symbol When this Symbol appears it means the battery voltage drops below the minimum required voltage Refer to section V for battery replacement 1 2 2 8 VQ Hz gt F Input Terminal This terminal is used as 1 SPECIFICATIONS abled ohm continuity diode and frequency 1 1 General Specifications Display 3 digit liquit crystal display LCD 2 9 COM Terminal This terminal is used as common reference Max reading 4000 counts Input Polarity Automatic Positive implied 2 10 Hz Duty Button negative polarity indication 2 41 Range Button Zero adjustment Automatic Over range indication OL or OL 2 12 Select Button Low battery E
10. he standard equipment used in this calibration are traceable to the National Standards MECO METERS PVT LTD Block 9 Plot 270 2nd Floor Rup Udey Niwas Sion E Mumbai 400 022 INDIA Correspondance Address Plot No EL 1 MIDC Electronic Zone TTC Industrial Area Mahape Navi Mumbai 400710 INDIA Tel 0091 22 27673311 16 27673300 Board Fax 0091 22 27673310 27673330 E mail sales mecoinst com Web www mecoinst com o SR NO 6 Measuring voltage which exceeds the limits of the clamp meter may damage the meter and expose the operator to a shock CHECKED BY hazard Always recognize the meter voltage limits as stated on the DATE meter 13 MODEL NO I 4 NOTE NOTE 15 16
11. ll select resistance or diode or continuity function 4 Range Button Press Range button to select the manual range mode and turn off the Auto annunciator The meter remains in the range it was in when manual ranging was selected In the manual range mode Each time you press Range button the range and the input range annunciator in crements and a new value is displayed To exit the manual range mode and return to autoranging press and hold down Range button for 2 seconds The auto annunciator turns back on 5 Zero Button Press Azero button to enter the relative mode the Azero annunciator turn on zero the display and store the displayed reading as a refrenece value press and hold down the Azero button for 2 seconds to exit the reative mode 6 Hz Duty Button In ACV range it will select ACV HZ Duty function in Hz range it will select Hz Duty function A DC AC Current Measurements 7 WARNING Make sure that all the test leads are disconnected from the meter s terminal for current measurement 8 DC Current a Set the rotary switch at DCA range b Push the zero button to stop the reading at zero for one second If the reading is not stopped at zero release the button a while and push it again c Press the trigger to open the jaw and fully enclose the conductor to be mesured No air gap is allowed between the two half jaws d Read the measured value from the LCD displ
12. make any measurements Button Press button to toggle in and out of the Data Hold mode except if you are already in the MIN MAX Record ing mode In the Data Hold mode the HOLD annunciator is dis played and the last reading is held on the display the beeper emits a tone Pressing MIN MAX button when you are in the Data Hold mode causes you to exit Data Hold and en ter the MIN MAX Recording mode In the MIN MAX Recording mode press HOLD button to stop the recording of readings press HOLD again to re sume recording PEAK HOLD Button only AC current ranges 40 60HZz Press PEAK button two times to toggle in and out of PEAK Hold mode In the PEAK Hold mode the HOLDIR annunciator is displayed Accuracy 10 readind re sidual offset 10dgts effect reading 80 4000 MIN MAX button Press MIN MAX button to enter the MIN MAX Recording mode The minimum maximum values are then reset to the present input the readings are stored in memory and the HOLD annunciator turns on Push the button to cycle through the minimum MIN maximum MAX and present readings The MIN or MAX annunciator turns on to indicate what value is being displayed In the MIN MAX Recording mode press HOLD button to stop the recording of readings press again to restart recording If recording is stopped the minimum maximum or present values and analog display are frozen In the MIN MAX R
13. nt and secure the screw 12 PRECAUTION 1 Observe all safety rules while making measurements CAUTION should be exercised when making measurements since dangerous voltages can be present in normally safe circuit or areas 2 If this instrument is NOT going to be operated for an extended period remove the battery since damage can result from leakage 4 SAFETY RULES The following safety information must be observed to ensure maximum personal safety during the operation of this meter 1 Do not use the meter if the meter or test leads look damaged or if you suspect that the meter is nat operating properly 2 This clamp meter is designed to take current measurements on circuit with a maximum voltage difference of 500VAC between any conductor and ground potential Using the instrument for current measurements on circuit above this voltage may cause electric shock instrument damage or damage to the equipment under test 3 Turn off power to the circuit under test before cutting unsoldering or breaking the circuit Small amounts of current can be dangerous 4 Use caution when working above 60V DC or 30V AC rms Such Voltages pose a shock hazard 5 When using the probes keep your fingers behind the finger guards on the probes MECO Certificate of Calibration We hereby certify that this product has been calibrated and found to be in accordance with the applicable SPECIFICATIONS and STANDARDS Accuracies of t
14. protection 600VDC or AC rms DIODE TEST Test current 1 0mA 0 6mA Accuracy 3 0 rdg 3dgts Open circuit volts 3 0Vdc typical Overload protection 600VDC or AC rms FREQUENCY Autoranging Ranges 100Hz 1kHz 10KHz 100kHz 500kHz Resolution 0 01Hz Accuracy 0 1 rdg 2dgts Sensitivity 2 0Vrms min Effect reading 10 9999 Overload protection 600VDC or AC rms CAPACITANCE Ranges 4nF 40nF 400nF 4uF 40uF Accuracy 3 0 rdg 20dgts on4n Frange use AZERO 3 0 rdg 4dgts on 40nF to 20uF ranges 6 0 rdg 4dgts above 20uF Overload protection 600VDC or AC rms DC CURRENT Put conductor at the center of the jaws Ranges 400A 1200A Resolution 100mA Accuracy 1 5 rdg 5dgts 700A to 1200A 2 0 rdg 5dgts Overload protection 1200Adc max for 1 minute AC CURRENT True RMS 40Hz 500Hz Put conduc tor at the center of the jaws Ranges 400A 1000A Resolution 100mA Accuracy 1 75 rdg 5dgts on 50Hz 60Hz 3 5 rdg 5dgts on 40Hz 500Hz 700A to 1000A 50Hz 60Hz Overload protection 1000Aac max for 1 minute 2 5 rdg 5dgts OPERATION Before taking any measurements read the Safety Infor mation Section Always examine the instrument for dam age contamination excessive dirt grease etc and de fects Examine the test leads for cracked or frayed insula tion If any abnormal conditions exist do not attempt to
15. rcuit resistance measurement remove power from the circuit being tested and discharge all the capacitors 13 Resistance a Setthe rotary switch at Q gt range b Insert the test lead in to the input jack c Ifthe resistance being measured is connected to a circuit turn off power to the circuit being tested and discharge all the capacitors d Connect test lead across the resistance being measured When meansuring high resistance be sure not contact adjacent points even if insulated because some insulator have a relatively low insulation resistance causing the measured resistance to be lower than the actual resistance e Read resistance value on digital display If a high resistance value is shunted by a large value of capacitace allow 9 display to stabilize 14 Diode a Setthe rotary switch at Q gt range Select gt by pressing select button c Insert the test lead in to the input jack d Trun off power to the circuit under test e Touch probes to the diode A forward voltage drop is about 0 6V typical for a silicon diode f If the digital display reads over range OL reverse the lead connections The placement of the test leads when the forweard reading is displayed indicates the orientation of the diode The red lead is positive and the black lead is negative If overrange OL is display with both lead connection the juction is open if a low reading less than 1000 is obtained
16. tion Range switch to the desired highest 1000AAC or 1200A DC range In DC current measurement use AZERO button offset the residual magnetic of the jaws 2 Press the trigger to open transformer jaws and clamp onto one conductor only Read the current directly on the display It is recommended that the conductor be placed at the center of the closed jaws for maximum accuracy 3 When the reading is lower than 400 counts set the range switch to the next lower range position For maximum accuracy select the lower range possible without overranging the meter Resistance Measurements 1 Set the Function Range switch to the resistance range 2 Remove power from the equipment under test 3 Connect the red test lead to the jack and the black test lead to the COM jack 4 Touch the probes to the test points In ohms the value indicated in the display is the measured value of resistance WARNING The accuracy of the functions might be slightly affected when exposed to a radiated electromagnetic field environment e g radio telephone or similar 10 Continuity Measurements 1 Set the Function Range switch to the position 2 Remove power from the equipment under test 3 Connect the red test lead to the jack and the black test lead to the COM jack 4 Touch the probes to the test points the beeper sounds continuously if the resistance is less than 40Q Diode Tests 1
17. with both lead conncetion the junction is shorted internally or if junction is measured in a Circuit the junction is shunted by a resistance less than 1kQ in the letter case the junction must be disconnected form the circuit in order to verify its opertion 15 Continuty a Set the rotary switch at Q gt range Select by pressing select button c Insert the test lead in to the input jack Connect the test lead to the test points the beeper sounds conninuosly If the resistance is less than 409 16 Frequency a Set the rotary switch at Hz range b Insert the test lead in to the input jack c Connect the test lead to the points of measurement and read the frquency form the display 10 17 Duty Cycle a Set the rotary switch at Hz range oy Select duty cycle by pressing Hz Duty button O Insert the test lead in to the input jack d Conncet the test lead to the points of measured and read duty cycle from the display 18 Frequency amp Duty Cycle measurement There are 2 positions for frequency amp duty cycle measurment a Hz position not for line frequency measurement b ACV position for line frequency measurement a Hz position not for line frequency measurment Sensitivity 3V Frequency range 100 Hz to 500KHz Duty cycle 1 to 90 Overload protection 200V DC or AC peak 1 Set the rotary switch at Hz 2 Connect test lead in to the input jack 3
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