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1. ala sovsoke WIDE KHz TRMS LEAKAGE CURRENT METER CORK i Jaw assembly 1 10 28mm Safety barrier anti slip guard Lever for jaw opening closing Backlight Max hold and Zero buttons LCD display COM Black and Positive Red input terminal iack Shop for AEMC products at GrOUNd TesterStore comrands aemc_instuments 1 877 766 5412 8 Rotary range selector switch Clamp on Meter Model 565 2 3 LCD Display AUTO HOLD ZERO N MAX aKO IOC LOLOL 50 60Hz WIDE KHz Auto off Indicator AC DC Auto Range Max Hold Data Hold Zero Indicator Continuity and Resistance Voltage Indicator mAA Current Indicator Frequency Indicator 50 60Hz WIDE Filter Indicator OL Overrange Shop for AEMC products at GrOUNd TesterStore combrands aemc_instuments 1 877 766 5412 Clamp on Meter Model 565 2 4 Button Functions 2 4 1 HOLD Button This button has two functions First Function HOLD feature This function locks holds the present displayed value e To activate press the HOLD button during the mea surement The HOLD symbol appears and the mea surement is locked To deactivate press the HOLD button again Second Function Frequency Selector feature When high frequencies from equipment such as invert ers are presented in the circuit under test this instrument measures AC current not just for only 50Hz or 60Hz but harmonic frequency as well To elimina
2. MAINTENANCE 5 1 A Warning Remove the test leads from any input and sample before opening the case Remove the clamp from any circuit Do not operate the clamp on probe without a battery case cover To avoid electrical shock do not attempt to perform any servicing unless you are qualified to do so To avoid electrical shock and or damage to the instru ment do not get water or other foreign agents into the probe 5 2 Cleaning Shop for AEMC products at GrOUNd TesterStore comrands aemc_instruments 1 877 766 5412 To clean the probe wipe the case with a damp cloth and mild detergent Do not use abrasives or solvents Do not get water inside the case This may lead to electrical shock or damage to the instrument Thoroughly dry all parts before using again 24 Clamp on Meter Model 565 5 3 Battery Replacement The E symbol will appear on the LCD display when the voltage drops below proper operating range This indi cates that the batteries need to be changed It is recommended to replace both batteries at the same time The meter must be in the OFF position and discon nected from any circuit or input e Place the meter face down and loosen the battery cover screw with a flat head screwdriver Replace the batteries with two fresh 1 5V AAA LRO3 batteries e Replace the battery compartment cover and tighten down the screw Shop for AEMC products at Ground TesterStore comrands aemc_instument
3. 5 Resistance Measurement e Turn the rotary range switch to the Q range e Insert the red test lead to the red input jack and the black lead to the black COM input jack Bring the test probe tips into contact with the sample under test A WARNING When testing Resistance make sure that there is no power in the tested sample or circuit dead circuit Also make sure the cur rent is fully discharged This may be checked by using the voltage functions pee soov car m 100a Press 25ec Soron noo TRMS LEAKAGE CURRENT METER con A Shop for AEMC products at Ground TesterStore combrands aemc_instuments 1 877 766 5412 20 Clamp on Meter Model 565 4 6 Continuity Measurement e Turn the rotary range switch to the Q range Insert red test lead to the red input jack and the black lead to the black COM input jack Bring the test probe tips into contact with the sample under test e Ifthe resistance is less than 40Q the beeper emits a continuous sound A WARNING When testing Continuity make sure that there is no power in the tested sample or circuit dead circuit Also make sure the current is fully discharged This may be checked by using the voltage functions Short circuit with beep en Open circuit no beep i Shop for AEMC products at Grou
4. Shop for AEMC products at GrOUNd TesterStore comrands aemc_instuments 1 877 766 5412 10 Clamp on Meter Model 565 AC Voltage TRMs Range Res Accuracy Max 1 0 Rdg 5cts 50 to 60Hz 600V 0 1V_ 1 2 Rdg 5cts 50 to 500Hz 660Vrms 2 5 Rdg 5cts 500 to 3kHz Max Voltage to Ground 600V Input Impedance 1MQ lt 50pF DC Voltage Range Res Accuracy Max 600V 0 1V 1 Rdg 3cts 660Vrms Input Impedance 1MQ Hz Frequency Auto ranging Function Range Res Sensitivity Accuracy Oto 100Hz 0 1Hz A Hz 10mArms min 100 to 1kHz 1Hz 0 5 Rdg O to 100Hz 0 1Hz 2cts V Hz 5Vrms min 100 to 1kHz 1Hz Max Protection 660Vrms 150Arms Resistance Ohms Q Range Res Accuracy Test Voltage Overload 1kQ 0 1Q 1 Rdg 3cts 3 3Vpc max 660Vrms Continuity Range Res Buzzer Test Voltage Overload 1kQ 0 10 lt 350 25Q 3 3Vpcmax 660Vrms Overload L is displayed and buzzer will sound Shop for AEMC products at Ground TesterStore comrands aemc_instuments 1 877 766 5412 MAX Sample Rate 100 ms Power Supply Two 1 5V AAA LRO3 alkaline batteries Clamp on Meter Model 565 11 Low Battery Indication The FE symbol is displayed when battery is below the required voltage Battery Life 45 hrs approx Auto Power Off 10 minutes approx with over ride 3 2 Mechanical Specific
5. is possible through special jaw construction and in particular critical shield ing of the jaws At low measurement levels shielding out noise is critical for low sensitivity accuracy and stability Leakage current may be measured on a ground conduc tor and through the vector sum on multi conductors On a grounded system clamp around the two or three con ducting legs not the ground conductor The vector sum of the load currents will cancel out leaving the leakage current measured The user may also use the Model 565 as a standard clamp on meter to 100Arms plus standard Vac Vpc ranges resistance and continuity with a buzzer In mAac and Aac the user can activate a low pass filter to ignore all currents other than 50 60Hz In this mode only the fundamental signal is measured The difference between the full frequency signal WIDE displayed on LCD and Filtered mode 50 60Hz displayed on LCD essentially corresponds to the current attributable to Harmonics The Model 565 is ergonomic in design and fits well in the hand Also one hand operation is possible The jaw size is compact yet designed to accommodate most known PAET e wee be AW Aaa i aa Shop for AEMC products at G roundTesterSto F com brands aemc_instruments 1 877 766 5412 Clamp on Meter Model 565 5 2 2 Model 565 Control Features 6 ak ON gt 4 4 600V CAT Ill 100A Press 2 Sec zR ow OH 7 wo 3 sie m 2 Ea ZERO J
6. E TRMS LEAKAGE CURRENT CLAMP ON METER Shop for AEMC products at GYOUNA TesterStore com rands aemc_instruments 1 877 766 5412 JAEMC e User Manual INSTRUMENTS a e 5 PSE SI SN Statement of Compliance Chauvin Arnoux Inc d b a AEMC Instruments f certifies that this instrument has been calibrated i using standards and instruments traceable to international standards We guarantee that at the time of shipping your instrument has met its published Ni specifications Ni An NIST traceable certificate may be requested at the time of purchase or obtained by returning the instrument to our N repair and calibration facility for a nominal i charge The recommended calibration interval for i this instrument is 12 months and begins on the date of receipt by the customer For l y recalibration please use our calibration y N services Refer to our repair and calibration M section at www aemc com Serial 1 Catalog 2117 56 Model 565 i Please fill in the appropriate date as indicated i i Date Received Date Calibration Due Shop for AEMC products at GYOUNC TesterStore com rands aemc_instruments 1 877 766 5412 www aemc com Table of Contents 1 INTRODUCTION ssssssnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn 3 1 1 International Electrical Symbols 4 1 2 Receiving Your Shipment 4 1 3 Ordering Information 0
7. RNING and that the operator must refer to the user manual for instructions before operating the instrument In this manual the symbol preceding instructions indicates that if the instructions are not followed bodily injury installation sample and product damage may result gt Gs A Risk of electric shock The voltage at the parts marked with this symbol may be dangerous 1 2 Receiving Your Shipment Upon receiving your shipment make sure that the con tents are consistent with the packing list Notify your dis tributor of any missing items If the equipment appears to be damaged file a claim immediately with the carrier and notify your distributor at once giving a detailed descrip tion of any damage Save the damaged packing container to substantiate your claim 1 3 Ordering Information Clamp on Meter Model 565 Cat 2117 56 Includes meter test leads two 1 5V AAA LRO3 batter ies user manual and soft carrying case 1 3 1 Accessories and Replacement Parts I aade PTI 32N Cat 9112 Q Shop for AEMC S oeei a GroundTesterStore com vrands aemc_instruments 1 8 7 7 766 5412 4 Clamp on Meter Model 565 CHAPTER 2 PRODUCT FEATURES 2 1 Description The TRMS Clamp on Meter Model 565 is designed to measure low AC currents which are typically leakage cur rents in ground conductors Low currents are measured on the 60mA and 600mA ranges Note the high sensitivity of the probe 10pA and 100UA This
8. ations Digital Display 4 digit LCD display 9999 max Display Backlight LED with backlight 180s Auto OFF Jaw Opening Size 1 10 28mm Dimensions 8 5 x 2 5 x 1 18 218 x 64 x 30mm Weight 10 oz 280g with batteries 3 3 Environmental Specifications Altitude 2000m 6000ft Operating Temperature 32 to 104 F 0 to 40 C lt 80 RH non condensing Storage Temperature 14 to 140 F 10 to 60 C lt 70 RH battery removed 3 4 Safety Specifications EN 61010 1 Ed 2001 EN 61010 2 032 Ed 2003 600V Cat III Double Insulation Pollution Degree 2 Allie ZANNA a Shop for AEMC products at GrOUNd TesterStore comrands aemc_instruments 1 877 766 5412 CE 12 Clamp on Meter Model 565 CHAPTER 4 OPERATION 4 1 Precautions Before Use A A IMPORTANT WARNING A DO NOT touch the voltage input jacks when measuring current DO NOT measure current while the test leads are connected to the input jacks DO NOT touch the jaw s magnetic core when measuring voltage Shop for AEMC products at Ground TesterStore comrands aemc_instuments 1 877 766 5412 Clamp on Meter Model 565 13 4 2 AC Current Measurement A Remove test leads before measuring current e Turn the range switch to the A amp or MA amp range e Press the lever to open the jaws e Clamp the jaws around the conductor to be measured e To freeze the reading push the HOLD button Push the button again to release A Immediatel
9. ed Warranty 0 c ccceeceeeeeeeeecteeeeeeeenaees 27 Warranty Repairs c ccececeeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 27 Shop for AEMC products a GrOUNd TesterStore comrands aemc_instuments 1 877 766 5412 2 Clamp on Meter Model 565 CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION A Warning A e Read the user manual before operating and follow all safety information Only use the meter as specified in this user manual e Never use this meter on a circuit with volt ages greater than 600Vrms 50 60Hz e Never measure current while the test leads are connected to the input jacks Do not operate the meter if the case or tests leads look damaged e Only use factory supplied leads e Check the rotary range switch and make sure it is at the correct position before each measurement e Do not perform resistance and continuity test on a live circuit e Use extreme caution when measuring live systems with voltages greater than 60Vpc or 30Vac Use extreme care when working around bus bars and bare conductors Do not use the meter in over range overload conditions OL e For accurate readings change the battery when the svmbol annears Shop for AEMC products at Ground TesterStore comrands aemc_instuments 1 877 766 5412 Clamp on Meter Model 565 3 International Electrical Symbols This symbol signifies that the instrument is pro tected by double or reinforced insulation This symbol on the instrument indicates a WA
10. eee 4 2 PRODUCT FEATUREG cccscseneeneee 5 2 1 Descriptio sicrie 5 2 2 Model 565 Control Features 6 2 3 ECD DISPIAY sss secseeseviee cansecennstexeessneniece 7 2 4 Button FUNCTIONS eneee 8 2 4 1 HOLD Button eee 8 2 4 2 Backlight Button 8 2 4 3 MAX Button cece 9 2 4 4 Zero Relative Button 9 2 4 5 AUtO OFF 0 ieee eeeeeeeeeeeeeees 9 3 SPECIFICATIONS ccseeeseenneeeeeene 10 3 1 Electrical Specifications 0 00 10 3 2 Mechanical Specifications 12 3 3 Environmental Specifications 12 3 4 Safety Specifications eee 12 4 OPERATION 0ccccseeseeeeeseeeeeeenenes 13 4 1 Precautions Before Use 13 4 2 AC Current Measurement 14 4 2 1 Leakage Current Shop for AEMC products at GrOUNd TesterStore combrands aemc_instruments 1 877 766 5412 4 3 AC Volt Measurement cccccccee 18 Clamp on Meter Model 565 1 4 4 DC Volt Measurement c0000 19 4 5 Resistance Measurement 26 20 4 6 Continuity Measurement ee 21 4 7 Frequency Measuring Using Current Input 0 ce cceececeeceseeseenereeees 22 4 8 Frequency Measuring Using Voltage Input ieee 23 5 MAINTENANCE cscsscesnenseeeeeenenen 24 5 1 WAPI iri ieir 24 52 CICANING 24 cescainhes eieetdactecsseteneiebessizests 24 5 3 Battery Replacement eee 25 Repair and Calibration 26 Technical and Sales Assistance eee 26 Limit
11. nc d b a AEMC Instruments 200 Foxborough Boulevard Foxborough MA 02035 USA Phone 800 343 1391 or 508 698 2115 Fax 508 698 2118 E mail techsupport aemc com www aemc com MATCE Na nat nhin Inatmimanta ta ans Dauharnuah MA Shop for AEMC products at Ground TesterStore combrands aemc_instuments 1 877 766 5412 26 Clamp on Meter Model 565 Limited Warranty see The Model 565 is warranted to the owner for a period of one year from the date of original purchase against defects in manufacture This limited warranty is given by AEMC Instruments not by the distributor from whom it was purchased This warranty is void if the unit has been tampered with abused or if the defect is related to service not performed by AEMC Instruments For full warranty coverage detail and registration go to www aemc com What AEMC Instruments will do If a malfunction occurs within the one year period you may return the instrument to us for repair provided we have your warranty registration information on file or a proof of purchase AEMC Instruments will at its option repair or replace the faulty material REGISTER ONLINE AT www aemc com gums Warranty Repairs eee 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 below then return the instrument along with the signed CSA Form Plea
12. nd TesterStore comrands aemc_instruments 1 877 766 5412 Clamp on Meter Model 565 21 4 7 Frequency Measuring Using Current Input e Turn the rotary range switch to the Hz range e Press the lever to open the jaws Clamp the jaws around the conductor to be mea sured A WARNING When performing a Frequency measurement you should either use the voltage signal or current signal but never both together If both sources are applied an error reading will occur as OFE A mag Vie Vie Hz mA z Ge TRMS LEAKAGE CURRENT METER com A Shop for AEMC products at Ground TesterStore combrands aemc_instruments 1 877 766 5412 naa 22 Clamp on Meter Model 565 4 8 Frequency Measuring Using Voltage Input e Turn the rotary range switch to the Hz range Insert red test lead to the red input jack and the black lead to the black COM input jack Bring the test probe tips into contact with the sample under test A WARNING When performing a Frequency measurement you should either use the voltage signal or current signal but never both together If both sources are applied an error reading will occur AL eo caru woa at re ODEL o TAMS LEAKAGE CURRENT METER con A Shop for AEMC products at Ground TesterStore combrands aemc_instuments 1 877 766 5412 Clamp on Meter Model 565 23 CHAPTER 5
13. p for AEMC products at Ground TesterStore comrands aemc_instuments 1 877 766 5412 Clamp on Meter Model 565 17 4 3 AC Volt Measurement WARNING Maximum Input Voltage is 600VaAc Do not exceed this voltage to avoid electrical shock and or damage to the instrument e Turn the rotary range switch to the Vac range e Insert the red test lead to the red input jack and the black lead to the black COM input jack Bring the test probe tips into contact with the test points A WARNING Immediately remove the leads from the conductor if OL is displayed OFE Mg maz ff VE i wa Hz Se i TAMS LEAKAGE CURRENT METER com A E l Shop for AEMC products at Ground TesterStore combrands aemc_instruments 1 877 766 5412 NL 18 Clamp on Meter Model 565 4 4 DC Volt Measurement WARNING Maximum Input Voltage is 600VbDc Do not exceed this voltage to avoid electrical shock and or damage to the instrument Turn the rotary range switch to the Voe range Insert the red test lead to the red input jack and the black lead to the black COM input jack e Bring the test probe tips into contact with the test points A WARNING Immediately remove the leads from the conductor if GL is displayed pa l Shop for AEMC products a Ground TesterStore combrands aemc_instruments 1 877 766 5412 Ni Clamp on Meter Model 565 19 4
14. s 1 877 766 5412 Clamp on Meter Model 565 25 mums Repair and Calibration To ensure that your instrument meets factory specifications we recommend that it be submitted to our factory Service Center at one year intervals for recalibration or as required by other stan dards or internal procedures For instrument repair and calibration You must contact our Service Center for a Customer Service Authorization Number CSA This will ensure that when your instrument arrives it will be tracked and processed promptly Please write the CSA on the outside of the shipping container If the instrument is returned for calibration we need to know if you want a standard calibration or a calibration traceable to N I S T Includes calibration certificate plus recorded calibration data Chauvin Arnoux Inc d b a AEMC Instruments 15 Faraday Drive Dover NH 03820 USA Tel 800 945 2362 or 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 are available NOTE A CSA must be obtained before returning any instrument m Technical and Sales Assistance If you are experiencing any technical problems or require any assistance with the proper operation or application of your instrument please call mail fax or e mail our technical support hotline Chauvin Arnoux I
15. se write the CSA on the outside of the shipping con tainer Return the instrument postage or shipment pre paid to Chauvin Arnoux Inc d b a AEMC Instruments Service Department 15 Faraday Drive Dover NH 03820 USA Tel 800 945 2362 Ext 360 603 749 6434 Ext 360 Fax 603 742 2346 or 603 749 6309 E mail repair aemc com Caution To protect yourself against in transit loss we recom mend you insure your returned material Shop for AEMC products at GYOUNd TesterStore comrands aemc_instuments 1 877 766 5412 any instrument Clamp on Meter Model 565 27 NOTES Shop for AEMC products at GrOUNA TesterStore comrands aemc_instuments 1 877 766 5412 28 Clamp on Meter Model 565 Shop for AEMC products at GYOUNC TesterStore com brands aemc_instruments 1 877 766 5412 AEMC INSTRUMENTS 06 10 99 MAN 100287 v5 Shop for AEMC products at Ground TesterStore comrands aemc_instuments 1 877 766 5412 Chauvin Arnoux Inc d b a AEMC Instruments 15 Faraday Drive Dover NH 03820 USA www aemc com
16. te the effect of such high frequency noise and measure only the AC current of 50Hz or 60Hz fundamen tal frequency a high cut filter is built in this instrument To activate the Frequency Selector feature press and hold down the HOLD button for approx 2 seconds until the 50 60Hz symbol displays e To deactivate press and hold down the button again for approx 2 seconds The meter will return to WIDE mode operation Note This feature is active on Aac and mAac ranges only 2 4 2 Backlight Button Shop for AEMC products a Ground TesterStore comrands aemc_instuments 1 877 766 5412 It again to turn It OTT VWNEN DaCKIIgNT Is On the meter will automatically turn the backlight off after approx 180 sec onds 3 minutes 8 Clamp on Meter Model 565 2 4 3 MAX Button This function records the maximum value during a mea surement To activate press the MAX button during the measure ment To deactivate press the MAX button again 2 4 4 Zero Relative Button This function can be used to compare two voltage measurements e g to determine a voltage drop or to compensate for the resistance of the leads when making low resistance measurements To activate press the ZERO button to enter the Zero mode The ZERO symbol will appear and Zero the display The reading is stored as a reference value for subsequent measurements To exit the Zero mode press the ZERO button again 2 4 5 Auto OFF The Model 565 will a
17. utomatically shut down if there is no activity for approximately 10 minutes To disable the Auto OFF function turn the rotary switch to OFF e Press and hold down the ZERO button and set the rotary switch to any position other than OFF e The symbol disappears and the Auto OFF feature is deactivated Shop for AEMC products at Ground TesterStore comrands aemc_instuments 1 877 766 5412 Clamp on Meter Model 565 9 CHAPTER 3 SPECIFICATIONS Reference Conditions Accuracy given at 73 F 9 F 80 RH Con ductor Centered in A Sine wave 48 65Hz No AC Magnetic Field External Magnetic Field lt 40A m True RMS no DC component for V A and mA accuracy are specified from 5 to 100 of range Accuracy add 1 of Reading on Crest Factor 1 4 lt CF lt 3 at full scale amp CF lt 6 at mid scale 3 1 Electrical Specifications mA Current TRMS Auto ranging Range Res Accuracy Max 60mA 10pA 1 2 Rdg 5cts 50 to 60Hz 2 5 Rdg 5cts 50 to 500Hz 150Arms 600mA 100HA 3 5 Rdg 10cts 500 to 3kHz Max Voltage to Ground 600V AC Current TRMS Auto ranging Range Res Accuracy Max 1 2 Rdg 5cts 50 to 60Hz 10A 1mA 2 5 Rdg 5cts 50 to 500Hz 3 5 Rdg 10cts 500 to 3kHz 1 2 Rdg 5cts 50 to 60Hz 2 5 Rdg 5cts 50 to 500Hz 150Arms 100A 10mA 3 5 Rdg 10cts 500 to 3kHz 80 to 100A 5 0 Rdg 5cts 50 60Hz Max Voltage to Ground 600V
18. y unclamp the meter from the conductor if OL is displayed n E u n E u Shop for AEMC products a Ground TesterStore comrands aemc_instuments 1 877 766 5412 14 Clamp on Meter Model 565 4 2 1 Leakage Current Measurement Examples Ground 1 Measure branch leakage current leakage from all Shop for AEMC products at GrOUNd TesterStore comrands aemc_instuments 1 877 766 5412 2 Measure leakage current on load 3 Measure leakage current on load to Ground Earth Clamp on Meter Model 565 15 Two Phase een 1 Measure branch leakage current leakage from all loads on branch Shop for AEMC products at Ground TesterStore comrands aemc_instruments 1 877 766 5412 3 Measure leakage current on load to Ground Earth 16 Clamp on Meter Model 565 Three Phase 4 Wire 1 Measure branch leakage current leakage from all loads on branch Measure leakage current on load 3 Measure leakage current on load to Ground Earth NOTE These drawings are for reference only Jaw size may not permit all measurements Contact AEMC Instruments for other leakage current probes Sho

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