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ACA Current (Clamp on)

RANGE

Accuracy

1)

50Hz ~ 60Hz
200.0A

2.0%+5d

0~500A

2.5%+5d

500~2000A

3.0%+5d

40Hz ~ 50Hz & 60Hz ~ 400Hz
200.0A

2.5%+5d

0~500A

3.0%+5d

500~1000A

3.5%+5d

1000~2000A

unspecified

True RMS Crest Factor (Model 197 only):

< 1.4 : 1 at full scale & < 2.8: 1 at half
scale

1)

Induced error from adjacent current-

carrying conductor: < 0.1A/A

DC+ACA Current (Clamp on)
(Model 197 Only)

RANGE

Accuracy

1) 2)

DC, 50Hz ~ 60Hz
200.0A, 2000A

3.0%+8d

40Hz ~ 50Hz & 60Hz ~ 400Hz
200.0A

3.5%+8d

0~1000A

3.5%+8d

1000~2000A

unspecified

True RMS Crest Factor:

< 1.4 : 1 at full scale & < 2.8 : 1 at half
scale

1)

Induced error from adjacent current-

carrying conductor: < 0.1A/A

2)

Specified with Relative Zero

mode

applied to offset the non-zero residual
readings, if any

Hz Line Level Frequency

Function

Sensitivity

(Sine RMS)

Range

6V

2V

2)

40Hz ~ 1999Hz

60V

20V

2)

40Hz ~ 1999Hz

600V

100V

2)

40Hz ~ 1999Hz

1000V

600V

3)

40Hz ~ 1999Hz

200A

10A

2)

20Hz ~ 400Hz

2000A

100A

2)

20Hz ~ 400Hz

VFD 6V

1)

0.6V~2.4V

2)

10Hz ~ 400Hz

VFD 60V

1)

6~24V

2)

10Hz ~ 400Hz

VFD 600V

1)

60V~240V

2)

10Hz ~ 400Hz

Accuracy: 0.1%+4d

1)

VFD sensitivity linearly decreases from

10% F.S. @ 200Hz to 40% F.S. @ 400Hz

2)

DC-bias, if any, not more than 50% of Sine

RMS

3)

DC-bias, if any, not more than 100V

Non-Contact EF-Detection

Typical Voltage

Bar-Graph

Indication

20V (tolerance: 10V ~ 36V)

-

55V (tolerance: 23V ~ 85V)

- - -

110V (tolerance: 59V ~ 1000V)

- - - - -

Indication: Bar-graph segments & audible

beep tones proportional to the field
strength

Detection Frequency: 50/60Hz
Detection Antenna: Top side of the
stationary jaw
Probe-Contact EF-Detection: For more
precise indication of live wires, such as
distinguishing between live and ground
connections, use the Red (+) test probe for
direct contact measurement

Summary of Contents for TBM195

Page 1: ...USER S MANUAL TBM195 TBM197 Versatile Clamp on Multimeter Series ...

Page 2: ...ended to be supplied from the building wiring It applies both to plug connected equipment and to PERMANENTLY CONNECTED EQUIPMENT OVERVOLTAGE CATEGORY lll CAT III is for equipment intended to form part of a building wiring installation Such equipment includes socket outlets fuse panels and some MAINS installation control equipment OVERVOLTAGE CATEGORY lV CAT IV is for equipment installed at or near...

Page 3: ...e instrument If any defects are found replace them immediately Only use the test lead provided with the equipment or UL Listed Probe Assembly rated CAT IV 1000V or better This Clamp on meter is designed to apply around or remove from uninsulated hazardous live conductors But still individual protective equipment must be used if hazardous live parts in the installation where measurement is to be ca...

Page 4: ...turn the power ON OFF and Select a function 4 Push buttons for special functions features 5 Input Jack for all functions EXCEPT non invasive DCA ACA current functions 6 Common Ground reference Input Jack for all functions EXCEPT non invasive DCA ACA current functions 7 3 5 6 digits 6000 counts 3 1 2 digits 2000 counts dual numeric LCD display 8 Jaw trigger for opening the clamp jaw 9 Jaw center DC...

Page 5: ...a resistance below 10M nominal is present the meter displays the resistance value When the resistance is below the Audible Threshold the meter further gives a continuity beep tone When a signal above the voltage threshold of 1 5V DC or AC up to the rated 1000V is present the meter displays the voltage value in appropriate DCV or ACV whichever larger in peak magnitude Note Range Lock and Function L...

Page 6: ...ow impedance mode Peak initial load current while probing 1000VAC for example can be up to 566mA 1000V x 1 414 2 5kΩ decreasing abruptly to approx 3 37mA 1000V x 1 414 420kΩ within a fraction of a second Do not use AutoCheckTM mode on circuits that could be damaged by such low input impedance Instead use rotary switch selector or high input impedance voltage modes to minimize loading for such circ...

Page 7: ...A Hz Model 197 only functions Input is made through the clamp jaws for non invasive current measurements Defaults at ACA Hz Function Press SELECT button momentarily and release to select the subject functions in sequence ...

Page 8: ...ons Inputs are made through the test leads terminals Defaults at Resistance Press SELECT button momentarily and release to select Continuity Capacitance Diode functions Inputs are made through the test lead terminals Defaults at Capacitance Press SELECT button momentarily and release to select Diode Note When using Diode test function normal forward voltage drop forward biased for a good silicon d...

Page 9: ...8 2 When using Capacitance function discharge capacitor s before making any measurements Large value capacitors should be discharged through an appropriate resistance load ...

Page 10: ...lect oF Fahrenheit readings Inputs are made through the test leads terminals Be sure to insert the banana plug type K temperature bead probe Bkp60 with correct polarities You can also use a plug adapter Bkb32 Optional purchase with banana pins to type K socket to adapt other type K standard mini plug temperature probes ...

Page 11: ...jaw which detects electric field surrounds energized conductors It is ideal for tracing live wiring connections locating wiring breakage and to distinguish between live or earth connections Probe Contact EF Detection For more precise indication of live wires such as distinguishing between live and ground connections use the Red test probe for direct contact measurements PC computer interface capab...

Page 12: ...be turned off automatically after 32 seconds to extend battery life Relative Zero mode Relative Zero allows the user to offset the meter consecutive measurements with the main display displaying reading as the reference value Press the REL button momentarily and release to toggle Relative Zero mode Manual or Auto ranging Press the RANGE button momentarily and release to select manual ranging and t...

Page 13: ...transient caused by lightning or switching surge to the system under test by accident or abnormal conditions of operation the protective impedance components in series might be blown off become high impedance like fuses to protect the user and the instrument Most measuring functions through this terminal will then be open circuit Such components should then be replaced by qualified technician Refe...

Page 14: ...cement The meter uses standard 1 5V AA Size IEC LR6 battery X 2 Loosen the 2 captive screws from the battery cover case Lift the battery cover case Replace the batteries Replace battery cover case Re fasten the screws ...

Page 15: ...Protections Clamp on jaws 2000A rms continuous COM Terminals all other functions 1000V rms E M C Meets EN61326 1 2006 EN55022 EN61000 3 2 EN61000 3 3 EN61000 4 2 EN61000 4 3 EN61000 4 4 EN61000 4 5 EN61000 4 6 EN61000 4 8 EN61000 4 11 In an RF field of 3V m Capacitance function is not specified Other function ranges Total Accuracy Specified Accuracy 200 digits Performance above 3V m is not specifi...

Page 16: ...o Z DCV Threshold 1 5VDC 1 5VDC nominal AutoCheckTM Lo Z DCV Input Impedance Initially approx 2 5k 600pF nominal Impedance increases abruptly within a fraction of a second as display voltage is above 50V typical Ended up impedances vs display voltages typically are 10k 100V 60k 300V 200k 600V 420k 1000V AC Voltage RANGE Accuracy 50Hz 400Hz 6 000V 60 00V 600 0V 1000V 1 2 5d Input Impedance 10M 50 p...

Page 17: ...Continuity Tester Audible Threshold Between 10 and 200 Response time 32ms approx Capacitance RANGE Accuracy1 60 00nF 600 0nF 6 000 F 2 0 5d 60 00 F 600 0uF 3 5 5d 2 2000 F 4 0 5d 2 1 Accuracies with film capacitor or better 2 Temperature Coefficient 0 25 x specified accuracy C 0 C 18 C or 28 C 40 C Diode Tester RANGE Accuracy 1 000V 1 0 3d Test Current 0 56mA typically Open Circuit Voltage 1 8VDC ...

Page 18: ... Frequency Function Sensitivity Sine RMS Range 6V 2V 2 40Hz 1999Hz 60V 20V 2 40Hz 1999Hz 600V 100V 2 40Hz 1999Hz 1000V 600V 3 40Hz 1999Hz 200A 10A 2 20Hz 400Hz 2000A 100A 2 20Hz 400Hz VFD 6V 1 0 6V 2 4V 2 10Hz 400Hz VFD 60V 1 6 24V 2 10Hz 400Hz VFD 600V 1 60V 240V 2 10Hz 400Hz Accuracy 0 1 4d 1 VFD sensitivity linearly decreases from 10 F S 200Hz to 40 F S 400Hz 2 DC bias if any not more than 50 o...

Page 19: ... NOTE ...

Page 20: ...repaid to BRYMEN TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION BRYMEN assumes no risk for damage in transit BRYMEN will at its option repair or replace the defective product free of charge However if BRYMEN determines that the failure was caused by misused altered neglected or damaged by accident or abnormal conditions of operation or handling you will be billed for the repair THIS WARRANTY IS EXCLUSIVE AND IS IN LIEU O...

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