Chauvin Arnoux F401, User Manual

Page 1: ...F401 Clamp multimeter GB User s manual...

Page 2: ...z function activation of the HOLD mode 17 3 USE 18 3 1 COMMISSIONING 18 3 2 STARTINGUP THECLAMP MULTIMETER 18 3 3 SWITCHING THECLAMP MULTIMETER 19 3 4 CONFIGURATION 19 3 4 1 Programming of the maximum...

Page 3: ...REFERENCECONDITIONS 28 4 2 1 DC voltage measurement 28 4 2 2 AC voltage measurement 29 4 2 3 AC current measurement 29 4 2 4 True Inrush measurement 30 4 2 5 Continuity measurement 30 4 2 6 Resistance...

Page 4: ...pplication or withdrawal authorized on uninsulated or bare conductors at dangerous voltages 1 5 V battery The CE marking indicates compliance with European directives Double insulation or reinforced i...

Page 5: ...ages and currents between terminals or with respect to earth Do not use the instrument if it appears to be damaged incomplete or not properly closed Before each use check the condition of the insulati...

Page 6: ...he measurement categories CAT II Circuits directly connected to the low voltage installation Example power supply to household electrical appliances and portable tools CAT III Power supply circuits in...

Page 7: ...rrent overcurrent True Inrush Voltage measurement Frequency measurement Continuity test with buzzer Resistance measurement Diode test Temperature measurement Item Designation See 1 Jaws with centring...

Page 8: ...firmed by an audible signal The functions are described in the table below Figure 2 the rotary switch Item Function See 1 OFF mode Switches the clamp multimeter off 3 3 2 AC DC voltage measurement V 3...

Page 9: ...splay Compensation of the resistance of the leads in the continuity and ohmmeter function 2 1 3 6 1 2 Selection of the type of measurement AC DC 2 2 3 Activation or de activation of the backlighting o...

Page 10: ...he display unit Item Function See 1 Display of the modes selected keys 2 2 Display of the measurement value and unit 3 5 to 3 12 3 Display of the MAX MIN modes 2 4 4 Type of measurement AC or DC 2 2 5...

Page 11: ...aximum RMS value Min Minimum RMS value V Volt Hz Hertz A Ampere Ohm m Milli prefix k Kilo prefix Compensation of the resistance of the leads Continuity test Diode test Permanent display automatic swit...

Page 12: ...12 1 4 THE TERMINALS The terminals are used as follows 1 2 Figure 5 the terminals Item Function 1 Cold terminal COM 2 Hot terminal...

Page 13: ...e leads see also 3 6 1 Successive presses on serve 1 to store the results of the present measurements 2 to hold the display of the last value displayed 3 to return to normal display mode the value of...

Page 14: ...rough the and diode test modes and to return to the continuity test to select C or F as the unit 2 3 KEY This key is used to backlight the display unit Successive presses on serve to activate or de ac...

Page 15: ...hout exiting from the mode the values already detected are not erased R emark the MAX and MIN symbols are both displayed but only the symbol of the quantity selected blinks Example If MIN has been sel...

Page 16: ...d and the A symbol flashes after detection and acquisition the inrush current measurement is displayed after the calculations stage backlighting off Remark the A symbol flashes to indicate surveillanc...

Page 17: ...function in the normal model Successive presses on serves to display the frequency of the signal measured the present voltage V or current A measurement 2 5 2 The Hz function activation of the HOLD m...

Page 18: ...ment item 2 taking care to get the polarities right 3 Close the battery compartment cover and screw it to the housing Figure 6 the battery compartment cover 3 2 STARTING UP THE CLAMP MULTIMETER The sw...

Page 19: ...display ends and a beep is emitted to enter the configuration mode The display unit indicates the value below which the buzzer is activated and the symbol is displayed The value stored by default is...

Page 20: ...displays the next value To record the chosen threshold apply a long press 2s on the key A confirmation beep is emitted To exit from the programming mode turn the switch to another setting The chosen t...

Page 21: ...ection threshold 40 True Inrush triggering threshold 10 Temperature measurement unit C 3 5 VOLTAGE MEASUREMENT V To measure a voltage proceed as follows 1 Set the switch to 2 Connect the black lead to...

Page 22: ...splayed on the screen 3 6 1 Automatic compensation of the resistance of the leads Warning before the compensation is executed the MAX MIN and HOLD modes must be de activated To perform automatic compe...

Page 23: ...rcuit or component to be measured The measured value is displayed on the screen Remark to measure low resistance values first carry out the compensation of the resistance of the leads see 3 6 1 3 8 DI...

Page 24: ...sumed direction of flow of the current from the generator to the load Make sure that the jaws have closed correctly Remark the measurement results are optimal when the conductor is centred in the jaws...

Page 25: ...he True Inrush mode Remark the triggering threshold in A is 10A if the initial current is zero starting of installation it is that set in the configuration see 3 4 3 for an established current overloa...

Page 26: ...splayed on the screen 3 11 2 Frequency measurement in current 1 Set the switch to and press the key The Hz symbol is displayed 2 Encircle only the conductor concerned with the clamp The measured value...

Page 27: ...measures the temperature using a K thermocouple 1 Connect the K thermocouple to the and COM input terminals of the device 2 Set the switch to 3 Place the K thermocouple on the element or zone to be me...

Page 28: ...or in the clamp centred Adjacent conductors none Alternating magnetic field none Electric field none 4 2 CHARACTERISTICS UNDER THE REFERENCE CONDITIONS The uncertainties are expressed in x of the read...

Page 29: ...1000V a repetitive beep indicates that the voltage being measured is greater than the safety voltage for which the device is guaranteed Bandwidth in AC 3 kHz Note 2 Any value between zero and the min...

Page 30: ...on 1 A Specific characteristics in PEAK mode in True Inrush from 10Hz to 1 kHz in AC Uncertainties add 1 5 L 0 5A to the values in the tables above PEAK capture time 1ms min to 1 5ms max 4 2 5 Continu...

Page 31: ...sign is disabled for the diode test function 4 2 8 Frequency measurements 4 2 8 1 Characteris tics in voltage Measurement range 1 5 0 Hz to 999 9 Hz 1000 Hz to 9999 Hz 10 00k Hz to 19 99k Hz Specifie...

Page 32: ...R 5 4 F Resolution 0 1 C 0 1 F 1 C 1 F Note 1 The stated external temperature measurement accuracy does not take the accuracy of the K thermocouple into account Note 2 use of the thermal time constan...

Page 33: ...ng Rigid polycarbonate shell with moulded elastomer covering Jaws Polycarbonate Opening 48 mm Clamping diameter 48 mm Screen LCD display unit Blue backlighting Dimension 41 x 48 mm Dimension H 272 x W...

Page 34: ...COMPLIANCE WITH INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS Electric safety Compliant with standards IEC 61010 1 IEC 61010 2 30 and IEC 61010 2 32 1000V CAT IV Electromagnetic compatibility Compliant with standard EN 613...

Page 35: ...Hz 1kHz 3kHz 10Hz 400Hz 400Hz 2kHz V A 1 R 8 R 1 R 4 R 1 R 1 ct 9 R 1 ct 1 R 1 ct 5 R 1 ct Position of the conductor in the jaws f 400Hz Any position on the internal perimeter of the jaws A 2 R 4 R 1...

Page 36: ...ed air Dry perfectly before putting back into use 5 2 REPLACEMENT OF THE BATTERIES The symbol indicates that the batteries are spent When this symbol appears on the display unit the batteries must be...

Page 37: ...aff Work done on the device by a person not approved by the manufacturer Adaptation to a particular application not anticipated in the definition of the equipment or not indicated in the user s manual...

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