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1.INTRODUCTION

NOTE

This meter has been designed and tested according
to CE Safety Requirements for Electronic Measuring 
Apparatus, EN 61010-1, EN 61010-2-32 and other 
safety standards. Follow all warnings to ensure safe 
operation.

WARNING

READ "SAFETY NOTES" (NEXT PAGE) BEFORE
USING THE METER.

2.SAFETY NOTES

Read the following safety information carefully before
attempting to operate or service the meter.

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Use the meter only as specified in this manual,
otherwise the protection provided by the meter
may be impaired.

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Always keep hands behind the meter barrier.

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Use extreme caution when clamping around 
uninstalled conductors or bus bars.

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Never clamp around any conductor carrying a
voltage above 600V R.M.S.

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Rated environmental conditions
1. Indoor use.
2. Installation Category III.
3. Pollution degree II.
4. Altitude up to 2000 Meter.
5. Relative Humidity 80% Max.
6. Ambient Temperature 0~40

°

C.

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Observe the international Electrical Symbols listed

below

Alternating current.

Earth (ground) terminal.

Meter protected throughout by double 
insulation or reinforced insulation.

Caution ! Refer to this manual before 
using the meter.

Warning ! Risk of electric shock.

Summary of Contents for 3800 CL

Page 1: ...AC DC CLAMP METER INSTRUCTION MANUAL...

Page 2: ...signed and tested according to CE Safety Requirements for Electronic Measuring Apparatus EN 61010 1 EN 61010 2 32 and other safety standards Follow all warnings to ensure safe operation WARNING READ S...

Page 3: ...nductors or bus bars l Never clamp around any conductor carrying a voltage above 600V R M S l Rated environmental conditions 1 Indoor use 2 Installation Category III 3 Pollution degree II 4 Altitude u...

Page 4: ...x Hold function holds the absolutely maximum of readings l Low battery indication l Safety design throughout with no exposed metal Parts shielded banana plugs and recessed input terminals l Ohm functi...

Page 5: ...ode 400 2000 mV at 1mA AC DC Resistance 1 0 rdg 3dgt 1 5 rdg 3dgt Frequency Response 40Hz 500Hz Range Resolution Accuracy 400 V 0 1 V 600 V 1 V 400 A 0 1 A 1000 A 1 A Range Resolution Accuracy 400V 0...

Page 6: ...ication O L indicated Low Battery Indication sign appears on the display Response Time Approx 1 second Sample Rate Approx 2 times per second Temperature Humidity for Guaranteed 0 40 at 80 max relative...

Page 7: ...6 Dimensions 255 L x 80 W x 35 D mm Weight Approx 420g battery included Power Source 9V 6F22 x 1 Accessories Test leads Carrying case Instruction manual 9V 6F22 x 1...

Page 8: ...7 5 Instrument Layout 1000A CAT 600V MAX OFF AC V DC V AC A DC A W HOLD A ZERO W V CAT MAX 600V COM AC DC CLAMP METER z v w x y u...

Page 9: ...ands to conductor 3 Jaw Trigger Press to open the jaws 4 DCA zero adjust shaft 5 LCD Display 3 digit LCD with the maximum reading of 3999 6 Input Terminal 7 Rotary Switch 8 Max Button Hold the absolut...

Page 10: ...reading of display directly l If the reading exceed 600V maybe the reading value is wrong and it is dangerous refer to the safety notes 2 Current measurement l Switch to AC A range for AC current or D...

Page 11: ...measured l Insert the BLACK lead to the COM and the RED one to another l Connect the test leads to the circuit under test and read the display directly For diode test l Connect the test leads to the d...

Page 12: ...wer 2 Unscrew the battery cover and replace a new Battery Cleaning and Storage Periodically wipe the case with a damp cloth and detergent Do not use abrasives or solvents If the meter is not to be use...

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