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TRMS LEAKAGE CURRENT

CLAMP-ON METER

565

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Instruments certifies that this instrument has been calibrated using standards and instruments traceable to international standards.

We guarantee that at the time of shipping your instrument has met its published specifications.

An NIST traceable certificate may be requested at the time of purchase, or obtained by returning the instrument to our repair and calibration facility, for a nominal charge.

The recommended calibration interval for this instrument is 12 months and begins on the date of receipt by the customer. For recalibration, please use our calibration services. Refer to our repair and calibration section at www.aemc.com.

Serial #: _____________________________

Catalog #: 2117.56

Model #: 565

Please fill in the appropriate date as indicated:

Date Received: _________________________

Date Calibration Due: ____________________

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Table of Contents

1. INTRODUCTION ............................... 3

1.1 International Electrical Symbols .............4

1.2 Receiving Your Shipment .......................4

1.3 Ordering Information ..............................4

2. PRODUCT FEATURES ....................... 5

2.1 Description .............................................5

2.2 Model 565 Control Features...................6

2.3 LCD Display ...........................................7

2.4 Button Functions ....................................8

2.4.1 HOLD Button .............................8

2.4.2 Backlight Button ........................8

2.4.3 MAX Button ...............................9

2.4.4 Zero (Relative) Button ...............9

2.4.5 Auto-OFF ...................................9

3. SPECIFICATIONS ........................... 10

3.1 Electrical Specifications .......................10

3.2 Mechanical Specifications ....................12

3.3 Environmental Specifications ...............12

3.4 Safety Specifications ............................12

4. OPERATION .................................... 13

4.1 Precautions Before Use .......................13

4.2 AC Current Measurement ....................14

4.2.1 Leakage Current

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4.3 AC Volt Measurement ..........................18

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4.4 DC Volt Measurement ..........................19

4.5 Resistance Measurement ....................20

4.6 Continuity Measurement ......................21

4.7 Frequency Measuring Using

Current Input ........................................22

4.8 Frequency Measuring Using

Voltage Input ........................................23

5. MAINTENANCE ............................... 24

5.1 Warning ................................................24

5.2 Cleaning ...............................................24

5.3 Battery Replacement............................25

Repair and Calibration ........................................26

Technical and Sales Assistance .........................26

Limited Warranty ................................................27

Warranty Repairs ................................................27

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CHAPTER 1

INTRODUCTION

Warning

• Read the user manual before operating and follow all safety information.

• Only use the meter as specified in this user manual.

• Never use this meter on a circuit with voltages greater than 600Vrms @ 50/60Hz.

• 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.

• Only use factory supplied leads.

• Check the rotary range switch and make sure it is at the correct position before each measurement.

• Do not perform resistance and continuity test on a live circuit.

• Use extreme caution when measuring live systems with voltages greater than 60V

DC or 30V

AC

.

• Use extreme care when working around bus bars and bare conductors.

• Do not use the meter in over range/overload conditions (OL).

• For accurate readings, change the battery when the symbol appears.


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1.1 International Electrical Symbols

This symbol signifies that the instrument is protected by double or reinforced insulation.

This symbol on the instrument indicates a

WARNING 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.

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 contents are consistent with the packing list. Notify your distributor 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 description 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 (LR03) batteries, user manual and soft carrying case.

1.3.1 Accessories and Replacement Parts

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Cat. #2118.92

Cat. #2118.94

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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 currents in ground conductors. Low currents are measured on the 60mA and 600mA ranges. Note the high sensitivity of the probe: 10µA and 100µA. This is possible through special jaw construction and in particular critical shielding 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 conductor and through the vector sum on multi-conductors. On a grounded system, clamp around the two or three conducting 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 100A rms

, plus standard V

AC

, V

DC ranges, resistance and continuity with a buzzer. In mA

AC and A

AC

, 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

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2.2 Model 565 Control Features

3

4

1

2

5

HOLD

OFF

7

8

MAX ZERO

MAX

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1. Jaw assembly (Ø 1.10", 28mm)

2. Safety barrier anti-slip guard

3. Lever for jaw opening/closing

4. Backlight, Max hold and Zero buttons

5. LCD display

6. COM (Black) and Positive (Red) input terminal jack

7. Data hold button

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8. Rotary range selector switch

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2.3 LCD Display

MAX

AUTO

MAX

HOLD

ZERO

KΩ

V mA A

KHz

50/60Hz WIDE

Low Battery

Auto-off Indicator

/

Auto Range

Max Hold

Data Hold

Zero Indicator

Continuity and Resistance

Voltage Indicator

Current Indicator

Frequency Indicator

Filter Indicator

Overrange


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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.

• To activate, press the HOLD button during the measurement. The HOLD symbol appears and the measurement is locked.

• To deactivate, press the HOLD button again.

Second Function: Frequency Selector feature

When high frequencies from equipment such as inverters 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 eliminate the effect of such high frequency noise and measure only the AC current of 50Hz or 60Hz fundamental 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.

• 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 A

AC

and mA

AC

ranges only.

2.4.2 Backlight Button

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it again to turn it off. When backlight is on, the meter will automatically turn the backlight off after approx 180 seconds (3 minutes).

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2.4.3 MAX Button

This function records the maximum value during a measurement.

• To activate, press the MAX button during the measurement.

• 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 automatically shut down if there is no activity for approximately 10 minutes .

• To disable the Auto-OFF function, turn the rotary switch to

OFF.

• Press and hold down the ZERO button and set the rotary switch to any position other than

OFF.


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CHAPTER 3

SPECIFICATIONS

Reference Conditions: Accuracy given at 73°F ± 9°F, 80% RH, Conductor Centered in A, Sine wave 48-65Hz, No AC Magnetic Field,

External Magnetic Field <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<CF<3 at full-scale & CF<6 at mid-scale.

3.1 Electrical Specifications

mA Current

(TRMS, Auto-ranging)

Range Res Accuracy

60mA 10µA 1.2% Rdg ± 5cts (50 to 60Hz)

2.5% Rdg ± 5cts (50 to 500Hz)

600mA 100µA

3.5% Rdg ± 10cts (500 to 3kHz)

Max Voltage to Ground: 600V

Max

150Arms

AC Current

(TRMS, Auto-ranging)

Range

10A

Res

1mA

100A* 10mA

Accuracy

1.2% Rdg ± 5cts (50 to 60Hz)

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)

3.5% Rdg ± 10cts (500 to 3kHz)

*80 to 100A:

5.0% Rdg ± 5cts (50-60Hz)



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AC Voltage

(TRMS)

Range Res

600V 0.1V

Accuracy

1.0% Rdg ± 5cts (50 to 60Hz)

1.2% Rdg ± 5cts (50 to 500Hz)

2.5% Rdg ± 5cts (500 to 3kHz)


Input Impedance: 1MΩ, <50pF

Max

660Vrms

DC Voltage

Range

600V

Res

0.1V

Input Impedance: 1MΩ

Accuracy

1% Rdg ± 3cts

Max

660Vrms

Hz - Frequency

(Auto-ranging)

Function

A-Hz

V-Hz

Range

0 to 100Hz

100 to 1kHz

0 to 100Hz

100 to 1kHz

Res

0.1Hz

1Hz

0.1Hz

1Hz

Max Protection: 660Vrms, 150Arms

Sensitivity

10mArms min

5Vrms min

Accuracy

0.5% Rdg

± 2cts

Resistance - Ohms (Ω)

Range

1kΩ

Res Accuracy Test Voltage Overload

0.1Ω 1% Rdg ± 3cts 3.3V

DC max 660Vrms

Continuity ( )

Range Res

1kΩ 0.1Ω

Buzzer Test Voltage Overload

< 35Ω ± 25Ω 3.3V

DC max 660Vrms

Overload: is displayed and buzzer will sound

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MAX Sample Rate: 100 ms

Power Supply: Two 1.5V AAA (LR03) alkaline batteries


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Low Battery Indication: The 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 Specifications

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), <80% RH, non-condensing

Storage Temperature:

14° to 140°F (-10° to 60°C), <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

Altitude <2000m


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CHAPTER 4

OPERATION

4.1 Precautions Before Use

IMPORTANT WARNING

•

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.


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4.2 AC Current Measurement

Remove test leads before measuring current.

• Turn the range switch to the or

• Press the lever to open the jaws.

range.

• Clamp the jaws around the conductor to be measured.

• To freeze the reading, push the HOLD button. Push the button again to release.

Immediately unclamp the meter from the

conductor if " " is displayed.

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4.2.1 Leakage Current Measurement Examples

Ground

Single Phase

N

1

N

Load

2

3

1. Measure branch leakage current (leakage from all loads on branch)


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3. Measure leakage current on load to Ground/Earth


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Two-Phase

N

1

N

2

Load

3

Three-Phase - 3 Wire

2

1

Load

3


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Three-Phase - 4 Wire

N

N

1 2

Load

3


2. Measure leakage current on load


NOTE: These drawings are for reference only. Jaw size may not permit all measurements. Contact AEMC leakage current probes.

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4.3 AC Volt Measurement

WARNING: Maximum Input Voltage is 600V

AC

.

Do not exceed this voltage to avoid electrical shock and/or damage to the instrument

• Turn the rotary range switch to the range.

• 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.

WARNING: Immediately remove the leads from the conductor if " " is displayed.

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4.4 DC Volt Measurement

WARNING: Maximum Input Voltage is 600V

DC

.

Do not exceed this voltage to avoid electrical shock and/or damage to the instrument


• 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.

WARNING: Immediately remove the leads from the conductor if " " is displayed.


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4.5 Resistance Measurement


• 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.

WARNING: When testing Resistance, 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.

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4.6 Continuity Measurement


• Insert red test lead to the red " +" input jack and the black lead to the black " COM" input jack.


• If the resistance is less than 40Ω, the beeper emits a continuous sound.

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

Open circuit no beep


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4.7 Frequency Measuring Using

Current Input


• Press the lever to open the jaws.

• Clamp the jaws around the conductor to be measured.

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.

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4.8 Frequency Measuring Using

Voltage Input


• Insert red test lead to the red " +" input jack and the black lead to the black " COM" input jack.


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.


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CHAPTER 5

MAINTENANCE

5.1 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 instrument, do not get water or other foreign agents into the probe.

5.2 Cleaning

• 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.


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5.3 Battery Replacement

The symbol will appear on the LCD display when the voltage drops below proper operating range. This indicates 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 disconnected from any circuit or input.

• 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 (LR03) batteries.

• Replace the battery compartment cover and tighten down the screw.


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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 standards 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).

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Tel: (800) 945-2362 or (603) 749-6434 (Ext. 360)

Fax: (603) 742-2346 or (603) 749-6309

E-mail: [email protected]

Instruments

15 Faraday Drive • Dover, NH 03820 USA

(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.

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:

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Phone: (800) 343-1391 or (508) 698-2115

Fax: (508) 698-2118


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Limited Warranty

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

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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

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Instruments.

For full warranty coverage detail and registration, go to www.aemc.com

What AEMC

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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

® repair or replace the faulty material.

Instruments will, at its option,

REGISTER ONLINE AT: www.aemc.com

Warranty Repairs

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. Please write the CSA# on the outside of the shipping container. Return the instrument, postage or shipment pre-paid to:

Chauvin Arnoux

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Instruments

Service Department


Tel: (800) 945-2362 (Ext. 360)

(603) 749-6434 (Ext. 360)

Fax: (603) 742-2346 or (603) 749-6309


Caution: To protect yourself against in-transit loss, we recommend you insure your returned material.

any instrument.

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