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    Majnoon Oil Field

    A CLAMP METER

    Prepared by : Elkhomainy Hamed


    Majnoon Oil Field

    What is a clamp meter ?


    A clamp meter is an instrument that can
    be clamped around a live wire in order to
    measure the current it's carrying.
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    Clamp meter parts


    1.AC Current Transformer Jaw: This is used to pick up
    a current signal. To measure DC/AC current, a conductor
    must be enclosed by the jaws.
    2. Transformer Trigger: This is used to open the jaws.
    3. Data Hold Button: Press this button to hold the
    current reading in the LCD display. Press it again to
    release the HOLD function.
    4. Function rotary switch: This is used to select the
    desired function, such as DCA, ACA, DCV, ACV, Hz,
    Ohm and Continuity.
    5. Function select: Once a function is selected, the
    corresponding unit (V, Ω, A, or Hz) shall be displayed on
    LCD.
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    6.LCD: Shows function symbols, units, bar graph, sign,


    decimal points, low battery symbols, max/min symbols,
    and zero symbol are included.
    7. Relative Value Button: Once this button is pressed,
    the current reading shall be set to zero and be used as a
    zero reference value for all other subsequent
    measurement. The function can also be used to offset
    readings caused by the residual magnetism remaining in
    the core for DC current measurements. Once this button
    is pressed, the clamp meter will change to manual mode
    instead of auto-range mode. The Relative function will be
    disabled if Max/Min function is enabled.
    8.Black probe terminal: This terminal is used as common
    reference input.
    9.Red probe terminal: This terminal is used as an input
    for voltage, ohm/continuity, or frequency measurements.
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    Clamp Meter Principle


    In general AC clamp meters operate on the principle of current transformer (CT) used to pick up magnetic flux
    generated as a result of current flowing through a conductor.
    Assuming a current flowing through a conductor to be the primary current, you can obtain a current proportional to
    the primary current by electromagnetic induction from the secondary side (winding) of the transformer which is
    connected to a measuring circuit of the instrument.
    This permits you to take an AC current reading on the digital display(in the case of digital clamp meters) as
    illustrated by the block diagram.
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    Clamp Meter Operation


    DC Current Measurements

    ✓ Set the rotary switch at DCA.


    ✓ Push and hold the DCA ZERO button until the
    reading shows zero.
    ✓ Press the trigger to open the jaws and fully enclose
    the conductor to be measured. No air gap is allowed
    between the two half jaws.
    ✓ The clamp meter will automatically select the
    appropriate range. If the user wants to select a range
    manually, press the range button before pressing the
    DCA ZERO button.
    ✓ Read the measured value from the LCD display.
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    Clamp Meter Operation


    AC Current Measurements

    ✓ Set the rotary switch at ACA.


    ✓ In AC current measurement, ZERO is not needed.
    Do not press DCA ZERO button.
    ✓ Press the trigger to open the jaw and fully enclose
    the conductor to be measured. No air gap is allowed
    between the two half jaws.
    ✓ The clamp meter will automatically select proper
    range. If users want to select range, press the range
    button before pressing the DCA ZERO button.
    ✓ Read the measured value from the LCD display.
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    Clamp Meter Operation


    DC Voltage Measurements

    ✓ Set the rotary switch to V DC.


    ✓ Insert the test leads into the input terminals.
    ✓ Connect the test probes of the test leads in
    PARALLEL to the circuit to be measured.
    ✓ The clamp meter will automatically select the
    appropriate range. If manual selection of the range is
    required, press the range button.
    ✓ Read the measured value from the LCD display.
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    Clamp Meter Operation


    AC Voltage Measurements

    ✓ Set the rotary switch to V AC


    ✓ Insert the test leads into the input terminals.
    ✓ Connect the test probes of the test leads in
    PARALLEL to the circuit to be measured.
    ✓ The clamp meter will automatically select proper
    range. If users want to select range, press the range
    button.
    ✓ Read the measured value from the LCD display.
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    Clamp Meter Operation


    Resistance Measurement

    ✓ Set the rotary switch to Ω


    ✓ Insert the test leads into the input terminals.
    ✓ Connect the test probes of the test leads to the two
    ends of the resistor or circuit to be measured.
    ✓ The clamp meter will automatically select proper
    range If manual selection of the range is required,
    press the range button.
    ✓ Read the measured value from the LCD display.
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    Clamp Meter Operation


    Continuity Measurement

    ✓ Set the rotary switch to Continuity


    ✓ Insert the test leads into the input jack.
    ✓ Connect the test prods of the test leads to the
    two ends of the resistor or circuit to be
    measured.
    ✓ Read the measured value from the LCD
    display.
    ✓ If the resistance is lower than 40 Ω, the internal
    sounder will operate.
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