AC CLAMP METER

3280-10F, 3280-20F

Rugged &
AC FLEXIBLE
Compact
CURRENT SEN- AC CL A M P
SOR (option) METER
φ130 mm (5.12") φ33 mm (1.30")
4200 A AC 1000 A AC
Use with an AC Clamp
Meter to measure
large wires and cur-
rents.

Attachment
(Included with AC Flexible
Current Sensor)

Tip is fixed in an L-shape

for easy manipulation in
confined spaces

Increased performance Testers are built tough to

withstand a 1-meter drop
-25˚C to 65˚C onto a concrete floor

Pocket size Broad operating tem- Mechanically *AC Flexible Current Sensor optional.
perature range robust design Also available as part of a value-priced set.
*Compared to previous models
(3280-10, 3280-20)

Measurement
items
Essential equipment for professional electricians: Measure current and voltage with a single instrument!
Use with the AC Flexible
Current Sensor to mea-
sure large currents.

In small spaces

Large-diameter loop is
ideal for measuring large
Current Voltage 4200 A AC wires and pairs of wires. Freely bendable Easy attachment

Specifications Basic accuracy figures for measurement ranges are indicated in parentheses.
Accuracy guaranteed for 1 year, Post-adjustment accuracy guaranteed for 1 year, Product warranty period is 3 years.

3280-10F 3280-20F Operating temperature −25°C to 65°C (−13°F to 149°F), Increased performance
and humidity 80% RH or less (no condensation)
AC measurement method MEAN value True RMS
Core jaw diameter φ33 mm (1.30"), jaw thickness: 9.5 mm (0.37")
Storage temperature −25°C to 65°C (−13°F to 149°F), Increased performance
and humidity 80% RH or less (no condensation)
Max. rated voltage Jaw : CAT IV 300 V, CAT III 600 V Drop-proof distance 1 m onto concrete
to earth Voltage measurement terminal : CAT III 300 V, CAT II 600 V
Dustproof and waterproof IP40 Increased performance
AC Current 42.00 A/ 420.0 A/ 1000 A (±1.5% rdg.±5 dgt.)
Standards Safety : EN 61010, EMC : EN 61326
Frequency characteristics 50 to 60 Hz 40 Hz to 1 kHz
Functions Data hold, Auto power-saving function
AC Voltage 4.200 V to 600 V, 4 ranges (±1.8% rdg.±7 dgt.) Increased accuracy
Power supply Coin type lithium battery CR2032×1
Frequency characteristics 45 Hz to 500 Hz
Continuous use 120 hours 70 hours
DC Voltage 420.0 mV to 600 V, 5 ranges (±1.0% rdg.±3 dgt.) Increased accuracy
Dimensions and mass 57W×175H×16D mm (2.24"W × 6.89"H × 0.63"D), 100 g (3.5 oz.)
Resistance 420.0 Ω to 42.00 MΩ, 6 ranges (±2.0% rdg.±4 dgt.)
420.0 Ω (±2.0% rdg.±4 dgt.)
Increased accuracy Increased performance Compared to previous models (3280-10, 3280-20)
Continuity Check
Threshold of buzzer sound 50 Ω±40 Ω or less
AC FLEXIBLE CURRENT SENSOR CT6280 specifications
Crest factor - 2.5 or less (1.5 or less at 4200 counts)
φ130 mm (5.12") (Cable cross-section diameter: 5 mm (0.20"); tip
Display refresh rate 400 ms Core jaw diameter
cap diameter: 7 mm (0.28"))
AC Current 420.0 A/ 4200 A (±3.0% rdg.±5 dgt.) 40 Hz to 1 kHz
Cable length 800 mm (31.5")

Lineup
AC CLAMP METER AC CLAMP METER AC CLAMP METER SET AC CLAMP METER SET
Model
3280-10F 3280-20F 3280-70F 3280-90F
AC measurement method MEAN value True RMS MEAN value True RMS
Model No. (Order Code) 3280-10F 3280-20F 3280-70F 3280-90F
3280-10F 3280-20F 3280-10F 3280-20F
CARRYING CASE 9398 CARRYING CASE 9398 AC FLEXIBLE CURRENT SENSOR CT6280 AC FLEXIBLE CURRENT SENSOR CT6280
CARRYING CASE C0205 CARRYING CASE C0205
Includes TEST LEAD L9208 TEST LEAD L9208
TEST LEAD L9208 TEST LEAD L9208
Coin type lithium battery CR2032 Coin type lithium battery CR2032 Coin type lithium battery CR2032 Coin type lithium battery CR2032
Instruction Manual Instruction Manual Instruction Manual Instruction Manual

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■ Options
CARRYING CASE 9398 (bundled with the 3280-10F/ 3280-20F) TEST LEAD L9208 (bundled Accessory)
AC FLEXIBLE CURRENT SENSOR CT6280 TEST LEADS HOLDER 9209 L4933 L4934
(includes C0205, attachment) CONTACT PIN SET L4933* *Probe tips can be used on
CARRYING CASE C0205 (bundled with the 3280-70F/ 3280- SMALL ALLIGATOR CLIP SET L4934* TEST LEAD L9208.
90F/ CT6280; fits CT6280, 3280-10F/ 3280-20F, and test leads )

What is the difference between the There are two methods for converting current into RMS values: the mean method (mean rectification
RMS value indication) and the true RMS method (true RMS value indication). Although both methods
Mean method and True RMS method? yield the same value for undistorted sine waves, distortion of the waveform causes the values to diverge.

MEAN method (MEAN value) ■ Comparing distorted current values from an inverter, etc. In fact, this
The input waveform is treated as an undistorted sine wave (single frequency only). much current
The AC signal mean is calculated, converted to an RMS value, and displayed. is flowing!
The measurement error increases when the waveform is distorted.
True RMS method (True RMS)
The waveform including harmonic components is calculated according to an RMS
calculation formula and displayed.
True RMS measurement yields accurate display values even when measuring a
MEAN method True RMS method
distorted waveform, for example from an inverter-equipped device or switch- Current waveform from an
ing power supply. inverter (primary side) (3280-10F) (3280-20F)

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All information correct as of Apr. 11, 2017. All specifications are subject to change without notice. 3280F_E2-74M Printed in Japan