AEMC MR417 User manual
AC/DC Current Probe
Models MR417 & MR527
User Manual
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CURRENT PROBES
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Statement of Compliance
Chauvin Arnoux®, Inc. d.b.a. AEMC® Instruments
using standards and instruments traceable to
international standards.
We guarantee that at the time of shipping your
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 #:
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Model #: MR417 / MR527
ll in the appropriate date as indicated:
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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1.1 PRECAUTIONS FOR USE .......................................................................... 6
1.2 RECEIVING YOUR SHIPMENT .................................................................. 7
1.3 ORDERING INFORMATION........................................................................ 7
1.3.1 Replacement Parts/Accessories ........................................................ 7
2.1 INTERFACE.................................................................................................. 9
2.1.1 MR417................................................................................................ 9
2.1.2 MR527.............................................................................................. 10
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3.1 BATTERY INSTALLATION......................................................................... 11
3.2 EXTERNAL POWER (OPTIONAL)............................................................ 11
3.3 TURNING THE INSTRUMENT ON ........................................................... 12
3.4 AUTO STANDBY......................................................................................... 12
3.5 DC ZERO ADJUSTMENT .......................................................................... 12
3.6 MEASUREMENTS ..................................................................................... 13
3.6.1 Making a Measurement.................................................................... 13
3.6.2 Converting to Current....................................................................... 13
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4.1 REFERENCE CONDITIONS ..................................................................... 14
4.2 ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS.............................................................. 14
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4.3 OPERATING LIMITS (MR417 AND MR527)............................................. 26
4.4 VARIATIONS IN THE RANGE OF USE.................................................... 27
4.5 POWER SUPPLY ....................................................................................... 28
4.6 ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS ............................................................ 28
4.7 MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................ 29
4.7.1 Housing Protection........................................................................... 31
4.8 SAFETY SPECIFICATIONS ...................................................................... 31
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5.1 CLEANING.................................................................................................. 32
5.2 BATTERY REPLACEMENT....................................................................... 32
5.3 REPAIR AND CALIBRATION..................................................................... 33
5.4 TECHNICAL AND SALES ASSISTANCE ................................................. 33
5.5 LIMITED WARRANTY................................................................................ 34
5.5.1 Warranty Repairs ............................................................................. 34
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Thank you for purchasing an AEMC®Instruments Current Probe Model MR417 or
MR527. For best results from your instrument and for your safety, please read the
following operating instructions carefully and comply with the precautions for use.
This instrument is compliant with the IEC 61010-2-032 safety standards for voltages of
300 V in measurement Category IV or 600 V in Category III.
Indicates a WARNING. Whenever this symbol is
present, the operator must refer to the user manual before operation
Application or withdrawal authorized on conductors carrying dangerous voltages.
Type A current sensor as per IEC 61010-2-032
Battery
USB Socket
Indicates important information to acknowledge.
Direction of the current
The product has been declared recyclable
This product complies with the Low Voltage & Electromagnetic Compatibility
European directives (73/23/CEE & 89/336/CEE)
In the European Union, this product is subject to a separate collection system for
recycling electrical and electronic components in accordance with directive WEEE
2002/96/EC
CAT IV corresponds to measurements performed at the primary electrical
supply (< 1000 V).
Example: primary overcurrent protection devices, ripple control units, and
meters.
CAT III corresponds to measurements performed in the building installation at
the distribution level.
Example: hardwired equipment in xed installation and circuit breakers.
CAT II corresponds to measurements performed on circuits directly connected
to the electrical distribution system.
Example: measurements on household appliances and portable tools.
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These instructions are intended to ensure the safety of users and proper operation
of the instrument. Failure to observe these safety instructions may result in electric
The operator and/or the responsible authority must carefully read and clearly
understand the various precautions to take before and during use.
Do not use the instrument on networks on which the voltage or category
Observe the environmental conditions of use, including relative humidity,
altitude, degree of pollution, and place of use.
Do not use the instrument if it appears to be damaged, incomplete, or not
properly closed.
Before each use, check the condition of the insulation on the leads, housing,
and accessories. Any component on which the insulation is deteriorated (even
partially) must be set aside for repair or disposal.
Use suitable means of protection.
All troubleshooting and metrological checks must be performed by competent
and accredited personnel.
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Upon receiving your shipment, make sure that the contents are consistent with the
packing list. Notify your distributor of any missing items. It the equipment appears
at once, giving a detailed description of any damage. Save the damaged packing
container to substantiate your claim.
AC/DC Current Probe Model MR417
Includes 9 V battery, multi-language safety data sheet, and user manual
AC/DC Current Probe Model MR527
Includes 9 V battery, multi-language safety data sheet, and user manual
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AC/DC Current Probes MR417 & MR527
The Models MR417 and MR527 are clamp-on current probes that measure DC
currents up to 1400 A, AC currents up to 1000 A (1400 A peak), and combined
They
indicate the shape and amplitude of the current measured in the form of a voltage.
These instruments can be used with oscilloscopes. They can be powered by a
battery or with 5 V via the optional micro-USB cable.
The MR417 and MR527 include the following features:
Range overage indicator.
Power supply indicator.
Zero adjustment.
Auto Standby feature.
Two ranges (sensitivity 1 and 10 mV/A).
Micro-USB connector to connect a power supply.
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Figure 1 (MR417)
Functions
1 Fixed (non-mobile) jaw
2
3 Male BNC connector
4DC Zero button
5OL (overload) and ON indicators. ON is green when Auto Standby is
enabled and yellow when it is disabled.
6P(Permanent mode) indicator. Holding down the DC Zero button while
turning ON the instrument enables Permanent mode. In this mode, Auto
Standby is disabled (see § 3.4).
7 3-position slide switch
8 USB port
9 Trigger
10 Hand guard
11 Mobile jaw
1
3
4
5
6
7
11
9
2
AC/DC Current Probes MR417 & MR527
Figure 2 (MR527)
Functions
1 Fixed (non-mobile) jaw
2
3 Male BNC connector
4DC Zero button
5OL (overload) and ON indicators. ON is green when Auto Standby is
enabled and yellow when it is disabled.
6P(Permanent mode) indicator. Holding down the DC Zero button while
turning ON the instrument enables Permanent mode. In this mode, Auto
Standby is disabled (see § 3.4).
7 3-position slide switch
8 USB port
9 Trigger
10 Hand guard
11 Mobile jaw
1
3
4
5
6
7
11
9
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