FLIR CM55 User manual
USER MANUAL
FLIR MODEL CM55 and CM57
FLEX CLAMP METERS with Bluetooth®
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Table of Contents
1. DISCLAIMERS 3
1.1 Copyright 3
1.2 Quality Assurance 3
1.3 Documentation 3
1.4 Disposal of Electronic Waste 3
2. SAFETY 4
2.1 FCC Compliance 6
2.2 Industry Canada Compliance 7
3. INTRODUCTION 8
3.1 Key Features 8
4. DESCRIPTIONS 9
4.1 Meter Description 9
4.2 Display Icon Description 10
4.3 Control buttons 10
5. OPERATION 11
5.1 Powering the Meter 11
5.2 Work Lights 11
5.3 Data Hold 11
5.4 AC Current Measurements 12
5.5 Data Recording and Bluetooth® Data Transfer 14
5.5.1 Data Recording 14
5.5.2 Meter Identification (ID) Number 14
5.5.3 Transferring Readings with Bluetooth® 15
5.5.4 Streaming Bluetooth® Communication 15
6. MAINTENANCE 16
6.1 Cleaning and Storage 16
6.2 Battery Replacement 16
7. SPECIFICATIONS 17
7.1 General specifications 17
7.2 AC Current Electrical specifications 18
8. TECHNICAL SUPPORT 19
9. WARRANTY 19
9.1 FLIR Global Limited Lifetime Warranty 19
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1. Disclaimers
1.1 Copyright
© 2018, FLIR Systems, Inc. All rights reserved worldwide. No parts of the software including source
code may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed or translated into any language or computer
language in any form or by any means, electronic, magnetic, optical, manual or otherwise, without
the prior written permission of FLIR Systems.
The documentation must not, in whole or part, be copied, photocopied, reproduced, translated or
transmitted to any electronic medium or machine readable form without prior consent, in writing,
from FLIR Systems.
Names and marks appearing on the products herein are either registered trademarks or
trademarks of FLIR Systems and/or its subsidiaries. All other trademarks, trade names or company
names referenced herein are used for identification only and are the property of their respective
owners.
1.2 Quality Assurance
The Quality Management System under which these products are developed and manufactured
has been certified in accordance with the ISO 9001 standard.
FLIR Systems is committed to a policy of continuous development; therefore we reserve the right
to make changes and improvements on any of the products without prior notice.
1.3 Documentation
To access the user manuals, extended warranty registration and notifications go to the Download
tab at: http://support.flir.com. In the download area you will also find the latest releases of
manuals for our other products, as well as manuals for our historical and obsolete products. The
extended warranty page can also be found at www.Flir.com/testwarranty.
1.4 Disposal of Electronic Waste
As with most electronic products, this equipment must be disposed of in an
environmentally friendly way, and in accordance with existing regulations for
electronic waste.
Please contact your FLIR Systems representative for more details.
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2. Safety
Safety Notes
Before operating the device, you must read, understand, and follow all instructions, dangers,
warnings, cautions, and notes.
FLIR Systems reserves the right to discontinue models, parts or accessories, and other items,
or to change specifications at any time without prior notice.
Remove the batteries if the device is not used for an extended period of time.
Warning Statements
WARNINGS identify hazardous conditions and actions that could cause BODILY HARM or DEATH.
Individual protective equipment should be used if HAZARDOUS LIVE parts in the installation
where measurements are to be carried out could be accessible.
If the equipment is used in a manner not specified by the manufacturer, the protection
provided by the equipment may be impaired.
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this product to rain or moisture.
Verify the meter operation by measuring a known current. If in doubt, have the meter
serviced.
Do not apply more than the rated voltage/current as marked on the meter.
To avoid false readings that can lead to electric shock and injury, replace battery as soon as
the low battery indicator appears.
Do not use the meter in or around explosive gas or vapor.
Do not use a flexible current sensor if the inner copper wire of the flexible cord is visible.
De-energize the installation under test or wear suitable protective clothing when placing or
removing the flexible current probe from a test setup.
Do not apply/remove the flexible current probe to/from UNINSULATED HAZARDOUS LIVE
conductors which may cause electric shock, electric burn, or arc flash.
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Cautions
Do not use the device for a procedure that it is not made for. This can cause damage to the
protection.
This symbol, adjacent to another symbol, indicates the user must refer to the manual
for further information.
Do not apply or remove clamp from HAZARDOUS LIVE conductors
Equipment protected by double or reinforced insulation
Battery symbol
Conforms to EU directives
Do not discard this product in household trash.
AC measurement
Earth ground
Agency Approvals:
UL listing is not an indication or a verification of the accuracy of the meter
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2.1 FCC Compliance
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference.
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions,
may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment
off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:
1. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
2. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
3. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
4. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
CAUTION
Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation.
To comply with FCC/IC RF exposure compliance requirements, a separation distance of at
least 20 cm must be maintained between the antenna of this device and all persons. This
device must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or
transmitter.
WARNING
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance
could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
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2.2 Industry Canada Compliance
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to
the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
CAUTION
Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation.
To comply with RSS 102 RF exposure compliance requirements, for mobile configurations, a
separation distance of at least 20 cm must be maintained between the antenna of this device
and all persons. This device must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other
antenna or transmitter.
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3. Introduction
Thank you for choosing the FLIR Flex Clamp with Bluetooth® that can measure up to 3000A AC
rms. The CM57 is the 18” (45.7cm) clamp version and the CM55 is the 10” (25.4cm) clamp
version, otherwise both meters are the same.
These devices are professional CAT IV 600V CAT III 1000V instruments that offer Data Recording,
Bluetooth®, Auto Power OFF, Data Hold, Display backlight, and high power Work Light features.
These meters are shipped fully tested and calibrated and, with proper use, will provide years of
reliable service.
3.1 Key Features
3000A AC True RMS Current Measurements
Convenient Flexible Clamp with locking mechanism
0.3” (7.5mm) coil diameter for measuring in tight spaces
Auto ranging
3000 count large scale backlit LCD display
Bluetooth® communication and Data Recording
Data Hold
Auto Power OFF
Battery status icon
High power work lights
Long life battery power
Register for Extended Warranty
www.Flir.com/testwarranty
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4. Descriptions
4.1 Meter Description
1. Work Lights
2. Flexible Current Clamp Coil
3. Display
4. INRUSH / REC (Record) button
5. Power / Work Light button
6. RANGE / SEND button
7. HOLD / Start-Stop Record / Bluetooth® button
8. Clamp Lock mechanism
Note that battery compartment is located on the back of the meter
Fig. 4-1 Meter Description
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4.2 Display Icon Description
Bluetooth®
Display Hold
Amperes
Battery status
Inrush Current
Auto Power Off
Data Transmission
Memory Mode
Auto Range
4.3 Control buttons
Momentary press to access INRUSH mode
Press and hold to access the Record Memory mode
Momentary presses step through the ranges manually
Press and hold while in manual range mode to return to Auto
range
Press and hold to Send data via Bluetooth
Momentary press to access the Data Hold mode
Press and hold to activate/deactivate Bluetooth® communication
While in Record mode, momentary press to Pause/Resume
Press and hold to switch power ON/OFF
When powered, press to activate/deactivate work light
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