PCE Instruments PCE-DC 10 User manual

PCE-DC 10 Clamp Meter

User Manual

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Last change: 10 March 2020

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Contents

1Safety notes........................................................................................... 1

2Safety Symbols ..................................................................................... 2

3Specifications........................................................................................ 2

4Device Overview.................................................................................... 5

5Operating Procedures .......................................................................... 6

5.1 SMART Measurement...................................................................................................... 6

5.2 A-HOLD ........................................................................................................................... 6

5.3 Auto Power-Off................................................................................................................. 6

5.4 DC Voltage....................................................................................................................... 7

5.5 AC Voltage....................................................................................................................... 7

5.6 AC Current ....................................................................................................................... 7

5.7 Resistance ....................................................................................................................... 7

5.8 Continuity ......................................................................................................................... 8

5.9 Frequency/Duty Cycle ...................................................................................................... 8

6Maintenance .......................................................................................... 8

6.1 Cleaning........................................................................................................................... 8

6.2 Battery Replacement........................................................................................................ 8

7Warranty................................................................................................. 9

8Disposal ................................................................................................. 9

1 Safety notes

Please read this manual carefully and completely before you use the device for the first time. The

device may only be used by qualified personnel and repaired by PCE Instruments personnel.

Damage or injuries caused by non-observance of the manual are excluded from our liability and

not covered by our warranty.

•The device must only be used as described in this instruction manual. If used otherwise,

this can cause dangerous situations for the user and damage to the meter.

•The instrument may only be used if the environmental conditions (temperature, relative

humidity, …) are within the ranges stated in the technical specifications. Do not expose

the device to extreme temperatures, direct sunlight, extreme humidity or moisture.

•Do not expose the device to shocks or strong vibrations.

•The case should only be opened by qualified PCE Instruments personnel.

•Never use the instrument when your hands are wet.

•You must not make any technical changes to the device.

•The appliance should only be cleaned with a damp cloth. Use only pH-neutral cleaner,

no abrasives or solvents.

•The device must only be used with accessories from PCE Instruments or equivalent.

•Before each use, inspect the case for visible damage. If any damage is visible, do not

use the device.

•Do not use the instrument in explosive atmospheres.

•The measurement range as stated in the specifications must not be exceeded under

any circumstances.

•Non-observance of the safety notes can cause damage to the device and injuries to

the user.

We do not assume liability for printing errors or any other mistakes in this manual.

We expressly point to our general guarantee terms which can be found in our general terms of

business.

If you have any questions please contact PCE Instruments. The contact details can be found at

the end of this manual.

2 Safety Symbols

Note-Important safety information; refer to the instruction manual.

Application around uninsulated live conductors is hazardous and not permitted.

Caution, possibility of electric shock

Equipment protected throughout by double insulation or reinforced insulation.

3080912

CONFORMS TO UL STD 61010-1, 61010-2-032 and 61010-2-033;

CERTIFIE

D TO CSA STD C22.2 NO. 61010-1, 61010-2-032, 61010-2-033

Complies with European (EU) safety standards

Earth (ground) TERMINAL

AC voltage/current

DC voltage

3 Specifications

AC power

measuring range

Resolution

Accuracy

2 A

0.01 A

± (2.5 % + 8 digits)

20 A

0.01 A

± (2.5 % + 8 digits)

200 A

0.1 A

± (2.5 % + 8 digits)

600 A

1 A

± (3.0 % + 10 digits)

Frequency range: .45 ... 65 Hz

The frequency is only displayed from a current of 0.2 A.

Maximum input current: up to 600 A for no more than 60 seconds.

Accuracy refers to RMS sine waves.

AC voltage

measuring range

Resolution

Accuracy

6 V

0.01 V

±(0.8 % + 5 digits)

60 V

0.1 V

600 V

1 V

Input impedance: 10 MΩ

Overvoltage protection 600V AC / DC rms

Smallest measurable voltage: 1V AC / DC

Frequency range: 45 ... 65 Hz

Accuracy refers to RMS sine waves

If a current is detected during the voltage measurement, "Err" appears on the display

DC voltage

measuring range

Resolution

Accuracy

6 V

0.01 V

±(0.5 % + 3 digits)

60 V

0.1 V

600 V

1 V

Input impedance: 10 MΩ

Overvoltage protection 600V AC / DC rms

Smallest measurable voltage: 1V AC / DC

Resistance

measuring range

Resolution

Accuracy

2 kΩ

0.001 kΩ

± (0.8 % + 3 digits)

20 kΩ

0.01 kΩ

± (0.8 % + 3 digits)

200 kΩ

0.1 kΩ

± (0.8 % + 3 digits)

2 MΩ

0.001 MΩ

± (0.8 % + 3 digits)

10 MΩ

0.01 MΩ

± (1 % + 5 digits)

Measuring voltage in open circuit: approx. 0.4 V

Overvoltage protection: 250V AC / DC rms

Continuity test

Beep at <40 Ω

Measuring voltage in open circuit: approx. 0.4 V

Overvoltage protection: 250V AC / DC rms

Frequency

measuring range

Resolution

Accuracy

60 Hz

0.1 Hz

±(1 % + 5 digits)

600 Hz

1 Hz

3 kHz

10 Hz

Total measuring range: 40 ... 3 kHz

Minimum voltage: >1 AC RMS (The measurement frequency will increase with the voltage)

Overvoltage protection: 600V AC / DC rms

Duty cycle

measuring range

Resolution

Accuracy

10 ... 90 %

1 %

±2 %

Maximum current clamp opening

26 mm

Insulation

CAT III 600V

Measuring rate

About 3 measurements per second

Display

3 5/6 digit LCD

Display area

5999, 1999 for resistance measurement

Measurement outside the measuring

range

"OL" display

Automatic shutdown

After 15 minutes, can be deactivated

Coefficients

0.1 x accuracy x °C / °F*

Power supply

3 x 1.5V AAA batteries

Operating conditions

0 ... 40 °C / 32 ... 104 °F, <80 % RH

Storage conditions

-10 ... 60 °C / 14 ... 140 °F,

<70 % RH (without batteries)

Maximum working height

2000 m / 6561 ft.

Dimensions

204 x 78 x 43 mm / 8 x 3.1 x 1.7 in

Weight

About 195 g / <1 lb

Accuracies are given at ambient conditions of 18 ... 28 °C, 65 ... 83 °F. *The temperature is

the difference between the temperature of the operating conditions and the current ambient

temperature.

Example:

If current ambient temperature is greater than the temperature of the operating conditions

(50 °C / 122 °F (current ambient temperature)) - (40 °C / 104 °F (operating temperature)) =

10°C / 50°F

If the current ambient temperature less than the temperature of the operating conditions

(0 °C / 32 °F (operating temperature)) - (-5 °C / °F (current ambient temperature)) =

5 °C / 41 °F

4 Device Overview

Current Clamp:

For measuring current

Input Jack:

Live (red) test lead input

Safety Barrier:

Protection from conductors

COM Jack:

Common (black) test lead input

Rotary Switch:

Function select

A-Hold Button:

Pauses measurement on

screen

MAX/MIN Button:

Press to show the max, then min measuring

value

Press again to return to measuring

Clamp Trigger:

Opens the current clamp

Backlight Button:

Screen backlight.

Flashlight:

On the backside of the meter

On during current measurement

Turns flashlight on, when in current

measurement

Display:

LCD screen shows up to a value of 5999

AUTO

Auto range

Volt (voltage)

AC voltage/current

Amp (current)

DC voltage

Ω, kΩ, MΩ

Ohm (resistance)

Low battery

Continuity

Percentage (duty cycle)

Display hold

Hertz (frequency)

Polarity indicator (negative)

5 Operating Procedures

5.1 SMART Measurement

•Select the SMART measurement option with the rotary switch.

•Connect the test leads as required.

•AC current, AC voltage, DC voltage, resistance or continuity will be measured

automatically.

•When measuring AC current, the meter can simultaneously display the measurement

results for DCV or ACV, for example.

5.2 A-HOLD

•Press the A-HOLD button to pause the measurement on screen.

•Press the button again to resume measurement.

5.3 Auto Power-Off

•The meter shuts down automatically after 15min of inactivity,

•Press the A-HOLD button to wake the meter up.

AUTO

MIN

5.4 DC Voltage

•Select the DC voltage measurement option ( ) with the rotary switch.

•Connect the test leads as required to begin measurement.

CAUTION

Use extra caution when measuring high voltages to avoid electric shock or damage.

WARNING

Do not attempt to measure voltages above 600V DC

to prevent injury or damage to the meter.

5.5 AC Voltage

•Select the AC voltage measurement option ( ) with the rotary switch.

•Connect the test leads as required to begin measurement.

CAUTION

Use extra caution when measuring high voltages to avoid electric shock or damage.

WARNING

Do not attempt to measure voltages above 600V DC

to prevent injury or damage to the meter.

5.6 AC Current

•Select the AC voltage measurement option ( ) with the rotary switch.

•Insert only one conductor inside the current clap to begin measuring (Multiple

conductors with different current directions will cancel the measurement out).

5.7 Resistance

•Turn off all power and discharge the capacitors of the circuit to be tested.

•Select the resistance measurement option (Ω) with the rotary switch.

•Connect the test leads as required to begin measurement.

•Measuring tips:

oSometimes the resistor value and measured resistance differ. This is due to

the meter’s output test current going through all possible paths between

leads.

oFor low resistance measurements, shorten the test leads and record the

resistance displayed. Then connect to the circuit and subtract the recorded

resistance from the measured value for the most accurate results.

oWhen the leads are disconnected or the measurement is out of range, “OL”

will be shown on the display.

WARNING

To avoid injury or damage to the meter, make sure to turn off

all power and discharge all capacitors before measuring resistance.

5.8 Continuity

•Turn off all power and discharge the capacitors of the circuit to be tested.

•Select the resistance measurement option ( ) with the rotary switch.

•Connect the test leads as required to begin measurement. If the resistance is less than

40Ω, the buzzer will sound.

WARNING

To avoid injury or damage to the meter, make sure to turn off

all power and discharge all capacitors before measuring resistance.

5.9 Frequency/Duty Cycle

•Select the resistance measurement option (Hz%) with the rotary switch.

•Connect the test leads as required to begin measurement.

6 Maintenance

6.1 Cleaning

Use a damp cloth and a small amount of detergent to clean the meter regularly. Do not use

abrasives or chemical solvents. Dirty or wet input jacks can affect readings.

Cleaning the input jacks:

•Shut meter down and remove the test leads.

•Wipe any debris off the input jacks.

•Clean the inside of the input jacks with a cotton swab and an alcohol cleaner or lubricant

(eg.: WD-40).

•Use a clean swab for each jack to avoid cross contamination.

6.2 Battery Replacement

WARNING

Remove the test leads from before opening the

battery cover to avoid damage or personal injury.

To avoid false readings, damage to the meter or personal injury, replace the batteries when the

battery low icon is displayed.

To replace the batteries:

•Shut the meter down and remove all test leads.

•Unscrew the battery cover and remove the used batteries.

•Replace the batteries (AAA 1.5V, Alkaline)

•Reinstall the battery cover and tighten the screws.

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