PCE Instruments PCE-DC1 User manual

Operating Instruction

HVAC Meter PCE-DC 1

200A AC/DC Mini Clamp-on Meter

Features

•3-2/3 digit (2400 count) LCD display

•White LED backlight

•Built-in non-contact AC voltage detector plus flashlight

•Frequency measurement 40Hz to 1kHz

•Autoranging with auto power off

•0.7” (18mm) Jaw opening

Specifications

General Specifications

Display 3-2/3 (2400 count) Digit LCD with white LED backlight

Polarity Minus sign ( - ) indicates negative polarity

Current sensor Hall effect sensor type

Overload indication “OL” displayed on the LCD

DCA zero adjust One touch zero key

Display rate 2 readings/second, nominal

Battery Two 1.5V AAA batteries

Low Battery indication “BATT” displayed on the LCD

Auto OFF approx. 7 minutes

Operating conditions 32ºF to 86ºF (0ºC to 30ºC) 90%RH; 86ºF to 104ºF (30ºC to 40ºC) 75%RH; 104ºF

to 122ºF (40ºC to 50ºC) 45%RH

Storage conditions - 14ºF to 140ºF (-30ºC to 60ºC); < 90% Relative Humidity

Altitude Operate at less than 3000 meters

PCE Americas Inc.

711 Commerce Way

Suite 8

Jupiter

FL-33458

USA

From outside US: +1

Tel: (561) 320-9162

Fax: (561) 320-9176

[email protected]

www.pce-instruments.com/english

www.pce-instruments.com

PCE Instruments UK Ltd.

Units 12/13

Southpoint Business Park

Ensign way

Hampshire / Southampton

United Kingdom, SO31 4RF

From outside UK: +44

Tel: (0) 2380 98703 0

Fax: (0) 2380 98703 9

[email protected]

Weight 6.2 oz. (175g) including battery

Dimensions 164 x 65 x 32mm (6.5 x 2.6 x 1.3”) (HXWXD)

Jaw opening 18mm (0.7”)

Standards IEC61010 Category II 600V,

zRange Specifications

Function Range Resolution Accuracy (of reading)

DC Current 200A 100mA ± (2.8% + 8 digits)

AC Current (50/60Hz) 200A 100mA ±(3.0% + 8 digits)

Frequency

(Auto-Ranging)

40-51Hz 0.01Hz ±(1.2% + 5 digits)

Input Sensitivity: 5A AC RMS min.

51-510Hz 0.1Hz

0.51-1kHz 0.001kHz

Non-Contact AC Voltage 100VAC to 600VAC 50/60Hz

Meter Description

1, Current sense jaw

2. Flashlight button

3. Rotary function switch

4. Data HOLD and Backlight key

5. LCD display

6. Clamp trigger

7. One-touch DCA ZERO key

8. Non-contact AC voltage indicator light

9. Non-contact AC voltage detector probe tip

Safety Information

!Caution! Refer to the explanation in this Manual

Double Insulation

This meter has been designed to be safe in use, but the operator must use caution in its operation. The

rules listed below should be carefully followed for safe operation.

1. NEVER apply voltage or current to the meter that exceeds the specified maximum:

2. USE EXTREME CAUTION when working with voltages greater than 25VAC rms. These voltages are

considerd a shock hazard.

3. NEVER operate the meter unless the back cover and the battery/fuse door are in place and fastened

securely

Input Limits

AC/DC CLAMP METER

Function Maximum Input

AC Current 200A

DC Current ±200A

Frequency 1kHz

Operation

AC Current Measurements

1) Set the Function switch to the ACA range.

2) Press the jaw trigger and clamp around,

fully enclosing a single conductor.

Do not allow a gap between the two halves of the jaw.

Refer to the diagram at right for

the correct way to enclose a single conductor.

3) Read the ACA value on the LCD.

DC Current Measurements

1) Set the Function switch to the DCA range.

2) Press the ZERO key to null the meter display.

3) Press the Trigger to open the current sense Jaw.

4) Fully enclose the conductor to be measured.

Do not allow a gap between the two halves of the jaw.

5) Read the DCA value on the LCD.

Non-Contact AC Voltage Measurements

1) Touch the probe tip to the hot conductor or insert into the hot side of the electrical outlet.

2) If AC voltage is present, the detector light will illuminate.

NOTE: The conductors in electrical cord sets are often twisted. For best results, rub the probe tip along

a length of the cord to assure placing the tip in close proximity to the live conductor.

NOTE: The detector is designed with high sensitivity. Static electricity or other sources of energy may

randomly trip the sensor. This is normal operation

Frequency Measurements

1) Set the Function switch to the Hz position.

2) Fully enclose the conductor to be measured. Do not allow a gap between the two halves of the jaw.

3) Read the Frequency value on the LCD.

Flashlight

Press and hold the top button to turn the flashlight on. Release the button to turn the flashlight off.

WARNING: Risk of Electrocution. Before use, always test the Voltage Detector on a

known live circuit to verify proper operation

Data Hold

To freeze the current reading on the LCD, press the “Hold Backlight” key. The word HOLD will appear on

the LCD while the meter is in the Data Hold mode. To release the Data Hold function and return the meter

to normal operation, press the “Hold Backlight” key again. The word HOLD will switch off.

Backlight display

Press and hold the “Hold Backlight” key for more than 2 seconds to turn on the backlight. This will also

activate the Data Hold function. To release the Data Hold function and return the meter to normal

operation, press the Data Hold key momentarily. To turn off the backlight, press and hold the “Hold

Backlight” key for more than 2 seconds

AUTO POWER OFF

The auto off feature will turn the meter off after 7 minutes.

Battery Replacement

1) When the low battery symbol appears on the LCD the batteries must be replaced.

2) Power down and remove the rear battery compartment Phillips screw.

3) Lift off the battery compartment cover and replace the two 1.5V AAA cells.

4) Replace compartment cover and secure the screw.

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