PCE Instruments PCE-MCM 10 User manual

PCE-MCM 10 Clamp Meter

User Manual

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Contents 
1Safety notes........................................................................................... 1 
2Specifications........................................................................................2 
3Delivery scope.......................................................................................2 
4Device description ................................................................................ 3 
4.1 Display description........................................................................................................... 4 
4.2 Icons................................................................................................................................ 4 
5Switching the meter on and off ...........................................................5 
5.1 Automatic power off.......................................................................................................... 5 
6Making a measurement ........................................................................ 5 
6.1 Carry out zeroing.............................................................................................................. 5 
6.2 Freeze measured value.................................................................................................... 6 
7Torch ...................................................................................................... 6 
8Replace / insert batteries ..................................................................... 6 
9Contact................................................................................................... 7 
10 Disposal ................................................................................................. 7 
 
 
 

1 Safety notes

Please read this manual carefully and completely before you usethe 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 inthis 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.

•Never touch live components when measuring. There is a danger to life.

•Before replacing the batteries or the fuses, all test leads must be removed from the

meter.

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.

2 Specifications

Measurement range 1

±20.99 mA DC

Resolution

0.01 mA

Accuracy

±0.3 % of rdg. +8 digits

Measurement range 2

±21.0 ... ±99.9 mA DC

Resolution

0.1 mA

Accuracy

±1 % of rdg. + 8 digits

Influence of the earth's magnetic

field on the measured value

max. 0.25 mA DC

Current clamp aperture

5 mm

Automatic power off

after 10 minutes (can be deactivated)

Operating voltage

3 V via 2 AA batteries

Battery life

approx. 40 hours

Protection class

IP40

Overvoltage category

CAT II 300 V

Operating conditions

-10 ... +50 °C / 14 ... 122 °F

Storage conditions

-15 ... +60 °C / / 5 ... 140 °F

Environmental humidity

<90 % RH at <30 °C / 86 °F

<75 % RH at 30 ... 50 °C / 86 ... 122 °F

Working height

0 ... 2000 m above sea level

Dimensions

handheld: 180 x 55 x 39 mm / 7.1 x 2.2 x 1.5 in

current clamp: 90 x 40 x 1.5 mm / 3.5 x 1.6 x 0.06 in

cable length: approx. 1 m / 3.3 ft

Weight

268 g / 0.6 lbs with batteries inserted

3 Delivery scope

1 x PCE-MCM 10

1 x transport bag

2 x 1.5 V AA battery

1 x user manual

4 Device description

No.

Description

Current clamp

Current clamp compartment / removed current clamp

On and off key

On/off key for automatic power off

On and off key for the torch

Freeze measured value (HOLD)

Zero display

LC display

Torch

Battery compartment

4.1 Display description

The lower part of the display shows the current measured value. The upper part of the display

shows the measured value scaled as a percentage. The scaling values can be taken from the

following chart.

Measured value

Percentage display

0 mA

-25.0 %

2 mA

-12.5 %

3.2 mA

-5.0 %

3.6 mA

-2.5 %

4 mA

0 %

8 mA

25.0 %

12 mA

50.0 %

16 mA

75.0 %

20 mA

100.0 %

Formula: displayed percentage = 6.25 x measured value - 25

4.2 Icons

Icon

Description

Keep away from dangerous live wires

Important information

Risk of electric shock

Meter insulated according to class 2

Batteries

Direct current

5 Switching the meter on and off

To switch the meter on, press and hold the on/off key for three seconds. To switch the meter off

again, press and hold the key again for three seconds.

5.1 Automatic power off

If the automatic power off function is active, the meter switches itself off within 10 minutes. To

deactivate automatic power off, press and hold the key for two seconds. To reactivate

automatic power off, press and hold the key again.

Note: After restarting the meter, automatic power off is reactivated.

6 Making a measurement

To make a measurement, remove the measuring clamp from the meter and unwind the cable

completely. Clamp the current clamp around the cable to be measured. Pay attention to the

direction of current flow. This is marked on the current clamp. Only one cable must be in the

current clamp at a time. If there are more than one, the measured values may be incorrect. The

measured value is displayed directly.

Important: No measurement must be carried out on uninsulated lines.

6.1 Carry out zeroing

Before the measurement is made, the measured value should be zeroed to prevent an incorrect

measured value from being displayed. The cable should not be connected during this.

To perform zeroing, press and hold the "ZERO" key for two seconds until "ZERO" lights up once

briefly on the display. The measured value is now zeroed

Note: Zeroing does not increase the measurement range. When zeroing, the current clamp must

not be wrapped around a test lead.

6.2 Freeze measured value

To freeze the displayed reading, press and hold the HOLD key for two seconds. “HOLD" appears

on the display. To resumethe measurement, press and hold the HOLD key againfor two seconds.

7 Torch

To activate the torch, press the key for two seconds. To deactivate the torch, press and

hold the key again for two seconds.

8 Replace / insert batteries

If the batteryvoltage is too low, the batteries must be replaced with new ones. Otherwise, incorrect

measurements may occur.

To replace or insert the batteries, first switch off the meter and disconnect the clamp from the test

lead. Then open the battery compartment on the back. Insert new batteries and close the battery

compartment again. The measuring device can now be used again.

9 Contact

If you have any questions, suggestions or technical problems, please do not hesitate to contact

us. You will find the relevant contact information at the end of this user manual.

10 Disposal

For the disposal of batteries in the EU, the 2006/66/EC directive of the European Parliament

applies. Due to the contained pollutants, batteries must not be disposed of as household waste.

They must be given to collection points designed for that purpose.

In order to comply with the EU directive 2012/19/EU we take our devices back. We either re-use

them or give them to a recycling company which disposes of the devices in line with law.

For countries outside the EU, batteries and devices should be disposed of in accordance with

your local waste regulations.

If you have any questions, please contact PCE Instruments.

PCE Instruments contact information

Germany France Spain

PCE Deutschland GmbH PCE Instruments France EURL PCE Ibérica S.L.

Im Langel 26 23, rue de Strasbourg Calle Mayor, 53

D-59872 Meschede 67250 Soultz-Sous-Forets 02500 Tobarra (Albacete)

Deutschland France España

Tel.: +49 (0) 2903 976 99 0 Téléphone: +33 (0) 972 3537 17 Tel. : +34 967 543 548

Fax: +49 (0) 2903 976 99 29 Numéro de fax: +33 (0) 972 3537 18 Fax: +34 967 543 542

[email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

www.pce-instruments.com/deutsch www.pce-instruments.com/french www.pce-instruments.com/espanol

United Kingdom Italy Turkey

PCE Instruments UK Ltd PCE Italia s.r.l. PCE Teknik Cihazları Ltd.Şti.

Trafford House Via Pesciatina 878 / B-Interno 6 Halkalı Merkez Mah.

Chester Rd, Old Trafford 55010 Loc. Gragnano Pehlivan Sok. No.6/C

Manchester M32 0RS Capannori (Lucca) 34303 Küçükçekmece - İstanbul

United Kingdom Italia Türkiye

Tel: +44 (0) 161 464902 0 Telefono: +39 0583 975 114 Tel: 0212 471 11 47

Fax: +44 (0) 161 464902 9 Fax: +39 0583 974 824 Faks: 0212 705 53 93

[email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

www.pce-instruments.com/english www.pce-instruments.com/italiano www.pce-instruments.com/turkish

The Netherlands United States of America Denmark

PCE Brookhuis B.V. PCE Americas Inc. PCE Instruments Denmark ApS

Institutenweg 15 1201 Jupiter Park Drive, Suite 8 Birk Centerpark 40

7521 PH Enschede Jupiter / Palm Beach 7400 Herning

Nederland 33458 FL Denmark

Telefoon: +31 (0)53 737 01 92 USA Tel.: +45 70 30 53 08

[email protected] Tel: +1 (561) 320-9162 [email protected]

www.pce-instruments.com/dutch Fax: +1 (561) 320-9176 www.pce-instruments.com/dansk

[email protected]

www.pce-instruments.com/us

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