milwaukee 2235-20 400 AMP Clamp Meters Instruction Manual

: October 30, 2023
: Milwaukee

Table of Contents

milwaukee 2235-20 400 AMP Clamp Meters
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
FCC STATMENT
FUNCTIONS
SYMBOLOGY
FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION
SPECIFICATIONS
ASSEMBLY
OPERATION
MAINTENANCE
ACCESSORIES
SERVICE – UNITED STATES
LIMITED WARRANTY USA & CANADA
References
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milwaukee 2235-20 400 AMP Clamp Meters

WARNING To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read and understand the operator’s manual.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING

READ ALL SAFETY WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS.
Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, fire, and/or serious injury, as well as instrument damage and/or damage to the equipment being tested.
Save these instructions – This operator’s manual contains important safety and operating instructions for the MILWAUKEE Clamp Meters. Before using, read this operator’s manual and all labels on the Clamp Meters.

DANGER

Never make a measurement on a circuit in which voltage over 600V AC/DC exists. Use only leads rated CAT III 600V or better.
Do not attempt to make measurements in the presence of flammable gasses. Otherwise, the use of the instrument may cause sparking, which can lead to an explosion.
Transformer jaw tips are designed not to short the circuit under test. If equipment under test has exposed conductive parts, however, extra precaution should be taken to minimize the possibility of shorting.
Never attempt to use the instrument if its surface or your hand is wet.
Do not exceed the maximum allowable input of any measuring range.
The only test on unenergized circuits unless absolutely necessary.
Check tool functionality on a known circuit first. Never assume the tool is working. Assume circuits are live until they can be proven de-energized.
Do not ground yourself while measuring. Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded surfaces such as pipes, radiators, ranges, and refrigerators.
Never open the Battery cover during a measurement.
The instrument is to be used only in its intended applications or conditions. Otherwise, safety functions equipped with the instrument don’t work, and instrument damage or serious personal injury may be caused.
To reduce the risk of injury from shock and arc blasts, always wear personal protective equipment where live conductors are exposed.

WARNING

Never attempt to make measurements if any abnormal conditions, such as broken cases and exposed metal parts are found on the instrument.
Do not rotate the Rotary Dial while the test leads are being connected.
Verify proper operation on a known source before use or taking action as a result of the indication of the instrument.
Do not install substitute parts or make any modifications to the instrument. For repair or re-calibration, return the tool to a factory Service/Sales Support Branch or authorized service station.
Do not try to replace the batteries if the surface of the instrument is wet.
Disconnect all the cords and cables from the object under test and power of the instrument before opening the Battery Cover for Battery replacement.
This tool is designed to be powered by 2-AA batteries properly inserted into the MILWAUKEE Clamp Meters. Do not attempt to use it with any other voltage or power supply.
Install the battery according to the polarity (+ and –) diagrams.
Do not leave batteries within the reach of children.
Do not mix new and used batteries. Do not mix brands (or types within brands) of batteries.
Properly dispose of used batteries.
Do not incinerate or dismantle batteries.
Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected from the battery, avoid contact. If contact accidentally occurs, flush with water. If liquid contacts the eyes, additionally seek medical help. Liquid ejected from the battery may cause irritation or burns.

CAUTION

Set the Rotary Dial to an appropriate position before starting the measurement.
Firmly insert the test leads.
Disconnect the test leads from the instrument for current measurement.
Do not expose the instrument to direct sun, high temperature, and humidity, or dew fall.
Altitude 2000m or less. The appropriate operating temperature is between -10ºC and 50ºC.
This instrument isn’t dust & waterproofed. Keep away from dust and water.
Be sure to power off the instrument after use. When the instrument will not be in use for a long period, place it in storage after removing the batteries.
Use a cloth dipped in water or neutral detergent for cleaning the instrument. Do not use abrasives or solvents

Federal Communications Commission

FCC STATMENT

WARNING Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
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:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

FUNCTIONS

Dial Position| Range| Resolution| Accuracy
Voltage DC| 400.0/600V| 0.1V/1V| ± 1.0%rdg ± 5dgt
Voltage AC| 400.0/600V| 0.1V/1V| ± 1.2% ± 5dgt (50 to 400Hz)
Current AC| 40.00/400.0A| 0.01A/0.1A| ± 1.8%rdg ± 5dgt (50/60Hz)

± 3.0%rdg ± 5dgt (60 to 400Hz)

Resistance| 4000Ω| 1Ω| ± 1.0%rdg ± 3dgt
Continuity| Cont Buzzer 0-400.0Ω| 0.1Ω| ± 1% ± 5dgt

The beeper sounds at 30 ohms and below.

These instruments are True-RMS sensing. All voltage and current readings are True-RMS values.
All AC ranges are specified from 0.25% to 100% of the range.

SYMBOLOGY

Read Operator’s Manual
Double Insulation
Risk of Electric Shock
This indicates that this instrument can clamp on bare conductors when measuring a voltage corresponding to the applicable measurement category, which is marked next to this symbol.
Earth (Ground)
Do not dispose of this product as unsorted municipal waste.
Danger , Warning, or Caution-Consult the operator’s manual for additional safety information.
Battery Compartment
Classification of transient overvoltages, based on nominal line voltage to earth.
European Conformity Mark
UL Listing for Canada and U.S

FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION

Current sensing jaws
Jaw opening trigger
Worklight on/off
Backlight button
Display
COM Terminal input
VΩ Terminal input
Hold button
Rotary dial
Hand-stop
Work light LED

SPECIFICATIONS

Cat. No……………………………………………….2235-20
Accuracy is specified for 1 year after calibration, at operating temperatures of 64°F to 82°F (18°C to 28°C), with relative humidity at 0 % to 85 %.
Maximum voltage between any terminal and earth ground…………CAT III 600V
Jaw Opening …………………………….1.0″ (25.4 mm). (maximum conductor size) Temperature
Operating…………..14°F to 122°F (-10°C to 50°C)
Storage……………-40°F to 140°F (-40°C to 60°C)
Temperature Coefficient…………………………..0.1 x
(specified accuracy)/°C (<18°C or >28°C)
Operating Altitude…………………………2000 meters
Drop Test…………………………………………….1 Meter
Indoor Use
Battery ………………..2 AAA, NEDA 24 A, IEC LR03
Battery Life…….Approx. 20 hours with all lights on 100 hours without backlight
Safety Compliances…….EN61010-1, UL 61010-1,
EN61010-031 (Probes), IEC 61010-2-32 (Clamp Assemblies), IEC/EN 61010-1 3rd Edition
for measurement Category III, 600 V, Pollution Degree 2, EMC EN61326-1
Certifications………………………………….cULus, CE

ASSEMBLY

WARNINGTo avoids an electrical hazard, turn the rotary dial to OFF and disconnect the test leads before replacing the batteries.

Changing the Batteries

Replace batteries when the low battery indicator is displayed.

Turn the rotary dial to OFF1.5V1.5V and disconnect the test leads.
Unscrew and remove the battery door.
Insert two (2) AAA batteries, according to the polarity marked in the battery compartment.
Close the battery door and tighten the screw securely.

Probe Tip Sleeves

Test Leads:
Probe Tip Sleeves ON: Cat IV, 600V / CAT III 1000V
Probe Tip Sleeves OFF: Cat II 1000V
To remove the probe tip sleeves:

Disconnect the test leads from the tester.
Grasp the probe firmly in one hand.
Hold the probe tip sleeve firmly with the other hand.
Pull to remove the probe tip sleeve to expose more of the probe tip.
Push the probe tip sleeve back onto the probe tip when not in use.

OPERATION

WARNING Only use MILWAUKEE test leads with the MILWAUKEE Clamp Meter. Inspect test leads before each use. Use a clamp meter to run a continuity test.

Before Use
Confirm the rotary dial is set to the correct position, the instrument is set to the correct measurement mode, and the hold function is disabled. Otherwise, the desired measurements cannot be made.

LCD Backlight
The LCD backlight will turn off after about 10 minutes of inactivity. Push the backlight button to turn the backlight On or Off.

Making a Measurement AC Current

DANGER To avoids electrical shock:
Never make a measurement on a circuit in which a voltage over 600 volts AC exists. Clamp tips are designed not to short the circuit under test. If equipment under test has exposed conductive parts, however, extra precaution should be taken to minimize the possibility of shorting.
Do not use it with the battery cover removed.
Disconnect the test leads from the instrument for current measurement.

Set the rotary dial to position.200A AC mark is displayed.
Press the jaw opening trigger to open the jaws and clamp them around the conductor under test. The reading is displayed.

NOTE: Do not clamp over 2 or more wires at the same time. Irregular results will occur.

CAUTION Maximum conductor size is about 1″ in diameter. During measurement, keep the jaws fully closed to ensure accurate measurements.

AC Voltage

DANGER To avoid electrical shock:

Never make measurements on a circuit in which voltage over 600 volts DC exists.
Do not use it with the battery cover removed.
Keep fingers away from jaws during measurements.

Set the rotary dial to the position.
Connect the red test lead to the VΩ terminal and the black test lead to the COM terminal.
Connect the test leads to the circuit under the test. The reading is displayed.

DC Voltage

DANGER To avoid electrical shock: Never make measurements on a circuit in which voltage over DC600V exists. Do not use it with the battery cover removed. Keep fingers away from jaws during measurements.

Set the rotary dial to the position.
Connect the red test lead to the VΩ terminal and the black test lead to the COM terminal.
Connect the red test lead to the positive (+) side and the black test lead to the negative (-) side of the circuit under test. The reading is displayed. A reversed connection is indicated as a negative value.

Resistance/Continuity Measurements

DANGER To reduce the risk of electric shock for Resistance and Continuity measurements, never use the meter on an energized circuit. If testing a capacitor, make sure it is fully discharged before touching or attempting to make a measurement.
Do not use it with the battery cover removed.

Resistance

Set the rotary dial to the position.
Connect the red test lead to the VΩ terminal and the black test lead to the COM terminal.
Confirm “OL” is indicated on the display, and then touch the tips of the test leads together to short-circuit them to confirm the zero indication.
Connect the test leads to both ends of the resistor under the test. The reading is displayed.

CAUTION After shorting the test leads, the displayed value may not be zero due to the resistance of test leads themselves.

Continuity

Set the rotary dial to position.
Connect the red test lead to the VΩ terminal and the black test lead to the COM terminal.
Confirm “OL” is indicated on the display, and then touch the tips of the test leads together to short circuit them to confirm the zero indication. A buzzer will sound.
Connect the test leads to both ends of the conductor under test. If the resistance under test is 30 Ω or less, the buzzer will sound.

Worklight LED ON/OFF

To turn the light On and Off, press the button.

Display Backlight

When working in dark environments, use the display backlight. To turn the backlight On and Off, press the button.

HOLD Button

Hold Function – Freezes the value on the display. Press the HOLD button to freeze the reading. The reading will be held regardless of subsequent variation in input. HOLD is displayed with the reading. To exit Hold mode, press the HOLD button again.

CAUTION The hold readings are released when the meter enters Sleep Mode.

Sleep Mode

The clamp meter is automatically powered off about 20 minutes after the last rotary dial or button operation. To reset, turn the rotary dial or press any button.
The clamp meter uses battery power in sleep mode. Be sure to switch the tool to OFF to conserve battery power.

Over-Range Indication

Any time the input exceeds the measuring range “OL” or “-OL” is displayed.

MAINTENANCE

WARNING To reduce the risk of injury, always remove the battery pack from the tool before performing any maintenance. Never disassemble the tool, except as provided in these instructions. Contact a MILWAUKEE service facility for all other repairs.

Maintaining Tool

Keep your tool in good repair by adopting a regular maintenance program. After one year, it is recommended to return the tool to a MILWAUKEE service facility for calibration.
If the tool does not start or operate at full power with fully charged batteries, clean the contacts on the battery door. If the tool still does not work properly, return the tool to a MILWAUKEE service facility for repair.

WARNING To reduce the risk of personal injury and damage, never immerse your tool in liquid or allow a liquid to flow inside them.

Cleaning
Clean dust and debris from any vents. Keep tool clean, dry and free of oil or grease. Use only mild soap and a damp cloth to clean, since certain cleaning agents and solvents are harmful to plastics and other insulated parts. Some of these include gasoline, turpentine, lacquer thinner, paint thinner, chlorinated cleaning solvents, ammonia and household detergents containing ammonia. Never use flammable or combustible solvents around tools.

Repairs
For repairs, return the tool, battery pack and charger to the nearest authorized service center.

ACCESSORIES

WARNING Use only recommended accessories. Others may be hazardous.
For a complete listing of accessories, go online to www.milwaukeetool.com. or contact a distributor.

SERVICE – UNITED STATES

1-800-SAWDUST (1.800.729.3878)
Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM – 6:30 PM CST
or visit www.milwaukeetool.com.
Contact Corporate After Sales Service Technical Support with technical, service/repair, or warranty questions.
Email: metproductsupport@milwaukeetool.com.
Become a Heavy Duty Club Member at www.milwaukeetool.com. to receive important notifications regarding your tool purchases.
SERVICE – CANADA
Milwaukee Tool (Canada) Ltd
1.877.948.2360Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM – 4:30 PM CST or visit www.milwaukeetool.ca.

LIMITED WARRANTY USA & CANADA

MILWAUKEE Test & Measurement Product (including bare tool, M12™ battery pack(s) and battery charger) is warranted to the original purchaser from an authorized MILWAUKEE distributor only to be free from defects in material and workmanship. Subject to certain exceptions, MILWAUKEE will repair or replace any part on this product which, after examination, is determined by MILWAUKEE to be defective in material or workmanship for a period of five (5) years after the date of purchase. Return of the Test & Measurement tool to the nearest Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation – factory Service Center, freight prepaid and insured is required. A copy of the proof of purchase should be included with the return product. This warranty does not apply to damage that MILWAUKEE determines to be from repairs made or attempted by anyone other than MILWAUKEE authorized personnel, misuse, alterations, abuse, normal wear and tear, lack of maintenance, or accidents. See separate & distinct CORDLESS BATTERY PACK LIMITED WARRANTY statement for the warranty period of the LITHIUM-ION battery pack that ships with Test & Measurement Product. Alkaline battery that ships with Test & Measurement Product isseparatelywarrantedbythealkalinebatterymanufacturer.The warranty period for a Voltage Detector with Work Light – 2201- 20, Voltage Detector with LED – 2202-20 or M12™ 2-Beam Plumb Laser – 2230-20 is one (1) year from the date of purchase. Warranty Registration is not necessary to obtain the applicable warranty on MILWAUKEE product. The manufacturing date of the product will be used to determine the warranty period if no proof of purchase is provided at the time warranty service is requested. ACCEPTANCE OF THE EXCLUSIVE REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT REMEDIES DESCRIBED HEREIN IS A CONDITION OF THE CONTRACT FOR THE PURCHASE OF EVERY MILWAUKEE PRODUCT. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THIS CONDITION, YOU SHOULD NOT PURCHASE THE PRODUCT. IN NO EVENT SHALL MILWAUKEE BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR FOR ANY COSTS, ATTORNEY FEES, EXPENSES, LOSSES OR DELAYS ALLEGED TO BE AS A CONSEQUENCE OF ANY DAMAGE TO, FAILURE OF, OR DEFECT IN ANY PRODUCT INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY CLAIMS FOR LOSS OF PROFITS. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. THIS WARRANTY IS EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTIES, WRITTEN OR ORAL. TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, MILWAUKEE DISCLAIMS ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR USE OR PURPOSE; TO THE EXTENT SUCH DISCLAIMER IS NOT PERMITTED BY LAW, SUCH IMPLIED WARRANTIES ARE LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THE APPLICABLE EXPRESS WARRANTY AS DESCRIBED ABOVE. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU, THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE.
This warranty applies to product sold in the U.S.A. and Canada only.