AEMC INSTRUMENTS 193-24-BK Flexible Sensor Instructions

: June 17, 2024
: AEMC INSTRUMENTS

Table of Contents

AEMC INSTRUMENTS 193-24-BK Flexible Sensor
Product Information
INTRODUCTION
PRODUCT FEATURES
OPERATION
SPECIFICATIONS
Environmental
Mechanical
Safety
MAINTENANCE
Battery Replacement
Limited Warranty
Warranty Repairs
FAQ
References
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AEMC INSTRUMENTS 193-24-BK Flexible Sensor

Product Information

The AEMC current probe is a compatible probe for power quality meters. It is designed to measure current in various applications. The product is protected by double insulation and complies with European directives and regulations covering EMC. It is important to read and understand the operating instructions and comply with the precautions for use to ensure optimal results and safety.

Specifications

Compatible Current Probes & Sensors: 193-24-BK, 193-36-BK, 196A-24-BK, MA193-10-BK, MA193-14-BK, J93, MN93-BK, MN193-BK, MR193-BK, SL261-BK, SR193-BK
Type A Current Sensor: IEC 61010-2-032
Type B Current Sensor: IEC 61010-2-032
Measurement Categories (CAT): CAT IV – Low-voltage installations, CAT III – Building installations, CAT II – Circuits directly connected to low-voltage installations
Battery: Included

Thank you for purchasing an AEMC current probe.
For best results from your instrument and for your safety, read the enclosed operating instructions carefully and comply with the precautions for use. These products must be only used by qualified and trained users.

Definition of Measurement Categories (CAT)

CAT IV Measurement category IV corresponds to measurements taken at the source of low-voltage installations.
Examples : power feeders, counters, and protection devices.
CAT III Measurement category III corresponds to measurements on building installations.
Example: distribution panels, circuit-breakers, machines, or fixed industrial devices.
CAT I I Measurement category II corresponds to measurements taken on circuits directly connected to low-voltage installations.
Example : power supply to domestic electrical appliances and portable tools.

Precautions BEFORE Use

The protection assured by the current probe can be compromised if it is used in a way that is not recommended by the manufacturer.

Comply with the rated maximum voltage and current, and the measurement category. Do not use the current probe on networks where the voltage or category exceeds those specified.
Comply with the conditions of use (e.g. temperature, humidity, altitude, degree of pollution, location).
Do not use the current probe if its housing is open, deteriorated, or incorrectly reassembled. Before each use, check the integrity of the insulation of the unit, jaws, clamps, housing, and leads.
Do not subject the current probe to water or other liquids.
Keep the jaw contacts of the clamp clean.
Use suitable personal protective equipment when hazardous voltages may be accessible in the installation where the measurement is made.
Any repairs must be carried out by accredited skilled personnel.

INTRODUCTION

Receiving Your Shipment
Upon receiving your shipment, make sure that the contents are consistent with the packing list. Notify your distributor of any missing items. If the equipment appears to be damaged, file a claim immediately with the carrier and notify your distributor at once, giving a detailed description of any damage. Save the damaged packing container to substantiate your claim.

Ordering Information
NOTE: The current probes in this manual are compatible only with AEMC® Power Analyzers (see § 4 for meter compatibility).

AmpFlex® Sensor 24″ Model 193-24-BK …………………………………….Cat. #2140.34
AmpFlex® Sensor 36″ Model 193-36-BK …………………………………….Cat. #2140.35
AmpFlex® Sensor 24” Model 196A-24-BK. ………………………………….Cat. #2140.75
MiniFlex® Sensor 10″ Model MA193-10-BK ………………………………..Cat. #2140.48
MiniFlex® Sensor 14″ Model MA193-14-BK ………………………………..Cat. #2140.50
AC/DC Current Probe Model J93 ………………………………………………Cat. #2140.49
AC Current Probe Model MN93-BK …………………………………………..Cat. #2140.32
AC Current Probe Model MN193-BK …………………………………………Cat. #2140.36
AC Current Probe Model MR193-BK …………………………………………Cat. #2140.28
AC Current Probe Model SR193-BK ………………………………………….Cat. #2140.33
AC/DC Current Probe Model SL261 *…………………………………………Cat. #1201.51
- Adapter for SL261 – BNC Adapter ………………………………………Cat. #2140.40

PRODUCT FEATURES

Control Features
AmpFlex® Models 193-24-BK, 193-36-BK & 196A-24-BK

Flexible sensor
Sensor opening connector
Shielded lead
Custom 4-pin input connector

MiniFlex® Model MA193-BK

Flexible sensor
Sensor opening device
Shielded lead
Custom 4-pin input connector

AC/DC Current Probe Model J93

Jaws
4-point CA connector
Safety guard
Zero adjustment knob
Power ON/Low battery indicator
Three-position switch: ON, OFF, battery test

AC Current Probe Models MN93-BK & MN193-BK

Jaws
Protective guard
Two-position range switch (MN193 only)
Jaw opening lever
Shielded lead
Custom 4-pin input connector

AC Current Probe Model MR193-BK

Jaws
Protective guard
Jaw opening lever
Two-position range switch
Shielded lead
Zero adjustment
Custom 4-pin input connector

AC Current Probe Model SL261

Jaws
Zero adjust knob
Range selection switch
Battery compartment screw
Battery compartment cover
BNC Adapter (sold separately – Cat. #2140.40)

AC Current Probe Model SR193-BK

Jaws
Protective guard
Jaw opening lever
Shielded lead
Custom 4-pin input connector

OPERATION

The current probes and flexible sensors are used to measure the current flowing in a conductor or bus bar without opening the circuit. They also insulate the user from dangerous voltages in the circuit.
The choice of current probe or sensor to be used depends on the amperage to be measured and the diameter of the cables or size of the bus bar.
- For three-phase measurements, use the color-coded ID markers to associate a color for each current input to match the phase identifiers on the measured system.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Always connect the probes or sensors with the indicating arrows pointing toward the load.

For Example Only (instruments may vary):

Connect the current probe or sensor to the current terminals of the instrument.

For MR193 and SL261 Probes

MR193: Set the switch to 1mV/A; the ON indicator will light up.
SL261: Set the switch to 10mA or 100mA/A; the ON indicator will light up.
- Connect the probe to the instrument.
- Adjust the zero by turning the potentiometer with no conductor in the jaws of the clamp.
- When the measurement is finished, turn the probe switch to OFF.

For Probes

Press the jaw opening lever on the probe to open the jaws.
Clamp the probe around the conductor to be tested. For best results, center the conductor in the jaws of the clamp.

For AmpFlex® and MiniFlex® Sensors:

AmpFlex®: Press simultaneously on both sides of the opening connector.
MiniFlex®: Press the opening device to open the flexible sensor.
Clamp the sensor around the conductor to be tested. For best results, center the conductor in the jaws of the clamp.
Close the sensor by pushing the moving part into the connector until it clicks.

NOTE : For details of the measurement configuration and technical specifications, refer to the user manual of the instrument the current probe is being used with.

SPECIFICATIONS

Electrical
NOTE : The measurement ranges specified are for the probes and sensors. In some cases, they may differ from the ranges that can be measured by the instrument with which they are used with.
For complete specifications: Refer to the product user manual that is supplied with each compatible instrument.

Model	Measurement Range	Compatibility

AmpFlex ® **193-24-BK** (1)

24″ (610mm)

| 200mA to 10kAAC (2)

(12,000A) (3)

| 8333, 8336 & PEL Series
AmpFlex ® **193-36-BK** (1)

36″ (910mm)

| 200mA to 10kAAC (2)

(12,000A) (3)

| 8333, 8336 & PEL Series
AmpFlex ® **196A-24-BK** (1)

24″ (610mm)

| 200mA to 10kAAC (2)

(12,000A) (3)

| 8435
MiniFlex ® **MA193** (1)

10″ (250 mm)

| 200mA to 3000A

(10,000A peak)

| 8333, 8336 & PEL Series
MiniFlex ® **MA193** (1)

14″ (355 mm)

| 200mA to 3000A

(10,000A peak)

| 8333, 8336 & PEL Series
J93| 50 to 3500;

50 to 5000 (DC only)

| 8333, 8336, 8435 and PEL
MN93| 2 to 240AAC

(I >200A not permanent)

| All PowerPads and PEL
MN193| 5A: 0.005 to 6AAC

100A: 0.1 to 120AAC

| All PowerPads and PEL
MR193| 10 to 1000AAC;

10 to 1300APEAK AC+DC

| All PowerPads and PEL
SL261| 100mV/A: 100mA to 10A peak 10mV/A: 1 to 100A peak| 8333, 8336, 8435 and PEL
SR193| 1 to 1200AAC

(I > 1000A not continuously)

| All PowerPads and PEL

10 to 6500AAC for Model 8435
200mA to 10,000A measurement range for the PEL 100 Series.
12,000A is specified for the PEL 100 Series only.

Battery: 9V Alkaline NEDA 1604A, 6LR61
Battery Life:

MR193 – 100H typical
SL261 – 55H typical
J93 – 70H typical

NOTE: Battery life is twice the typical value when using Lithium batteries

Environmental

Indoor use.

Operating Temperature : 14° to 131°F (-10° to 55°C); 10% to 85% RH Storage
Temperature: -40° to 158°F (-40° to 70°C); 10% to 90% RH Degree of pollution: 2
Altitude: < 2000 m

Mechanical

Model| Lead Length

(nominal)

| Clamping Diameter| Dimensions| Weight
---|---|---|---|---
AmpFlex ® **193-24-BK**

24″ (610mm)

| 10 ft (3m)| 7.64″ (190mm)| 6.6 x 6.2 x .98″

(170 x 158 x 25mm)

| 7.7 oz (270g)
AmpFlex ® **193-36-BK**

36″ (910mm)

| 10 ft (3m)| 11.46″ (290mm)| 11 x 10.4 x .98″

(280 x 265 x 25mm)

| 9.5 oz (220g)
AmpFlex ® **196A-24-BK**

24″ (610mm)

| 10 ft (3m)| 7.64″ (190mm)| 6.6 x 6.2 x .98″

(170 x 158 x 25mm)

| 7.7 oz (270g)
MiniFlex ® **MA193 -10-BK 10″ (250mm)| **

10 ft (3m)

| ****

2.75″ (70mm)

| 4.0 x 2.5 x 1.1″

(103 x 64 x 28mm)

| 1.94 oz (55g)
MiniFlex ® **MA193-14-BK 14″ (350mm)| **

10 ft (3m)

| ****

3.94″ (100mm)

| 4.0 x 2.5 x 1.1″

(103 x 64 x 28mm)

| 2.11 oz (60g)
J93| 10 ft (3m)| 2.84″ (72mm)| 13.23 x 5.00 x 1.65″

(336 x 127 x 42mm)

| 3.75 lbs (1.7kg)
MN93| 10 ft (3m)| 0.8″ (20mm)| 5.47 x 2.00 x 1.18″

(135 x 51 x 30mm)

| 24 oz (690g)
MN193| 10 ft (3m)| 0.8″ (20mm)| 5.47 x 2.00 x 1.18″

(135 x 51 x 30mm)

| 24 oz (690g)

MR193

| ****

10 ft (3m)

| One 1.6″ (42mm)

or two 0.98″ (25mm)

or two bus bars 1.96 x 0.19″

(50 x 5mm)

| ****

8.8 x 3.82 x 1.73″

(224 x 97 x 44mm)

| ****

19 oz (540g)

SL261| 6.5 ft (1.9m)| 0.46″ (11.8mm)| 9.09 x 1.42 x 2.64″

(231 x 36 x 67mm)

| 11.6 oz (330g)
SR193| 10 ft (3m)| 2″ (52mm)| 8.5 x 4.4 x 1.8″

(216 x 111 x 45mm)

| 24 oz (690g)

Safety

Protection index IP 40 for the probes and IP 30 jaws open, according to IEC 60 529

IP 65 for the AmpFlex® according to IEC 60 529
IK 04 according to IEC 50102
Drop test : According to IEC 61010-1 Electrical safety according to IEC 61010-2-032.

Maximum applicable voltage

AmpFlex®: 1000V CAT III; 600V CAT IV
MiniFlex®: 1000V CAT III; 600V CAT IV
J93: 600V CAT III; 300V CAT IV
MN93 / MN193 : 600V CAT III; 300V CAT IV
MR193: 600V CAT III; 300V CAT IV
SL261: 600V CAT III
SR193: 1000V CAT III; 600V CAT IV

Specifications are subject to change without notice

MAINTENANCE

Use only factory-specified replacement parts. AEMC® will not be held responsible for any accident, incident, or malfunction following a repair done other than by its service center or by an approved repair center.
CAUTION: Risk of electric shock. Disconnect the instrument from any source of electricity.

Cleaning

Use a soft cloth, dampened with soapy water. Rinse with a damp cloth and dry rapidly with a dry cloth.
Do not use alcohol, solvents, or hydrocarbons.
Do not splash water directly on the instrument.

Battery Replacement

Model MR193

Disconnect the MR193 completely and turn the rotary switch to OFF.
Use a screwdriver to unscrew the screws and remove the battery compartment cover on the backside of the unit.
Withdraw the battery from its compartment.
Disconnect the old battery without pulling on the wires and replace it with a new one, observing the polarity.
Put the battery into its compartment.
Put the cover back in place and screw the screws back in.

Model SL261

Disconnect the SL261 completely and turn the rotary switch to OFF.
Unscrew the battery compartment screw and pull off the battery compartment cover.
Replace the battery with a new one, observing the polarity.
Put the cover back in place and screw the screw back in.

Model J93

Insert a tool, not more than 3mm in diameter, in the hole in the battery compartment cover.
Push to unlock the battery compartment cover, then slide it off.
Remove it completely by hand.
Remove the battery and the shim from the compartment.
Place the new battery in the compartment with the polarity as indicated on the label. Then replace the shim.
Put the battery compartment cover back in the slide and push it in until you hear a click.

Used batteries must not be treated as ordinary household waste. Recycle them appropriately.

Repair and Calibration
To ensure that your instrument meets factory specifications, we recommend that it be scheduled back to our factory Service Center at one-year intervals for recalibration, or as required by other standards or internal procedures.

For instrument repair and calibration
You must contact our Service Center for a Customer Service Authorization Number (CSA#). This will ensure that when your instrument arrives, it will be tracked and processed promptly. Please write the CSA# on the outside of the shipping container. If the instrument is returned for calibration, we need to know if you want a standard calibration, or a calibration traceable to N.I.S.T. (Includes calibration certificate plus recorded calibration data).

Ship To: Chauvin Arnoux®, Inc. d.b.a. AEMC® Instruments

15 Faraday Drive

Dover, NH 03820 USA
Phone : 800-945-2362 (Ext. 360) 603-749-6434 (Ext. 360)
Fax: 603-742-2346 or 603-749-6309
E-mail: [email protected]

(Or contact your authorized distributor)
Costs for repair, standard calibration, and calibration traceable to N.I.S.T. are available.

NOTE: You must obtain a CSA# before returning any instrument.

Technical and Sales Assistance
If you are experiencing any technical problems, or require any assistance with the proper operation or application of your instrument, please call, mail, fax or e-mail our technical support team:

Contact:
Chauvin Arnoux®, Inc. d.b.a. AEMC® Instruments

Phone: 800-945-2362 (Ext. 351) 603-749-6434 (Ext. 351)
Fax: 603-742-2346
E-mail: [email protected]

Limited Warranty

The current probes and sensors are warranted to the owner for two years from the date of original purchase against defects in manufacture. This limited warranty is given by AEMC® Instruments, not by the distributor from whom it was purchased. This warranty is void if the unit has been tampered with, or abused or if the defect is related to service not performed by AEMC® Instruments.
Full warranty coverage and product registration are available on our website at www.aemc.com/warranty.html.
Please print the online Warranty Coverage Information for your records.

What AEMC® Instruments will do:
If a malfunction occurs within the warranty period, you may return the instrument to us for repair, provided we have your warranty registration information on file or proof of purchase. AEMC® Instruments will, at its option, repair or replace the faulty material.

Warranty Repairs

What you must do to return an Instrument for Warranty Repair:
First, request a Customer Service Authorization Number (CSA#) by phone or by fax from our Service Department (see address below), then return the instrument along with the signed CSA Form. Please write the CSA# on the outside of the shipping container. Return the instrument, postage, or shipment pre-paid to:

FAQ

Q: What are the compatible current probes and sensors for power quality meters?
- A: The compatible current probes and sensors for power quality meters are: 193-24-BK, 193-36-BK, 196A-24-BK, MA193-10-BK, MA193-14-BK, J93, MN93-BK, MN193-BK, MR193-BK, SL261-BK, SR193-BK.
Q: What are the measurement categories (CAT) for this product?
- A: The measurement categories (CAT) for this product are as follows: CAT IV – Low-voltage installations, CAT III – Building installations, CAT II – Circuits directly connected to low-voltage installations.

Ship To: Chauvin Arnoux®, Inc. d.b.a. AEMC® Instruments

15 Faraday Drive

Dover, NH 03820 USA
Phone: 800-945-2362 (Ext. 360) 603-749-6434 (Ext. 360)
Fax: 603-742-2346 or 603-749-6309
E-mail: [email protected]

Caution: To protect yourself against in-transit loss, we recommend you insure your returned material.
NOTE: You must obtain a CSA# before returning any instrument.

Chauvin Arnoux®, Inc. d.b.a. AEMC® Instruments
15 Faraday Drive