KLEIN TOOLS CL600 AC Auto Ranging Digital Clamp Meter Instruction Manual

KLEIN TOOLS CL600 AC Auto Ranging Digital Clamp Meter

Specifications :

• Model : CL600
• Measurement Technology: True RMS
• AC Voltage Range: Up to 1000 V
• AC Current Range: Up to 600 A
• Resistance Range: Up to 60 MΩ
• Jaw Opening: 2m
• IP Rating: IP40
• Safety Ratings: CAT IV 600V, CAT III 1000V

Product Usage Instructions

1. AC Current Measurement:
   Ensure the clamp meter is set to the AC current mode. Open the jaws and clamp around the conductor carrying the current to be measured. Read the value displayed on the screen.

2. AC/DC Voltage Measurement:
   For AC voltage measurement, select the AC voltage mode, then connect the test leads to the appropriate terminals. For DC voltage measurement, switch to the DC voltage mode before connecting the test leads.

3. Resistance Measurement:
   To measure resistance, set the meter to the resistance mode and connect the test leads to the circuit or component being measured. The resistance value will be displayed on the screen

4. Continuity and Diode Testing:
   For continuity testing, set the meter to the continuity mode and touch the test leads across the circuit or component. The meter will emit a sound if continuity is present. For diode testing, switch to the diode mode and follow the instructions in the manual.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):

1. Q: What does True RMS measurement mean?
   A: True RMS (Root Mean Square) measurement provides accurate readings for both sinusoidal and non-sinusoidal waveforms by calculating the effective value of an AC signal.

2. Q: What is the significance of CAT IV and CAT III safety ratings?
   A: CAT IV and CAT III ratings indicate the maximum voltage levels that the meter can safely handle, ensuring user safety when working on different electrical systems.

3. Q: How do I perform a diode test using the CL600?
   A: Refer to the user manual for detailed instructions on conducting diode tests with the CL600 clamp meter. Ensure proper settings and connections are made before performing the test.

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
600A AC Auto-Ranging Digital Clamp Meter
True RMS
Measurement Technology

• -14° –1000°F
• (-26°– 538°C)
• NON-CONTACT VOLTAGE TESTER
• AUTO-RANGING
• DATA HOLD
• RANGE HOLD
• AUDIBLE CONTINUITY
• DIODE TEST

1000 V
600 A
60 MΩ

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

Klein Tools CL600 is an automatically ranging true root mean square (TRMS) digital clamp-meter that measures AC current via the clamp, and measures AC/DC voltage, resistance, continuity, and tests diodes via test-leads.

• Environment: Indoor. DO NOT expose to moisture, rain, or snow.
• Operating Altitude: 6562 ft. (2000m)
• Relative Humidity: <80% non-condensing
• Operating Temp: 32° to 104°F (0° to 40°C)
• Storage Temp: 14° to 140°F (-10° to 60°C)
• Accuracy: Values stated at 65° to 83°F (18° to 28°C)
• Temp Coefficient: 0.1 x (Quoted Accuracy) per °C above 28°C or below 18°C, corrections are required when ambient working temp is outside of Accuracy Temp range
• Dimensions: 9.09″ x 3.82″ x 1.54″ (231 x 97 x 39 mm)
• Weight: 11.8 oz. (335 g) including batteries
• Calibration: Accurate for one year
• Standards: Conforms to: UL STD 61010-1, 61010-2-032, 61010-2-033.
• Certified to : CSA STD C22.2 # 61010-1,  61010-2-032, 61010-2-033. IEC EN 61010-1, 61010-2-032, 61010-2-033, 61326-1.
• Pollution degree : 2
• Accuracy: ± (% of reading + # of least significant digits)
• Drop Protection : 6.6 ft. (2m)
• Safety Rating : CAT IV 600V, CAT III 1000V, Class 2, Double insulation
• CAT III : Measurement category III is applicable to test and measuring circuits connected to the distribution part of the building’s low-voltage MAINS installation.
• CAT IV : Measurement category IV is applicable to test and measuring circuits connected at the source of the building’s low-voltage MAINS installation.
• Electromagnetic Environment : IEC EN 61326-1. This equipment meets requirements for use in basic and controlled electromagnetic environments like residential properties, business premises, and light-industrial locations.
  Specifications subject to change.

ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS

• Input Impedance : 10MΩ
• Frequency Rang e: 50 to 400Hz
• Maximum Input: 1000V AC RMS or 1000V DC

Maximum Input: 600V AC RMS or 600V DC

OTHER MEASUREMENT APPLICATIONS

Maximum Input: 600V AC RMS or 600V DC

• Diode Test : Max. 1.5mA, open circuit voltage ~3.0V DC
• Continuity Check : Audible signal <50Ω, current <0.35mA
• Sampling Frequency : 3 samples per second
• Auto Power off : After ~30 minutes of inactivity.
• Overload: “OL” indicated on display, overload protection 1000V in Voltage setting, 600V RMS in all other settings
• Polarity: “-” on display indicates negative polarity
• Display: 3-5/6 digit, 6000 Count LCD

WARNINGS – GENERAL
To ensure safe operation and service of the meter, follow these instructions. Failure to observe these warnings can result in severe injury or death.

• Before each use verify meter operation by measuring a known voltage or current.
• Never use the meter on a circuit with voltages that exceed the category based rating of this meter.
• Do not use the meter during electrical storms or in wet weather.
• Do not use the meter or test leads if they appear to be damaged.
• Probe assemblies to be used for MAINS measurements shall meet IEC/EN 61010-031 with a voltage RATING of CAT IV 600V or better.
• Ensure meter leads are fully seated, and keep fingers away from the metal probe contacts when making measurements.
• Use caution when working with voltages above 25V AC RMS or 60V DC. Such voltages pose a shock hazard.
• To avoid false readings that can lead to electrical shock, replace batteries when a low battery indicator appears.
• Do not attempt to measure resistance or continuity on a live circuit.
• Always adhere to local and national safety codes. Use personal protective equipment to prevent shock and arc blast injury where hazardous live conductors are exposed.
• To avoid risk of electric shock, disconnect leads from any voltage source before removing battery door.
• To avoid risk of electric shock, do not operate meter while battery door is removed.

WARNINGS – NCV FUNCTION

• When NCV Function is initiated, a blinking or steady red glow indicates voltage is present. If no indication, voltage could still be present.
• Before and after each use of the NCVT, verify operation by testing a known working circuit that is within the rating of this unit.
• Never assume neutral or ground wires are de-energized. Neutrals in multi-wire branch circuits may be energized when disconnected and must be retested before handling.
• The NCV tester WILL NOT detect voltage if:
• The wire is shielded.
• The operator is not grounded or is otherwise isolated from an effective earth ground.
• The voltage is DC.
• The NCV tester MAY NOT detect voltage if:
• The user is not holding the tester.
• The user is insulated from the tester with a glove or other materials.
• The wire is partially buried or in a grounded metal conduit.
• The tester is at a distance from the voltage source.
• The field created by the voltage source is blocked, dampened, or otherwise interfered with.
• The frequency of the voltage is not a perfect sine wave between 50 and 60Hz.
• The tester is outside of operation conditions (listed in Specifications section).
• Operation may be affected by differences in socket design and insulation thickness and type; tester may not be compatible with some types of standard or tamper resistant (TR) electrical outlets.
• Do not apply to uninsulated hazardous live conductors.
• Detection above 50V is specified under “normal” conditions as specified below. The tester may detect at a different threshold at different conditions, or may not detect at all unless:
• The tip of the tester is within 0.25″ of an AC voltage source radiating unimpeded.
• The user is holding the body of the tester with his or her bare hand.
• The user is standing on or connected to earth ground.
• The air humidity is nominal (50% relative humidity).
• The tester is held still.

SYMBOLS ON METER

SYMBOLS ON LCD

FEATURE DETAILS

NOTE: There are no user-serviceable parts inside meter.

1. 6000 count LCD display
2. Function selector switch
3. Clamp
4. “COM” jack
5. “VΩ” jack
6. Data Hold / Backlight button 13. Test lead holder for test probe
7. “RANGE” button
8. “MAX/MIN” button
9. Data Hold / Backlight button #2
10. Clamp trigger (press to open clamp)
11. Arrow markings
12. Non-Contact Voltage Testing Button
13. Test lead holder for test probe
14. Non-Contact Voltage Testing Sensor

FUNCTION BUTTONS

• ON/OFF
  To power ON the meter, rotate the Function Selector switch 2 from the OFF setting to any measurement setting. To power OFF the meter, rotate the Function Selector switch 2 to either of the OFF settings. By default, the meter will automatically power OFF after 30 minutes of inactivity. If the meter automatically powers OFF while in a measurement setting, rotate Function Selector switch 2 to any other setting (excluding the OFF settings) to power ON the meter. To deactivate the power OFF functionality press and hold the “RANGE” button 7 before powering ON from the OFF setting. When auto power OFF is deactivated, the Auto Power Off icon will not be visible in the display.

• DATA HOLD
  Press either of the Data Hold / Backlight buttons 6 or 9 to hold the measurement on the display. Press again to release the display to return to live measuring.

• BACKLIGHT
  Press and hold either of the Data Hold / Backlight buttons 6 or 9 for more than one second to turn ON the backlight. The backlight will automatically power OFF after 3 minutes of inactivity.

RANGE
The meter defaults to auto-ranging mode . This mode automatically determines the most appropriate measurement range for the testing that is being conducted. To manually force the meter to measure in a different range, use the Range button 7 .

1. Press the “RANGE” button 7 to manually select measurement  range (    is deactivated on the LCD). Repeatedly press the  “RANGE” button 7 to cycle through the available ranges, stopping once the desired range is reached.
2.  To return to auto-ranging mode, press and hold the “RANGE” button 7 for more than one second ( is reactivated).

FUNCTION BUTTONS

MAX/MIN
When the “MAX/MIN” button 8 is pressed, the meter keeps track of the Maximum and Minimum values and the difference between the Maximum and Minimum values as the meter continues to take samples.

1. When measuring, press “MAX/MIN” button 8 to toggle between the Maximum value (MAX) and the Minimum value (MIN).

2.  Press “MAX/MIN” button 8 for more than one second to return to normal measuring mode.

   • NON-CONTACT VOLTAGE TESTING
     Press the NCV button 12 to test for AC voltage using the integrated non- contact voltage meter. Approach the conductor under test leading with the sensing antenna 14 . The meter delivers visual warning signals when AC voltage is detected.

   • TEST LEAD HOLDER
     When working with test leads, one test probe may be mounted in the test lead holder 13 to facilitate natural two-handed operation with the clamp in one hand and a single test probe in the other.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

CONNECTING TEST LEADS
Do not test if leads are improperly seated. Results could cause intermittent display readings. To ensure proper connection, firmly press leads into the input jack completely.

TESTING IN CAT III / CAT IV MEASUREMENT LOCATIONS
Ensure the test lead shield is pressed firmly in place. Failure to use the CATIII / CATIV shield increases arc-flash risk.

TESTING IN CAT II MEASUREMENT LOCATIONS
CAT III / CAT IV shields may be removed for CAT II locations. This will allow testing on recessed conductors such as standard wall outlets. Take care not to lose the shields.

AC CURRENT (LESS THAN 600A)
AC Current is measured by pressing the clamp trigger 10 to open the clamp 3 and placing it around a current-carrying wire. When measuring, care should be taken to ensure that the clamp 3 is completely closed with trigger 10 fully released, and that the wire passes perpendicularly through the center of the clamp 3 in line with the arrow markings 11 .

To measure current:

1.  Rotate the Function Selector switch 2 to the AC current A setting
2. Place clamp 3 around wire. The current measurement will be shown in the display. The meter will auto-range to display the measurement in the most appropriate range.
   Disconnect test leads when measuring with the clamp.

AC VOLTAGE (LESS THAN 1000V)

1. Insert RED test lead into VΩ jack 5 , and BLACK test lead into COM jack 4 , and rotate function selector switch 2 to the AC voltage V setting.
2.  Apply test leads to the circuit to be tested to measure voltage.  The meter will auto-range to display the measurement in the most appropriate range.

DC VOLTAGE (LESS THAN 1000V)

1. Insert RED test lead into VΩ jack 5 , and BLACK test lead into COM jack 4 , and rotate function selector switch 2 to the DC voltage setting. ****
2. 2. Apply test leads to the circuit to be tested to measure voltage. The meter will auto-range to display the measurement in the most appropriate range.

NOTE: If “–” appears on the LCD, the test leads are being applied to the circuit in reverse. Swap the position of the leads to correct this.
NOTE: When in a voltage setting and the test leads are open, readings of order mV may appear on the display. This is noise and is normal. By touching the test leads together to close the circuit the meter will measure zero volts.

CONTINUITY

1. Insert RED test lead into VΩ jack 5 , and BLACK test lead into COM jack 4 , and rotate function selector switch 2 to the Continuity setting.
2.  Remove power from circuit.
3. Test for continuity by connecting conductor or circuit with test leads. If resistance is measured less than 50Ω, an audible signal will sound and display will show a resistance value indicating continuity. If circuit is open display will show “OL”.

DO NOT attempt to measure continuity on a live circuit.

RESISTANCE MEASUREMENTS

1. Insert RED test lead into VΩ jack 5 , and BLACK test lead into COM jack 4 , and rotate function selector switch 2 to the Resistance setting.
2. Remove power from circuit.
3. Measure resistance by connecting test leads to circuit. The meter will auto-range to display the measurement in the most appropriate range.

NOTE: When in a Resistance setting and the test leads are open (not connected across a resistor), or when a failed resistor is under test, the display will indicate O.L. This is normal.
DO NOT attempt to measure resistance on a live circuit.

DIODE TEST

1. Insert RED test lead into VΩ jack 5 , and BLACK test lead into COM jack 4 , and rotate function selector switch 2 to the Diode-Test  setting.
2.  Touch test leads to diode. A reading of 200-800mV on display indicates forward bias, “OL” indicates reverse bias. An open device will show “OL” in both polarities. A shorted device will show approximately 0mV.

MAINTENANCE

BATTERY REPLACEMENT

When indicator is displayed on LCD, batteries must be replaced.

1. Remove screw from battery door.
2. Replace 2 x AAA batteries (note proper polarity).
3. Replace battery door and fasten securely with screw.

To avoid risk of electric shock, disconnect leads from any voltage source before removing battery door.
To avoid risk of electric shock, do not operate meter while battery door is removed.

CLEANING

Be sure meter is turned off and wipe with a clean, dry lint-free cloth. Do not use abrasive cleaners or solvents.

STORAGE
Remove the batteries when meter is not in use for a prolonged period of time. Do not expose to high temperatures or humidity. After a period of storage in extreme conditions exceeding the limits mentioned in the General Specifications section, allow the meter to return to normal operating conditions before using.

FCC & IC COMPLIANCE

• See this product’s page at www.kleintools.com for FCC compliance information.
• Canada ICES-003 (B) / NMB-003 (B)

WARRANTY

www.kleintools.com/warranty

DISPOSAL / RECYCLE
Do not place equipment and its accessories in the trash. Items must be properly disposed of in accordance with local regulations. Please see www.epa.gov/recycle for additional information.

CUSTOMER SERVICE

• KLEIN TOOLS, INC.
• 450 Bond Street
• Lincolnshire, IL 60069
• 1-800-553-4676
• [email protected]
• www.kleintools.com

References

• Reduce, Reuse, Recycle | US EPA

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