 CLAMP MULTIMETER

METRACLIP 87

ENG L ISH User’s manual

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CONTENTS

1 PRESENTATION............................................................................................................ 8
1.1 THE SWITCH ........................................................................................................................................ 9
1.2 THE KEYS OF THE KEYPAD..........................................................................................................10
1.3 THE DISPLAY UNIT..........................................................................................................................11
1.3.1 The symbols of the display unit....................................................................... 11
1.3.2 Measurement capacity exceeded (O.L) .......................................................... 13
1.4 THE TERMINALS ..............................................................................................................................13
2 THE KEYS ..................................................................................................................... 14

2.1 KEY .......................................................................................................................................................14

2.2 KEY (SECOND FUNCTION).....................................................................................................................15
2.3 KEY .......................................................................................................................................................15
2.4 KEY .......................................................................................................................................................16
2.5 KEY .......................................................................................................................................................17
2.5.1 In the normal mode ......................................................................................... 17
2.5.2 Access to the True-INRUSH mode ( set to ) .................................... 18
2.5.3 The MAX/MIN/PEAK mode + activation of the HOLD mode....................... 18
2.6 KEY .......................................................................................................................................................19
2.6.1 The Hz function in the normal mode .............................................................. 19
2.6.2 In the display of orders of harmonics mode or + ................. 20
2.6.3 In Hz mode + activation of the HOLD mode ................................................. 20
3 USE .................................................................................................................................. 21
3.1 COMMISSIONING.............................................................................................................................21
3.2 STARTING UP THE CLAMP MULTIMETER ..............................................................................21
3.3 SWITCHING THE CLAMP MULTIMETER ..................................................................................22
3.4 CONFIGURATION ............................................................................................................................22
3.4.1 De-activation of automatic switching off (Auto Power OFF) ....................... 22
3.4.2 Programming of the current threshold for the True INRUSH measurement 22
3.4.3 Programming the rate of recording in memory ............................................. 23
3.4.4 Erasure of the records in memory .................................................................. 23
3.4.5 Default configuration ...................................................................................... 23
3.5 VOLTAGE MEASUREMENT (V) ...................................................................................................24
3.6 CONTINUITY TEST ...................................................................................................................25
3.7 RESISTANCE MEASUREMENT Ω ................................................................................................26
3.8 CURRENT MEASUREMENT (A) ...................................................................................................26
3.8.1 AC measurement ............................................................................................. 26
3.8.2 DC or AC+DC measurement.......................................................................... 27
3.9 STARTING CURRENT OR OVERCURRENT (TRUE INRUSH) MEASUREMENT.............29
3.10 POWER MEASUREMENTS W, VA, VAR, PF AND DPF..............................................................30
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3.10.1 Measurement of single-phase power .............................................................. 31

3.10.2 Balanced three-phase power measurement.................................................... 32
3.10.3 Four quadrant diagram .................................................................................. 33
3.11 ENERGY METERING MEASUREMENT......................................................................................33
3.12 FREQUENCY MEASUREMENT (HZ)............................................................................................37
3.12.1 Frequency measurement in voltage ................................................................ 37
3.12.2 Frequency measurement in current ................................................................ 38
3.13 MEASUREMENT OF THE TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION (THD) AND DISPLAY OF
THE ORDERS OF HARMONICS....................................................................................................................38
3.13.1 Measurement of the THD in voltage .............................................................. 38
3.13.2 Measurement of the THD in current .............................................................. 39
3.13.3 Display of the 25 orders of harmonics and of the frequency of the
fundamental ..................................................................................................................... 40
3.14 RECORDING OF MEASUREMENT DATA/CAMPAIGNS .......................................................41
3.15 PROCESSING OF THE DATA ON A PC WITH THE PAT SOFTWARE ..................................41
4 CHARACTERISTICS .......................FEHLER! TEXTMARKE NICHT DEFINIERT.
4.1 REFERENCE CONDITIONS ............................................................................................................55
4.2 CHARACTERISTICS UNDER THE REFERENCE CONDITIONS ...........................................55
4.2.1 DC voltage measurement ................................................................................ 56
4.2.2 AC voltage measurement ................................................................................ 56
4.2.3 AC+DC voltage measurement ........................................................................ 57
4.2.4 DC current measurement ................................................................................ 57
4.2.5 AC current measurement ................................................................................ 58
4.2.6 AC+DC intensity measurement ...................................................................... 58
4.2.7 True-Inrush measurement ............................................................................... 59
4.2.8 Calculation of the crest factor (CF) ............................................................... 59
4.2.9 Calculation of the RIPPLE in DC .................................................................. 60
4.2.10 Continuity measurement ................................................................................. 60
4.2.11 Resistance measurement ................................................................................. 60
4.2.12 Active DC power measurements ..................................................................... 61
4.2.13 Active AC power measurements ..................................................................... 61
4.2.14 Active AC+DC power measurements ............................................................. 62
4.2.15 Measurement of apparent AC power .............................................................. 63
4.2.16 Measurement of apparent AC+DC power ..................................................... 63
4.2.17 Measurement of reactive AC power ............................................................... 64
4.2.18 Measurement of reactive AC+DC power ....................................................... 65
4.2.19 Calculation of the power factor (PF) ............................................................. 65
4.2.20 Calculation of the displacement power factor (DPF).................................... 66
4.2.21 Frequency measurements................................................................................ 66
4.2.22 Characteristics in THDr ................................................................................. 67
4.2.23 Characteristics in THDf .................................................................................. 67
4.2.24 Harmonic measurement characteristics ......................................................... 67
4.3 ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS ...............................................................................................68
4.4 CHARACTERISTICS OF CONSTRUCTION ................................................................................68
4.5 POWER SUPPLY ................................................................................................................................69
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4.6 COMPLIANCE WITH INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS .........................................................69

4.7 VARIATIONS IN THE DOMAIN OF USE .....................................................................................69
5 MAINTENANCE .......................................................................................................... 71
5.1 CLEANING ..........................................................................................................................................71
5.2 REPLACEMENT OF THE BATTERIES .........................................................................................71
5.3 METROLOGICAL CHECK ..............................................................................................................71
5.4 REPAIR.................................................................................................................................................71
6 WARRANTY ................................................................................................................. 72

7 DELIVERY CONDITION ........................................................................................... 72

8 ADDRESSES .................................................................................................................. 73

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You have just acquired an METRACLIP 87 clamp multimeter and we thank you.

For best results from your device :

• read this user manual attentively,
• observe the precautions for its use.

Meanings of the symbols used on the device

Danger. The operator agrees to refer to this data sheet whenever this danger
symbol is encountered.

Application or withdrawal authorized on uninsulated or bare conductors at

dangerous voltages.

1.5 V battery.

The CE marking indicates compliance with European directives.

Double insulation or reinforced insulation.

Selective sorting of wastes for the recycling of electrical and electronic

equipment within the European Union.
In conformity with directive DEEE 2002/96/EC: this equipment must not be
treated as household waste.

AC – Alternating current.

AC and DC – Alternating and direct current.

Earth.

Risk of electric shock.

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PRECAUTIONS FOR USE

This device complies with safety standards IEC-61010-1 and 61010-2-032 for
voltages of 1000V in category IV at an altitude OF less than 2000m, indoors, with a
degree of pollution not exceeding 2.
These safety instructions are intended to ensure the safety of persons and proper
operation of the device. If the tester is used other than as specified in this data
sheet, the protection provided by the device may be impaired.

 The operator and/or the responsible authority must carefully read and clearly
understand the various precautions to be taken in use.
 If you use this instrument other than as specified, the protection it provides
may be compromised, thereby endangering you.
 Do not use the instrument in an explosive atmosphere or in the presence of
flammable gases or fumes.
 Do not use the instrument on networks of which the voltage or category
exceeds those mentioned.
 Do not exceed the rated maximum voltages and currents between terminals or
with respect to earth.
 Do not use the instrument if it appears to be damaged, incomplete, or not
properly closed.
 Before each use, check the condition of the insulation on the leads, housing,
and accessories. Any element of which the insulation is deteriorated (even
partially) must be set aside for repair or scrapped.
 Use leads and accessories rated for voltages and categories at least equal to
those of the instrument. If not, an accessory of a lower category lowers the
category of the combined Clamp + accessory to that of the accessory.
 Observe the environmental conditions of use.
 Do not modify the instrument and do not replace components with
"equivalents". Repairs and adjustments must be done by approved qualified
personnel.
 Replace the batteries as soon as the symbol appears on the display unit.
Disconnect all cords before opening the battery compartment cover.
 Use personal protective equipment when conditions require.
 Keep your hands away from the unused terminals of the instrument.

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 When handling the test probes, crocodile clips, and clamp ammeters, keep
your fingers behind the physical guard.
 As a safety measure, and to avoid repeated overloads on the inputs of the
device, we recommend performing configuration operations only when the
device is disconnected from all dangerous voltages.

MEASUREMENT CATEGORIES

Definitions of the measurement categories :

CAT II: Circuits directly connected to the low-voltage installation.

Example: power supply to household electrical appliances and portable tools.

CAT III: Power supply circuits in the installation of the building.

Example: distribution panel, circuit-breakers, fixed industrial machines or devices.

CAT IV: Circuits supplying the low-voltage installation of the building.

Example: power lines, meters, and protection devices.

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1 PRESENTATION
The METRACLIP 87 is a professional electrical measuring instrument that
combines the following functions:
 Current measurement;
 Measurement of inrush current / overcurrent (True-Inrush);
 Voltage measurement;
 Frequency measurement;
 Measurement of harmonic distortion, total (THD) and order by order;
 Continuity test with buzzer;
 Resistance measurement;
 Power (W, VA, var and PF) and Energy measurements;
 Measurement of the Crest Factor (CF), the Displacement Power Factor
(DPF), and RIPPLE;
 Recording of data in memory, Wireless data transfer to a PC (by Bluetooth);

1
Item Designation See §

Jaws with centring marks 3.5 to

1
2 (see connection principles) 3.13
2 Physical guard -

3 3 Switch 1.1
7
4 Function keys 2

4 5 Display unit 1.3

6 Terminals 1.4
7 Trigger -
5

Figure 1 : the METRACLIP 87 clamp multimeter

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1.1 THE SWITCH

The switch has five positions. To access the , , , , functions, set the
switch to the desired function. Each setting is confirmed by an audible signal. The
functions are described in the table below.

Figure 2 : the switch

Item Function See §

1 OFF mode – Switches the clamp multimeter off 3.3
2 AC, DC, AC+DC voltage measurement (V) 3.5
3 Continuity test 3.6
Resistance measurement Ω 3.7
4 AC, DC, AC+DC current measurement (A) 3.8
5 Power measurements (W, var, VA) AC, DC, AC+ DC
Calculation of the power factor (PF), of the displacement 3.10
power factor (DPF), of the Energy

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1.2 THE KEYS OF THE KEYPAD

Here are the six keys of the keypad :
1 2 3

4 5 6
Figure 3 : the keys of the keypad

Item Function See §

1 Storage of values, disabling of display 2.1
Zero correction ADC/AAC+DC/W DC/W AC+DC 3.8.2
2 Selection of the type of measurement (AC, DC)
2.2
Selection of single-phase or three-phase measurement
3 Activation or de-activation of the backlighting
of the display unit 2.3
Scrolling up of orders of harmonics or of pages of results in W,
MAX/MIN/PEAK
Activation or de-activation of BT wireless transfer (in combination with 6)
4 Activation or de-activation of the MAX/MIN mode
2.5
Activation or de-activation of the INRUSH mode in A
5 Measurements of frequency (Hz), of total harmonic distortion (THD),
and of orders of harmonics 2.6
Activation or de-activation of the energy metering mode
6 Scrolling down of orders of harmonics or of pages of results in W,
MAX/MIN/PEAK
2.4
Activation or de-activation of recording of current data in memory
Activation or de-activation of BT wireless transfer (in combination with 3)

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1.3 THE DISPLAY UNIT

Here is the display unit of the clamp multimeter:
4
5
1

2
3

Figure 4 : the display unit

Item Function See §

1 Display of the modes selected (keys) 2
2 Display of the measurement value and unit 3.5 to 3.13
3 Display of the MAX/MIN modes 3.10
4 Type of measurement (AC or DC) 2.2
6 Spent battery indication 5.2

1.3.1 The symbols of the display unit

Symbol Designation

AC Alternating current or voltage

DC Direct voltage

AC+DC Alternating and direct current

Storage of the values and hold of the display

RMS RMS value

Max Maximum RMS value

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Min Minimum RMS value

AVG Mean RMS value

PEAK+ Maximum peak value

PEAK- Minimum peak value

Balanced total three-phase power measurement

V Volt

Hz Hertz

W Active power

A Ampere

% Percentage

Ω Ohm

m Milli- prefix

k Kilo- prefix

var Reactive power

VA Apparent power

PF Power factor

DPF Displacelent power factor (cos φ)

CF Crest factor

RIPPLE Ripple (in DC)

THDf Total harmonic distorsion with respect to the fundamental

Total harmonic distorsion with respect to the true RMS

THDr
value of the signal

REC Recording in memory

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BlueTooth wireless communication

Continuity test

Permanent display (automatic switching off de-activated)

Spent battery indicator

1.3.2 Measurement capacity exceeded (O.L)

The O.L (Over Load) symbol is displayed when the display capacity is exceeded.

1.4 THE TERMINALS

The terminals are used as follows:

1 2
Figure 5 : the terminals

Item Function
1 Cold terminal (COM)
2 Hot terminal (+)

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2 THE KEYS
The keys of the keypad respond differently to short, long, and sustained presses.
In this section, the icon represents the possible positions of the switch for which
the key concerned has some action.

2.1 KEY
This key is used to:

 store and look up the last values acquired specific to each function (V, A, Ω,
W) according to the specific modes previously activated
(MAX/MIN/PEAK,Hz,THD); the present display is then maintained while the
detection and acquisition of new values continues;
 perform an automatic zero correction in ADC/AC+DC et WDC/AC+DC (see also §
3.9.2)

Successive
presses on … serve

short 1. to store the results of the present

measurements
2. to hold the display of the last value displayed
3. to return to normal display mode (the value of
each new measurement is displayed)
Long (> 2 sec) ADC To perform automatic compensation of the zero
A AC+DC
Remark : this mode operates if the
W DC MAX/MIN/PEAK or HOLD modes (short press)
are first desactivated.
W AC+DC

See also § 2.5.3 and § 2.6.3 for the action key with the action of the key
and with the action of the key.

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2.2 KEY (SECOND FUNCTION)

This key is used to select the type of measurement (AC, DC, AC+DC) and the
second functions marked in yellow next to the relevant positions of the switch.
It can also be used in the configuration mode, to modify the default values (see
§3.4)

Remark: the key is invalid in the MAX/MIN/PEAK and HOLD modes.

Successive
… serve
presses on
short -to select AC, DC or AC+DC. Depending on
your choice, the screen displays AC, DC or
AC+DC

-to cycle through the Ω mode or the continuity

test

Long (> 2 sec) - to display the total three-phase power of a

balanced system ( is displayed).
- by pressing again, to return to display of the
single-phase power ( is off)

2.3 KEY
This key is used to :
 Scroll orders of harmonics or successive pages up;
 Activate the back-lighting;
 Activate the Bluetooth function.

Successive
… serve
presses on
short to scroll through the various pages of
measurement results, depending on the
function and possibly the active mode
(MAX/MIN/PEAK or THD/Harmonics)

long (> 2 sec) to activate/de-activate the back-lighting of the

display unit.

Remark: the back-lighting is switched off

automatically at the end of 2 minutes.

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Combined with To activate Bluetooth wireless communication.

the key
The symbol is the displayed.

Remark: activation of the Bluetooth mode

automatically stops the recording of the data.

2.4 KEY
This key is used to :
 Scroll down through the orders of harmonics or successive pages;
 Activate the recording of the data;
 Activate the Bluetooth function.

Successive
… serve
presses on
short to scroll through the various pages of
measurement results, depending on the
function and possibly the active mode
(MAX/MIN/PEAK or THD/Harmonics)

long (> 2 sec) activate/de-activate the recording of the data.

The REC symbol is then displayed.

Remark: when the recording memory is full, the REC

symbol flashes

combiné avec la To activate Bluetooth wireless communication.

touche
The symbol is then displayed.

Remark: activation of the Bluetooth mode

automatically stops the recording of the data.

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2.5 KEY

2.5.1 In the normal mode

This key activates detection of the MAX, MIN, PEAK+, PEAK- or AVG values of the
measurements made.
Max and Min are the extreme mean values in DC and the extreme RMS values in AC.
Peak+ is the maximum instantaneous peak and Peak- is the minimum instantaneous
peak.
AVG is the moving average of 4 measurements.
Remark : in this mode, the "automatic switching off" function of the device is
automatically de-activated. The symbol is displayed on the screen.

Successive presses on
… serve

-to activate detection of the MAX/MIN/PEAK values

-to display the MAX, AVG, MIN and PEAK+, AVG,
PEAK- values (on a second screen)
-to return to display of the present measurement
without exiting from the mode (the values already
detected are not erased)
short Remark: depending on the mode, AC or DC, the crest factor
(CF), harmonics, frequency, and RIPPLE are also available.

- to activate detection of the MAX/MIN/AVG values.

- to display the MAX, MIN, and AVG simultaneously.
- to return to display of the present measurement
without exiting from the mode (the values already
detected are not erased)

to exit from the MAX/MIN/PEAK mode. The values

previously recorded are then erased.
long (> 2 sec)
Remark: if the HOLD function is activated, it is not possible
to exit from the MAX/MIN/PEAK mode. The HOLD function
must first be de-activated.

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2.5.2 Access to the True-INRUSH mode ( set to )

This key allows measurement of the True-Inrush current (starting current, or

overcurrent in steady-state operation) for AC or DC current only (not operational in
AC+DC).

Successive
…serves
presses on
long (>2 sec) to enter the True-INRUSH mode
-"Inrh" is displayed for 3s (the backlighting blinks)
-the triggering threshold is displayed for 5s (the
backlighting is steady);
-"------" is displayed and the "A" symbol flashes
-after detection and acquisition, the inrush
current measurement is displayed, after the
calculations stage "------" (backlighting off)

Remark: the A symbol flashes to indicate "surveillance"

of the signal.

to exit from the True-INRUSH mode (return to

simple current measurement).
short (<2 sec) -to display the PEAK+ value of the current
-to display the PEAK- value of the current
Note: a short press is -to display the RMS True-Inrush current
functional only if an
True-Inrush value has Remark: the A symbol is displayed steadily during this
been detected. sequence.

2.5.3 The MAX/MIN/PEAK mode + activation of the HOLD mode

Successive presses
… serve
on
to display successively the MAX, AVG, MIN and
PEAK+, AVG, PEAK-
short The values displayed are the same before the
key was pressed.

Note: the HOLD function does not interrupt the acquisition of new MAX, MIN, PEAK
values

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2.6 KEY
This key is used to display measurements of the frequency of a signal, of power, of
the levels and orders of harmonics.

Remark : this key is not working in DC mode.

2.6.1 The Hz function in the normal mode

Successive
…serves
presses on
short to display:
1.the frequency of the signal, the RMS
measurement, and the DC component
2.the crest factor CF, the RMS measurement,
and the DC component
Long (> 2 sec) 1. to enter or exit from the THD calculation and
display mode
2. to display the THDf, the THDr, and the RMS
value.

3. The and keys are used to display

each order of harmonic (25 orders, from h01 to
h25), with the associated harmonic distortion
(with respect to the fundamental) and the RMS
value of order hxx.
Note: order hdC (displayed in the DC and
AC+DC modes) is the DC component; order h01
is the fundamental.
1. to activate or stop the energy metering mode
2.to display the various energy parameters

3.The and keys are used to display the

status and energy metering measurement results
pages.

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2.6.2 In the display of orders of harmonics mode or +

Successive
…serve
presses on
short to display the frequency of the order of harmonic
previously selected using the or keys,
instead of order hxx.
A 2nd short press restores display of order (hxx)
or hdC

2.6.3 In Hz mode + activation of the HOLD mode

Successive
…serve
presses on
short To store and display the frequency with the RMS
value and the DC component, then, on a 2nd
consecutive page, the crest factor CF.
Note: the values displayed are those measured
before the HOLD key is pressed

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3 USE

3.1 COMMISSIONING
Insert the batteries supplied with the device as follows:
1. Using a screwdriver, unscrew the screw of the battery compartment cover
(item 1) on the back of the housing and open it.
2. Place the 4 batteries in the compartment (item 2), taking care to get the
polarities right.
3. Close the battery compartment cover and screw it to the housing.

Figure 6 : the battery compartment cover

3.2 STARTING UP THE CLAMP MULTIMETER

The switch is set to OFF. Turn the switch to the function of your choice. The whole
display lights (all symbols) for a few seconds (see §1.3), then the screen of the
function chosen is displayed. The clamp multimeter is then ready to make
measurements.

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3.3 SWITCHING THE CLAMP MULTIMETER

The clamp multimeter can be switched off either manually, by setting the switch to
OFF, or automatically, after ten minutes with no action on the switch and/or the
keys. Thirty (30) seconds before the device is switched off, an audible signal
sounds intermittently. To re-activate the device, press any key or turn the switch.

3.4 CONFIGURATION
As a safety measure, and to avoid repeated overloads on the inputs of the device,
we recommend performing configuration operations only when the device is
disconnected from all dangerous voltages.

3.4.1 De-activation of automatic switching off (Auto Power OFF)

To de-activate automatic switching off:
In the OFF position, hold the key down while turning the switch to
, until the "full screen" display ends and a beep is emitted, to enter the
configuration mode. The symbol is displayed.

When the key is released, the device is in the voltmeter function in

the normal mode.
The return to Auto Power OFF takes place when the clamp is switched
back on.

3.4.2 Programming of the current threshold for the True INRUSH

measurement
To program the triggering current threshold of the True INRUSH measurement:

1. in the OFF position, hold the key down while turning the switch to
, until the "full screen" display ends and a beep is emitted, to enter the
configuration mode. The display unit indicates the percentage overshoot to
apply to the measured current to determine the measurement triggering
threshold.
Remark : The value stored by default is 10%, representing 110% of the established
current measured. The possible values are 5%, 10%, 20%, 50%, 70%, 100%,
150%, and 200%.

2. To change the threshold, press the key. The value flashes: each
press on the key displays the next value. To record the chosen
threshold, apply a long press (>2s) on the key. A confirmation beep is
emitted.

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To exit from the programming mode, turn the switch to another setting. The chosen
threshold is stored (emission of a double beep).

Note: The starting current measurement triggering threshold is fixed at 1% of the

least sensitive range. This threshold is not adjustable

3.4.3 Programming the rate of recording in memory

1. In the OFF position, hold the key down while turning the switch to
, until the end of the "full screen" display and the emission of a beep,
to enter the configuration mode. The display unit then indicates the
interval of recording of the data in memory.
Remark: the default value is 60 seconds. Possible values range from 1 second to
600 seconds (10 minutes).
2. To change the recording interval, press the key. The right-hand digit
blinks: each press on the key increments its value. To go to the next
digit, apply a long press (>2s) to the key.

When the desired unit is displayed, turn the switch to another setting. The unit
chosen is stored (emission of a double beep).

3.4.4 Erasure of the records in memory

In the OFF position, hold the key down while turning the switch to
.
The device emits a beep after erasing the records in memory. The "rSt"
and "rEC" symbols are displayed. The device then switches to normal
continuity measurement.
We recommend not having any voltage on the input terminals while doing this.

3.4.5 Default configuration

To reset the clamp to its default parameters (factory configuration):
In the OFF position, hold the key down while turning the switch to
, until the "full screen" display ends and a beep is emitted, to enter the
configuration mode. The "rSt" symbol is displayed.

After 2 s, the clamp emits a double beep, then all of the symbols of the
screen are displayed until the key is released. The default parameters
are then restored:
Recording interval =60 seconds
True Inrush triggering threshold =10%

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3.5 VOLTAGE MEASUREMENT (V)

To measure a voltage, proceed as follows :
1. Set the switch to ;
2. Connect the black lead to the COM terminal and the red lead to "+".
3. Place the test probes or the crocodile clips on the terminals of the circuit to be
measured. The device selects AC or DC automatically according to which
measured value is larger. The AC or DC symbol lights in blinking mode.
To select AC, DC or AC+DC manually, press the yellow key to reach the desired
choice. The symbol corresponding to the choice made then lights in fixed mode.

The measured values are displayed. :

- in DC
Display Quantity
st
1 row Voltage V RMS

2nd row DC RIPPLE in %

rd
3 row DC voltage component, V DC

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- in AC and AC+DC
Display Quantity

1st row Total RMS voltage V RMS or TRMS

nd
2 row Crest factor (CF)
rd
3 row DC voltage component, V DC

3.6 CONTINUITY TEST

Warning : Before performing the test, make sure that the circuit is off and any
capacitors have been discharged.
1. Set the switch to ; the symbol is displayed ;
2. Connect the black lead to the COM terminal and the red lead to «+».
3. Place the test probes or the crocodile clips on the terminals of the
circuit or component to be tested.

An audible signal is emitted if there is continuity, and the measured value is

displayed on the screen.
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3.7 RESISTANCE MEASUREMENT Ω

Warning : Before making a resistance measurement, make sure that the circuit is
cold and any capacitors have been discharged.

1. Set the switch to and press the key. The Ω symbol is

displayed;
2. Connect the black lead to the COM terminal and the red lead to « + »;
3. Place the test probes or the crocodile clips on the terminals of the
circuit or component to be measured ;

The measured value is displayed on the screen

3.8 CURRENT MEASUREMENT (A)

The jaws are opened by pressing the trigger on the body of the device. The arrow
on the jaws of the clamp (see the diagram below) must point in the presumed
direction of flow of the current, from the generator to the load. Make sure that the
jaws have closed correctly.

Remark: the measurement results are optimal when the conductor is centred in the
jaws (aligned with the centring marks).

The device automatically selects AC or DC according to which measured value is

larger. The AC or DC symbol blinks.

3.8.1 AC measurement
For an AC current measurement, proceed as follows:
1. Set the switch to and select AC by pressing the key. The AC
symbol is displayed.
2. Encircle only the conductor concerned with the clamp ;

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The measured values are displayed on the screen.

Display Quantity
st
1 row RMS current A RMS

2nd row Crest factor (CF)

rd
3 row DC current component A DC

3.8.2 DC or AC+DC measurement

To measure the DC or AC+DC current, if the display unit does not indicate "0", first
correct the DC zero as follows:
Step 1 : to correct the DC zero
Important : The clamp must not be closed on the conductor during the DC zero
correction. Hold the clamp in the same position during the whole procedure so that
the correction value will be exact.
Press the key until the device emits a double beep and displays a value near
"0". The correction value is stored until the clamp is powered down.

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Remark : the correction is effected only if the value displayed is < ± 10 A,

otherwise the value displayed blinks and is not stored. The clamp must be
recalibrated (see § 5.3)

Step 2 : to make a measurement

1. The switch is set to . Select DC or AC+DC by pressing the yellow
key until the desired choice is reached.
2. Apply the clamp to only the conductor concerned.

The measurement values are displayed :

- in DC :

Display Quantity
st
1 row Current A RMS

2nd row DC RIPPLE in %

rd
3 row DC current component A DC

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- in AC and AC+DC :

Display Quantity

1st row Total RMS current in A RMS or TRMS

nd
2 row Crest factor (CF)
rd
3 row DC current component A DC

3.9 STARTING CURRENT OR OVERCURRENT (TRUE INRUSH)

MEASUREMENT
To measure a starting current or overcurrent, proceed as follows:

1. Set the switch to then encircle only the conductor concerned with
the clamp.
2. Effect a long press on the key. The InRh symbol is displayed,
then the triggering threshold. The clamp then awaits detection of the
True-Inrush current.
"------" is displayed and the "A" symbol flashes (central row of the
display).
3. After detection and acquisition for 100 ms, the RMS value of the True-
Inrush current is displayed, along with the PEAK+/PEAK- values
subsequently.
4. A long press on the key or a change of function leads to exiting
from the True-Inrush mode.

Remark : the triggering threshold in A is 10A if the initial current is zero (starting of
installation); it is that set in the configuration (see §3.4.2) for an established current
(overload in a installation)..

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Display Quantity
st
1 row “Inrh”

2nd row True Inrush value in A

rd
3 row Triggering threshold in A

- PEAK display :

Display Quantity

1st row “Inrh”

nd
2 row PEAK+ or PEAK- value in A
rd
3 row Triggering threshold in A

3.10 POWER MEASUREMENTS W, VA, VAR, PF AND DPF

This measurement is possible en single-phase or in balanced three-phase.
Reminder : in DC or AC+DC power measurement, first correct the DC zero in
current (see § 3.8.2, step 1)

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For the power factor (PF), the displacement power factor (DPF) and the powers VA
and var measurement is possible only in AC or AC+DC.

3.10.1 Measurement of single-phase power

1. Set the switch to ;
2. The device automatically displays AC+DC. To select AC, DC, or
AC+DC, press the key until the desired choice is reached.
3. Connect the black lead to the COM terminal and the red lead to "+";
4. Place the test probes or the crocodile clips of the black lead on the
neutral (N), then those of the red lead on the L phase.
5. Clamp only the corresponding conductor, respecting the direction;.

The measurement value are displayed :

Display Quantity
st
1 row Active power W (DC, AC or AC+DC)

2nd row Reactive power var (AC or AC+DC)

rd
3 row Apparent power VA (AC or AC+DC)

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3.10.2 Balanced three-phase power measurement

1. Set the switch to ;
2. Press the yellow key until the symbol is displayed.
3. The device automatically displays AC+DC. To select AC, DC, or
AC+DC, press the yellow key until the desired choice is reached.
4. Connect the black lead to the COM terminal and the red lead to "+";
5. Connect the leads and the clamp to the circuit as follows:

…and the black lead is …then the clamp is on

If the red lead is connected…
connected the conductor
To the L1 phase to the L2 phase of the L3 phase
To the L2 phase to the L3 phase of the L1 phase
To the L3 phase to the L1 phase of the L2 phase

Reminder : the arrow on the jaws of the clamp (see the diagram below) must point
in the presumed direction of flow of the current from the source (producer) to the
load (consumer)

The measurement is displayed on screen.

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Remark : You can also measure the three-phase power on a balanced 4-wire
network by proceeding in the same way, or by proceeding as for the measurement
on a single-phase network, then multiplying the value found by three.

3.10.3 Four quadrant diagram

In order to determine correctly the signs of the active and reactive powers, we refer
to the diagram below, which determines :
- positive active power (W) = power consumed
- negative active power = power generated
- reactive power (var) and active power of the same sign = inductive power
- reactive power and active power of opposite signs = capacitive power

3.11 ENERGY METERING MEASUREMENT

The Energy Metering measurement is available in W for the AC and AC+DC
quantities.
The energy meters start and totalize the various types of energy (the eight energy
meters - 4 meters of energy consumed and 4 meters of energy generated - are
started).

To measure the energy metering, proceed as follows:

1. Sst the switch to ;

2. Press the (long press). Start-up screen 1 in the Energy Metering
mode appears ;

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3. Connecting the black lead to the COM terminal and the red lead to
«+»;
4. Place the test probes or the crocodile clips of the black lead on the
neutral (N), then those of the red lead on the L phase;
5. Place the clamp around the single conductor concerned, respecting
the direction (see §3.10);
6. To access the metering, press the key :
The sequence of use is as follows :
I- ---> ---> --->I
I<-------------------------------------|

The statuses of the meters are :

- On <=> metering in operation
- Off <=> metering stopped (values of the meters 0)
- Stop <=> meterinf stopped (values of the meters preserved)

Hour meter page :

1 : hours (h)

2 : minutes (n)

3 : seconds (s)

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The duration of the metering uses the following format: XXXh (for hours) XXm (for
minutes) XXs (for seconds)

N.B. Beyond 999h 59m 59s "---h--m--s" is displayed, but the internal metering
duration keeps running correctly.

View of the set of screens concerning the measurement of Energies by short

presses on or :

  

  

  

 

Conventions :
Load designates the energy received by the load or consumed (W+)
Load C designates the capacitive reactive energy (W+ and var-)
Load L designates the inductive reactive energy (W+ and var+)
Supp designates the energy generated by the load (W-)
Supp designates the capacitive reactive energy (W- and var-)
Supp L designates the inductive reactive energy (W- and var+)

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7. To access the pages concerning the eneries received by the load

(« Load side »), press the key ;

The sequence of use is as follows :

I- Load h W ---> Load L h VAR ---> Load C h VAR ---> Load h VA ---> I
I <----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I

Example of « LOAD side » screen

8. To access the screens concerning the energies generated by the load

and therefore received by the source ("Supply side"), press the
key ;

The sequence of use is as follows :

I - Supp h W ---> Supp L h VAR ---> Supp C h VAR ---> Supp h VA ---> I
I <------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |

Example of « SUPP side » screen

The energy displays use the following formats :

- [000.1 ; 999.9]
- [1.000 k ; 9999 k]
- [10.0 M ; 999 M]
- [1.00 G ; 999 G]

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3.12 FREQUENCY MEASUREMENT (HZ)

The frequency measurement is available in V, W and A for AC and AC+DC
quantities. The measurement is based on a count of the passages of the signal
through zero (positive-going edges).

3.12.1 Frequency measurement in voltage

To measure the frequency in voltage, proceed as follows:

1. Set the switch to and press the key. The Hz symbol is

displayed.
2. Select AC by pressing the yellow key until the desired choice is
reached.
3. Connect the black lead to the COM terminal and the red lead to “+”.
4. Place the test probes or the crocodile clips on the terminals of the
circuit to be measured.

The measured value is displayed on the screen.

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3.12.2 Frequency measurement in current

1. Set the switch to and press the key. The Hz symbol is

displayed.
2. Select AC or AC+DC by pressing the yellow key until the desired
choice is reached.
3. Encircle only the conductor concerned with the clamp.

The measured value is displayed on the screen.

3.13 MEASUREMENT OF THE TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION

(THD) AND DISPLAY OF THE ORDERS OF HARMONICS
The device measures the total harmonic distortion with respect to the fundamental
(THDf), the total harmonic distortion with respect to the true RMS value of the
signal (THDr) in voltage and in current, then the level (with respect to the
fundamental), frequency, and RMS value of each order of harmonic.
The frequency of the fundamental is determined by digital filtering and FFT for the
network frequencies of 50, 60, 400, and 800Hz.

3.13.1 Measurement of the THD in voltage

1. Set the switch to and press and hold (>2s) the key. The
THDf, THDr and V RMS symbols are displayed.
2. Connect the black lead to the COM terminal and the red lead to «+»;
3. Place the test probes or the crocodile clips on the terminals of the
circuit to be measured;

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The measurement is displayed on screen.

3.13.2 Measurement of the THD in current

1. Set the switch to and press and hold (>2s) the key. The
THDf, THDr and A RMS symbols are displayed.
2. Apply the clamp to only the conductor concerned.

The measurement is displayed on screen.

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3.13.3 Display of the 25 orders of harmonics and of the frequency of

the fundamental
In the context of measurement of the THDs in voltage ( § 3.13.1) and in current (§
3.13.2) :
1. Press the key. Order « hdC » is displayed (DC component), only
in DC or AC+DC. The harmonics of higher orders are displayed one
by one as the key is pressed repeatedly. The key can be
pressed to return to the previous order

2. The key can be pressed to display the frequency of the order of

harmonic concerned ;

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3.14 RECORDING OF MEASUREMENT DATA/CAMPAIGNS

The device allows recording of the data/measurements acquired, using the REC
function. The default recording interval is 60 seconds. It can be set to from 1
second to 600 seconds (10 minutes) in set-up (see §3.4.3).
1. In the function being measured, apply a long press (> 2s) to the
key. The REC symbol is displayed. Recording of the measurements
starts. The data recorded are in the format: "MAX value – AVG Value
– MIN Value – Unit – Mode" (AC, DC, or AC+DC)
2. To stop recording, apply a long press (>2s) to the key. The REC
symbol disappears.

Caution : THD recording minimum time interval is 2 s.

Remarks : recording is interrupted automatically when the memory of the device is

full (REC symbol is flashing) or Bluetooth wireless communication is activated
(§3.15)

Type of data Max. number of Max. recording time Max. recording time at
records at 1s intervals 600s intervals (10 mn)
V, A, Ω 3000 16 minutes 160 hours
W 3000 3.5 minutes 35 hours
11 minutes
THD 3000 55 hours
(interval 2 s)
Harmonics 3000 8 minutes 80 hours

3.15 PROCESSING OF THE DATA ON A PC WITH THE PAT

SOFTWARE
The device allows wireless transfer of recorded data/measurements (§3.14) to a
PC, by means of the Bluetooth function.
The Bluetooth connection must first have been prepared on the PC, which must be
on standby.
In the active measurement function, press the and keys simultaneously.
The symbol is displayed. The PC must recognize the device and connect to it :

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1. Example of process with Windows XP : Activate the connection

Blue-Tooth

1.1 The device was recognized by the PC (METRACLIP 87 on port

COM41 in this example) :

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1.2 The device is going to connect with the PC : choose « Connect »

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1.3 The device is connected with the PC, after entering password
« 0000 » :

1.4 Device connection in progress with PAT software, with Bluetooth

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2. Example of process with Windows 7 : choose « Blue-Tooth »

symbol and after « Add a device »

Remark : if the « Blue-Tooth » symbol is not displayed, go to Windows

menu and choose « Devices and Printers ». Choose after « Add a
device ».

2.1 The device was recognized by the PC (F607 in this example) :

when the device is detected, choose it and choose after « Next ».

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Choose « Associate without using this code ».

Choose « Next » for connection acceptance.

2.2 The device is going to connect with the PC : choose « Close »

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To check the detection, it is necessary to display the « Blue-Tooth » devices.

Choose « right clic » in the « Blue-Tooth » symbol and choose « Display Blue-
Tooth devices».

Then choose « Properties » of the device detected by Blue-Tooth (right clic).

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1) In the « Matérial » folder, the port COM number dedicated to the device is
displayed (COM18 in the example).

2) Under the Bluetooth tab

you can assign your own
designation
(e. g. METRACLIP 87)
instead of the default product
1) 2)
ID (here : F607).

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2.3 Device connection in progress with PAT software, with Bluetooth.

Choose only « Port COM » to communicate, and choose the
good port COM (COM18 here)

When launching connection, a Windows message prevent a Blue-Tooth connection

want to establish :

A connection is established via a Bluetooth device.

Click here to enable.

When choose this message, a windows is displayed to ask device PIN code. You
must enter « 0000 ». Then choose « Next » to validate the connection.

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Validate by choosing « Close »

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In PAT software, the connection is established. All the informations of the device
are displayed in the following windows.

Remark : this process must be made only at the first connection. Parameter are
stored in the PC for next connections.

3. Data recorded must be used with the PAT software.

3.1 The device is connected. Display the records stored in the device.
Select the record to be transferred.

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3.2 Transfert of the selected record from the device to PAT software.

3.3 The data are recovered in PAT software. Display of the data in
Text mode, in the format « date – time – MIN – AVG – MAX ».
Nota : MAX,AVG and MIN values are calculated with values measured between 2
records spaced with record interval value.

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3.4 Display of the same data in Graph mode.

3.5 Graph mode enlarged/zoomed.

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3.6 Data are exported to Excel software.

3.7 To use the files recorded by PAT software on the PC : PAT

generate a folder « Dataview\Datafiles\METRACLIP 87 F607 »
were Excel files are stored.

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3.16 REFERENCE CONDITIONS

Quantities of influence Reference conditions

Temperature: 23°C ±2°C
Relative humidity: 45% to 75%
Supply voltage: 6.0V ±0.5V
Frequency range of the applied signal: 45–65Hz
Sine wave: pure
Peak factor of the applied alternating signal: √2
Position of the conductor in the clamp: centred
Adjacent conductors: none
Alternating magnetic field: none
Electric field: none

3.17 CHARACTERISTICS UNDER THE REFERENCE CONDITIONS

The uncertainties are expressed in ± (x% of the reading (R) + y points (pt)).
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3.17.1 DC voltage measurement

0.00 V to 100.0 V to
Measurement range 1000 V (1)
99.99 V 999.9 V
Specified
0 to 100% of the measurement range
measurement range
from 0.00V to 9.99V
±(1% R + 10 pt)
Uncertainties from 10.00V to ±(1% R +3 pt)
99.99V
±(1% R +3 pt)
Resolution 0.01V 0.1V 1V
Input impedance 10MΩ

Note (1) Above 1000V, a repetitive beep indicates that the voltage being
measured is greater than the safety voltage for which the device is guaranteed. The
display indicates "OL"

3.17.2 AC voltage measurement

Measurement 0.15 V to 100.0 V to 1000 V RMS

range 99.99 V 999.9 V 1400 V peak (1)
Specified
measurement 0 to 100% of the measurement range
range (2)
from 0.15V to 9.99V
± (1% R + 10 pt)
Uncertainties from 10.00V to ± (1% R +3 pt)
99.99V
± (1% R +3 pt)
Resolution 0.01V 0.1V 1V
Input impedance 10MΩ

Note (1) -Above 1000V, a repetitive beep indicates that the voltage being measured
is greater than the safety voltage for which the device is guaranteed. The display
indicates "OL".
- Bandwidth in AC = 3 kHz

Note (2) Any value between zero and the min. threshold of the measurement range
(0.15V) is forced to "----" on the display

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3.17.3 AC+DC voltage measurement

100.0V to 1000V RMS MAX
0.15V to
Measurement range (2) 999.9V (1)
99.99V
1400V peak
Specified measurement
0 to 100% of the measurement range
range
Uncertainties from 0.15V to 9.99V
± (1% R+10 pt)
± (1% R +3 pt)
from 10V to 99.99V
± (1% R +3 pt)
Resolution 0.01V 0.1V 1V
Input impedance 10MΩ

Note (1) - The display indicates "OL" above 1400V (in PEAK mode).

- Above 1000V (DC or RMS), a repetitive beep indicates that the voltage
being measured is greater than the safety voltage for which the device is
guaranteed.
- Bandwidth in AC = 3 kHz

Note (2) - Any value between zero and the min. threshold of the measurement
range (0.15V) is forced to "----" on the display.

- Specific characteristics in MAX/MIN mode in tension (from 10 Hz to 1 kHz in

AC and AC+DC):
• Uncertainties: add 1% L to the values in the tables above.
• Capture time of the extrema: approximately 100ms.

- Specific characteristics in PEAK mode in tension (from 10 Hz to 400 Hz in AC

and AC+DC):
• Uncertainties: add 1.5% L to the values in the tables above.
• PEAK capture time: 1ms min. to 1.5ms max.

3.17.4 DC current measurement

Measurement 0.00A to 100.0A to
1000A to 1500A (1)
range 99.99A 999.9A
Specified
measurement 0 to 100% of the measurement range
range
Uncertainties
(2) ± (1% R+10 pt) ± (1% R +3 pt)
(zero corrected)

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Resolution 0.01A 0.1A 1A

Note (1) - The display indicates “+OL" above 1500A .

Note (2) - The residual current at zero depends on the remanence; It can be
corrected by the “DC zero” function of the HOLD key.

3.17.5 AC current measurement

Measurement 0.15 A to 100.0 A to

1000 A (1)
range (2) 99.99 A 999.9 A
Specified
measurement 0 to 100% of the measurement range
range
± (1% R +3 pt)
Uncertainties ± (1% R + 10 pt)
Resolution 0.01A 0.1A 1A

Note (1) - The display indicates "OL" above 1500A (in PEAK mode). The "- "
and "+" signs are not managed.
- Bandwidth in AC = 2 kHz

Note (2) - Any value between zero and the min. threshold of the measurement
range (0.15V) is forced to “----“ on the display.
- Residual current at zero <150mA..

3.17.6 AC+DC intensity measurement

AC: 1000A
Measurement 0.15A to 100.0A to
DC or PEAK: 1000A to
range (2) 99.99A 999.9A
1500A (1)
Specified
measurement 0 to 100% of the measurement range
range

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Uncertainties
(2) ± (1% R+10 pt) ± (1% R +3pt)
(zero corrected)
Resolution 0.01A 0.1A 1A
Note (1) - The display indicates "+OL" above 1500A (in PEAK mode). The "-" and
"+" signs are not managed.
- Bandwidth in AC = 2 kHz

Note (2) - In AC, any value between zero and the min. threshold of the
measurement range (0.15A) is forced to "----" on the display.
- Residual current at zero:
• In DC: depends on the remanence. Can be corrected by the "DC
zero" function of the HOLD key
• In AC: <150mA

- Specific characteristics in MAX/MIN mode in current (from 10 Hz to 1 kHz in

AC and AC+DC):
• Uncertainties: add 1% R to the values in the tables above.
• Capture time of the extrema: approximately 100ms.
- Specific characteristics in PEAK mode in current (from 10 Hz to 400 Hz in AC
and AC+DC):
• Uncertainties: add 1.5% L to the values in the tables above.
• PEAK capture time: 1ms min. to 1.5ms max.

3.17.7 True-Inrush measurement

Measurement range 10 A to 1000 A AC 10 A to 1500 A DC

Specified measurement range 0 to 100% of the measurement range
Uncertainties ± (5% R + 5 pt)
Resolution 1A

Specific characteristics in PEAK mode in True-Inrush (from 10 Hz to 400 Hz in

AC):
• Uncertainties: add ± (1.5% L+0.5A) to the values in the tables above.
• PEAK capture time: 1ms min. to 1.5ms max.

3.17.8 Calculation of the crest factor (CF)

Measurement range 1.00 – 3.50 3.51 – 5.99 6.00 – 10.00

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Specified
measurement range 0 to 100% of the measurement range
(from 5V or 5A)
Uncertainties (zero
± (2% R + 2 pt) ± (5% R +2 pt) ± (10% R + 2 pt)
corrected in A DC)
Resolution 1 pt

Remark : Peak values limited to 1500V or 1500A

Uncertainties guarantied until 400 Hz

3.17.9 Calculation of the RIPPLE in DC

Measurement range 0,1% - 99,9% 100,0% - 1000%

Specified measurement 0 to 100% of the
2 to 100% of the
range (from 3 A DC and measurement
measurement range
2 V DC) range
Uncertainties ± (5% R +10 pt)
Resolution 0,1

Remark : If one of the terms for the calculation of the RIPPLE is displayed as "OL",
or forced to zero, the RIPPLE displayed is an indeterminate value, "----".

3.17.10 Continuity measurement

Measurement range 0.0 Ω to 999.9 Ω

Open-circuit voltage ≤ 3.6V
Measurement current 550 µA
Uncertainties ± (1% R +5 pt)
Buzzer triggering threshold 40Ω

3.17.11 Resistance measurement

0.0 Ω to 1000 Ω to 10.00 kΩ to

Measurement range (1)
999.9 Ω 9999 Ω 99.99 kΩ
1 to 100% of the
Specified measurement 0 to 100% of the measurement
measurement
range range
range
Uncertainties ± (1% R +5 pt)
Resolution 0.1Ω 1Ω 10Ω
Open-circuit voltage ≤ 3.6V
Measurement current 550µA 100µA 10µA

Note (1) - Above the maximum display value, the display unit indicates "OL".

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The "-" and "+" signs are not managed.

Specific characteristics in MAX/MIN mode:

• Uncertainties: add 1% R to the values of the table above.
• Capture time of the extrema: approximately 100ms.

3.17.12 Active DC power measurements

10,00 kW
Measurement 0 W to 100,0 kW to 1000 kW to
to
range (2) 9999W 999,9 kW 1500 kW (1)
99,99kW
Specified
1 to 100% of the
measurement 0 to 100% of the measurement range
measurement range
range
Uncertainties until 1000A until 1000A
(3) ± (2% R +10 pt) ± (2% R +3 pt)
from 1000A to 1500A from 1000A to 1500A
± (2.5% R +10 pt) ± (2.5% R +3 pt)
Resolution 1W 10W 100W 1000W

Note 1 - Display of O.L above 1500kW in single-phase (1000V x 1500A).

Note 2 - Any applied voltage greater than 1000V causes the emission of an
intermittent alarm beep to report a dangerous overload.
Note 3 - The measurement result may be perturbed by an instability linked to the
current measurement (approximately 0.1A).
Example: for a power measurement made at 10A, the instability of the
measurement will be 0.1A/10A or 1%.

3.17.13 Active AC power measurements

10,00 kW
Measurement 5 W to 100,0 kW to
to 1000 kW (1)
range (2) (4) 9999 W 999,9 kW
99,99 kW
Specified 1 to 100% of the
measurement measurement 0 to 100% of the measurement range
range range
Uncertainties
± (2% R +10 pt) ± (2% R +3 pt)
(3) (7)
Resolution 1W 10W 100W 1000W

Note (1) - Display of O.L or ± O.L above 1000 kW in single-phase (1000V x 1000A).
- Bandwidth in AC in voltage = 3 kHz, in current = 2 kHz

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Notes (2) and (3) of the previous § apply.

Note (4) - Any power measured less than ±5W is regarded as zero and causes the
display of dashes "----"
- If the voltage is less than 0.15V or if the current is less than 0.15A, the
power measured is regarded as zero and causes the display of dashes "----"
Note 5 - The active powers are positive for power consumed and negative for
power generated.
Note 6 - The signs of the active and reactive powers and power factor are defined
by the four-quadrant rule below:
- The diagram below sums up the signs of the power as a function of the
phase angle between U and I:
Quadrant 1 : Active power P sign + (power consumed)
Quadrant 2 : Active power P sign - (power generated)
Quadrant 3 : Active power P sign - (power generated)
Quadrant 4 : Active power P sign + (power consumed)

Note (7) - In balanced three-phases, with deformed signals (THD and harmonics),
uncertainties are guaranted since Ф > 30°. Additionals errors are following ,
depending of THD :
Add +1% for 10% < THD < 20%
Add +3% for 20% < THD < 30%
Add +5% for 30% < THD < 40%

3.17.14 Active AC+DC power measurements

10,00 kW
Measurement 5 W to 100,0 kW to 1000 kW to
to
range (2) (4) 9999 W 999,9 kW 1500 kW (1)
99,99 kW

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Specified
1 to 100% of the
measurement 0 to 100% of the measurement range
measurement range
range
Uncertainties until 1000A until 1000A
(3) (7) ± (2% R +10 pt) ± (2% R +3 pt)
from 1000A to 1500A from 1000A to 1500A
± (2.5% R +10 pt) ± (2.5% R +3 pt)
Resolution 1W 10W 100W 1000W

Note (1) - Display of O.L above 1500kW in single-phase (1000V x 1500A).

- Bandwidth in AC in voltage = 3 kHz, in current = 2 kHz
Notes (2), (3), (4), 5, 6 and (7) of the previous § apply.

3.17.15 Measurement of apparent AC power

10,00 kVA 100,0 kVA

Measurement 5 VA to
to to 1000 kVA (1)
range (2) (4) 9 999 VA
99,99 kVA 999,9 kVA
Specified
1 to 100% of the
measurement 0 to 100% of the measurement range
measurement range
range
Uncertainties
± (2% R +10 pt) ± (2% R +3 pt)
(3)
Resolution 1VA 10VA 100VA 1000VA

Note (1) - Display of O.L above 1000 kVA in single-phase (1000 V x 1000 A).
- Bandwidth in AC in voltage = 3 kHz, in current = 2 kHz
Notes (2), (3) and (4) of the previous § apply.

3.17.16 Measurement of apparent AC+DC power

10,00 kVA 100,0 kVA

Measurement 5 VA to 1000 kVA to
to to
range(2) (4) 9999 VA 1500 kVA (1)
99,99 kVA 999,9 kVA
Specified
1 à 100% of the
measurement 0 to 100% of the measurement range
measurement range
range

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until 1 000 A until 1 000 A

± (2% R +10 pt) ± (2% R +3 pt)
Uncertainties
from 1000 A to 1500 A from 1000 A to 1500 A
(3)
± (2,5% R +10 pt) ± (2,5% R +3 pt)

Resolution 1 VA 10 VA 100 VA 1 000 VA

Note (1) - Display of O.L above 1500 kVA in single-phase (1000 V x 1500 A).
- Bandwidth in AC in voltage = 3 kHz, in current = 2 kHz
Notes (2), (3) and (4) of the previous § apply.

3.17.17 Measurement of reactive AC power

10,00 kvar
Measurement 5 var to 100,0 kvar to
to 1000 kvar (1)
range (2) (4) 9999 var 999,9 kvar
99,99 kvar
Specified
1 to 100% of the
measurement 0 to 100% of the measurement range
measurement range
range
Uncertainties
± (2% R +10 pt) ± (2% R +3 pt)
(3) (8)
Resolution 1 var 10 var 100 var 1 kvar

Note (1) - Display of O.L above 1000 kvar in single-phase (1000 V x 1000 A).
- Bandwidth in AC in voltage = 3 kHz, in current = 2 kHz
Notes (2), (3) and (4) of the previous § apply.
Note 5 - In single-phase, the sign of the reactive power is determined by the
phase lead or lag between the U and I signs, while in balanced three-
phase, it is determined by the calculation on the samples.
Note 6 - Signs of reactive powers according to the four-quadrant rule (§4.2.12):
Quadrant 1 : Reactive power Q sign +
Quadrant 2 : Reactive power Q sign +
Quadrant 3 : Reactive power Q sign -
Quadrant 4 : Reactive powerQ sign -

Note (8) - Measurement stabilization ~8 sec

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3.17.18 Measurement of reactive AC+DC power

10,00kvar 100,0kvar 1000kvar to

Measurement 5 var to
to to 1500kvar
range (2) (4) 9999 var
99,99kvar 999,9kvar (1)
Specified
1 to 100% of the
measurement 0 to 100% of the measurement range
measurement range
range
Uncertainties until 1000A until 1000A
(3) (8) ± (2% R +10 pt) ± (2% R +3 pt)
from 1000A to 1500A from 1000A to 1500A
± (2.5% R +10 pt) ± (2.5% R +3 pt)
Resolution 1 var 10 var 100 var 1 kvar

Note (1) - Display of O.L above 1500 kvar in single-phase (1000 V x 1500 A).
- Bandwidth in AC in voltage = 3 kHz, in current = 2 kHz
Notes (2), (3) , (4), 5, 6 and (8) of the previous § apply.

- Specific characteristics in MAX/MIN mode in power (from 10Hz to 1kHz in AC

and AC+DC):
• Uncertainties: add 1 %R to the values in the tables above.
• Capture time: approximately 100ms

3.17.19 Calculation of the power factor (PF)

Measurement range (1) 0.00 to +1.00

Specified measurement range 0 to 50% of the 50 to 100% of the
measurement range measurement range
Uncertainties (7) ± (3% R +3 pt) ± (2% R +3 pt)
Resolution 0.01

Note (1) - If one of the terms in the calculation of the power factor is displayed as
"OL", or forced to zero, the display of the power factor is an indeterminate
value "----".

Note (7) of the previous § apply.

Remark : The PF is always positive
- Specific characteristics in MAX/MIN mode (from 10Hz to 1kHz):
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• Uncertainties: add 1 %R to the values in the tables above.

• Capture time: approximately 100ms.

3.17.20 Calculation of the displacement power factor (DPF)

Measurement range (1) 0.00 to +1.00

Specified measurement range
0 to 100% of the measurement range
(from 1 A AC)
Uncertainties (2) (7) ± (5% R +2 pt)
Resolution 0.01

Note (1) - If one of the terms in the calculation of the DPF is displayed as
"OL", or forced to zero, the display of the DPF is an indeterminate
value "----".

Note (2) - Measurement stabilization ~8 sec

Note (7) of the previous § apply.

Remark : The DPF is always positive

- Specific characteristics in MAX/MIN mode (from 10Hz to 1kHz):
• Uncertainties: add 1 %R to the values in the tables above.
• Capture time: approximately 100ms.

3.17.21 Frequency measurements

3.17.21.1 Characteristics in voltage
5.0 Hz to 1000 Hz to 10.00 kHz to
Measurement range (1)
999.9 Hz 9999 Hz 19.99 kHz
1 to 100% of the
Specified measurement 0 to 100% of the measurement
measurement
range range
range
Uncertainties ± (0.4% R + 1 pt)
Resolution 0.1 Hz 1 Hz 10 Hz

3.17.21.2 Characteristics in current

Measurement range (1) 5.0 Hz to 1999 Hz
Specified measurement range 1 to 100% of the measurement range
Uncertainties ± (0.4% R + 1 pt)
Resolution 0.1Hz
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Note (1) in MAX/MIN mode, the operating range is limited to 1kHz.

- If the level of the signal is too low (<10% of the range, or U<8V or I<9A)
or if the frequency is less than 5Hz, the device cannot determine the
frequency and displays dashes "----"
Specific characteristics in MAX/MIN mode MAX-MIN (from 10Hz to 1kHz):
• Uncertainties: add 1% R to the values of the table above.
• Capture time of the extrema: approximately 100ms.
3.17.22 Characteristics in THDr

Measurement range 0.0–100%

Specified measurement range 0 to 100% of the measurement range
Uncertainties ± (5% R ±2 pts) in voltage
± (5% R ±5 pts) in current
Resolution 1%

3.17.23 Characteristics in THDf

Measurement range 0.0–1.000%

Specified measurement range 0 to 100% of the measurement range
Uncertainties ± (5% R ±2 pts) in voltage
± (5% R ±5 pts) in current
Resolution 1%

 Note : - The display is "----" if the input signal is too low (U<8V or I<9A) or if the
frequency is less than 5Hz.

- Specific characteristics in MAX/MIN mode in THD (from 10Hz to 1kHz):

• Uncertainties: add 1% R to the values in the tables above.
• Capture time of the extrema: approximately 100ms

3.17.24 Harmonic measurement characteristics

Measurement range in voltage Per §4.2.2 and §4.2.3

Measurement range in current Per §4.2.5 and §4.2.6
AC: harmonics of orders 1 to 25
Range of use in harmonic AC+DC: all orders from 1 to 25, plus the DC
component

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- 0 to 25 times the fundamental frequency,

from among the network frequencies 50,
Frequency analysis band 60, and 400Hz
- 0 to 12 times the fundamental frequency
of an 800Hz network
Stability of the current and voltage display ± (1% R ±2 pts)
Level >10% and order <13: ±(5% R ±2 pts)
Uncertainties on the RMS value of the Level >10% and order >13: ±(10% R ±2 pts)
harmonic (zero corrected in A DC) Level <10% and order <13: ±(10% R ±2 pts)
Level <10% and order >13: ±(15% R ±2 pts)

 Note : - The display is "----" if the input signal is too low (U<8V or I<9A) or if the
frequency is less than 5Hz.

- Specific characteristics in MAX/MIN mode in THD (from 10Hz to 1kHz):

• Uncertainties: add 1% R to the values in the tables above.
• Capture time of the extrema: approximately 100ms

3.18 ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

Environmental conditions in use in storage

Temperature -20 C to + 55 C -40 °C to + 70°C
Relative humidity (RH): ≤90% at 55°C ≤90% up to 70° C

3.19 CHARACTERISTICS OF CONSTRUCTION

Housing: Rigid polycarbonate shell with moulded elastomer covering

Polycarbonate
Jaws: Opening: 48 mm
Clamping diameter: 48 mm
LCD display unit
Screen: Blue backlighting
Dimension: 41 x 48 mm
Dimension: H-272 x W-92 x D-41mm
Weight: 600g (with the batteries)

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3.20 POWER SUPPLY

Batteries: 4x1,5V LR6

Mean life: >350 hours (without backlighting and without
Blue-tooth wireless)
Duration of operation before After 10 minutes without action on the switch
automatic switching off: and/or keys

3.21 COMPLIANCE WITH INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS

Compliant with standards IEC-61010-1, IEC-61010-2-

Electric safety: 30, and IEC-61010-2-32:
1000V CAT-IV.

Electromagnetic Compliant with standard EN-61326-1

compatibility: Classification: residential environment

Mechanical
Free fall: 2m (in accordance with standard IEC-68-2-32)
strength:

Level of protection Housing: IP54 (per standard IEC-60529)

of the housing: Jaws: IP40

3.22 VARIATIONS IN THE DOMAIN OF USE

Quantity of Range of Quantity Influence
influence influence influenced Typical MAX
V AC - 0.1%R/10°C
V DC 0.1%R/10°C 0.5%R/10°C + 2pts
A* 1%R/10°C* 1.5%R/10°C +2pts*
Temperature -20...+55°C
Ω - 0.1%R/10°C + 2 pts
W AC - 0.2%R/10°C + 2 pts
W DC 0.15%R/10°C 0.3%R/10°C + 2 pts
Humidity 10%...90%HR V ≤ 1 pt 0.1%R + 1 pt
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A - 0.1%R + 2 pts
0.2%R 0.3%R + 2 pts
Ω 0.25%R 0.5%R + 2 pts
W
10 Hz...1 kHz 1%R + 1 pt 1%R + 1 pt
V
1 kHz...3 kHz 8%R + 1 pt 9%R + 1 pt
Frequency
10 Hz…400 Hz 1%R + 1 pt 1%R + 1 pt
A
400 Hz…2 kHz 4%R + 1 pt 5%R + 1 pt
Position of the Any position on
conductor in the the internal 4%R + 1 pt
A-W 2%R
jaws perimeter of the Full-scale
(f≤400 Hz) jaws
Adjacent Conductor
conductor touching the
carrying a external A-W 40 dB 30 dB
current of 150 A perimeter of the
DC or RMS jaws
Conductor
0-500 A DC or
enclosed by the V < 1 pt 1 pt
RMS
clamp
Application of a
0-1000 V DC or
voltage of the A-W < 1 pt 1 pt
RMS
clamp
1.4 to 3.5
limited A (AC-AC+DC) 1%R 3%R + 1 pt
Peak factor (1)
to 1500 A peak V (AC-AC+DC) 1%R 3%R + 1 pt
1400 V peak
0.7 and I ≥ 5A 1%R + 1 pt
PF (inductive
0.5 and I ≥ 10A W 0.5%R 3%R + 1 pt
and capacitive)
0.2 and I ≥ 20A 8%R + 1 pt

Nota* in Temperature : Influence specified until 1000 A DC

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4 MAINTENANCE
The instrument has no parts that can be replaced by personnel who are not trained
and approved. Any non-approved repair or other work, or replacement of a part by
an "equivalent", may severely compromise safety.

4.1 CLEANING
• Disconnect everything connected to the device and set the switch to OFF.
• Use a soft cloth moistened with soapy water. Rinse with a damp cloth and
dry quickly using a dry cloth or forced air.
• Dry perfectly before putting back into use.

4.2 REPLACEMENT OF THE BATTERIES

The symbol indicates that the batteries are spent. When this symbol appears
on the display unit, the batteries must be replaced. The measurements and
specifications are no longer guaranteed.

To replace the batteries, proceed as follows:

1. Disconnect the measurement leads from the input terminals.

2. Set the switch to OFF.
3. Use a screwdriver to unscrew the screw securing the battery compartment
cover to the back of the housing and open the cover (see §3.1).
4. Replace all of the batteries (see §3.1).
5. Close the cover and screw it to the housing.

4.3 METROLOGICAL CHECK

Like all measuring or testing devices, the instrument must be checked regularly.
This instrument should be checked at least once a year. For checks and
calibrations, contact one of our accredited metrology laboratories (information and
contact details available on request), at our GOSSEN METRAWATT subsidiary or
the branch in your country.

4.4 REPAIR
For all repairs before or after expiry of warranty, please return the device to your
distributor.

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5 WARRANTY
Except as otherwise stipulated, our warranty is valid for three years starting from
the date on which the equipment was sold. Extract from our General Conditions of
Sale provided on request.
The warranty does not apply in the following cases:
• Inappropriate use of the equipment or use with incompatible equipment;
• Modifications made to the equipment without the explicit permission of the
manufacturer’s technical staff;
• Work done on the device by a person not approved by the manufacturer;
• Adaptation to a particular application not anticipated in the definition of the
equipment or not indicated in the user’s manual;
• Damage caused by shocks, falls, or floods.

6 DELIVERY CONDITION

The METRACLIP 87 clamp multimeter is delivered in its packaging box with :

• 2 banana-banana leads, one red and one black

• 2 test probes, one red and one black
• 1 red crocodile clip
• 1 black crocodile clip
• 4 1.5V batteries
• 1 carrying bag
• the user guide in multilingual, on a mini-CD
• multilingual PAT software for PC on mini-CD
• the getting started guide in multilingual

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Repair and Replacement Parts Service

Calibration Center and Rental Instrument Service
If required, please contact:

GMC-I Service GmbH

Service-Center
Thomas-Mann-Strasse 20
90471 Nürnberg • Germany
Phone +49 911 817718-0
Fax +49 911 817718-253
E-Mail [email protected]
www.gmci-service.com

This address is only valid in Germany.

Please contact our representatives or subsidiaries for service in other countries.

Product Support
If required, please contact:

GMC-I Messtechnik GmbH

Product Support Hotline
Phone +49 911 8602-0
Fax +49 911 8602-709
E-Mail [email protected]
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Phone +49 911 8602-111

GMC-I Messtechnik GmbH Fax +49 911 8602-777
Südwestpark 15 E-Mail [email protected]
90449 Nürnberg ● Germany www.gossenmetrawatt.com