


Model 333 is not equipped with this feature. Check all segments for clarity and contrast.

Discontinue calibration if any defect is noted. Check the Clamp meter for any visual defects that can affect its accuracy including its display by turning it power ON.
#FLUKE AMP CLAMP VERIFICATION#
To define the verification procedure on digital clamp meters using Fluke 5522A Multi-product Calibrator as the reference standard with Fluke 5500A coil as the current amplifier. You may visit this link to see how a multimeter is calibrated. So we will also expect to calibrate the Voltage, Resistance and Frequency functions. Verification is almost the same with the multimeter in most parameters. But it is also applicable to most clamp meters with other manufacturers. This procedure is presented specifically for Fluke clamp meters ( Manufacturer: Fluke, Model:321/322/333/334/335/336/337). Some mistakes can be seen in the video, please make sure to put to standby mode first before changing range or settings to avoid the possibility of damage.

Posted by Calibration Awareness on Thursday, October 25, 2018
#FLUKE AMP CLAMP HOW TO#
How to Calibrate a Clamp Meter?Ī simple demonstration on how a clamp meter is calibrated using a multiproduct calibrator (Fluke 5522A)To learn more about the calibration procedure, visit this link. So how it is being used can now be compared to a multimeter when it comes to industry troubleshooting and monitoring. Where Do We Usually Use a Clamp Meter?Ĭlamp meters are usually used in a high voltage high current environment like a power plant, AC motors, HVAC or any current-carrying conductor that has high ratings of current for troubleshooting and monitoring.īut nowadays, the capability of a clamp meter is almost the same with a digital multimeter where it can also measure resistance, voltage, and frequency which is basic to a multimeter. It has also an advantage of safety and there are no interruptions of work because you do not need to cut or open wire. As the name implies, just clamp it on the wire and you’re ready to measure. The best thing in using a clamp ampere meter is that you do not need to open the cable or cut into it just to measure the current. It is designed to measure a large number of currents usually 500 Ampere AC to a thousand values, which is not normally measured by an ordinary multimeter. What is a Clamp Meter?Ī clamp meter is specifically designed to measure currents in a current-carrying conductor or cable, also called a clamp-on ammeter ( see wiki) or sometimes clamp ampere.
#FLUKE AMP CLAMP PLUS#
We will just compare the reading from a standard source which is the calibrator (also known as the reference standard) to determine how far its reading was from its true value.Īdjustment is based on the skill and knowledge of the technician and it is a plus if you know it. These 2 are somewhat related, having knowledge in calibrating a multimeter will give you a good idea on how to calibrate a clamp meter, because clamp meter nowadays is also designed with the functionality and capability of a multimeter.Īs I explained, calibration is the verification of the accuracy of a measuring instrument, calibration does not need to be adjusted. In my past post, I have presented how a multimeter is being calibrated or verified using a multiproduct calibrator, and in this post, I will present with you how a clamp meter will also be calibrated.
