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i30s/i30
AC/DC Current Clamps
Instruction Sheet
Introduction
The i30s AC/DC Current Clamp has been designed for use with
oscilloscopes and DMMs for accurate, non-intrusive
measurement of both AC, DC, and complex waveform currents.
The i30 AC/DC Current Clamp has been designed for use with
DMMs only. Using advanced Hall Effect technology the i30s can
accurately measure currents with a resolution of 1 mA from 5 mA
to 30 A over the frequency range of DC to 100 kHz. These
features make it a powerful tool for use in inverters, switch mode
power supplies, industrial controllers and other applications
requiring current measurements and/or waveform analysis.
Symbols
The table below lists the symbols used on the product and/or in
this manual.
Symbol
Description
Do not dispose of this product as unsorted municipal
waste. Contact Fluke or a qualified recycler for
disposal.
Important Information. See manual.
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Double insulation.
Do not apply around or remove from the HAZARDOUS
LIVE conductors.
Conforms to Canadian Standards Association.
Complies with the relevant European standards.
PN 2560394
March 2006
©2006 Fluke Corporation. All rights reserved.
Safety Instructions
Please read this section carefully. It will make you familiar with
the most important safety instructions for handling your product.
In this instruction sheet, a
Warning
identifies conditions and
actions that pose hazard(s) to the user. A
Caution
identifies
conditions and actions that may damage the calibrator or the test
instruments.
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Warning
The i30s and i30 may only be used and handled by
qualified personnel. To avoid personal injury, follow
these precautions:
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To avoid electric shock, use caution during
installation and use of this product; high
voltages and currents may be present in circuit
under test.
Do not use the product if damaged. Always
connect probe to display device before it is
installed around the conductor.
Always ensure the probe is removed from any
live electric circuit, and leads are disconnected
before removing the battery cover.
Use the Current Probe only as specified in the
operating instructions; otherwise the current
probe’s safety features may not protect you.
Adhere to local and national safety codes.
Individual protective equipment must be used
to prevent the shock and arc blast injury where
hazardous live conductors are exposed.
Do not hold the Current Probe anywhere
beyond the tactile indicator.
Before each use, inspect the Current Probe.
Look for cracks or missing portions of the
Current Probe housing or output cable
insulation. Also look for loose or weakened
components. Pay particular attention to the
insulation surrounding the jaws.
Use caution when working with voltages above
60 V dc, 30 V ac rms or 42 V ac peak. Such
voltages pose a shock hazard.
Use of this equipment is designed to protect
against transients in equipment in fixed
equipment installations, such as distribution
panels., feeders and short branch circuits, and
lighting systems in large buildings.
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Use of this equipment in a manner not specified
herein may impair the protection provided by
the equipment.
CAT III equipment is designed to protect against
the transients in the equipment in fixed
equipment installations, such as distribution
panels, feeders and short branch circuits, and
the lighting systems in large buildings.
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Specifications
Electrical Characteristics
All accuracies stated at 23°C ± 1°C
Current range
Measuring range
Overload capacity
Output sensitivity
Accuracy (at 25 °C)
Resolution
Typical output noise
level
Load impedance
Conductor position
sensitivity
Frequency range
i30s
i30
di / dt following
Response time
Temperature
coefficient
Operating humidity:
Altitude:
Power supply
Working voltage
(see
Safety
Standards)
Battery life
DC to 100 kHz (0.5 dB)
DC to 20 kHz (0.5 dB)
20 A / µs
Better than 1 µs
± 0.01 % of reading / °C
15 to 85 % (non
condensing)C
2000 m
9 V Alkaline, NEDA 1604/PP3
IEC 6LR61
300 V AC
RMS
or DC
20 A AC
RMS
or DC
± 30 A
500 A
100 mV/A
± 1 % of reading ± 2 mA
± 1 mA
200 µV
RMS
> 100 k Ohms
≤
100 pF
± 1 % relative to center reading
30 hours, low battery indicator