Fluke 353 and 355 Clamp Meter Datasheet
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...applications Confidently take reliable readings with the true-rms, Fluke 355/353 Clamp Meters; N10140 • Reliably handle a wide range of high-current applications with a continuity beeper, provide the convenience of a multimeter (355 only) • Accurately measure frequency up to ...CAT IV 600 V, CAT III 1000 V rating for motors and inductive loads. Fluke 355/353 True-rms 2000 A Clamp Meters Technical Data High current and a large jaw, make these clamps well suited for utilities, electrical contractors, and industrial service technicians. Accurate peak measurements ...
...applications Confidently take reliable readings with the true-rms, Fluke 355/353 Clamp Meters; N10140 • Reliably handle a wide range of high-current applications with a continuity beeper, provide the convenience of a multimeter (355 only) • Accurately measure frequency up to ...CAT IV 600 V, CAT III 1000 V rating for motors and inductive loads. Fluke 355/353 True-rms 2000 A Clamp Meters Technical Data High current and a large jaw, make these clamps well suited for utilities, electrical contractors, and industrial service technicians. Accurate peak measurements ...
Fluke 353 and 355 Clamp Meter Datasheet
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...) Range 400 Ω 4 kΩ 40 kΩ 400 kΩ Resolution 0.1 Ω 1 Ω 10 Ω 100 Ω Accuracy 1.5 % + 5 digits 1.5 % + 5 digits 1.5 % + 5 digits 1.5 % + 5 digits 2 Fluke Corporation Fluke 355/353 True-rms 2000 A Clamp Meters Range Resolution Accuracy Trigger Level for Hz Filter OFF 4 V 1 mV 3 % rdg + 10 digits 0.050 V 40 V 10 mV 3 % rdg + 5 digits 0.25 V 400 V 100 mV 3 % rdg + 5 digits...
...) Range 400 Ω 4 kΩ 40 kΩ 400 kΩ Resolution 0.1 Ω 1 Ω 10 Ω 100 Ω Accuracy 1.5 % + 5 digits 1.5 % + 5 digits 1.5 % + 5 digits 1.5 % + 5 digits 2 Fluke Corporation Fluke 355/353 True-rms 2000 A Clamp Meters Range Resolution Accuracy Trigger Level for Hz Filter OFF 4 V 1 mV 3 % rdg + 10 digits 0.050 V 40 V 10 mV 3 % rdg + 5 digits 0.25 V 400 V 100 mV 3 % rdg + 5 digits...
Fluke 353 and 355 Clamp Meter Datasheet
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... A Includes: C43 Soft Carrying Case, 6 AA batteries, TL224 1.5 m Silicone Rubber Test Leads, TP2 Test Probes, AC285 Alligator Clips, and users manual Fluke-355 3 Fluke Corporation Fluke 355/353 True-rms 2000 A Clamp Meters Fluke. PO Box 1186, 5602 BD Eindhoven, The Netherlands For more information call: In the U.S.A. (800) 443-5853 or Fax (425) 446-5116 In Europe...
... A Includes: C43 Soft Carrying Case, 6 AA batteries, TL224 1.5 m Silicone Rubber Test Leads, TP2 Test Probes, AC285 Alligator Clips, and users manual Fluke-355 3 Fluke Corporation Fluke 355/353 True-rms 2000 A Clamp Meters Fluke. PO Box 1186, 5602 BD Eindhoven, The Netherlands For more information call: In the U.S.A. (800) 443-5853 or Fax (425) 446-5116 In Europe...
Fluke 353 & 355 Users Manual
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All product names are trademarks of their respective companies. Printed in China. ® 353/355 Clamp Meter Users Manual PN 2842223 October 2007 © 2007 Fluke Corporation, All rights reserved.
All product names are trademarks of their respective companies. Printed in China. ® 353/355 Clamp Meter Users Manual PN 2842223 October 2007 © 2007 Fluke Corporation, All rights reserved.
Fluke 353 & 355 Users Manual
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Introduction The Fluke 353 and 355 are hand-held battery-operated Clamp Meters (the Meter). The Meter ships with: • TL224 Test leads (355 only) • AC285 Clips (355 only) • TP74 Test Probes (355 only) • Soft carrying case • 6 AA/LR6 Batteries, installed • 353/355 Users Manual (7 languages) Clamp Meter Contacting Fluke To contact Fluke, call one of the following telephone numbers...
Introduction The Fluke 353 and 355 are hand-held battery-operated Clamp Meters (the Meter). The Meter ships with: • TL224 Test leads (355 only) • AC285 Clips (355 only) • TP74 Test Probes (355 only) • Soft carrying case • 6 AA/LR6 Batteries, installed • 353/355 Users Manual (7 languages) Clamp Meter Contacting Fluke To contact Fluke, call one of the following telephone numbers...
Fluke 353 & 355 Users Manual
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... use. Look for continuity. Do not use the Meter in the clamp. See Figure 1. • Do not apply more than the rated voltage, as specified in this manual or the protection provided by the Meter might exceed the maximum range of an instrument without first removing the test...Do not attempt to the insulation around bare conductors or bus bars. 353/355 Users Manual Safety Information XWWarnings: Read First To avoid possible electric shock or personal injury: • Use the Meter only as marked on the Meter, between the terminals or between any voltage that might be impaired. ...
... use. Look for continuity. Do not use the Meter in the clamp. See Figure 1. • Do not apply more than the rated voltage, as specified in this manual or the protection provided by the Meter might exceed the maximum range of an instrument without first removing the test...Do not attempt to the insulation around bare conductors or bus bars. 353/355 Users Manual Safety Information XWWarnings: Read First To avoid possible electric shock or personal injury: • Use the Meter only as marked on the Meter, between the terminals or between any voltage that might be impaired. ...
Fluke 353 & 355 Users Manual
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... must be used to power the Meter. Check Meter operation on a known source before and after use. • When servicing, use the Meter if the wear indicator in the Meter case, to prevent shock and arc blast injury where hazardous live test lead; Clamp Meter Safety Information • To avoid ...Adhere to electrical shock and injury, replace the battery as soon as the low battery indicator (B) appears. • Do not operate the Meter around explosive gas, vapor, or dust. • When using probes, keep fingers behind the finger guards. • When making electrical connections, ...
... must be used to power the Meter. Check Meter operation on a known source before and after use. • When servicing, use the Meter if the wear indicator in the Meter case, to prevent shock and arc blast injury where hazardous live test lead; Clamp Meter Safety Information • To avoid ...Adhere to electrical shock and injury, replace the battery as soon as the low battery indicator (B) appears. • Do not operate the Meter around explosive gas, vapor, or dust. • When using probes, keep fingers behind the finger guards. • When making electrical connections, ...
Fluke 353 & 355 Users Manual
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... this button to see frequency in current, voltage and Frequency modes when activated. Feature Locations (355 shown) Clamp Meter Features Table 2. Features and Buttons Number A B C D E F G H I J K Description Current sensing clamp Rotary function switch Hold button- Clears last reading from a ASD or VFD motor speed controller....- Range button- Features See Figure 1 and Tables 2 and 3 for a list of features. 16 1 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 355 AC/DC CLAMP METER MAXMINAVGLIVE Manual Range Auto Range 2000 A k TRUE RMS 600 V CAT A OFF A AC+DC A V V VAC+DC RANGE HOLD ZERO INRUSH...
... this button to see frequency in current, voltage and Frequency modes when activated. Feature Locations (355 shown) Clamp Meter Features Table 2. Features and Buttons Number A B C D E F G H I J K Description Current sensing clamp Rotary function switch Hold button- Clears last reading from a ASD or VFD motor speed controller....- Range button- Features See Figure 1 and Tables 2 and 3 for a list of features. 16 1 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 355 AC/DC CLAMP METER MAXMINAVGLIVE Manual Range Auto Range 2000 A k TRUE RMS 600 V CAT A OFF A AC+DC A V V VAC+DC RANGE HOLD ZERO INRUSH...
Fluke 353 & 355 Users Manual
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The Display 5 6 7 8 9 10 fbq01.eps Clamp Meter Features Table 4. time reading. Live mode is active 7 F Manual or Auto Range is active G Amps or Volts is active H AC and DC mode is active I ...
The Display 5 6 7 8 9 10 fbq01.eps Clamp Meter Features Table 4. time reading. Live mode is active 7 F Manual or Auto Range is active G Amps or Volts is active H AC and DC mode is active I ...
Fluke 353 & 355 Users Manual
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... reading on the main display. 5. Connecting the Meter fbq04.eps 8 If current is moving in the clamp. • When making current measurements, disconnect the test leads from the Meter. • Keep fingers behind Tactile Barrier. See Figure 3. 600 V 355 AC/DC CLAMP METER Auto Range 2000 A TRUE RMS 600 V CAT... MAX FILTER COM V 600 V CAT 1000 V CAT 2000 A TRUE RMS OFF A A AAC+DC 600 V CAT V V V AC+DC 355 AC/DC CLAMP METER Auto Range COM RANGE INRUSH MIN MAX Hz HOLD ZERO V FILTER 1000 V V CAT CAT Figure 3. Turn the rotary function switch to be placed ...
... reading on the main display. 5. Connecting the Meter fbq04.eps 8 If current is moving in the clamp. • When making current measurements, disconnect the test leads from the Meter. • Keep fingers behind Tactile Barrier. See Figure 3. 600 V 355 AC/DC CLAMP METER Auto Range 2000 A TRUE RMS 600 V CAT... MAX FILTER COM V 600 V CAT 1000 V CAT 2000 A TRUE RMS OFF A A AAC+DC 600 V CAT V V V AC+DC 355 AC/DC CLAMP METER Auto Range COM RANGE INRUSH MIN MAX Hz HOLD ZERO V FILTER 1000 V V CAT CAT Figure 3. Turn the rotary function switch to be placed ...
Fluke 353 & 355 Users Manual
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... the system under test. Measuring Inrush Current fbq07.eps 9 See Figure 4. To capture the inrush current reading: 1. Off 1 Clamp Meter Using the Meter On 355 AC/DC CLAMP METER Auto Range TRUE RMS 2000 A 600 V CAT A OFF A AC+DC A V V VAC+DC RANGE HOLD ZERO INRUSH Hz MIN MAX FILTER COM V... 600 V CAT 1000 V CAT 2A INRUSH 3 355 AC/DC CLAMP METER Auto Range TRUE RMS 2000 A 600 V CAT A OFF A AC+DC A V V VAC+DC RANGE HOLD ZERO INRUSH Hz MIN MAX FILTER COM V 600 ...
... the system under test. Measuring Inrush Current fbq07.eps 9 See Figure 4. To capture the inrush current reading: 1. Off 1 Clamp Meter Using the Meter On 355 AC/DC CLAMP METER Auto Range TRUE RMS 2000 A 600 V CAT A OFF A AC+DC A V V VAC+DC RANGE HOLD ZERO INRUSH Hz MIN MAX FILTER COM V... 600 V CAT 1000 V CAT 2A INRUSH 3 355 AC/DC CLAMP METER Auto Range TRUE RMS 2000 A 600 V CAT A OFF A AC+DC A V V VAC+DC RANGE HOLD ZERO INRUSH Hz MIN MAX FILTER COM V 600 ...
Fluke 353 & 355 Users Manual
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View the reading on the frequency display. See Figures 5 and 6. 10 353 AC/DC CLAMP METER Auto Range 2000 A TRUE RMS 600 V CAT A OFF A AC+DC A V V VAC+DC RANGE HOLD ZERO INRUSH Hz MIN MAX FILTER COM V 600 V CAT 1000 V CAT ... circuit. 4. Measure the voltage by touching the probes to the V terminal. When measuring ac voltage, press Gto view the frequency reading on the display. 5. 353/355 Users Manual Measuring AC and DC Voltage (355 only) To measure ac or dc voltage: 1.
View the reading on the frequency display. See Figures 5 and 6. 10 353 AC/DC CLAMP METER Auto Range 2000 A TRUE RMS 600 V CAT A OFF A AC+DC A V V VAC+DC RANGE HOLD ZERO INRUSH Hz MIN MAX FILTER COM V 600 V CAT 1000 V CAT ... circuit. 4. Measure the voltage by touching the probes to the V terminal. When measuring ac voltage, press Gto view the frequency reading on the display. 5. 353/355 Users Manual Measuring AC and DC Voltage (355 only) To measure ac or dc voltage: 1.
Fluke 353 & 355 Users Manual
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355 AC/DC CLAMP METER Auto Range 2000 A TRUE RMS 600 V CAT A OFF A AC+DC A V V VAC+DC RANGE HOLD ZERO INRUSH Hz MIN MAX FILTER COM V 600 V CAT 1000 V CAT Figure 6. DC Voltage Measurement fbq06.eps Clamp Meter Using the Meter 11
355 AC/DC CLAMP METER Auto Range 2000 A TRUE RMS 600 V CAT A OFF A AC+DC A V V VAC+DC RANGE HOLD ZERO INRUSH Hz MIN MAX FILTER COM V 600 V CAT 1000 V CAT Figure 6. DC Voltage Measurement fbq06.eps Clamp Meter Using the Meter 11
Fluke 353 & 355 Users Manual
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... from the circuit being tested. Turn the rotary function switch to be tested. 4. Connect the probes across the circuit or component to R. 3. See Figure 7. 355 AC/DC CLAMP METER Auto Range 2000 A TRUE RMS 600 V CAT A OFF A AC+DC A V V VAC+DC RANGE HOLD ZERO INRUSH Hz MIN MAX FILTER COM V... 600 V CAT 1000 V CAT 355 AC/DC CLAMP METER Auto Range 2000 A TRUE RMS 600 V CAT A OFF A AC+DC A V V VAC+DC RANGE HOLD ZERO INRUSH Hz MIN MAX FILTER COM V 600 V ...
... from the circuit being tested. Turn the rotary function switch to be tested. 4. Connect the probes across the circuit or component to R. 3. See Figure 7. 355 AC/DC CLAMP METER Auto Range 2000 A TRUE RMS 600 V CAT A OFF A AC+DC A V V VAC+DC RANGE HOLD ZERO INRUSH Hz MIN MAX FILTER COM V... 600 V CAT 1000 V CAT 355 AC/DC CLAMP METER Auto Range 2000 A TRUE RMS 600 V CAT A OFF A AC+DC A V V VAC+DC RANGE HOLD ZERO INRUSH Hz MIN MAX FILTER COM V 600 V ...
Fluke 353 & 355 Users Manual
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... avoid electrical shock or personal injury, be aware that dangerous voltages may be present at the input terminals and may not be displayed Clamp Meter Using the Meter 355 AC/DC CLAMP METER Auto Range 2000 A TRUE RMS 600 V CAT A OFF A AC+DC A V V VAC+DC RANGE HOLD ZERO INRUSH Hz MIN... the desired test points of the circuit. 5. See Figure 8. Measure the resistance by touching the probes to the V terminal. 4. Measuring Resistance (355 only) XW Warning To avoid possible electric shock or personal injury, when measuring resistance in a circuit, make sure the power to e. 2. Turn...
... avoid electrical shock or personal injury, be aware that dangerous voltages may be present at the input terminals and may not be displayed Clamp Meter Using the Meter 355 AC/DC CLAMP METER Auto Range 2000 A TRUE RMS 600 V CAT A OFF A AC+DC A V V VAC+DC RANGE HOLD ZERO INRUSH Hz MIN... the desired test points of the circuit. 5. See Figure 8. Measure the resistance by touching the probes to the V terminal. 4. Measuring Resistance (355 only) XW Warning To avoid possible electric shock or personal injury, when measuring resistance in a circuit, make sure the power to e. 2. Turn...
Fluke 353 & 355 Users Manual
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Specifications Electrical Specifications Current Measurement 10 Hz to 100Hz Range Resolution Accuracy, A 40 A 400 A 2000 A; 1400 ac rms 10 mA 100 mA 1 A 1.5 % rdg + 15 digits 1.5 % rdg + 5 digits 1.5 % rdg + 5 digits Current Measurement 100.1 Hz to 1 kHz Range Resolution Accuracy > 10 A 40 A 10 mA 3.5 % rdg + 15 digits 400 A 100 mA 3.5 % rdg + 5 digits 2000 A; 1400 ac rms 1 A 3.5 % rdg + 5 digits Clamp Meter Specifications Trigger Level for Inrush 0.50 A 5.0 A 5 A Trigger Level for Hz Filter OFF 2.50 A 2.5 A 8 A Trigger Level for Hz Filter ON 0.50 A 2.5 A 8 A 15
Specifications Electrical Specifications Current Measurement 10 Hz to 100Hz Range Resolution Accuracy, A 40 A 400 A 2000 A; 1400 ac rms 10 mA 100 mA 1 A 1.5 % rdg + 15 digits 1.5 % rdg + 5 digits 1.5 % rdg + 5 digits Current Measurement 100.1 Hz to 1 kHz Range Resolution Accuracy > 10 A 40 A 10 mA 3.5 % rdg + 15 digits 400 A 100 mA 3.5 % rdg + 5 digits 2000 A; 1400 ac rms 1 A 3.5 % rdg + 5 digits Clamp Meter Specifications Trigger Level for Inrush 0.50 A 5.0 A 5 A Trigger Level for Hz Filter OFF 2.50 A 2.5 A 8 A Trigger Level for Hz Filter ON 0.50 A 2.5 A 8 A 15
Fluke 353 & 355 Users Manual
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Continuity Beeper (355) On at ≤ 30 Ω Off at ≥ 100 Ω Frequency Measurement Measurement Range 5.0 Hz to 1 kHz Resolution Accuracy 5.0 to 100 Hz 0.1 Hz (15 Hz to 399.9 Hz) 1 Hz ( 400 Hz to 1 kHz) 0.2 % + 2 counts Accuracy 100.1 Hz to 1 kHz 0.5 % + 5 counts Trigger Level Refer to current and voltage tables Clamp Meter Specifications...
Continuity Beeper (355) On at ≤ 30 Ω Off at ≥ 100 Ω Frequency Measurement Measurement Range 5.0 Hz to 1 kHz Resolution Accuracy 5.0 to 100 Hz 0.1 Hz (15 Hz to 399.9 Hz) 1 Hz ( 400 Hz to 1 kHz) 0.2 % + 2 counts Accuracy 100.1 Hz to 1 kHz 0.5 % + 5 counts Trigger Level Refer to current and voltage tables Clamp Meter Specifications...