Fluke 353 and 355 Clamp Meter Datasheet
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...accuracy and repeatability • High voltage measurement of 1000 V ac + dc true-rms, 600 V ac, and 1000 V dc allows users to perform multiple tests with only one tool (355 only) • Resistance to 400 kW coupled with the true-rms, Fluke 355/353 Clamp Meters; the tools of choice for industrial and... peak measurements can be viewed • Use the low-pass filter to 2000 A. The 355 also measures voltage and resistance, making this the most versatile tool for motors and inductive loads. Fluke 355/353 True-rms 2000 A Clamp Meters Technical Data High current and a large jaw, make...
...accuracy and repeatability • High voltage measurement of 1000 V ac + dc true-rms, 600 V ac, and 1000 V dc allows users to perform multiple tests with only one tool (355 only) • Resistance to 400 kW coupled with the true-rms, Fluke 355/353 Clamp Meters; the tools of choice for industrial and... peak measurements can be viewed • Use the low-pass filter to 2000 A. The 355 also measures voltage and resistance, making this the most versatile tool for motors and inductive loads. Fluke 355/353 True-rms 2000 A Clamp Meters Technical Data High current and a large jaw, make...
Fluke 353 and 355 Clamp Meter Datasheet
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... Filter OFF 2.50 A 2.5 A 8 A Trigger Level for Hz Filter ON 0.50 A 2.5 A 8 A Voltage measurement (355 only) dc and ac 10 Hz to 100 Hz 600 V and 1000 V ranges have 10 % over range to 660 V and 1100 V respectively. ...ac rms 1 V 1 % rdg + 5 digits 6 V 1000 V dc 1 V 1 % rdg + 5 digits N/A Trigger Level for Hz Filter ON 0.050 V 0.25 V 6 V 6 V Ohms measurement (355 only) 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...
... Filter OFF 2.50 A 2.5 A 8 A Trigger Level for Hz Filter ON 0.50 A 2.5 A 8 A Voltage measurement (355 only) dc and ac 10 Hz to 100 Hz 600 V and 1000 V ranges have 10 % over range to 660 V and 1100 V respectively. ...ac rms 1 V 1 % rdg + 5 digits 6 V 1000 V dc 1 V 1 % rdg + 5 digits N/A Trigger Level for Hz Filter ON 0.050 V 0.25 V 6 V 6 V Ohms measurement (355 only) 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...
Fluke 353 and 355 Clamp Meter Datasheet
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... Soft Carrying Case, 6 AA batteries, and users manual Fluke-355 AC/DC True-rms Clamp Meter, 2000 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...
... Soft Carrying Case, 6 AA batteries, and users manual Fluke-355 AC/DC True-rms Clamp Meter, 2000 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...
Fluke 353 & 355 Users Manual
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Table of Contents Title Page Introduction ...1 Contacting Fluke ...1 Safety Information ...2 Features ...5 Display ...7 Using the Meter ...8 Measuring AC or DC Current 8 Measuring Inrush Current 9 Measuring AC and DC Voltage (355 only 10 Testing Continuity (355 only 12 Measuring Resistance (355 only 13 Maintenance...14 Cleaning the Meter ...14 Changing the Batteries 14 User Replaceable Parts 14 Specifications ...15 Electrical Specifications 15 Standards and Agency Approval Specifications 18 Environmental Specifications 18 i
Table of Contents Title Page Introduction ...1 Contacting Fluke ...1 Safety Information ...2 Features ...5 Display ...7 Using the Meter ...8 Measuring AC or DC Current 8 Measuring Inrush Current 9 Measuring AC and DC Voltage (355 only 10 Testing Continuity (355 only 12 Measuring Resistance (355 only 13 Maintenance...14 Cleaning the Meter ...14 Changing the Batteries 14 User Replaceable Parts 14 Specifications ...15 Electrical Specifications 15 Standards and Agency Approval Specifications 18 Environmental Specifications 18 i
Fluke 353 & 355 Users Manual
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Feature Locations...5 2. Connecting the Meter ...8 4. Measuring Inrush Current...9 5. The Display ...7 3. AC Voltage Measurement ...10 6. DC Voltage Measurement ...11 7. Measuring Resistance ...13 v Measuring Continuity...12 8. List of Figures Figure Title Page 1.
Feature Locations...5 2. Connecting the Meter ...8 4. Measuring Inrush Current...9 5. The Display ...7 3. AC Voltage Measurement ...10 6. DC Voltage Measurement ...11 7. Measuring Resistance ...13 v Measuring Continuity...12 8. List of Figures Figure Title Page 1.
Fluke 353 & 355 Users Manual
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...355 also measures ac, dc, true rms voltage, and resistance. Register the Meter at : www.fluke.com. 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...-446-5500 Or visit Fluke's Web site at : http://register.fluke.com 1 Introduction The Fluke 353 and 355 are hand-held battery-operated Clamp Meters (the Meter). Both Meters measure ac, dc true rms, inrush current...
...355 also measures ac, dc, true rms voltage, and resistance. Register the Meter at : www.fluke.com. 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...-446-5500 Or visit Fluke's Web site at : http://register.fluke.com 1 Introduction The Fluke 353 and 355 are hand-held battery-operated Clamp Meters (the Meter). Both Meters measure ac, dc true rms, inrush current...
Fluke 353 & 355 Users Manual
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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 rendered. • Never measure ac current while the test leads ... terminal and earth ground. • Remove test leads from a live conductor. • Use caution when working with voltages above 30 V ac rms, 42 V ac peak, or 60 V dc. See Figure 1. 2 • When measuring current, center the conductor in electric shock. • Do not hold the Meter anywhere beyond...
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 rendered. • Never measure ac current while the test leads ... terminal and earth ground. • Remove test leads from a live conductor. • Use caution when working with voltages above 30 V ac rms, 42 V ac peak, or 60 V dc. See Figure 1. 2 • When measuring current, center the conductor in electric shock. • Do not hold the Meter anywhere beyond...
Fluke 353 & 355 Users Manual
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...shows maximum input. With subsequent presses, the minimum and the average inputs are shown. Features See Figure 1 and Tables 2 and 3 for ac + dc and dc current readings. 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 ...and establishes a baseline 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 Hz MIN MAX FILTER COM V 600 V CAT 1000 V CAT 2 3 ...
...shows maximum input. With subsequent presses, the minimum and the average inputs are shown. Features See Figure 1 and Tables 2 and 3 for ac + dc and dc current readings. 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 ...and establishes a baseline 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 Hz MIN MAX FILTER COM V 600 V CAT 1000 V CAT 2 3 ...
Fluke 353 & 355 Users Manual
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Display Jaw wear indicator. The Meter turns off if there is powered down ? Additional Positions (355 Only) Position Function Position Function K AC voltage L DC voltage Combined ac + dc V AC + DC (true rms) voltage R reading. 353/355 Users Manual Table 2. Turn the Meter off and on and off after 5 minutes. This feature is disabled when the Meter is in the...
Display Jaw wear indicator. The Meter turns off if there is powered down ? Additional Positions (355 Only) Position Function Position Function K AC voltage L DC voltage Combined ac + dc V AC + DC (true rms) voltage R reading. 353/355 Users Manual Table 2. Turn the Meter off and on and off after 5 minutes. This feature is disabled when the Meter is in the...
Fluke 353 & 355 Users Manual
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... k 11 Figure 2. The Display 5 6 7 8 9 10 fbq01.eps Clamp Meter Features Table 4. time reading. F Manual or Auto Range is active G Amps or Volts is active H AC and DC mode is active I Resistance mode is active J Frequency mode is active K Low Battery Symbol L Frequency display M Main display N Hazardous voltage present O Continuity symbol P Inrush mode...
... k 11 Figure 2. The Display 5 6 7 8 9 10 fbq01.eps Clamp Meter Features Table 4. time reading. F Manual or Auto Range is active G Amps or Volts is active H AC and DC mode is active I Resistance mode is active J Frequency mode is active K Low Battery Symbol L Frequency display M Main display N Hazardous voltage present O Continuity symbol P Inrush mode...
Fluke 353 & 355 Users Manual
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... to the proper current setting A, C, or D. 2. See Figure 3. 600 V 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 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...
... to the proper current setting A, C, or D. 2. See Figure 3. 600 V 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 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...
Fluke 353 & 355 Users Manual
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... 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...
... 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...
Fluke 353 & 355 Users Manual
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Measure the voltage by touching the probes to the V terminal. AC Voltage Measurement fbq05.eps When measuring ac voltage, press Gto view the frequency reading on the display. 5. Connect the black test lead to the COM terminal and the red...or X. 2. 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 Figure 5. 353/355 Users Manual Measuring AC and DC Voltage (355 only) To measure ac or dc voltage: 1. Turn the rotary function switch to the...
Measure the voltage by touching the probes to the V terminal. AC Voltage Measurement fbq05.eps When measuring ac voltage, press Gto view the frequency reading on the display. 5. Connect the black test lead to the COM terminal and the red...or X. 2. 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 Figure 5. 353/355 Users Manual Measuring AC and DC Voltage (355 only) To measure ac or dc voltage: 1. Turn the rotary function switch to the...
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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... the red test lead to the V terminal. 2. If the resistance is turned off and all capacitors are discharged. 353/355 Users Manual Testing Continuity (355 only) XW Warning To avoid electrical shock when testing continuity in a circuit, make sure the power to the circuit is...continuity: 1. 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 ...
... the red test lead to the V terminal. 2. If the resistance is turned off and all capacitors are discharged. 353/355 Users Manual Testing Continuity (355 only) XW Warning To avoid electrical shock when testing continuity in a circuit, make sure the power to the circuit is...continuity: 1. 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 ...
Fluke 353 & 355 Users Manual
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...the rotary function switch to the desired test points of the circuit. 5. Remove power from the circuit being tested. 3. See Figure 8. 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 the V terminal.... 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 MAX FILTER COM V 600 V CAT 1000 V CAT Figure 8. To...
...the rotary function switch to the desired test points of the circuit. 5. Remove power from the circuit being tested. 3. See Figure 8. 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 the V terminal.... 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 MAX FILTER COM V 600 V CAT 1000 V CAT Figure 8. To...
Fluke 353 & 355 Users Manual
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...Resolution 1 mV Accuracy 3 % rdg + 10 digits 40 V 10 mV 3 % rdg + 5 digits 400 V 100 mV 3 % rdg + 5 digits 600 V AC RMS 1 V 3 % rdg + 5 digits Ohms Measurement (355 only) Range 400 Ω 4 k Ω 40 k Ω 400 k Ω Resolution 0.1 Ω 1 Ω 10 Ω 100 Ω Accuracy 1.5...V 40 V 10 mV 1 % rdg + 5 digits 0.25 V 400 V 100 mV 1 % rdg + 5 digits 6 V 600 V AC RMS 1 V 1 % rdg + 5 digits 6 V 1000 V DC 1 V 1 % rdg + 5 digits N/A Voltage Measurement (355 only) 100.1 Hz to 1 kHz 600 and 1000 V ranges have 10 % over range to 660 and 1100 V respectively.
...Resolution 1 mV Accuracy 3 % rdg + 10 digits 40 V 10 mV 3 % rdg + 5 digits 400 V 100 mV 3 % rdg + 5 digits 600 V AC RMS 1 V 3 % rdg + 5 digits Ohms Measurement (355 only) Range 400 Ω 4 k Ω 40 k Ω 400 k Ω Resolution 0.1 Ω 1 Ω 10 Ω 100 Ω Accuracy 1.5...V 40 V 10 mV 1 % rdg + 5 digits 0.25 V 400 V 100 mV 1 % rdg + 5 digits 6 V 600 V AC RMS 1 V 1 % rdg + 5 digits 6 V 1000 V DC 1 V 1 % rdg + 5 digits N/A Voltage Measurement (355 only) 100.1 Hz to 1 kHz 600 and 1000 V ranges have 10 % over range to 660 and 1100 V respectively.