Fluke 381 Clamp Meter Product Datasheet
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...flexibility without interference with a detachable, remote display for easier, faster, safer measurements Technical Data The new Fluke 381 does everything you would expect from a clamp meter, and then lets you remove the display for use in noisy electrical environments while providing stable readings clamp... the Fluke 381 around a conductor, remove the display and walk across the room to require two people; The new ...
...flexibility without interference with a detachable, remote display for easier, faster, safer measurements Technical Data The new Fluke 381 does everything you would expect from a clamp meter, and then lets you remove the display for use in noisy electrical environments while providing stable readings clamp... the Fluke 381 around a conductor, remove the display and walk across the room to require two people; The new ...
Fluke 381 Clamp Meter Product Datasheet
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...to change switch positions while taking a measurement • Three-year warranty • Soft carrying case Ordering information 381 Remote Display True-rms Clamp Meter with iFlex™ Specifications Fluke 381 AC current via jaw AC current via iFlex™ DC current AC voltage DC voltage Resistance Frequency True-rms ... digits 2 % ± 5 digits 1.5 % ± 5 digits 1 % ± 5 digits 1 % ± 5 digits 0.5 % ± 5 digits Included Accessory 750 MCM or 2-500 MCM CAT III 1000V, CAT IV 600V 2 Fluke Corporation 381 Remote Display True-rms AC/DC Clamp Meter with iFlex™
...to change switch positions while taking a measurement • Three-year warranty • Soft carrying case Ordering information 381 Remote Display True-rms Clamp Meter with iFlex™ Specifications Fluke 381 AC current via jaw AC current via iFlex™ DC current AC voltage DC voltage Resistance Frequency True-rms ... digits 2 % ± 5 digits 1.5 % ± 5 digits 1 % ± 5 digits 1 % ± 5 digits 0.5 % ± 5 digits Included Accessory 750 MCM or 2-500 MCM CAT III 1000V, CAT IV 600V 2 Fluke Corporation 381 Remote Display True-rms AC/DC Clamp Meter with iFlex™
Fluke 381 Users Manual
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381 Remote Display True-rms Clamp Meter Users Manual PN 3538357 July 2010 © 2010 Fluke Corporation. Specifications are trademarks of their respective companies. All rights reserved. Printed in China. All product names are subject to change without notice.
381 Remote Display True-rms Clamp Meter Users Manual PN 3538357 July 2010 © 2010 Fluke Corporation. Specifications are trademarks of their respective companies. All rights reserved. Printed in China. All product names are subject to change without notice.
Fluke 381 Users Manual
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381 Users Manual Display...17 Measurements...19 AC and DC Current (Jaw 19 AC Current (Flexible Current Probe 22 AC and DC Voltage 23 Resistance/Continuity 26 Inrush Current Measurement (Jaw and Flexible Current Probe 26 Frequency Measurement (Jaw and Flexible Current Probe 28 Maintenance...28 Cleaning the Meter and Flexible Current Probe 28 Battery Replacement 29 User-Replaceable Parts 31 Specifications ...32 Electrical Specifications 32 Mechanical Specifications 37 Environmental Specifications 38 ii
381 Users Manual Display...17 Measurements...19 AC and DC Current (Jaw 19 AC Current (Flexible Current Probe 22 AC and DC Voltage 23 Resistance/Continuity 26 Inrush Current Measurement (Jaw and Flexible Current Probe 26 Frequency Measurement (Jaw and Flexible Current Probe 28 Maintenance...28 Cleaning the Meter and Flexible Current Probe 28 Battery Replacement 29 User-Replaceable Parts 31 Specifications ...32 Electrical Specifications 32 Mechanical Specifications 37 Environmental Specifications 38 ii
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... and read in difficult-measurement situations such as a hazardous environments, or very tight spaces. The Fluke 381 is a handheld, battery-operated Clamp Meter (the Meter) that traditional jawed meters cannot measure. How to 2500 A ac) and larger cables that has a remote-display module and detachable iFlex (Flexible Current Probe). This lets the display be ...
... and read in difficult-measurement situations such as a hazardous environments, or very tight spaces. The Fluke 381 is a handheld, battery-operated Clamp Meter (the Meter) that traditional jawed meters cannot measure. How to 2500 A ac) and larger cables that has a remote-display module and detachable iFlex (Flexible Current Probe). This lets the display be ...
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... input jacks. • Make sure the battery door is closed and latched before operating the Meter. • Remove the test leads from the Meter before you use the Meter. Carefully look at www.fluke.com. A Caution identifies conditions and procedures that pose hazard(s) to the user; To see,... in this manual or the protection provided by the Meter can be compromised. • Examine the case before the battery door is opened. 2 To register your product, visit http://register.fluke.com. Look for cracks or missing plastic. 381 Users Manual • Singapore: +65-738-5655 • ...
... input jacks. • Make sure the battery door is closed and latched before operating the Meter. • Remove the test leads from the Meter before you use the Meter. Carefully look at www.fluke.com. A Caution identifies conditions and procedures that pose hazard(s) to the user; To see,... in this manual or the protection provided by the Meter can be compromised. • Examine the case before the battery door is opened. 2 To register your product, visit http://register.fluke.com. Look for cracks or missing plastic. 381 Users Manual • Singapore: +65-738-5655 • ...
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...damaged test leads before connecting the live test lead first. • Do not work alone so assistance can be rendered in the Meter case, to power the Meter. • To avoid false readings that can lead to electrical shock and injury, replace the batteries as soon as marked on .... • When using the probes, keep fingers behind the finger guards on the probes. • Connect the common test lead before using the Meter. • Do not use only specified replacement parts. When disconnecting test leads, disconnect the live test lead. Check test lead continuity. Such voltages ...
...damaged test leads before connecting the live test lead first. • Do not work alone so assistance can be rendered in the Meter case, to power the Meter. • To avoid false readings that can lead to electrical shock and injury, replace the batteries as soon as marked on .... • When using the probes, keep fingers behind the finger guards on the probes. • Connect the common test lead before using the Meter. • Do not use only specified replacement parts. When disconnecting test leads, disconnect the live test lead. Check test lead continuity. Such voltages ...
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... under test: • Use the proper jacks, function, and range for the measurement application. 4 WCaution To avoid possible damage to the Meter or to prevent shock and arc blast injury where hazardous live conductors are exposed. • When measuring, keep fingers behind the Tactile Barrier.... Contact with the Flexible Current Probe. • Do not apply the Flexible Current Probe around bare conductors or bus bars. 381 Users Manual • Use extreme caution when working around or remove from HAZARDOUS LIVE conductors. • Take special care during fitting ...
... under test: • Use the proper jacks, function, and range for the measurement application. 4 WCaution To avoid possible damage to the Meter or to prevent shock and arc blast injury where hazardous live conductors are exposed. • When measuring, keep fingers behind the Tactile Barrier.... Contact with the Flexible Current Probe. • Do not apply the Flexible Current Probe around bare conductors or bus bars. 381 Users Manual • Use extreme caution when working around or remove from HAZARDOUS LIVE conductors. • Take special care during fitting ...
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Remote Display True-rms Clamp Meter Safety Information Table 1. X Hazardous voltage P Conforms to Fluke's website for recycling information. 5 B Battery. Go to European Union directives. See Manual. ) Conforms to relevant North American Safety Standards. Low battery when shown. W Risk of this product as unsorted municipal waste. T Double insulated ~ Do not dispose of Danger. Important information. Symbols Symbol B F Meaning AC (Alternating Current) DC (Direct Current) Symbol J P Meaning Earth ground AC and dc current.
Remote Display True-rms Clamp Meter Safety Information Table 1. X Hazardous voltage P Conforms to Fluke's website for recycling information. 5 B Battery. Go to European Union directives. See Manual. ) Conforms to relevant North American Safety Standards. Low battery when shown. W Risk of this product as unsorted municipal waste. T Double insulated ~ Do not dispose of Danger. Important information. Symbols Symbol B F Meaning AC (Alternating Current) DC (Direct Current) Symbol J P Meaning Earth ground AC and dc current.
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381 Users Manual Symbol Meaning Symbol Meaning CAT III IEC Measurement Category III CAT III equipment has protection against transients from HAZARDOUS LIVE conductors is the LOWEST rating of any combination of test probe, test probe accessory, current clamp accessory, and the Meter is permitted. Do not apply to ..., such as distribution panels, feeders and short branch circuits, and lighting systems in fixed-equipment installations, such as an electricity Meter or an overhead or underground utility service. ® Examined and licensed by TÜV Product Services. ;
381 Users Manual Symbol Meaning Symbol Meaning CAT III IEC Measurement Category III CAT III equipment has protection against transients from HAZARDOUS LIVE conductors is the LOWEST rating of any combination of test probe, test probe accessory, current clamp accessory, and the Meter is permitted. Do not apply to ..., such as distribution panels, feeders and short branch circuits, and lighting systems in fixed-equipment installations, such as an electricity Meter or an overhead or underground utility service. ® Examined and licensed by TÜV Product Services. ;
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This device must accept any interference, including interference that follow: 1. The Meter was tested and found to the two conditions that can be determined by the general public. This equipment generates, uses, and can...provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a particular installation. Remote Display True-rms Clamp Meter Radio Frequency Data Radio Frequency Data Note Changes or modifications to the wireless 2.4 GHz radio not expressly approved by Fluke Corporation could void the user's authority to radio communications. This device complies with the ...
This device must accept any interference, including interference that follow: 1. The Meter was tested and found to the two conditions that can be determined by the general public. This equipment generates, uses, and can...provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a particular installation. Remote Display True-rms Clamp Meter Radio Frequency Data Radio Frequency Data Note Changes or modifications to the wireless 2.4 GHz radio not expressly approved by Fluke Corporation could void the user's authority to radio communications. This device complies with the ...
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... control of the measures that the radio signal is off, remove the batteries from the Meter base and display module. Remote Display The Meter uses low-power 802.15.4 wireless technology to OFF. It is possible for help. 381 Users Manual off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the... interference by one display module can be synchronized with a Meter base when it is docked on the Meter base and turned on when the display module is docked...
... control of the measures that the radio signal is off, remove the batteries from the Meter base and display module. Remote Display The Meter uses low-power 802.15.4 wireless technology to OFF. It is possible for help. 381 Users Manual off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the... interference by one display module can be synchronized with a Meter base when it is docked on the Meter base and turned on when the display module is docked...
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There is broken. Remote Display ghn10.eps 9 To detach the display from each other before the radio signal connection is a radio connection when shows in the display. Remote Display True-rms Clamp Meter Features The Meter base and display can change with the obstacles between the Meter base and display. This distance can be a maximum of 10 meters from the Meter base, see Figure 1. 1 2 Figure 1.
There is broken. Remote Display ghn10.eps 9 To detach the display from each other before the radio signal connection is a radio connection when shows in the display. Remote Display True-rms Clamp Meter Features The Meter base and display can change with the obstacles between the Meter base and display. This distance can be a maximum of 10 meters from the Meter base, see Figure 1. 1 2 Figure 1.
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... easy installation in hard-to tell you a hazardous voltage is at the Meter input. For more information about the Flexible Current Probe, see "Current Measurement (Flexible Current Probe)". 381 Users Manual Hazardous Voltage Indicator When the Meter senses a voltage ±30 V or a voltage overload (OL), Y... is shown on the display and the red high-voltage LED () on the Meter base illuminates to -reach areas and works ...
... easy installation in hard-to tell you a hazardous voltage is at the Meter input. For more information about the Flexible Current Probe, see "Current Measurement (Flexible Current Probe)". 381 Users Manual Hazardous Voltage Indicator When the Meter senses a voltage ±30 V or a voltage overload (OL), Y... is shown on the display and the red high-voltage LED () on the Meter base illuminates to -reach areas and works ...
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... and hold the present display reading, push while taking a reading. Push again to return to the live reading. Remote Display True-rms Clamp Meter Features Backlight Push to toggle the Backlight on the...
... and hold the present display reading, push while taking a reading. Push again to return to the live reading. Remote Display True-rms Clamp Meter Features Backlight Push to toggle the Backlight on the...
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381 Users Manual Inrush Inrush Current is surge current that occurs when an electrical device is displayed, the batteries for the removable display should be changed . ... period and calculates the starting current envelope. Measurements are one example of such an event. Low Battery Indicators The Meter uses two low battery symbols: Band Q. When Q is first powered on the Meter base will affect the readings. Low batteries on . Current spikes from motor drives are not affected by low batteries...
381 Users Manual Inrush Inrush Current is surge current that occurs when an electrical device is displayed, the batteries for the removable display should be changed . ... period and calculates the starting current envelope. Measurements are one example of such an event. Low Battery Indicators The Meter uses two low battery symbols: Band Q. When Q is first powered on the Meter base will affect the readings. Low batteries on . Current spikes from motor drives are not affected by low batteries...
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The Backlight stays on and off . Min Max button: when first pushed, the Meter shows maximum input. Hold L for 2 minutes when there is no button or switch interaction and then shuts off . Hold button: freezes the display reading and ...releases the reading when pushed a second time. This function works in current, voltage, and frequency modes. 14 Meter Features Description Current sensing Jaw Tactile Barrier Rotary Function Switch, see Table 3. With subsequent pushes, the minimum and the average inputs are shown...
The Backlight stays on and off . Min Max button: when first pushed, the Meter shows maximum input. Hold L for 2 minutes when there is no button or switch interaction and then shuts off . Hold button: freezes the display reading and ...releases the reading when pushed a second time. This function works in current, voltage, and frequency modes. 14 Meter Features Description Current sensing Jaw Tactile Barrier Rotary Function Switch, see Table 3. With subsequent pushes, the minimum and the average inputs are shown...
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Push a second time to enter inrush mode. Inrush button: push to exit inrush mode. Common terminal Volts/Ohm input terminal Flexible Current Probe input terminal 15 Also used to shift and corresponds to meet accuracy specifications, the conductor must be aligned with these marks. Integration time is 100 ms. Jaw release Alignment marks: to the yellow items on the Rotary Function Switch. Remote Display True-rms Clamp Meter Features Item J K L M N O P Description Zero/Shift button: removes dc offset from dc current measurements.
Push a second time to enter inrush mode. Inrush button: push to exit inrush mode. Common terminal Volts/Ohm input terminal Flexible Current Probe input terminal 15 Also used to shift and corresponds to meet accuracy specifications, the conductor must be aligned with these marks. Integration time is 100 ms. Jaw release Alignment marks: to the yellow items on the Rotary Function Switch. Remote Display True-rms Clamp Meter Features Item J K L M N O P Description Zero/Shift button: removes dc offset from dc current measurements.
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381 Users Manual Switch Position OFF K L K A C D Table 3. Push Z to shift to frequency. 16 DC current AC current and frequency measurement using the Flexible Current Probe. Rotary Function Switch Meter is powered down AC voltage DC voltage Function Resistance and continuity AC current. Push Z to shift to frequency.
381 Users Manual Switch Position OFF K L K A C D Table 3. Push Z to shift to frequency. 16 DC current AC current and frequency measurement using the Flexible Current Probe. Rotary Function Switch Meter is powered down AC voltage DC voltage Function Resistance and continuity AC current. Push Z to shift to frequency.
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Display 4 5 6 7 ghn01.eps 17 See Figure 3 and Table 4. 15 14 13 12 11 10 1 2 3 9 8 Figure 3. Remote Display True-rms Clamp Meter Features Display To view all segments on the display at once, push H while turning the Meter on.
Display 4 5 6 7 ghn01.eps 17 See Figure 3 and Table 4. 15 14 13 12 11 10 1 2 3 9 8 Figure 3. Remote Display True-rms Clamp Meter Features Display To view all segments on the display at once, push H while turning the Meter on.
