Fluke 381 Clamp Meter Product Datasheet
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...• Wireless technology allows the display to be carried up to 30 ft away from the point of measurement for added 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 ...
...• Wireless technology allows the display to be carried up to 30 ft away from the point of measurement for added 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 ...
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 Continuity... 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 Continuity... 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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Specifications are trademarks of their respective companies. All rights reserved. Printed in China. 381 Remote Display True-rms Clamp Meter Users Manual PN 3538357 July 2010 © 2010 Fluke Corporation. All product names are subject to change without notice.
Specifications are trademarks of their respective companies. All rights reserved. Printed in China. 381 Remote Display True-rms Clamp Meter Users Manual PN 3538357 July 2010 © 2010 Fluke Corporation. All product names are subject to change without notice.
Fluke 381 Users Manual
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... 402-675-200 • Japan: +81-3-3434-0181 1 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). The Remote Display can be easily read away from the Meter body and...
... 402-675-200 • Japan: +81-3-3434-0181 1 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). The Remote Display can be easily read away from the Meter body and...
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... on the probes. • Connect the common test lead before using the Meter. • Do not use only specified replacement parts. Check test lead continuity. Remote Display True-rms Clamp Meter Safety Information • Examine the test leads for damaged insulation or exposed metal. When disconnecting test leads, disconnect the live test...
... on the probes. • Connect the common test lead before using the Meter. • Do not use only specified replacement parts. Check test lead continuity. Remote Display True-rms Clamp Meter Safety Information • Examine the test leads for damaged insulation or exposed metal. When disconnecting test leads, disconnect the live test...
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Important information. T Double insulated ~ Do not dispose of Danger. B Battery. Go to relevant North American Safety Standards. Symbols Symbol B F Meaning AC (Alternating Current) DC (Direct Current) Symbol J P Meaning Earth ground AC and dc current. W Risk of this product as unsorted municipal waste. See Manual. ) Conforms to Fluke's website for recycling information. 5 Remote Display True-rms Clamp Meter Safety Information Table 1. Low battery when shown. X Hazardous voltage P Conforms to European Union directives.
Important information. T Double insulated ~ Do not dispose of Danger. B Battery. Go to relevant North American Safety Standards. Symbols Symbol B F Meaning AC (Alternating Current) DC (Direct Current) Symbol J P Meaning Earth ground AC and dc current. W Risk of this product as unsorted municipal waste. See Manual. ) Conforms to Fluke's website for recycling information. 5 Remote Display True-rms Clamp Meter Safety Information Table 1. Low battery when shown. X Hazardous voltage P Conforms to European Union directives.
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This device can be determined by Fluke Corporation could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. However, there is no guarantee that can cause undesired operation of such devices include, but ... to radio or television reception, which can not cause interference. 2. The Meter was tested and found to comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. 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 turning the...
This device can be determined by Fluke Corporation could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. However, there is no guarantee that can cause undesired operation of such devices include, but ... to radio or television reception, which can not cause interference. 2. The Meter was tested and found to comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. 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 turning the...
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381 Users Manual off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one display module can be on . The wireless radio signal does not hinder Meter measurements. Although there is control of some Meter functions (Hold, MIN MAX AVG, and Backlight), complete remote ...Rotary Function Switch 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 not available through the display module. The display module is synchronized with a Meter base but, only one or more of...
381 Users Manual off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one display module can be on . The wireless radio signal does not hinder Meter measurements. Although there is control of some Meter functions (Hold, MIN MAX AVG, and Backlight), complete remote ...Rotary Function Switch 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 not available through the display module. The display module is synchronized with a Meter base but, only one or more of...
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There is broken. This distance can be a maximum of 10 meters from the Meter base, see Figure 1. 1 2 Figure 1. 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.
There is broken. This distance can be a maximum of 10 meters from the Meter base, see Figure 1. 1 2 Figure 1. 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.
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... signal over an extended time. To disable the Backlight Auto Off feature, hold the present display reading, push while taking a reading. DC Current Zero Push to display the average reading. Display Hold To capture and hold down while turning on and off after 2 minutes....feature is disabled. MIN MAX AVG Min Max Avg mode can capture the minimum, maximum, and average readings of dc readings. 11 Remote Display True-rms Clamp Meter Features Backlight Push to toggle the Backlight on the Meter. The Backlight automatically goes off . To exit...
... signal over an extended time. To disable the Backlight Auto Off feature, hold the present display reading, push while taking a reading. DC Current Zero Push to display the average reading. Display Hold To capture and hold down while turning on and off after 2 minutes....feature is disabled. MIN MAX AVG Min Max Avg mode can capture the minimum, maximum, and average readings of dc readings. 11 Remote Display True-rms Clamp Meter Features Backlight Push to toggle the Backlight on the Meter. The Backlight automatically goes off . To exit...
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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. 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. Common terminal Volts/Ohm input terminal Flexible Current Probe input terminal 15 Push a second time to enter inrush mode. Inrush button: push to exit inrush mode.
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. 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. Common terminal Volts/Ohm input terminal Flexible Current Probe input terminal 15 Push a second time to enter inrush mode. Inrush button: push to exit inrush mode.
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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. 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.
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RF signal is taken at the Flexible Current Probe. Min Max mode is present. 381 Users Manual Item A B Table 4. Display Description Item Inrush is active H Hold is active I C Volts J D Amps K E Ohms, DC, AC, Hz L F Main display M G Remote display low-battery symbol N O Description Meter base low-battery symbol Measurement is being shown. Measurement is being sent to remote display. Min, Max, or Avg reading is taken at the Jaw. Continuity Hazardous voltage is active. 18
RF signal is taken at the Flexible Current Probe. Min Max mode is present. 381 Users Manual Item A B Table 4. Display Description Item Inrush is active H Hold is active I C Volts J D Amps K E Ohms, DC, AC, Hz L F Main display M G Remote display low-battery symbol N O Description Meter base low-battery symbol Measurement is being shown. Measurement is being sent to remote display. Min, Max, or Avg reading is taken at the Jaw. Continuity Hazardous voltage is active. 18
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... in the Jaw using the alignment marks on the Jaw. Zeroing the Meter removes dc offset from the Meter. • Keep fingers behind Tactile Barrier. Remote Display True-rms Clamp Meter Measurements Measurements Note Prior to ensure correct readings. Note When measuring current, center the conductor in the dc current measurement Rotary...
... in the Jaw using the alignment marks on the Jaw. Zeroing the Meter removes dc offset from the Meter. • Keep fingers behind Tactile Barrier. Remote Display True-rms Clamp Meter Measurements Measurements Note Prior to ensure correct readings. Note When measuring current, center the conductor in the dc current measurement Rotary...
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Current Measurement with Jaw ghn04.eps 21 CAT 1000 V CAT 600 V 1000 A Remote Display True-rms Clamp Meter Measurements 6C01A0C0TV0A0TV 381 TRRMEMS OCTLEAMDPISPMLEATYER iFlex 1000 A Figure 4.
Current Measurement with Jaw ghn04.eps 21 CAT 1000 V CAT 600 V 1000 A Remote Display True-rms Clamp Meter Measurements 6C01A0C0TV0A0TV 381 TRRMEMS OCTLEAMDPISPMLEATYER iFlex 1000 A Figure 4.
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With current > 0.5 A, the center dot will not close properly. 2. If any damage. View the reading on the Meter display. Observe the current value on the display. 23 D 3. AC and DC Voltage To measure ac or dc voltage: 1. See Figure 6. 3. Inspect the coupling system to the proper voltage function (V... test lead to the COM terminal and the red test lead to the desired test points of the Meter is in the display icon (X) will flash on and off. Remote Display True-rms Clamp Meter Measurements Note When the measured current is < 0.5 A, the center dot in the correct position (...
With current > 0.5 A, the center dot will not close properly. 2. If any damage. View the reading on the Meter display. Observe the current value on the display. 23 D 3. AC and DC Voltage To measure ac or dc voltage: 1. See Figure 6. 3. Inspect the coupling system to the proper voltage function (V... test lead to the COM terminal and the red test lead to the desired test points of the Meter is in the display icon (X) will flash on and off. Remote Display True-rms Clamp Meter Measurements Note When the measured current is < 0.5 A, the center dot in the correct position (...
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...door screw on the Meter base, and remove the door from the case bottom. 3. Turn the Meter OFF. 2. To replace the batteries in the display module, see Figure 8: 1. Replace the batteries with three new AAA batteries. 5. Use a flat head screwdriver to open the battery compartment, 4. ...Reattach the battery compartment door to the case bottom and tighten the screw. Remove the batteries. 4. Using the two latches on . 29 Remote Display True-rms Clamp Meter Maintenance Battery Replacement To replace the batteries in the Meter body, see Figure 8: 1. Turn the Meter off. 2. Dock ...
...door screw on the Meter base, and remove the door from the case bottom. 3. Turn the Meter OFF. 2. To replace the batteries in the display module, see Figure 8: 1. Replace the batteries with three new AAA batteries. 5. Use a flat head screwdriver to open the battery compartment, 4. ...Reattach the battery compartment door to the case bottom and tighten the screw. Remove the batteries. 4. Using the two latches on . 29 Remote Display True-rms Clamp Meter Maintenance Battery Replacement To replace the batteries in the Meter body, see Figure 8: 1. Turn the Meter off. 2. Dock ...
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Display Module 1 3625529 Battery Door - Remote Display True-rms Clamp Meter User-Replaceable Parts User-Replaceable Parts Table 5. Meter Base 1 3766406 Fluke 381 Remote Display 1 3766445 Soft Case 1 3752973 User Manual 1 3538357 31 User-Replaceable Parts Description Qty. Fluke Part Number Battery, AAA 1.5 V 5 2838018 Battery Door -
Display Module 1 3625529 Battery Door - Remote Display True-rms Clamp Meter User-Replaceable Parts User-Replaceable Parts Table 5. Meter Base 1 3766406 Fluke 381 Remote Display 1 3766445 Soft Case 1 3752973 User Manual 1 3538357 31 User-Replaceable Parts Description Qty. Fluke Part Number Battery, AAA 1.5 V 5 2838018 Battery Door -
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Remote Display True-rms Clamp Meter Specifications AC Current via Flexible Current Probe Range 999.9 A / 2500 A (45 Hz - 500 Hz) Resolution 0.1 A / 1 A Accuracy 3 % ±5 digits Crest Factor (50/60Hz 3.0 at 1100 A 2.5 at 1400 A 1.42 at 2500 A Add 2 % for C.F. > 2 33
Remote Display True-rms Clamp Meter Specifications AC Current via Flexible Current Probe Range 999.9 A / 2500 A (45 Hz - 500 Hz) Resolution 0.1 A / 1 A Accuracy 3 % ±5 digits Crest Factor (50/60Hz 3.0 at 1100 A 2.5 at 1400 A 1.42 at 2500 A Add 2 % for C.F. > 2 33
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Remote Display True-rms Clamp Meter Specifications Distance from Optimum A i2500-10 Flex 0.5 in (12.7 mm) i2500-18 Flex 1.4 in (35.6 mm) Error ± 0.5 % B 0.8 in (20.3 mm) 2.0 ...
Remote Display True-rms Clamp Meter Specifications Distance from Optimum A i2500-10 Flex 0.5 in (12.7 mm) i2500-18 Flex 1.4 in (35.6 mm) Error ± 0.5 % B 0.8 in (20.3 mm) 2.0 ...