Fluke 381 Clamp Meter Product Datasheet
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... to be carried up to 30 ft away from a clamp meter, and then lets you would expect 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 remove the display for use in noisy... providing stable readings Now one technician can do jobs that used to operate controls or remove protective equipment, all while watching real-time readings. clamp the Fluke 381 around a conductor, remove the display and walk across the room to require two people;
... to be carried up to 30 ft away from a clamp meter, and then lets you would expect 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 remove the display for use in noisy... providing stable readings Now one technician can do jobs that used to operate controls or remove protective equipment, all while watching real-time readings. clamp the Fluke 381 around a conductor, remove the display and walk across the room to require two people;
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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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. 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.
Fluke 381 Users Manual
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The Fluke 381 is a handheld, battery-operated Clamp Meter (the Meter) that traditional jawed meters cannot measure. Introduction XWWarning Read "Safety Information" before you use the Meter. The Remote Display can be easily ... makes it possible to measure higher current (up to Contact Fluke To contact Fluke, call one of the following telephone numbers: • Technical Support USA: 1-800-44-FLUKE (1-800-443-5853) • Calibration/Repair USA: 1-888-99-FLUKE (1-888-993-5853) • Canada: 1-800-36-FLUKE (1-800-363-5853) • Europe: +31 402-675-200...
The Fluke 381 is a handheld, battery-operated Clamp Meter (the Meter) that traditional jawed meters cannot measure. Introduction XWWarning Read "Safety Information" before you use the Meter. The Remote Display can be easily ... makes it possible to measure higher current (up to Contact Fluke To contact Fluke, call one of the following telephone numbers: • Technical Support USA: 1-800-44-FLUKE (1-800-443-5853) • Calibration/Repair USA: 1-888-99-FLUKE (1-888-993-5853) • Canada: 1-800-36-FLUKE (1-800-363-5853) • Europe: +31 402-675-200...
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...; Connect the common test lead before using the Meter. • Do not use only specified replacement parts. Protection can be compromised. Remote Display True-rms Clamp Meter Safety Information • Examine the test leads for damaged insulation or exposed metal. Check test lead continuity.
...; Connect the common test lead before using the Meter. • Do not use only specified replacement parts. Protection can be compromised. Remote Display True-rms Clamp Meter Safety Information • Examine the test leads for damaged insulation or exposed metal. Check test lead continuity.
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Remote Display True-rms Clamp Meter Safety Information Table 1. Important information. T Double insulated ~ Do not dispose of Danger. Go to European Union directives. X Hazardous voltage P Conforms to Fluke's website for recycling information. 5 B Battery. 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 relevant North American Safety Standards. Low battery when shown.
Remote Display True-rms Clamp Meter Safety Information Table 1. Important information. T Double insulated ~ Do not dispose of Danger. Go to European Union directives. X Hazardous voltage P Conforms to Fluke's website for recycling information. 5 B Battery. 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 relevant North American Safety Standards. Low battery when shown.
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... utility service. ® Examined and licensed by TÜV Product Services. ; Note The Measurement Category (CAT) and voltage rating of any combination of any individual component. 6 381 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...
... utility service. ® Examined and licensed by TÜV Product Services. ; Note The Measurement Category (CAT) and voltage rating of any combination of any individual component. 6 381 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...
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... B digital device, pursuant to radio communications. Examples 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 Fluke Corporation could void the user's authority to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential...
... B digital device, pursuant to radio communications. Examples 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 Fluke Corporation could void the user's authority to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential...
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There is broken. Remote Display ghn10.eps 9 This distance can be a maximum of 10 meters from the Meter base, see Figure 1. 1 2 Figure 1. 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. Remote Display ghn10.eps 9 This distance can be a maximum of 10 meters from the Meter base, see Figure 1. 1 2 Figure 1. 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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... the Meter. 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 the live reading. Push a third time to remove any dc offset that could affect the accuracy of a given output...
... the Meter. 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 the live reading. Push a third time to remove any dc offset that could affect the accuracy of a given output...
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Inrush button: push to meet accuracy specifications, the conductor must be aligned with these marks. Integration time is 100 ms. Jaw release Alignment marks: to enter inrush mode. Push a second time 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. Also used to shift and corresponds to exit inrush mode. Common terminal Volts/Ohm input terminal Flexible Current Probe input terminal 15
Inrush button: push to meet accuracy specifications, the conductor must be aligned with these marks. Integration time is 100 ms. Jaw release Alignment marks: to enter inrush mode. Push a second time 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. Also used to shift and corresponds to exit inrush mode. Common terminal Volts/Ohm input terminal Flexible Current Probe input terminal 15
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Display 4 5 6 7 ghn01.eps 17 Remote Display True-rms Clamp Meter Features Display To view all segments on the display at once, push H while turning the Meter on. See Figure 3 and Table 4. 15 14 13 12 11 10 1 2 3 9 8 Figure 3.
Display 4 5 6 7 ghn01.eps 17 Remote Display True-rms Clamp Meter Features Display To view all segments on the display at once, push H while turning the Meter on. See Figure 3 and Table 4. 15 14 13 12 11 10 1 2 3 9 8 Figure 3.
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... measurement Rotary Function Switch position. 19 The Zero function works only in the Jaw using the alignment marks on the Jaw. Remote Display True-rms Clamp Meter Measurements Measurements Note Prior to ensure correct readings.
... measurement Rotary Function Switch position. 19 The Zero function works only in the Jaw using the alignment marks on the Jaw. Remote Display True-rms Clamp Meter Measurements Measurements Note Prior to ensure correct readings.
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... dc, wait for the display to stabilize and then push Z to the proper function. See Figure 4. Note Current flowing in opposite directions cancels each other. 381 Users Manual Note Before zeroing the Meter, make sure the Jaws are closed and there is < 0.5 A, the center dot in the display icon X will be... will flash on and off. To measure ac or dc current: 1. Open the Jaw by pressing the Jaw Release and insert the conductor into the clamp at a time. Turn the Rotary Function Switch to zero the Meter. 3. View the reading on the display. See Figure 4. 20
... dc, wait for the display to stabilize and then push Z to the proper function. See Figure 4. Note Current flowing in opposite directions cancels each other. 381 Users Manual Note Before zeroing the Meter, make sure the Jaws are closed and there is < 0.5 A, the center dot in the display icon X will be... will flash on and off. To measure ac or dc current: 1. Open the Jaw by pressing the Jaw Release and insert the conductor into the clamp at a time. Turn the Rotary Function Switch to zero the Meter. 3. View the reading on the display. See Figure 4. 20
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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. Current Measurement with Jaw ghn04.eps 21
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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 ...
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 ...
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... of the Meter, remove the display module. 3. Dock the Display Module with the Meter base and turn the Meter on. 29 Remote Display True-rms Clamp Meter Maintenance Battery Replacement To replace the batteries in the Meter body, see Figure 8: 1.
... of the Meter, remove the display module. 3. Dock the Display Module with the Meter base and turn the Meter on. 29 Remote Display True-rms Clamp Meter Maintenance Battery Replacement To replace the batteries in the Meter body, see Figure 8: 1.
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Fluke Part Number Battery, AAA 1.5 V 5 2838018 Battery Door - User-Replaceable Parts Description Qty. Meter Base 1 3766406 Fluke 381 Remote Display 1 3766445 Soft Case 1 3752973 User Manual 1 3538357 31 Display Module 1 3625529 Battery Door - Remote Display True-rms Clamp Meter User-Replaceable Parts User-Replaceable Parts Table 5.
Fluke Part Number Battery, AAA 1.5 V 5 2838018 Battery Door - User-Replaceable Parts Description Qty. Meter Base 1 3766406 Fluke 381 Remote Display 1 3766445 Soft Case 1 3752973 User Manual 1 3538357 31 Display Module 1 3625529 Battery Door - Remote Display True-rms Clamp Meter User-Replaceable Parts User-Replaceable Parts Table 5.
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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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DC Current Range 999.9 A Resolution 0.1 A Accuracy 2 % ± 5 digits AC Voltage Range 600 V /1000 V Resolution 0.1 V / 1 V Accuracy 1.5 % ± 5 digits (20 - 500 Hz) 35 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 in (50.8 mm) ...
DC Current Range 999.9 A Resolution 0.1 A Accuracy 2 % ± 5 digits AC Voltage Range 600 V /1000 V Resolution 0.1 V / 1 V Accuracy 1.5 % ± 5 digits (20 - 500 Hz) 35 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 in (50.8 mm) ...