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EXTECH EX710 USER GUIDE

1. User s Guide EXTECH INSTRUMENTS A FLIR COMPANY 800 Amp AC Clamp Meter Model EX710 Intro duction Congratulations on your purchase of the EX710 Clamp DMM Careful use of this meter will provide many years of reliable service Safety International Safety Symbols A A E This symbol adjacent to another symbol or terminal indicates the user must refer to the manual for further information This symbol adjacent to a terminal indicates that under normal use hazardous voltages may be present Double insulation SAFETY NOTES Do not exceed the maximum allowable input range of any function Do not apply voltage to meter when resistance function is selected Set the function switch OFF when the meter is not in use Remove the battery if meter is to be stored for longer than 60 days WARNINGS Set function switch to the appropriate position before measuring When measuring volts do not switch to current resistance modes Do not measure current on a circuit whose voltage exceeds 600V When changing ranges always disconnect the test leads from the circuit under test UL Note AU L mark does not indicate that this product has been evaluated for accuracy Function AAC Resistance Capacitance Frequency Diode Test 250V DC AC 2 EX710 EU EN V3 2 3 12 CAUTIONS e Improper use of this meter can cause damage shock injury or death Read and understand this user manual before operating the
2. cessary diode symbol will appear on the LCD when in Diode test mode 3 Touch the test probe tips to the diode or semiconductor junction under test Note the meter reading Reverse the test lead polarity by reversing the red and black leads Note this reading The diode or junction can be evaluated as follows If one reading displays a value typically 0 400V to 0 900V and the other reading displays OL the diode is good If both readings display OL the device is open If both readings are very small or 0 the device is shorted 7 EX710 EU EN V3 2 3 12 Data Hold To freeze the LCD reading press the HOLD button While data hold is active the HOLD icon appears on the LCD Press the HOLD button again to return to normal operation Peak Hold The Peak Hold function captures the peak AC or DC voltage or current The meter can capture negative or positive peaks as fast as 1 millisecond in duration Turn the function switch to the A or V position Allow time for the display to stabilize Press and Hold the PEAK button until CAL appears in the display This procedure will zero the range selected Press the PEAK button Pmax will display The display will update each time a higher positive peak occurs Press the PEAK button again Pmin will display The display will now update and indicate the lowest negative peak 7 To return to normal operation press and hold the PEAK button until the Pmin or Pmax indicator sw
3. in such cases e See that the batteries are not short circuited Do not throw batteries into the fire 3 EX710 EU EN V3 2 3 12 Description Meter Descri Current Clamp opening trigger 3 Control No or a Display icons Description HOLD Minus sign 0 to 3999 PEAK AUTO DC AC BAT mV or V Q A Backlit LCD Display COM negative input jack for black test lead Rotary function switch V 2 CAP TEMP Hz BH positive input jack for red lead ption clamp buttons Data Hold Mode Peak Backlight Y Data Hold Negative reading display Measurement display digits Peak capture Auto Range mode Direct Current Alternating Current Low battery Milli volts or Volts Voltage Ohms Resistance Amperes Current Farad Capacitance Hertz Frequency Unit of measure prefixes nano milli micro mega and kilo Continuity test Diode test ZERO PEAK npmF MkQHz gt gt F 2000 4 EX710 EU EN V3 2 3 12 Operation NOTES Read and understand all Warning and Caution statements in this operation manual prior to using this meter Set the function select switch to the OFF position when the meter is not in use AC Current Measurements WARNING Ensure that the test leads are disconnected from the meter before making current clamp measurements ACIDC Voltage Measurements 1 Gi RN Set the Function switch to the 800A 400A or 40A range If the approx range of the measu
4. itches off Note If the Function switch position is changed after a calibration the Peak Hold calibration must be repeated for the new function selected LCD Backlight Button The LCD is equipped with backlighting Press the backlight button to turn the backlight on Press again to turn the backlight off Automatic Power OFF In order to conserve battery life the meter will automatically turn off after approximately 25 minutes To turn the meter on again turn the function switch to the OFF position and then to the desired function position 8 EX710 EU EN V3 2 3 12 Specifications Range amp Accuracy of reading digits ii st ii 50 60Hz 4 000V AC 40 00V AC 1 8 8d 400 0V AC 600V AC 2 5 8d DC Voltage 0 8 2d 40 00V DC 400 0V DC 40 00MQ 1 5 2d 3 5 5d Resistance 1 0 4d 40 00kQ 1 5 2d 400 0kQ Capacitance 4 000nF 40 00nF 400 0nF 4 000pF 40 00pF 400 0pF 4 000mF 40 00mF 4 000kHz Frequency Sensitivity 5 0 30d 5 0 20d 3 0 5d 4 0 10d 10 10d unspecified 1 5 2d 100V lt 50Hz 50V 50 to 400Hz 5V 401 to 4000Hz 9 EX710 EU EN V3 2 3 12 General Specifications Clamp jaw opening Display Continuity check Diode test Low Battery indication Over range indication Measurement rate PEAK Input Impedance AC bandwidth Operating Temperature Storage Temperature Operating Humidit
5. meter e Always remove the test leads before replacing the battery or fuses e Inspect the condition of the test leads and the meter itself for any damage before operating the meter Repair or replace any damage before use e Use great care when making measurements if the voltages are greater than 25VAC rms or 35VDC These voltages are considered a shock hazard e Always discharge capacitors and remove power from the device under test before performing Diode Resistance or Continuity tests e Voltage checks on electrical outlets can be difficult and misleading because of the uncertainty of connection to the recessed electrical contacts Other means should be used to ensure that the terminals are not live e If the equipment is used in a manner not specified by the manufacturer the protection provided by the equipment may be impaired e This device is not a toy and must not reach children s hands It contains hazardous objects as well as small parts that the children could swallow In case a child swallows any of them please contact a physician immediately e Do not leave batteries and packing material lying around unattended they can be dangerous for children if they use them as toys e Incase the device is going to be unused for an extended period of time remove the batteries to prevent them from training e Expired or damaged batteries can cause cauterization on contact with the skin Always therefore use suitable hand gloves
6. r decimal point and value Note For very large values of capacitance measurement it can take several minutes before the final reading stabilizes Frequency Measurements 1 xo n a Insert the black test lead banana plug into the negative COM jack and the red test lead banana plug into the V Q CAP Hz positive jack Set the function switch to the V Hz Position Press and hold the MODE button to select the Frequency Hz function k Hz will appear in the display Touch the test probe tips across the part under test Read the Frequency value on the display The display will indicate the proper decimal point and value Press and hold the MODE button again to return to the voltage mode 6 EX710 EU EN V3 2 3 12 Continuity Measurements 1 Insert the black test lead into the negative COM terminal and the red test lead into the V Q CAP Hz MF positive terminal Set the function switch to the position Use the MODE button to select continuity s The display icons will change when the MODE button is pressed 4 Touch the test probe tips across the circuit or component under test 5 Ifthe resistance is lt 400 a tone will sound Diode Test 1 Insert the black test lead banana plug into the negative COM jack and the red test lead banana plug into the V Q CAP Hz gt F positive jack 2 Turn the function switch to gt F position Use the MODE button to select the diode function if ne
7. rement is not known select the highest range then move to the lower ranges if necessary Press the trigger to open jaw Fully enclose only one conductor For optimum results center the conductor in the jaw The clamp meter LCD will display the reading Insert the black test lead into the negative COM terminal and the red test lead into the positive V Q CAP Hz tterminal Set the function switch to the V Hz position Use the MODE button to select AC or DC Voltage Connect the test leads in parallel to the circuit under test Read the voltage measurement on the LCD display 5 EX710 EU EN V3 2 3 12 Resistance Measurements te Insert the black test lead into the negative COM terminal and the red test lead into the V Q CAP Hz positive terminal Set the function switch to the Q position Touch the test probe tips across the circuit or component under test Read the resistance on the LCD display Capacitance Measurements WARNING To avoid electric shock discharge the capacitor under test before measuring 1 2 Set the function switch to the CAP position Insert the black test lead banana plug into the negative COM jack and the red test lead banana plug into the V Q CAP Hz tpositive jack Touch the test probe tips across the part under test If dISC appears in the display remove and discharge the component Read the capacitance value in the display The display will indicate the prope
8. ures the rear battery door Open the battery compartment Replace the 9V battery Secure the battery compartment You as the end user are legally bound EU Battery ordinance to return all used batteries disposal in the household garbage is prohibited You can hand over your u sed batteries accumulators at collection points in your community or wherever batteries accumulators are sold Disposal Follow the valid legal stipulations in respect of the disposal of the device at the e nd of its lifecycle Copyright 2012 Extech Instruments Corporation a FLIR company All rights reserved including the right of reproduction in whole or in part in any form www extech com 11 EX710 EU EN V3 2 3 12
9. y Storage Humidity Operating Altitude Battery Auto power OFF Dimensions amp Weight Safety 30mm 1 2 approx 3 3 4 digits 4000 counts backlit LCD Threshold 40Q Test current lt 0 5mA Test current of 0 3mA typical Open circuit voltage lt 3VDC typical BAT is displayed OL display 2 readings per second nominal Captures peaks gt 1ms 10MQ VDC and VAC 50 to 400Hz AAC and VAC 5 C to 40 C 41 F to 104 F 20 C to 60 C 4 F to 140 F Max 80 up to 31 C 87 F decreasing linearly to 50 at 40 C 104 F lt 80 2000meters 7000ft maximum One 1 9V Battery After approx 25 minutes 229 x 80 x 49mm 9 0 x 3 1 x 2 0 303g 10 7 oz For indoor use and in accordance with the requirements for double insulation to IEC1010 1 2001 EN61010 1 2001 Overvoltage Category Ill 600V and Category Il 1000V Pollution Degree 2 10 EX710 EU EN V3 2 3 12 Maintenance WARNING To avoid electrical shock disconnect the meter from any circuit remove the test leads from the input terminals and turn OFF the meter before opening the case Do not operate the meter with an open case Cleaning and Storage Periodically wipe the case with a damp cloth and mild detergent do not use abrasives or solvents If the meter is not to be used for 60 days or more remove the battery and store it separately Battery Replacement 1 2 3 4 Remove the Phillips head screw that sec

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