GB - User’s manual

C.A 6416
C.A 6417

Ground tester
Thank you for purchasing a C.A 6416 or C.A 6417 ground tester. For best results from your instrument:
■ read these operating instructions carefully,
■ comply with the precautions for use.

Symbol Meaning
WARNING, risk of DANGER! The operator must refer to these instructions whenever this danger symbol
appears.
Equipment protected throughout by double or reinforced insulation.

Application or withdrawal authorized on uninsulated or bare conductors at dangerous voltages.

The product has been declared recyclable after analysis of its life cycle in accordance with the ISO14040
standard.
Chauvin Arnoux has adopted an Eco-Design approach in order to design this appliance. Analysis of the
complete lifecycle has enabled us to control and optimize the effects of the product on the environment. In
particular this appliance exceeds regulation requirements with respect to recycling and reuse.
The CE marking indicates conformity with European directives, in particular LVD and EMC.

The rubbish bin with a line through it indicates that, in the European Union, the product must undergo
selective disposal in compliance with Directive WEEE 2002/96/EC. This equipment must not be treated as
household waste

Useful information or tip.

Definition of measurement categories:

■ Measurement category IV corresponds to measurements taken at the source of low-voltage installations.
Example: power feeders, counters and protection devices.
■ Measurement category III corresponds to measurements on building installations.
Example: distribution panel, circuit-breakers, machines or fixed industrial devices.
■ Measurement category II corresponds to measurements taken on circuits directly connected to low-voltage installations.
Example: power supply to domestic electrical appliances and portable tools.

PRECAUTIONS FOR USE

This instrument and its accessories comply with safety standards IEC 61010-1, IEC 61010-030, and IEC 61010-2-032 for
voltages of 600V in category IV at an altitude of less than 2000m, indoors, with a degree of pollution of not more than 2.
Failure to observe the safety instructions may result in electric shock, fire, explosion, and destruction of the instrument and of
the installations.

■ The operator and/or the responsible authority must carefully read and clearly understand the various precautions to be
taken in use. Sound knowledge and a keen awareness of electrical hazards are essential when using this instrument.
■ If you use this instrument other than as specified, the protection it provides may be compromised, thereby endangering
you.
■ Do not use the instrument on networks of which the voltage or category exceeds those mentioned.
■ Do not use the instrument if it seems to be damaged, incomplete, or poorly closed.
■ Before each use, check the condition of the insulation on housing. Any item of which the insulation is deteriorated (even
partially) must be set aside for repair or scrapping.
■ Use personal protection equipment systematically.
■ When handling the instrument, keep your fingers behind the physical guard.
■ All troubleshooting and metrological checks must be performed by competent and accredited personnel.
■ Avoid impacts on the measurement head, in particular the air gap.
■ Keep the surfaces of the air gap clean; even a little dirt can cause the clamp to malfunction.
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Note: Bluetooth is a registered trade mark.

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 CONTENTS
1. GETTING STARTED ......................................................................................................................................................... 5
1.1 UNPACKING ................................................................................................................................................................ 5
1.2 INSERTING THE BATTERIES ..................................................................................................................................... 5
1.3 Setting the date and time.............................................................................................................................................. 5
1.4 EXAMPLE OF DISPLAY .............................................................................................................................................. 5
2. DESCRIPTION OF THE DEVICE ...................................................................................................................................... 7
2.1 FUNCTIONS OF THE DEVICE .................................................................................................................................... 7
2.2 FRONT PANEL ............................................................................................................................................................ 8
2.3 DEVICE–REAR PANEL ............................................................................................................................................... 9
2.4 DISPLAY UNIT ........................................................................................................................................................... 10
2.5 AUDIBLE SIGNALS.................................................................................................................................................... 11
3. MEASUREMENT PRINCIPLE ......................................................................................................................................... 12
4. USE.................................................................................................................................................................................. 13
4.1 INSERTING THE BATTERIES ................................................................................................................................... 13
4.2 COMMISSIONING THE DEVICE ............................................................................................................................... 13
4.3 SETTING THE INTERNAL CLOCK ............................................................................................................................ 13
4.4 STANDARD OR ADVANCED MODE ......................................................................................................................... 13
4.5 USE OF THE FUNCTIONS ........................................................................................................................................ 13
4.6 USE OF THE Hold KEY ............................................................................................................................................. 13
4.7 USE OF Pre-Hold ....................................................................................................................................................... 14
4.8 STORAGE OF THE DATA ......................................................................................................................................... 14
4.9 MANAGEMENT OF THE ALARMS ............................................................................................................................ 15
5. Ω+A POSITION ................................................................................................................................................................ 17
5.1 USE IN Standard MODE ............................................................................................................................................ 17
5.2 USE IN ADVANCED MODE ....................................................................................................................................... 17
5.3 COMPLEMENTARY INFORMATION ......................................................................................................................... 18
6. POSITION A .................................................................................................................................................................... 21
6.1 OBJECT ..................................................................................................................................................................... 21
6.2 PARAMETERIZING THE MEASUREMENT ............................................................................................................... 21
6.3 MEASUREMENT........................................................................................................................................................ 21
6.4 MEASUREMENT RESULT ........................................................................................................................................ 21
6.5 PRESENCE OF ALARMS .......................................................................................................................................... 21
6.6 MANAGEMENT OF THE ALARMS ............................................................................................................................ 21
7. MEMORY READ (MR) ..................................................................................................................................................... 22
7.1 OBJECT ..................................................................................................................................................................... 22
7.2 SELECTION OF THE memory read MODE ............................................................................................................... 22
7.3 DATA DISPLAYED ..................................................................................................................................................... 22
8. SET-UP ............................................................................................................................................................................ 25
8.1 OBJECT ..................................................................................................................................................................... 25
8.2 ACCESS TO THE SET-UP MENUS........................................................................................................................... 25
8.3 DISPLAY OF THE SET-UP MENUS .......................................................................................................................... 25
8.4 SELECTING A SPECIFIC MENU ............................................................................................................................... 25
8.5 DETAILS OF THE SET-UP MENUS .......................................................................................................................... 25
9. OFF POSITION ................................................................................................................................................................ 29
9.1 MANUAL SWITCHING OFF ....................................................................................................................................... 29
9.2 AUTOMATIC SWITCHING OFF ................................................................................................................................. 29
9.3 BACKUP OF THE CONFIGURATION........................................................................................................................ 29
9.4 PROLONGED STOP .................................................................................................................................................. 29
10. TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS ................................................................................................................................ 30
10.1 REFERENCE CONDITIONS .................................................................................................................................... 30
10.2 ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS......................................................................................................................... 30
10.3 VARIATIONS IN THE DOMAIN OF USE ................................................................................................................. 31
10.4 POWER SUPPLY ..................................................................................................................................................... 31
10.5 ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS ........................................................................................................................... 32
10.6 MECHANICAL CHARACTERISTICS ....................................................................................................................... 32
10.7 COMPLIANCE WITH INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS ........................................................................................... 32

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 10.8 Electromagnetic compatibility ................................................................................................................................... 32
11. SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE ................................................................................................................................ 33
11.1 Cleaning ................................................................................................................................................................... 33
11.2 Replacement of the batteries.................................................................................................................................... 33
11.3 CHECK OF ACCURACY .......................................................................................................................................... 33
11.4 ADJUSTMENT ......................................................................................................................................................... 33
12. WARRANTY .................................................................................................................................................................. 35

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 1. G E T T ING S TAR T E D

1.1 UNPACKING

Rep. Designation
1 Carrying case.
2 C.A. 6416 or C.A. 6417 earth clamp.
3 Set of 4 AA batteries (1.5V).
4 CD containing the GTC application and the operating instructions.
5 Verification certificate.
6 Multilingual safety data sheet
7 Multilingual quick start guide

Fig. 1

Accessories
CL1 calibration loop
DataView application software
Bluetooth modem
Replacement parts
Empty carrying case MLT 110
Set of 12 LR6 or AA batteries
Set of 24 LR6 or AA batteries
For the accessories and spares, consult our web site:
http://www.chauvin-arnoux.com

1.2 INSERTING THE BATTERIES

Refer to §11.2.

1.3 SETTING THE DATE AND TIME

Set the function switch to Ω+A. All icons of the display unit light for approximately 2 seconds. The device waits for the date and time
of the device to be set using the ▲, ▼, and ► keys; refer to § 4.3 for a detailed description of the procedure.

1.4 EXAMPLE OF DISPLAY

The figure opposite shows a display, upon first use, with the device set to Ω+A.
The measured current is 30.0mA and the impedance is 7.9Ω.
The buzzer is active and the memory is empty.
Note: This display corresponds to the Standard mode. In the Advanced mode, 2
additional screens are available; see §5.2.

Fig. 2

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The figure opposite shows a display, upon first use, with the device set to A.
The current measured is 30.0mA.
The buzzer is active and the memory is empty.

Fig. 3

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 2. DE S C R IP T ION OF T HE DE V IC E

The earth clamp is intended for testing the resistances of any conducting system having the characteristics of a conducting
loop. It is used to perform:
■ Earth resistance measurements if the earth is in series in a loop with its continuity conductor;
■ Other earth measurements: earth extended, for example by means of a guard wire between power transmission or
telecommunication poles;
■ Or the distributed earths of a single earth plane.

2.1 FUNCTIONS OF THE DEVICE

■ Easy-to-use device intended for measurement of the loop impedance in a parallel earth network, by a simpler method than
the traditional method with 2 auxiliary rods.
Loop ohmmeter: measurement of loop impedances from 0.01Ω to 1,500Ω. The ohmmeter function makes allowance for
the presence of inductances in the loop, making impedance measurements more accurate at low values.
Ammeter: current measurements from 0.2mA to 40A.
Contact voltage: the contact voltage is estimated by calculating the product of the loop impedance by the leakage current.
The value found is an upper bound on the voltage between the measurement point and earth, since the impedance taken
into account is that of the whole loop.
■ Large multi-function OLED display unit.
■ Display in Standard mode (only 1 screen) or Advanced mode (3 screens).
■ Clamping diameter 35mm.
■ Storage of measurements (Ω and/or A, with time-stamping).
C.A. 6416: up to 300 measurements stored.
C.A. 6417: up to 2000 measurements stored.
■ Possibility of reading out the stored measurements on the clamp itself.
C.A. 6417: Read-out also possible via Bluetooth®
■ Measurement hold by the HOLD key and/or by opening the clamp (PRE-HOLD mode).
■ Weight limited by the use of powerful magnetic materials.
■ Opening the clamp made easy by a trigger with a force compensation system.
■ Advanced ergonomics (grip and reading of the display unit).
■ Small influence of spurious currents.

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2.2 FRONT PANEL

Measurement head
1

Guard

Trigger
6

Rotary switch used to

select a measurement
Display backlight key function, SET-UP, or
memory read
7
3

HOLD key, to freeze

the display
MEM key, to store 4
measurements

► key, for validation and

browsing in the OLED displau unit
measurement screens 5

Fig. 4

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Rep. Designation See §
1 Measurement head. -
2 Guard. The user's hand must be below this zone and not touch the measurement head (item 1). -
3 Function switch. 4.5
OFF: device off. 9
Ω+A: simultaneous selection of the Loop impedance measurement and the Leakage current 5
measurement.
A: selection of the Current measurement. 6
MR: (Memory Read) display of the data stored when MEM (item 8) was pressed. 7
SET-UP: access to configuration of the parameters and to erasure of the stored measurements. 8
4 HOLD key: freezes the measured and displayed values, at any time, along with the various functional 4.6
indications.
: Model C.A. 6417 only. When the function switch is set to MR or SET-UP, pressing this key
activates or deactivates the Bluetooth® connection.
5 OLED display unit. 2.4
6 Measurement head opening trigger. -
7 Dual-function key: -
(when device is set to Ω+A or A): increases the brightness of the OLED display unit; makes it -
easier to read the display unit in an environment with strong background illumination.
Highlighting activated for 30 seconds.
▲ (when device is set to SET-UP or MR): serves as up arrow when browsing in the menus and -
values. The brightness of the display unit does not change when device is set to SET-UP or
MR.
8 Dual-function key. -
MEM (when device is set to Ω+A or A): records the measured value. All of the data are recorded, in 4.8
the Standard or Advanced mode.
▼ (when device is set to SET-UP or MR): serves as down arrow when browsing in the menus and -
values.
9 ► Function that depends on the setting of the function switch, as follows:
When the device is set to Ω+A (Advanced Mode) 5.2.5
Short press: switches the display through the following 3 modes, in order:
■ Display of the impedance recalculated at the selected frequency.
■ Display of the contact voltage (product Z*I).
■ Display of R and L.
Long press: activates or deactivates the audible alarms. 2.5
when device is set to SET-UP -
Validation when browsing in the menus and values.
when device is set to MR (Advanced Mode)
Switches the display through the measurement screens and the measurement date/time.

2.3 DEVICE–REAR PANEL

Fig. 5

Rep. Designation See §

10 Battery compartment cover locking screws. 11.2
11 Battery compartment cover. 11.2
12 Batteries (4 AA – LR6, 1.5V). 11.2

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2.4 DISPLAY UNIT

Fig. 6

Rep. Designation See §

1 ■ Display of the buzzer active state; the icon is masked when the buzzer is inactive. 8.5
■ Selection of the buzzer operating mode via SET-UP menu 2. 8.5
2 Indicator of freezing of the measurement display when the HOLD key is pressed or in the Pre-Hold mode 4.6
4.7
3 Indicates that the main display shows the date (with the function switch set to MR or SET-UP). 7
4 Symbol reporting the presence of perturbations (current) in the loop making it impossible to be sure of the -
impedance measurement.
5 Upper display unit. 4,000-counts current measurement and 500-counts loop inductance measurement -
(Advanced mode).
6 Signalling indicating incorrect closing of the clamp; the measurement cannot be made in this case. If the 4.6
Pre-hold mode is activated, the Hold icon blinks and the measurement is frozen.
Selection of the Pre-Hold mode via SET-UP menu 11. 8.5
7 Permanent operation of the clamp (automatic switching off disabled).
Selection of the automatic switching off mode in SET-UP menu 3. 8.5
8 Battery charge indicator with 3 states: 11.2.1
■ Not displayed: batteries charged.
■ Blinking: batteries low. The device remains functional, but the batteries will have to be replaced soon.
■ Steady: batteries discharged. The display unit indicates Lo bat. It is impossible to make measurements,
read records, or configure parameters.
9 Units of the top measurements display unit: -
■ mH: loop inductance measurement unit.
■ mA or A: current measurement unit (mA or A).
10 Units of the central measurements display unit: -
■ V: contact voltage measurement unit.
■ Ω: impedance measurement unit. Symbol used for impedances at the measurement frequency, for
impedances referred to the network frequency, or for the resistive component.
11 Unit of the alarm displayed. The alarm can be defined on an impedance, a voltage, or a current, depending 8.5
on the measurement chosen (Ω+A or A).
■ A: current measurement alarm.
■ Ω: resistance measurement alarm.
■ V: voltage measurement alarm.
12 Alarm threshold display unit: 8.5
■ Display of one of the alarms (1000-counts display unit) with the various units.
■ These 3 digits are also used when configuring the time display mode (A. for A.M., P. for P.M. or 24H) in
SET-UP menu 8.
13 Alarm threshold over(under-)shoot indicator (operational use or parameterizing): 8.5
▲ Alarm threshold overshoot indicator.
AL Alarm threshold adjustment mode or Alarm function.
▼ Alarm threshold undershoot indicator.

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 14 Signal indicating potentially hazardous voltage. Blinks when the contact voltage exceeds 50V. -
Rep. Designation See §
15 C.A. 6417: Remains displayed while the Bluetooth connection is being established. Blinks for the duration of -
the communication.
16 Memory index display unit. 4-digit digital display (0 to 9999 counts): -
■ Of the measurement sequence number, of the current memory in normal operation associated with the
Read (MR) or Storage (MEM) indications.
■ Of the date stamp (year) when the device is parameterized.
17 Memory read mode. 7
18 Data storage mode. 4.8
19 In the Advanced mode, these symbols identify the value displayed (resistance or impedance). 5.2
20 Main display unit: -
■ Measurement of the impedance or voltage.
■ Display of the date and time (month-day and hour-minute) in parameterizing and stored values read
mode.
21 In Advanced mode, indication displayed when the inductive component is negligible with respect to the 5.2.5
resistive component.
22 Indicates selection of the Advanced mode. 5.2
Remark: when switched on, the device performs a rapid self-test of the entire display unit. All available segments are
displayed briefly. During this stage, a sustained press on HOLD prolongs the display of all segments.

2.5 AUDIBLE SIGNALS

The device can generate audible signals of four types:
Type of
Duration Meaning
sound
Low-pitched Short Normal use (key pressed).
Permanent Over(under-)shoot of a measurement alarm threshold (Ω, A).
High-pitched Short Abnormal use (for example, memory full).
Permanent Overshoot of a safety alarm threshold (V).
The audible signal can be activated or deactivated in SET-UP (see chapter 8, menu 2). The icon (Fig. 6, item 1) behaves
as follows:

icon Meaning
Visible Buzzer activated; an alarm or a key press causes an audible signal to be emitted.
Missing No audible signal is emitted.
This programming is backed-up and retrieved at each reset. The audible alarm can be de-activated in the SET-UP menu (see
chapter 8, menu 2).
During a measurement, a long press on the ► key toggles between activation and deactivation of the buzzer.
Since the measurement frequency is audible, the operator hears a discontinuous audible signal (beep-beep). This is neither an
operating fault nor an alarm, and it cannot be eliminated. This audible signal is amplified by the presence of current in the loop.

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 3. ME AS UR E ME NT P R INC IP L E
The schematic diagram below illustrates the general case of measurement of the resistance of a loop comprising:
■ The earth electrode Rx;
■ The earth;
■ Several earth electrodes of resistance Ri;
■ A guard wire looping all of these earths, introducing an inductive component.
The clamp combines two functions in the measurement head:
■ The generator winding of the clamp emits an alternating voltage having a constant level E.
■ The receiver winding (current measurement) senses I=E/Zloop.
Knowing E imposed by the generator and I measured, the value Zloop can be deduced and displayed on the device. The
Advanced mode makes it possible to distinguish the resistive and inductive parts and to refer the impedance to the network
frequency.
More generally, this principle can be used to search for a defective earth. This is because the loop resistance comprises:
■ Rx (the value sought);
■ Zearth (a value that is normally very low, less than 1Ω);
■ R1//R2...// Rn (a negligible value: case of multiple earths in parallel);
■ Zguard wire (a value that is normally very low, less than 1Ω).
■ Rloop=Rx+Zearth+(R//R...//R )+Zguard wire;
As an approximation, Zloop can therefore be treated as equivalent to Rx.
If this value is very high, an inspection of this earth electrode is strongly recommended.

Z guard wire

Z earth

Fig. 7

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 4. US E

4.1 INSERTING THE BATTERIES

Refer to §11.2.

4.2 COMMISSIONING THE DEVICE

With the clamp closed and not clamping any conductor, set the function switch to a position other than OFF. All icons of the display
unit light for approximately 2 seconds, before possible entry of the date and time (see next section).
During the first few seconds of operation, the clamp automatically adjusts correction factors serving to optimize the impedance
measurement. This correction makes it possible to allow for the variations of the measurement head air gap that may occur in some
particular conditions of temperature and humidity.
During this adjustment, the screen displays CAL GAP. If the clamp detects a problem, it indicates Err CAL when the switch is set to
Ω+A. It is then necessary to check the cleanliness of the air gap, check that no conductor is encircled, and switch off and back on.
When this adjustment is done, the clamp displays the screen corresponding to the switch setting.
Note: the switching off of the device is described in chapter 9.

4.3 SETTING THE INTERNAL CLOCK

Setting the clock, which allows time-stamping of the measurements with a view to their storage, is done only the first time the device
is used or after the device has been without battery power for more than 2 minutes.
Note: if time-stamping is not necessary, because for example a user has no need of time-stamped measurement records, this operation can be
skipped. To skip setting the date and time, press the ► key until the measurement screen corresponding to the switch setting (Ω+A, A, MR or
SET-UP) is displayed. The date and time can be set later in the SET-UP position and the Hour and Date screens; see chapter 8, menus 7 and
8.

Set the date and time. The year, month, date, display mode (AM/PM - display from 01:00 to 12:00, symbol A. or P. or 24-hour,
symbol 24H), and time. Modify the blinking value with ▲ or ▼ and validate by ►. At the end of the procedure, the display unit
displays the screen associated with the function selected (Ω+A, A, MR or SET-UP).
The operator must change between standard and daylight saving time manually.

4.4 STANDARD OR ADVANCED MODE

The earth clamp can be used in two ways.
■ The Standard mode makes the standard loop ohmmeter clamp measurements.
■ The Advanced mode is used to refine and complete the measurements:
- Impedance referred to the selected frequency.
- Contact voltage.
- Resistive and inductive fractions of the loop impedance.
The choice of the Standard or Advanced mode and the alarm thresholds are parameterized in the SET-UP menu. See §8.5,
menus 4, 5, 6, and 9 for details.

4.5 USE OF THE FUNCTIONS

Setting of the function switch See §
OFF 9
Ω+A 5
Use in Standard mode 5.1
Use in Advanced mode 5.2
Complementary information 5.3
Management of the alarms 4.9
A 6
MR 7
SET-UP 8

4.6 USE OF THE HOLD KEY

This function, available in the Ω+A and A measurement modes, freezes the display of the measurement as soon as the HOLD
key is pressed. The NOISE, clamp open ( ), and alarm overshoot ( ) icons are visible if they were active.

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With the HOLD state active:
■ The ► key is active and can be used, in Advanced mode, to display the various measurement screens.
■ The MEM key is active and can be used to record the values displayed.
■ The HOLD key is used to exit from the HOLD state. The icon goes off and the device returns to the previous function.

4.7 USE OF PRE-HOLD

If the Pre-Hold mode was activated in the configuration (see §8.5, menu 11), opening the clamp places the device in a state
identical to the HOLD mode for as long as the clamp is open. The utility of this function is that it makes it easy to freeze the
measurement with one hand, in particular when access to the HOLD key is difficult. If necessary, then press the HOLD key to
freeze the device and release the handle.
If the HOLD key is not pressed, closing the clamp automatically causes an exit from the Pre-hold mode.

4.8 STORAGE OF THE DATA

The values displayed during the measurements can be stored and read out later.

4.8.1 CONDITIONS
Storage of the data is available in both the Ω+A and A measurement modes, provided that memory locations are free.

4.8.2 EFFECTIVE STORAGE

The data are stored as soon as the MEM key is pressed. A long audible signal confirms the storage.

4.8.3 INFORMATION CONCERNING THE STORED DATA

All calculated impedance and/or current values, together with the values accessible in the secondary screens in the
Advanced, mode, are stored as soon as the MEM key is pressed, namely:
■ Current measurement (A);
■ Measurement of the resistance, inductance, and impedance (Z);
■ Contact voltage measurement (V);
■ Present configuration of the clamp;
■ Sequence number of the record;
■ Time and date of the record.
The display unit indicates the sequence number of the last measurement recorded, or 0 if the memory is empty. The data are
preserved when the device is off or without a battery.

4.8.4 MEMORY FULL

When 300 values have been stored and the memory is full (model C.A 6416), the sequence number is replaced by FULL. The
next time the MEM, key is pressed, a disablement beep is emitted and the FULL indication blinks. Storage is rejected; it is
then necessary to erase the whole memory before recording again. Refer to chapter 8, menu 1.
The communicating model C.A 6417 has a larger recording capacity, 2000 measurements. The PC interface can be used to
activate a circular recording mode in which the 2000 most recent values are kept, with a maximum sequence number of 9999.
If the circular recording mode is activated, as soon as the threshold of 2000 values is exceeded, the sequence number is
displayed alternately with FULL in order to report the overwriting of the oldest records. When the threshold of 9999 records is
reached, the sequence number is replaced by FULL. The next time the MEM key is pressed, a disablement beep is emitted
and the FULL indication blinks.

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4.8.5 READING THE STORED DATA
The data can be looked up using the MR function. See chapter 7.

4.9 MANAGEMENT OF THE ALARMS

The device has 3 distinct alarms that can be parameterized.
The (Ω, V, A) alarm thresholds are defined in the SET-UP menu, lines 4, 5, and 6; see §8.5. The alarms can be activated or
deactivated in these same menus.

4.9.1 NO ALARM DETECTION

If no alarm is activated, the alarm icons are not displayed.
When no alarm is triggered, the alarm display displays the alarm threshold,
along with the direction of triggering ( , ) of the impedance, voltage, or
current alarm.

Fig. 8

4.9.2 VOLTAGE ALARM

If the voltage (product ZxI) exceeds the threshold set, the alarm symbol and the
alarm threshold are displayed and blink.
If the buzzer is active, the high-pitched audible warning signal is emitted.

Fig. 9

4.9.3 CURRENT ALARM

If the current exceeds the threshold set, the alarm symbol and the alarm
threshold are displayed and blink.
If the buzzer is active, a low-pitched audible signal is emitted.

Fig. 10

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4.9.4 IMPEDANCE ALARM
If there is no voltage alarm, no detection of NOISE, and no current alarm, an alarm on the impedance may be triggered. If the
buzzer is active, the corresponding audible signal is emitted.

4.9.4.1 Low threshold configuration

An audible signal is emitted when the impedance is below the threshold set
(continuity type measurement).

Fig. 11

4.9.4.2 High threshold configuration

An audible signal is emitted at values exceeding the threshold (detection of an
earthing impedance that is too high).

Fig. 12
If the impedance crosses the selected threshold, a low-pitched audible signal is emitted.

4.9.4.3 Priority of the alarms

If several alarms are triggered simultaneously, a priority rule determines the display and the corresponding sound:
■ The voltage alarm has priority because it concerns the user's safety.
■ The current alarm is second in priority.
■ The impedance alarm is displayed when no other alarm is triggered.

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 5. Ω+A P OS IT ION

Since the measurement frequency is audible, the operator hears a discontinuous audible signal (beep-beep). This is neither an
operating fault nor an alarm, and it cannot be eliminated. This audible signal is amplified by the presence of current in the loop.

5.1 USE IN STANDARD MODE

The selection of the Standard mode is described in §8.5, menu 9.

5.1.1 OBJECT
In the Standard, mode, only one measurement screen is proposed. The clamp measures the loop impedance (Ω) at the fixed
frequency of 2083Hz and the leakage current.

5.1.2 PARAMETERIZING THE MEASUREMENT

If necessary, adjust the alarm thresholds as indicated in §8.5, menus 4, 5, and 6.

5.1.3 MEASUREMENT
■ Place the conductor of the circuit to be measured in the clamp and close the clamp. If the clamp is incorrectly closed, the
icon is displayed.
■ If necessary, use the HOLD key to freeze the measurement. See §4.6,
■ If necessary, use the MEM key to store the measurement. See §4.8.2,
Remark:
If the measured impedance is less than 1Ω, the measurement display alternates between the value measured and the word
LOOP, in order to call the user's attention to the risk of measuring a local loop at the test point that does not include the
earthing.

5.1.4 MEASUREMENT RESULT

Once the measurement has stabilized, the display unit indicates:
■ The leakage current.
■ The impedance of the loop at the frequency of 2083Hz.
The impedance is measured only if the leakage current is less than 10A. In the
10A–40A range, only the current is displayed; the NOISE symbol blinks and the
impedance is replaced by dashes.

Fig. 13

5.1.5 STORAGE OF THE MEASUREMENTS

Refer to §4.8.2.

5.1.6 PRESENCE OF ALARMS

Refer to §4.8.2 If the contact voltage exceeds 50V, the display unit indicates the current/impedance couple and the contact
voltage alternately.

5.2 USE IN ADVANCED MODE

5.2.1 OBJECT
In this mode, 3 measurement screens are provided (impedance referred to the chosen frequency and leakage current, contact
voltage, display of R and L). The clamp measures the loop impedance (Ω) at the frequency of 2083 Hz. However, in addition to
what is done in the Standard, mode, the impedance is recalculated at the frequency defined by parameterizing.

5.2.2 SELECTION

The selection of this mode allows the display of additional measures only with switch on Ω+A position.

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 The selection of the Advanced mode is described in §8.5, menu 9.
The selection of the measurement frequency is described in §8.5, menu 10.

5.2.3 PARAMETERIZING THE MEASUREMENT

If necessary, first adjust the alarm thresholds (Ω, V, I); see §8.5, menus 4, 5, and 6.

5.2.4 MEASUREMENT
■ Place the conducting wire of the circuit to be measured in the clamp and close the clamp. If the clamp is incorrectly closed,
the icon is displayed.
■ If necessary, use the HOLD key to freeze the measurement. See §4.6.
■ If necessary, use the MEM key to store the measurement. See §4.8.2.

5.2.5 MEASUREMENT RESULT

First screen
Once the measurement has stabilized, the display unit displays the 1st screen, which
indicates:
■ The leakage current.
■ The loop impedance referred to the chosen frequency.
The impedance is measured only if the leakage current is less than 10A. In the
10A-40A range, only the current is displayed; the NOISE symbol blinks and the
impedance is replaced by dashes.

Fig. 14
Second screen
Press ► to display the 2nd screen, which indicates the contact voltage (product
ZxI).

Fig. 15
Third screen
Press ► to display the 3rd screen, which indicates the values of R and L.
■ The loop inductance and loop resistance are displayed.

Fig. 16
■ When the inductive component is negligible (*) with respect to the resistive
component, the symbol R=Z is displayed, and only the impedance is
displayed; the inductance is replaced by dashes.
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(*) R > 25Ω or R[Ω] / L[H] > 10 .

Fig. 17

5.3 COMPLEMENTARY INFORMATION

This complementary information is displayed in both the Standard and Advanced modes.

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5.3.1 PRODUCT ZXI GREATER THAN 50V
In this case:
■ The blinking Noise symbol is displayed.
■ The impedance blinks.
■ The hazardous voltage symbol blinks.

Fig. 18

5.3.2 IMPEDANCE GREATER THAN 1500Ω

In this case:
■ The impedance display indicates O.R (Over range).

Fig. 19

5.3.3 PERTURBING LEAKAGE CURRENT

If the current is greater than 5A, or if it is significantly deformed:
■ The blinking Noise symbol is displayed.
■ The impedance blinks.

Fig. 20

5.3.4 CURRENT GREATER THAN 10A

If the current is greater than 10A:
■ The blinking Noise symbol is displayed.
■ The impedance is replaced by - - - -

Fig. 21

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If the current is greater than 40A, the current display indicates O.R (Over
Range).

Fig. 22

5.3.5 STORAGE OF THE MEASUREMENTS

Refer to § 4.8.2.

5.3.6 PRESENCE OF ALARMS

Refer to §4.9.

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 6. P OS IT ION A

6.1 OBJECT
In this mode, the clamp measures the electric current, independently of any earth measurement.

6.2 PARAMETERIZING THE MEASUREMENT

If necessary, first adjust the current alarm threshold in accordance with §8.5, menu 6.

6.3 MEASUREMENT
■ Place the conducting wire of the circuit in which the current is to be measured, in the clamp and close the clamp. If the
clamp is incorrectly closed, the icon is displayed.
■ If necessary, use the HOLD key to freeze the measurement. See §4.6.
■ If necessary, use the MEM key to store the measurement. See §4.8.2

6.4 MEASUREMENT RESULT

Once the measurement has stabilized, the display unit indicates the value of the
current in the conductor.

Fig. 23

6.5 PRESENCE OF ALARMS

Refer to §4.9.

6.6 MANAGEMENT OF THE ALARMS

If the preset alarm threshold is exceeded, the reminder of the threshold and the
value of the current measured blink
Refer to §4.9.

Fig. 24

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 7. ME MOR Y R E AD (MR )

7.1 OBJECT
The MR position (Memory Read, display of stored data) is used to display measurements previously stored by pressing the
MEM key.

7.2 SELECTION OF THE MEMORY READ MODE

Set the function switch to MR. The choice of mode (Standard or Advanced) was made by parameterizing; see §8.5, menu 9.

7.3 DATA DISPLAYED

This depends on which mode is active, Standard or Advanced, independently of the mode in which the records were made.

7.3.1 DATA DISPLAYED IN STANDARD MODE

The last measurement is displayed. The MR memory read symbol and the
sequence number of the record being read are also displayed.
The figure opposite illustrates an impedance + current measurement (Ω+A
setting).

Fig. 25
The stored values are displayed as they were when recorded, namely, same
display range, alarm states, NOISE signal, battery condition, etc.
However, the audible alarms are not reproduced; only the AL icon and the alarm
threshold blink.
The figure opposite illustrates a current measurement (A setting).

Fig. 26
Press ► to display the measurement storage date-time screen.
To exit from the memory read mode, set the rotary switch to the desired mode.

Fig. 27

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7.3.2 DATA DISPLAYED IN ADVANCED MODE
The icon indicates use of the Advanced mode; the user then disposes of 4 distinct screens.

Screen no. 1
The last measurement is displayed, namely the impedance referred to the
chosen frequency.
The MR memory read symbol and the sequence number of the record being
read are also displayed.
The figure opposite illustrates an impedance and current measurement.
Press ► to display the next screen.

Fig. 28
Screen no. 2
The figure opposite illustrates a contact voltage measurement (product ZxI).
Press ► to display the next screen.

Fig. 29
Screen no. 3
The figure opposite illustrates a resistance and impedance measurement
(switch set to Ω+A).
Press ► to display the next screen.

Fig. 30
Screen no. 4
The figure opposite illustrates the date and time of the measurement (switch set
to Ω+A), namely:
■ 12.30: December 30.
■ 15:39: 1539 hours.
Press ► to return to screen no. 1.
To exit from the memory read mode, set the rotary switch to the desired mode.

Fig. 31

7.3.3 USE OF THE KEYS

The ▲ and ▼ keys are used to view the various stored measurements. If these keys are held down, the sequence number is
scrolled at a rate of 3 counts per second; after 5 seconds, the rate is increased to 10 counts per second. Each time the
sequence number changes, the value of the corresponding measurement is displayed. The MR symbol remains displayed as
a reminder that the memory read function is active.
Since the reading of the buffer is circular, it is possible to scroll past the oldest recorded value to the most recent, or past the
most recent recorded value to the oldest.
In the C.A. 6417 model, with circular recording activated, the sequence number of the oldest record is not necessarily 1: the
remaining records may be numbered from 44 to 2043, for example.

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7.3.4 ERASURE OF THE STORED DATA
Refer to §8.5, menu 1.

7.3.5 EXITING FROM THE READ MODE

Set the function switch to the desired measurement position (OFF, Ω+A, A or SET-UP).

7.3.6 EXPORTING DATA TO A PC

The model C.A. 6417 has a communication capability that can be used to transfer all or some of the recorded measurements
to GTC software for PC.
Communication with GTC requires:
1) A PC having a Bluetooth adapter (V2.0 or higher, supporting the SPP profile). Insert the CD provided with the device
in the PC and run GTC\setup.exe.
2) The Bluetooth connection on the PC is prepared so that the PC can recognize the earth clamp
The connection uses the SPP profile (Serial Port Profile), and for the first connection the Bluetooth password (PIN) of
the earth clamp must be entered. Whichever C.A.6417 earth clamp is used, the identifier requested is "1234".

Once the model has been identified, it appears in the list of paired peripherals.
3) Activation of the wait for connection of the clamp:
■ Set the switch on the clamp to MR or SETUP and press the HOLD button.
■ On the screen of the clamp, the Bluetooth icon lights. Steady lighting indicates waiting for connection to the
PC.
4) The connection between GTC and the clamp
At start-up, GTC requests selection of the peripheral to be connected. Depending on which Bluetooth adapter is
installed, it will propose either the serial port associated with the peripheral (e.g. Com40) or the name of the Bluetooth
peripheral (e.g. GT -CA6417_).
Once connected, the Bluetooth icon flashes on the screen of the clamp. GTC displays the status of the clamp
(model, serial no., firmware version) and the date and time of the earth clamp:

Refer to the on-line help of the software for a description of its operation.

Setup is accessed to configure the elements accessible in the clamp setup. It also serves to personalize the name of the
Bluetooth peripheral when the user has several earth clamps.

For the name change to be applied, we recommend

1) Deleting the Bluetooth peripheral from the list.
2) Switching off the clamp and the PC.
3) Redoing the pairing of the 6417 earth clamp and the PC.

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 8. S E T-UP

8.1 OBJECT
The SET-UP position gives access to the following menus:

No. Function
1 Erasure of the memory.
2 Activation/Deactivation of the buzzer.
3 Activation/Deactivation of automatic switching off.
4 Setting of the impedance alarm threshold (Ω).
5 Setting of the voltage alarm threshold (V).
6 Setting of the current alarm threshold (I).
7 Setting of the date.
8 Setting of the time.
9 Selection of the Standard or Advanced operating mode.
10 Choice of transposition frequency for the impedance.
11 Activation/Deactivation of the Pre-Hold mode.
12 Display of the version number.
- Access to the 2 adjustment procedures (menus 13 to 14) and to the restoration procedure (menu 15).
13 Impedance measurement adjustment procedure.
14 Current measurement adjustment procedure.
15 Restoration of factory values.

8.2 ACCESS TO THE SET-UP MENUS

Set the function switch to SET-UP.

8.3 DISPLAY OF THE SET-UP MENUS

Each of the 15 accessible menus is clearly identified by its title and number,
as in the example opposite, voltage alarm threshold adjustment menu 5 (AL.
V).

Fig. 32

8.4 SELECTING A SPECIFIC MENU

Use the keys as follows.

Key Action
▲ Move up in the menu tree.
▼ Move down in the menu tree.
► Select the menu displayed or return to the previous menu.
When changes have been made in one of the SET-UP menus (other than deletion), the changes can be cancelled by turning
the function switch to a position other than SET-UP, provided that there has not been a return to the main menu (press on ►).

8.5 DETAILS OF THE SET-UP MENUS

In order to facilitate working with these menus, the procedure for access to each menu is systematically reproduced.

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Menu no. Indication Object and use
1 CLr Erasure of the memory
■ Enter this menu by ►. Clr blinks.
■ Press ▲ and ▼ simultaneously for 6 seconds. The recorded data are all erased. The meter
indicates MEM 0.
■ Return to the previous menu by ►.

2 Snd Activation/Deactivation of the buzzer

■ Enter the menu by ►. Snd blinks.
■ Press ▲ or ▼.
The Buzzer is active when the icon is visible and deactivated when it is masked.
■ Return to the previous menu by ►.
Note: in the Ω+A and A measurement modes, a long press on ► activates or deactivates the
audible alarms.
3 StOP Activation/Deactivation of automatic switching off
■ Enter the menu by ►. StOP blinks.
■ Press ▲ or ▼.
Automatic switching off is deactivated when the icon is visible and activated when it is
masked. P stands for "Permanent".
■ Return to the previous menu by ►.

4 AL. Ω Setting the impedance alarm threshold (Ω)

■ Enter the menu by ►. AL. Ω blinks.
Setting the sense of the alarm
■ Press ▲ or ▼ to select the state of the alarm:
- : deactivated.
- : activated for a measurement exceeding the threshold.
- activated for a measurement below the threshold.
:
■ Validate by ►.
Setting the alarm value
■ Press ▲ or ▼ to select the impedance alarm threshold (Fig. 6, item 12).
■ Validate by ►. The return to the previous menu is immediate.

5 AL. V Setting the voltage alarm threshold (V)

■ Enter the menu by ►. AL. V blinks.
Activation/Deactivation of the alarm
■ Press ▲ or ▼ to select the state of the alarm (Fig. 6, item 13):
- : deactivated.
- : activated for a measurement exceeding the threshold.
■ Validate by ►.
Setting the alarm value
■ Press ▲ or ▼ to select the alarm threshold value (Fig. 6, item 12).
■ Validate by ►. The return to the previous menu is immediate.

6 AL. A Setting the current alarm threshold (I)

■ Enter the menu by ►. AL. A blinks.
Activation/Deactivation of the alarm
■ Press ▲ or ▼ to select the state of the alarm (Fig. 6, item 13):
- : deactivated.
- : activated for a measurement exceeding the threshold.
■ Validate by ►.
Setting the alarm value
■ Press ▲ or ▼ to select the current alarm threshold (Fig. 6, item 12).
■ Validate by ►. The return to the previous menu is immediate.

7 dAtE Setting the date

■ Enter the menu by ►. dAtE blinks.
■ Press ▲ or ▼ to select the year, which blinks. Validate by ►.
■ Press ▲ or ▼ to select the month, which blinks. Validate by ►.
■ Press ▲ or ▼ to select the date, which blinks.
■ Validate by ►. The return to the previous menu is immediate.
Note: in some places, the order of adjustment of certain fields will be Year, Date, Month.

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Menu no. Indication Object and use
8 HOUR Setting the time
■ Enter the menu by ►. HOUR blinks.
■ Press ▲ or ▼ to select the AM/PM (A. or P.) or 24H display mode (24H), which blinks.
Validate by ►.
■ Press ▲ or ▼ to select the hour, which blinks. Validate by ►.
■ Press ▲ or ▼ to select the minutes, which blink.
■ Validate by ►. The return to the previous menu is immediate.

9 USE Selecting the Standard or Advanced operating mode

■ Enter the menu by ►. USE blinks.
■ Press ▲ or ▼ to select the Standard or Advanced mode.
- Advanced mode: the icon is displayed.
- Standard mode: Std is displayed.
■ Validate by ►. The return to the previous menu is immediate.

10 FrEQ Choice of transposition frequency for the impedance in Advanced mode

■ Enter the menu by ►. FrEQ blinks.
■ Press ▲ or ▼ to select the transposition frequency of the measured impedance from among
the 4 possible values: 50, 60, 128, and 2,083 Hz.
■ Validate by ►. The return to the previous menu is immediate.

11 HOLd Activation/Deactivation of the Pre-Hold mode

■ Enter the menu by ►. HOLd blinks.
■ Press ▲ or ▼ to switch the Pre-Hold mode to active or inactive.
- Pre-hold mode inactive: only the icon is displayed.
- Pre-hold mode active: the and icons are displayed.
■ Validate by ►. The return to the previous menu is immediate.

12 VER Display of the version number

■ Enter the menu by ►.
■ The version number is displayed.
■ Return to the previous menu by ►.

Adjusting the clamp

The SET-UP menu enables users to adjust their clamps when they judge it necessary. In order to avoid activating an
adjustment procedure involuntarily, there are 2 protections:
1. In the SET-UP menu, the CAL menu is placed last. A sustained press on ► and ▲ and ▼ activates the 3 adjustment
menus in SET-UP.
2. Once the adjustment menus have been activated, a long press (3 seconds) on ► is necessary to start each of the
procedures.

Menu no. Indication Object and use

- CAL Activating the adjustment menus
This function gives access to the following 3 sub-functions:
■ CAL R: adjustment of the impedance measurement. See menu 13.
■ CAL I: adjustment of the current measurement. See menu 14.
■ CAL dFL: restoration of the factory values. See menu 15.
The procedure for access to these 3 sub-functions is secured; refer directly to the menus
concerned for access to them.
13 CAL. Impedance measurement adjustment procedure
R Additional equipment necessary
■ A loop of known resistance, such as the optional Calibration loop.
Adjustment of the impedance measurement
■ Press ► for 3 seconds to validate CAL. R function 14.
The sensitivity of the channels used in the impedance measurement will be recalculated on a
known loop (having a value between 5 and 25Ω) and on an open loop.
■ PreS rt is displayed alternately with no LOOP.
■ With the clamp not encircling any conductor, press ► to start the procedure.
■ After approximately 15 seconds, the display unit indicates SET 25.00Ω.
■ Open the clamp and in it place a loop of known resistance, such as the optional Calibration
loop, for example on the 7.9Ω zone.
■ Use the ▲ and ▼ keys to set the value displayed to match the known resistance.
■ Press ► to validate the value.
■ run CAL is displayed for approximately 10 seconds.
■ The result of the procedure is displayed:
- End CAL.R PASS: valid measurement loop calibration.

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Menu no. Indication Object and use
- End CAL.R FAIL: invalid measurement loop calibration.
■ Storage and return to CAL R menu 13 by ►.
14 CAL. Current measurement adjustment procedure
I Additional equipment necessary
■ A source of stabilized 0.1 and 10A current.
Adjustment of the current measurement
■ Press ► for 3 seconds to validate CAL. I function 14.
The sensitivity of the channels used in the current measurement will be recalculated on 2
current values.
■ PreS rt is displayed followed by 100.0mA Set.
■ Open the clamp and in it place a conductor carrying a current between 50mA and 150mA
from the current source.
■ Use the ▲ and ▼ keys to set the value displayed to match the value of the source.
■ Press ► to validate the value.
■ The display unit indicates run CAL.I for approximately 15 seconds.
■ PreS rt is displayed followed by 10.00A Set.
■ Set the current source to between 9A and 10.5A.
■ Use the ▲ and ▼ keys to set the value displayed to match the value of the source.
■ Press ► to validate the value.
■ The display unit indicates run CAL.I for approximately 15 seconds.
■ The result of the procedure is displayed:
- End CAL.I PASS: valid measurement loop calibration.
- End CAL.I FAIL: invalid measurement loop calibration.
■ Storage and return to CAL I menu 14 by ►.
15 CAL. Restoration of the factory values
dFLt ■ Press ► for 3 seconds to validate CAL. dFLt function 15.
The settings of the device will all be returned to the factory values. However, the stored
configuration and measurements are not erased.
■ PreS rt is displayed. Press ►.
■ End dFLt PASS is displayed:
■ Storage and return to CAL dFLt menu 15 by ►.

Note: if an adjustment operation fails (FAIL message), check that there is nothing interfering with the closing of the clamp,
then repeat the operation. If the problem persists, the clamp must be sent back for repair (see §11.6).

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 9. OF F P OS IT ION
The device can be switched off manually or automatically.

9.1 MANUAL SWITCHING OFF

Set the function switch to OFF.

9.2 AUTOMATIC SWITCHING OFF

The automatic switching off function acts after 5 minutes of inactivity, meaning no key pressed, no change of switch setting,
and no opening of the clamp.
Fifteen seconds before this stop, a short audible signal is emitted and the display unit blinks once a second.
Automatic switching off can be deactivated in the set-up menu; see §8.5, menu 3. The P symbol is then displayed. This
function is stored.

9.3 BACKUP OF THE CONFIGURATION

The date and time are kept up to date when the device is off. If the batteries are replaced or withdrawn with the clamp in the
OFF position, the date and time are saved for at least 2 minutes. Beyond that, the date and time may be lost and have to be
reset. The following data are saved when the device is off or after withdrawal of the batteries:
■ Stored measurements.
■ Activation/deactivation of the buzzer.
■ Activation/deactivation of automatic switching off.
■ Values of the thresholds and senses of the alarms.
■ Choice of the Standard or Advanced mode.
■ Impedance transposition frequency in Advanced mode.
■ Activation/deactivation of the Pre-hold mode.

9.4 PROLONGED STOP

Withdraw the batteries from the device if a long period of non-use is anticipated.

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 10. T E C HNIC AL C HAR AC T E R IS T IC S

10.1 REFERENCE CONDITIONS

Quantities of influence Reference conditions
Ambient temperature 23±3°C.
Relative humidity 50%RH±10%.
Battery voltage 6V±0.2V.
Magnetic field < 40A/m DC.
No AC field.
Electric field < 1V/m.
Operating position Clamp horizontal.
Position of the conductor in the clamp Centred.
Measurement environment No adjacent conductors carrying current within 10cm.
Proximity to magnetic mass > 10cm.
Loop resistance Non-inductive resistance (20Ω for the voltage measurement).
Measured current, sinusoidal frequency Frequency 50Hz.
Level of distortion < 0.5%.
Spurious current in loop resistance Zero for the resistance and inductance measurements.
measurement < 3.75A for the voltage measurement.

10.2 ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS

10.2.1 LOOP RESISTANCE MEASUREMENT
Measurement range:
- Loop ohmmeter function: 0.01Ω to 1500Ω. 1500-counts display.

Measurement ranges (Ω ) Resolution (Ω ) Intrinsic uncertainty

0.010 to 0.099 0.001 ±1.5% ±0.01Ω
0.10 to 0.99 0.01 ±1.5% ±2R
1.0 to 49.9 0.1 ±1.5% ±R
50.0 to 99.5 0.5 ±2% ±R
100 to 199 1 ±3% ±R
200 to 395 5 ±5% ±R
400 to 590 10 ±10% ±R
600 to 1,150 50 About 20%
1,200 to 1,500 50 About 25%
Alarm: range of threshold from 1Ω to 199Ω. R=resolution
Measurement frequency: 2083Hz.
Transposition frequency: choice of 50, 60, 128, or 2083Hz for the impedance calculation.
Maximum overloads: - permanent current 100A maximum (50/60Hz).
- transient current (<5s) 200A (50/60Hz).

10.2.2 LOOP INDUCTANCE MEASUREMENT

Measurement ranges (µH) Resolution (µH) Intrinsic uncertainty

10 to 100 1 ±5% ±R
100 to 500 1 ±3% ±R

10.2.3 ESTIMATE OF THE CONTACT VOLTAGE

Measurement range:
- Contact voltage function: value calculated as the product of the loop impedance by the leakage current.

Measurement ranges (V) Resolution (V) Intrinsic uncertainty

0.1 to 4.9 0.1 ±5% ±R
5.0 to 49.5 0.5 ±5% ±R
50.0 to 75.0 1 ±10% ±R
Alarm: range of thresholds from 1V to 75V.

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10.2.4 CURRENT MEASUREMENT
Measurement range:
- Ammeter function: 0.2mA to 40A. 4000-counts display.

Measurement ranges (A) Resolution (A) Intrinsic uncertainty

0.200 to 0.999mA 1µA ±2% ±50µA
1.000 to 2.990mA 10µA ±2% ±50µA
3.00 to 9.99mA
10.00 to 29.90mA 100µA ±2% ± R
30.0 to 99.9mA
100.0 to 299.0mA 1mA ±2% ± R
0.300 to 0.990 A
1,000 to 2,990 A 10mA ±2% ± R
3.00 to 39.99A
Alarm: range of thresholds from 1mA to 40A.

10.3 VARIATIONS IN THE DOMAIN OF USE

The influence is characterized by an Accuracy class number for each quantity of influence.
Influence
Quantity of influence Limit of the Domain Quantities
influenced Typical Max
(1)
Temperature -20°c to +55°c A, Ω , Uc 1 ct/10°C +R 2 ct/10°C +R
(1)
Relative humidity 10% RH to 90% RH A, Ω , Uc 1 ct+R 3 ct+R
(1)
Battery voltage 4 to 6.5V A, Ω , Uc 0.1 ct+R 0.25 ct+R
Position of conductor from the edge to the centre A, Uc 0.1 ct+R 0.2 ct+R
(1)
Ω 0.05 ct+R 0.1 ct+R
Position of clamp +/-90°, 180° A 0.2 ct+R 0.4 ct+R
(1)
Uc, Ω 0.1 ct+R 0.25 ct+R
(1)
Proximity to magnetic mass Steel sheet 1mm thick against A, Ω , Uc 0.1 ct+R 0.5 ct+R
air gap
(2) (2)
Magnetic field at 50...60Hz 30A/m A 2mA 4.5mA
Uc 0.1 ct+R 0,5 ct+R
Frequency of the current 47 to 800Hz A, Uc 1 ct+R 2 ct+R
(1)
Leakage current at 50....60Hz I<10A Ω 2 ct+R 8 ct+R
RxI<50V

(1)
: Ω designates the quantities R, L, and Z.
(2)
: Offset on the current measurement.

10.4 POWER SUPPLY

■ 4 1.5V LR6 (AA) alkaline batteries or 4 Ni-MH batteries.
■ Mean consumption: approximately 140mA.
■ Mean life: approximately 12 hours, or 1,440 30-second measurements.
Remark: extreme environmental conditions may perturb the internal microprocessor. Simply disconnecting the battery may be
enough to eliminate this malfunction.
The batteries will be withdrawn for long-term storage.

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10.5 ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

Fig. 33
1. Domain of reference (IEC160).
2. Domain of operation.
3. Domain of storage (without batteries). According to IEC359 category II (equipment for indoor and outdoor use).

10.6 MECHANICAL CHARACTERISTICS

Dimensions: 55x95x262mm (thickness, width, height).
Max. clamping diameter: 35mm.
Opening: 35mm.
Weight: approximately 935g with batteries.
Display unit: 152-segment OLED. Active surface area 48x39mm.
Tightness: IP40, group III equipment.
Drop test: according to IEC-61010-1.

10.7 COMPLIANCE WITH INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS

Device fully protected by double insulation .
IEC61010-1
IEC61010-2-030
IEC61010-2-032

Conforms to UL Std. UL 61010-1

Conforms to UL Std. UL 61010-2-032
Cert. to CAN/CSA Std. C22.2 No. 61010-1
Cert. to CSA Std. C22.2#61010-2-032

10.8 ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY

The device is compliant with standard IEC-61326-1.

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 11. S E R V IC ING AND MAINT E NANC E
Except for the batteries, the instrument contains no parts likely to be replaced by personnel who are not specially
trained and accredited. Any unauthorized repair or replacement of a part by an “equivalent” may gravely impair
safety.

11.1 CLEANING
Disconnect everything connected to the device and set the switch to OFF.
Use a soft cloth, dampened with soapy water. Rinse with a damp cloth and dry rapidly with a dry cloth or forced air. Do not use
alcohol, solvents, or hydrocarbons.
Keep the air gap of the clamp perfectly clean.

11.2 REPLACEMENT OF THE BATTERIES

If the low battery symbol on the screen blinks (Fig. 6, item 8), the batteries must be replaced promptly. Display of the Lo bat
message indicates that the batteries must be replaced for it to be possible once again to use all functions of the clamp.

11.2.1 PROCEDURE
■ Disconnect everything connected to the device and set the switch to OFF.
■ Use a cross-headed or plain screwdriver to unscrew the 2 attachment screws (Fig. 5, item 10) and remove the battery
compartment cover (Fig. 5, item 11).
■ Withdraw the old batteries and replace them with 4 new batteries having identical characteristics (LR6, AA, 1.5V); take
care with the polarities.
Note: the alkaline batteries can be replaced by Ni-Mh rechargeable batteries (AA, 1.2V) having similar characteristics.
However, the time between the low battery message and the automatic switching off of the device will be shorter with the
rechargeable batteries.

Spent batteries must not be treated as ordinary household waste. Take them to the appropriate recycling
collection point.

■ Close the battery compartment cover and screw the two screws back in.
■ Check the proper operation of the device.

11.2.2 PRESERVATION OF STORED DATA

When the batteries are removed, the data (recorded measurement values, alarm thresholds) are preserved. The date and
time must be reset if the batteries are out for more than 2 minutes.

11.3 CHECK OF ACCURACY

11.3.1 OBJECT AND EQUIPMENT NECESSARY
Regular checking serves to verify the accuracy of the clamp and thereby detect any need for an adjustment.

11.3.2 EQUIPMENT
Standard loop resistance available as an accessory. Simulates 5 loop resistance values.

11.3.3 PROCEDURE
Place the calibration loop in the jaws of the clamp. Set the function switch of the device to Ω+A, then compare the
measurement displayed with the value marked on the segment placed in the clamp. Repeat this process for each standard
value of the calibration loop.
Depending on the measurement errors found, you may decide that your clamp must be calibrated. The first step is to carry out
the adjustment procedure described in §11.4, before getting in touch with your supplier.
■ Standard loop values: 7.9Ω / 12.4Ω / 22Ω / 49.5Ω / 198Ω.
■ Accuracy of these values 0.3% typical, 0.5% max.
Remark: the accuracy of the device must be added to the accuracy of the standard values.

11.4 ADJUSTMENT
11.4.1 OBJECT AND EQUIPMENT NECESSARY
Regular adjustment is required; the more intensively the device is used, the more often it will have to be adjusted.

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The user can perform 2 adjustment operations in addition to restoring the factory settings, directly on the clamp, in the SET-
UP position.

11.4.2 EQUIPMENT
Standard loop resistance available as an accessory. Simulates 5 loop resistance values.

11.4.3 PROCEDURE
Refer to §8.5, menu no. 13, 14, 15.

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 12. WAR R ANT Y
Except as otherwise stated, our warranty is valid for twelve months starting from the date on which the equipment was sold.
Extract from our General Conditions of Sale, provided on request.
The warranty does not apply in the following cases:
■ Inappropriate use of the equipment or use with incompatible equipment.
■ Modifications made to the equipment without the explicit permission of the manufacturer's technical staff.
■ Work done on the device by a person not approved by the manufacturer.
■ Adaptation to a particular application not anticipated in the definition of the equipment or not indicated in the user's manual.
■ Damage caused by shocks, falls, or floods.

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