Current clamp meter is also known as current probe. Current clamp meter is an electrical device which has two jaws which can be opened for allowing you to clamp around the electrical conductor. In other words, by using this device, you are able to measure the electrical current which is in the conductor without making a physical contact.
Current clamp meter comes in a lot of types. The first type of this device is current transformer. It is the most popular type of current clamp which contains a split of ferrite ring. In addition, it also comes with a wire coil which is wound around one or two halves so that it forms the secondary current transformer winding. Meanwhile, the conductor which is going to be measured forms the primary.
Furthermore, this type of current clamp meter is not totally different from nay other types. It can only work with pulse waveforms or AC extending into the range of megahertz. In addition, current transformer can also be used for injecting current into the conductor.
Another type of current clamp meter is iron vane. A moving iron vane is directly affected by the magnetic flux which is located in the core. It then allows you to measure both AC and DC. It is able to provide you a true RMS value for non-sinusoidal AC waveforms. Yet, the physical size of this device limits this device only for power transmission frequencies which is up to 100 Hz. The vane is directly set to the mechanism of the display of an analogue.
Another type of current clamp meter is Hall Effect is more sensitive and it can measure both AC and DC. It is commonly used with oscilloscope and high end computerized digital multimeters. On the other side, clamp meter
Fluke 337 TRMS 1000 Amp AC/DC Current Clamp Meter
One of the options of current clamp meter available is Fluke 337 TRMS AC/DC Clamp Meter. This device is able to provide you a quick and easy performance even in dark and narrow locations. It enables this device to keep track of the measurement you have made for further analysis. In addition, it comes with some features to offer you including compact and lightweight design.
Furthermore, this type of current clamp meter from Fluke is a functional clamp meter which facilitates you to have more precise measurements. Some other features supplied include large display with backlight so that you can easily read the measurement easily even in the areas with poor lighting. It is also equipped with auto shut off which can help you lengthen the life span of the battery so that it will work only when you need it.
This Fluke 337 TRMS AC/DC current clamp meter is able to measure AC or DC current in the range of up to 1,000 A and also AC or DC volt in the range of up to 600 V. it can also measure the frequency and the continuity. In addition, the package include coated instruction card, soft carrying case, safety information sheet, TL75 test leads, and also two AA Alkaline batteries as the source of the power.
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