Metravi PRO 468AC 6000 Counts TRMS AC Leakage Current Clamp Meter

The Metravi PRO 468AC TRMS AC Leakage Current Clamp Meter is a specialized instrument designed for accurately measuring AC leakage currents and monitoring electrical systems. With its high sensitivity and True RMS measurement capability, it can detect small leakage currents that are crucial for ensuring safety and identifying potential faults in installations. This makes it ideal for applications in industrial maintenance, electrical troubleshooting, energy audits, and safety checks in residential, commercial, and industrial environments.

Key Specifications:

• Model: PRO 468AC
• Brand: Metravi
• Measurement Type: TRMS AC Leakage Current Clamp Meter
• Display: 6000 counts digital LCD with backlight for clear and easy-to-read measurements.

Measurement Capabilities:

• AC Current Measurement:
  • Range: 0.001A to 60A AC
  • Resolution: 0.001A (1 mA), allowing for precise detection of small leakage currents.
  • Accuracy: ±2.0% of reading + 5 digits (True RMS) for accurate readings, even with non-sinusoidal waveforms.
• Voltage Measurement:
  • AC Voltage Range: 0 to 600V AC
  • Resolution: 0.1V, providing accurate voltage measurements for comprehensive electrical diagnostics.
  • Accuracy: ±1.0% of reading + 5 digits, suitable for checking line voltages and verifying circuit conditions.
• Frequency Measurement:
  • Range: 40Hz to 1kHz
  • Accuracy: ±0.5% of reading, useful for analyzing power systems and detecting variations in frequency.
• Resistance Measurement:
  • Range: 0.1 Ω to 60 kΩ, suitable for testing circuit continuity and insulation.
  • Continuity Test: Audible alert for continuity, making it easy to identify open circuits or faulty connections.

Features:

• True RMS (TRMS) Measurement:
  • Accurate Readings: Measures True RMS values of AC currents, ensuring precise readings even in circuits with non-linear loads or distorted waveforms.
• High Sensitivity for Leakage Detection:
  • Detects Small Leakage Currents: Capable of measuring down to 1 mA, making it ideal for identifying insulation breakdowns, ground faults, and other safety issues in electrical systems.
• Large Jaw Opening:
  • Jaw Size: 30 mm, allowing the clamp to fit around cables, wires, and small busbars without disconnecting the circuit.
• Digital Display:
  • Backlit LCD Screen: Large and clear display ensures visibility of readings in low-light conditions, making it suitable for use in dark panels or outdoor environments.
  • Data Hold Function: Allows users to freeze the current reading on the display for easier recording and analysis during measurements.
• Max/Min Recording:
  • Captures Extremes: Records and displays the maximum and minimum values during a measurement session, helping users track variations over time.
• Auto-Ranging:
  • Automatic Range Selection: Adjusts the measurement range automatically for optimal accuracy, simplifying the process for users.
• Overload Protection:
  • Enhanced Safety: Designed with overload protection to prevent damage to the meter in case of accidental overcurrent or high voltage input.

Power Source:

• Battery Operated: Uses standard batteries for portability, making it ideal for field use and on-site measurements.
• Battery Type: Typically powered by 2 x AAA batteries.
• Low Battery Indicator: Alerts users when battery power is low, ensuring the meter is always ready for use.

Safety and Compliance:

• Safety Rating: CAT III 600V, ensuring safe use in industrial, commercial, and residential environments up to 600V.
• Standards Compliance: Conforms to IEC/EN 61010-1 safety standards for electrical measurement instruments, ensuring reliable and safe operation.
• Durable Construction: Built for rugged use in industrial settings, with a robust housing that offers protection against impacts and rough handling.

Physical and Design:

• Compact and Lightweight: Ergonomically designed for comfortable handling, making it suitable for prolonged use during testing and troubleshooting.
• Color: Typically available in a professional-grade finish, such as black or blue.
• Warranty: One year against manufacturing defects, providing assurance of product quality and reliability.

Applications:

The Metravi PRO 468AC TRMS AC Leakage Current Clamp Meter is ideal for a variety of applications, including:

• Electrical Safety Inspections: Detects leakage currents that could pose safety risks, ensuring compliance with safety standards in residential and commercial installations.
• Troubleshooting and Fault Detection: Identifies insulation failures, ground faults, and unwanted leakage currents in industrial systems, helping to prevent equipment damage and downtime.
• Preventive Maintenance: Monitors leakage currents in critical equipment to prevent unexpected failures, prolonging the life of electrical systems.
• Energy Audits: Measures current flow in circuits to ensure energy efficiency and diagnose power consumption issues.
• HVAC and Building Management: Verifies the performance of electrical components in heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems to ensure safe and efficient operation.

The Metravi PRO 468AC provides accurate, reliable, and user-friendly measurement capabilities, making it an essential tool for professionals in electrical maintenance, safety inspection, and energy management. Its high sensitivity for detecting small leakage currents, combined with its True RMS functionality, ensures precision and safety in a wide range of applications. With its robust design and portable form factor, it is suitable for both fieldwork and everyday use, helping to maintain safe and efficient electrical systems.