Metravi PRO 476 T-RMS AC/DC Clamp Meter

The Metravi PRO 476 T-RMS AC/DC Clamp Meter is a versatile and high-precision instrument designed for accurately measuring various electrical parameters, including AC/DC currents, voltages, and other essential measurements. Its True RMS (T-RMS) capability ensures accurate readings, even in environments where waveforms are non-linear or distorted, such as with variable frequency drives (VFDs) and other modern electronic devices. This makes the PRO 476 suitable for industrial, commercial, and residential applications, particularly in maintenance, troubleshooting, and diagnostics.

Key Specifications:

• Model: PRO 476
• Brand: Metravi
• Measurement Type: True RMS (T-RMS) AC/DC Digital Clamp Meter
• Display: 6000 counts digital LCD with a backlight, ensuring clear and easy-to-read measurements even in low-light conditions.

Measurement Capabilities:

• Current Measurement:
  • AC Current Range: 0.1A to 1000A AC
  • DC Current Range: 0.1A to 1000A DC
  • Resolution: 0.1A, providing detailed current measurements.
  • Accuracy:
    • AC: ±1.5% of reading + 5 digits (True RMS for precise readings of non-sinusoidal waveforms)
    • DC: ±1.5% of reading + 5 digits, ensuring reliable direct current measurements.
• Voltage Measurement:
  • AC Voltage Range: 0.1V to 1000V AC
  • DC Voltage Range: 0.1V to 1000V DC
  • Resolution: 0.1V, suitable for precise voltage testing across a wide range.
  • Accuracy: ±1.0% of reading + 5 digits, providing consistent and accurate voltage measurements.
• Resistance Measurement:
  • Range: 0.1 Ω to 60 MΩ
  • Accuracy: ±1.0% of reading + 3 digits, useful for testing circuit continuity and insulation.
• Frequency Measurement:
  • Range: 10 Hz to 1 kHz
  • Accuracy: ±0.5% of reading, allowing for analysis of frequency in power systems and circuits.
• Capacitance Measurement:
  • Range: 0.01 nF to 1000 μF, suitable for testing capacitors in various circuits.

Features:

• True RMS (T-RMS) Measurement:
  • Accurate Readings: Measures True RMS values of AC currents and voltages, ensuring precise measurements even in circuits with non-linear loads or distorted waveforms.
• Large Jaw Opening:
  • Jaw Size: 42 mm, allowing the clamp to fit around larger conductors or multiple wires, enabling easy current measurement without the need to disconnect circuits.
• Digital Display:
  • Backlit LCD Screen: Provides easy readability of readings in both bright and low-light conditions, making it suitable for use in various environments.
  • Data Hold Function: Allows users to freeze the displayed reading for easier recording and observation 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 and reducing the risk of manual errors.
• Diode and Continuity Testing:
  • Audible Continuity Test: Provides a beep when a circuit is complete, making it easy to check wiring and connections.
  • Diode Test: Allows for quick verification of diodes and other semiconductor components.

Power Source:

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

Safety and Compliance:

• Safety Rating: CAT III 1000V, ensuring safe use in industrial, commercial, and residential environments up to 1000V.
• 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 476 T-RMS AC/DC Clamp Meter is ideal for a variety of applications, including:

• Electrical Maintenance: Measures currents, voltages, and resistance in circuits and electrical installations, helping to ensure proper functioning and safety.
• Troubleshooting and Fault Detection: Quickly identifies issues in electrical systems such as short circuits, overloads, and faulty components.
• Industrial Automation: Suitable for measuring and monitoring electrical parameters in machinery, control panels, and motor drives.
• Energy Audits and Efficiency Testing: Helps monitor energy consumption in systems and diagnose inefficiencies.
• Field Testing: Its portable design makes it perfect for technicians and engineers performing on-site measurements and diagnostics.

The Metravi PRO 476 provides precise, reliable, and user-friendly measurement capabilities, making it an essential tool for professionals in electrical maintenance, industrial automation, and energy management. Its True RMS functionality ensures precision when measuring non-linear signals, while its robust design and versatile features make it suitable for a wide range of applications. Whether for routine maintenance or detailed troubleshooting, the PRO 476 delivers the accuracy and convenience needed for efficient and effective electrical testing.