CL600 - Multimeter Klein Tools - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL CL600 Klein Tools

Measurement Technology

-14° - 1000°F

(-26^- 538^)

• NON-CONTACT VOLTAGE TESTER
- AUTO-RANGING
- DATA HOLD
• RANGE HOLD
• AUDIBLE CONTINUI TY
• DIODE TEST

1000 V \~ 600 A \~ 60 MΩ

V A Ω mV TRMS NCV AUTO RANGE HOLD MAX/ MIN APO 5000 LCD

TOUGH METER

2m IP40

ESPAÑOL pg. 15

FRANÇAIS pg. 29

KLEIN TOOLS®

CAT 1000V CAT 1000V KLEIN TOOLS CL400 OFF Ω A~ V~ms V~ HCT OFF HOLD RANGE MAX MIN 8000 Counts 800A AC Digital Clamp Meter Ω: MAX MIN GALUO T: -1.00 OFF 0.000 0.000 True RMS TOUGH METER CAT 1000V CAT 1000V COM VQ

CE UK CA

Intertek

4007177

CAT IV CAT III 600V 1000V

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

Klein Tools CL600 is an automatically ranging true root mean square (TRMS) digital clamp-meter that measures AC current via the clamp, and measures AC/DC voltage, resistance, continuity, and tests diodes via test-leads.

• Environment: Indoor. DO NOT expose to moisture, rain, or snow.
• Operating Altitude: 6562 ft. (2000m)
• Relative Humidity: <80% non-condensing

- Operating Temp: 32^ to 104^ (0° to 40°C)

• Storage Temp: 14° to 140°F (-10° to 60°C)

• Accuracy: Values stated at 65° to 83°F (18° to 28°C)

- Temp Coefficient: 0.1 x (Quoted Accuracy) per °C above 28°C or below 18°C, corrections are required when ambient working temp is outside of Accuracy Temp range

- Dimensions: 9.09" x 3.82" x 1.54" (231 x 97 x 39 mm)

• Weight: 11.8 oz. (335 g) including batteries

- Calibration: Accurate for one year

- Standards: Conforms to: UL STD 61010-1, 61010-2-032, 61010-2-033.

Certified to: CSA STD C22.2 # 61010-1, 61010-2-032, 61010-2-033. IEC EN 61010-1, 61010-2-032, 61010-2-033, 61326-1.

- Pollution degree: 2

- Accuracy: ± (% of reading + # of least significant digits)

- Drop Protection: 6.6 ft. (2m)

- Safety Rating: CAT IV 600V, CAT III 1000V, Class 2, Double insulation

CAT III: Measurement category III is applicable to test and measuring circuits connected to the distribution part of the building's low-voltage MAINS installation.

CAT IV: Measurement category IV is applicable to test and measuring circuits connected at the source of the building's low-voltage MAINS installation.

- Electromagnetic Environment: IEC EN 61326-1. This equipment meets requirements for use in basic and controlled electromagnetic environments like residential properties, business premises, and light-industrial locations.

Specifications subject to change.

ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Function Range Resolution Accuracy (50/60 Hz)
AC Voltage(V AC)	6.000V 1mV ±(1.5% + 5 digits)
	60.00V 10mV	±(1.2% + 5 digits)
	600.0V 100mV
	1000V 1V ±(1.5% + 5 digits)
DC Voltage(V DC)	600mV 0.1mV ±(1.0% + 8 digits)
	6.000V 1mV	±(1.0% + 3 digits)60.
	600.0V 100mV
	1000V 1V ±(1.2% + 3 digits)

Input Impedance: 10MΩ

Frequency Range: 50 to 400Hz

Maximum Input: 1000V AC RMS or 1000V DC

AC Current(A AC)	60.00A 10m	A ±(2.0% + 8	digits)
	600.0A 100	mA ±(2.0% + 5	digits)

Frequency Range: 50 to 60Hz

Function Range Resolution Accuracy
Resistance	600.0Ω 0.1Ω		±(1.5% + 5 digits)
	6.000KΩ 1Ω
	60.00kΩ	10Ω
	600.0kΩ 100Ω
	6.000MΩ	1kΩ
	60.00MΩ	10kΩ ±(2.0% + 10 digits)

Maximum Input: 600V AC RMS or 600V DC

OTHER MEASUREMENT APPLICATIONS

Maximum Input: 600V AC RMS or 600V DC

• Diode Test: Max. 1.5mA, open circuit voltage \~3.0V DC
• Continuity Check: Audible signal < 50 , current < 0.35mA
• Sampling Frequency: 3 samples per second
• Auto Power off: After \~30 minutes of inactivity.
  • Overload: "OL" indicated on display, overload protection 1000V in Voltage setting, 600V RMS in all other settings
• Polarity: "-" on display indicates negative polarity
  • Display: 3-5/6 digit, 6000 Count LCD

⚠️ WARNINGS - GENERAL

To ensure safe operation and service of the meter, follow these instructions. Failure to observe these warnings can result in severe injury or death.

- Before each use verify meter operation by measuring a known voltage or current.

- Never use the meter on a circuit with voltages that exceed the category based rating of this meter.

- Do not use the meter during electrical storms or in wet weather.

- Do not use the meter or test leads if they appear to be damaged.

- Probe assemblies to be used for MAINS measurements shall meet IEC/EN 61010-031 with a voltage RATING of CAT IV 600V or better.

- Ensure meter leads are fully seated, and keep fingers away from the metal probe contacts when making measurements.

- Use caution when working with voltages above 25V AC RMS or 60V DC. Such voltages pose a shock hazard.

- To avoid false readings that can lead to electrical shock, replace batteries when a low battery indicator appears.

- Do not attempt to measure resistance or continuity on a live circuit.

- Always adhere to local and national safety codes. Use personal protective equipment to prevent shock and arc blast injury where hazardous live conductors are exposed.

- To avoid risk of electric shock, disconnect leads from any voltage source before removing battery door.

- To avoid risk of electric shock, do not operate meter while battery door is removed.

⚠️ WARNINGS - NCV FUNCTION

- When NCV Function is initiated, a blinking or steady red glow indicates voltage is present. If no indication, voltage could still be present.

- Before and after each use of the NCVT, verify operation by testing a known working circuit that is within the rating of this unit.

- Never assume neutral or ground wires are de-energized. Neutrals in multi-wire branch circuits may be energized when disconnected and must be retested before handling.

- The NCV tester WILL NOT detect voltage if:

- The wire is shielded.

- The operator is not grounded or is otherwise isolated from an effective earth ground.

- The voltage is DC.

- The NCV tester MAY NOT detect voltage if:

• The user is not holding the tester.

- The user is insulated from the tester with a glove or other materials.

- The wire is partially buried or in a grounded metal conduit.

• The tester is at a distance from the voltage source.

- The field created by the voltage source is blocked, dampened, or otherwise interfered with.

- The frequency of the voltage is not a perfect sine wave between 50 and 60Hz.

- The tester is outside of operation conditions (listed in Specifications section).

- Operation may be affected by differences in socket design and insulation thickness and type; tester may not be compatible with some types of standard or tamper resistant (TR) electrical outlets.

- Do not apply to uninsulated hazardous live conductors.

- Detection above 50V is specified under “normal” conditions as specified below. The tester may detect at a different threshold at different conditions, or may not detect at all unless:

- The tip of the tester is within 0.25" of an AC voltage source radiating unimpeded.

- The user is holding the body of the tester with his or her bare hand.

- The user is standing on or connected to earth ground.

• The air humidity is nominal (50% relative humidity).

• The tester is held still.

SYMBOLS ON METER

AC (Alternating Current) DC (Direct-Current)

Resistance (in Ohms) Audible Continuity

Double Insulated Class II Ground

Diode A Amperage (Amps)

V Voltage (Volts) Read Instructions

Warning or Caution Risk of Electrical Shock

Suitable for uninsulated hazardous live conductors

SYMBOLS ON LCD

AC Measurement DC Measurement ---

Negative Reading Data Hold

Auto Ranging MAX Maximum Value Hold

MIN Minimum Value Hold Low Battery

Auto Power Off Audible Continuity

k kilo (value x 10^3 )

m mili (value x 10 ^-3 ) Ohms

M Mega (value x 10 ^6 )

V Volts

A Amps

FEATURE DETAILS

CAT 19 1000V CAT IV 800V KLEIN TOOLS CL600 OFF Ω A~ V~ MCV HOLD RANGE MAX MIN 6000 Counts 600A AC Digital Clamp Meter MAX MIN MAX2000 V 8.00.0 8.00.0 True RMS TOUGH METER CAT 19 1000V CAT IV 800V COM VΩ ① ② ③ ④ ⑤ ⑥ ⑦ ⑧ ⑨ ⑩

NOTE: There are no user-serviceable parts inside meter.

1. 6000 count LCD display
2. Function selector switch
3. Clamp
4. "COM" jack
5. "VΩ" jack
6. Data Hold / Backlight button

7. "RANGE" button

8. "MAX/MIN" button

9. Data Hold / Backlight button #2
10. Clamp trigger (press to open clamp)
11. Arrow markings
12. Non-Contact Voltage Testing Button
13. Test lead holder for test probe
14. Non-Contact Voltage Testing Sensor

FUNCTION BUTTONS

ON/OFF

To power ON the meter, rotate the Function Selector switch ② from the OFF setting to any measurement setting. To power OFF the meter, rotate the Function Selector switch ② to either of the OFF settings. By default, the meter will automatically power OFF after 30 minutes of inactivity. If the meter automatically powers OFF while in a measurement setting, rotate Function Selector switch ② to any other setting (excluding the OFF settings) to power ON the meter. To deactivate the power OFF functionality press and hold the "RANGE" button ⑦ before powering ON from the OFF setting. When auto power OFF is deactivated, the Auto Power Off icon will not be visible in the display.

DATA HOLD

Press either of the Data Hold / Backlight buttons ⑥ or ⑨ to hold the measurement on the display. Press again to release the display to return to live measuring.

BACKLIGHT

Press and hold either of the Data Hold / Backlight buttons ⑥ or ⑨ for more than one second to turn ON the backlight. The backlight will automatically power OFF after 3 minutes of inactivity.

RANGE

The meter defaults to auto-ranging mode AUTIs mode automatically determines the most appropriate measurement range for the testing that is being conducted. To manually force the meter to measure in a different range, use the Range button ⑦.

1. Press the "RANGE" button ⑦ to manually select measurement range (AFT deactivated on the LCD). Repeatedly press the "RANGE" button ⑦ to cycle through the available ranges, stopping once the desired range is reached.
2. To return to auto-ranging mode, press and hold the "RANGE" button ⑦ for more than one second (Agractivated).

FUNCTION BUTTONS

MAX/MIN

When the "MAX/MIN" button ⑧ is pressed, the meter keeps track of the Maximum and Minimum values and the difference between the Maximum and Minimum values as the meter continues to take samples.

1. When measuring, press "MAX/MIN" button 8 to toggle between the Maximum value (MAX) and the Minimum value (MIN).
2. Press "MAX/MIN" button ⑧ for more than one second to return to normal measuring mode.

NON-CONTACT VOLTAGE TESTING

Press the NCV button 12 to test for AC voltage using the integrated non-contact voltage meter. Approach the conductor under test leading with the sensing antenna 14. The meter delivers visual warning signals when AC voltage is detected.

TEST LEAD HOLDER

When working with test leads, one test probe may be mounted in the test lead holder 13 to facilitate natural two-handed operation with the clamp in one hand and a single test probe in the other.

Close-up of a KLEN TOOLS clamp meter with probe and control panel (no readable text or symbols)

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

CONNECTING TEST LEADS

Do not test if leads are improperly seated. Results could cause intermittent display readings. To ensure proper connection, firmly press leads into the input jack completely.

CORRECT INCORRECT

TESTING IN CAT III / CAT IV MEASUREMENT LOCATIONS

Ensure the test lead shield is pressed firmly in place. Failure to use the CATIII / CATIV shield increases arc-flash risk.

5/32" (4 mm) CAT IV 800W CAT III 1000V 10A

TESTING IN CAT II MEASUREMENT LOCATIONS

CAT III / CAT IV shields may be removed for CAT II locations. This will allow testing on recessed conductors such as standard wall outlets. Take care not to lose the shields.

CAT IV 800V CAT III 1000V 0.7" (18 mm)

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

AC CURRENT (LESS THAN 600A)

AC Current is measured by pressing the clamp trigger 10 to open the clamp 3 and placing it around a current-carrying wire. When measuring, care should be taken to ensure that the clamp 3 is completely closed with trigger 10 fully released, and that the wire passes perpendicularly through the center of the clamp 3 in line with the arrow markings 11.

LIVE CABLE NEUTRAL WIRE GROUND WIRE HOT WIRE

To measure current:

1. Rotate the Function Selector switch ② to the AC current A setting.

600 Ω OFF A~ V~ V~ OFF CY

1. Place clamp ③ around wire. The current measurement will be shown in the display. The meter will auto-range to display the measurement in the most appropriate range.

Disconnect test leads when measuring with the clamp.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

AC VOLTAGE (LESS THAN 1000V)

1. Insert RED test lead into VΩ jack ⑤, and BLACK test lead into COM jack ④, and rotate function selector switch ② to the AC voltage V \~ setting.

CAT 1000V CAT IV 600V COM + VΩ Black lead Red lead

TOOLS L600 Q OFF A~ Vmm V~ OFF CY

1. Apply test leads to the circuit to be tested to measure voltage. The meter will auto-range to display the measurement in the most appropriate range.

DC VOLTAGE (LESS THAN 1000V)

1. Insert RED test lead into VΩ jack ⑤, and BLACK test lead into COM jack ④, and rotate function selector switch ② to the DC voltage V--- setting.

CAT 8 1000V CAT IV 600V COM + VΩ Black lead Red lead

TOOLS L600 Ω OFF A~ Vm V~ OFF CY

1. Apply test leads to the circuit to be tested to measure voltage. The meter will auto-range to display the measurement in the most appropriate range.

NOTE: If "-" appears on the LCD, the test leads are being applied to the circuit in reverse. Swap the position of the leads to correct this.

NOTE: When in a voltage setting and the test leads are open, readings of order mV may appear on the display. This is noise and is normal. By touching the test leads together to close the circuit the meter will measure zero volts.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

CONTINUITY

1. Insert RED test lead into VΩ jack ⑤, and BLACK test lead into COM jack ④, and rotate function selector switch ② to the Continuity ● setting.
2. Remove power from circuit.
3. Test for continuity by connecting conductor or circuit with test leads. If resistance is measured less than 50Ω, an audible signal will sound and display will show a resistance value indicating continuity. If circuit is open display will show "OL".

CAT = 1000V CAT IV 600V COM + VΩ

Black lead Red lead

TOOLS L600 Ω OFF A~ V~ V~ OFF CV

DO NOT attempt to measure continuity on a live circuit.

RESISTANCE MEASUREMENTS

1. Insert RED test lead into VΩ jack ⑤, and BLACK test lead into COM jack ④, and rotate function selector switch ② to the Resistance Ω setting.
2. Remove power from circuit.
3. Measure resistance by connecting test leads to circuit. The meter will auto-range to display the measurement in the most appropriate range.

CAT 31 1000V CAT IV 600V COM + VΩ

Black lead Red lead

TOOLS L600 Ω OFF A~ V~ V~ OFF CV

NOTE: When in a Resistance setting and the test leads are open (not connected across a resistor), or when a failed resistor is under test, the display will indicate O.L. This is normal.

DO NOT attempt to measure resistance on a live circuit.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

DIODE TEST

1. Insert RED test lead into VΩ jack ⑤, and BLACK test lead into COM jack ④, and rotate function selector switch ② to the Diode-Test → setting.

2. Touch test leads to diode. A reading of 200-800mV on display indicates forward bias, "OL" indicates reverse bias. An open device will show "OL" in both polarities. A shorted device will show approximately 0mV.

CAT III 1000V CAT IV 600V COM + VΩ

Black lead Red lead

TOOLS L600 Ω OFF A~ V~ V~ OFF CV

MAINTENANCE

BATTERY REPLACEMENT

When indicator is displayed on LCD, batteries must be replaced.

1. Remove screw from battery door.
2. Replace 2 x AAA batteries (note proper polarity).
3. Replace battery door and fasten securely with screw.

Illustration of a handheld device with battery, battery pack, and screw assembly (no text or symbols)

To avoid risk of electric shock, disconnect leads from any voltage source before removing battery door.
To avoid risk of electric shock, do not operate meter while battery door is removed.

CLEANING

Be sure meter is turned off and wipe with a clean, dry lint-free cloth. Do not use abrasive cleaners or solvents.

STORAGE

Remove the batteries when meter is not in use for a prolonged period of time. Do not expose to high temperatures or humidity. After a period of storage in extreme conditions exceeding the limits mentioned in the General Specifications section, allow the meter to return to normal operating conditions before using.

FCC & IC COMPLIANCE

See this product's page at www.kleintools.com

for FCC compliance information.

Canada ICES-003 (B) / NMB-003 (B)

WARRANTY

Do not place equipment and its accessories in the trash. Items must be properly disposed of in accordance with local regulations. Please see www.epa.gov/recycle for additional information.

CUSTOMER SERVICE

KLEIN TOOLS, INC.

450 Bond Street

Lincolnshire, IL 60069

1-800-553-4676

[e-mail]

www.kleintools.com

ESPAÑOL

CL600

V A Ω mV TRMS • NCV AUTO RANGE HOLD ▶+ MAX/ MIN APO 5000 LED

TOUGH METER

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2m IP40

KLEIN TOOLS®

KLEIN TOOLS CL400 OFF Q A~ Vm V~ NC* OFF HOLD RANGE MAX MIN 8000 Counts 600A AC Digital Clamp Meter 0.000 0.000 True RMS TOUGH METER CAT 10 VDDY CAT 15 VDDY COM V0

CE UK CA

Intertek

4007177

CAT IV CAT III 600V 1000V

MAX/MIN (MÁXIMO/MÍNIMO)

Close-up of a KLEN TOOLS clamp meter with probe and scale (no visible text or symbols on the device body)

V A Ω mV TRMS • NCV AUTO RANGE HOLD ▶+ MAX/ MIN APO 5000 LCO

TOUGH METER

2m IP40

KLEIN TOOLS®

CAT 1000V CAT 1000V KLEIN TOOLS CL400 OFF Ω A~ Vrms V~ HOLD RANGE MAX MIN 8000 Counts AC Digital Clamp Meter MAX MIN SCRTS = 0.00 = 0.00 True RMS TOUGH KETER CAT 1000V CAT 1000V COM + V0

CE UK CA

Intertek

4007177

CAT IV CAT III 600V 1000V

CARACTÉRISTIQUES GÉNÉRALES

MAINTIEN DES DONNÉES

Close-up of a KLENTOOL clamp meter with probe and scale (no visible text or symbols on main device)

INSTRUCTIONS D'UTILISATION

BRANCHEMENT DES FILS D'ESSAI

REMLACEMENT DES PILES