MiniFlex MA193 - Measuring equipment CHAUVIN ARNOUX - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL MiniFlex MA193 CHAUVIN ARNOUX

MN93, MN93A, MINI 94

PAC93, C193, E94

MiniFlex® MA193, MA194, MA196

AmpFlex® A193, A196A

Capeurs de courant

Current sensors

Stromwandler

Sensori di corrente

Captiveur MiniFlex MA193 250 mm

Capeur MiniFlex MA196 350 mm

MiniFlex MA193 250 mm

MiniFlex MA194 250 mm

MiniFlex MA193 350 mm

MiniFlex MA194 1000 mm

Thank you for purchasing a MN93, MN93A, C193, PAC93, E94 or MINI94 AC current clamp or a MiniFlex MA193, MA194 or MA196, AmpFlex® A193 or A196A flexible current sensor. This current sensor should only be used only with C.A 8XXX and PEL analysers. Not all sensors are suitable for all instruments. Contact our customer service to make your choice.

For best service from your current sensor:

■ read these operating instructions carefully,

comply with the precautions for use.

WARNING, risk of DANGER! The operator must refer to these instructions whenever this danger symbol appears.

Current sensor protected by double insulation.

Application or withdrawal authorized on bare conductors carrying dangerous voltages. Type A current sensor as per IEC 61010-2-032.

Must not be applied to or removed from bare conductors at dangerous voltages. Type B current sensor as per IEC 61010-2-032.

The arrow indicates the phase of the current.

Battery.

The product has been declared recyclable after analysis of its life cycle in accordance with the ISO 14040 standard.

The CE marking indicates compliance with the European Low Voltage Directive (2014/35/EU), Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive (2014/30/EU), and Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive (RoHS, 2011/65/EU and 2015/863/EU).

The UKCA marking certifies that the product is compliant with the requirements that apply in the United Kingdom, in particular as regards Low-Voltage Safety, Electromagnetic Compatibility, and the Restriction of Hazardous Substances.

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 2012/19/EU. This equipment must not be treated as household waste.

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 electro-domestic devices and portable tools.

The protection assured by the current sensor can be compromised if it is used in a way that is not recommended by the manufacturer.

Comply with the rated maximum voltage and current and the measurement category. Do not use your current sensor on networks where the voltage or category exceeds those stipulated.
Comply with the conditions of use, that is to say temperature, humidity, altitude, degree of pollution and location of use.
- Do not use the current sensor if its housing is open, deteriorated, or incorrectly reassembled. Before each use, check the integrity of the insulation of the core or of the arms of the clamps, of the housing, and of the leads.
- Do not subject the current sensor to sprayed or falling water or other liquids.
Use suitable personal protective equipment when parts at hazardous voltages may be accessible in the installation where the measurement is made.
Any repairs must be carried out by accredited skilled personnel.

CONTENTS

1. PRESENTATION 24

1.1.Clamps MN93 and MN93A 24
1.2.Clamp C193 25
1.3.Clamp PAC93 26
1.4.CLAMP E94 27
1.5.CLAMP MINI94 28
1.6. MiniFlex MA193 29
1.7. MiniFlex MA194 30
1.8. MiniFlex MA196 31
1.9.AmpFlexA193 32
1.10.AmpFlex A196A 33
1.11.Delivery condition 34
1.12. Accessories and spares 34

2. USE 35

3.CHARACTERISTICS 38

3.1.Environmental conditions 38
3.2. Construction specifications 38
3.3. Conformity to international standards 39

4.MAINTENANCE 40

4.1.Cleaning 40
4.2. Replacing the battery of the PAC93 40

5.WARRANTY 41

1.1. CLAMPS MN93 AND MN93A

1.2. CLAMP C193

1.3. CLAMP PAC93

Detachable arm. Fixed arm.

1.4. CLAMP E94

Mobile jaw.

1.5. CLAMP MINI94

1.6. MINIFLEX MA193

Core of the flexible sensor.

1.7. MINIFLEX MA194

Core of the flexible sensor.

Shielded cord.

1.8 MINIFLEX MA196

The connector on this sensor can be used to form a seal with the terminal to which it is connected, if the instrument has a threaded receptacle. Simply screw the ring on the connector onto the receptacle.

1.9.AMPFLEX®A193

1.10.AMPFLEX®A196A

The connector on this sensor can be used to form a seal with the terminal to which it is connected, if the instrument has a threaded receptacle. Simply screw the ring on the connector onto the receptacle.

1.11.DELIVERY CONDITION

Clamp PAC93

Supplied in a cardboard box with:

a 9V battery,
a user manual in 5 languages,
a verification certificate.

Clamp MN93, clamp MN93A, clamp C193, clamp E94, clamp MINI94

Supplied in a cardboard box with:

a user manual in 5 languages,
a verification certificate.

MiniFlex MA193 250 mm sensor
MiniFlex MA193 350 mm sensor
MiniFlex MA194 250 mm sensor
MiniFlex MA194 350 mm sensor
MiniFlex MA194 1000 mm sensor
MiniFlex MA196 350 mm sensor
AmpFlex® A193 450 mm sensor
AmpFlex® A193 800 mm sensor
AmpFlex® A196A 610 mm sensor
Supplied in a cardboard box with:

a user manual in 5 languages,
a verification certificate.

1.12. ACCESSORIES AND SPARES

A main adapter for the PAC93.

For the accessories and spares, consult our web site: www.chauvin-arnoux.com

Current clamps, MiniFlex and AmpFlex flexible current sensors are used to measure the current flowing in a cable without opening the circuit. They also insulate the user from dangerous voltages in the circuit.

The choice of current sensor to be used depends on the current to be measured and the diameter of the cables.

	MN93	MN93A 5 A	MN93A 100 A
Measurement range * 0	05 - 240 A 0.005 -	6 A 0.1 - 120 A
Clamping diameter 20 mm	mm 20 mm 20 mm

	C193 PAC93
Measurement range * 1	- 1.200 A 1 - 1.200 A
Clamping diameter 52 mm	39 mm

	E94 10 A	E94 100 A	MINI94
Measurement range * 0	1 - 10 Apeak 0,5 -	100 Apeak 0,05 - 200 A
Clamping diameter 11,8	mm	16 mm

	MiniFlex MA193 250 mm	MiniFlex MA193 350 mm	MiniFlex MA196 350 mm
Measurement range *	100 mA - 10 000 A	100 mA - 10 000 A	100 mA - 10 000 A
Clamping diameter 70 mm	100 mm	100 mm

	MiniFlex MA194 250 mm	MiniFlex MA194 350 mm	MiniFlex MA194 1000 mm
Measurement range *	100 mA - 10 000 A	100 mA - 10 000 A	100 mA - 10 000 A
Clamping diameter 70 mm	100 mm	320 mm

	AmpFlex® A193 450 mm	AmpFlex® A196A 610 mm	AmpFlex® A193 800 mm
Measurement range *	100 mA - 10 000 A	100 mA - 10 000 A	100 mA - 10 000 A
Clamping diameter	140 mm 190 mm	mm 250 mm

*: The measurement ranges are those of the sensors. In some cases, they may differ from the ranges that can be measured by the analyser with which they are associated.

For three-phase measurements, start by marking the accessories using the coloured rings supplied with the device: a different colour for each current terminal.
- Connect the current sensors to the current terminals of the device.

For the PAC93:

Set the switch to "1 mV/A"; the "ON" indicator lights.

Once the PAC93 is connected to the device, adjust the zero by turning the potentiometer with no conductor in the jaws of the clamp.

At the end of the measurement, remember to switch off the PAC93.

For the E94:

Connect the clamp to the measuring instrument.

Make sure that the clamp is not on a conductor and that its jaws are correctly closed.
Place the clamp in the position it will be in during the measurement.

Press the zero adjustment button.

The OL indicator lights for approximately three seconds to indicate that the zero adjustment is in progress in the two ranges.
If the zero has been correctly adjusted, the OL indicator goes off. If it remains on, the zero could not be adjusted.

For the clamps:

Press the trigger on the clamp to open the jaws.
- Then clamp the cable that is to be measured. Where possible, the cable should be centred in the jaws of the clamp.
Release the trigger.

For the MiniFlex models:

Press on the yellow opening device to open the flexible coil.

• Open it and place it around the conductor carrying the current to be measured (only one conductor in the sensor). Where possible, the cable should be centred in the sensor.

Close the coil. You must hear the click.

For the AmpFlex models:

Press simultaneously on both sides of the opening device.

• Then clamp the cable that is to be measured. Where possible, the cable should be centred in the sensor.

• Close the sensor by forcing the moving part into the connector until you hear a click.

For details of the measurement configuration and technical characteristics, refer to the user manual of the analyser with which you are using the current sensor.

3.1. ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

Indoor use.

Operating range -10 °C to +55 °C and 10 % to 85% RH

Storage range -40 °C to +70 °C and 10 % to 90% RH

Degree of pollution 2

Altitude < 2000m

3.2. CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICATIONS

MN93 and MN93A

Dimensions (L× W× H) 135× 51× 30mm
Cord 3.50 metres long
Weight approx. 290g

C193

Dimensions (L× W× H) 216× 111× 45mm
Cord 3.50 metres long
Weight approx. 690g

PAC93

Dimensions (L× W× H) 236.5× 97× 44mm
Cord 3.50 metres long
Weight approx. 540g
Battery life 120 hours with an alkaline battery

E94

Dimensions (L× W× H) 231× 36× 67mm
Cord 3 metres long
Weight approx. 330g

MINI94

Dimensions (L× W× H) 130× 46× 34mm
Cord 3 metres long
Weight approx. 250g

MiniFlex MA193 250 mm

Dimensions (L× W× H) approx. 130× 80× 12mm
Cord 3 metres long
Weight approx. 110g

MiniFlex MA194 250 mm

Dimensions (L× W× H) approx. 130× 80× 18mm
Cord 3 metres long
Weight approx. 110g

MiniFlex MA193 350 mm

Dimensions (L x W x H) approx. 170 x 110 x 12 mm
Cord 3 metres long
Weight approx. 120g

MiniFlex MA194 and MA196 350 mm

Dimensions (L x W x H) approx. 170 x 110 x 18 mm
Cord 3 metres long
Weight approx. 120g

MiniFlex MA194 1000 mm

Dimensions (L× W× H) approx. 370× 320× 18mm
Cord 3 metres long
Weight approx. 160g

AmpFlex A193 450 mm

Dimensions (L× W× H) approx. 170× 158× 25mm
Cord 3 metres long
Weight approx. 220g

AmpFlex® A193 800 mm

Dimensions (L× W× H) approx. 280× 265× 25mm
Cord 3 metres long
Weight approx. 270g

AmpFlex® A196A 610 mm

Dimensions (L × W × H) approx. 215 × 200 × 25 ~mm
Cord 3 metres long
Weight approx. 250g

Protection index

IP20 for the clamps E94 and MINI94, according to IEC 60529.
IP 40 for the clamps MN93, MN93A, C193 and PAC93, and IP 30 jaws open, according to IEC 60529
IP 50 for the MiniFlex MA193 and for the AmpFlex193 according to IEC 60529 in operation
IP 67 for the MiniFlex MA196 and MA194, and the AmpFlex196A according to IEC 60529 when the ring is screwed on
IK 04 according to IEC 62262.

Drop test: according to IEC/EN 61010-2-030 or BS EN 61010-2-030.

3.3. CONFORMITY TO INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS

Electrical safety according to IEC/EN 61010-2-032 or BS EN 61010-2-032.

Maximum appliable voltage:

MN93, MN93A, PAC93, E94, MINI94: 600 V category III or 300 V category IV

C193, MiniFlex, AmpFlex193: 1000 V category III or 600 V category IV
AmpFlx196A: 1000 V category IV

Type of current sensor as per IEC 61010-2-032:

MN93, MN93A, C193, PAC93, E94, MINI94: type
■ MiniFlex, AmpFlex type B

Except for the batteries, the instrument contains no parts that can be replaced by personnel who have not been specially trained and accredited. Any unauthorized repair or replacement of a part by an "equivalent" may gravely impair safety.

4.1.CLEANING

Disconnect the current sensor completely.

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 gaps of the clamps perfectly clean.

See to it that no foreign body interferes with the operation of the snap lock device of the sensor.

4.2. REPLACING THE BATTERY OF THE PAC93

• Disconnect the PAC93 completely and turn the rotary switch to OFF.
  Turn the PAC93 over.
  Use a screwdriver to unscrew the screws and remove the battery compartment cover.

• Withdraw the battery from its compartment without pulling on the wires.
• Disconnect the old battery without pulling on the wires and connect the new one in its place, observing the polarity.

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

Put the battery into its compartment.
Put the cover back in place and screw the screws back in.

5. WARRANTY

Except as otherwise stated, our warranty is valid for 24 months starting from the date on which the equipment was sold. The extract from our General Conditions of Sale is available on our website.

www.group.chauvin-arnoux.com/en/general-terms-of-sale

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.

MiniFlex MA193 250 mm

MiniFlex MA194 250 mm

MiniFlex MA193 350 mm

MiniFlex MA194 1000 mm

Sensore MiniFlex MA193 350 mm

Sensore MiniFlex MA194 250 mm

Sensore MiniFlex MA194 350 mm

Sensore MiniFlex MA194 1000 mm

Sensore MiniFlex MA196 350 mm

Sensore AmpFlex® A193 450 mm

Sensore AmpFlex® A193 800 mm

Sensore AmpFlex® A196A 610 mm

MiniFlex MA193 250 mm

MiniFlex MA194 250 mm

MiniFlex MA193 350 mm

MiniFlex MA194 o MA196 350 mm

MiniFlex MA194 1000 mm

Sensor MiniFlex MA193 250 mm

Sensor MiniFlex MA193 350 mm

Sensor MiniFlex MA194 250 mm

Sensor MiniFlex MA194 350 mm

Sensor MiniFlex MA194 1000 mm

Sensor MiniFlex MA196 350 mm

Sensor AmpFlex® A193 450 mm

Sensor AmpFlex® A193 800 mm

Sensor AmpFlex® A196A 610 mm

MiniFlex MA193 250 mm

Dimensiones (L x An x Al) aproximadamente 130 × 80 × 12 ~mm
Cable 3 metros de longitud
Masa aproximadamente 110g

MiniFlex MA194 250 mm

Dimensiones (L x An x Al) aproximadamente 130 × 80 × 18 ~mm
Cable 3 metros de longitud
Masa aproximamente 110g

MiniFlex MA193 350 mm

Dimensiones (L x An x Al) aproximadamente 170 × 110 × 12 mm
Cable 3 metros de longitud
Masa aproximamente 120g

MiniFlex MA194 y MA196 350 mm

Dimensiones (L x An x Al) aproximadamente 170 × 110 × 18 mm
Cable 3 metros de longitud
Masa aproximadamente 120g

MiniFlex MA194 1000 mm

Dimensiones (L x An x Al) aproximadamente 370 × 320 × 18 ~mm
Cable 3 metros de longitud
Masa aproximamente 160g

AmpFlex A193 450 mm

Dimensiones (L x An x Al) aproximadamente 170 × 158 × 25 ~mm
Cable 3 metros de longitud
Masa aproximamente 220g

AmpFlex® A193 800 mm

Dimensiones (L x An x Al) aproximadamente 280 × 265 × 25 mm
Cable 3 metros de longitud
Masa aproximamente 270g

AmpFlex® A196A 610 mm

Dimensiones (L x An x Al) aproximadamente 215 × 200 × 25 mm
Cable 3 metros de longitud
Masa aproximamente 250g

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