36 Clamp Meter

Instruction Sheet
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36 AC/DC True RMS

Clamp Meter
Instruction Sheet
P Read First: Safety Information
To ensure safe operation and service of the meter, follow these
instructions:
Avoid working alone so assistance can be rendered.
Never use the meter on a circuit with voltages higher than
600V or a frequency higher than 400 Hz fundamental. The
meter may be damaged.
Never measure current while the test leads are inserted into
the input jacks.
Do not use the meter or test leads if they look damaged.
Use extreme caution when working around bare conductors
or bus bars. Contact with the conductor could result in electric
shock.
Read the operating instructions before use and follow all
safety instructions.
Use the meter only as specified in the operating instructions;
otherwise, the meters safety features may not protect you.
Use caution when working with voltages above 60V dc or 30V
ac. Such voltages pose a shock hazard.

PN 617701 November 1996

1996 Fluke Corporation. All rights reserved. Printed in Thailand. (B-01)
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Symbols
To avoid electric shock, remove the test leads
and any input signals from the meter terminals
before performing the operation.

Meter is protected throughout by double

insulation or reinforced insulation. When
servicing, use only specified replacement parts.

Center the conductor within the transformer

jaws.

Press a button on the meter.

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L N
AC

CAT 600V
600A
1000A
MAX
200 A
600 A
1000 A
200

200A
200 V
600 V
OFF

Incorrect
A ZERO DC / AC
DC / AC
Measuring AC Current

36 CLAMP METER
MAX DH
DC
AC
TRUE RMS
600V
COM V

I <200A
CAT 600V
600A
1000A
MAX
200 A
600 A
1000 A
200
200 V
600 V
OFF

Correct
A ZERO DC / AC
36 CLAMP METER
MAX DH

600A
DC
AC
TRUE RMS
600V
COM V
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Measuring DC Current

1000 A DC / AC
DC

CAT 600V
600A
1000A

MAX

200 A
600 A
1000 A
200

200 V

600 V

OFF

A ZERO DC / AC

36 CLAMP METER
MAX DH

DC

AC

TRUE RMS

600V
COM V

200A

I <200A

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For greater accuracy on smaller currents, refer to the DC Zero

procedure.
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DC Zero
200A
DC / AC
DC

No Conductor in Transformer Jaws

A ZERO

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Measuring Voltage
DC / AC
DC
600V AC

Select ac or dc.

Junction
CAT 600V
600A
1000A
Box
CAT 600V
600A
1000A
MAX

600 A
1000 A
200 A

200 A
MAX

DC
AC
200
600 A
1000 A
200 V
200
600 V
200 V
OFF
600 V
A ZERO DC / AC
OFF

A ZERO DC / AC

36 CLAMP METER
MAX DH
36 CLAMP METER
DC

+
MAX DH
AC
DC
TRUE RMS AC

COM 600V V TRUE RMS

COM 600V V

V <200V 200V

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Testing Continuity and Resistance

200

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If ohms reading with shorted leads is not 0.5, check for

loose leads, incorrect function selection, or enabled Max Hold
function.

Fuse
CAT 600V
600A
1000A Cartridge
MAX

200 A
600 A
1000 A
200

200 V

600 V

OFF

A ZERO DC / AC

36 CLAMP METER
MAX DH

DC

AC

TRUE RMS

600V
COM V

30

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Max Hold Function

Holds on the display the highest ac or the highest positive
polarity dc reading.
MAX MAX
To Exit
Max Hold

Measure after pressing MAX.

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Sleep Feature
To preserve battery life, the meter always turns off
automatically after approximately 20 minutes. To resume
operation, turn the meter OFF for 2 seconds; then select the
desired function.

Replacing the Battery

Low battery indicator

1.

2.

3.

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Service, Parts, and Accessories

P Warning
To avoid electrical shock, do not service the
meter unless you are qualified to do so.
To avoid electrical shock or damage to the meter,
do not get water inside the case.
Periodically wipe the case with a damp cloth and mild
detergent. Do not use abrasives or solvents.
To order service information (PN 200409) or parts, call 1-800-
526-4731 (U.S.A. and Canada). From other countries, contact
the nearest Fluke Service Center.
Included Accessories: TL75 Test Leads
C36 Soft Case

Optional Accessories: TL20 Industrial Test Lead Set

AC70A Alligator Clips

Contacting Fluke
For application or operation assistance or information on Fluke
products, call:
800-443-5853 U.S.A. and Canada
206-356-5500 from other countries
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General Specifications
Maximum voltage and frequency between any terminal and
earth ground: 600V, 400 Hz fundamental
Operating Temperature: -10C to +50C (14F to 122F)
Operating Altitude: 2000m (6562 ft)
Storage Altitude: 10000m (32808 ft)
Storage Temperature: -20C to +60C indefinite
(-4F to 140F)
Temperature Coefficient: 0.05 x (specified accuracy)/C
(<18C or >28C; <64F or >82F)
Electromagnetic Compatibility: RF field 1.6 V/m, total
accuracy = specified accuracy; RF field = 3 V/m, total accuracy
= specified accuracy + 3.6% of range
Humidity: up to 30C (85F), 95% RH; up to 40C (104F),
75% RH; up to 50C (122F), 45% RH
Battery Type: 9V, NEDA 1604A or IEC 6LR61
Battery Life: Alkaline 60 hrs. continuous
Jaw Size: One 3 cm (1.2 inch) conductor, or two 2.46 cm
(0.97 inch) conductors.
Size (HxWxL): 4.5 cm x 9.5 cm x 25 cm
(1.77 x 3.75 x 9.8 inches)

Safety: UL 3111, , TV (pending); complies with IEC

1010-1 for use in 600V, CAT III locations (industrial)
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Case Protection: IP 30 per IEC 529

Max Hold Feature: Accuracy: add 10 digits to ac and dc
specification; acquisition time: 250 ms (ac); 10 ms (dc)
Continuity: Beeper on at 30, off at 70
RMS Settling Time: The rms converter has a longer settling
time for displays reading <100 counts. The display may read
up to 5 digits with no voltage or current inputs.
True RMS Sensing: True rms sensing provides more
accurate readings on circuits containing harmonics or distorted
waveforms. An instrument with true rms reading indicates the
true heat-providing current, which may cause overheated
conductors, connections, breakers, or transformers.

Measurement Specifications
Accuracy is specified for a period of one year after calibration,
at 18C to 28C (64F to 82F) with relative humidity to 90%.
Instrument is true rms sensing and calibrated to the rms value
of a sine wave input.
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Function Range Accuracy*

N 1000A 0-600A, 1.9% Rdg + 4 dgts

1000A 600-1000A, 3% Rdg + 3 dgts
200A 0-200A, 1.9% Rdg + 7 dgts

F 600V 1.0% Rdg + 3 dgts

200V

O 600A 10-600A, 2% Rdg + 3 dgts

(45-400 Hz) 200A 0.5-200A, 2% Rdg + 5 dgts

G 600V 1.5% Rdg + 3 dgts

(45-400 Hz) 200V
J 200 1.2% Rdg + 5 dgts
Overload
Crest Protection
Factor m

N 1000A na 1000A
1000A
200A

F 600V na 1200V rms

continuous
200V

O 600A 2 CF 3,
add 2% Rdg
600A
continuous
(45-400 Hz) 200A
(CF 3)

G 600V 3 (pk voltage 1200V rms

933V) continuous
(45-400 Hz) 200V
J 200 na 660V rms
continuous
* See Electromagnetic Compatibility specification
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LIMITED WARRANTY & LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

Each Fluke product is warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship under
normal use and service. The warranty period is one year and begins on the date of shipment.
Parts, product repairs and services are warranted for 90 days. This warranty extends only to
the original buyer or end-user customer of a Fluke authorized reseller, and does not apply to
fuses, disposable batteries or to any product which, in Flukes opinion, has been misused,
altered, neglected or damaged by accident or abnormal conditions of operation or handling.
Fluke warrants that software will operate substantially in accordance with its functional
specifications for 90 days and that it has been properly recorded on non-defective media.
Fluke does not warrant that software will be error free or operate without interruption.
Fluke authorized resellers shall extend this warranty on new and unused products to end-user
customers only but have no authority to extend a greater or different warranty on behalf of
Fluke. Warranty support is available if product is purchased through a Fluke authorized sales
outlet or Buyer has paid the applicable international price. Fluke reserves the right to invoice
Buyer for importation costs of repair/replacement parts when product purchased in one country
is submitted for repair in another country.
Flukes warranty obligation is limited, at Flukes option, to refund of the purchase price, free of
charge repair, or replacement of a defective product which is returned to a Fluke authorized
service center within the warranty period.
To obtain warranty service, contact your nearest Fluke authorized service center or send the
product, with a description of the difficulty, postage and insurance prepaid (FOB Destination),
to the nearest Fluke authorized service center. Fluke assumes no risk for damage in transit.
Following warranty repair, the product will be returned to Buyer, transportation prepaid (FOB
Destination). If Fluke determines that the failure was caused by misuse, alteration, accident or
abnormal condition of operation or handling, Fluke will provide an estimate of repair costs and
obtain authorization before commencing the work. Following repair, the product will be
returned to the Buyer transportation prepaid and the Buyer will be billed for the repair and
return transportation charges (FOB Shipping Point).
THIS WARRANTY IS BUYERS SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY AND IS IN LIEU OF ALL
OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY
IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE. FLUKE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL
OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR LOSSES, INCLUDING LOSS OF DATA, WHETHER
ARISING FROM BREACH OF WARRANTY OR BASED ON CONTRACT, TORT, RELIANCE
OR ANY OTHER THEORY.
Since some countries or states do not allow limitation of the term of an implied warranty, or
exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, the limitations and exclusions of
this warranty may not apply to every buyer. If any provision of this Warranty is held invalid or
unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, such holding will not affect the validity or
enforceability of any other provision.
Fluke Corporation Fluke Europe B.V.
P.O. Box 9090 P.O. Box 1186
Everett WA 5602 B.D. Eindhoven
98206-9090 The Netherlands
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