INSTRUCTION MANUAL 1. SAFETY WARNINGS WARNING 3. SPECIFICATIONS 4.

INSTRUMENT LAYOUT
●Never attempt to make any measurement, if any abnormal
This instrument has been designed and tested according to IEC conditions are noted, such as broken case, cracked test leads Measuring ranges and accuracy
Publication 61010: Safety Requirements for Electronic Measuring
Trigger
and exposed metal parts. Bar r ier
Apparatus. This instruction manual contains warnings and safety ●Do not install substitute parts or make any modification to the Range Measuring Range Accuracy (Frequency range) R ange S elec t or S w it c h
rules which must be observed by the user to ensure safe operation Tr ansfor m Jaws H and S t rap
instrument. Return the instrument to Kyoritsu or your distributor
of the instrument and to retain it in safe condition. Therefore, read 400mA 0∼399.9mA ±2.0%rdg±4dgt（50/60Hz）
through these operating instructions before starting using the for repair or re-calibration.
instrument.
4A 0∼3.999A ±3.0%rdg±5dgt（40∼400Hz）
CAUTION 100A 0∼100.0A
WARNING
●Make sure that the range selector switch is set to an appropriate When measuring current which pulse element is superposed, differences of
●Read through and understand instructions contained in this position before making measurement. the indicated value may be caused between ranges, if the peak value D is play
manual before starting using the instrument. ●Do not expose the instrument to the direct sun, extreme exceeds the measurement range to a large extent. In this case, the reading
●Save and keep the manual at hand to enable quick reference temperatures or dew fall. at the bigger range should be taken as a right value.
whenever necessary. ●Be sure to set the range selector switch to the "OFF" position Sensitive transformer jaws are used for Leakage clamp meter. Because of
●Be sure to use the instrument only in its intended applications the characteristics of transformer jaws, which can be opened and closed, it
after use. When the instrument will not be in use for a long is impossible to eliminate the interference of external magnetic field Data Hold Button Frequency Selector Button
and to follow measurement procedures described in the period of time, place it in storage after removing the batteries. ●ＬＣＤ
completely. If there are something, which generating large magnetic field, at
manual. ●Use a damp cloth and detergent for cleaning the instrument. Do a nearby site, current value can be displayed (“0” cannot be displayed.)
●Be sure to understand and follow all safety instructions not use abrasives or solvents. before clamping on the conductor. For such a case, please use the
Low Battery Warning
contained in the manual. Data Hold Indication
●Always switch off the instrument before opening the battery instrument at a location far from the thing, which generating magnetic field.
compartment cover for battery replacement. Frequency Response :
Not following the above instructions may cause injury, instrument Following are the typical things generating magnetic field. Wide
damage and/or damage to equipment under test.
Measurement categories (Over-voltage categories) Conductor fed large current, Motor, Equipment which has magnet,
To ensure safe operation of measuring instruments, IEC61010 establishes Integrating wattmeter Frequency Response : Unit
The symbol indicated on the instrument means that the user safety standards for various electrical environments, categorized as CAT I to 50/60Hz
must refer to related parts of the manual for safe operation of the
instrument. Be sure to carefully read the instructions following
CAT IV, and called measurement categories. Higher-numbered categories Measuring method: Dual Integration
each symbol in this manual. correspond to electrical environments with greater momentary energy, so a Display: Liquid crystal display with maximum reading
measuring instrument designed for CAT III environments can endure greater of 3999
momentary energy than one designed for CAT II. 5. PREPARATIONS FOR MEASUREMENT
DANGER is reserved for conditions and actions that are likely Low battery warning: "BATT" mark appears on the display
to cause serious or fatal injury. CAT. I :Secondary electrical circuits connected to an AC electrical outlet Overrange Indication: "OL" appears on the display when upper limit
through a transformer or similar device. 5-1 Checking Battery Voltage
WARNING is reserved for conditions and actions that can of measuring range is exceeded
cause serious or fatal Injury. CAT.II:Primary electrical circuits of equipment connected to an AC Response Time: Approx. 2 seconds
electrical outlet by a power cord. Set the Range Selector Switch to any position other than the OFF
CAUTION is reserved for conditions and actions that can cause Sample Rate: Approx. 2.5 times per second
CAT.III:Primary electrical circuits of the equipment connected directly to position. If the marks on the display is clearly visible without "BATT"
minor injury or Instrument damage. Location for use Indoor use, Altitude up to 2000m
the distribution panel, and feeders from the distribution panel to outlets. mark showing, battery voltage is OK. If the display blanks or "BATT"
Accuracy-insured 23℃±5℃, relative humidity 85% or less
Following symbols are used on the instrument and in the instruction manual. CAT.IV:The circuit from the service drop to the service entrance, and to is indicated, replace the batteries according to section 8: Battery
Temperature and (without condensation)
Attention should be paid to each symbol to ensure your safety. the power meter and primary over-current protection device Replacement.
Humidity Ranges:
Refer to the instructions in the manual. (distribution panel). Operating Temperature 0-40℃, relative humidity 85% or less
Indicates an instrument with double or reinforced insulation. and Humidity Ranges: (without condensation)
Incoming wire NOTE
LEAKAGE CURRENT TESTER Indicates that this instrument can clamp on bare conductors when Interior wiring Storage Temperature -20-60℃, relative humidity 85% or less
measuring a voltage corresponding to the applicable Measurement and Humidity Ranges: (without condensation) When the instrument is left powered on, the Sleep function
category,which is marked next to this symbol. CAT.IV CAT.III Power Source: Two 1.5V R03 (UM-4) batteries automatically shut the power off; The display blanks even if the
Indicates AC (Alternating Current). Current Consumption: Approx. 4mA
CAT.II Range Selector Switch is set to a position other than the OFF
Indicates Earth. Transformer Measurement Time: Approx. 150 hours position in this state. To power on the instrument, turn the Range
DANGER Socket CAT.I Sleep Function: Automatically powered down in about 10 Selector Switch or press any button. If the display still blanks, the

KEW SNAP Series ●Never make measurement on a circuit having potential of

300VAC or greater.
●Do not attempt to make measurement in the presence of
flammable gasses. Otherwise, the use of the instrument may 2. FEATURES
Safety Standard:
minutes after the last switch operation
IEC 61010-1, IEC 61010-2-032
measurement CAT.Ⅲ 300V, pollution degree
2 IEC 61326 (EMC)
batteries are completely exhausted. Replace the batteries.

5-2 Checking Switch Setting

cause sparking, which leads to an explosion. Overload Protection: 120Arms max. for 10 seconds
●Digital clamp tester for AC leakage current measurement.
●The transformer jaws are made of metal and their tips are not Withstand Voltage: 3700Vrms (50/60Hz) for 1 minute between Make sure that the Range Selector Switch is set to the appropriate
●Least affected by external magnetic field, providing wide
KEW SNAP 2434 completely insulated. Be especially careful about the possible
shorting where the equipment under test has exposed metal parts.
●Never attempt to use the instrument if its surface or your hand is wet.
●D o n o t e x c e e d t h e m a x i m u m a l l o w a b l e i n p u t o f a n y
measuring range from very small to large currents.
●Designed to safety standard IEC 61010-2-032: measurement CAT.
Ⅲ, 300V and pollution degree 2.
Insulation Resistance:
metal part of transformer jaws and housing
case (except transformer jaw case)
10MΩ or greater at 1000V between metal
range.
Also make sure that data hold function is not enabled. If
inappropriate range is selected, desired measurement cannot be
part of transformer jaws and housing case made.
measurement range. ●Data hold function to allow for easy readings in dimly lit or hard-to-
(except transformer jaw case)
●Never open the battery compartment cover when making reach locations.
measurement. Conductor Size: Approx. 28mm in diameter max.
●Provides filtering function to remove high frequency generated by
●Never try to make measurement if any abnormal conditions, Dimensions: 169(L)×75(W)×40(D)mm
such equipment as inverters.
KYORITSU ELECTRICAL INSTRUMENTS WORKS, LTD., such as broken Transformer jaws or case is noted. ●Sleep function prevents unnecessary power consumption.
Weight: Approx. 220g including batteries
●The instrument is to be used only in its intended applications or Accessories: Two R03 (UM-4) batteries
TOKYO, JAPAN conditions. Otherwise, safety functions equipped with the
●Dynamic range of 4000 counts full scale. Carrying case Model 9052
●Large easy-to-read LCD display with letter height of 13mm. Instruction manual
instrument doesn't work, and instrument damage or serious
personal injury may be caused. ●Transformer jaws fitted with guard to further improve safety. Optional Accessories: Multi-Tran Model 8004 and 8008
 Recently there has been increased use of power through inverters,
6. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS switching regulators, etc. When the high frequency noise from such
8. BATTERY REPLACEMENT

Load
appliances leaks or flows into the ground through capacitors not
DISTRIBUTOR DANGER filtering completely, the earth leakage breaker may trip even though CAUTION
●In order to avoid possible shock hazard, never make measurement there is no "actual" leakage. In such a case, the instrument do not
give leakage current reading if "50/60Hz" frequency response is ●Do not mix new and old batteries.
on circuits having a potential of 300VAC or greater.
selected. ●Install batteries in the orientation as shown inside the battery
●The transformer jaws are made of metal and their tips are not
compartment, observing correct polarity.
completely insulated. Be especially careful about the possible
Take current readings with the 50/60Hz and WIDE frequency ●In order to avoid possible shock hazard, always set the Range
shorting where the equipment under test has exposed metal parts.
responses respectively to make effective use of the Frequency Selector Switch to the OFF position before trying to replace the
●Never make measurement with the battery compartment cover Grounded wire
Selector Button. batteries
removed.
●Keep your fingers and hands behind the barrier during
6-3 Load Current Measurement When the battery voltage warning mark "BATT" is shown on the
measurement. Fig.2 Measuring earth leakage current
top left corner of the LCD, replace the batteries. Note that the
6-2 How to Use Frequency Selector Button (1)Set the Range Selector Switch to the desired position. Current to display blanks and "BATT" mark is not shown if the batteries are
measure should be within the selected measuring range. completely exhausted.
CAUTION
When high frequencies from such equipment as inverters are (2)Measuring load current (See Fig.4): (1)Set the Range Selector Switch to "OFF."
●Take sufficient care to not to apply shock, vibration or present in the circuit under test, the instrument measures AC Press the jaw trigger to open the transformer jaws and close (2)Loosen the battery-compartment-cover-fixing screw on the lower
excessive force to the jaw tips. Otherwise, precisely adjusted current of not only 50Hz or 60Hz of fundamental frequency but also them over one conductor only.Measured current value is shown back of the instrument.
Transformer Jaw tips will be damaged. of these high frequencies and harmonics. on the display. (3)Replace the batteries with two new R03 (UM-4) 1.5V
●When a foreign substance is stuck in the jaw tips or they batteries.

Load
To eliminate the effect of such high frequency noise and measure Battery
cannot properly engage, the transformer jaws do not fully (4)Put the battery compartment Screw
Compartment
close. In such a case, do not release the jaw trigger abruptly or AC current of 50Hz or 60Hz fundamental frequency, a "high-cut" cover back in place and Cover
attempt to close the transformer jaws by applying external filter circuit in incorporated into the instrument which works when tighten the screw.
force. Make sure that the jaws close by themselves after "50/60Hz" frequency response is selected with the Frequency Note: U s e a l k a l i n e b a t t e r i e s t o
removing the foreign substance or making them free to move. Selector Button. Cut-off frequency of the "high-cut" filter is about
perform measuring for long
160Hz with attenuation characteristic of approx. -24dB/octave.
●The maximum size of a conductor to be tested is 28mm in Batteries
diameter. Accurate measurement cannot be made on a When the Frequency Selector Button is pressed, "50/60Hz" mark is
conductor larger than this, because the transformer jaws shown on the left side of the display. When the Frequency Selector
cannot fully close. Button is pressed again, frequency response is switched to WIDE 9. OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
●When measuring large current, the transformer jaws may buzz. Fig.4 Measuring load current
with "WIDE" mark shown on the display.
This has no effect on the instrument's performance or safety. Model 8004 and 8008 (Multi-Tran)
7. OTHER FUNCTIONS These models help KEW SNAP 2434 to measure current greater than
Output characteristic are shown in Fig.3.
1000A or to make measurement on a large bus-bar or conductor.
6-1 Leakage Current Measurement  10 7-1 Sleep Function (1)Set the Range Selector Switch to "100A".
Typical characteristic： Typical characteristic： (2)As shown, open the jaws and close them over the pickup coil

Attenuation〔dB〕
400mA/４A Range “WIDE”frequency response This is a function to prevent the instrument from being left powered of Model 8004 or Model 8008.
(1)Set the Range Selector Switch to the desired position. Current

;;;;
to measure should be within the selected measuring range.  0 100％ on in order to conserve battery life. (3)Clamp on a conductor with Model 8004 or Model 8008.

;;;;
(2)Measuring out of balance leakage current (See Fig.1): The instrument automatically enters the Sleep (powered-down) (4)Take the reading and multiply it by 10.
Typical characteristic： 50％ Mode about 10 minutes after the last switch operation.

;;;;
Clamp onto all conductors except a grounded wire. Measured “50/60Hz”frequency response
Typical characteristic： To exit the Sleep Mode, press the Data Hold or Frequency Selector
current value is shown on the display. ー10 high-cut filter -24dB/oct Transformer

Percentage
;;;;
(3)Measuring earth leakage current (See Fig.2): 100A Range Button or turn the Range Selector Switch to OFF, then to any other
20％ position. jaws
Kyoritsu reserves the rights to change specifications or designs

;;;;
Clamp onto a grounded wire.Measured current value is shown on
described in this manual without notice and without obligations. How to Exit the Sleep Mode:
the display.

;;;;
ー20 10％ Turn the Range Selector Switch from “OFF” to another position M-8004
Conductor
with the Data Hold Button pressed. Then, “P.OFF” is shown on M-8008

ー30
10 20 50
;;;;
100 200 500 1ｋ 2ｋ
5％

5ｋ
the display. This disables the Sleep function and enables
continuous use of the instrument.
To enable the Sleep function, turn the Range Selector Switch back
10
 
 

Load
Load
Frequency〔Hz〕 to “OFF”, then to any other position. ：
Note:  
Fig.3 KEW SNAP 2434 Frequency Characteristic   Pickup Coil
The instrument consumes small amount of current in the Sleep １
Mode. When the instrument is not in use, make sure to set the
Note:
Characteristic of -24dB/octiave means that signal magnitude Range Selector Switch to “OFF”. KEW2434
declines to about one sixteenth of that at the initial frequency when
frequency doubles. KEW SNAP 2434 have the following two 7-2 Date Hold Function
Note: Model 8004 and Model 8008 cannot be used for leakage current
settings for the Frequency Selector Button. measurement. For detailed specifications, refer to the
This is a function to freeze the readings on the display. When the
instruction manual for Model 8004 or Model 8008.
WIDE (40Hz-): Permits measurement of currents of fundamental Data Hold Button is pressed once, the current reading is held even
3-phase 3-wire system Single-phase 2-wire system frequencies as well as currents of high frequencies though current under test varies. "H" mark is shown on the upper
(In 4-wire system with neutral, (in 3-wire system with neutral, generated by such equipment as inverters right corner of the display. Max. Conductor Size Measuring Current Transformation
clamp onto all 4 wires) clamp onto all 3 wires) 50/60Hz (40-approx.160Hz): Filters out high frequency currents and To exit the data hold mode, press the Data Hold Button again.
Range Ratio
measures current of fundamental Note: When the Sleep function works while the instrument is in the M-8004 60mm in diameter
Fig. 1 Measuring out of balance leakage current frequency only 0∼1000A 10:1
data hold mode, data hold is cancelled. M-8008 100mm in diameter
04―12 92―1509A