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SOi-410
DC/AC Current Probe

INTRODUCTION Batteries:
QUANTITY /TYPE: two 1.5V AAA
The Fluke 80i-410 DC/AC Current Probe is a battery-powered LIF.E: 600 hrs typical .,
· clamp-on current probe that is used with a voltmeter to measure de LOW INDICATION: Output voltage is between 0.0 and -99.9
or ac currents up to 400 amps. Each jaw of the probe contains half of mV with the power switch off (load
a magnetic core. The jaws clamp around a conductor allowing impedance >1 MO)
current measurements without breaking the circuit. A Hall sensor
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the current being measured. An amplifier circuit generates an output
signal of 1 mV per amp. Demagnetizing (degaussing) is accom-
plished by manually snapping the jaws.
VOLTMETER COMPATIBILITY
SPECIFICATIONS The 80i-41 ODC/ AC Current Probe is compatible with any voltmeter,
ELECTRICAL multimeter, or other voltage-measuring instrument that has the
following features:
Specified Current Range: 5 to 400A de or ac
• Input jacks that accept Fluke safety-designed shrouded
Usable Current Range: 2 to 600A de or ac bararia plugs.
Output Signal: 1 mV per amp de or ac
• Rang "' and resolution capable of displaying 1 mV of
Accuracy (uncertainty): ± (5%. of reading + 2.5A), 5 to 400A, de output per amp of measured curre11t.
to 62 Hz, for 1 year, 18 to 28 ° C (64 to
82°F), probe demagnetized, conductor
• Voltmeter accuracy (uncertainty) of 0.75% or better to
centered
take full advantage of the accuracy of the probe.
Frequency Response: -7% at 400 Hz, -3 dB at 1200 Hz typical
• Input impedance of 1 MO, 100 pF or greater. (See the
Working Voltage: 660V rms maximum at input Load Impedance specifications for operation with lower
impedance instn 1T1ents.)
Maximum Conductor Sizes: 1 ea 30 mm (1 .18") diameter
2 ea 25 mm (0.98") diameter
When the probe is making c. measurement, the current-carrying
Load Impedance: > 1 MO, 100 pf (The probe's active circuit is conductor is not brokan and remains electrically isolated from the
capable of driving impedances as low as 1 kO probe's output. As a result, the probe's output common may be
(chart recorders etc.). However, the battery test either floated (isolated) or grC'underi.
indication will be incorrect (low) if the rr.r:her
input impedance is less than 1 MO. BATTERY INSTALLATION
GENERAL The 80i-410 DC/AC Current Probe requires two 1.5V, AAA size
Temperature Coefficient: ± (0.1 o/o + .2A) per °C (0 to 18°, 28 to 50 °) batteries for operation. Install the batteries as follows:

Operating Temperature: 0 to 50°C (32 to 122°F) 1. Use your thumbnail to raise the latch and open the
battery compartment (see FiQure 1).
S'orage Temperature: -40 to 60°C (-40 to 14 .°F/
2. Observe the polarity man-:ings on the inside of the
Relative Humidity: 0 to 90% (0 to 35 ° C) battery door. Note that the polarity for each batterv is the
0 to 70% (35 to 50°C) reverse of the other.

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 3. Install the batteries so that the polarity markings on the
batteries match the markings on the battery door.
4. Snap the battery door shut.
NOTE
If both batteries are not installed with the correct
polarity, the battery test may indicate that the batteries
are good, but the probe will not operate.

OPERATION
Battery Test

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Alternate Demagnetizing Procedures
If a conductor carrying ac current is available, clamp the jaws of the
probe around the conductor, wait a few seconds, then slowly
remove the probe. If a conductor carrying de current is available,
clamp the jaws of the probe around the conductor. Then remove the
probe and clamp it around the conductor again so that the current
flows through the jaws in the opposite direction.
Figure 1. Making Measureme·nts ·
Use the following procedure to test the batteries: Use the following procedure to make current measurements (see
Figure 3):
1. Connect the probe output leads to the voltmeter inputs:
black to COMMON or r.ow, and red to VetT . ~~..CC).Qll~~~)ioiba-.OU:~lt.J.i~~~~~~~:..&Apw.I~~~~-
(black to COMMON or LOW and red to VOLTS).
2. Set the voltmeter function to de millivolts (de mV==), and
turn the voltmeter power on. 2. Select the appropriate ac or de function on the voltmeter.
3. Select a range capable of displaying 170 mV de. 3. Turn on the voltmeter and select a voltage range to
4. Verify that the power switch on the probe is in the OFF display the expected value (1 mV per amp).
position. 4. Turn the probe ON/OFF switch located on the probe
5. Observe the voltmeter reading. If the reading falls handle to the ON position.
between -100.0 and -170.0 mV, the probe is ready for 5. Observe the voltmeter reading. If necessary, demag-
use. (New batteries should read approximately -150
netize the probe.
mV.) If the reading falls between 0.0 and -99.9 mV, the
batteries should be replaced. If the voltmeter reading is 6. Clamp the jaws of the probe around the conductor to be
positive, either the test leads are reversed or the measured. Position the probe so thatthe conductor is in
batteries are installed incorrectly. the center of the jaw opening for the most accurate
reading.
Demagnetizing
When the 80i-410 DC/ AC Current Probe has been used for a 7. Observe the voltmeter display. The reading in millivolts
current measurement and then removed from the conductor, a small is equivalent to the current in amps (i.e., 5 mV =SA). A
amo_unt of residual magnetism often remains in the core. This positive polarity reading indicates that the de current is
residual magnetism will generate a de offset at the probe output. In flowi ng in the direction of the arrow on the probe.
other words, the voltmeter will show a small de reading even though
there is no current passing through the jaws of the probe. The
residual magnetism should not cause a problem for ac current
measurement because the ac voltage function in most multimeters
is ac coupled; therefore, the de offset will not be displayed. However,
for de current measurements, the de offset caused by the residual
magnetism will contribute to reading errors. The residual magnetism
can be minimized as follows (see Figure 2):

1. Use the thumb and forefinger of one hand to grasp the

probe in the middle where the two screw heads are
exposed.
2. With your other hand, compress the handles together,
then release them suddenly. The jaws should come
together with a snapping action.

3. Repeat the above procedure twice. Figure 3.

Low Level Measurement 5. Perform the demagnetizing procedure given under the
heading OPERATION of th is instruction sheet. Snap the
The 80i-41 ODC / AC Current Probe is specified to measure currents jaws at least three times to ensure the residual mag-
of SA or greater. Currents below SA can be accurately measured by netism is as low as possible.
looping the input wire through the jaws of the probe so that the sum
of the amp-turns through the jaws is greater than SA. The actual
current can then be calculated by dividing the me ~er reading by the NOTE
number of turns looped through the jaws.
The probe should be at room temperature before
proceeding to the next step.
TROUBLESHOOTING
If the 80i -41 ODC/ AC Current Probe does not perform properly, use 6. Locate the ZERO adjustment in the end of the probe
the following check steps to help isolate the problem: handle Figure 4). Use an insulated screwdriver to adjust
this control for a multimeter reading as close as possible
1. Inspect the jaw mating surface for cleanliness. If any to 0.0 mV.
foreign material is present, the jaws will not close
properly and errors will result. 7. Set the calibrator and amplifer controls so that the
calibrator delivers 8.00V de to the amplifier and the
2. Visually inspect the batteries to make sure thay are amplifier drives 8.00A de in the 15-turn coil.
installed with the proper polarity. (Refer to the Battery
Installation procedure.)
8. Clamp the jaws of the probe around the coil. Adjust the
3. Test the batteries. (Refer to the Battery Test procedure.) position of the probe so that the coil passes through the
center of the jaw opening.
4. Verify that the probe leads are connected to the VOLT
input of the meter. ,
9. Locate the GAIN adjustment control in the end of the
S. Verify that the function selection on the meter is correct, probe handle (see Figure 4). Use an insulated screw-
i.e., de mV for de current or ac mV for ac current. driver to adjust this control for a multimeter reading as
close as possible to 120.00 mV de.
CALIBRATION PROCEDURE
10. Set the calibrator and amplifier controls so that the
Required Equipment calibrator delivers 8.00Vac at 60 Hz to the amplifier, and
the amplifier drives 8.00A ac in the 15-turn coil.
The equipment required to calibrate the 80i-410 is listed in Table 1.
11 . Set the multimeter function switch to ac.
Table 1. Required Equipment
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and 125.00 mV ac.
DC/ AC Voltage Calibrator Fluke Model S1 OOB

Transconductance Amplifier Fluke Model S220A

ARROW FOR POSITION
Digital Multimeter Fluke Model 80SOA CURRENT PROBE FOR DC
MEASUREMENTS.
Magnet Wire Coil 15 tu.rns of #1 Osingle film coated
copper wire diameter 1S" (380
mm) minimum

Small insulated screwdriver

Calibration Procedure
Use the following procedure to calibrate the 80i-410:

1. Connect the DC/ AC Voltage Calibrator output to the

ON/OFF
Transconductance Amplifier input. BATTERY SWITCH
COMPARTMENT
2. Turn both instruments on and allow sufficient warm-up
time for stable operation. Figure 4.

3. Connect the 80i-410 to the Digital Multimeter input and CLEANING AND STORAGE
perform the Battery Test procedure given under the Clean the mating surfaces of the core at regular intervals. Apply a
heading OPERATION of this instruction sheet. light coating of dripless oil to prevent corrosion. If the probe will not
be used for periods of longer than 60 days, the batteries should be
4. Slide the 80i-410 power switch to the ON position. removed and stored separately.
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Replaceable Parts WARRANTY

ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

Fluke warrants your accessory to be free from defects in material and

workmanship under normal use a~d service for 1 YEAR from date of
purchase to the original purchaser. It does not apply to batteries or fuses or
REFERENCE when the accessory has been misused, altered or damaged by accident or
DESCRIPTION
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