Fieldpiece Job Link® System Power Clamp Meter OPERATOR'S MANUAL Model SC480 1
Safety Information Understand and follow operating instructions carefully. A Warning identifies conditions and procedures that are dangerous to the user. A Caution identifies conditions and procedures that can cause damage to the Product or the equipment under test. ! WARNING To avoid possible electric shock, personal injury or death, follow these guidelines: • Use the meter only as specified in this manual; otherwise, the protection provided by the meter may be impaired.
flash from short circuits. Do not place magnet inside Category IV panel. Place it outside the panel instead. • CAUTION To protect yourself, think “Safety First”: • Voltages exceeding 30VAC or 60VDC pose a shock hazard so use caution. • Use appropriate personal protective equipment such as safety glasses, face shields, insulating gloves, insulating boots, and/or insulating mats.
Description Your SC480 is the essential clamp meter with wireless functionality for the HVACR professional. Send your electrical measurements directly to the Job Link® System mobile app. Leave the meter behind a closed blower door and view the current measurement on your mobile device. Help determine system efficiency by directly measuring power consumption (W) of the system. Use this value to inform your customer of energy saving measures you can take to help them save money on their energy bills.
Measurements Dial Buttons DC A RO ZE Sy nc °F °C Select H/M/m INRUSH Range Illuminate backlight SC660 OFF T1 COM 30V MAX AUTO OFF TYPE K TRUE RMS °F °C Deactivate autoranging and select the Select Range H/M/m SC660 range manually DC OA ER AUTO OFF nc Z °F °CT2 Cycle through displayed values on Select H/M/m L2 applicable switch positions L3 30V MAX TEMP Range CAT III 600V SC660 TRUE RMS TYPE K AUTO OFF 30V MAX T1 T2 COM 8 H/M/m Sy nc TYPE K DC A RO
Display Icons 10 Battery Life Monitor Auto Power Off Enabled High Voltage Warning (>30VAC/VDC) Manual Ranging Data Hold Maximum Minimum Inrush AAC Wireless ON to Job Link® mobile app Watts (Active Power) Power Factor Reactive Power Apparent Power Fahrenheit Celsius Continuity Test Diode Test Frequency (Hertz) Resistance Test (Ohms) Capacitance Test (farads) Microamps DC Nano Unit (10−9, one billionth) Micro Unit (10−6, one
Measurement Dial Volts AC (VAC) True RMS (50-400Hz) Test power lines (120 to 480VAC), test 24VAC going to controls and test for transformer failure. Ranges: 1000mV, 10V, 100V, 750V Resolution: 0.1mV Accuracy: ±(1.5% + 10) 50Hz to 60Hz ±(2.
Amps AC (AAC) True RMS (50-60Hz) Test isolated power lines. Press SELECT once on VAC/AAC/Hz position. Read AAC in upper display and VAC on the lower display at the same time. Ranges: 100A, 600A Resolution: 0.01A Crest factor: ≤ 3 Accuracy: ±(2.0% + 10) Minimum Input Current Range: >20 digits Overload Protection: 600AAC Jaw Opening: 1.2in (30 mm) Frequency (Hz) Through Clamp Measure Hz on variable frequency drive motors. Turn dial to VAC/AAC/ Hz and press SELECT twice.
MicroAmps DC (µADC) Test flame rectifier diodes on a heater control. Connect leads between flame sensor probe and control module. Turn heating unit on. When the flame is on, there should be a measurable µADC signal, typically under 10µADC. Compare measurement to manufacturer’s specification to determine if replacement is necessary. Ranges: 1000µA Resolution: 0.1µA Accuracy: ±(1.0% + 5) Volts burden: 5V Overload Protection: 600VDC or 600VAC rms Capacitance (MFD) Test motor start and run capacitors.
Resistance (Ω) Used for “ohming out” a compressor. A 0.01Ω resolution is useful to test the resistance between the terminal poles because the values are typically very low. Resistance is default test in thisHOLD switch position. For O Hz best practice, use a megger (Fieldpiece SMG5) to measure motor winding F ground. AAC insultion to F VAC VDC SEL MFD Ranges: 100Ω, 1000Ω, 10kΩ, 100kΩ, 1000kΩ, 10MΩ, 50MΩ HzResolution: 0.01ΩNCV C Accuracy: ±(1.0% + 15) 100Ω, ±(1.0% + 5) 1000Ω to 100kΩ, ±(1.
Temperature Plug any Type K thermocouple directly into the meter to measure temperature. Measure outdoor dry bulb temperature for target superheat while at the condensor with the Type K thermocouple input. Insulated cold junction is located inside the meter and allows for accurate measurements even in rapidly changing ambient temperatures (going from rooftop to freezer). No adapter is required. By default, °F will show on top display and °C on bottom display.
Power (Watts, VAr, VA, PF) Help determine system efficiency by measuring the power exerted by the system. The actual power consumed by the system is called Active Power and is measured in watts (W or kW). Reactive loads, inductors and capacitors, dissipate zero power, but they drop voltage and draw current giving the deceptive impression they do dissipate power. This is called Reactive Power and is measured in Volt-Amps-Reactive (VAr).
Phase Rotation Test (L1L2, L1L3) Connect 3-phase power lines in the correct order to the terminals of a motor to ensure the motor turns in the intended direction. Incorrect wiring can damage some equipment. The terminals on the motor are usually marked L1, L2, and L3; however, the wires supplying power usually are not. Perform a simple phase rotation test with two test leads to quickly identify the order of 3-phase power lines. Range: 80±5 VAC to 600VAC (50Hz to 80Hz) Resolution: 0.1V Accuracy: ±(1.
Phase Rotation Testing Tips 1 The measured voltage during phase rotation test must be >80.0±5VAC. If not, the phase rotation test can not be performed and “Err” will show on the top display. 2 After phase rotation test is complete, press SELECT button to begin a new phase rotation test. 3 Be sure to connect test leads to 3-phase voltage lines for at least 2 seconds until voltage reading holds on the bottom display 4 Phase rotation test cannot be performed on Hifrequency voltage signals.
Works with Job Link® System Do More with the Job Link® System Directly document critical electrical measurements at the job site, and add them to professional PDF reports. No separate transmitter required. Combine your new clamp meter with other Job Link System tools to create seamless reports. Show customers what needs to be done (Pre-work) and prove how that work helped (Post-work).
RUSH OFF Battery Replacement INRUSH Functions OFF Auto Power Off INRUSH DC A RO ZE °F °C DC A RO ZE °F °C Select Press to cycle throughTRUE Hold, Maximum, RMS AUTO OFF SC660 minimum, or real-time measurements.
Certifications and Module IDs UL 61010-1, Third Edition EN61010-1, EN61010-2-032 EN61010-2-033, EMC EN61326-1 RCM (N22675) WEEE FCC ID: 2ALHR005 Restrictions of Hazardous Substances Compliant IC: Industry Canada 22518-BT005 IFETEL: Federal Telecom Institute RCPFI2A19-0287 CATIV 600V, CATIII 1000V or above. Included test leads are gold-plated and have removable safety caps.
FCC Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
IFETEL Statement La operación de este equipo está sujeta a las siguientes dos condiciones: (1) es posible que este equipo o dispositivo no cause interferencia perjudicial y (2) este equipo o dispositivo debe aceptar cualquier interferencia, incluyendo la que pueda causar su operación no deseada.
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