User's Manual

3 Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of the FLIR CM78 True RMS Clamp/DMM with
infrared thermometer and Bluetooth METERLiNK®.
This meter is supplied in the METERLiNK® kit and includes a Bluetooth module
designed for use with FLIR infrared cameras. The combination of a clamp meter
and an infrared (IR) camera is used for electrical power measurement, analysis,
and documentation.
The FLIR CM78 measurement functions include AC/DC voltage, AC/DC current,
resistance, capacitance, frequency, diode test, continuity, type k thermocouple
temperature plus non-contact IR temperature.
Proper use and care of this meter will provide many years of reliable service.
3.1 Key features
• True RMS current and voltage measurements.
• Multimeter functions include AC/DC voltage, resistance, capacitance, fre-
quency, diode, and continuity.
• 42 mm (1.7″) jaw opening for conductors up to 400 mm
2
(750 MCM) or two
240 mm
2
(500 MCM).
• 4000–count backlit display.
• Built-in non-contact IR thermometer with laser pointer.
• Features include data hold, minimum/maximum, and auto power off.
• METERLiNK® Bluetooth transmitter wirelessly transmits voltage and current
readings to selected FLIR thermal imaging IR cameras, to incorporate meter
readings with thermal images.
• Complete with CAT IV-1000V Professional Test Leads, 6 x AAA.
• FLIR CM78 METERLiNK® for Android app for remote meter reading.
• Safety Category Rating: CAT IV-600V, CAT III-1000V
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