What Is A Digital Clamp Meter?
Digital clamp meters are popular tools used by electricians and electrical contractors to obtain measurements from:
- industrial controls and equipment
- electrical systems; and
- commercial HVAC systems.
This article further defines what digital clamp meters are, lists their benefits, then highlights some typical product examples, including notable features and applications.
What Is A Digital Clamp Meter?
A digital clamp meter is an electrical test tool that combines a digital multimeter with a current sensor. Each device comprises a handheld meter with a digital screen and an attached hinged jaw. The jaw clamps around cables, wires or other conductors at any point in an electrical system to determine the amperage inductively.
Key Benefits of a Digital Clamp Meter
Digital clamp meters measure the current in a circuit safely, quickly and conveniently:
- without cutting wires, disconnecting or de-energising an electrical system; and
- over an amperage range of at least 0A to 100A. (Many models are capable of measuring up to 600A).
Digital Clamp Meter Uses
Electricians and electrical contractors use digital clamp meters on industrial equipment, electrical systems in commercial and residential settings, and commercial/industrial HVAC/R applications.
Common uses include:
- Installation: Digital clamp meters troubleshoot installation issues and perform final tests before commissioning a system.
- Service and Maintenance: Preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, analysing and repairing identified issues.
Digital Clamp Meter Examples
400A AC/DC TRUE RMS DIGITAL CLAMP METER W. TEMP
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DETACHABLE 200A TRMS AC/DC CLAMP METER
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Clamp Meter True Rms 1000a Push Switch
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Amprobe DGC-1000A Clamp Ground Resistance Tester
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Conclusion
Digital clamp meters offer a safe, fast and convenient way to measure electrical current in a circuit without the need to cut wires or disconnect a system.
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