DCM300E Earth Leakage General Description

Clamp Meter The DCM300E is a rugged

lightweight pocket size clamp meter
The two position mode switch
provides 4 ranges; 30 mA, 300 mA,
designed to measure a.c. earth 30 A and 300 A, with minimum
Safety Warnings
leakage currents. This enables earth resolution of 0,01 mA on the 30 mA
• Do not take measurements beyond maximum selected range. leakage faults to be detected and range.
• Take extreme care and keep hands behind the hand guard located without having to isolate and To conserve battery power, Auto
when taking measurements above 30 V RMS. disconnect circuit wiring. Additionally, shut off operates after a period of
• Do not operate the instrument with the battery cover removed. the DCM300E measures a.c. 10 minutes of inactivity by the
• Do not operate the instrument if any part of it is damaged. circuit currents up to 300 Amps. instrument. The instrument can be
• Do not operate the instrument in environments subject to high Powered by two LR44 or SR44 cells, switched back on by selecting Off
temperature, damp, humidity or excessive vibration. the instrument design takes full and then On again.
• Safety Warnings must be read and understood before the advantage of microprocessor
instrument is used, and observed during use. technology and features a clear 31⁄2
digit LCD combining digital and bar-
graph analogue readings.
NOTE
THE INSTRUMENT MUST ONLY BE USED BY SUITABLY TRAINED AND COMPETENT PERSONS

Features and Controls

Mode Selector Switch (mA / A) On / Off Switch 31⁄2 Digit LCD Display
Tactile Handguard
Transducer Jaws

Wrist Strap point

Battery Cover Screw

Jaw Guard The correct size screw
must be used and
fitted to ensure battery
Jaw Opening Lever Data Hold Switch cover security, and
safe operation.

Measurement of Leakage Current Measurement of Line Current Battery Replacement

Earth Conductors Single phase or 3 phase 1) Set the range selector switch to 1) When the symbol
1) Set the range selector switch to conductors the 30 /300 mA position. appears on the display, the two
the 30 /300 mA position. 1) Set the range selector switch to 2) Set the Power switch to On. 1,5 V button cells must be
the 30 /300 mA position. replaced.
2) Switch the DCM300E Off.
2) Set the Power switch to On. 3) Ensure that the Data hold
3) Ensure that the Data hold 2) Set the Power switch to On. switch is Off. is not
switch is Off. is not 3) Ensure that the Data hold displayed. 3) Loosen the small cross head
displayed. switch is Off. is not 4) Clamp the jaws around one screw securing the battery
displayed. conductor of the circuit under cover, and remove the cover.
4) Clamp the jaws around the Take care not to lose the
earth conductor. 4) Clamp the jaws around the two test.
small screw.
5) If necessary, press the Data single phase conductors, or the 5) If necessary, press the Data
3 conductors in the case of 3 hold switch. is displayed. 4) Remove both exhausted cells
hold switch. is displayed. and carefully fit two new cells
phase. 6) Take the reading from the
6) Take the reading from the into the recess. Position both
Digital and/or Bar-graph display. 5) If necessary, press the Data Digital and/or Bar-graph display. cells +ve side up.
hold switch. is displayed.
5) Replace the battery
6) Take the reading from the compartment cover and re-
Digital and/or Bar-graph display. secure with the small cross
head screw.
Specification Repair and Warranty
Display: 31⁄2 digit L.C.D. The instrument circuit contains static sensitive devices, and care must be
Maximum Indication: 3200. taken in handling the printed circuit board. If the protection of an instrument
has been impaired it should not be used, and be sent for repair by suitably
Over Range Indication: trained and qualified personnel. The protection is likely to be impaired if, for
Data Hold Indication: example, the instrument shows visible damage, fails to perform the intended
Low Battery Indication: 2.5 V ~ 2,7 V measurements, has been subjected to prolonged storage under
Auto Shut-Off: Operates after approximately 10 minutes unfavourable conditions, or has been exposed to severe transport stresses.
of instrument inactivity.
New Instruments are Guaranteed for 1 Year from the Date of Purchase
Accuracy: 50 / 60 Hz at 23 °C ± 5 °C and 80% R H
by the User.
non condensing.
Range Min. Resolution Accuracy Note: Any unauthorized prior repair or adjustment will automatically
invalidate the Warranty.
30 / 300 mA 0,1 mA ± 1,2% of reading ± 5 digits.
30 / 300A 0,01 mA 0 - 200A ± 1,2% of reading ± 5 digits. Instrument Repair and Spare Parts
For service requirements for MEGGER® Instruments contact :-
200 - 250A - 3,0% of reading ± 5 digits.
AVO INTERNATIONAL or AVO INTERNATIONAL
250 - 300A ± 5,0% of reading ± 5 digits. Archcliffe Road 510 Township Line Road
Dover Bluebell
Limitation of Circuit Voltage: Less than 600 V a.c.
Kent, CT17 9EN PA 19422-2795
Sampling Time: Digital - Approx 2 x per second. England U.S.A.
Analogue - Approx 12 x per second. Tel: +44 (0) 1304 502243 Tel: +1 (215) 646-9200
Operating Temperature: 0˚C -40˚C, <80% RH (Non Fax: +44 (0) 1304 207342 Fax: +1 (215) 643-7215
condensation). or an approved repair company.
Storage Temperature: -10˚C -60˚C, <70% RH (Non condensation).
Approved Repair Companies
Power Source: 2 x 1,5 V Button battery type LR44
A number of independent instrument repair companies have been approved
for repair work on most MEGGER® instruments, using genuine MEGGER®
or SR44.
Power Consumption: Approx 5 mW. spare parts. Consult the Appointed Distributor / Agent regarding spare parts,
Battery Life: Typically 50 hours. repair facilities and advice on the best course of action to take.
Flash Test: 3700 V a.c. / 1 minute max (Between CT
core and housing). Returning an Instrument for Repair
Safety: Meets the requirements for double insulation to IEC 1010-2-032, If returning an instrument to the manufacturer for repair, it should be sent
IEC1010-1 (1995), EN 61010-1 (1995) installation Category II*, freight pre-paid to the appropriate address. A copy of the Invoice and of the
600 Volts phase to earth, Category III** 300 V phase to earth, packing note should be sent simultaneously by airmail to expedite clearance
500 Volts phase to phase. through Customs. A repair estimate showing freight return and other
E.M.C: The instrument meets EN 50081-1 and EN 50082-1 (1992). charges will be submitted to the sender, if required, before work on the
instrument commences.
Jaw Opening Capability: 40 mm diameter.
Dimensions: 64 mm x 176 mm x 23 mm Symbols used on the instrument:

Weight: Approximately 125 gm. Caution: Refer to accompanying notes.

Cleaning: Wipe with a clean cloth damped with soapy water or Isopropyl
Alcohol (IPA). Equipment protected hroughout by Double Insulation (Class II).
* Relates to transient overvoltage likely to be found in portable equipment
and appliances. Equipment complies with EU Directives
** Relates to transient overvoltage likely to be found in fixed installation
wiring.

AVO INTERNATIONAL
Archcliffe Road 510 Township Line Road 561 S.Westmoreland Road
Dover Bluebell Dallas
Kent, CT17 9EN. PA 19422-2795 TX 75237-1017
England. U.S.A. U.S.A.
Tel: +44 (0) 1304 502100 Tel: +1 (215) 646-9200 Tel: +1 (8oo) 723-2861 (U.S.A. only)
Fax: +44 (0) 1304 207342 Fax: +1 (215) 643-2670 Tel: +1 (214) 330-3203 (International)
Fax: +1 (214) 337-3038
The company reserves the right to change the specification or design without prior notice
MEGGER is the registered Trade Mark of AVO INTERNATIONAL LIMITED. This data uses the comma as the decimal marker to align with general European usage
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