Kew Snap: Instruction Manual
Kew Snap: Instruction Manual
Kew Snap: Instruction Manual
# WARNING
⃝R ead through and understand instructions contained in this
manual before starting using the instrument.
⃝S ave and keep the manual handy to enable quick reference
whenever necessary.
⃝Be sure to use the instrument only in its intended applications
and to follow measurement procedures described in the manual.
⃝Be sure to understand and follow all safety instructions contained
in the manual.
Failure to follow the above instructions may cause injury,
instrument damage and/or damage to equipment under test
Kyoritsu is by no means liable for any damage resulting from the
instrument in contradiction to this cautionary note.
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The symbol # indicated on the instrument means that the user
must refer to related parts in the manual for safe operation of the
instrument.
Be sure to carefully read the instructions following each # symbol
in this manual.
# DANGER is reserved for conditions and actions that are likely
to cause serious or fatal injury.
# WARNING is reserved for conditions and actions that can cause
serious or fatal injury.
# CAUTION is reserved for conditions and actions that can cause
minor injury or instrument damage.
Following symbols are used on the instrument and in the instruction
manual. Attention should be paid to each symbol to ensure your safety.
This symbol is marked where the user must refer to the
# instruction manual so as not to cause personal injury or
instrument damage.
Indicates an instrument with double or reinforced insulation.
Indicates that this instrument can clamp on bare conductors
when measuring a voltage corresponding to the applicable
Measurement category, which is marked next to this symbol.
Indicates AC (Alternating Current).
Indicates DC (Direct Current).
Indicates AC and DC.
# DANGER
⃝Never make measurement on a circuit in the following categories;
Measurement category Ⅳ (CAT Ⅳ) : over AC/DC600V
Measurement category Ⅲ (CAT Ⅲ)or lower : over AC750V/DC1000V
⃝D o not make measurement when thunder is rumbling. Stop
measurement and take off the instrument from the object under test.
⃝D o not attempt to make measurement in the presence of
flammable gasses, fumes, vapor or dust. Otherwise, the use of the
instrument may cause sparking, which can lead to an explosion.
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⃝The transformer jaws are made of metal and their tips are not
insulated.
Where equipment under test has exposed conductive parts, be
especially careful about the hazard of possible shorting. Not
following this instruction may can danger to the user.
⃝Never attempt to use the instrument if its surface or your hand is wet.
⃝D o n o t e x c e e d t h e m a x i m u m a l l o w a b l e i n p u t o f a n y
measurement range.
⃝N ever open the battery compartment cover when making
measurement.
⃝Never try to make measurement if any abnormal conditions, such
as broken Transformer jaws or case is noted.
⃝To avoid electrical shock by touching the equipment under test or
its surroundings, be sure to wear insulated protective gear.
⃝The instrument is to be used only in its intended applications
or conditions. Otherwise, safety functions equipped with the
instrument doesn't work, and instrument damage or serious
personal injury may be caused.
⃝Keep your fingers and hands behind the barrier and protective
fingerguard during measurement.
# WARNING
⃝A dhere to local and national safety codes. Individual protective
equipment must be used to prevent shock and arc blast injury where
hazardous live conductors are exposed.
⃝Never attempt to make any measurement, if the instrument has any
structural abnormality such as cracked case and exposed metal part.
⃝D o not turn the Function Selector switch with test leads
connected to the instrument.
⃝Do not install substitute parts or make any modification to the
instrument. Return the instrument to your distributor for repair or
recalibration.
⃝Do not try to replace the batteries if the surface of the instrument is wet.
⃝Always switch off the instrument before opening the battery
compartment cover for battery replacement.
⃝Always be sure to keep your fingers and hands behind the Safety
barrier.
(see ⑯ of 4. Instrument Layout) Otherwise, user may be exposed to
the danger of electrical shock.
⃝Always attach the Cap onto the tip metal parts when using the test lead
in the Measurement Category III. (CAT III) or higher environments.
When the test leads are connected to the instrument, the lower
category (voltage) either of them belongs to is applied.
⃝Stop using the test lead if the outer jacket is damaged and the
inner metal or color jacket is exposed.
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# CAUTION
⃝M ake sure that the Function Selector switch is set to an
appropriate position before making measurement.
⃝Always make sure to insert each plug of the test leads fully into
the appropriate terminal on the instrument.
⃝Be sure to set the Function Selector switch to the "OFF" position
after use. When the instrument will not be in use for a long period
of time, place it in storage after removing the batteries.
⃝D o not expose the instrument to the direct sun, extreme
temperatures or dew fall.
⃝Use a damp cloth and detergent for cleaning the instrument. Do
not use abrasives or solvents.
⃝Take sufficient care not to apply shock such as drop. Otherwise,
precisely adjusted Transformer jaws will be damaged.
⃝B e careful not to pinch some foreign substances with the
Transformer jaw tips.
⃝Measurement categories (Over-voltage categories)
To ensure safe operation of measuring instruments, IEC 61010
establishes safety standards for various electrical environments,
categorized as O to CAT IV, and called measurement categories.
Higher-numbered categories correspond to electrical environments
with greater momentary energy, so a measuring instrument
designed for CAT III environments can endure greater momentary
energy than one designed for CAT II.
O : Circuits which are not directly connected to the mains
power supply.
CAT II : Electrical circuits of equipment connected to an AC
electrical outlet by a power cord.
CAT III : Primary electrical circuits of the equipment connected
directly to the distribution panel, and feeders from the
distribution panel to outlets.
CAT IV : The circuit from the service drop to the service entrance,
and to the power meter and primary overcurrent
protection device (distribution panel).
O: Device which is
not directly
connected to the
mains power supply
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2. Features
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3. Specifications
Measuring Ranges and Accuracy (at 23±5℃, 45 to 85%RH)
DC Current
Range Measuring Ranges Accuracy
400A 0 to ±399.9A
±1.5%rdg±2dgt
2000A 0 to ±1999A
AC Current
Range Measuring Ranges Accuracy
±1.5%rdg±2dgt(50/60Hz)
400A 0 to 399.9A ±3.0%rdg±4dgt(40∼500Hz)
±5.0%rdg±4dgt(500∼1kHz)
±1.5%rdg±2dgt(50/60Hz)
0 to 1000A ±3.0%rdg±4dgt(40∼500Hz)
2000A ±5.0%rdg±4dgt(500∼1kHz)
1001 to 1999A ±3.0%rdg±2dgt(50/60Hz)
Resistance (Auto-ranging)
Range Measuring Ranges Accuracy
400Ω 0 to 399.9Ω
±1.5%rdg±2dgt
4000Ω 150 to 3999Ω
Resistance (Fixed)
Range Measuring Ranges Accuracy
400Ω 0 ∼ 399.9Ω ±1.5%rdg±2dgt (Buzzer beeps at 50±35Ω of less)
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OUTPUT Voltage (Output impedance: about 10kΩ)
Range DC Output Voltages Input Currents Accuracy
400A 0 to 400.0mV 0 to 400A ±1.5%rdg±3mV
DC
2000A 0 to 200.0mV 0 to 2000A ±1.5%rdg±3mV
400A 0 to 400.0mV 0 to 400A ±1.5%rdg±3mV(50/60Hz)
±3.0%rdg±3mV(40∼500Hz)
AC 0 to 100.0mV 0 to 1000A
2000A ±5.0%rdg±3mV(500∼1kHz)
100.1 to 200.0mV 1001 to 2000A ±3.0%rdg±3mV(50/60Hz)
*Electromagnetic compatibility (EN 61000-4-3)
:RF field strength = <= 1V/ m, total accuracy = specified accuracy
:RF field strength =3V/m, total accuracy = specified accuracy +1% of range
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⃝Power Source : Two R6P(DC1.5V) batteries or equivalent
⃝Current Consumption : Approx. 9mA max
⃝Sleep function : Automatically switches to the Sleep mode
in about 10 minutes after the last switch or
button operation (current consumption in
the Sleep mode: about 20μA)
⃝Safety Standard : IEC61010-1,IEC61010-2-032,IEC61010-2-033,
IEC 61010-031 pollution degree 2
overvoltage CAT Ⅳ 600V
overvoltage CAT Ⅲ 1000V
⃝EMC : EN 61326-1
: EN 61326-2-2
: EN 55011
⃝RoHS : EN 50581
⃝Overload Protection : AC/DC current ranges 2400A AC/DC for 10sec
AC/DC voltage ranges 1200V AC/DC for 10sec
Resistance ranges 600V AC/DC for 10sec
⃝Withstand Voltage : 6720V AC for 5 seconds
(between electrical circuit and housing
cases or metal parts of jaws)
⃝Insulation Resistanc : 10MΩ or greater at 1000V
(between electrical circuit and housing
cases or, metal parts of jaws)
⃝Conductor Size : Approx. 55mm diameter max
⃝Dimensions : 250(L)×105(W)×49 (D)㎜
⃝Weight : Approx 530g
⃝Accessories : Test leads M-7107A …………1set
: R6P batteries …………………… 2
: Carrying case M-9094 ………… 1
: Instruction manual ……………… 1
⃝Accessories : Multi-Tran M-8008
: Output Lead M-7256
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4. Instrument Layout
① ⑯
④ ③
⑧
⑤
⑦
⑥
⑨ ⑬
⑩ ⑪⑫ ⑭
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⑤AC/DC Button
Used to switch the instrument between the AC and DC modes.
The instrument is set to the AC mode when it is powered on.
Press this button to select the DC mode.
⑥Mode Button
A press of this button on a current or voltage range turns the
instrument to the MAX measurement mode with shown on
the display. Press the button again to exit the MAX mode.
A press of the button on the resistance range turns the instrument
to the continuity check mode with symbol shown on the
display. In this mode, the buzzer beeps when the reading is about
50Ω or less. Press the button again to exit the continuity check
mode.
⑦Zero ADJ./RESET Button
Used for zero adjustment on 400A DC range or for resetting
the reading in the MAX mode. symbol is shown on the
display when zero adjustment is enabled on 400A DC range.
(Zero adjustment is available only on 400A DC range. )
⑧LCD Display
Field effect type of liquid crystal display with maximum counts
of 3999 and microprocessor-controlled annunciators and the
decimal point.
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⑨Terminal Cover
Used to enclose the input terminals (COM and V/Ω) when the
OUTPUT terminal is in use, thus avoiding accidental application
of voltage to the instrument.
⑩OUTPUT Terminal (for current measurement only)
Provides DC voltage in proportion to the reading on an AC or
DC current range. The voltage is used for such purposes as long
term monitoring with a recorder or other recording devices. This
terminal cannot be accessed on a voltage or resistance range.
⑪COM Terminal
Accepts the black test lead for voltage or resistance measurement.
⑫V/Ω Terminal
Accepts the red test lead for voltage or resistance measurement.
⑬Safety Hand Strap
Prevents the instrument from slipping off the hand curing use.
⑭Test Leads (M-7107A)
Connect to COM and V/Ω Terminal terminals for resistance
measurement.
⑮Barrier (2003A) and protective fingerguard (M-7107A)
It is a part providing protection against electrical shock and
ensuring the minimum required air and creepage distances.
⑯Test Lead Cap
Uncapped condition for CAT II environment
Capped condition for CAT III/ IV environments
The Cap shuld be firmly attached to the probes.
Protective fingerguard
Cap
When the instrument and the test lead are combined and used
together, whichever lower category either of them belongs to will be
applied.
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5. Preparation for Measurement
NOTE
The Sleep function automatically turns the instrument off in a
certain period of time after the last switch operation. Therefore, the
display may be blank with the Function Selector switch set to a
position other than "OFF".
To operate the instrument in this case, set the switch back to the
"OFF" position, then to the desired position, or press any button. If
the display still blanks, the batteries have exhausted. Replace the
batteries.
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6. Measurement
# DANGER
⃝To avoid electric shock, never make measurement on a circuit in
the following categories;
Measurement category Ⅳ(CAT Ⅳ) : over AC/DC600V
Measurement category Ⅲ(CAT Ⅲ)or lower : over AC750V/DC1000V
⃝Do not make measurement with the battery compartment cover
removed from the instrument.
⃝Do not make current measurement with the test leads connected
to the instrument.
⃝K eep your fingers and hands behind the barrier during
measurement.
a. Set the Function Selector switch to the "400A" position and press
the AC/DC button to select the DC mode. "DC" should be shown on
the upper left corner of the display.
b. With the transformer jaws closed without clamping them onto the
conductor, press the Zero ADJ. button for about one second to zero
adjust the display. (The Zero ADJ button is enabled only on 400A
DC range.) should be shown on the display.
c. Set the Function Selector switch to the position appropriate for the
order of the current under test.
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d. Press the trigger to open the transformer jaws and clamp them
onto the conductor under test and take the reading on the display
NOTE
◇During current measurement, keep the transformer jaws fully
closed. Otherwise, accurate measurement cannot be made. The
maximum measurable conductor size is 55mm in diameter.
◇When the current flows from the upside (the display side) to
the underside of the instrument, the polarity of the reading is
positive and vice versa.
◇The output voltage from the OUTPUT terminal may not reduce
to nil even if the display is zero adjusted with the Zero ADJ
button. In this case, make zero adjustment on the recorder or
other device that the output voltage is connected to.
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6-2 AC Current Measurement
# DANGER
⃝To avoid electric shock, never make measurement on a circuit in
the following categories;
Measurement category Ⅳ (CAT Ⅳ) : over AC600V
Measurement category Ⅲ (CAT Ⅲ) or lower : over AC750V
⃝Do not make measurement with the battery compartment cover
removed from the instrument.
⃝Do not make current measurement with the test leads connected
to the V/Ω and COM terminals
⃝K eep your fingers and hands behind the barrier during
measurement.
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6-3 DC Voltage Measurement
# DANGER
⃝To avoid electric shock, never make measurement on a circuit in
the following categories;
Measurement category Ⅳ (CAT Ⅳ) : over DC600V
Measurement category Ⅲ (CAT Ⅲ) or lower : over DC1000V
⃝Do not make measurement with the battery compartment cover
removed
⃝Keep your fingers and hands behind the protective fingerguard
during measurement.
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6-4 AC Voltage Measurement
# DANGER
⃝To avoid electric shock, never make measurement on a circuit in
the following categories;
Measurement category Ⅳ (CAT Ⅳ) : over AC600V
Measurement category Ⅲ (CAT Ⅲ) or lower : over AC750V
⃝Do not make measurement with the battery compartment cover
removed
⃝Keep your fingers and hands behind the protective fingerguard
during measurement.
a. Set the Function Selector switch to the "400V" or "750V" position.
If the instrument is in the DC mode, press the AC/DC button once
to select the AC mode. (The instrument is set to the AC mode
when it is powered on.) The "AC" should be shown on the upper
left corner of the display.
b. Slide the terminal cover to the left. Plug the red test lead into the
V/Ω terminal and the black test lead into the COM terminal.
c. Connect the tip of the test leads to the circuit under test. Take the
reading on the display.
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6-5 Resistance Measurement
# DANGER
⃝N ever try to make measurement on a circuit that is not
deenergized.
⃝Do not make measurement with the battery compartment cover
removed.
⃝Keep your fingers and hands behind the protective fingerguard
during measurement.
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6-6 Continuity Check (Fixed 4000 range)
# DANGER
⃝Never try to make measurement on a circuit that is not de live.
⃝Do not make measurement with the battery compartment cover
removed.
⃝Keep your fingers and hands behind the protective fingerguard
during measurement.
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6-7 MAX Measurement (Response time: 400ms)
The MAX measurement mode is used to display a maximum
reading over a certain period of time. This function is available on
all ranges other than Ω ranges.
# DANGER
⃝Never make measurement on a circuit in the following categories;
Measurement category Ⅳ (CAT Ⅳ) : over AC/DC600V
Measurement category Ⅲ (CAT Ⅲ) or lower : over AC750/DCI000V
⃝Do not make measurement with the battery compartment cover
removed.
⃝Do not make measurement with the test leads connected to the
instrument.
⃝K eep your fingers and hands behind the barrier during
measurement.
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7. Other Functions
7-1 Sleep Function
NOTE
The instrument consumes small amount of current in the Sleep
(power-down) mode. Make sure to turn the Function Selector switch
to the "OFF" position, when the instrument is not in use.
NOTE
◇The Sleep function is disabled while the output plug is
inserted into the OUTPUT terminal. When the output plug is
disconnected from the terminal, the Sleep function is enabled in
about 10 minutes.
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7-2 Data Hold Function
This is a function used to freeze the measured value on the display.
Press the Data Hold button to freeze the reading. The reading will
be held regardless of the subsequent variation of current, voltage or
resistance under test. is shown on the upper right comer of the
display.
To exit the Data Hold mode, press the Data Hold button again.
NOTE
◇The Data Hold mode is disabled when the instrument switches to
the Sleep mode.
◇The Data Hold function is disabled in the MAX measurement
mode.
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7-3 OUTPUT Terminal (For current measurement only)
# DANGER
⃝Never make measurement on a circuit in the following categories;
Measurement category Ⅳ(CAT Ⅳ) : over AC/DC600V
Measurement category Ⅲ(CAT Ⅲ) or lower : over AC750V/DC1000V
⃝Do not make measurement with the battery compartment cover
removed.
⃝Never apply voltage to the OUTPUT terminal.
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◇In the DC mode, the output voltage from the OUTPUT terminal
may not reduce to nil even if the display is zero adjusted with
the Zero ADJ button. In this case, make zero adjustment on the
recorder or other device that the output voltage is connected to.
◇The Sleep function is disabled while the output plug is
inserted into the OUTPUT terminal. When the output plug is
disconnected from the terminal, the Sleep function is enabled in
about 10 minutes.
◇Set the appropriate sensitivity on the recorder or other recording
device. See section 3 for output voltage specifications.
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8. Battery Replacement
# WARNING
⃝To avoid electric shock hazard, make sure to set the Function
Selector switch to "OFF" and remove the test leads from the
instrument before trying to replace batteries
CAUTION
⃝Do not mix new and old batteries.
⃝Make sure to install batteries in correct polarity as indicated in
the battery compartment.
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9. Optional Accessories
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10. Disposing the Product
Product Category
With reference to the equipment types in the WEEE directive
Annex 1, this product is classified as a "Monitoring and Control
instrumentation" product.
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MEMO
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MEMO
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DISTRIBUTOR
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