377/377 FC

378/378 FC
Clamp Meter

Users Manual

January 2021
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 Table of Contents

Title Page

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Contact Fluke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Before You Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Terms to Know. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Fluke Connect™ (377 FC/378 FC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Radio Frequency Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Fluke Connect™ Mobile App . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Features/Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Auto Power Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Backlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Power-On Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Basic Measurements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Hazardous Voltage Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
FieldSense™ Measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
FieldSense AC Current, Voltage, and Frequency. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
L1-L2-L3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Power Quality Indicator (378/378 FC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

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AC/DC Voltage Measurement with Test Leads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Resistance/Continuity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Capacitance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
DC Current . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
iFlex Probe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Measurement Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Display Hold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
MIN/MAX/AVG Measurements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Inrush Current . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Data Logging (377 FC/378 FC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Clear Memory (377 FC/378 FC). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Firmware Update (377 FC/378 FC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Firmware Version . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
How to Clean the Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Environmental . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

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Introduction The Clamp measures true-rms ac current and voltage, dc current
and voltage, inrush current, resistance, capacitance, frequency,
The Fluke 377, 377 FC, 378, and 378 FC Current Clamp (the and dc millivolts.
Clamp or Product) provides:
The included iFlex (detachable, flexible current-probe) expands
• display with two simultaneous measurements (current and
the measurement range to 2500 A ac. The iFlex allows
voltage)
measurements of awkward sized conductors and improved wire
• grounding with a single lead access.
• live measurements with no circuit downtime
The illustrations in this manual show the 378 FC.
• non-contact voltage measurement with Power Quality
Indicator Table 1 is a list of features available for each model.
• wireless connectivity to smartphone for work-orders and
reporting integration with Fluke Connect™ app
Table 1. Features by Model

Model 377 378 377 FC 378 FC

BLE for Fluke Connect™ App • •

Power Quality Indicator • •
Phase Rotation Fluke Connect App Only Fluke Connect App Only
Sequential phase: non-contact voltage
measurement
• • • •
Phase-to-phase voltage calculation • • • •
True RMS • • • •
Logging • •

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Contact Fluke Safety Information

Fluke Corporation operates worldwide. For local contact General safety information is in the printed Safety Information
information, go to our website: www.fluke.com. document that ships with the Product and at www.fluke.com. More
To register your product, view, print, or download the latest manual specific safety information is listed where applicable.
or manual supplement, go to our website.
Specifications
Fluke Corporation
P.O. Box 9090 Complete specifications are at www.fluke.com. See the
Everett, WA 98206-9090 377/377 FC / 378/378 FC Product Specifications.
+1-425-446-5500
[email protected]

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Before You Start

Table 2 is a list of items included with the Product. Use Table 3 to
order additional accessories.
Table 2. Standard Equipment

1 7
5
2
4

Item Model Number Description

 varies Clamp Meter

 i2500-18 iFlex Flexible Current Probe 18 in (48 cm)

 TPAK Hanging Kit

 AC285 Alligator Clip (black)

 TL224 Insulated Test Lead Set

 TP175 Test Probe Set

 37x Carry Case

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Table 3. Accessories

Model Number Description

C550 Tool Bag

AC87 Heavy-Duty Bus Bar Clip Set (one pair: red and black)
AC89 Heavy-Duty Insulation Piercing Test Clip
TL27 Heavy Duty Test Lead Set
TL75 Hard Point Test Lead Set (one pair: red and black)

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Terms to Know Fluke Connect uses low-power 802.15.4 wireless radio technology
Use this section to familiarize yourself with these terms that are to connect the Clamp with an app on your smartphone or tablet.
unique to this Product. The wireless radio does not cause interference with Clamp
measurements.
FieldSense™ Technology/Non-contact voltage (NCV)
Measurement. Voltage measurements by capacitive sensing Radio Frequency Data
technology that completes galvanic isolation. This technology uses Note
capacitive sensors for measuring AC voltages through non- Changes or modifications to the wireless 2.4 GHz
galvanic contact, coupled with a Hall Effect jaw that allows radio not expressly approved by Fluke Corporation
simultaneous current measurements. It enables minimizing could void the user’s authority to operate the
voltage probes connections, therefore reducing hazardous equipment.
situations and saving setup-up time, and circuit or machine For complete information about radio frequency data, go to
downtime. Fluke-developed icon for FieldSense technology is U. www.fluke.com/manuals and search for “Radio Frequency Data
Class A”.
L1-L2-L3. L1, L2, and L3 (or Line 1, Line 2, and Line 3) is a
common naming convention for the wires in three-phase SIMPLIFIED EU DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
alternating current (ac) systems. The Clamp features a sequential Hereby, Fluke declares that the radio equipment contained in this
line-to-ground measurement that results in a calculated line-to-line Product is in compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU. The full text of
voltage measurement. This voltage measurement is an indication the EU declaration is available at the following internet address:
that the three-phase system is, or is not, working as expected. www.fluke.com/declaration-of-conformity
Power Factor. Power factor (PF) is the ratio of working power, Fluke Connect™ Mobile App
measured in kilowatts (kW), to apparent power, measured in
The Fluke Connect™ app works with Apple and Android mobile
kilovolt amperes (kVA). PF expresses the ratio of true power used
products. The app is available for download to your smart device
in a circuit to the apparent power delivered to the circuit.
from the Apple App Store and Google Play.
Fluke Connect™App. Fluke Connect is a system that wirelessly To use the Fluke Connect app:
connects your Clamp with an app on your smartphone or tablet.
1. Open the Fluke Connect app on your device.
THD. The total harmonic distortion is a measurement of the 2. Turn on the Clamp.
harmonic distortion present in a signal and is defined as the ratio
of the sum of the powers of all harmonic components to the power 3. Push F to activate the radio on the Clamp. E shows on the
of the fundamental frequency. display.
4. On your smartphone, go to Settings > Bluetooth.
Fluke Connect™ (377 FC/378 FC)
5. Verify that Bluetooth is turned on.
Fluke Connect™ software (may not be available in all regions)
supports the Clamp to wirelessly connect to a mobile app. The app 6. Go to the Fluke Connect App and in the list of connected
shows the measurements and other data on your smartphone or Fluke tools, select 377 FC/378 FC.
tablet display. You can share this data with your team and save You can now take, save, and share measurements with the
collected measurements and calculations to the Fluke Connect app. Go to www.flukeconnect.com for more information about
Cloud. how to use the app.

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Battery Figure 1. Batteries

XW Warning
To prevent personal injury and for safe operation
of the Product:
• The battery door must be closed and locked
before you operate the Product.
• Remove all probes, test leads, and accessories
before the battery door is opened.
• Replace the batteries when the low battery
indicator shows to prevent incorrect
measurements.
• When batteries are changed, ensure that the
calibration seal in the battery compartment is
not damaged. If damaged, the Product may not
be safe to use. Return the Product to Fluke for
replacement of the seal.
W Caution AA
To prevent damage to the battery:
• Repair the Product before use if the battery
leaks.
• Do not expose battery to heat sources or high-
temperature environments such as an
unattended vehicle in the sun.
• Always operate in the specified temperature
range.
• Do not incinerate the Product and/or battery.

The Product ships with the batteries installed. To replace batteries,

see Figure 1.

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Features/Controls
Table 4 is a list of features and controls.

Table 4. Feature/Control Descriptions

Item Description

 Jaw with FieldSense™ technology U

 Tactile Barrier
1

 Hold

 Control Knob

 Display
2 377/378: @ turn on/turn off the backlight.
 377 FC/378 FC: B extends the function selection to yellow items on the control
3
12 knob. Push >2 s. to turn on/turn off the backlight.

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 Volts/Ohm input terminal

 Common terminal
Min/Max/Avg for current, voltage, and frequency measurement functions.

5
Push >2 s. to turn on/turn off the L1-L2-L3 measurement function.
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INRUSH: push to enter inrush mode. Push a second time to exit inrush mode.
 Integration time is 100 ms.
Push >2 s. to start data logging function with the Fluke Connect mobile app.
10 6

377/378: B extends the function selection to yellow items on the control knob.
377 FC/378 FC: F turn on the Fluke Connect feature. F turns blue and flashes
9  when paired with the Fluke Connect mobile phone app. When on, push F to
save a measurement to the Fluke Connect mobile app. Push F >2 s. to turn off
8 7
the Fluke Connect feature.
 Jaw release

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Display
Table 5 is a list of the display annunciators.
Table 5. Display

Item Description

 Clamp senses a voltage ±30 V or a voltage overload (OL)

 L1, L2, L3 mode is active

 FieldSense™ measurement requires a ground connection

 Line-to-line measurement

 Jaw measurement

 iFlex measurement
6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13  Fluke Connect feature is on
14

15  FieldSense™ measurement
5  Remaining memory (377 FC/378 FC)
16  Inrush measurement
4
17
3  Log mode is active (377 FC/378 FC)
18
 Hold mode is active
19
2
 MinMax mode is active

1  Battery status
20  Min, Max, or Avg measurement indication

 Continuity indication

 Power Quality indication: PQR

 Current measurement

 Line-to-line calculation

 Voltage/resistance/capacitance/frequency measurement

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Power

Power Backlight
Two AA batteries supply power to the Clamp: The display on the Clamp includes a backlight that improves the
readability in dim work areas.
• To turn on the Clamp, rotate the control knob to a function.
FC models:
• To turn off the Clamp, rotate the control knob to OFF.
• Hold B for >2 seconds to turn on the backlight.
Auto Power Off
• Hold B for >2 seconds to turn off the backlight.
The Clamp automatically powers off after 20 minutes of no use. If
the Clamp automatically powers off, turn the control knob to OFF Non-FC models:
and then to a function to resume operation. • Push @ to toggle on/toggle off the backlight.
To disable auto power off, see Power-On Options. The backlight has an auto off feature that turns off the backlight
Note after 2 minutes of no use. To disable the auto off backlight feature,
see Power-On Options.
Auto power off is always disabled when you use the
Min/Max/Avg function.

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Power-On Options 4. Push M to change a setting.

Power-on options allow you to customize the controls:
Option Display
• Turn off/turn on audible beeper
Beeper Enabled bEEP On
• Turn off/turn on auto backlight
• Turn on/turn off auto power shutoff Beeper Disabled bEEP OFF
• Clear Logging Memory Auto Backlight On
8CLt On
• Set PQ Sensitivity Level (Backlight turns off after 2 minutes of no use)

To select a power-on option: Auto Backlight Off

8CLt OFF
(Backlight stays on)
1. Turn off the Clamp.
2. Push and hold e as you turn the control knob to V. Auto Power On AUtO On
(Clamp powers off after 20 minutes of no use)
The Clamp goes into the option mode.
Auto Power Off AUtO OFF
Note (Auto Power Off is disabled)
Anytime you release e the Clamp exits the option
Clear Logging Memory CLr
mode but retains any changes to the settings.
LEU HI
3. Push B to go through the options.
PQ Sensitivity LEU nmEd
LEU L0

5. Release e to exit the options mode.

All power-on options are canceled when you turn off the
Clamp with the exception of PQ Sensitivity setting.

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Basic Measurements

Basic Measurements Figure 2. Wire Placement

XW Warning
To prevent possible electrical shock, fire, or
personal injury: 3.3 mm Ø
• Hold the Product behind the tactile barrier.
• Do not measure current while the test leads are
in the input jacks.
Note L1 L2 L3

Exposure to severe mechanical shock may cause the

readings of the Product to not meet the specifications. 34 mm Ø
If the published accuracy is required, the Product
should be calibrated to verify proper operation after
such an event. See Service.

Hazardous Voltage Indicator

When the Clamp senses a voltage ±30 V or a voltage overload
(OL), Z shows on the display to tell you a hazardous voltage is at
the Clamp input.
FieldSense™ Measurement
FieldSense measurement, or non-contact voltage (NCV)
measurement, is ac voltage, current, and frequency measurement
with no electrical contact to live voltage. The Clamp display shows
The display shows C to indicate that the measurement is
the voltage and current measurements at the same time.
from the jaw. When the current measurement is <0.5 A, the
Note center dot in the icon flashes. For current measurements
All FieldSense measurements require a ground lead >0.5 A, the center dot in the icon is steady. The Aac display
connection. shows - - - when a measurement is <1 A.
Note
FieldSense AC Current, Voltage, and Frequency
Use B to toggle on/toggle off the Amps Hz function
To make the measurement:
shown in yellow at the control knob position.
1. Insert the ground lead into the COM input and attach the
alligator clip to ground. FieldSense technology is not intended to measure the
output of a variable-frequency drive (VFD) motor
2. Rotate the control knob to U.
controller. Use the V or Kcontrol knob position for
The display shows the U icon. this application.
3. Use the jaw release to open the jaw and position the Clamp
around the conductor. Close the jaw and make sure the wire
position is correct. See Figure 2.
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L1-L2-L3 When the x-y-z measurements are complete, use the Clamp to
Three-phase alternating current (ac) systems are universally used calculate the total voltage between each pair of conductors:
to distribute electrical power and to supply electricity directly to 1. Push M. The displays shows the total voltage between
high-power equipment. Use the Clamp to make sequential
L1 and L2.
line-to-ground measurements that result in calculated line-to-line
voltage measurements. These voltage measurements are an 2. Push M again to show the total voltage between
indication that the three-phase system is, or is not, working as L2 and L3.
expected.
3. Push M again to show the total voltage between
When you use the Fluke Connect mobile app, the Clamp also L3 and L1.
indicates the phase rotation as 1-2-3 or 3-2-1 in the three-phase
While in the line-to-line mode, you can review each line-to-ground
system.
measurement:
To setup:
1. Push M again to show the L1 measurement.
1. Turn the control knob to U.
2. Push M again to show the L2 measurement.
2. Connect the Clamp to ground with the ground lead.
3. Push M for >2 seconds. The Clamp is in the line-to-line 3. Push M again to show the L3 measurement.
mode and x-y-z shows on the display. To review L1-L2-L3 measurements, continue to push M and
To test: scroll through the measurements.

1. Position the Clamp jaw around the first conductor. To exit the line-to-line mode, push M for >2 seconds.
Wait for the measurement on the display to settle. You will
hear a beep and x shows on the display.
2. Move the Clamp jaw to the second conductor within
10 seconds.
Wait for the measurement on the display to settle. You will
hear a beep and y shows on the display.
3. Move the Clamp jaw to the next conductor within 10 seconds.
Wait for the measurement on the display to settle. You will
hear a beep and z shows on the display.

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Power Quality Indicator (378/378 FC) AC/DC Voltage Measurement with Test Leads
The Power Quality indicator shows that the ratio of the real power To measure ac or dc voltage:
compared to the apparent power or harmonic distortion is outside
1. Turn control knob to V or N.
the optimal range.
To setup: 2. Connect the black test lead to the COM terminal and the red
test lead to the VX terminal.
1. Turn the control knob to U.
3. Touch the probes to the test points of the circuit.
2. Connect the Clamp to ground with the ground lead.
The display shows the measurement.
If the total harmonic distortion or the power factor is outside
the optimal range, the related indicator shows on the display: Note
P Use B to toggle on/toggle off the mV function
Q shown in yellow at the control knob position.
R
Resistance/Continuity
Fluke Connect software supports the Power Quality indicator.
To measure resistance or continuity:
The Power Quality indicator sensitivity is adjustable:
1. Turn the control knob to D.
Sensitivity
Function 2. Remove power from the circuit to test.
High Medium Low 3. Connect the black test lead to the COM terminal and the red
PQ-Amps 10 % THD 25 % THD 50 % THD test lead to the VX terminal.
4. Touch the probes to the test points of the circuit.
PQ-Volts 8 % THD 10 % THD 15 % THD
The display shows the measurement.
PQ-PF 0.9 0.75 0.6
If the resistance is <30 Ω, the beeper sounds continuously to
For information about how to set the sensitivity, see Power-On indicate continuity. If the display shows OL, the circuit is open.
Options. To disable the beeper, see Power-On Options.

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Capacitance DC Current
The Clamp determines capacitance by charging a capacitor with a To measure dc current:
known current, measuring the resulting voltage, then calculating
the capacitance. 1. Turn control knob to Y.

Note 2. Push B to compensate for outside influences.

A good capacitor stores an electrical charge and may The display shows C to indicate that the measurement is
remain energized after power is removed. Before you from the jaw. When the current measurement is <0.5 A, the
touch the capacitor or make a measurement, turn all center dot in the icon flashes. For current measurements
power OFF, use the Clamp to confirm that power is >0.5 A, the center dot in the icon is steady.
OFF, and carefully discharge the capacitor by
connecting a resistor across the leads. Be sure to wear iFlex Probe
appropriate personal protective equipment. XW Warning

To test capacitance: To avoid electrical shock, do not apply or remove

from live hazardous conductors.
1. Turn the control knob to D.
The high-performance AC Flexible Current Probe uses the
2. Push B to shift to the t function. Rogowski principle for accurate, non-intrusive measurement of
3. Remove the capacitor from the circuit and discharge the sinusoidal, pulsed, and other complex waveforms. The flexible and
capacitor. lightweight measuring head allows quick and easy installation in
hard-to-reach areas and works well with large conductors.
4. Connect the black test lead to the COM terminal and the red
To use the iFlex Probe:
test lead to the VX terminal.
1. Connect the iFlex Probe to the Clamp. See Figure 3.
5. Touch the probes to the capacitor leads.
2. Connect the flexible part of the iFlex Probe around the
The display shows the measurement.
conductor. If you open the end of the iFlex Probe to make the
OL indicates the capacitor is faulty or the capacitance value is connection, make sure that you close and latch the coupling.
higher then the measurement range. diSc indicates the See the detail in Figure 3. You should be able to hear and feel
capacitor does not properly discharge. the lock snap into place.
Note
When you measure current, center the conductor in
the iFlex Probe. Avoid measurements close to other
current-carrying conductors.

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3. Keep the probe coupling >2.5 cm (1 inch) away from the If the iFlex Probe does not work as expected:
conductor. • Make sure that the coupling system is connected and closed
4. Turn the control knob to K. correctly or look for any damage. If any foreign material is
present, the coupling system will not close properly.
The display shows J to indicate that the measurements are
• Inspect the cable between the iFlex Probe and the Clamp for
from the iFlex Probe. When the current measurement is
any damage.
<0.5 A, the center dot in the icon flashes. For current
measurements >0.5 A, the center dot is steady. • Check that the control knob is in the correct position K.
The display shows the measurement.
Figure 3. iFlex Probe Setup

1 2 3 4
>2.5 cm
>1 in

<0.5 A >0.5 A

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Measurement Features MIN/MAX/AVG Measurements

This section is about the Clamp features you can use for Min Max Avg mode captures the minimum, maximum, and
measurements. average readings of a given output signal over an extended time.
The Clamp beeps when it senses a new high value or new low
XW Warning value.
To prevent possible electrical shock, fire, or This function works in current, voltage, and frequency modes:
personal injury:
1. Push M to enter the Min/Max/Avg mode.
• Do not use the HOLD function to measure
unknown potentials. When HOLD is turned on, The maximum reading shows on the display.
the display does not change when a different 2. Continue to push M to select between the maximum,
potential is measured. minimum, average, and live readings.
• Disconnect power and discharge all high-
The cycle continues each time you push M.
voltage capacitors before you measure
resistance, continuity, capacitance, or a diode 3. To exit Min/Max/Avg mode, push and hold M for >2 s.
junction.
Note
Display Hold
Auto Power Off is always disabled when you use the
To capture and hold the display reading, push e. The display Min Max Avg function.
freezes and blinks . The Clamp periodically beeps to remind
you that the measurement is not live. When in HOLD mode, if the Inrush Current
Clamp senses a voltage ±30 V or a voltage overload (OL), Z shows Inrush Current is surge current that occurs when an electrical
on the display to tell you a hazardous voltage is at the Clamp input. device is first powered on. The Clamp can capture this surge
current reading. Current spikes from motor drives are one example
When in HOLD mode, push e again to resume normal operation of such an event. The Inrush function takes samples over a
with live readings. 100 ms period and calculates the starting current envelope.
To measure inrush current:
1. Select the measurement function (ac current, dc current, or
iFlex ac current).
2. Center the Jaw or iFlex Probe around the live wire on the
device.
3. Push I.
Dashes show on the display until the Clamp detects the inrush
current. When the inrush current is detected, the
measurement shows on the display.

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Data Logging (377 FC/378 FC) Firmware Update (377 FC/378 FC)
The Fluke Connect™ app enables you to log the data Firmware updates are available for Clamps that have the
measurements. This app shows measurements from the Fluke Connect™ feature. The Fluke Connect mobile app shows a
connected Clamp on your smartphone or tablet display. The app notification if a firmware update is available when the unit is
also saves the measurements to the Fluke Connect Cloud™ connected to the app.
storage and shares the information with your team.
To update:
Note
1. Make sure the Product has at least 50 % battery power
The logging interval is set in the Fluke Connect app.
available.
Logging is not available for the inrush and line-to-line
measurement modes. 2. Make sure you download all the logged data before you
update the firmware.
To log measurements:
3. In the app, tap Update to start the firmware update to the
1. On the Clamp, push I for >2 s. Product.
The memory icon indicates how much memory is available.
Firmware Version
2. On the Clamp, push I for >2 s to stop logging.
The firmware version for the Clamp is found in the Maintenance
Clear Memory (377 FC/378 FC) Mode.
See Power-On Options. To enter Maintenance Mode:
1. Turn off the Clamp.
2. Push and hold e as you turn the control knob to V.
The Clamp goes into the option mode.
3. Push B until nmAt nm0d shows on the display.
4. Push M.
All LCD segments turn on.
5. Release e.
All LCD segments continue to show on the display.
6. Press e again to show the firmware version.

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Maintenance Service
The Product does not require routine maintenance. An authorized Fluke Calibration service center should service the
Product at two-year intervals to maintain optimum performance.
XW Warning
Contact your equipment distributor or authorized Fluke Calibration
To prevent possible electrical shock, fire, or Service Center for any equipment performance failure or to
personal injury: schedule regular maintenance service. See Contact Fluke for
• Remove the input signals before you clean the more information.
Product. Table 6 is a list of replacement parts.
• Repair the Product before use if the battery Table 6. Replacement Parts
leaks. Battery leakage may create a shock
hazard or damage the Product. Fluke Part or
Item/Description
• Use only specified replacement parts. Model Number
• Have an approved technician repair the Product. Battery, AA 1.5 V (x2) 376756
• Remove the batteries if the Product is not used
Battery Door 5105034
for an extended period of time, or if stored in
temperatures above 50 °C. If the batteries are Insulated Test Lead Set TL224
not removed, battery leakage may result.
Test Probe Set TP175
How to Clean the Case
Alligator Clip AC285
Wipe the case with a damp cloth and mild detergent.
W Caution Flexible Current Probe i2500-10 3676410

Do not use abrasives, isopropyl alcohol, or Flexible Current Probe i2500-18 3798105
solvents to clean the case or lens/window. Magnet Strap 669952
Environmental
Strap (9-inch) 669960
This Product has electronic printed circuit boards. These
components must be disposed of specifically when the Product is Carry Case 5211830
at the end of its use.
The manufacturer offers to take back the Product from the
customer to ensure that the Product is disposed of in an
environmentally-friendly manner when it is at the end of its use.
See Contact Fluke for more information.

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