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METRAClip87 and 88
Clamp Multimeters
3-349-795-03
2/9.16

• Current and frequency measurement via clamp meter:

METRAClip87: 1500 A AC TRMS and 1500 A DC
METRAClip88: 2000 A AC TRMS and 3000 A DC
• Multimeter functions via connector sockets:
V (AC TRMS and DC) up to 1000 V voltage/frequency measurement
Ω Resistance and continuity test (acoustic)
• Additional measurements:THD measurement
Active, apparent and reactive power (W/VA/var)
Starter current measurement, true inrush
• Calculations: Power factor, crest factor (CF)
Displacement factor (DPF)
Residual ripple
• METRAClip87: Measured value recording
Data transmission to a PC via Bluetooth
and evaluation with a PC program
• METRAClip88: Relative and differential measurements
Phase sequence (2-wire connection)
Diode test, energy meter
• Compact and user-friendly
One-hand operation and illuminated digital display
• Extremely safe thanks to CAT IV 1000 V

Applications Relative and Differential Measurements (METRAClip88 only)

A momentary measured value can be saved as a reference value.
• Measurement of starting current for electric motors A differential value based on the momentary measured value and
• Measurement of motor temperature rise with temperature the reference value can be generated and displayed for each fol-
sensors lowing measurement. Alternatively, the differential value can be
• Measurement of direct current, e.g. automotive batteries related to the reference value and displayed as a relative value as
a percentage for each following measurement.
Safety Devices
Features • Visual indication is provided in the event that the measuring
range is exceeded.
Display Memory (data hold) • An intermittent acoustic signal warns the user of voltages
which are equal to or larger than the safety voltage of
The momentary measured value can be “frozen” at the display. 1000 VDC or TRMS.
Data Logging (max., min., peak) Automatic Shutdown
Measured values can be stored for long-term observation of mea- The device is shut down automatically in the event that none of
sured quantities. At the same time, maximum, minimum and peak the keys or the rotary switch are activated for a duration of 10
values (METRAClip88 only) are acquired for the duration of the minutes. Automatic shutdown can be deactivated.
selected recording time.

True Inrush Applicable Regulations and Standards

Measurement of motor starting current characteristics based
upon the relationship between amplitude and time. IEC 61010-1/EN 61010-1/ Safety regulations for electrical equipment for measure-
VDE 0411-1 ment, control and laboratory use
This function makes it possible to track rapid current changes of
the damped sinusoidal oscillation type by measuring successive IEC 61010-2-030:2010, Safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement,
DIN EN 61010-2-030:2010, control and laboratory use – Part 2-030: Particular re-
TRMS values which are calculated over ½, 1, 2½, 5 and 10 peri- VDE 0411-2-030:2011 quirements for testing and measuring circuits
ods based upon the largest calculated TRMS value, and are
refreshed via a half-wave. IEC 61010-2-032:2012, Part 2-032: Particular requirements for hand-held and
DIN EN 61010-2-032:2012, hand-manipulated current sensors for electrical test and
VDE 0411-2-032:2013 measurement
DIN EN 61326 Electrical equipment for control technology and labora-
VDE 0843, part 20 tory use – EMC requirements

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Common Measuring Functions of the METRAClip87 and the METRAClip88

Measurements via Connector Sockets Frequency Measurement for Alternating Voltage
Intrinsic Error under
V DC Voltage Measurement Measuring Range Resolution
Reference Conditions
Measuring Range Resolution
Intrinsic Error under 5.0 … 999.9 Hz 0.1 Hz
Reference Conditions
1000 … 9999 Hz 1 Hz ±(0.4% rdg. +1 d)
0.00 V ... 9.99 V:
10.00 … 19.99 kHz 10 Hz
±(1.0% rdg. + 10 d)
0.00 … 99.99 V 10 mV
10.00 V ... 99.99 V
±(1.0% rdg. + 3 d)
100.0 … 999.9 V 100 mV Harmonics, THD
±(1.0% rdg. +3 d)
1000 V 1V Measurement with Voltage via Connector Sockets,
Input impedance 10 MΩ Measurement with Current via Current Clamp
Intrinsic Error under
Measuring Range Resolution
V AC Voltage Measurement Reference Conditions
Intrinsic Error under V: ±(5.0% rdg. ±2 d)
Measuring Range Resolution THDr: 0.0 … 100% 0.1%
Reference Conditions A: ±(5.0% rdg. ± 5 d)
0.15 V ... 9.99 V: V: ±(5.0% rdg. ±2 d)
THDf: 0.0 … 1000% 0.1%
±(1.0% rdg. + 10 d) A: ±(5.0% rdg. ± 5 d)
0.15 … 99.99 V 10 mV
10.00 V ... 99.99 V THDr: harmonic component relative to the TRMS value of the
±(1.0% rdg. + 3 d) fundamental harmonic
100.0 … 999.9 V 100 mV THDf: harmonic component relative to the fundamental harmonic
1000 V TRMS ±(1.0% rdg. +3 d)
1V
1400 Vpeak
Calculation Functions
AC frequency range 45 ... 65 Hz (reference range)
Bandwidth 3 kHz Power Factor PF
Input impedance 10 MΩ Intrinsic Error under
Measuring Range Resolution
Reference Conditions
V AC+DC Voltage Measurement
0.00 … 0.49 ±(3% rdg. + 3 d)
Intrinsic Error under 0.01
Measuring Range Resolution 0.50 … 1.00 ±(2% rdg. + 3 d)
Reference Conditions
0.15 V ... 9.99 V:
±(1.0% rdg. + 10 d) Crest Factor CF
0.15 … 99.99 V 10 mV
10.00 V ... 99.99 V Intrinsic Error under
±(1.0% rdg. + 3 d) Measuring Range Resolution
Reference Conditions
100.0 … 999.9 V 100 mV 1.00 … 3.50 ±(2% rdg. + 2 d)
1000 V TRMS ±(1.0% rdg. +3 d) 3.51 … 5.99 1d ±(5% rdg. + 2 d)
1V
1400 Vpeak 6.00 … 10.00 ±(10% rdg. + 2 d)
AC frequency range 45 ... 65 Hz (reference range) Specified measuring range as of 5 V or 5 A
Bandwidth AC 3 kHz The peak values are limited to 1500 V or 1500 A.
Input impedance 10 MΩ Intrinsic uncertainty up to 400 Hz
Continuity Test Ω
(programmable acoustic threshold, default value = 40 Ω) Displacement Factor (DPF),
Intrinsic Error under
Intrinsic Uncertainty Measuring Range Resolution
Measuring Range Resolution Reference Conditions
under reference conditions*
0.00 … 1.00 0.01 ±(5% rdg. + 2 d)
0.0 … 999.9 Ω 0.1 Ω ±(1.0% rdg. +5 d)
Open-circuit voltage ≤ 3.6 V Measuring range as of 1 A AC: 0 ... 100% of MR
Test current 550 μA
Residual Ripple in DC Mode
Resistance Measurement Ω Intrinsic Error under
Measuring Range Resolution
Intrinsic Error under Reference Conditions
Measuring Range Resolution 0.1 … 99.9%
Reference Conditions 1
0.1 ±(5% rdg. + 10 d)
0.0 … 99.9 Ω 0.1 Ω ±(1.0% rdg. +10 d) 100.0 … 1000%
100.0 … 999.9 Ω 0.1 Ω Specified measuring range as of 3 A DC or 2 V DC
1000 … 9999 Ω 1Ω ±(1.0% rdg. +5 d)
10.00 … 99.99 kΩ 10 Ω
Open-circuit voltage ≤ 3.6 V Key
Test current 1 kΩ range: 550 μA rdg. = measured value (reading); d = digits
10 kΩ range: 100 μA
100 kΩ range: 10 μA

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Measuring Functions and Measuring Ranges of the METRAClip87

Measurements via Current Clamp Measurements via Current Clamp and Connector Sockets

A AC Current Measurement Active Power (DC+AC)

Intrinsic Error under Intrinsic Error under
Measuring Range Resolution Measuring Range Resolution
Reference Conditions Reference Conditions
0.15 … 99.99 A 10 mA ±(1% rdg. + 10 d) Up to 1000 A:
100.0 … 999.9 A ±(1% rdg. + 3 d) ±(2.0% rdg. + 10 d)
100 mA 5 … 9999 W 1W
1 kA ... 1.5 kA:
1000 A ... 1500 A 1A ±(1.5% rdg. + 3 d) ±(2.5% rdg. + 10 d)
AC frequency range 45 to 65 Hz (reference range) 10.00 … 99.99 kW 10 W Up to 1000 A:
Bandwidth 2 kHz 100.0 … 999.9 kW 100 W ±(2.0% rdg. + 3 d)
1 kA ... 1.5 kA:
1000 … 1500 kW1 1 kW ±(2.5% rdg. + 3 d)
A DC Current Measurement
1
Overload display for measured power values > 1.5 kW in
Intrinsic Error * under single-phase systems (1000 V x 1500 A)
Measuring Range Resolution
Reference Conditions
Bandwidth AC voltage measurement: 3 kHz
0.00 … 99.99 A 10 mA ±(1% rdg. + 10 d) AC current measurement: 2 kHz
100.0 … 999.9 A 100 mA
±(1% rdg. + 3 d)
1000 ... 1500 A 1A Active Power (DC)
* After zero-point compensation Intrinsic Error under
Measuring Range Resolution
Reference Conditions
A AC+DC Current Measurement Up to 1000 A:
±(2.0% rdg. + 10 d)
Intrinsic Error * under 0 … 9999 W 1W
Measuring Range Resolution 1 kA ... 1.5 kA:
Reference Conditions
±(2.5% rdg. + 10 d)
0.15 … 99.99 A 10 mA ±(1% rdg. + 10 d)
10.00 … 99.99 kW 10 W Up to 1000 A:
100.0 … 999.9 A 100 mA ±(2.0% rdg. + 3 d)
100.0 … 999.9 kW 100 W
AC: 1000 A ... 1500 A ±(1% rdg. + 3 d) 1 kA ... 1.5 kA:
DC or peak: 1500 A
1A 1000 … 1500 kW1 1 kW ±(2.5% rdg. + 3 d)
1 Overload display for measured power values > 1.5 kW
* After zero-point compensation
in single-phase systems (1000 V x 1500 A)
AC frequency range 45 to 65 Hz (reference range)
Bandwidth 2 kHz Active Power (AC)
A AC/DC Starter Current Measurement, True Inrush Intrinsic Error under
Measuring Range Resolution
Reference Conditions
Intrinsic Error under
Measuring Range Resolution 5 … 9999 W 1W ±(2.0% rdg. + 10 d)
Reference Conditions
10.00 … 99.99 kW 10 W
10 … 1000 A AC 1A ±(5% rdg. + 5 d)
100.0 … 999.9 kW 100 W ±(2.0% rdg. + 3 d)
1500 A DC 1A ±(5% rdg. + 5 d)
1000 kW 1 1 kW
Specific data in the peak function for true inrush current measure- 1
Overload display for measured power values > 1 kW
ments (from 10 to 400 Hz AC): in single-phase systems (1000 V x 1000 A)
• Intrinsic uncertainty: the values in the table have to be Bandwidth AC voltage measurement: 3 kHz
increased by ±(1.5% rdg. + 0.5 A). AC current measurement: 1 kHz
• Acquisition time for peak values: min. 1 ms to max. 1.5 ms
Applications include: Apparent Power (DC+AC)
• Measurement of starting current for electric motors Intrinsic Error under
Measuring Range Resolution
Reference Conditions
• Precise specification of fuses and protective circuit breakers
(relationship between amplitude and signal time) Up to 1000 A:
±(2.0% rdg. + 10 d)
• Loading components with a current overload 5 … 9999 VA 1 VA
1 kA ... 1.5 kA:
±(2.5% rdg. + 10 d)
10.00 … 99.99 kVA 10 VA Up to 1000 A:
Frequency Measurement for Direct Voltage 100.0 … 999.9 kVA 100 VA ±(2.0% rdg. + 3 d)
1 kA ... 1.5 kA:
Measuring Range Resolution
Intrinsic Error under 1000 …1500 kVA1 1 kVA ±(2.5% rdg. + 3 d)
Reference Conditions
1 Overload display for measured power values > 1.5 kVA
5.0 … 1999 Hz 0.1 Hz ±(0.4% rdg. +1 d) in single-phase systems (1000 V x 1500 A)
Bandwidth AC voltage measurement: 3 kHz
AC current measurement: 2 kHz

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Apparent Power (AC) Measured Value Recording and Data Transmission

Measuring Range Resolution
Intrinsic Error under via Bluetooth to the PC with the METRAClip87
Reference Conditions
5 … 9999 VA 1 VA ±(2.0% rdg. + 10 d) The recording function can be used to continuously save mea-
10.00 … 99.99 kVA 10 VA surement results to the device at a specified interval.
100.0 … 999.9 kVA 100 VA ±(2.0% rdg. + 3 d) As a standard feature, a recording interval of 60 seconds is preset
at the device. This value can be set to anywhere between 1 and
1000 kVA1 1 kVA
600 seconds (10 minutes) in the configuration mode.
1
Overload display for measured power values > 1 kVA
in single-phase systems (1000 V x 1000 A)
Overview of Possible Recording Intervals
Bandwidth AC voltage measurement: 3 kHz
AC current measurement: 2 kHz Data Type Maximum Number of Maximum Record- Max. Recording
Recording Intervals ing Duration with Duration with
1 Second Interval 600 Second Interval
Reactive Power (DC+AC)
V, A, Ω 3000 16 minutes 160 hours
Intrinsic Error under
Measuring Range Resolution W 3000 3.5 minutes 35 hours
Reference Conditions
THD 3000 11 minutes 55 hours
Up to 1000 A:
(2 second interval)
±(2.0% rdg. + 10 d)
5 … 9999 var 1 var Harmonics 3000 8 minutes 80 hours
1 kA ... 1.5 kA:
±(2.5% rdg. + 10 d)
10.00 … 99.99 kvar 10 var Up to 1000 A:
±(2.0% rdg. + 3 d) Data stored to the device can be transmitted wirelessly to a PC
100.0 … 999.9 kvar 100 var with the Bluetooth function.
1 kA ... 1.5 kA:
1000 …1500 kvar1 1 kvar ±(2.5% rdg. + 3 d)
1 Overload display for measured power values > 1.5 kvar in
single-phase systems (1000 V x 1500 A) Evaluation with a PC Program
Bandwidth AC voltage measurement: 3 kHz
AC current measurement: 2 kHz With a connection between the clamp and the PC, the measure-
ment data to be transmitted to the evaluation program at the PC
Reactive Power (AC) can be selected by the user. The measurement data can then be
Intrinsic Error under displayed as a graphic or exported to an Excel table.
Measuring Range Resolution
Reference Conditions
5 … 9999 var 1 var ±(2.0% rdg. + 10 d) Example, Graphic Mode with Zoom
10.00 … 99.99 kvar 10 var
100.0 … 999.9 kvar 100 var ±(2.0% rdg. + 3 d)
1000 kvar1 1 kvar
1
Overload display for measured power values > 1 kvar
in single-phase systems (1000 V x 1000 A)
Bandwidth AC voltage measurement: 3 kHz
AC current measurement: 2 kHz

Example, Data Export to Excel

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Special Measuring Functions of the METRAClip88 A AC/DC Starter Current Measurement, True Inrush
Intrinsic Error under
Measuring Range Resolution
Diode Test Reference Conditions

Intrinsic Error under 20 … 2000 A AC 1A ±(5% rdg. + 5 d)

Measuring Range Resolution 3000 A DC 1A ±(5% rdg. + 5 d)
Reference Conditions
0.000 … 3.199 V DC 1 mV ±(1.0% rdg. + 3 d) Specific data in the peak function for true inrush current measure-
Test current 0.55 mA ments (from 10 to 400 Hz AC):
• Intrinsic uncertainty: the values in the table have to be
Phase Sequence increased by ±(1.5% rdg. + 0.5 A).
Frequency range 47 ... 400 Hz • Acquisition time for peak values: min. 1 ms to max. 1.5 ms.
Allowable voltage range 50 to 1000 V Applications include:
Permissible phase • Measurement of starting current for electric motors
shift ±10° • Precise specification of fuses and protective circuit breakers
Permissible (relationship between amplitude and signal time)
amplitude deviation 20% • Loading components with a current overload
Permissible harmonic
component for voltage: 10% Frequency Measurement for Alternating Current
Intrinsic Error under
Measuring Range Resolution
Reference Conditions
Measuring Functions and Measuring Ranges of the 5.0 … 999.9 Hz 0.1 Hz ±(0.4% rdg. +1 d)
METRAClip88
Measurements via Current Clamp and Connector Sockets
Measurements via Current Clamp
Active Power (DC)
A AC Current Measurement Intrinsic Error under
Measuring Range Resolution
Intrinsic Error under Reference Conditions
Measuring Range Resolution
Reference Conditions Up to 1000 A:
0.15 … 99.99 A 10 mA ±(1% rdg. + 10 d) ±(2.0% rdg. + 10 d)
100.0 … 999.9 A 100 mA ±(1% rdg. + 3 d) 1 kA ... 2 kA:
±(2.5% rdg. + 10 d)
1000 A ... 2000 A 1A ±(1.5% rdg. + 3 d) 0 … 9999 W 1W
2 kA ... 2.5 kA:
AC frequency range 45 to 65 Hz (reference range) ±(35% rdg. + 10 d)
2.5 kA ... 3 kA:
Bandwidth 1 kHz ±(4.5% rdg. + 10 d)
10.00 … 99.99 kW 10 W Up to 1000 A:
A DC Current Measurement ±(2.0% rdg. + 3 d)
100.0 … 999.9 kW 100 W
Intrinsic Error * under 1 kA ... 2 kA:
Measuring Range Resolution ±(2.5% rdg. + 3 d)
Reference Conditions
2 kA ... 2.5 kA:
0.00 … 99.99 A 10 mA ±(1% rdg. + 10 d) 1000 … 3000 kW1 1 kW ±(35% rdg. + 3 d)
100.0 … 999.9 A 100 mA ±(1% rdg. + 3 d) 2.5 kA ... 3 kA:
Up to 2 000 A: ±(4.5% rdg. + 3 d)
± (1.5% rdg. +3 d) 1
Overload display for measured power values > 3 kW
2 kA DC ... 2.5 kA DC: in single-phase systems (1000 V x 3000 A)
1000 ... 3000 A 1A
± (2.5% rdg. + 3 d)
2.5 kA DC ... 3 kADC: Active Power (AC)
± (3.5% rdg. + 3 d)
Intrinsic Error under
* After zero-point compensation Measuring Range Resolution
Reference Conditions
Up to 1000 A:
A AC+DC Current Measurement ±(2.0% rdg. + 10 d)
5 … 9999 W 1W
Intrinsic Error * under 1 kA ... 2 kA:
Measuring Range Resolution
Reference Conditions ±(2.5% rdg. + 10 d)
0.15 … 99.99 A 10 mA ±(1% rdg. + 10 d) 10.00 … 99.99 kW 10 W Up to 1000 A:
100.0 … 999.9 A 100 mA ±(1% rdg. + 3 d) 100.0 … 999.9 kW 100 W ±(2.0% rdg. + 3 d)
1 kA ... 2 kA:
Up to 2000 A: 1000 kW ... 2000 kW1 1 kW ±(2.5% rdg. + 3 d)
± (15% display +3 D)
AC: 1000 A ... 2000 A 1
Overload display for measured power values > 2 kW
2000 ... 2500 A DC:
DC or peak: 1A in single-phase systems (1000 V x 2000 A)
± (2.5% display + 3 D)
1000 A ... 3000 A
2500 ... 3000 A DC: Bandwidth AC voltage measurement: 3 kHz
± (3.5% display + 3 D) AC current measurement: 1 kHz
* After zero-point compensation

AC frequency range 45 to 65 Hz (reference range)

Bandwidth 1 kHz

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Active Power (DC+AC) Reactive Power (AC)

Intrinsic Error under Intrinsic Error under
Measuring Range Resolution Measuring Range Resolution
Reference Conditions Reference Conditions
Up to 1000 A: Up to 1000 A:
±(2.0% rdg. + 10 d) ±(2.0% rdg. + 10 d)
5 … 9999 var 1 var
1 kA ... 2 kA: 1 kA ... 2 kA:
±(2.5% rdg. + 10 d) ±(2.5% rdg. + 10 d)
5 … 9999 W 1W
2 kA ... 2.5 kA: 10.00 … 99.99 kvar 10 var Up to 1000 A:
±(35% rdg. + 10 d) ±(2.0% rdg. + 3 d)
2.5 kA ... 3 kA: 100.0 … 999.9 kvar 100 var
1 kA ... 2 kA:
±(4.5% rdg. + 10 d) 1000 ... 2000 kvar1 1 kvar ±(2.5% rdg. + 3 d)
10.00 … 99.99 kW 10 W Up to 1000 A: 1
Overload display for measured reactive power values > 2 kvar
100.0 … 999.9 kW 100 W ±(2.0% rdg. + 3 d) in single-phase systems (1000 V x 2000 A)
1 kA ... 2 kA:
±(2.5% rdg. + 3 d)
2 kA ... 2.5 kA:
Bandwidth AC voltage measurement: 3 kHz
1000 … 3000 kW1 1 kW ±(35% rdg. + 3 d) AC current measurement: 1 kHz
2.5 kA ... 3 kA:
±(4.5% rdg. + 3 d) Reactive Power (DC+AC)
1 Intrinsic Error under
Overload display for measured power values > 3 kW
Measuring Range Resolution
in single-phase systems (1000 V x 3000 A) Reference Conditions
Up to 1000 A:
Bandwidth AC voltage measurement: 3 kHz ±(2.0% rdg. + 10 d)
AC current measurement: 1 kHz 1 kA ... 2 kA:
±(2.5% rdg. + 10 d)
5 … 9999 var 1 var
Apparent Power (AC) 2 kA ... 2.5 kA:
±(35% rdg. + 10 d)
Intrinsic Error under 2.5 kA ... 3 kA:
Measuring Range Resolution
Reference Conditions ±(4.5% rdg. + 10 d)
Up to 1000 A: 10.00 … 99.99 kvar 10 var Up to 1000 A:
±(2.0% rdg. + 10 d) ±(2.0% rdg. + 3 d)
5 … 9999 VA 1 VA 100.0 … 999.9 kvar 100 var
1 kA ... 2 kA: 1 kA ... 2 kA:
±(2.5% rdg. + 10 d) ±(2.5% rdg. + 3 d)
10.00 … 99.99 kVA 10 VA Up to 1000 A: 2 kA ... 2.5 kA:
±(2.0% rdg. + 3 d) 1000 … 3000 kvar1 1 kvar ±(35% rdg. + 3 d)
100.0 … 999.9 kVA 100 VA
1 kA ... 2 kA: 2.5 kA ... 3 kA:
1000 kVA ... 2000 kVA1 1 kVA ±(2.5% rdg. + 3 d) ±(4.5% rdg. + 3 d)
1 1
Overload display for measured power values > 2 kVA Overload display for measured reactive power values > 3 kvar
in single-phase systems (1000 V x 2000 A) in single-phase systems (1000 V x 3000 A)

Bandwidth AC voltage measurement: 3 kHz Bandwidth AC voltage measurement: 3 kHz

AC current measurement: 1 kHz AC current measurement: 1 kHz

Apparent Power (DC+AC)

Intrinsic Error under
Measuring Range Resolution
Reference Conditions
Up to 1000 A:
±(2.0% rdg. + 10 d)
1 kA ... 2 kA:
±(2.5% rdg. + 10 d)
5 … 9999 VA 1 VA
2 kA ... 2.5 kA:
±(35% rdg. + 10 d)
2.5 kA ... 3 kA:
±(4.5% rdg. + 10 d)
10.00 … 99.99 kVA 10 VA Up to 1000 A:
100.0 … 999.9 kVA 100 VA ±(2.0% rdg. + 3 d)
1 kA ... 2 kA:
±(2.5% rdg. + 3 d)
2 kA ... 2.5 kA:
1000 … 3000 kVA1 1 kVA ±(35% rdg. + 3 d)
2.5 kA ... 3 kA:
±(4.5% rdg. + 3 d)
1
Overload display for measured power values > 3 kVA
in single-phase systems (1000 V x 3000 A)

Bandwidth AC voltage measurement: 3 kHz

AC current measurement: 1 kHz

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Common Data for the METRAClip87 and the METRA- Scope of Delivery, METRAClip87
Clip88 1 Clamp multimeter
2 Measurement cables (red and black, 1.6 m long), each with
LCD with Blue Background Illumination contact protected plug and plug-on test probe, CAT IV
Display 7-segment characters 1000 V/15 A
Number of places 4-place, 6000 digits 2 Alligator clips, red and black, CAT IV 1000 V/15 A
Dimensions 41 x 48 mm 4 1.5 V batteries
1 Carrying pouch with holding strap
Reference Conditions 1 Test report
Ambient temperature +23 °C ±2 °C 1 Safety data sheet
Relative humidity 45 to 75% 1 Condensed operating instructions in D/GB/F/E/I, printed
Battery voltage 6.0 V ±0.5 V 1 Operating instructions in D/GB/F/E/I, on mini CD ROM
Frequency of AC components in 1 PC program for measured value evaluation on mini CD ROM
the signal 45 ... 65 Hz
Waveform Sinusoidal
Crest factor of
measured AC signals 2
Conductor position Centered Scope of Delivery, METRAClip88
Neighboring
conductor None 1 Clamp multimeter
AC magnetic field None 2 Measurement cables (red and black, 1.6 m long), each with
Electrical field None contact protected plug and plug-on test probe, CAT IV
1000 V/15 A
Power Supply 4 1.5 V batteries
Battery 4 ea. 1.5 V LR6 1 Carrying pouch with holding strap
1 Test report
Service life Average:
> 350 hours (without display illumination) 1 Safety data sheet
1 Condensed operating instructions in D/GB/F/E/I, printed
Automatic shutdown After 10 minutes
1 Operating instructions in D/GB/F/E/I, on mini CD ROM
Electrical Safety
Protection class II (total insulation) per IEC 61010-1/
EN 61010-1/VDE 0411-1
Measuring category CAT IV 1000 V

Ambient Conditions
Operating
temperature −20 °C ... +55 °C
Storage temp. range −40 °C ... +70 °C (without batteries)
Relative humidity During operation: ≤ 90% at +55 °C
During storage: ≤ 90% at +70 °C
No condensation allowed
Elevation To 2000 m

Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)

Interference emission /
interference immunity EN 61326-1, residential areas

Mechanical Design
Protection class Housing: IP 54, clamp jaws: IP 40
Clamp opening METRAClip87: max. 48 mm diameter
METRAClip88: max. 60 mm diameter
Dimensions METRAClip87:
H x W x D: 272 x 92 x 41 mm
METRAClip88:
H x W x D: 296 x 111 x 41 mm
Weight METRAClip87: approx. 600 g (with batteries)
METRAClip88: approx. 640 g (with batteries)

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Order Information
Description Type Article number
Clamp multimeter, TRMS current measure-
ment 1500 V AC/DC, frequency measure-
ment 20 kHz/V – 2 kHz/A, starting and
overcurrent measurement (true inrush),
TRMS voltage measurement, frequency
measurement, THD measurement, acoustic
continuity test, resistance measurement,
power measurement (W, VA, var, PF), en-
ergy meter, calculation of crest factor (CF),
displacement factor (DPF) and residual rip-
ple, automatic AC/DC detection, Hold, Min-
Max, measured value recording, data
transmission via Bluetooth, display illumi-
nation, connector sockets, 48 mm clamp
opening, CAT IV 1000 V METRAClip87 M312L
Clamp multimeter, TRMS current measure-
ment, 2000 V AC, 3000 A DC, frequency
measurement 20 kHz/V – 1 kHz/A, starting
and overcurrent measurement (true inrush),
TRMS voltage measurement, frequency
measurement, THD measurement, acoustic
continuity test, resistance measurement,
diode test, phase sequence indicator,
power measurement (W, VA, var, PF), calcu-
lation of crest factor (CF), displacement fac-
tor (DPF) and residual ripple, automatic AC/
DC detection, relative measurement
ΔREL, Hold, Min-Max, display illumination,
connector sockets, 60 mm clamp opening,
CAT IV 1000 V METRAClip88 M312M

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our Measuring Instruments and Testers catalog

Edited in Germany • Subject to change without notice • PDF version available on the Internet

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