The Megger DCM1500 measures up to 1500 A ac or dc and it offers 750 Vac and 1000 Vdc ranges making it ideal for use in the installation, maintenance, monitoring or checking of large ac or dc electrical systems and equipment. Safety rated to IEC 61010-1 CAT IV 600 V
The large clear digits of the numeric display are complemented by a high-resolution digital bar graph, useful for trending and indicating fluctuation in measurement. The back light assists use in poorly lit areas such as distribution cupboards and corners of switch-rooms; and the data-hold feature enables use on difficult access cables, where otherwise the display may be impossible to see.
DC and AC current up to 1500 A
True RMS measurement for greater accuracy
Large jaw size safely assists with uninsulated conductor measurements
Note: accuracy is ±(% reading + number of digits) at 23°C ±5°C, less than 80% RH
AC Current
Range
Resolution
Accuracy
Frequency Response
Overload Protection
400A
0.1A
±(1.5% reading + 5 digits)*
50-60Hz
1500A rms
1000A
1A
±(1.9% reading + 7 digits)
1500A
1A
±(2.5% reading + 7 digits)
400A
0.1A
±(1.9% reading + 5 digits)*
61 to 400Hz
1000A
1A
±(2.5% reading + 7 digits)
61 to 200Hz
1500A
1A
±(3.0% reading + 7 digits)
AC Conversion Type: *add 2 digits to accuracy when reading less 15% of full scale AC conversions are AC-coupled, true RMS responding, calibrated to the RMS value of a sine wave input. Accuracies are given for sine wave at full scale and non-sine wave below half scale. For non-sine wave, add the following Crest Factor corrections: - For Crest Factor of 1.4 to 2.0, add 1.0% to accuracy - For Crest Factor of 2.0 to 2.5, add 2.5% to accuracy - For Crest Factor of 2.5 to 3.0, add 4.0% to accuracy
Max.CF: 2@600A, 1.5@1500A
DC Current
Range
Resolution
Accuracy
Over Voltage Protection
400A
0.1A
±(1.0% reading + 3 digits)
AC 1000A for 1 min
1000A
1A
±(1.9% reading + 3 digits)
1500A
1A
±(2.5% reading + 7 digits)
Position error: add ±1% of LCD reading
AC Voltage (Auto-Ranging)
Range
Resolution
Accuracy
Over Voltage Protection
400V
100mV
±(1.0% reading + 5 digits) 50Hz to 500Hz*
750V rms
750V
1V
±(1.0% reading + 5 digits) 50Hz to 500Hz*
750V rms
*add 2 digits to accuracy when reading less than 15% of full scale
Input Impedance
≥1MΩ // less than 100pF
DC Voltage (Auto-Ranging)
Range
Resolution
Accuracy
Over Voltage Protection
400V
100mV
±(0.7% reading + 2 digits)
1000V rms
1000V
1V
±(0.7% reading + 2 digits)
1000V rms
Resistance & Continuity
Range
Resolution
Accuracy
Over Voltage Protection
0 to 400Ω
1Hz
±(0.1% reading + 2 digits)
AC/DC 1000A for 1 min
Sensitivity
3A rms for <400Hz
Other Specs
Auto Power Off
Automatic shut down after approx 30 mins after power on
Peak Hold
±(3% reading + 10 digits)
MIN/MAX Hold
Add ±15 dgt to accuracy for ACA and DCA
LCD
3 ¾ digit large scale, 4000 count display
Power Supply
1 x PP3 MN1604 6LR61 alkaline cell
Battery Life
100 hours
Operating Range/Humidity
0 °C - 30 °C (≤ 80% RH) 30 °C - 40 °C (≤ 75% RH) 40 °C - 50 °C (≤ 45% RH)
Max Conductor Size
51mm
Safety
IEC 61010-1 CAT IV 600V For use on uninsulated conductors
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