The PCE-830 Clamp Meter is used for measuring one to three phases of electrical quantities for alternating current (AC). This 3-Phase Clamp Meter also measures parameters such as voltage, current, frequency, harmonics, and power as well as indicating, according to standard EN50160, harmonic values, interharmonics, and asymmetrics. Interference, such as interruptions, leaks, overloads, or transience (from 16 µs) are detected with their corresponding values. The backlit LCD, with high resolution, can show up to 35 parameters simultaneously. Up to 3 clips can be attached at the same time to the Clamp Meter. In data logger mode, it can save up to 17,470 readings (3 phases / 4 conductors), in a simpler set up (1 phase / 2 conductors) it can save up to 52,400 readings, split into 85 groups. All this makes the PCE-830 Clamp Meter the ideal instrument for taking measurements over long durations. Measurement values obtained can be sent to a computer and be processed with the included analysis software. The device comes with everything needed to be measuring and analysing from the moment it arrives. Although the Clamp Meter comes calibrated from the manufacturer, an optional laboratory calibration and certificate, that meets ISO standards, can be ordered separately with the device or when a recalibration is required.
Clamp Meter PCE-830-1
- Analysis of a network of 3 phases / 4 conductors, 3 phases / 3 conductors, 1 phase / 2 conductors, 1 phase / 3 conductors
- Measures effective real value (V 123 and I 123)
- Measures active power (W, KW, MW, GW)
- Measures apparent and reactive power (KVA, KVAR)
- Power Factor (PF), phase angle (Φ)
- Measures energy and work (Wh, KWh, KVARh, PFh)
- Measures current from 0.1 mA to 3000 A, allowing for the reserve
power of a factory to be determined
- Large LCD that shows up to 35 parameters simultaneously (3P4W [=3 phases/4 conductors])
- CT conditions (1 to 600) and PT (1 to 3000) are programmable
- Indicates current wave forms and voltage overlap.
- 512 KB of memory with programmable intervals to save data every 2 to 3000 seconds, 17,470 readings using the system of 3 phases / 4 conductors
- Indicates wave forms, efficiency parameters, and harmonic distortion
- Backlit LCD with dot matrix
- Average power (AD in W, KW, MW)
- Maximum power (MD in W, KW, MW) with the programmable period
- Analysis of harmonic distortion up to a curvature of 99
- Indication of up to 50º form of harmonic wave
- Indication of the wave form with maximum value (1024 readings / period)
- Analysis of absolute distortion (%THD-F)
- Diagram of graphic equilibrium with parameters of a 3 phase system
- Detects up to 28 transistors (time and cycles) with a programmable threshold (%)
- Relation of 3 phases of voltage or asymmetrical current (VUR)
- Factor of 3 phases of voltage and asymmetrical current (d0%, d2%)
- USB port (optically insulated)
- Integrated timer and calendar to record data
- Maximum diameter of the electrical conductor for the amp clamp: the PCE-6801 ~30 mm / 1.2 in, PCE-6802 ~55 mm / 2.2 in, PCE-3007 ~170 mm / 6.7 in
Technical specifications Measurement values Measurement ranges / resolution / accuracy PCE-830 + PCE-6801
Watts AC (50 Hz or 60 Hz, PF 0.5 up to 1)5.0 W to 999.9 W / 0.1 W / ±1% ±0.8 W
1.000 kW to 9.999 kW / 0.001 k W / ±1% ±8 W
10.00 kW to 99.99 kW / 0.01 kW / ±1% ±80 W
100.0 kW to 999.9 kW / 0.1 kW / ±1% ±0.8 kW
1000 kW to 9999 kW / 1 kW / ±1% ±8 kWPCE-830 + PCE-6801
Current AC (50 Hz or 60 Hz, auto range select, TRMS)0.04 A to 1 A / 0.001 A / ±0.5% ±0.05 A
0.4 A to 10.0 A / 0.01 A / ±0.5% ±0.05 A
4 A to 100.0 A / 0.1 A / ±1.0% ±0.5 AVoltage AC (50 Hz or 60 Hz, TRMS) 20.0 V to 500.0 V / 0.1 V / ±0.5% ±5 digits
(measure between phase and neutral)
20.0 V to 600.0 V / 0.1 V / ±0.5% ±5 digits
(measure between phase and neutral)Harmonic distortion of AC voltage 1º to 20º / 0.1% / ±1.0%
21º to 49º / 0.1% / 4% of reading ±2.0%
50º to 99º / 0.1% / 6% of reading ±2.0%PCE-830 + PCE-6801
Harmonics of AC current in %1º to 20º / 0.1% / ±0.2% of reading ±1.0%
11º to 20º / 0.1% / ±2% of reading ±1.0%
21º to 50º (A)/ 0.1% / ±5% of reading ±1.0%
21º to 50º (mA)/ 0.1% / ±10% of reading ±1.0%
51º to 99º / 0.1% / ±35% of reading ±1.0%PCE-830 + PCE-6801
Power Factor (PF)0.00 to 1.00 / 0.01 / ±0.04 PCE-830 + PCE-6801
Phase angle (Phi)-180° to 180° / 0.1° / ±1° PCE-830 + PCE-6801
Total harmonic distortion0.0 to 20.0% / 0.1% / ±1%
20.0% to 100% / 0.1% / ±3% of reading ±5%
100% to 999.9% / 0.1% / ±10% of reading ±10%Maximum measurement of AC voltage and current 50 Hz / 19 µS / ±5% ±30 digits
60 Hz / 16 µS / ±5% ±30 digitsPeak value measurementof AC voltage and current 1.00 to 99.99 / 0.01 / ±5% ±30 digits Frequency range in automatic mode 45 Hz to 65 Hz / 0.1 Hz / 0.1 Hz Memory 512 kB for a maximum 52,420 readings taken by 1 phase / 2 conductors Port USB Software and cable Included, for Windows 2000, XP, ME Display Backlit LCD with dot matrix Power 8 AA batteries (Mignon) Dimensions 257 mm x 155 mm x 57 mm
10.1 in x 6.1 in x 2.2 inWeight 1.16 kg / 2.56 lbs Operating conditions Max. 85% relative humidity / -10 ... 50ºC / 14 ... 122°F Type of protection / standards IEC 61010, 600 V/CAT III