How-To Use the IDEAL Electric 61-747 400A TightSight Clamp Meter
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- Join Ron Kipper, IDEAL’s product expert, in learning about the product features and how-tos of the IDEAL Electric 61-747 Clamp Meter. This clamp meter features TightSight and is an auto ranging true RMS digital clamp meter that measures current up to 400 amps AC or DC via the clamp head. It is UL Certified and CAT III 600 volt safety rated. Want to learn more about the 61-747? Visit the IDEAL website: www.idealind.com/us/en/shop/4...
The IDEAL 61-747 TightSight Clamp Meter is an auto ranging true RMS digital clamp meter that measures current up to 400 Amps AC or DC via the clamp head.
It is UL certified and is CAT III 600 volt safety rated.
Have you ever had to measure a circuits current draw in a confined, dimly lit and hard to reach location where reading the display of a standard clamp meter is a hassle? The IDEAL TightSight Clamp Meter allows the user to safely clamp around a conductor and view current measurements with the exclusive second TightSight display in the bottom of the tester. It lets you easily take readings and eliminates the need to bend or twist conductors or place your head near or in the panel and it provides you with a safe and easy-to-read bottom display when taking measurements.
Both displays are large 4000 count displays that can be backlit, and the built-in flashlight can be used to illuminate a work area when working in poor or low lighting conditions.
It measures up to 600 volts AC or DC and frequency and using the select button can toggle between testing continuity, resistance, capacitance, and diodes via the test-leads and measures temperature via a K-Type thermocouple that is included.
It detects the presence of voltage between 40 to 600 volts AC via a non-contact sensor built into the tip of the clamp. Simply rotate the dial to NCV and the letters EF will show in the display. Then hold the tester near a hot conductor like this receptacle to indicate if voltage is present, the red LED in the center of the meter will flash and the beeper will sound.
The tester uses the same red LED to notify you when the voltage being measured is above 30 volts. In addition to the red light illuminating and staying on as long as the voltage is above 30 volts, the meter will emit a short audible tone, and show a lightning bolt in the left hand side of the display to indicate the potential requirement that personal protective equipment should be used when making measurements in certain applications.
This meter features HOLD, MIN/MAX, Relative, Range, and selectable Auto Power Off functions. It comes with three 1.5V AAA Batteries and an easy open, fully accessible storage pouch with a belt loop that allows for storage.
The clamp head has a built-in probe tip holder on the backside of the right clamp to allow measurements holding the clamp in one hand while holding the second lead in the other hand.
Note that the CAT III safety rating of the tester is lowered to a CAT II rating when the protective caps are removed. Always replace them after testing a standard outlet to reduce the chances of inadvertently shorting two conductors with exposed metal tips.
The meter has a hanging strap mount that allows for a hanging strap which is sold separately to be attached to the meter so it can be hung from a nail, screw, or magnetic surface. And the industrial grade over molding enhances gripping and allows the meter to withstand a 6.6-foot (2 m) drop.
The 61-747 TightSight Clamp Meter is a rugged tester for everyday use that can be used in residential, commercial, or industrial electrical applications.
Thanks for watching folks please read and fully understand the instruction manual before using this tester I’m Ron with IDEAL I’ll see you on the next one.
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Great overview. I purchased one in December 2022 (to save Santa making that extra stop ...) and am thoroughly pleased with it.
Hey Don hope it serves you well appreciate the feedback Ron
I have this exact meter and love the display on the end, great for tight spots. I trust my life to this meter when I'm frequently switching between voltage and current during troubleshooting, or where I need a precise voltage reading, otherwise I use my Vol Con solenoid volt meter because it's far more rugged and fits more easily in my tool pouch.
Hello thanks for the feedback Ron
great video ordered one
Tom use it well! Ron
How to reset an ideal 61 768. I get no accurate reading. When I select 400 amps and I must press the delta botton to get zero reading. But it then read 1 or 3 amps after set in it to zero.
Thanks for the help
Hello please reach out to me and I will get you to a technician that might be able to help. IDEAL no lnger makes that meter Ron at ron.kipper@idealindustries.com
I have this meter and I was wondering if you recommend some type of accessory lead kit that is for this meter or leads that will fit that are clips and fine probes..etc
Do you have a video on universal leads of different types and uses and what meters they fit
Hello our standard lead set TL-757 will work with this meter I don't have a video out though Ron
@@RonKipperDatacomm1 thank you for the information and great videos and knowledge from them...
Thanks for watching Ron
Does anyone know what is the lowest dc current this meter can measure ? Will appreciate if someone can share this information.
The resolution for DC Amps is 0.01 A for this meter. If you are looking to measure very small amounts of current a multimeter might be a better choice. Hope this helps Ron
Bought one of these but ncv EF function doesn't seem to work?
LSJ if you like drop me a note and we can discuss it Ron at ron.kipper@idealindustries.com
Can you see volts and amps at the same time?
Hello no you would need to switch functions. Keep in mind inorder to read voltage you have to use the test leads and touch an exposed conductor have fun Ron
Do these meters measure InRush?
Hi Michael no they do not hope that helps Ron
Does it come with an owner's manual?
Yes they come with a manual use the tester well Ron
I have this ideal amp clamp I also have a kline amp clamp I regret buying the kline.
You have a nice clamp meter! I think for the features and price you won't go wrong Ron
Good overview but, It did NOT tell you HOW to use it.
It was not my intention to show you how to use the clamp meter. Just cover the features I will look into maybe doing that though Ron
Thans, Ron. My apologies for the misinterpretation. I'm working on that, as well. The instruction Bible is in such small print, I had to download a version online and print it out, JUST to SEE it :)@@RonKipperDatacomm1
Hey good to hear back from you I would assume there are some videos out there on how to use one Ron
Are you afraid to get your hands dirty sissy
Nope just a safety thing you should be wearing PPE when working inside of live panels. Believe me we would get a lot of bad reviews if we were not wearing the gloves. Have fun Ron
But your just showing how it works, Doc
Still in a Cat III area when taking the pictures so need to be gloved up. Ron