Ideal nd2396 Manuel D’Utilisation

To measure Kilowatts and Power Factor in a single
phase 2-wire system
• Set rotary switch to PF/kW without jaws clamping onto any

wire

• If the watt reading is not zero, press the DC A/W ZERO 

button once to zero out the watt reading.

• Insert the black test lead into the COM terminal and the red

test lead into the + terminal.

• Connect the black test probe to the neutral conductor and

the red test probe to the hot conductor.

• Using the trigger to open the jaws, fully enclose the hot

conductor within the clamp.

• Release the trigger and be sure that the jaws have closed

completely.

• The power clamp selects the appropriate range based on the

Autoranging table.

• Power Factor (PF) is a calculated value based on the 

formula

PF=

_______

• The kW value is shown on the main display and the PF

value is shown on the upper display.

• Positive PF (+) indicates an inductive load, while negative

PF (-) indicates a capacitive load.

To measure Kilowatts and Power Factor in a single
phase 3-wire system 
See section on 1

φ

3W AC+DC Power Measurements

0-200V 

0.1V 

±(1.5% +5)  ±(2.0% +5)  10M

200-500V      

500-600VAC 1V

500-800VDC      

Overload Protection:

800V

TRMS Measurements 
Accuracies specified at Crest Factor <3.5

50/60Hz 

±(0.5% + 2) 

>5V  

10-400Hz    

To Measure Voltage and Frequency
• Set the rotary switch to V/Hz
• Insert the black test lead into the COM terminal and the red

test lead into the + terminal.

• Connect the test probes in parallel with the load or circuit.
• The power clamps automatically selects the proper range.

Note:  The “+” sign on the jaw must face the power source for
correct measurement.

kW

kVA

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