AC/DC Current Clamp
CMAC 5208 and CMSS 6187-CE
CMAC 5208 AC/DC Current Clamp CMSS 6187-CE AC/DC Current Clamp
The AC/DC Current Clamps (Models CMAC
5208 and CMSS 6187-CE) are battery-
powered clamp-on current probes that is used
on primary circuits with the SKF Microlog®
Portable Data Collector/FFT Analyzer to
measure AC or DC currents up to 600 amps
peak AC, 600 amps DC. It is one of a range of
accessories offered by SKF Reliability Systems
to enhance the predictive maintenance efforts
of the proactive machinery analyst.
Features
• Solid state hall effect transducer
• AC (1 Hz to 5 kHz) and DC (0 to 1 Hz)
measurement
• Ranges – 60 and 600 amps
• Degaussing adjustment for zero noise
offset
The AC/DC Current Clamps allows a user to
easily and safely incorporate the capability for
current monitoring within Microlog routes.
The jaws clamp around a conductor allowing
current measurements without breaking the
circuit. A Hall Sensor mounted in a gap in
the core senses the magnetic field produced
by the current being measured. An amplifier
circuit generates an output signal of 1 mV per
amp (600 amp range) or 10 mV per amp (60
amp range). Demagnetizing (degaussing) is
accomplished by means of a push-button.
Lightweight and easy to carry, the AC/DC
Current Clamp may be used throughout the
plant or in control room environments.
For more information on utilizing the AC/DC
Current Clamp along with the Microlog and
SKF Machine Suite software, contact your
local SKF Reliability Systems Representative.
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Specifications
Model CMAC 5208 Model CMSS 6187-CE
ELECTRICAL
Current Range: 40 A (AC) / 60 A (DC) Range: 0.2 to 40 A (AC), (60 A Peak) 0.4 to 60 A (DC)

400 A (AC) / 600 A (DC) Range: 0.5 to 400 A (AC), (600 A Peak) 0.5 to 600 A (DC)

Output Signal: 40 A (AC) / 60 A (DC) Range: 10 mV/A

400 A (AC) / 600 A (DC) Range: 1 mV/A on 600 A range

Accuracy *: 40 A (AC) / 60 A (DC) Range: 1.5% of Reading ± 0.5 A (0.5 to 40 A)

1.5% of Reading (40 to 60 A)

400 A (AC) / 600 A (DC) Range: 1.5% of Reading ± 1.0 A (0.5 to 100 A)
2.0% of Reading (100 to 400 A)
2.5% of Reading (400 to 600 A DC)

Phase Shift *: 40 A (AC) / 60 A (DC) Range: ≤ 3.0° (10 to 20 A, 45 to 65 Hz)

≤ 2.0° (20 to 100 A)
≤ 1.5° (100 to 400 A) Not Available

400 A (AC) / 600 A (DC) Range: ≤ 3.0° (10 to 100 A) ≤ 2.0° (10 to 100 A)
≤ 1.5° (100 to 400 A)

* Reference Conditions: +64 °F to +84 °F (+18 °C to +28 °C), 20% to 75% relative humidity, external magnetic field < 40 A/m, no DC component, no external current carrying
conductor, test sample centered, 1 MΩ ≤ 100 pF load, zero adjustment prior to measurement (DC only) DC to 65 Hz, Battery voltage = 9 V ± 0.1 V.

Output Termination: 6 Feet BNC 5 Feet Lead

Overload: 1000 A (AC) and 2000 A (DC) continuous up to 1 kHz

Rise and Fall Time: 60 A Range: ≤ 100 µs from 10 to 90% Vout

600 A Range: ≤ 70 µs from 10 to 90% Vout

Noise: 60 A Range: DC to 1 kHz: ≤ 8.0 mV or 0.8 A PP

DC to 5 kHz: ≤ 12.0 mV or 1.2 A PP
0.1 Hz to 5 kHz: ≤ 2.0 mV or 0.2 A PP

600 A Range: DC to 1 kHz: ≤ 1.0 mV or 1.0 A PP

DC to 5 kHz: ≤ 1.5 mV or 1.5 A PP
0.1 Hz to 5 kHz: ≤ 500 µV or 0.5 A PP

Insertion Impedance: 0.39 mΩ at 50 Hz, 58 mΩ at 1000 Hz

Load Impedance: >100 kΩ/100 pF (maximum)

Frequency Range: DC to 10 kHz at -3 dB

Working Voltage: 600 V RMS

Common Mode Voltage: 600 V RMS

Influence of Adjacent Conductor: < 10 mA/A at 50 Hz at 23mm from the probe

Influence of Conductor in Jaw Opening: 0.5% reading (DC to 440 Hz)

Influence of Temperature: ≤ 300 ppm/°K or 0.3%/10°K

Influence of Humidity: 10 to 90% relative humidity at reference temperature ≤ 0.5%

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Model CMAC 5208 Model CMSS 6187-CE

ELECTRICAL
Auto Off: 10 minutes (may be disabled at power up by user by pressing Zero button while turning on.
The green LED blinks three times to indicate that the auto-off is disabled).

Electrical Certification: EN 61010-2-32

ENVIRONMENTAL
Case Protection: IP30 per IEC 529

Operating Temperature Range: +14 °F to +131 °F (-10 °C to +55 °C)

Storage Temperature Range: -40 °F to +176 °F (-40 °C to +70 °C)

Operating Relative Humidity: +10 °C to +35 °C, 90% ± 5% Relative Humidity (Without condensation)
+40 °C to +55 °C, 70% ± 5% Relative Humidity (Without condensation)

Altitude: Operating: 0 to 2000 meters

Nonoperating: 0 to 12000 meters

MECHANICAL
Zero Adjustment: Automatic zero

Battery: 9 V Alkaline

Low Battery Indication: Green LED when battery voltage ≥ 6.5 V

Battery Life: Approximately 120 hours with alkaline battery Approximately 50 hours with alkaline battery

Overload Indication: Red LED indicates input greater than the selected range

Jaw Opening: 1.2” (31mm)

Maximum Conductor Size: One 1.18” (30mm) Conductor or

Two 0.95” (24mm) Conductor or
Two bus bars 1.24” x 0.4” (31.5mm x 10.0mm)

Dimensions: 8.8” x 3.82” x 1.73” (224mm x 97mm x 44mm)

Weight: 15 oz. (440 g)

Vibration: Test per IEC 68-2-6

Frequency Range: 5 Hz to 15 Hz, Amplitude: 1.50mm

15 Hz to 25 Hz, Amplitude: 1.00mm

25 Hz to 55 Hz, Amplitude: 0.25mm

Mechanical Shock: 100G, Test per IEC 68-2-27

MATERIAL
Output Lead: Double/reinforced insulated 5 foot (1.5m)

Handle: Gray Polycarbonate + ABS, UL94 V0

Jaws: Red Polycarbonate, UL94 V0

AC/DC Current Ordering Information
Clamp For the GX Series Microlog
CMSS 5208 and CMAC 5208 AC/DC Current Clamp; includes
an integral cable which mates directly to the
CMSS 6187-CE Microlog.
For the CMVA 65 Microlog
CMSS 6187-CE AC/DC Current Clamp;
includes an integral cable which mates
directly to the Microlog.

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