Extech PQ2071 1000A True RMS AC Power Clamp Meter
The Extech multifunctional PQ2071 Power Clamp Meter operates as a true RMS clamp meter, power meter, multimeter, and AC voltage detector.
Features
- Frequency measurement to 200Hz
- USB interface for connection to a PC for datalogging function with included software
- Manually store/recall up to 99 data sets
- Free ground shipping
- Expedited repair and warranty service
- Lifetime technical support
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The P2071 measures AC current, frequency, temperature (Type K), and power, including true power, apparent power, reactive power, and active power. It also includes a built-in non-contact voltage detector with LED alert. The USB PC interface offers storage and manual recall of up to 99 data sets.
- True Power Range: 750kW
- True Power Maximum Resolution: 10W
- True Power Basic Accuracy: ±3%
- Apparent Power Range: 750kVA
- Apparent Power Maximum Resolution: 10kVA
- Apparent Power Basic Accuracy: ±3%
- Reactive Power Range: 750kVAR
- Reactive Power Maximum Resolution: 10VAR
- Reactive Power Basic Accuracy: ±4%
- Active Power Range: 9999kWh
- Active Power Maximum Resolution: 0.001
- Active Power Basic Accuracy: ±3%
- Power Factor Range: 0.3 to 1
- Power Factor Maximum Resolution: 0.001
- Power Factor Basic Accuracy: ±0.02
- Phase Angle Range: -180 to 180°
- Phase Angle Maximum Resolution: 1°
- Phase Angle Basic Accuracy: ±2°
- AC Current Range: 1000A
- AC Current Maximum Resolution: 100mA
- AC Current Basic Accuracy: ±2%
- AC Voltage Range: 750V
- AC Voltage Maximum Resolution: 0.1V
- AC Voltage Basic Accuracy: ±1.2%
- Frequency Range: 50Hz to 200Hz
- Frequency Maximum Resolution: 1Hz
- Dimensions/Weight: 11.5 x 3.75 x 1.5" (292 x 95 x 38mm) / 18.4oz (522g)
- (1) Meter
- (4) Color-coded leads with alligator clips
- (1) USB cable
- (1) PC software
- (1) 9V battery
- (1) Soft case
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