AC/DC clamp meters

Buy current clamp AC / DC

Current clamps in the AC/DC version are used for direct current and
AC current measurement is used.

What is a current clamp?

The current clamp’s eponymous clamp shape is used to measure current contactlessly and
using the magnetic field. The forceps-shaped head can be used directly
can be placed around a power line and thus safely used for measurement even during
ongoing operation of a device.

Variants of current clamps

Current clamps are divided into different models, the AC or the
AC/DC models. The abbreviations here stand for the type of
Current measurement. The AC current clamps are only suitable for measurements with alternating current,
The AC/DC current clamps are suitable for both direct current and
Alternating current can be used.

The use therefore decides whether the current clamp AC or the current clamp
AC/DC should be purchased. If you are unsure about which type of power you
want to use the device, it is advisable to buy the AC/DC version, with which you can
be able to carry out the appropriate measurements in every case.

Current clamp AC / DC from Pancontrol

  • Europe-wide delivery (information on delivery options on request)
  • Packaging marked with meaningful symbols / international
    saleable
  • Operating instructions in 16 languages (German, English, French, Italian,
    Español, Nederlands, Svenska, Čeština, Slovenský, Magyar, Slovenščina, Bosanski
    / Crnogorski / Hrvatski / Srpski, Polski, Română, Български)
  • 4 models with automatic function selection: The device automatically selects the function and measuring range required. This makes operation particularly easy
  • Almost all current clamps offer a contactless voltage tester. This shows
    Contactless detection of live cables using light and sound signals.

Choose Pancontrol’s AC/DC current clamps for your
Current measurements!

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Why does a current clamp show no current reading on an extension cord with multiple wires?

    A current clamp only measures correctly when it grips a single live conductor. With a multi-core cable, the outgoing and return conductors are located together within the sheath; their magnetic fields largely cancel each other out. The reading is then zero or unusable. For an accurate current measurement, a single conductor must be separated or a suitable measuring adapter used.

  • Up to what current intensity can PANCONTROL current clamps measure and which measurement categories are covered?

    The PANCONTROL range covers measuring ranges from compact 100 A AC/DC applications to flexible 3000 A AC measurements. Examples include the PAN 100AD+ (up to 100 A AC/DC), PAN 600AD+ (up to 600 A AC/DC), PAN 1000AD (up to 1000 A AC/DC), and PAN 3000A+ (up to 3000 A AC) with a flexible Rogowski loop. For work on main distribution boards or large conductor cross-sections, models with CAT IV rating and a suitable clamp opening are relevant.

  • What is the difference between AC current clamps and AC/DC current clamps?

    AC current clamps measure alternating current only, while AC/DC current clamps also measure direct current. AC devices measure alternating current using the alternating magnetic field of the conductor. For direct current, a Hall effect sensor is required. Therefore, AC/DC current clamps are the right choice for photovoltaics, battery storage systems, UPS systems, e-mobility, and DC drives. PANCONTROL offers models such as the PAN 100AD+, PAN 600AD+ 2, and PAN 1000AD for this purpose.