Wow! This is exactly the video I was looking for. I just purchased the Fluke 117 and was looking for the right current clamp to work with it. You gave me the answer! Thanks!
Thanks for the appreciation. Fluke made the i400e to match standard input jacks so it works on other brands' DMMs as well. Plus, they're not too expensive for such a versatile accessory clamp. I got mine from a local online seller for around U$45.
Wow, I was considering purchasing a meter to troubleshoot in-rush amps. With this accessory, I will save a few bucks for sure. Thank you for this excellent video.
I appreciate your comments. Lowest I measured was 2Amps (04:26). But based on specs, it should be able to measure 1.0 Amp minimum, although I haven't tested a load with 1Amp excatly. I did test it at a load between 100mA and 300mA: the i400E did not detect them, the reading at the F115 remained 0. So, as long as current (mV output of the clamp) is 1.0 or above, it should do well between 1A and 400A.
@@exiledazazel1844 Fluke also makes the i800. It has a range of 0.1 to 800 amps, according to Fluke. It is the same type of multimeter accessory as tested here by ramschannel.
@@exiledazazel1844 update. Apparently the i400E can measure down to at least 100mA. This depends on the resolution of the multimeter it is connected to. Specifically the digital multimeter must have a a high resolution of at least 10 microvolt AC. It just so happened that the Fluke115, F117 and even F116 do not have this resolution but the UNI-T 139C has. I've tested and covered this in the other video linked here: ruclips.net/video/l9PLClT7TJY/видео.html
Thanks for your comments. There is at least one from Fluke. Based on their online info, it's the battery-powered Fluke i410 AC/DC accessory clamp. Same type of banana plug connector, also rated to 400A max, 1mV/Amp. I haven't used one though. Off-brand clamps of this type can also be found sold online, like the Holdpeak 600A AC/DC accessory clamp, but I don't know how well they perform.
good video. Could you tell me if this clamp is compatible with the 116FC ?, and what would be the maximum AC measurement current. (I see in the video that you position the selector in mV) I really need to know if this accessory replaces a 325 RMS meter. Thank you so much
I appreciate your comments. Do you mean Fluke 116 DMM? The Fluke 325 can measure both AC and DC current, while the i400e can measure AC current only. The i400E has a maximum current of 400A AC same as F325. When paired with a compatible multimeter, like the Fluke 116, the i400E makes a good backup or complement to your existing clamp meter. You need to position the DMM to mV AC when using the i400E and just read the value as Amperes. Please refer to user's manual for details on this. I also noted this in the video. And yes, the i400e is perfectly compatible with a Fluke 116. Here's a photo for reference. The other instrument is a Fluke 324. They both registered essentially the same current readings: 6.74A and 6.8A (read 6.8 mV as 6.8Amp). Hope this helps. Good luck! flic.kr/p/2mvNPxM
I have an Amprobe ACD 14 pro . I also have a Triplett CM24 current meter with inrush. and also a fluke 116. when checking inrush on my vacuum cleaner the Amprobe read 44 +- amps on startup. the Triplett measured 32 amps + - so I was curious to see which is accurate. after watching this video I decided to get an i400e to use with my 116. using the max feature with the 116 it was within 1-2 amps of the Triplett. so I was surprised to find the 12 amp discrepancy with the Amprobe
I appreciate your comments. It's interesting that your CM24 and F116 with i400e recorded inrush with just ~2Amp difference. I don't have a CM24 but in my video of the ACD 14 Pro I compared it's inrush function with the inrush function of my Hioki CM4376 and they also registered ~2Amp difference only. The i400e with F116/F115/F117 MAX function is a good way to quickly detect presence of inrush. In order to establish more accurate baselines across different devices I think more tests are necessary. For inrush detection however, the MAX function of the F116 and with i400e is good enough for relatively small motor load. Just my personal opinion.
@@scottm3552 A common misconception hehe. Please see 03:40 the F115 DMM doesn't know that an i400e is connected. It will just display the output of the i400e in mV. But as mentioned, 1A detected by the i400e will result in 1mV. Hence 6 mV is read as 6 Amp, for example.
Will this clamp work with fluke 87v without blowing the fuse inside the multimeter? I’m kind of hesitant to use it because of the specs of the multimeter since it says it only does up to 10 amps and for 30 seconds it will do 20 amps
Hi Jerry, the i400E outputs milli-volts-AC up to 400mV-AC to the multimeter. Hence, it's max rating was 400Amps, AC. The multimeter should be set to mV-AC setting, not Amperes (current) when used with the i400E. However, I'm not sure if the 87V has a millivolt-AC function. This is important- the multimeter must have mV AC function or at least able to measure down to 1millivolt. The i400E won't work with mV-DC.
Not knowing your budget or background let me assume you're a homeowner who wanted a reliable digital multimeter (DMM) to handle simple household tasks that requires it. An economical Fluke 15B+ or 17B+ should cover the essentials. But if budget allows, a Fluke 115, 116, or 117 would be a step up. If you're confident enough to safely measure live circuit currents, a clamp meter like the Kyoritsu 2127R or Fluke 324 is very versatile and should serve you well. Stay with the known brands (Fluke, Hioki, Kyoritsu, Sanwa), get one with a backlight. For household troubleshooting a digital multimeter is much more practical and easier to use than analog. So stay with DMMs. Lastly, for more laborious or very risky electrical work, I'd just call an electrician, just to be safe. Good luck!
@@ramschannelreviews obviously I do not want to spend more than what I do not need, but I want to buy one good one instead of several bad ones, I have been looking at the Fluke 87V, I am planning to to learn and do everything about residential, and I know that good tools are essential to do a good job without wasting time
@@alvilla701 In my previous work in the electric utility, I used the 87V. Top of the line DMM, surpassed only by the new 87V MAX. I can't afford it though, but that is an excellent choice!
@@ramschannelreviews thank you very much, I'll take a look at the new one also, I know that lots of times to make good money I also need to spend it, I might get one of those two, thank you again
Good excellent video, I wanted to know if it will be compatible with the fluke 117? With this accessory I can measure the amperage in direct current as a security camera transformer, the battery of my car? etc. that is, can I measure amperage in AC and DC current? Thank you
Thanks for your comments. Yes it is compatible with Fluke 117. But cannot measure DC current. The i400E is designed for AC current only. The Fluke accessory clamp that can measure both AC & DC current is the i410. You can also consider the Fluke 325 clamp meter if you need to take both AC and DC current. Good luck!
As I understand it, this is for general power frequency application. Based on its specs it has the following accracy rating: 2.0 % ± 5 digits (45 Hz to 65 Hz) and 2.5 % ± 5 digits (65 Hz to 400 Hz). Typical bandwidth: 5 Hz to 20 kHz.
Hi sir. Where can i purchase the fluke i400e here in the Philippines? Any idea how much it cost? Nice video by the way. You inspired me to purchase this tool.
Hi Bolt, thanks for your comments. I bought it from AliExpress last April 2019, at U$86. If you search Lazada Philippines, you'll find it sold at around P2,500 though I'm not sure if they're legit. The banana plugs of the Lazada photos were slightly different. (Edit: I later ordered a unit from Lazada Philippines and it's legit Fluke i400E.)
@@juancarlossandoval5628 Congrats! Mura na po sya sa Lazada kesa sa AliExpress nung nabili ko noon pa. I also have that side-oriented 2021 model. It's legit Fluke i400E so quality and reliability are there. Good luck!
@@ramschannelreviews yes po,, legit fluke xa. Good buy tlga. Thanks sa review, kaya ako bumili nito nakita ko ung review and the best tlga gawa mo, super linaw. Mote videos pa po. New subscriber here.. request po sana follow up review about i400e for lower current measuremen, below 1amp. Im using these clamp probe to test washing machine motors and spin dry. Spin dry motor just show 700ma or in my case .74mv just want to confirm if the reading I got is correct. I know this probe only goes down to 1mv per amp but I want to see if it can go lower. Thank you
@@juancarlossandoval5628 Salamat po sa inyong comments at suporta. You're right. It's duty cycle is 1Amp to 400Amp. You might have already seen this in the specs. I also included this in the video. Just now I made a quick check. Di talaga kaya bro. It's cut-off voltage is really 1mV. You won't get a reading below 1Amp. Here's a link to the photo I took. This was 806mA at the demo board. Using my Fluke 116, zero Amp. Ano po yung multimeter ninyo at nakakuha po kayo ng 700mA? flic.kr/p/2kYQETi
I just purchased my Fluke 116 for HVAC. It came with a combo clamp meter 323. The 323 is a bear bones clamp amp meter. Probably gonna keep it as a house meter. The 323 has good basic functions. So far so good with the Fluke116. Not a fan of the LoZ function 🙄. I am loving the other meter functions! After watching your video I am definitely going to pick up the i400e clamp. Sometimes I need to check blower motor amperage but the blower door needs to be closed. The i400e clamp would be great for that until i get my Fluke 902 fc replaced from Fluke (recalled 😑). My plan is to use the Fluke 116 and Fluke 902 FC as my main goto meters.
@@rguevara83 Sounds like a good plan! Yes, I saw that combo at amazon. I ended up buying the F116 and Fluke 324 separately, both in transit. I think the F323 was alright, but I wanted one with a backlight, hence the F324. Hope you get your F902 FC soon. That's a high end instrument and a good match for your F116 as HVAC multimeters. The FC app isn't available in the Philippines, but I'm sure it's convenient for remote monitoring in your case. I got the 2021 Fluke i400E for the equivalent of U$43 from Lazada Philippines. I couldn't pass up a great deal. 😁Good luck!
You have to check that the multimeter has milliVolt AC function and standard input jacks. Basta meron po sila nito kahit hindi Fluke ang brand pwede po ang i400E.
@@ramschannelreviews unfortunately wala syang millivolt function doon sa selector knob ng SANWA CD 771 pero kaya nyang mag read ng millivolt auto ranging yata.
@@matlesterdivinagracia6528 I'm not familiar with CD771 sir. Pero kung pwede po sya sa mV AC then compatible yung i400E since it can read up to 400mV AC. Yung input jack nalang po ng CD771 ang dapat sakto ang sukat sa i400E banana jacks.
@@ramschannelreviews yun nga lang po kailangan pang hanapan ng adaptor yung kasya doon sa multimeter ko kasi malayo ang pagitan nung dalawang terminal na pagsasaksakan.
@@matlesterdivinagracia6528 I see. On the other hand based on online specs magandang uri din po ang inyong DMM. Japanese brand and quality. Perhaps you can just get a dedicated clamp meter, as an alternative.
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Wow! This is exactly the video I was looking for. I just purchased the Fluke 117 and was looking for the right current clamp to work with it. You gave me the answer! Thanks!
Thanks for the appreciation. Fluke made the i400e to match standard input jacks so it works on other brands' DMMs as well. Plus, they're not too expensive for such a versatile accessory clamp. I got mine from a local online seller for around U$45.
Same!
Wow, I was considering purchasing a meter to troubleshoot in-rush amps. With this accessory, I will save a few bucks for sure. Thank you for this excellent video.
Hi Jack, I appreciate your comments. Good luck!
How many capacity AC ampere can read sir
Great Video. I just purchased this device to use with my 87V .
Thanks for your comments! 87V is a fine DMM.
Thank you for taking the time to make this video!! Does it do well with lower amps?
I appreciate your comments. Lowest I measured was 2Amps (04:26). But based on specs, it should be able to measure 1.0 Amp minimum, although I haven't tested a load with 1Amp excatly. I did test it at a load between 100mA and 300mA: the i400E did not detect them, the reading at the F115 remained 0. So, as long as current (mV output of the clamp) is 1.0 or above, it should do well between 1A and 400A.
I work with loads of .2 amps to 300 amps depends on the service call. Looks like a very good investment! Thanks again for taking the time to reply
@@exiledazazel1844 I agree. For what it was intended, the i400e should serve you well. Thanks for your comments. Good luck!
@@exiledazazel1844 Fluke also makes the i800. It has a range of 0.1 to 800 amps, according to Fluke. It is the same type of multimeter accessory as tested here by ramschannel.
@@exiledazazel1844 update. Apparently the i400E can measure down to at least 100mA. This depends on the resolution of the multimeter it is connected to. Specifically the digital multimeter must have a a high resolution of at least 10 microvolt AC. It just so happened that the Fluke115, F117 and even F116 do not have this resolution but the UNI-T 139C has. I've tested and covered this in the other video linked here: ruclips.net/video/l9PLClT7TJY/видео.html
Thank you.
You're welcome!
Do you know if there are clamps like this for DC current? Thanks in advance and Great Video.
Thanks for your comments. There is at least one from Fluke. Based on their online info, it's the battery-powered Fluke i410 AC/DC accessory clamp. Same type of banana plug connector, also rated to 400A max, 1mV/Amp. I haven't used one though. Off-brand clamps of this type can also be found sold online, like the Holdpeak 600A AC/DC accessory clamp, but I don't know how well they perform.
good video. Could you tell me if this clamp is compatible with the 116FC ?, and what would be the maximum AC measurement current. (I see in the video that you position the selector in mV)
I really need to know if this accessory replaces a 325 RMS meter.
Thank you so much
I appreciate your comments. Do you mean Fluke 116 DMM? The Fluke 325 can measure both AC and DC current, while the i400e can measure AC current only. The i400E has a maximum current of 400A AC same as F325. When paired with a compatible multimeter, like the Fluke 116, the i400E makes a good backup or complement to your existing clamp meter. You need to position the DMM to mV AC when using the i400E and just read the value as Amperes. Please refer to user's manual for details on this. I also noted this in the video. And yes, the i400e is perfectly compatible with a Fluke 116. Here's a photo for reference. The other instrument is a Fluke 324. They both registered essentially the same current readings: 6.74A and 6.8A (read 6.8 mV as 6.8Amp). Hope this helps. Good luck!
flic.kr/p/2mvNPxM
Hello sir the i400e clamp are compatible to DMM 87v I want to buy this accessories. If fit to my 87 thanks a lot more appreciate the video.
sir this i400e they can measure also below 1 ampere i mean mili ampere
@@JojoCruzSolano Below 1milliampere? No sir. At the minimum it can measure 100milliampere but only if your DMM has a resolution of 10micro-volt AC.
I have an Amprobe ACD 14 pro . I also have a Triplett CM24 current meter with inrush. and also a fluke 116.
when checking inrush on my vacuum cleaner the Amprobe read 44 +- amps on startup.
the Triplett measured 32 amps + - so I was curious to see which is accurate. after watching this video I decided to get an i400e to use with my 116. using the max feature with the 116 it was within 1-2 amps of the Triplett. so I was surprised to find the 12 amp discrepancy with the Amprobe
I appreciate your comments. It's interesting that your CM24 and F116 with i400e recorded inrush with just ~2Amp difference. I don't have a CM24 but in my video of the ACD 14 Pro I compared it's inrush function with the inrush function of my Hioki CM4376 and they also registered ~2Amp difference only. The i400e with F116/F115/F117 MAX function is a good way to quickly detect presence of inrush. In order to establish more accurate baselines across different devices I think more tests are necessary. For inrush detection however, the MAX function of the F116 and with i400e is good enough for relatively small motor load. Just my personal opinion.
No need to convert the MV to amps?
No need. The mV reading on the DMM is the Amps output of the i400e.
@@ramschannelreviews why doesn’t it display amps then lol, I was struggling all day.
@@scottm3552 A common misconception hehe. Please see 03:40 the F115 DMM doesn't know that an i400e is connected. It will just display the output of the i400e in mV. But as mentioned, 1A detected by the i400e will result in 1mV. Hence 6 mV is read as 6 Amp, for example.
Will this clamp work with fluke 87v without blowing the fuse inside the multimeter?
I’m kind of hesitant to use it because of the specs of the multimeter since it says it only does up to 10 amps and for 30 seconds it will do 20 amps
Hi Jerry, the i400E outputs milli-volts-AC up to 400mV-AC to the multimeter. Hence, it's max rating was 400Amps, AC. The multimeter should be set to mV-AC setting, not Amperes (current) when used with the i400E. However, I'm not sure if the 87V has a millivolt-AC function. This is important- the multimeter must have mV AC function or at least able to measure down to 1millivolt. The i400E won't work with mV-DC.
Which multimeter do think is the best for residential use?
Not knowing your budget or background let me assume you're a homeowner who wanted a reliable digital multimeter (DMM) to handle simple household tasks that requires it. An economical Fluke 15B+ or 17B+ should cover the essentials. But if budget allows, a Fluke 115, 116, or 117 would be a step up. If you're confident enough to safely measure live circuit currents, a clamp meter like the Kyoritsu 2127R or Fluke 324 is very versatile and should serve you well. Stay with the known brands (Fluke, Hioki, Kyoritsu, Sanwa), get one with a backlight. For household troubleshooting a digital multimeter is much more practical and easier to use than analog. So stay with DMMs. Lastly, for more laborious or very risky electrical work, I'd just call an electrician, just to be safe. Good luck!
@@ramschannelreviews obviously I do not want to spend more than what I do not need, but I want to buy one good one instead of several bad ones, I have been looking at the Fluke 87V, I am planning to to learn and do everything about residential, and I know that good tools are essential to do a good job without wasting time
@@alvilla701 In my previous work in the electric utility, I used the 87V. Top of the line DMM, surpassed only by the new 87V MAX. I can't afford it though, but that is an excellent choice!
@@ramschannelreviews thank you very much, I'll take a look at the new one also, I know that lots of times to make good money I also need to spend it, I might get one of those two, thank you again
@@alvilla701 you're welcome and thanks also for your support. I appreciate it!
Compatible with scopmeter fluke 190?
No, I don't think so.
Good excellent video, I wanted to know if it will be compatible with the fluke 117? With this accessory I can measure the amperage in direct current as a security camera transformer, the battery of my car? etc. that is, can I measure amperage in AC and DC current?
Thank you
Thanks for your comments. Yes it is compatible with Fluke 117. But cannot measure DC current. The i400E is designed for AC current only. The Fluke accessory clamp that can measure both AC & DC current is the i410. You can also consider the Fluke 325 clamp meter if you need to take both AC and DC current. Good luck!
avg or trms
It depends on the DMM. For example on Fluke 115, F116, or F117 the readings from the i400e are calculated as true RMS.
Would you know what the Hz response is for this tool?
As I understand it, this is for general power frequency application. Based on its specs it has the following accracy rating: 2.0 % ± 5 digits (45 Hz to 65 Hz) and 2.5 % ± 5 digits (65 Hz to 400 Hz). Typical bandwidth: 5 Hz to 20 kHz.
@@ramschannelreviews Super... thanks!
@@imaginarypoint you're welcome. thanks for your comments.
Hi sir. Where can i purchase the fluke i400e here in the Philippines? Any idea how much it cost? Nice video by the way. You inspired me to purchase this tool.
Hi Bolt, thanks for your comments. I bought it from AliExpress last April 2019, at U$86. If you search Lazada Philippines, you'll find it sold at around P2,500 though I'm not sure if they're legit. The banana plugs of the Lazada photos were slightly different. (Edit: I later ordered a unit from Lazada Philippines and it's legit Fluke i400E.)
@@ramschannelreviews i just got mine from lazada. The banana jack is side ways since the one on lazada is the 2021 model.
@@juancarlossandoval5628 Congrats! Mura na po sya sa Lazada kesa sa AliExpress nung nabili ko noon pa. I also have that side-oriented 2021 model. It's legit Fluke i400E so quality and reliability are there. Good luck!
@@ramschannelreviews yes po,, legit fluke xa. Good buy tlga. Thanks sa review, kaya ako bumili nito nakita ko ung review and the best tlga gawa mo, super linaw. Mote videos pa po. New subscriber here.. request po sana follow up review about i400e for lower current measuremen, below 1amp. Im using these clamp probe to test washing machine motors and spin dry. Spin dry motor just show 700ma or in my case .74mv just want to confirm if the reading I got is correct. I know this probe only goes down to 1mv per amp but I want to see if it can go lower. Thank you
@@juancarlossandoval5628 Salamat po sa inyong comments at suporta. You're right. It's duty cycle is 1Amp to 400Amp. You might have already seen this in the specs. I also included this in the video. Just now I made a quick check. Di talaga kaya bro. It's cut-off voltage is really 1mV. You won't get a reading below 1Amp. Here's a link to the photo I took. This was 806mA at the demo board. Using my Fluke 116, zero Amp. Ano po yung multimeter ninyo at nakakuha po kayo ng 700mA? flic.kr/p/2kYQETi
this Fluke i400 clamp can be use on Fluke 116??
Yes, it can. The F116 has the 600mV AC range which is compatible the i400E's input range of 400mV AC.
Will the fluke i400e work with the Fluke 116?
Yes, it should. The Fluke 116 had 600mV AC function and standard terminal plug, that's all the i400E needs to work.
Thank you 👍
@@rguevara83 You're welcome. I have a Fluke 116 from amazon myself, in transit. Thanks too, for supporting my channel.
I just purchased my Fluke 116 for HVAC. It came with a combo clamp meter 323. The 323 is a bear bones clamp amp meter. Probably gonna keep it as a house meter. The 323 has good basic functions. So far so good with the Fluke116. Not a fan of the LoZ function 🙄. I am loving the other meter functions! After watching your video I am definitely going to pick up the i400e clamp. Sometimes I need to check blower motor amperage but the blower door needs to be closed. The i400e clamp would be great for that until i get my Fluke 902 fc replaced from Fluke (recalled 😑). My plan is to use the Fluke 116 and Fluke 902 FC as my main goto meters.
@@rguevara83 Sounds like a good plan! Yes, I saw that combo at amazon. I ended up buying the F116 and Fluke 324 separately, both in transit. I think the F323 was alright, but I wanted one with a backlight, hence the F324. Hope you get your F902 FC soon. That's a high end instrument and a good match for your F116 as HVAC multimeters. The FC app isn't available in the Philippines, but I'm sure it's convenient for remote monitoring in your case. I got the 2021 Fluke i400E for the equivalent of U$43 from Lazada Philippines. I couldn't pass up a great deal. 😁Good luck!
Does it work on any other brand multimeter?
You have to check that the multimeter has milliVolt AC function and standard input jacks. Basta meron po sila nito kahit hindi Fluke ang brand pwede po ang i400E.
@@ramschannelreviews unfortunately wala syang millivolt function doon sa selector knob ng SANWA CD 771
pero kaya nyang mag read ng millivolt auto ranging yata.
@@matlesterdivinagracia6528 I'm not familiar with CD771 sir. Pero kung pwede po sya sa mV AC then compatible yung i400E since it can read up to 400mV AC. Yung input jack nalang po ng CD771 ang dapat sakto ang sukat sa i400E banana jacks.
@@ramschannelreviews yun nga lang po kailangan pang hanapan ng adaptor yung kasya doon sa multimeter ko kasi malayo ang pagitan nung dalawang terminal na pagsasaksakan.
@@matlesterdivinagracia6528 I see. On the other hand based on online specs magandang uri din po ang inyong DMM. Japanese brand and quality. Perhaps you can just get a dedicated clamp meter, as an alternative.
Will it work on 15b max?
Yes. The 15B Max is compatible with the Fluke i400e and the UNI-T UT CS06A ac current clamp sensors.
@@ramschannelreviews thanks 👍👍