Megger DCM1500 True RMS Clamp Meter
The Megger DCM1500 True RMS Clamp Meter is designed for electrical engineers who need to measure high AC and DC currents. It measures current up to 1500 A and uses True RMS measurement to improve accuracy when working with non-sinusoidal waveforms. It also measures AC voltage to 750 V, DC voltage to 1000 V, resistance and frequency, while providing a continuity test.
A large 51 mm jaw helps accommodate sizeable conductors, while a tactile barrier below the jaws helps maintain a safe working distance from live uninsulated conductors. The backlit LCD uses large digits and a high-resolution digital bar graph to make readings easier to follow, including in poorly lit cupboards and switchrooms. A jaw trigger also helps when reaching cables in positions where the display cannot easily be viewed during placement.
The Megger DCM1500 True RMS Clamp Meter includes peak hold, min/max hold, data hold and relative measurement functions for practical testing and monitoring. Min/max mode can store maximum and minimum DC or RMS values over time, while peak hold captures maximum and minimum AC signal peaks at a 10 ms sample rate. Its IEC 61010-1 CAT IV 600 V safety rating, 1.2 m drop-test performance and automatic power-down function further support everyday electrical testing and maintenance work.
Key Benefits
- True RMS measurement helps reduce errors when testing non-sinusoidal waveforms produced by complex electrical loads.
- Measures both AC and DC current up to 1500 A for work on large electrical systems and equipment.
- Large 51 mm jaw capacity allows measurements around sizeable conductors without disconnecting the circuit.
- Backlit display, large digits and a digital bar graph improve visibility and make changing readings easier to follow.
- Peak and min/max functions help identify maximum loads, minimum values and start-up currents.
- Relative mode lets a stable value be stored and zeroed so subsequent variation can be shown directly.
- Data-hold functionality allows a displayed measurement to be retained for convenient reading.
- Tactile hand barrier helps maintain a safer working distance when measuring live uninsulated conductors.
- Automatic power-down after approximately 30 minutes helps conserve battery life and can be disabled when required for min/max measurements.
Common Applications
Megger DCM1500 True RMS Clamp Meter is suitable for a range of testing, maintenance and inspection tasks, including:
- Installation, maintenance and monitoring of large AC and DC electrical systems.
- Electrical fault finding using current, voltage, resistance and frequency measurements.
- Checking motor and heater start-up currents with min/max and peak-hold functions.
- Monitoring domestic solar and wind power generation systems.
- Battery monitoring and checking automotive charging and load circuits.
- Servicing electric vehicles such as fork-lift trucks.
- Lift maintenance and UPS commissioning, servicing and maintenance.
- Servicing electro-plating plants and welding equipment.
Why Choose This Model?
This model combines True RMS AC and DC current measurement up to 1500 A with a 51 mm conductor capacity, 750 V AC and 1000 V DC measurement ranges, and an IEC 61010-1 CAT IV 600 V safety rating. Peak, min/max, relative and data-hold functions add flexibility for maintenance, monitoring and fault-finding work.
