PN 4426307 (4822 872 30932 – Rev.3)

December 2011, Rev.3, 9/15

reserved. Specifications are subject to change

without notice. All product names are

trademarks of their respective companies.

i430-Flexi-TF-II

6000 A Flexible

AC Current Probe

Instructions

Introduction

The i430-Flexi-TF-II (the Probe or Product) is a flexible AC current probe

for use with the Fluke 430 series I and II Power Quality Analyzers and

other dedicated test tools. The i430-Flexi-TF-II is optimized for current

measurement on thick and hard to reach conductors. Check the user

documentation of your test tool for compatibility before you use this

current sensor.

Available versions are:

• i430-Flexi-TF

-II

61 cm (24 inch)

• i430-Flexi-TFII-48 122 cm (48 inch)

Contacting Fluke

To contact Fluke, call one of the following telephone numbers:

• Technical Support USA: 1-800-44-FLUKE (1-800-443-5853)

• Calibration/Repair USA: 1-888-99-FLUKE (1-888-993-5853)

•

Canada:

1-800-36-FLUKE (1-800-363-5853)

• Europe: +31 402-675-200

•

Japan:

+81-3-6714-3114

•

Singapore:

+65-6799-5566

• Anywhere in the world: +1-425-446-5500

Or, visit Fluke's website at www.fluke.com

To register your product, visit http://register.fluke.com.

To view, print, or download the latest manual supplement, visit

http://us.fluke.com/usen/support/

manuals

To locate an authorized service center, go to www.fluke.com.

Safety

Read this section carefully. It will familiarize you with the most important

safety instructions for handling the Product.

A Warning identifies hazardous conditions and procedures that are

dangerous to the user.

A Caution identifies conditions and procedures that can cause damage

to the Product or the equipment under test.

XW Warning

To prevent possible electrical shock, fire, or personal injury:

• Read all safet y information before you use the Product.

• Carefully read all instructions.

• The Probe is only to be used and handled by qualified

personnel.

• Do not work alone.

• Always connect the Product to the test tool before it is installed

around a conductor.

• Use the Product only as specified, or the protection supplied by

the Product can be compromised.

• Comply with local and national safety codes. Use personal

protective equipment (approved rubber gloves, face pr otection,

and flame-resistant clothes) to prevent shock and arc blast

injury where hazardous live conductors are exposed.

• Limit operation to the specified measurement category, voltage,

or current ratings.

• De-energize the circuit or wear personal protective equipment in

compliance with local requirements before you apply or remove

the Product.

• Do not touch voltages >30 V ac, 42 V ac peak, or 60 V dc.

• Do not use the Product around explosive gas, vapor, or in damp

or wet environments.

• Do not use the Product if it operates incorrectly.

• Do not use a current measurement as an indication that a circuit

is safe to touch. A voltage measurement is necessary to know if

a circuit is hazardous.

• Do not use the Product if it is damaged.

• Disable the Product if it is damaged.

• Do not use the Product if it has damaged insulation,

exposed metal, or if the wear indicator is visible. Do not use

if the flexible jaw wear indicator shows wear indicated by a

contrasting color on the inner insulation. Examine the

output lead for damaged insulation, exposed metal, or wear

indication.

• Before each use, exami ne the Product. Look for cracks or

missing pieces of the clamp housing or out put cable

insulation. Also look for loose or weakened components.

Carefully examine the insulation around the jaws.