Megger DCM1500 1500A AC/DC TRMS Clamp Meter
Make current checks and electrical fault-finding easier with the Megger DCM1500 Clamp Meter. Measure AC and DC current up to 1500A, alongside voltage, resistance, continuity and frequency.
Built for installation, maintenance and monitoring, the DCM1500 suits work on large electrical systems and equipment. True RMS measurement helps reduce errors when checking distorted AC waveforms.
A backlit display makes readings easier to see in dark cupboards and switchrooms. Data hold keeps a reading on screen when the cable position makes the display difficult to view.
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Megger DCM1500 Key Features:
- AC and DC current: Measure up to 1500A
- Voltage testing: Measure up to 750V AC and 1000V DC
- True RMS measurement: Helps improve accuracy with complex AC signals
- Large conductor capacity: Accommodates conductors up to 51mm
- Clear display: Large digits, a backlight and a digital bar graph help you follow readings
- Reading hold functions: Use data hold, min/max and peak hold to check measurements
- Relative mode: Compare a new reading with a stored reference value
- Battery saving: Automatic power-off after approximately 30 minutes
Why choose the Megger DCM1500?
✓ Cover a wide range of maintenance jobs
The DCM1500 brings several measurement functions together in one instrument. Use it for installation checks, fault-finding and routine monitoring.
DC current measurement also supports work on solar generation systems, batteries, vehicle charging circuits, electric forklifts and UPS equipment. Other applications include lift maintenance and welding equipment servicing.
✓ Follow changing readings
Min/max hold stores the highest and lowest DC or RMS values during a measurement period. You can view the current reading or the stored limits.
Peak hold captures the highest and lowest peaks of an AC signal at a 10ms sample rate. The digital bar graph helps you see trends and fluctuations.
✓ Compare results with a reference
Relative mode lets you store a stable reading and set it as your starting point. The meter then displays the difference from that value. This makes changes straightforward to read.
✓ Built for day-to-day use
The DCM1500 has been drop-tested from 1.2m onto a hard floor and carries a CAT IV 600V safety rating. The supplied carry pouch provides a place to keep it between jobs. Large clear display digits and a backlight help when you are working in poorly lit areas.
What Comes with the Megger DCM1500?
- Megger DCM1500 Clamp Meter
- Battery
- Carry Pouch
- Red and Black Test Leads
Optional accessories include a test lead set with crocodile clips and a fused test lead set.
Specifications:
| Feature | Specification |
| Part number | 1005-572 |
| AC current ranges | 400A, 1000A and 1500A |
| DC current ranges | 400A, 1000A and 1500A |
| Current resolution | 0.1A on the 400A range; 1A on higher ranges |
| Maximum AC voltage | 750V |
| Maximum DC voltage | 1000V |
| Resistance | 0–400Ω |
| Continuity buzzer | Sounds below 30Ω |
| Frequency | 20–400Hz |
| Maximum conductor size | 51mm |
| Display | 4000-count LCD with backlight and digital bar graph |
| Safety rating | IEC 61010-1 CAT IV 600V |
| Drop test | 1.2m onto a hard floor |
| Power supply | One PP3 alkaline battery |
| Battery life | 100 hours |
| Dimensions | 105 × 275 × 48mm |
| Weight | 524g including battery |
| Manufacturer’s warranty | 1 year |
Accuracy depends on the measurement range, frequency and signal shape. Peak-hold accuracy is not specified above 800A or 750V.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q1: Can the Megger DCM1500 measure both AC and DC current?
A. Yes. It measures AC and DC current up to 1500A, with separate ranges for different current levels.
Q2: Why is True RMS useful?
A. True RMS measurement helps reduce errors when AC waveforms are distorted by complex loads. This supports more accurate readings in these conditions.
Q3: Can I keep a reading on the screen?
A. Yes. Use data hold to retain the displayed reading when working on cables where the screen is difficult to see.
Q4: Can automatic power-off be disabled?
A. Yes. You can disable automatic power-off when needed for min/max measurements over longer periods.
Q5: Does the DCM1500 come with a warranty?
A. Yes. Megger supplies the DCM1500 with a one-year manufacturer’s warranty.