Chauvin Arnoux UK

F404T AC/DC PHOTOVOLTAIC CLAMP METER

A built-in self-test that checks your clamp before you trust it. So, you know for certain, not just probably, that a circuit is safe to open. 

The real challenge? 

Ensure the absence of current – not just voltage.  

Zero DC current. Verified, not assumed.

Opening a live DC circuit can trigger a powerful, dangerous electric arc. 

Most disconnection points on a PV system are “live disconnectors” – meaning they’re opened while current may still be flowing. You’ll find this on: 

  • MC-type connectors 
  • Most fuse boxes 
  • Any opening device activated with a tool 


That’s exactly why confirming zero current, not just zero voltage – matters before you touch any of these. To open or operate these devices safely, the circuit has to be de-energised first.
 

The problem? A faulty, malfunctioning, or misconfigured clamp can still display “0.00 A DC” – even when it isn’t. 

Not with the F404T. Its patented Auto check confirms the reading is real before you trust it.

The F404T guarantees reliable DC power-off verification. 

THE RISK

Lockout/tagout on PV systems mean checking there’s no current, not just no voltage. A standard clamp that’s misconfigured or faulty can still show zero – even with current flowing. This can give a false sense of safety when it matters most. 

THE SOLUTION

The F404T carries a patented, Auto Check function. Press one button, and the clamp generates a known reference current, checking its own reading before you trust it to confirm a circuit is safe to open. 

2-IN-1 MEASURING DEVICE

Does more than running a safety check. The F404T is a multifunction clamp meter you’ll reach for – every job. 

Pince F404T

Made for the latest generations of PV Installations 

Measurement range 

  • 1000 A AC / 1500 A DC 
  • 1200 V AC / 1700 V DC 
  • Automatic AC/DC detection for current and voltage 
  • True RMS measurements 
  • Dual 10,000-count backlit display 

Safety & build 

  • 1500 V CAT III / 1000 V CAT IV 
  • IP54 

Diagnostics 

  • True InRush – for correct sizing of conductors and thermal protection 
  • ΔREL Differential and ΔREL/R Relative measurements  
  • Automatic test lead resistance compensation 
  • Temperature measurement (via adapter input for external probe) 

In the box – additional accessories  

  • Test lead sets and accessories, temperature sensor, carrying case, battery 
  • 2-year warranty 

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