Bosch Fork Meter GFM1000-15 True RMS Electrical Tester (200A AC 1000V AC DC Voltage NCV IP54 CAT IV 600V Open Jaw Diagnostic Tool)

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SKU: GFM1000-15
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Bosch PRO True RMS Open Fork Meter GFM1000-15 Electrical Tester CAT IV 600V

The Bosch PRO GFM1000-15 Professional Open Fork Meter functions as an industrial-grade electrical testing and diagnostic instrument engineered to perform non-invasive AC current measurements, voltage checks, and phantom voltage elimination across crowded electrical distribution panels. Featuring an open-fork jaw architecture, this electrical multi-tester measures AC current up to 200A without breaking circuits, AC/DC voltage up to 1,000V, low-impedance (LoZ) voltage up to 1,000V, and resistance up to 60 MΩ. Certified to CAT IV 600V / CAT III 1000V safety classes with an IP54 dust and splash-resistant housing, this open-jaw meter incorporates True RMS technology, an integrated Non-Contact Voltage (NCV) detector, a 6-foot drop-tested chassis, and an LED panel flashlight to isolate circuit faults in high-density commercial equipment.

Best Used For:

  • Non-Invasive Commercial Current Testing: Sliding the open-fork jaw over individual conductors to measure AC current up to 200A in tight distribution boxes without breaking circuit connections.
  • Ghost Voltage & Stray Line Identification: Utilizing the Low Input Impedance (LoZ V) mode up to 1,000V to discharge induced stray voltages across adjacent live wiring runs.
  • High-Safety Industrial Panel Diagnostics: Testing high-energy commercial circuits up to 1,000V AC/DC safely under CAT IV 600V / CAT III 1000V safety environments.

Key Performance & Safety Features

  • Open-Fork Non-Invasive Jaw Design: Allows rapid, one-handed AC current testing up to 200A over live conductors in tight, crowded junction boxes.
  • LoZ Ghost Voltage Elimination Mode: Low input impedance circuit dissipates misleading phantom voltage readings caused by capacitive coupling in parallel wire runs.
  • Precision True RMS Signal Processing: Delivers accurate current and voltage measurements on complex non-linear loads, distorted waveforms, and variable frequency drives.
  • CAT IV 600V / CAT III 1000V Safety Rating: Certified to withstand extreme electrical transient spikes on primary service entrances and industrial distribution panels.
  • IP54 & 6-Foot Drop-Tested Protection: Rugged, rubber-molded housing resists water splashes, jobsite dust, and accidental drops up to 6 feet onto concrete.
  • Integrated NCV Detector & LED Flashlight: Features non-contact voltage proximity sensing for rapid live-line checks alongside a high-output LED torch for unlit enclosures.

What's Included

  • (1) Bosch PRO GFM1000-15 True RMS Open Fork Meter
  • (1) Set of Premium Flexible Silicone Test Leads
  • (2) Standard AA Alkaline Batteries

Technical Specifications

Brand Name Bosch
Model Number SKU GFM1000-15
Measurement Technology True RMS (Root Mean Square)
Safety Classification Rating CAT IV 600 V / CAT III 1000 V Certified
Ingress Protection Rating IP54 (Dust & Splash Proof)
Drop Resistance Rating 6 ft. (2 m Impact Resistant)
Maximum AC Current Range & Accuracy 200 A (± 3.0% + 3)
Maximum AC Voltage Range & Accuracy 1,000 V (± 1.5% + 5)
Maximum DC Voltage Range & Accuracy 1,000 V (± 1.0% + 2)
Low Input Impedance (LoZ) Range 1,000 V AC/DC (Ghost Voltage Elimination)
Maximum Resistance Range 60 MΩ
Frequency Measuring Range 10 Hz to 50 kHz
Non-Contact Voltage (NCV) Detector Integrated Audio-Visual Proximity Sensor
Display Type High-Contrast Inverted LCD Screen
Power Source Options (2) AA Batteries or Optional 3.7V Li-Ion Pack

Pro-Tip: Switch to LoZ (Low Input Impedance) mode whenever troubleshooting wiring inside conduit runs that carry multiple energized circuits. The LoZ setting places a small load across the test leads, bleeding off false "ghost" voltages induced by neighboring live wires so you only measure true electrical potential.