Amprobe AM-150 TRMS Multimeter Manual PDF
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1. check battery fuses leads etc and replace as necessary Double check operating procedure as described in this users manual If the instrument voltage resistance input terminal has subjected to high voltage transient caused by lightning or switching surge to the system by accident or abnormal conditions of operation the series fusible resistors will be blown off become high impedance like fuses to protect the user and the instrument Most measuring functions through this terminal will then be open circuit The series fusible resistors and the spark gaps should then be replaced by qualified technician Refer to the LIMITED WARRANTY section for obtaining warranty or repairing service Battery and Fuse replacement Battery use Single 9V battery NEDA1604 JISOO6P or IEC6F22 or 9V alkaline battery NEDA1604A JIS6AM6 or IEC6LF22 AM 120 amp AM 130 fuses Fuse FS1 for LAMA current input 0 63A 500V IR 200kA F fuse FA 6x32 63 Fuse FS2 for A current input 12 5A 500V IR 20kA F fuse FA 12 5A 500V AM 150 fuses Fuse FS1 for wAmA current input 1A 1kV IR 10kA F fuse FA 1A 1000V Fuse FS2 for A current input 15A 1kV IR 10kA F fuse FA 15A 1000V A 0 44A 1kV IR 10kA fuse is also recommended since it has a Time Current Characteristic Curve projection of approaching infinity at 0 5A It can also be loaded way beyond 1000 seconds at 1 A and has a fast acting characteristic of below 0 01 second at beyond 2 5A A 11A 1kV2. 08 2d 50 00mA 0 2 4d 1000V 00 0mA NMRR gt 60dB 50 60Hz 000A CMRR gt 120dB DC 50 60Hz Rs 1kQ 10 00A Input Impedance 10MQ 16pF nominal 40A continuous 20A for 30 seconds max 44pF nominal for 50mV amp 500mV ranges with 5 minutes cool down interval AC Voltage RANGE Accuracy 50Hz 60Hz 50 00mV 500 0mV 0 5 3d 5 000V 50 00V 500 0V 1000V OHZ 500Hz 0 8 3d 000V 50 00V 500 0V 1 0 4d 1 2 4d 0 5dB 3dB 00 0uA Unspec d 5000A 0 8 4d Specified from 30 to 100 of range CMRR gt 60dB DC to 60Hz Rs 1kQ Input Impedance 10MQ 16pF nominal 44pF nominal for 50mV amp 500mV ranges 10A continuous 20A for 30 seconds max with 5 minutes cool down interval AC Current ANGE OHZ 60Hz 00 0uA 000uA 0 6 3d 0 00mA 00 0mA 000A 0 6 3d 0 00A OHZ 1kHz Temperature AM 130 amp AM 150 only RANGE Crest mode for V amp A functions 50 C TO 1000 C 0 3 3d_ AM 130 only 58 OF TO 1832 OF 0 3 5d Accuracy Specified accuracy 150 digits Thermocouple range amp accuracy not for changes gt 5 ms in duration included Ohms Frequency RANGE 50 000 0 2 6d 500 00 0 1 3d Function Sensitivity Range Sine RMS ay 300mV 6Hz 125kHz 5 000kQ 50 00kQ 500 0kQ 0 1 2d Open Circuit Voltage lt 1 3VDC 0000 300V Ori 1kHz lt 3VDC for 500 amp 5000 ranges 300mV 6Hz 125kHz 10 F S 6Hz 125kHz Accuracy 0 01 2d Audib
3. 2nd Edition in year 2001 Per IEC61010 1 2nd Ed 2001 Measurement Category Measurement Category IV CAT IV is for measurements performed at the source of the low voltage installation Examples are electricity meters and measurements on primary overcurrent protection devices and ripple control units Measurement Category III CAT III is for measurements performed in the building installation Examples are measurements on distribution boards circuit breakers wiring including cables bus bars junction boxes switches socket outlets in the fixed installation and equipment for industrial use and some other equipment for example stationary motors with permanent connection to the fixed installation Measurement Category II CAT II is for measurements performed on circuits directly connected to the low voltage installation Examples are measurements on household appliances portable tools and similar equipment 2 WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock do not expose this product to rain or moisture To avoid electrical shock hazard observe the proper safety precautions when working with voltages above 60 VDC or 30 VAC rms These voltage levels pose a potential shock hazard to the user Do not touch test lead tips or the circuit being tested while power is applied to the circuit being measured Keep your fingers behind the finger guards of the test leads during measurement Inspect test leads connectors and probes for dama
4. IR 20k fuse is also recommended Battery replacement Loosen the 2 screws from the battery access door of the case bottom Lift the battery access door and thus the battery compartment up Replace the battery Re fasten the SCrews BI0CFIE Fuse replacement Loosen the 4 screws from the case bottom Lift the end of the case bottom nearest the input jacks until it unsnaps from the case top Replace the blown fuse s and or the battery Replace the case bottom and ensure that all the gaskets are properly seated and the two snaps on the case top near the LCD side are engaged Re fasten the screws 6 Specifications Applicable to all protection versions or otherwise specified General Specifications Display 3 4 5 digits 5000 counts LCD display Update Rate Digital Data 5 per second nominal 52 Segments Bar graph 60 per second nominal AC Sensing True RMS Operating Temperature 0 C to 45 C Relative Humidity Maximum relative humidity 80 for temperature up to 31 C decreasing linearly to 50 relative humidity at 45 C Storage Temperature 20 C to 60 C 80 R H with battery removed Pollution degree 2 Altitude Operating below 2000m Temperature Coefficient nominal 0 15 x specified accuracy C 0 C 18 C or 28 C 45 C or otherwise specified Overload Protections AM 120TRMS amp AM 130TRMS uA amp mA 0 63A 500V IR 200KA F fuse A 12 5A 500V IR 20kA F fuse V 1050Vrms 1450Vp
5. breakers to trip prematurely 3 Fuses to blow 4 Neutrals to overheat due to the triplen harmonics present on the neutral 5 Bus bars and electrical panels to vibrate Crest Factor Crest Factor is the ratio of the Crest instantaneous peak value to the True RMS value and is commonly used to define the dynamic range of a True RMS DMM A pure sinusoidal waveform has a Crest Factor of 1 4 A badly distorted sinusoidal waveform normally has a much higher Crest Factor NMRR Normal Mode Rejection Ratio NMRR is the DMM s ability to reject unwanted AC noise effect that can cause inaccurate DC measurements NMRR is typically specified in terms of dB decibel This series has a NMRR specification of gt 60dB at 50 and 60Hz which means a good ability to reject the effect of AC noise in DC measurements 5 CMRR Common Mode Rejection Ratio Common mode voltage is voltage present on both the COM and VOLTAGE input terminals of a DMM with respect to ground CMRR is the DMM s ability to reject common mode voltage effect that can cause digit rattle or offset in voltage measurements This series has a CMRR specifications of gt 60dB at DC to 60Hz in ACV function and gt 120dB at DC 50 and 60Hz in DCV function If neither NMRR nor CMRR specification is specified a DMM s performance will be uncertain 4 OPERATION DC Voltage AC Voltage amp Hz Frequency functions mV function defaults at DC Press SELECT button momentarily to select AC Press the H
6. pointer AM 130 only The Zoom mode analog pointer magnifies up to 5 times the regular analog bar graph resolution to show minute signal changes with a single analog pointer It is virtually equivalent to the bar graph resolution of 5 X 50 250 segments ZOOM B10F14 13 A Relative mode AM 130 only Relative zero allows the user to offset the meter consecutive measurements with the displaying reading as the reference value Practically all displaying readings can be set as relative reference value including MAX MIN feature readings Press the A button momentarily to activate and to exit relative zero mode REL 810F15 Manual or Auto ranging Press the RANGE button momentarily to select manual ranging and the meter will remain in the range it was in the LCD annunciator turns off Press the button momentarily again to step through the ranges Press and hold the button for 1 second or more to resume auto ranging Note Manual ranging feature is not available in Hz function Set Beeper Off Press the Hz button while turning the meter on to disable the Beeper feature 14 Data Logging mode AM 150 only Press the Start button for 1 second or more to start Strt or to stop StoP the data logging mode Press the SELECT button momentarily to toggle the LCD display to the measuring data or the logged data item number Press the Start button momentarily to pause or to continue The LCD annunciator H will be flashin
7. AN awprose USER S MANUAL AM 120 TRMS AM 130 TRMS AM 150 TRMS Digital Multimeters Hace peet sen CAT ME batak ai il This manual is applicable to all meter protection versions or otherwise specified 1 SAFETY Terms in this manual WARNING identifies conditions and actions that could result in serious injury or even death to the user CAUTION _ identifies conditions and actions that could cause damage or malfunction in the instrument This manual contains information and warnings that must be followed for operating the instrument safely and maintaining the instrument in a safe operating condition If the instrument is used in a manner not specified by the manufacturer the protection provided by the instrument may be impaired The meter is intended only for indoor use The meters all versions are protected by double insulation per EN61010 1 and IEC61010 1 2nd Edition 2001 to CAT III 1000V amp CAT IV 600V The meter all versions also meets CSA C22 2 No 1010 1 92 to CAT III 1000V Standard version AM 120 amp AM 130 Terminals to COM ratings V Category III 1000 Volts AC amp DC and Category IV 600 Volts AC amp DC A mAuA Category III and Category IV 500 Volts AC and 300 Volts DC CF version AM 150 Highest Protection Terminals to COM ratings V A mAuA Category III 1000 Volts AC amp DC and Category IV 600 Volts AC amp DC Category IV safety standard for DMMs was first released in IEC61010 1
8. MAX MIN recording mode The LCD symbols MAX MIN turn on and the reading update rate will be increased to 20 second The meter beeps when new maximum or minimum reading is updated Press the button momentarily to read throughout the Maximum MAX Minimum MIN and Maximum minus Minimum MAX MIN readings Press the button for 1 second or more to exit MAX MIN mode Auto Power Off feature will be disabled automatically in this mode 5ms CREST capture mode AM 130 only Press CREST button momentarily to activate CREST Instantaneous Peak Hold mode to capture voltage or current signal duration as short as Sms This mode is available in DCV ACV DCA amp ACA functions The LCD annunciators C amp MAX turn on The meter beeps when new maximum or minimum reading is updated Press the button momentarily to read throughout the Maximum MAX Minimum MIN and Maximum minus Minimum MAX MIN readings Press the button for 1 second or more to exit CREST capture mode Auto Power Off feature will be disabled automatically in this mode 12 Backlighted display Press the SELECT button for 1 second or more to turn on or off the display backlight function The backlight will also be turned off automatically after 30 seconds to extend battery life w 810F12 Hold The hold function freezes the display for later view Press the HOLD button momentarily to activate or to exit the hold function HOLD B10F13 Zoom 5x analog
9. Temperature function AM 130 amp AM 150 only Press SELECT button momentarily to toggle between C and F readings and the new setting will be saved automatically in the non volatile memory as power up default K temp K temp 810F06 Note Be sure to insert the banana plug K type temperature bead probe with correct polarities You can also use a plug adapter Optional purchase with banana pins to K type socket to adapt other standard K type mini plug temperature probes 8 Q Resistance Continuity functions Default at Q Press SELECT button momentarily to select Continuity function that is convenient for checking wiring connections and operation of switches A continuous beep tone indicates a complete wire al 810F07 CAUTION Using resistance and continuity function in a live circuit will produce false results and may damage the instrument In many cases the suspected component must be disconnected from the circuit to obtain an accurate reading 9 Auto leads resistance calibration When entering the 50Q range manually by RANGE button for high precision low resistance measurement this feature will prompt you to short the inputs for calibration The display shows Shrt Simply short the leads for about 3 seconds until the display shows zero then the resistance in the leads and in the internal protection circuitry of the meter is compensated automatically The compensation value can be as much as 50 If you nee
10. continuously when the first or the last data is reached 3 Press at the same time the up and down arrow buttons momentarily can alternatively display the extreme maximum and minimum readings of the logged data 910F12 16 4 Press the up or down arrow button momentarily while press and hold the HOLD button to search throughout the turning points max min max min etc of the logged data The LCD annunciator MAX or MIN will be flashing to indicate a downward or upward turning point 510F13 Press the timer button momentarily to display the selected sampling speed in the unit of second Factory default t0 05 means sampling speed is 0 05 second Press the up or down arrow button momentarily to select a different sampling speed from 0 05s 0 2s for SC SF amp Q 0 4s for Hz and 1s for Cx 1s 20s 40s 60s 120s 240s up to the slowest 480s Then press the timer button momentarily again to confirm the new setting Note 1 The timer can not be set when the data logging is running Please set the timer before starting the data logging or pause the data if you want to alter the timer setting during data logging 2 When a sampling speed of 20s or longer is selected approximately 4 5 minutes after data logging is started the meter will intelligently enter a Sleep and Log standby mode between data logging measurements Only a swinging bar graph pointer will be displayed on the LCD The meter power co
11. d a compensation value that is higher than that Relative mode is recommended The shortcut is to short the test leads in auto ranging resistance mode until the meter enters the lowest 50 2 range automatically press the RANGE button momentarily to get the Shrt prompt then wait about 3 more seconds until the display shows zero Q S10F08 Note The calibration stays until you change ranges functions or go back to auto ranging mode 10 uA mA and A Current functions Default at DC Press SELECT button momentarily to select AC Note When measuring a 3 phase system special attention should be taken to the phase to phase voltage which is significantly higher than the phase to earth voltage To avoid exceeding the voltage rating of the protection fuse s accidentally always consider the phase to phase voltage as the working voltage for the protection fuse s 810F09 RS232C PC computer interface capabilities The instrument equips with an optical isolated interface port at the meter back for data communication Optional purchase PC interface kit is required to connect the meter to the PC computer refer to www amprobe com The Data Recording System software equips with a digital meter an analog meter a comparator meter and a Data Graphical recorder Refer to the README file in the interface kit for further details 11 50ms MAX MIN at fast 20 s measurement mode AM 130 only Press MAX MIN button momentarily to activate
12. eak mV Q amp Others 600VDC VAC rms AM 150TRMS uA amp mA 1A 1kV or 0 44A 1kV IR 10kA F fuse A 15A 1kV IR 10kA or 11A 1kV IR 20kA F fuse V mV Q amp Others 1050Vrms 1450Vpeak Safety The meter all versions is protected against the users by double insulation per EN61010 1 and IEC61010 1 2nd Edition 2001 to CAT III 1000V amp CAT IV 600V The meter all versions also meet CSA C22 2 No 1010 1 92 to CAT III 1000V AM 120 amp AM 130 Terminals to COM ratings V Category III 1000 Volts AC amp DC and Category IV 600 Volts AC amp DC AlmAuA Category Ill and Category IV 500 Volts AC and 300 Volts DC AM 150 Terminals to COM ratings V A mAuA Category III 1000 Volts AC amp DC and Category IV 600 Volts AC amp DC Category IV safety standard for DMMs was first released in IEC61010 1 2nd Edition in year 2001 E M C Meets EN61326 1997 1998 A1 EN61000 4 2 1995 and EN61000 4 3 1996 Also meets former standards EN55011 1991 and EN50082 1 1997 20 In an RF field of 3V m Capacitance function is not specified Other function ranges Total Accuracy Specified Accuracy 30 digits Performance above 3V m is not specified Power Supply Single standard 9V battery NEDA1604 JISOO6P or IEC6F22 for AM 120 amp AM 130 and single standard 9V alkaline battery NEDA1604A JISGAM6 or IEC6LF22 for AM 150 Power Consumption 2 6 mA typical Low Battery Below approx 7V APO Timing Idle for 17 minut
13. epair and replacement of instrument only and no other obligation is stated or implied P N 7M1C 0651 0000
14. es Dimension L193mm X W97mm X H46mm Weight 370 gm Accessories Test leads pair Battery installed User s manual banana plug K type thermocouple AM 130 amp AM 150 only Special Features All models Data Hold Range Hold Backlighted Display Optional PC interface Capabilities AM 130 only 50ms Record MAX MIN readings at fast 20 second measurement mode 5ms Crest Instantaneous Peak Hold MAX MIN readings Relative Zero offset mode Zoom 5x analog pointer at 60 s AM 150 Stand alone data logging function only Non volatile memory data logging with 5400 points display readings Selectable sampling intervals of 0 05 0 2 for SC SF amp Q 0 4 for Hz and 1 for Cx 1 20 40 60 120 240 amp 480 seconds Sleep and Log mode to largely extend battery life Logged data items on screen recall Logged Max s amp Min s turning points on screen recall Electrical Specifications Accuracy is reading digits number of least significant digits or otherwise specified at 23 C 5 C amp less than 75 R H True RMS models ACV amp ACA accuracies are specified from 5 to 100 of range or otherwise specified Maximum Crest Factor lt 3 1 at full scale amp lt 6 1 at half scale and with frequency spectrums besides fundamentals fall within the meter specified AC bandwidth for non sinusoidal waveforms 21 DC Voltage DC Current Accuracy RANGE 0 12 2d 500 0uA 0 06 2d 50004A 5 000V 50 00V 500 0V 0
15. g when paused Note 1 When the memory is full the data logging mode will be stopped automatically and the meter will then enter the APO mode 2 To guarantee the accuracy of every logged data the meter will stop the data logging mode when the battery is low and goes back to the normal measuring mode 3 The data will be stored to the non volatile memory shortly after every measurement to maximize data safety However the end of data sign can only be stored after the data logging is finished Therefore always StoP the data logging function before switching off the meter After the data logging is finished you can switch off the meter for transportation storage or even changing battery 15 To recall switch on the meter then press the start up or down arrow button momentarily to CALL the logged data The LCD annunciator C will be flashing to indicate on screen logged data review The logged data can also be downloaded to a PC computer through the meter RS232C capability with the additional RSKIT1 PC interface kit 510F 11 When in pause mode H or call mode C the following on screen data item review features can quickly help you outline the key points of your logged data without the help of a computer 1 Press the up or down arrow button momentarily to step throughout the logged data 2 Press and hold the up or down arrow button can quickly scan the logged data and the beeper will beep
16. ged insulation or exposed metal before using the instrument If any defects are found replace them immediately Do not measure any current that exceeds the current rating of the protection fuse Do not attempt a current measurement to any circuit where the open circuit voltage is above the protection fuse voltage rating Suspected open circuit voltage should be checked with voltage functions Never attempt a voltage measurement with the test lead inserted into the uA mA or A input jack Only replace the blown fuse with the proper rating as specified in this manual CAUTION Disconnect the test leads from the test points before changing functions Always set the instrument to the highest range and work downward for an unknown value when using manual ranging mode INTERNATIONAL ELECTRICAL SYMBOLS Caution Refer to the explanation in this Manual Caution Risk of electric shock Earth Ground Double Insulation or Reinforced insulation Fuse AC Alternating Current DC Direct Current ti Oe 2 CENELEC DIRECTIVES The instruments conform to CENELEC Low voltage directive 73 23 EEC and Electromagnetic compatibility directive 89 336 EEC 3 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION Panel Illustration B10CF01 1 3 4 5 digits 5000 counts LCD display 2 Push buttons for special functions amp features 3 Selector to turn the Power On or Off and Select a function 4 Input Jack for 10A 20A for 30sec current function 5 Input Jack for al
17. l functions EXCEPT current uA mA A functions 6 Common Ground reference Input Jack for all functions 7 Input Jack for milli amp and micro amp current functions 4 Analog bar graph The analog bar graph provides a visual indication of measurement like a traditional analog meter needle It is excellent in detecting faulty contacts identifying potentiometer clicks and indicating signal spikes during adjustments Average sensing RMS calibrated RMS Root Mean Square is the term used to describe the effective or equivalent DC value of an AC signal Most digital multimeters use average sensing RMS calibrated technique to measure RMS values of AC signals This technique is to obtain the average value by rectifying and filtering the AC signal The average value is then scaled upward calibrated to read the RMS value of a sine wave In measuring pure sinusoidal waveform this technique is fast accurate and cost effective In measuring non sinusoidal waveforms however significant errors can be introduced because of different scaling factors relating average to RMS values True RMS True RMS is a term which identifies a DMM that responds accurately to the effective RMS value regardless of the waveforms such as square sawtooth triangle pulse trains spikes as well as distorted waveforms with the presence of harmonics Harmonics may cause 1 Overheated transformers generators and motors to burn out faster than normal 2 Circuit
18. le Continuity Tester Audible threshold between 20Q and Capacitance 2000 Fast response time lt 100us Diode Tester 50 00 uF 2 0 3d 500 0uF 3 5 5d 9999uF 5 0 5d Accuracies with film capacitor or better Range Accuracy Test Open Current Circuit Leica Voltage LIMITED WARRANTY Congratulations Your new instrument has been quality crafted according to quality standards and contains quality components and workmanship It has been inspected for proper operation of all of its functions and tested by qualified factory technicians according to the long established standards of our company Your instrument has a limited warranty against defective materials and or workmanship for one year from the date of purchase provided that in the opinion of the factory the instrument has not been tampered with or taken apart Should your instrument fail due to defective materials and or workmanship during this one year period a no charge repair or replacement will be made to the original purchaser Please have your dated bill of sale which must identify the instrument model number and serial number and call the number listed below Repair Department ATP Amprobe TIF Promax Miramar FL Phone 954 499 5400 800 327 5060 Fax 954 499 5454 Website www amprobe com Please obtain an RMA number before returning product for repair Outside the U S A the local representative will assist you Above limited warranty covers r
19. nsumption will be decreased to approx 1 30 of the normal mode Press the SELECT button momentarily can wake up the meter to see real time measurements again 17 Auto Power Off APO The Auto Power Off APO mode turns the meter off automatically to extend battery life after approximately 17 minutes of no activities Activities are specified as 1 Rotary switch or push button operations and 2 Significant measuring readings of above 10 of range or non OL Q readings That is the meter will intelligently avoid entering the APO mode when it is under normal measurements To wake up the meter from APO press the SELECT button momentarily or turn the rotary switch to the OFF position and then turn back on again Always turn the rotary switch to the OFF position when the meter is not in use Disabling Auto Power Off Press the RANGE button while turning the meter on to disable the Auto Power Off APO feature 5 MAINTENANCE WARNING To avoid electrical shock disconnect the meter from any circuit remove the test leads from the input jacks and turn OFF the meter before opening the case Do not operate with open case Install only the same type of fuse or equivalent Cleaning and Storage Periodically wipe the case with a damp cloth and mild detergent do not use abrasives or solvents If the meter is not to be used for periods of longer than 60 days remove the battery and store it separately Trouble Shooting If the instrument fails to operate
20. z push button momentarily to activate or to exit Hz ACV 810F02 Hz B10F03 Note Input sensitivity varies automatically with function range selected before activating the Hz function mV function has the highest 300mV and the 1000V range has the lowest 300V It is recommended to first measure the signal voltage or current level then activate the Hz function in that voltage or current range to automatically set the most appropriate trigger level You can also press the RANGE button momentarily to select another trigger level manually If the Hz reading becomes unstable select lower sensitivity to avoid electrical noise If the reading shows zero select higher sensitivity Capacitance gt Diode test function Default at 4F Press SELECT button momentarily to select Diode test function CAUTION Discharge capacitors before making any measurement Large value capacitors should be discharged through an appropriate resistance load Diode 810F05 FORWARD BIAS REVERSE BIAS Normal forward voltage drop forward biased for a good silicon diode is between 0 400V to 0 900V A reading higher than that indicates a leaky diode defective A zero reading indicates a shorted diode defective An OL indicates an open diode defective Reverse the test leads connections reverse biased across the diode The digital display shows OL if the diode is good Any other readings indicate the diode is resistive or shorted defective T
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