Amprobe Pocket Size AutoRanging Multimeter
You'll enjoy a multitude of valuable features with the Amprobe Pocket Size AutoRanging Multimeter.
Item #: E605-0055
Manufacturer: Amprobe
Manufacturer Item #: PM55A
Product Type: Digital Multimeters
Your Price $59.95
Features & Applications:
The Amprobe PM55A is the ultimate shirt-pocket sized meter. Only 3/8" thick and less than 3 oz in weight with full functionality offering ac and dc voltage to 600 V, ac and dc current to 2000 µA, resistance to 6 Megohm, capacitance to 2000 µF, frequency to 30 kHz, diode test and continuity w/beeper. It also offers VolTect,™ a built-in, non-contact voltage detector for ac voltages.
Another key feature is AutoTect,™ which automatically selects between ac voltage, dc voltage or resistance measurement based on the test point to which the leads are connected. Fully autoranging, this meter offers nine different measurement functions plus features that are usually found in much more expensive and larger meters.
The digital display is oversized with large digits and unit icons in the display. In spite of its size, this meter is fully safety rated to CAT III 300 V, CAT II 600 V and is UL listed. No other meter this small offers such performance and high safety ratings. Includes a silicone protective holster, deluxe carrying case, attached test leads, battery and manual.
Features:
- Unique AutoTect™ feature directs the meter to know if it is measuring AC volts, DC volts or resistance with no user interface
- The AutoTect™ feature has lower input impedance, which zeros out ghost voltages
- High Input Impedance feature for measuring electronic control circuitry
- Measures ac/dc current, capacitance, frequency, continuity with beeper
- Includes Voltect,™ a built-in, non-contact AC voltage detector
- Complete user protection with full safety ratings of CAT III 300 V, CAT II 600 V and cULus listing
- Large oversize digital display
- Protective silicon holster included, attached test leads, battery, deluxe zippered carrying case and manual
- One-year No Hassle warranty
Spec Summary:
| Specifications | |
| RF field @ 3 V/m: | Specified accuracy + 45 d (capacitance not specified) |
| DC Voltage: | Range: 6.000 V Accuracy: ± (0.5 %+3 dgt) Range: 60.00 V Accuracy: ± (1.0 %+5 dgt) Range: 600 V Accuracy: 2.0 % (AutoTect™ Lo-Z) Range: 600 V Accuracy: 1.5 % + 5 dgt (Hi-Z only) NMRR: > 30 dB @ 50 Hz/60 Hz CMRR: > 100 dB @ DC, 50 Hz/60 Hz; Rs=1 kΩ Input impedance: AutoTect™ Lo-Z V DC: 833 kΩ (4.2 kΩ when displaying AUTO), 90 pF nom. V DC AutoTect™ threshold: > +1.2 V dc or < -0.6 V dc nominal |
| AC Voltage: | Range: 50 Hz - 60 Hz 6.000 V, 60.00 V, 450.0 V |
| Capacitance: | Range1: 100.0 nF, 1000 nF, 10.0 µF, 100.0 µF, 2000 µF3 Range2: µF |
| Resistance: | Range 5: 600.0 Ω Accuracy: ± (2.0%+6 dgt)6 Range: 60.00 kΩ 600.0 kΩ Accuracy: ± (1.0 %+4 dgt) Range: 6.000 kΩ Accuracy: ± (1.2%+6 dgt))6 Range: 6.000 MΩ Accuracy: ± (2.0%+4 dgt) Open circuit voltage: 0.4 V DC typical |
| Frequency: | Range7, 8: 10.00 Hz - 30.00 kHz Accuracy: ± (0.5 %+4 dgt) :Specified at: < 20 V Sine-rms Range: 10.00 Hz - 999.9 Hz Accuracy: ± (0.5 %+4 dgt) Specified at: < 600 V Sine-rms |
| DC µA Current: | Range: 400.0 µA Accuracy: ± (1.5 %+3 dgt) Burden voltage: 6 mV/µA Range: 2000 µA Accuracy: ± (1.2 %+3 dgt) Burden voltage: 6 mV/µA |
| AC µA Current: | Range: 400.0 µA Accuracy: ± (2.0 %+3 dgt) Burden voltage: 6 mV/µA Range: 2000 µA Accuracy: ± (1.5 %+3 dgt) Burden voltage: 6 mV/µA |
| VolTect™: | Typical voltage Bar graph indication: 15 V to 55 V – 30 V to 85 V – – 55 V to 145 V – – – 85 V to 190 V – – – – above 120 V – – – – – Indication: Bar graph segments & audible beep tones proportional to field strength Detection frequency: 50/60 Hz Detection antenna: Top left corner of the meter |
| Audible Continuity Tester: | (600 Ω range) Open circuit voltage: 0.4 V dc typical Audible threshold: 50 Ω to 300 Ω |
| Diode Tester: | Test current (typical): 0.48 mA Open circuit voltage: < 1.6 V dc |
1Additional 50.00 nF range accuracy is not specified.
2Accuracies with film capacitor or better
3Updates > 1 minute on large values
4Specified with battery voltage above 2.8 V (half full battery). Accuracy decreases gradually to 12% at low battery warning voltage of approx 2.4 V
5AutoTect™ is for 6.000 kΩ ~ 6.000 MΩ ranges
6Add 40 dgt to specified accuracy while reading is below 20 % of range
7Sensitivity (Sine-rms): Hz in Auto-VΩ position:> 3 V
8Line-level Hz in V position: @6.000 V ac range: > 3 V; @60.00 V ac range: > 6 V; @600.0 V ac range: > 60 V
| General Specifications | |
| Display and update rate: | 3-5/6 digits 6000 counts; Updates 5 per second nominal |
| Operating Temperature: | 32 to 104°F (0 - 40°C) |
| Relative Humidity: | Max. 80 % R.H. up to 87.8°F (31°C), decreasing linearly to 50 % R.H. at 104°F (40°C) |
| Altitude: | Operating below 2000 m |
| Storage Temperature: | -4 ~140°F (-20 ~ 60°C), < 80 % R.H. (with battery removed) |
| Temperature Coefficient: | Nominal 0.15 x (specified accuracy)/°F (°C) @ 32 ~ 64.4°F or 82.4°F ~ 104 (0 ~ 18°C or 28 ~ 40°C), or otherwise specified |
| Sensing: | Average sensing |
| Overload Protection: | 600 V dc and V ac rms |
| Low Battery: | Below approx. 2.4 V |
| Power Supply: | 3 V standard button battery x 1 (IEC-CR2032; ANSI- NEDA-5004LC) |
| Power consumption (typical): | 6 mA for voltage functions on Auto-V Ω position & 2 mA for other functions |
| Automatic Power Off (APO) timing: | Idle for 3 minutes |
| APO Consumption (typical): | 2.2 µA |
| Dimensions: | 4.4" x 2.1" x 0.4" (L 113 mm x W 53 mm x H 10.2 mm) |
| Weight : | Approx. 3 oz (78 gm) |
| Special features: | AutoTect™ (Automatic V & Ω selection) and VolTect™ (Electric Field Detection) |
| Agency Approvals: | CE, cULus |
| Safety: | Meets IEC61010-1, UL61010B-1, CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 1010.1-92,CAT II 600 V and CAT III 300 V, Pollution Degree 2, Class 2 E.M.C. Meets EN61326 |
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Pros
- Compact
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Commercial
Comments about Amprobe Pocket Size AutoRanging Multimeter:
This is an excellent meter for anyone traveling who needs a light weight easy to use fully functional meter. I typically travel internationally where restrictions on tools brought into the country can be grueling. The small size allows to me to keep this meter in my laptop bag for safety, since we all know TSA uses no discretion while going through luggage. Also the auto feature is great if you work with a lot of solid state relays or have to keep going between ac/dc voltage. Deffinitely cuts down on fuse replacement from forgetting to switch. I have also found the quality of these meter's to be great. I used my last one for over 2 years in this enviorment and I'm sure it is still working, just not for me since it was stolen out of my hotel room in Barbados.
Pros
- Accurate
- Compact
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Commercial
- Garage
- Home
Comments about Amprobe Pocket Size AutoRanging Multimeter:
Very convenient tool to use for our PM program
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