BEHA-AMPROBE AM-530-EUR Digital Multimeter User Manual

BEHA-AMPROBE AM-530-EUR Digital Multimeter User Manual

AM-520-EUR / AM-530-EUR Digital Multimeter

  1. Flash light
  2. LCD Display
  3. Function Buttons
  4. Flash light Button
  5. Rotary Switch
  6. SELECT Button
  7. Input Terminal for voltage, diode, capacitance, Resistance, continuity and temperature measurement
  8. COM (return) terminal for all measurements
  9. Input Terminal for AC/DC mA/uA measurement
  10. Input Terminal for AC/DC A measurement to10A

Screen Display

  1. The Meter selects the range with best resolution
  2. Direct Current
  3. Negative reading
  4. Alternate Current
  5. Low battery indicator
  6. Data hold
  7. Diode test
  8. Continuity test
  9. Relative zero mode
  10. Non-Contact Voltage
  11. Measurement units for Resistance
  12. Measurement units for Frequency
  13. Measurement units for Voltage
  14. Measurement units for Current
  15. Measurement units for Capacitance
  16. Auto Power Off
  17. Maximum / minimum reading memory
  18. Measurement unit for Temperature
  19. Analog bar graph display

SYMBOLS

Caution ! Risk of electric shock.

Caution! Refer to the explanation in this Manual

Alternating Current (AC)

Direct Current (DC)

The equipment is protected by double insulation or reinforced insulation

Earth (Ground)

Audible tone
 

Battery

Complies with European Directives

Conforms to relevant Australian standards

Canadian Standards Association (NRTL/C)

Do not dispose of this product as unsorted municipal waste. Contact a qualified recycler.

SAFETY INFORMATION

The Meter complies with:IEC/EN 61010-1 3rd Edition, UL61010-1 2nd Ed. and CAN/CSA C22.2 No.61010.1-0.92 to Category III 600 Volts, Pollution degree 2IEC/EN 61010-2-030IEC/EN 61010-2-31 for test leadsEMC IEC/EN 61326-1Measurement 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) iis for measurements performed on circuit directly connected to low voltage installation. Examples are measurements on household appliances, portable tools and similar equipments.

Warning: Read Before Using

  • To avoid possible electrical shock or personal injury, follow these instructions and use the Meter only as specified in this manual.
  • Do not use the Meter or test leads if they appear damaged, or if the Meter is not operating properly. If in doubt, have the Meter serviced.
  • Always use the proper function and range for measurements.
  • Before rotating the function range selection switch, disconnect test probe from circuit under test.
  • Verify the Meter’s operation by measuring on a known voltage source.
  • Do not apply more than the rated voltage, as marked on the Meter, between the test probe or between any test probe and earth ground.
  • Use the Meter with caution for voltages above 30 Vac rms, 42 Vac peak, or 60 Vdc. These voltages pose electrical shock hazards.
  • Disconnect circuit power and discharge all high-voltage capacitors before testing resistance.
  • Do not use the Meter around explosive gas or vapor.
  • When using the test leads, keep your fingers behind the finger guards.
  • Remove test leads from the Meter before opening the Meter case or battery door.

UNPACKING AND INSPECTION

Your shipping carton should include:

  • 1 AM-520-EUR or AM-530-EUR
  • 1 Pair of test leads
  • 1 Temperature probe
  • 1 Velcro strap
  • 1 9V (6F22) battery (installed)
  • 1 User manual
  • 1 Carrying case

If any of the items are damaged or missing, return the complete package to the place of purchase for an exchange.

FEATURES

AM-520-EUR is designed for HVAC applications with key functions such as temperature, micro amps used for flame sensor troubleshooting, as well as and capacitance to check the motor startup capacitors. The AM-520-EUR measures a complete range of electrical parameters and features a built in flashlight, a “third hand” probe holder and VoltTect non-contact voltage detection. Safety rated to CAT III 600V.AM-530-EUR is the fully-featured multimeter of choice for the professional electrical contractor. Measure and verify presence of voltage in order to connect equipment or to perform repairs, run new wiring, check continuity of electrical connections, identify blown fuses, troubleshoot motors or check transformers. The AM-530-EUR features Truerms sensing to accurately measure voltage on systems affected by harmonics, a built in flashlight to detect wire colors in the dark, a “third hand” probe holder and non-contact voltage detection. Safety rated to CAT III 600V.

  • Measurements: Voltage up to 600VAC and 600VDC, AC/DC current, Resistance, Frequency, Capacitance, Temperature.
  • Frequency, Capacitance, Duty Cycle for troubleshooting applications
  • Special Functions:
    • Non-contact Voltage Detection
    • Audible continuity
    • Diode Test
  • Backlit LCD display with analog bar graph
  • Events:
    • Data hold
    • MAX / MIN Memory
    • Relative zero mode
  • Built in work light (flashlight)
  • Built in test leads storage and “third hand holder”
  • Auto and Manual ranging
  • Auto power off
  • Low battery warning
  • Velcro strap to hang a meter
  • Safety: CAT III 600V

MAKING MEASUREMENT

  1. Use the proper function and range for measurements.
  2. To avoid possible electrical shock, personal injury or damages to theMeter, disconnect circuit power and discharge all high-voltage capacitorsbefore testing resistance and diode.
  3. Connecting test leads:
    • Connect the common (COM) test lead to the circuit before connecting the live lead;• After measurement, remove live lead before removing the common (COM) test lead from the circuit
  4. Symbol “OL” is displayed on LCD when the measurement is out of range.

Rotary Switch Positions

Switch Position

Measurement Function
AC or DC voltage measurement (use SELECT button for switching to AC or DC).

Ω

Resistance measurement

Voltage measurement of diode PN junction

Continuity measurement

Capacitance measurement

HZ

Frequency measurement

°C °F

Temperature measurement
NCV

Non-contact voltage

AC or DC current measurement (use SELECT button for switching to AC or DC).

Function Buttons

Button

 Measurement Function

SELECT

Switching AC or DC. Press the yellow SELECT button to select alternate measurement functions on the rotary switch.
Display freezes present reading / press 2 sec to turn on LCD backlight.
REL 

Relative zero mode
 

RANGE

 Manual or Auto range switching. The default setting is Auto ranging, press to switch to manual ranging

(selectable resolutions). Press for 2 sec to return to auto

ranging.
MAX/MIN

Maximum / minimum reading memory.

Flash light

Press to enable the function when at relevant rotary switch function.

Auto Power OFFAuto power off: approx. 15 minutes.When the Meter is in auto power off mode, press any button to resume normal operation.Measuring AC and DC VoltagePress SELECT button to select AC/DC voltage measurement function.To avoid personal injury or damage to the Meter, do not applyvoltage higher than 600Vac and 600Vdc.

Measuring AC and DC Current

Press SELECT button to select AC or DC current measurement function. To avoid personal injury or damage to the Meter:

  1. Do not attempt to make an in-circuit current measurement when the open-circuit potential to earth ground exceeding AC 600V or DC 600V
  2. Switch to proper function and range for your measurement.
  3. Do not place the test probe in parallel with a circuit when the test leads are connected to the current terminals.
  4. Connect the test leads to the correct input A/mA μA current terminal and to the circuit before powering the circuit under test.
  5. For current range from 8-10A, do not measure current for more than 20 minutes. Wait for 10 minutes before taking another measurement
  6. After measurement, switching OFF the circuit’s power before removing test leads from the circuit.

Measuring Resistance

Disconnect circuit power and discharge all high-voltage capacitors before testing resistance.

Measuring Continuity

Disconnect circuit power and discharge all high-voltage capacitorsbefore testing continuity.

Measuring Diode

Disconnect circuit power and discharge all high-voltage capacitorsbefore testing diode.

Measuring CapacitanceDisconnect circuit power and discharge all high-voltage capacitors before testing capacitance.

Measuring Frequency

To avoid personal injury or damage to the Meter, do not apply voltage higher than 600V.

Measuring Temperature °C / °F

  1. To avoid personal injury or damage to the Meter, do  not apply thetemperature probe to any live conductive parts.2. Temperature sensor K type (nickel-chromium/nichrosi) thermocouple is suitable for temperature measurement below 230°C (446°F).

Measurement steps:Step 1: Turn the rotary switch to °C or °F position. The display will show “OL”.Step 2: Connect the temperature probe (K type) to the Meter and to the surface to be measured.

Non-Contact Voltage Sensing

  1. To avoid personal injury or damage to the Meter, do not test on uninsulated high voltage wires.
  2. Buzzer will sound and screen will display “OL” when sensing  AC voltage between 90V and 600V
  3. Do not test on hazardous live wires higher than AC 600V
  4. Before and after hazardous voltage measurements, test the Meter by approaching to a known source such as a line AC voltage or outlet to determine proper operation. See below figure.

Buzzer will sound when the detected voltage is ≥90V, and the buzzer will be on.The distances between the wire and the meter should be ≤8mm.

At NCV mode, LCD will display OL. No test lead connection are required for NCV measurement.

SPECIFICATION

Ambient temperature: 73.4°F ±9 (23°C ±5°C); Relative temperature: ≤75%Accuracy: ±(% of reading + digits)Maximum voltage between input terminal and earth ground: AC 600Vrms or DC 600V

Fuse for mA µA input: F1 fuse, 0.5A H 1000V fast-fuse (6.3×32)mmFuse for 10A input: F2 fuse, 11A H 1000V fast-fuse, (10×38)mmMaximum display: Digital 3999 counts, updates 3/sec. Frequency: 9999 counts.Analog pointer display: 41 segments, updates 30 times/sec. Over-range indication: OLRange: Automatic and ManualAltitude: Operating 2000mOperating temperature: 0°C ~ +40°C (32°F ~ 104°F)Relative humidity: 0°C ~ +30°C (32°F ~ 86°F) ≤75%; +30°C ~ +40°C (86°F ~ 104°F) ≤50%Storage temperature: -10°C ~ +50°C (14°F ~ 122°F)Electromagnetic compatibility: In an RF filed of 1V/m = Specified accuracy 5%Battery: 9V, 6F22, NEDA1604 or equivalent Low battery indication:Dimensions (L x W x H): 182 mm x 90 mm x 45 mm (7.2 in x 3.5 in x 1.8 in)Weight: Approx. 354g (0.78lb) with batteries installed

  1. DC Voltage Measurement

    Range

    Resolution

    Accuracy

    400.0mV

    		 0.1mV ± (0.8%+3LSD)
    4.000V 1mV

     

    ± (0.8%+1LSD)

    40.00V

    10mV

    400.0V

    		 100mV
    600V 1V

    ±(1.0%+3LSD)

    Input impedance: About 10M ;(Input impedance is £3Ge except DC 400mV range)Overload protection: ±600V

  2. 1. AC Voltage Measurement

    Range

    		 Resolution Accuracy

    400.0mV

    		 0.1mV ±(1.2%+3LSD)
    4.000V 1mV

     

    ±(1.0%+3LSD)

    40.00V

    10mV

    400.0V

    100mV
    600V 1V

    ±(1.2%+3LSD)

    Note: Manual range only for 400.0mV range.Input impedance: Around 10MΩFrequency response: 45Hz ~ 400HzAM-520-EUR : Average sensing, rms indication.AM-530-EUR: True RMS.Overload protection: 600Vrms

  3. Resistance Measurement

    Range

    		 Resolution Accuracy

    400.0W

    		 0.1W ±(1.2%+2LSD)
    4.000kW 1W

     

    ±(1.0%+2LSD)

    40.00kW

    		 10W
    400.0kW

    100W

    4.000MW

    		 1kW

    ±(1.2%+2LSD)
    40.00MW 10kW

    ±(1.5%+5LSD)

    400Ω range: Measured value = (Measured display value – Short circuiting value of probe)Open circuit voltage: Around 0.5VOverload protection: 600Vrms

  4. : Circuit ON/OFF G : Diode measurement

    Range

    		 Resolution

    Accuracy

    		 

    0.1Ω

    Open circuit voltage is around 0.5V.

    Resistance >150W, buzzer will not sound. Resistance £10W, buzzer will sound.

    1mV

    Display range is 0V to 2.0V. Normal voltage is around 0.5V to 0.8V for silicon PN junction.

    Overload protection: 600V

  5. Capacitance Measurement

    Range

    		 Resolution Accuracy

    40.00nF

    		 10pF ±(3%+10LSD) under REL status
    400.0nF 100pF

     

    ±(3%+5LSD) under REL status

    4.000μF

    		 1nF
    40.00μF 10nF

    ±(3%+5LSD)

    400.0μF

    		 100nF

    ±(4%+5LSD)
    4000μF 1μF

    For reference only

    Overload protection: 600V

  6. Frequency Measurement

    Range

    Resolution

    Accuracy

    10Hz~10MHz

    		 0.01Hz~0. 01MHz

    ±(0.1%+4LSD)

    Overload protection: 600Vrms

  7. DC Current Measurement

    Range

    Resolution

    Accuracy
     

    μA

    		 400.0μA 0.1μA

     

     

    ±(1.0%+2LSD)

    4000μA

    1μA
     

    mA

    40.00mA

    10μA

    400.0mA

    0.1mA
     

    A

    4.000A

    1mA

    		  

    ±(1.2%+3LSD)

    10.00A

    10mA

    Overload protection:mA /µA range:F1 fuse, 0.5A H 1000V fast-fuse, ( 6.3×32)mm10 A range:F2 fuse, 11A H 1000V fast-fuse, ( 10×38)mm

  8. AC Current Measurement

    Range

    Resolution

    Accuracy

    μA

    		 400.0μA 0.1μA  

     

    ±(1.2%+3LSD)
    4000μA

    1μA
     

    mA

    40.00mA

    10μA

    400.0mA

    0.1mA
     

    A

    		 4.000A

    1mA

    		  

    ±(1.5%+3LSD)

    10.00A

    10mA

    Frequency response: 45Hz ~ 400HzAM-520-EUR : Average sensing, rms indication.AM-530-EUR: True RMS.Overload protection:mA /µA range:F1 fuse, 0.5A H 1000V fast-fuse, ( 6.3×32)mm10 A range:F2 fuse, 11A H 1000V fast-fuse, ( 10×38)mm

  9. Temperature Measurement

    Range

    Resolution

    Accuracy

    -40 – 0°C

    		  

    0.1°C @ < 400°C

    1°C @ ³ 400°C

    ±(10%+4°C)

    >0 – 100°C

    ±(1.2%+3°C)

    >100 – 1000°C

    ±(2.5%+2°C)

    -40 – 32°F

    		  

    0.1°F @ < 752°F

    1°F @ ³ 752°F

    ±(20%+6°F)

    >32 – 212°F

    		 ±(1.8%+6°F)
    >212 – 1832°F

    ±(2.5%+4°F)

    Overload protection: 600VK type (nickel-chromium/nichrosi) thermocouple must be used for temperature measurement.

MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR

If the Meter fails to operate, check battery, test leads, etc., and replace as necessary.Double check the followings:

  1. Replace the fuse or battery if the meter does not work.
  2. Review the operating instructions for possible mistakes in operating procedure.

Quick check on 0.5A FUSE:Step 1: Turn the rotary switch to Ω function.Step 2: short-circuit E/V/Ω/Hz terminal and mA/μA terminal.Resistance reading ≤ 1MΩ: the fuse is OKResistance reading “OL”: the fuse is open. Replace the fuse as specified.Quick check on 10A FUSE:Step 1: Turn the rotary switch to Ω function.Step 2: short-circuit E/V/Ω/Hz terminal and A terminal.Resistance reading ≤ 0.5Ω: the fuse is OK.Resistance reading “OL”: the fuse is open. Replace the fuse as specified.

Except for the replacement of the battery, repair of the meter should be performed only by a Factory Authorized Service Center or by other qualified instrument service personnel.The front panel and case can be cleaned with a mild solution of detergent and water. Apply sparingly with a soft cloth and allow to dry completely before using. Do not use aromatic hydrocarbons, Gasoline or chlorinated solvents for cleaning.

BATTERY AND FUSE REPLACEMENT

WARNINGTo avoid shock, injury, or damage to the Meter:Disconnect test leads before opening case.Use ONLY fuses with the amperage, interrupt, voltage, and speed ratings specified.

Replacing BATTERY follow below steps:

  1. Disconnect the test lead probe from measuring circuit.
  2. Turn the Meter to OFF position.
  3. Remove the screws from the battery cover and open the battery cover
  4. Remove the batteries and replace with one 9V (6F22) or equivalent. The battery cover provides the correct polarity fitting construction design.Install the battery in the battery cover.
  5. Put the battery cover back and re-fasten the screw. Battery: 9V (6F22) Battery or equivalent

Replacing FUSE follow below steps:

  1. Disconnect the test lead probe from measuring circuit.
  2. Turn the Meter to OFF position.
  3. Remove the screws from the enclosure and open the enclosure.
  4. Remove the broken fuse and replace with new specified fuse.
  5. Put the enclosure back and re-fasten the screw.

Fuse ratings:mA /µA input terminal: F1 fuse, 0.5A H 1000V fast-fuse, ( 6.3×32)mm10 A input terminal: F2 fuse, 11A H 1000V fast-fuse, ( 10×38)mm

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