www.Amprobe.com AM-530 True-rms Electrical Contractor Multimeter AM-500 Digital Multimeter Series The Amprobe AM-530 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 features true-rms 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 VolTect™ non-contact voltage detection. • Voltage up to 750Vac and 1000Vdc, ac/dc current, resistance, frequency, capacitance, and temperature • Max/min memory • Relative zero mode • True-rms • Built-in test leads storage and “third hand” test lead holder • VolTect™ Non-contact voltage detection • Auto and manual ranging • Audible continuity • Auto power off • Diode test • Low battery warning • Data hold • Safety rated: CAT III 600V AM-530 Detailed Specifications Specifications Range Best Accuracy True-rms Yes AC Voltage 400 mV 4.000 / 40.00 / 400.0 / 600 V ±(1.0 % Rdg + 3 LSD) @ 45 Hz to 400 Hz, 4 V to 400 V ranges DC Voltage 400mV 4.000 / 40.00 / 400.0 / 600 V ±(0.8% Rdg + 1 LSD) @ 4 V to 400 V ranges Resistance 400.0 Ohms 4.000 / 40.00 / 400.0 kOhms 4.000 / 40.00 MOhms ±(1.0% Rdg + 2 LSD) @ 4 kOhms to 400 kOhms ranges AC Current 400.0 / 4000 µA 40.00 / 400.0 mA 4.000 / 10.00 A ±(1.2% Rdg + 3 LSD) DC Current 400.0 / 4000 µA 40.00 / 400.0 mA 4.000 / 10.00 A ±(1.0% Rdg + 2 LSD) Frequency 10 Hz to 10 MHz ±(0.1% Rdg + 4 LSD) Capacitance 40.00 / 400.0 nF 4.000 / 40.00 / 400.0 / 4000 µF ±(3.0% Rdg + 5 LSD) @ 400 nF to 40 µF ranges Temperature -40 °F to 1832 °F -40 °C to 1000 °C °F: ±(1.8% rdg + 6 °F) @ >32 °F to 212 °F °C: ±(1.2% rdg + 3 °C) @ >0 °C to 100 °C Number of temperature inputs Single Thermocouple For more detailed specifications see instruction manual. ©2012 Amprobe Test Tools. All rights reserved. For detailed specifications and ordering info go to www.amprobe.com 4137395 B www.Amprobe.com AM-500 series selection guide Multimeter Type AM-500 AM-510 AM-520 AM-530 AM-560 AM-570 Autoranging Com / Res HVAC Electrical Adv. HVAC Industrial CAT III 600V CAT III 600V CAT III 600V CAT III 600V CAT IV 600V CAT III 1000V CAT IV 600V CAT III 1000V Events Display Features Functions Application: Safety Rating Safety Measure voltage in noisy environments True-rms Electrical panels, AC outlets AC Voltage (V) 600 600 600 600 1000 1000 DC systems, auto/marine batteries DC Voltage (V) 600 600 600 600 1000 1000 AC Current - electrical panels, appliances AC Current (A) 10 10 10 10 10 10 DC Current - electronics, DC motors DC Current (A) 10 10 10 10 10 10 Specified resistance and continuity Resistance (MOhms) 20 40 40 40 60 60 Flame sensors Micro Amps ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Diodes in ac to dc converters Diode test ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Fuses, light bulbs, wire connections Continuity ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Household batteries Battery test ■ ■ ■ ■ Motor startup or run capacitors Capacitance ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Frequency verification Frequency ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ VolTectTM Non-contact voltage detection Non-contact voltage ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Electrical load-time on vs. time off Duty cycle ■ ■ ■ Temp of air vents, fuses, transformers Temperature inputs Automatically selects measurement range Autoranging Manually select measurement range Manual ranging Voltage on variable frequency drives Low pass filter Detect stray voltages Low Z Dimly lit areas Built-in flashlight ■ 1 1 2 2 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Meter resolution LCD Counts Dimly lit areas Backlight Monitoring fast changing signals Bar graph Two relative measurements on one screen Dual display 2,000 ■ Data memory Data hold Difference between two measurements Relative reading Max/min peak measurement Max/min hold Specialized signal measurements Peak hold (crest) ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 4,000 4,000 4,000 6,000 6,000 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Included Accessories Batteries (Installed) Test Leads AM-500 AAA x2 ■ AM-510 9V (6F22) x1 ■ AM-520 9V (6F22) x1 ■ K-type probe x1 ■ ■ ■ AM-530 9V (6F22) x1 ■ K-type probe x1 ■ ■ ■ AM-540 9V (6F22) x1 ■ K-type probe x2 ■ ■ ■ ■ AM-550 9V (6F22) x1 ■ K-type probe x2 ■ ■ ■ ■ Amprobe® [email protected] Everett, WA 98203 Tel: 877-AMPROBE (267-7623) ©2012 Amprobe Test Tools. All rights reserved. Temperature Probe Temperature Adaptor Model Velcro Strap Carrying Case User’s Manual ■ ■ Amprobe® Europe In den Engematten 14, 79286 Glottertal, Germany Tel.: +49 (0) 7684 8009 - 0 For detailed specifications and ordering info go to www.amprobe.com 4137395 B