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2A MAX
FUSED
CAT 600V
CAT 1000V
CAT 300V
COM A
MAX
1000V
750V
Hz Temp
V
mA
A
mA
400
1000
A
A
35XP-A
RANGE NON
CONTACT
VOLTAGE
HOLD
V
HZ
V
auto-off
°C
OFF
°F
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A
A
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5XP-A
15XP-A
35XP-A
Compact Digital Multimeters
Users Manual
•Manual de uso
•Mode d’emploi
•Bedienungshandbuch
•Manuale d’Uso
PN 2728995
July 2006
©2006, AmprobeTest Tools.
All rights reserved. Printed in Taiwan.

5XP-A
15XP-A
35XP-A
Compact Digital Multimeters
Users Manual
•Manual de uso
•Mode d’emploi
•Bedienungshandbuch
•Manuale d’Uso
PN 2728995
July 2006
©2006 Amprobe®Test Tools.
All rights reserved. Printed in Taiwan.
English

Limited Warranty and Limitation of Liability
Your Amprobe®product will be free from defects in material and workmanship for
1 year from the date of purchase. This warranty does not cover fuses, disposable
batteries or damage from accident, neglect, misuse, alteration, contamination, or
abnormal conditions of operation or handling. Resellers are not authorized to
extend any other warranty on Amprobe®’s behalf. To obtain service during the
warranty period, return the product with proof of purchase to an authorized
Amprobe®Test Tools Service Center or to a Amprobe®dealer or distributor. See
Repair Section above for details. THIS WARRANTY IS YOUR ONLY REMEDY. ALL
OTHER WARRANTIES - WHETHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STAUTORY -
INCLUDING IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
OR MERCHANTABILITY, ARE HEREBY DISCLAIMED. MANUFACTURER SHALL
NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES OR LOSSES, ARISING FROM ANY CAUSE OR THEORY. Since some
states or countries do not allow the exclusion or limitation of an implied warranty or
of incidental or consequential damages, this limitation of liability may not apply to
you.

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XP Series Digital Multimeters
Contents
Safety Information ..............................................................................................2
Symbols Used in this Manual .............................................................................3
Making Measurements........................................................................................3
Verify Instrument Operation.............................................................................3
Range Selection...............................................................................................3
Correcting an Overload (0o or -0o) Indication W............................................3
Measuring DC Voltage See Figure -1- .....................................................3
Measuring AC Voltage See Figure -2- .....................................................4
Preparing for Current Measurements...............................................................4
Measuring DC Current See Figure -3- .....................................................4
Measuring AC Current See Figure -4- .....................................................4
Measuring Resistance See Figure -5- .....................................................5
Testing for Continuity See Figure -6- .....................................................5
Testing Diodes See Figure -7- .....................................................5
Measuring Capacitance (35XP-A only) See Figure -8-..................................5
Measuring Temperature (35XP-A only) See Figure -9-.................................6
Measuring Frequency (35XP-A only) See Figure -10-...................................6
Measuring NCV (Non-Contact Voltage) See Figure -11- ...........................6
Testing Battery Voltage (5XP-A only) See Figure -12-..................................6
Testing Logic Levels (15XP-A only) See Figure -13- ....................................7
Additional Features .............................................................................................7
Input Test Lead Warning..................................................................................7
MIN MAX Measurements (Model 5XP-A only).................................................7
Auto Power Off (Models 15XP-A and 35XP-A only).........................................7
HOLD Measurements.......................................................................................7
Product Maintenance..........................................................................................8
Cleaning...........................................................................................................8
Troubleshooting...............................................................................................8
Battery and Fuse Replacement See Figure -14- .......................................8
Repair .................................................................................................................9
Specifications ...................................................................................................10

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2A MAX
FUSED
CAT 600V
CAT 1000V
CAT 300V
COM A
MAX
1000V
750V
200mA MAX
FUSED
BATT 1.5V
BATT 9V
CAT 600V
CAT 1000V
CAT 300V
VCOM mA
MAX
1000V
750V
LOGIC
V
15XP-A
RANGE NON
CONTACT
VOLTAGE HOLD
5XP-A
MIN MAX NON
CONTACT
VOLTAGE HOLD
1000750 200200
2020
22
200
m
200
m
200
2k
20k
200k
2M
20M
200m
20m
2m
200
A
VV
V
V
mA
A
A
auto-off
OFF
OFF
200
m
2m
20m
1.5V 9V
200
BATT
mA
A
A
35XP-A
15XP-A5XP-A
2A MAX
FUSED
CAT 600V
CAT 1000V
CAT 300V
COM A
MAX
1000V
750V
Hz Temp
V
mA
2A
A
mA
400
1000
A
A
RANGE NON
CONTACT
VOLTAGE HOLD
V
HZ
V
auto-off
˚C
OFF
˚F
mA
A
A
1832 400
35XP-A
Safety Information
•The XP Series Digital Multimeters conform to EN61010-1, Rev-2; CAT I 1000 V,
CAT II 600 V, CAT III 300 V, class 2 and pollution deg.2; CSA 22.2 -1010-1.
•This instrument is EN61010-1 certified for Installation Category I (1000V). It
may only be used to make measurements on energy limited circuits within
equipment and not directly connected to mains.
•This instrument is EN61010-1 certified for Installation Category II (600 V). It is
recommended for use with local level power distribution, appliances, portable
equipment, etc, where only smaller transient overvoltages may occur, and not
for primary supply lines, overhead lines and cable systems.
•This instrument is EN61010-1 certified for Installation Category III ( 300 V). It is
recommended for use in distribution level and fixed installations, as well as
lesser installations, and not for primary supply lines, overhead lines and cable
systems.
•Do not exceed the maximum overload limits per function (see specifications)
nor the limits marked on the instrument itself. Never apply more than 1000 V
dc/750 V ac rms between the test lead and earth ground.
•Inspect the DMM, test leads and accessories before every use. Do not use any
damaged part.
•Never ground yourself when taking measurements. Do not touch exposed
circuit elements or test probe tips.
•Do not operate the instrument in an explosive atmosphere.
•Exercise extreme caution when: measuring voltage >20 V // current >10 mA //
AC power line with inductive loads // AC power line during electrical storms //
current, when the fuse blows in a circuit with open circuit voltage >1000 V //
servicing CRT equipment.
•Always measure current in series with the load – NEVER ACROSS a voltage
source. Check fuse first. Never replace a fuse with one of a different rating.
•Remove test leads before opening the case.

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Symbols Used in this Manual
B Battery WRefer to the manual
TDouble insulated XDangerous Voltage
FDirect Current JEarth Ground
BAlternating Current RAudible tone
I Fuse )Canadian Standards Association
P
Complies with EU
directives zNon-contact Voltage
Making Measurements
Verify Instrument Operation
Before attempting to make a measurement, verify that the instrument is operational
and the battery is good. If the instrument is not operational, have it repaired before
attempting to make a measurement.
Range Selection
In addition to autoranging (Models 15XP-A and 35XP-A only) you can manually
select and lock a range by pressing the RANGE button. RANGE appears on the
display to indicate that manual ranging is active and the range is locked. When
appropriate, each subsequent press of the range button steps the meter to the next
higher range. When the highest range is reached the next press returns the meter
to the lowest range. To return to autoranging press the RANGE button. If RANGE
still shows on the display, autoranging is not available for the selected function.
Use autorange for all initial measurements. Then, when appropriate, use the RANGE
button to select and lock a range.
XWWarning
To avoid electrical shock while manual ranging, use the display
annunciators to identify the actual range selected.
Correcting an Overload (0o or -0o) Indication W
An 0o or -0o indication may appear on the display to indicate that an overload
condition exists. For voltage and current measurements, an overload should be
immediately corrected by selecting a higher range. If the highest range setting does
not eliminate the overload, interrupt the measurement until the problem is identified
and eliminated. The 0o indication is normal for some functions; for example,
resistance, continuity, and diode test.
Measuring DC Voltage See Figure -1-
1. Set the Function Switch to v.
2. Select the desired RANGE. The default DC voltage range is 2 V on the 15XP-A
and 4 V on the 35XP-A.
3. Connect the test leads: Red to E, Black to COM.
4. Connect the test probes to the circuit test points.
5. Read the display, and, if necessary, correct any overload (0o) conditions.

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Measuring AC Voltage See Figure -2-
1. Set the Function Switch to V.
2. Select the desired RANGE. The default AC voltage range is 2 V on the 15XP-A
and 4 V on the 35XP-A.
3. Connect the test leads: Red to E, Black to COM.
4. Connect the test probes to the circuit test points.
5. Read the display, and, if necessary, correct any overload (0o) conditions.
Preparing for Current Measurements
•Turn off circuit power before connecting the test probes.
•Allow the meter to cool between measurements, if current measurements
approach or exceeds 2 amps.
•A warning tone sounds if you connect a test lead to a current input while a
current function is not selected.
•Open circuit voltage at the measurement point must not exceed 1000 V.
•Always measure current in series with the load. Never measure current across a
voltage source.
Measuring DC Current See Figure -3-
1. Set the Function Switch to a current function, µA, mA, or A.
2. Select the desired RANGE (5XP-A only).
3. Connect the test leads: Red to mA or A, Black to COM.
4. Turn off power to the circuit being measured.
5. Open the test circuit (X) to establish measurement points.
6. Connect the test probes in series with the load (to the measurement points).
7. Turn on power to the circuit being measured.
8. Read the display, and, if necessary, correct any overload (0o or -0o) conditions.
Measuring AC Current See Figure -4-
1. Set the Function Switch to a current function and range, µA, mA, or A.
2. Select the desired RANGE (5XP-A only).
3. Connect the test leads: Red to mA or A, Black to COM.
4. Turn off power to the circuit being measured.
5. Open the test circuit (X) to establish measurement points.
6. Connect the test probes in series with the load (to the measurement points).
7. Turn on power to the circuit being measured.
8. Read the display, and, if necessary, correct any overload (0o) conditions.