Amprobe 5XP-A User manual

Users Manual
5XP-A
15XP-B
35XP-A
Compact Digital
Multimeters
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Compact Digital Multimeters
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
mA
A
A
1832 400
5
6
4
2
3
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1.) Display
Afficheur
Anzeige
Display
Pantalla
2.) Feature Buttons
boutons de fonctions
funktionstasten
pulsanti delle funzioni
botones de función
3.) Function/Range Switch
commutateur de gamme/fonction.
funktion/bereich-schalter
selettore funzione/portata
selector de la función y del rango
4.) Test Lead Connections
branchements des cordons de test
messleitungsanschlÜsse
boccole per i cavetti
conexiones de los conductores de prueba
5.) Strap Clip
clip de bretelle
klemme
clip in velcro
clip para correa
6.) Battery/Fuse Cover
capot des fusibles/pile
batterie-/Sicherungsabdeckung
Sportello del vano portapile/fusibili
puerta de la batería y el fusible

5XP-A
15XP-B
35XP-A
Compact Digital Multimeters
Users Manual
• Manual de uso
• Mode d’emploi
• Bedienungshandbuch
• Manuale d’Uso
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 an Amprobe dealer or distributor. See Repair
Section 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.
Repair
All test tools returned for warranty or non-warranty repair or
for calibration should be accompanied by the following: your
name, company’s name, address, telephone number, and proof of
purchase. Additionally, please include a brief description of the
problem or the service requested and include the test leads with
the meter. Non-warranty repair or replacement charges should be
remitted in the form of a check, a money order, credit card with
expiration date, or a purchase order made payable to Amprobe®
Test Tools.
In-Warranty Repairs and Replacement – All Countries
Please read the warranty statement and check your battery before
requesting repair. During the warranty period any defective test
tool can be returned to your Amprobe® Test Tools distributor
for an exchange for the same or like product.

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Compact Digital Multimeters
CONTENTS
SAFETY INFORMATION ........................................................... 2
SYMBOLS USED IN THIS MANUAL ........................................ 3
MAKING MEASUREMENTS ..................................................... 3
Verify Instrument Operation.............................................. 3
Range Selection .................................................................. 4
Correcting an Overload (0o or -0o) Indication�.............. 4
Measuring DC Voltage (See Figure 1)................................ 4
Measuring AC Voltage (See Figure 2)................................ 5
Preparing for Current Measurements ............................... 5
Measuring DC Current (See Figure 3)................................5
Measuring AC Current (See Figure 4)................................6
Measuring Resistance (See Figure 5) ................................. 6
Testing for Continuity (See Figure 6)................................. 7
Testing Diodes See (See Figure 7) ......................................7
Measuring Capacitance (35XP-A only) (See Figure 8)....... 7
Measuring Temperature (35XP-A only) (See Figure 9) ..... 8
Measuring Frequency (35XP-A only) (See Figure 10)........ 8
Measuring NCV (Non-Contact Voltage) (See Figure 11)... 9
Testing Battery Voltage (5XP-A only) (See Figure 12) ......9
Testing Logic Levels (15XP-B only) (See Figure 13) ...........9
ADDITIONAL FEATURES .......................................................... 9
Input Test Lead Warning .................................................... 10
MIN MAX Measurements (Model 5XP-A only) ................. 10
Auto Power Off (Models 15XP-B and 35XP-A only) ........ 10
HOLD Measurements ......................................................... 11
PRODUCT MAINTENANCE ...................................................... 11
Cleaning ............................................................................. 11
Troubleshooting ................................................................. 11
Battery and Fuse Replacement (See Figure 14) ................ 12
SPECIFICATIONS ...................................................................... 12
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2A MAX
FUSED
CAT
600V
1000V
CAT
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-B
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
HzTemp
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
EN610101,Rev-2; CAT I 1000 V,CAT II 600 V, CAT III 300
V(5XP-A,35XP-A), CAT II 1000 V, CAT III 600 V(15XP-B), class
2 and pollution deg.2; CSA 22.2 -1010-1.
• This instrument is EN61010-1 certied 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 certied 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 certied 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.

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• 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.
SYMBOLS USED IN THIS MANUAL
Battery �Refer to the manual
Double insulated Dangerous Voltage
Direct Current Earth Ground
Alternating Current Audible tone
IFuse Canadian Standards
Association
PComplies with EU
directives Non-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.

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Range Selection
In addition to autoranging (Models 15XP-B 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.
�Warning
To avoid electrical shock while manual ranging, use
the display annunciators to identify the actual range
selected.
Correcting an Overload (0o or -0o)
Indication�
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 .
2. Select the desired RANGE. The default DC voltage
range is 2 V on the 15XP-B and 4 V on the 35XP-A.
3. Connect the test leads: Red to V , Black to COM.

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4. Connect the test probes to the circuit test points.
5. Read the display, and, if necessary, correct any
overload (0o) conditions.
Measuring DC Voltage (See Figure 2)
1. Set the Function Switch to .
2. Select the desired RANGE. The default AC voltage
range is 2 V on the 15XP-B and 4 V on the 35XP-A.
3. Connect the test leads: Red to V , 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 1000V.
• 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.

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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.
Measuring Resistance (See Figure 5)
1. Set the Function Switch to .
2. Select the desired RANGE (5XP-A, 15XP-B).
3. Connect the test leads: Red toV , Black to COM.
4. Turn off power to the circuit being measured. Never
measure resistance across
a voltage source or on a powered circuit.
5. Discharge any capacitors that may influence the
reading.
6. Connect the test probes across the resistance.