Amprobe AM-500 User manual

AM-500
Autoranging
Mulitmeter
AM-500-EUR
Digital
Multimeter
Users Manual
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AM-500
Autoranging Mulitmeter
AM-500-EUR
Digital Multimeter
Users Manual
8/2012, 4275548 A
©2012 Amprobe Test Tools.
All rights reserved. Printed in China
English

Limited Warranty and Limitation of Liability
Your Amprobe product will be free from defects in material and
workmanship for one year from the date of purchase, unless
local laws require otherwise. 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 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®.
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® distributor for an
exchange for the same or like product. Please check the “Where to
Buy” section on www.amprobe.com for a list of distributors near
you. Additionally, in the United States and Canada In-Warranty
repair and replacement units can also be sent to a Amprobe®
Service Center (see address below).

Non-Warranty Repairs and Replacement – US and Canada
Non-warranty repairs in the United States and Canada should be
sent to an Amprobe® Service Center. Call Amprobe® or inquire at
your point of purchase for current repair and replacement rates.
In USA: In Canada:
Amprobe Amprobe
Everett, WA 98203 Mississauga, ON L4Z 1X9
Tel: 877-AMPROBE (267-7623) Tel: [phone]
Non-Warranty Repairs and Replacement – Europe
European non-warranty units can be replaced by your Amprobe®
distributor for a nominal charge. Please check the “Where to Buy”
section on www.amprobe.com for a list of distributors near you.
European Correspondence Address*
Amprobe® Europe
Beha-Amprobe GmbH
In den Engematten 14
79286 Glottertal, Germany
Tel.: [phone] - 0
www.beha-amprobe.com
*(Correspondence only – no repair or replacement available from
this address. European customers please contact your distributor.)

AM-500 Autoranging Mulitmeter
AM-500-EUR DIY-PRO Digital Multimeter
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1LCD Display
2SELECT Button
3DATA HOLD Button
4Rotary Switch
5Input Terminal for voltage, diode, resistance and
continuity measurement
6Input Terminal for battery test and AC/DC mA or μA
measurement
7Input Terminal for AC/DC A measurement to10A
8COM (return) terminal for all measurements

1The Meter selects the range with best resolution
2Direct Current
3Alternate Current
4Negative reading
5Data hold
6Diode test
7Continuity test
8Measurement units for resistance test
9Measurement units for voltage test
10 Measurement units for current test
11 Low battery indicator
12 Battery Test
Screen Display
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CONTENTS
SYMBOLS............................................................................ 2
SAFETY INFORMATION ...................................................... 2
UNPACKING AND INSPECTION .......................................... 4
FEATURES............................................................................ 4
MAKING MEASUREMENT .................................................. 5
Rotary Switch Positions.................................................. 5
SELECT Button................................................................ 6
DATA HOLD Button........................................................ 6
Auto Power OFF............................................................. 6
Measuring AC and DC Voltage...................................... 6
Measuring Resistance .................................................... 7
Measuring Continuity.................................................... 7
Measuring Diode............................................................ 8
Battery Test..................................................................... 8
Measuring AC and DC Current...................................... 9
SPECIFICATION.................................................................... 10
MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR ............................................. 14
BATTERY AND FUSE REPLACEMENT.................................. 15

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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.
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SAFETY INFORMATION
The Meter complies with:
IEC/EN 61010-1 3rd Edition, UL61010-1 2nd Ed. and CAN/
CSA-C22.2 No. 61010-1-04 + CSA Update No.1: 2008 to
Category III 600 Volts, Pollution degree 2
IEC/EN 61010-2-030
IEC/EN 61010-2-31 for test leads
EMC IEC/EN 61326-1
“This product has been tested to the requirements of
CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 61010-1, second edition, including
Amendment 1, or a later version of the same standard
incorporating the same level of testing requirements”.
Measurement 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,

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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.
CENELEC Directives
The instruments conform to CENELEC Low-voltage
directive 2006/95/EC and Electromagnetic compatibility
directive 2004/108/EC
 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.
• if the meter is used in a manner not specified in
the users manual, the protection provided by the
equipment may be impaired