Amprobe PM55A Automatic Precision Pocket Multimeter

Model: PM55A | UPC: 095969365314

Amprobe PM55A Automatic Precision Pocket Multimeter

Model: PM55A | UPC: 095969365314

Compact and versatile, this multimeter features AutoTect, which lets this meter know if it is measuring AC or DC volts or resistance with no user interface. In addition, this pocket-sized multimeter offers VolTect, a built-in, non-contact voltage detection feature for AC voltages.

Compact and versatile, this multimeter features AutoTect, which lets this meter know if it is measuring AC or DC volts or resistance with no user interface. In addition, this pocket-sized multimeter offers VolTect, a built-in, non-contact voltage detection feature for AC voltages.

Sale Price $97.12 USD
Regular Price $124.99 USD
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Features

  • AutoTect™ feature directs the meter to know if it is measuring AC or DC volts or resistance with no user interface
  • AutoTect™ feature has lower input impedance which zeros out ghost voltages
  • Measures AC/DC current, capacitance, frequency, continuity with beeper
  • Fully auto-ranging, it offers nine different measurement functions plus features that are usually found in much more expensive and larger meters
  • Voltect™ feature is a built-in, non-contact voltage detector
  • Power supply 3 V standard button battery x 1 (IEC-CR2032; ANSI-NEDA-5004LC)
  • Automatic power-off
  • Digital display is oversized with large digits and unit icons in the display
  • Fully safety rated to CAT III 300 V, CAT II 600 V and is UL listed

Applications

  • Electrical
  • Maintenance
  • Troubleshooting

Amprobe PM55A Specifications

DC Voltage Range and accuracy
6 V: ±(0.5% + 3 dgt)
60 V: ±(1% + 5 dgt)
450 V: ±(1.2% +5 dgt)

Input impedance: AutoTect™ Lo-Z V DC: 833 kΩ (4.2 kΩ when displaying AUTO), 90 pF nominal
MRR: >30 dB at 50/60 Hz
CMRR: >100 dB at DC, 50/60 Hz; Rs = 1 kΩ
V DC AutoTect™ threshold: >1.2 V DC or <-0.6 V DC nominal; Hi-Z V DC only
AC Voltage (50 to 60 Hz) Range: 6, 60, 450, 600 V
Accuracy: ±(1.5% + 5 dgt)
CMRR: >60 dB at DC to 60 Hz, Rs = 1 kΩ
Input impedance: AutoTect™ Lo-Z V AC: 160 kΩ, 160 pF nominal
Hi-Z ACV: 5 MΩ, 90pF nominal
ACV AutoTect™ threshold: >1.5 V AC (50/60 Hz) nominal
Capacitance Range1: 100, 1000 nF, 10, 100 µF3
Accuracy2: ±(3.5% + 6 dgt)4
1Accuracy below 50 nF is not specified
2Accuracies with film capacitor or better
3Updates >1 minute on large values
4Specified with battery voltage above 2.8 V (half full battery). Accuracy decreases gradually to 12% at a low battery warning voltage of approximately 2.4 V
Resistance Range1: 600 Ω, 6, 60, 600 kΩ, 6 MΩ
Accuracy2: ±(2% + 6 dgt)
±(1.2% + 6 dgt)
±(1% + 4 dgt)
±(2% + 4 dgt)
Open circuit voltage: 0.4 V DC typical
1AutoTect™ is for 6 kΩ to 6 MΩ ranges
2Add 40 dgt to specified accuracy while reading is below 20% of range
Frequency Range1: 10 Hz to 30 kHz2 (specified at <20 V sine rms); 10 to 999.9 Hz (specified at <600 V sine rms)
Accuracy: ±(0.5% + 4 dgt)
1Sensitivity (sine rms): Hz in auto-VΩ position: >3 V
2Line-level Hz in V position
At 6 V AC range: >3 V
At 60 V AC range: >6 V
At 600 V AC range: >60 V
DC µA Current Range: 400, 2000 µA
Accuracy: ±(1.5% + 3 dgt), ±(1.2% + 3 dgt)
Burden voltage: 6 mV/µA
AC µA Current Range: 400, 2000 µA
Accuracy: ±(2% + 3 dgt), ±(1.5% + 3 dgt)
Burden voltage: 6 mV/µA
Voltect™ Typical voltage (bar graph indication):
20 to 80 V (-)
45 to 125 V (--)
70 to 215 V (---)
120 to 285 V (----)
Above 170 V (-----)

Indication: Bar graph segments and audible beep tones proportional to field strength
Detection frequency: 50/60 Hz
Detection antenna: Top left corner of the meter
Audible Continuity Tester (600 Ω range) Open circuit voltage: 0.4 V DC typical
Audible threshold: >175 Ω ±125 Ω
Diode Test Test current: 0.48 mA typical
Open circuit voltage: <1.6 V DC
Display and Update Rate 3-5/6 digits 6000 counts; Updates 5 per second nominal
Sensing Average sensing
Overload Protection 600 V DC and V AC rms
APO Consumption (typical): 2.2 µA
Timing: Idle for 3 minutes
Environmental Operating temperature: 32 to 104°F (0 to 40°C)
Storage temperature: -4 to 140°F (-20 to 60°C), <80% RH (with battery removed)
Relative humidity: Maximum 80% RH up to 33.8°F (31°C), decreasing linearly to 50% RH at 104°F (40°C)
Altitude: Operating below 6561.68' (2000 m)
Temperature coefficient: Nominal 0.15 x (specified accuracy)/°C at (32 to 64.4°F [0 to 18°C] or 82.4 to 104°F [28 to 40°C]), or otherwise specified
Low Battery Below approximately 2.4 V
Power Supply: 3 V standard button battery x 1 (IEC-CR2032; ANSI-NEDA-5004LC)
Comsumption (typical): 6 mA for voltage functions on Auto - V Ω position and 2 mA for other functions
Agency Approvals CE, CULUS
Safety Meets IEC61010-1, UL61010B-1, CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 1010.1-92, CAT II 600 V and CAT III 300 V, Pollution Degree 2, Class 2
EMC Meets EN61326 (1997, 1998/A1), EN61000- 4-2 (1995), and EN61000-4-3 (1996)
Dimensions 4.5 x 2.1 x 0.4" (113 x 53 x 10.2 mm)
Weight Approximately 2.75 oz (78 g)
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What's included with the Amprobe PM55A

  • Multimeter
  • Soft Carrying Pouch
  • Protective Holster
  • Battery (Installed)
  • User's Manual
  • One-Year Warranty

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Features

  • AutoTect™ feature directs the meter to know if it is measuring AC or DC volts or resistance with no user interface
  • AutoTect™ feature has lower input impedance which zeros out ghost voltages
  • Measures AC/DC current, capacitance, frequency, continuity with beeper
  • Fully auto-ranging, it offers nine different measurement functions plus features that are usually found in much more expensive and larger meters
  • Voltect™ feature is a built-in, non-contact voltage detector
  • Power supply 3 V standard button battery x 1 (IEC-CR2032; ANSI-NEDA-5004LC)
  • Automatic power-off
  • Digital display is oversized with large digits and unit icons in the display
  • Fully safety rated to CAT III 300 V, CAT II 600 V and is UL listed

Applications

  • Electrical
  • Maintenance
  • Troubleshooting

Amprobe PM55A Specifications

DC Voltage Range and accuracy
6 V: ±(0.5% + 3 dgt)
60 V: ±(1% + 5 dgt)
450 V: ±(1.2% +5 dgt)

Input impedance: AutoTect™ Lo-Z V DC: 833 kΩ (4.2 kΩ when displaying AUTO), 90 pF nominal
MRR: >30 dB at 50/60 Hz
CMRR: >100 dB at DC, 50/60 Hz; Rs = 1 kΩ
V DC AutoTect™ threshold: >1.2 V DC or <-0.6 V DC nominal; Hi-Z V DC only
AC Voltage (50 to 60 Hz) Range: 6, 60, 450, 600 V
Accuracy: ±(1.5% + 5 dgt)
CMRR: >60 dB at DC to 60 Hz, Rs = 1 kΩ
Input impedance: AutoTect™ Lo-Z V AC: 160 kΩ, 160 pF nominal
Hi-Z ACV: 5 MΩ, 90pF nominal
ACV AutoTect™ threshold: >1.5 V AC (50/60 Hz) nominal
Capacitance Range1: 100, 1000 nF, 10, 100 µF3
Accuracy2: ±(3.5% + 6 dgt)4
1Accuracy below 50 nF is not specified
2Accuracies with film capacitor or better
3Updates >1 minute on large values
4Specified with battery voltage above 2.8 V (half full battery). Accuracy decreases gradually to 12% at a low battery warning voltage of approximately 2.4 V
Resistance Range1: 600 Ω, 6, 60, 600 kΩ, 6 MΩ
Accuracy2: ±(2% + 6 dgt)
±(1.2% + 6 dgt)
±(1% + 4 dgt)
±(2% + 4 dgt)
Open circuit voltage: 0.4 V DC typical
1AutoTect™ is for 6 kΩ to 6 MΩ ranges
2Add 40 dgt to specified accuracy while reading is below 20% of range
Frequency Range1: 10 Hz to 30 kHz2 (specified at <20 V sine rms); 10 to 999.9 Hz (specified at <600 V sine rms)
Accuracy: ±(0.5% + 4 dgt)
1Sensitivity (sine rms): Hz in auto-VΩ position: >3 V
2Line-level Hz in V position
At 6 V AC range: >3 V
At 60 V AC range: >6 V
At 600 V AC range: >60 V
DC µA Current Range: 400, 2000 µA
Accuracy: ±(1.5% + 3 dgt), ±(1.2% + 3 dgt)
Burden voltage: 6 mV/µA
AC µA Current Range: 400, 2000 µA
Accuracy: ±(2% + 3 dgt), ±(1.5% + 3 dgt)
Burden voltage: 6 mV/µA
Voltect™ Typical voltage (bar graph indication):
20 to 80 V (-)
45 to 125 V (--)
70 to 215 V (---)
120 to 285 V (----)
Above 170 V (-----)

Indication: Bar graph segments and audible beep tones proportional to field strength
Detection frequency: 50/60 Hz
Detection antenna: Top left corner of the meter
Audible Continuity Tester (600 Ω range) Open circuit voltage: 0.4 V DC typical
Audible threshold: >175 Ω ±125 Ω
Diode Test Test current: 0.48 mA typical
Open circuit voltage: <1.6 V DC
Display and Update Rate 3-5/6 digits 6000 counts; Updates 5 per second nominal
Sensing Average sensing
Overload Protection 600 V DC and V AC rms
APO Consumption (typical): 2.2 µA
Timing: Idle for 3 minutes
Environmental Operating temperature: 32 to 104°F (0 to 40°C)
Storage temperature: -4 to 140°F (-20 to 60°C), <80% RH (with battery removed)
Relative humidity: Maximum 80% RH up to 33.8°F (31°C), decreasing linearly to 50% RH at 104°F (40°C)
Altitude: Operating below 6561.68' (2000 m)
Temperature coefficient: Nominal 0.15 x (specified accuracy)/°C at (32 to 64.4°F [0 to 18°C] or 82.4 to 104°F [28 to 40°C]), or otherwise specified
Low Battery Below approximately 2.4 V
Power Supply: 3 V standard button battery x 1 (IEC-CR2032; ANSI-NEDA-5004LC)
Comsumption (typical): 6 mA for voltage functions on Auto - V Ω position and 2 mA for other functions
Agency Approvals CE, CULUS
Safety Meets IEC61010-1, UL61010B-1, CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 1010.1-92, CAT II 600 V and CAT III 300 V, Pollution Degree 2, Class 2
EMC Meets EN61326 (1997, 1998/A1), EN61000- 4-2 (1995), and EN61000-4-3 (1996)
Dimensions 4.5 x 2.1 x 0.4" (113 x 53 x 10.2 mm)
Weight Approximately 2.75 oz (78 g)
Click here for complete specifications on the Amprobe PM55A

What's included with the Amprobe PM55A

  • Multimeter
  • Soft Carrying Pouch
  • Protective Holster
  • Battery (Installed)
  • User's Manual
  • One-Year Warranty

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