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USER MANUAL 35XPA Amprobe

• Manuale d’Uso October 2012, Rev.2 ©2012 Amprobe Test Tools. All rights reserved. Printed in Taiwan5XP-A 15XP-B 35XP-A Compact Digital Multimeters Users Manual

• Manuale d’Uso EnglishLimited 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. 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® Test Tools 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 a Amprobe® Test Tools Service Center. Call Amprobe® Test Tools or inquire at your point of purchase for current repair and replacement rates. In USA In Canada Amprobe Test Tools Amprobe Test Tools Everett, WA 98203 Mississauga, ON L4Z 1X9 Tel: 877-AMPROBE (267-7623) Tel: 905-890-7600 Fax: 425-446-6390 Fax: 905-890-6866 Non-Warranty Repairs and Replacement – Europe European non-warranty units can be replaced by your Amprobe® Test Tools distributor for a nominalv charge. Please check the “Where to Buy” section on www.amprobe.com for a list of distributors near you. European Correspondence Address* Amprobe® Test Tools Europe In den Engematten 14 79286 Glottertal, Germany Tel.: +49 (0) 7684 8009 - 0 *(Correspondence only – no repair or replacement available from this address. European customers please contact your distributor.)1 Compact Digital Multimeters CONTENTS SAFETY INFORMATION ........................................................... 2

• This instrument is EN61010-1 certied 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 certied 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 600 V dc/600 V ac rms between the test lead and earth ground.

• If the equipment is used in a manner not specified by the manufacturer, the protection provided by the equipment may be impaired.3

• 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 >600 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

Canadian Standards Association Complies with EU directivesNon-contact Voltage4 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-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.5 Measuring DC Voltage (See Figure 1)

1. Set the Function Switch to

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.

1. Set the Function Switch to

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 600V.

• 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,

2. Select the desired RANGE (5XP-A only).6

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 (

6. Connect the test probes in series with the load (to the

measurement points).

7. Turn on power to the circuit being measured.

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 (

6. Connect the test probes in series with the load (to the

measurement points).

7. Turn on power to the circuit being measured.

1. Set the Function Switch to

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.7

5. Discharge any capacitors that may influence the

6. Connect the test probes across the resistance.

7. Read the display. If

0o appears on the highest range, the resistance is too large to be measured or the circuit is an open circuit.

8. (15XP-B) The 2000 M range has a fixed 10-count

offset in the reading. For example, when measuring 1100 M, the display reads 1110. The 10 residual must be subtracted to obtain the actual value of 1100 M Testing for Continuity (See Figure 6)

1. Set the Function Switch to

2. Connect the test leads: Red to V , Black to COM.

3. Turn off power to the circuit being measured.

4. Discharge any capacitors that may influence the

5. Connect the test probes across the resistance or the

6. Listen for the tone that indicates continuity.

Testing Diodes (See Figure 7)

1. Set the Function Switch to

2. Connect the test leads: Red to V , Black to COM.

3. Turn off power to the circuit being measured.

4. Free at least one end of the diode from the circuit.

5. Connect the test probes across the diode.

6. Read the display. A good diode has a forward voltage

drop of about 0.6 V. An open or reverse biased diode will read 0o.8 Measuring Capacitance (35XP-A only) (See Figure 8)

1. Set the Function Switch to the

2. Connect the test leads: Red to

3. Turn off power to the circuit being measured.

4. Discharge the capacitor using a 100 k resistor.

5. Free at least one end of the capacitor from the circuit.

6. Connect the test probes across the capacitor.

7. Read the display.

Measuring Temperature (35XP-A only) (See Figure 9)

1. Set the function switch to appropriate °C or °F range.

2. Connect the K-type thermocouple to a TEMP adapter

(XR-TA). Match the polarity of the adapter to the polarity of the thermocouple.

3. Connect the TEMP adapter to the V and COM

inputs. Note: The 35XP-A is compatible with all K-type thermocouples. The K-type bead thermocouple supplied with the meter is not intended for contact with liquids or electrical circuits.

4. Expose the thermocouple to the temperature to be

Measuring Frequency (35XP-A only) (See Figure 10)

1. Set the Function Switch to Hz.

2. Connect the test leads: Red to Hz, Black to COM.

3. Connect the test probes to the signal source.

4. Read the display.9

Measuring NCV (Non-Contact Voltage) (See Figure 11)

1. Range switch may be set to OFF or any function/range.

2. Test leads are not used for the NCV test.

3. Press the NCV button. The display goes blank, a tone

sounds and the red LED next to the NCV button on the front panel lights up to verify that the instrument is operational. While pressing the button, hold the top- center of the meter (sensor location) close to the conductor/circuit in question.

4. If a voltage in the range of 70 to 600 V ac is present, a

tone sounds and the red LED next to the NCV button on the front panel lights up. Testing Battery Voltage (5XP-A only) (See Figure 12)

1. Set the Function Switch to the appropriate BATT

setting, 1.5 V or 9 V.

2. Connect the test leads: Red to BATT 1.5 V or BATT 9 V,

3. Connect the test probes across the battery. The meter

applies an appropriate load to the battery.

4. Read the display. A good 1.5 volt battery should

measure >1.2 V, and a good 9 volt battery should measure > 7.2 V. Testing Logic Levels (15XP-B only) (See Figure 13) The 15XP-B tests logic levels for TTL logic. The meter displays 0o plus a ∧ for a high-level (true) condition. The meter beeps and displays an 0o and a ∨ for a low-level (false) condition. See Specifications for the logic 1 and logic 0 voltage limits. Out-of-limits indications are displayed as 0o only, no ∧, ∨ or beep occur.

1. Set the Function Switch to LOGIC.

2. Connect the test leads: Red to V , Black to COM.

3. Connect the black lead to logic common.10

4. Connect the red lead to the logic test point.

5. Read the display.

ADDITIONAL FEATURES Input Test Lead Warning The meter emits a continuous tone when a test lead is placed in the mA or A input jack and the Function/Range Switch is not set to a correct current position. (If the meter is connected to a voltage source with leads connected for current, very high current could result). All current ranges are protected by fast acting fuses. MIN MAX Measurements (Model 5XP-A only) The MIN MAX feature reads and updates the display to show the maximum or minimum value measured after you press the MIN MAX button.Pressing the MIN MAX button for less than 1 second will put the meter into a mode of displaying the maximum or minimum readings. Each time the button is pressed,the meter will cycle to the next display mode. Press the MIN MAX button for more than 1 second to disable this feature. Auto Power Off (Models 15XP-B and 35XP-A only) Auto Power Off is a battery saving feature that puts the meter into a sleep mode if the Function/Range Switch has not changed position in the last 10 minutes. To wake the meter turn the Function/Range Switch to another position. The Auto Power Off feature can be disabled to keep the meter from going to sleep.To disable the Auto Power Off feature use the following procedure:

1. Set the Function Switch to OFF.

2. Press and hold the Range button while turning the

Function Switch from OFF to the desired function.11

3. Release the Range button. The Auto Power Off

feature will remain disabled until the meter is turned off and then on. HOLD Measurements The HOLD button causes the meter to capture and continuously display a measurement reading. To use the HOLD feature make a measurement, and then,after the reading has stabilized, momentarily press the HOLD button. You can remove the test leads and the reading will remain on the display. Pressing the HOLD button again releases the display. PRODUCT MAINTENANCE Cleaning To clean the meter, use a soft cloth moistened with water. To avoid damage to the plastic components do not use benzene, alcohol, acetone, ether, paint thinner,lacquer thinner, ketone or other solvents to clean the meter. Troubleshooting If the meter appears to operate improperly, check the following items first.

1. Review the operating instructions to ensure the meter

is being used properly.

2. Inspect and test the continuity of the test leads.

3. Make sure the battery is in good condition. The low

battery symbol appears when the battery falls below the level where accuracy is guaranteed.Replace a low-battery immediately.

4. Check the condition of the fuses if the current ranges

operate incorrectly.12 Battery and Fuse Replacement (See Figure 14) Warning To avoid electrical, shock remove the test leads from both the meter and the test circuit before accessing the battery or thefuses. To replace the fuse:

1. Remove the 2 rear-case screws.

or 0.315 fuse (5XP-A).

4. Reassemble the meter.

Fuse: Fast Blow 2 A/1000 V, minimum interrupt rating 30 kA (6 x 32 mm) (Amprobe® FP200). Fast Blow 0.315 A/1000 V minimum interrupt rating 30 kA (6.3 x 32 mm) (Amprobe® FP300) SPECIFICATIONS Display: 5XP-A and 15XP-B:3 ½ digit liquid crystal display (LCD) with a maximum reading of 1999. 35XP-A: 3 ¾ digit liquid crystal display (LCD) with a maximum reading of 3999. Polarity: Automatic, positive implied, negative polarity indication. Overrange: 0o or -0o is displayed. Battery life: Approximately 200 hours typical with carbon- zinc battery. 400 hours with alkaline battery. Low battery indication: The symbol is displayed when the battery voltage drops below the operating level.13 Operating environment: 0 °C to 50 °C at <70 % R.H. Power: Single standard 9 V battery, NEDA 1604, JIS 006P, IEC 6F22. Dimensions: 155 mm (H) ×72 mm (W) ×32 mm (D) Weight: Approximately 210 g including battery. Overload protection: 600 V dc or 600 V ac Accessories: One pair test leads TL245, 9 V battery (installed),holster, magnet strap, Users Manual, Type K Bead Thermocouple (35XP-A only), and temperature adaptor (35XP-A only). Altitude: 6561.7 Feet (2000 m)

Safety: Conforms to EN61010-1, CAT II 600V, CAT III 300V(5XP-A,35XP-A), CAT III 600 V(15XP-B), class 2 and pollution deg. 2; CSA 22.2 -1010-1. EMC: Conforms to EN61326-1. This product complies with requirements of the following European Community Directives: 89/ 336/ EEC (Electromagnetic Compatibility) and 73/ 23/ EEC (Low Voltage) as amended by 93/ 68/EEC(CE Marking). However, electrical noise or intense electromagnetic fields in the vicinity of the equipment may disturb the measurement circuit. Measuring instruments will also respond to unwanted signals that may be present within the measurement circuit. Users should exercise care and take appropriate precautions to avoid misleading results when making measurements in the presence of electronic interference. Non-Contact Voltage Indicator Sense voltage 70 V to 600 VAC (50 Hz to 60 Hz) beeper chirps and bright red LED comes on, works when meter dial is on any range. Detection Distance 115 V 60 Hz 22 mm (1 in) 230 V 50 Hz 75 mm (3 in)14 Replacement Parts TL36 Test Lead Set w/threaded alligator clips TL245 Replacement Test Leads FP200 Fuse – 2 A / 1000 V (15XP-B and 35XP-A) FP300 Fuse – 0.315 A / 1000 V (5XP-A) H-XP Magne-Grip® Holster, clip, magnet, and strap XR-TA Input Adapter for K-type thermocouple (35XP-A) TP255 K type thermocouple See www.amprobe.com for detailed specifications of the Amprobe ® XP digital multimeters. 5XP-A Electrical Specications (at 23°C ± 5°C, < 75 % R.H.) DC VOLTS Ranges: 200 mV, 2 V, 20 V, 200 V, 600 V Accuracy: ± (1.0 % rdg + 1 dgt) AC VOLTS (45 Hz to 500 Hz) Ranges: 200 mV, 2 V, 20 V, 200 V, 600 V Accuracy: ± (1.5 % rdg + 5 dgts) DC CURRENT Ranges: 200 µA, 2 mA, 20 mA, 200 mA, ± (1.5 % rdg + 1 dgt) AC CURRENT (45 Hz to 500 Hz) Ranges: 200 µA, 2 mA, 20 mA, 200 mA, ± (2.0 % rdg + 5 dgts) RESISTANCE Ranges: 200 , 2 k, 20 k, 200 k, 2 M, 20 M Accuracy: ± (1.0 % rdg + 4 dgts) on 200 to 200 k ranges: ± (1.5 % rdg + 4 dgts) on 2 M range: ± (3.0 % rdg + 5 dgts) on 20 M range15 CONTINUITY Audible indication: 75 ± 25 DIODE TEST Test current: 1.0 mA (approximate) Accuracy: ± (1.5 % rdg + 3 dgts) Open circuit volts: 3.0 dc typical BATTERY TEST Ranges: 1.5 V, 9 V Accuracy: ± (3.5 % rdg + 2 dgts) OVERLOAD PROTECTION Voltage, Resistance, Diode, Continuity: 600 VDC or 600 VAC rms 200 mV Range: 600 VDC / 600 VAC rms (3 minutes) Current: 0.315 A / 1000 V fast blow ceramic fuse 6.3 × 32 mm mA JACK: Input warning detects wrong switch/input jack configuration AUXILIARY FEATURES DATA HOLD: Freeze the latest reading on the display. MIN/MAX: Record the maximum and minimum reading in a measurement. 15XP-B Electrical Specications (at 23°C ± 5°C, < 75 % R.H.) DC VOLTS Ranges: 200 mV, 2 V, 20 V, 200 V, 600 V Accuracy: ±(0.5 % rdg + 1 dgt) AC VOLTS (45 Hz to 500 Hz) Ranges: 200 mV, 2 V, 20 V, 200 V, 600 V Accuracy: ±(1.5 % rdg + 5 dgts) 45 Hz to 100 Hz on 200 mV range: ±(1.5 % rdg + 5 dgts) on 2 V to 600 V ranges DC CURRENT Ranges: 200 µA, 2000 µA, 20 mA, 200 mA, 2 A Accuracy: ±(1.0 % rdg + 2 dgts) on 200 µA to 200 mA ranges: ±(2.0 % rdg + 3 dgts) on 2 A range16 AC CURRENT (45 Hz to 500 Hz) Ranges: 200 µA, 2000 µA, 20 mA, 200 mA, 2 A Accuracy: ±(1.5 % rdg + 5 dgts) on 200 µA to 200 mA ranges: ±(2.5 % rdg + 5 dgts) on 2 A range RESISTANCE Ranges: 200 , 2 k, 20 k, 200 k, 2 M, 20 M, 2000 M Accuracy: ± (1.0 % rdg + 4 dgts) on 200 to 2 M ranges: ± (3.0 % rdg + 5 dgts) on 20 M range ± {5.0 % (rdg -10 dgt) + 20 dgt} on 2000 M range CONTINUITY Audible indication: Less than 25 DIODE TEST Test current: 1.2 mA (approximate) Accuracy: ±(1.5 % rdg + 3 dgts) Open circuit volts: 3.0 dc typical LOGIC TEST Thresholds Logic 1 (Hi): 2.8 V ± 0.8 V Thresholds Logic o (Lo): 0.8 V ± 0.5 V Test voltage: TTL 5 VDC OVERLOAD PROTECTION Voltage, Resistance, Diode, Continuity, Logic: 600 VDC or 600 VAC rms Current: 2 A / 1000 V fast blow ceramic fuse 6.3 × 32 mm mA JACK: Input warning detects wrong switch / input jack configuration AUXILIARY FEATURES DATA HOLD: Freeze the latest reading on the display. RANGE: Execute manual range mode. AUTO Power off: After auto power off, press (RANGE) button to restart the meter, and the last reading of measurement will be returned to the display.17 35XP-A Electrical Specications (at 23°C ± 5°C, < 75 % R.H.) DC VOLTS Ranges: 400 mV, 4 V, 40 V, 400 V, 600 V Accuracy: ± (0.5 % rdg + 1 dgt) AC VOLTS (45 Hz to 500 Hz) Ranges:400 mV, 4 V, 40 V, 400 V, 600 V Accuracy: ± (1.5 % rdg + 5 dgts) 45 Hz to 100 Hz on 400 mV range: ± (1.5 % rdg + 5 dgts) on 4 V to 600 V ranges DC CURRENT Ranges: 400 µA, 4000 µA, 40 mA, 400 mA, 2 A Accuracy: ± (1.0 % rdg + 2 dgts) on 400 µA to 400 mA ranges: ± (2.0 % rdg + 3 dgts) on 2 A range AC CURRENT (45 Hz to 500 Hz) Ranges: 400 µA, 4000 µA, 40 mA, 400 mA, 2A Accuracy: ± (1.5 % rdg + 5 dgts) on 400 µA to 400 mA ranges: ± (2.5 % rdg + 5 dgts) on 2 A range RESISTANCE Ranges: 400 , 4 k, 40 k, 400 k, 4 M, 40 M Accuracy: ± (1.0 % rdg + 4 dgts) on 400 to 4 M ranges: ± (3.0 % rdg + 5 dgts) on 40 M range CONTINUITY Audible indication: Less than 25 DIODE TEST Test current: 1.2 mA (approximate) Accuracy: ±(1.5 % rdg + 3 dgts) Open circuit volts: 3.0 dc typical CAPACITANCE Ranges: 4 nF, 40 nF, 400 nF, 4 µF, 40 µF, 400 µF, 4 mF Accuracy: ± (5.0 % rdg + 30 dgts) on 4 nF range: ± (5.0 % rdg + 5 dgts) on 40 nF and 400 µF ranges: ± (5.0 % rdg + 15 dgts) on 4 mF range18 TEMPERATURE Ranges: -20°C to 1000°C, -4°F to 1832°F Accuracy: ± (2.0 % rdg +4°C) -20°C to 10°C ± (1.0 % rdg + 3°C)10°C to 200°C ± (3.0 % rdg + 2°C) 200°C to 1000°C ± (2.0 % rdg + 8°F) -4°F to 50°F ± (1.0 % rdg + 6°F) 50°F to 400°F ± (3.0 % rdg + 4°F) 400°F to1832°F FREQUENCY Ranges: 4 k, 40 k, 400 k, 1 MHz Accuracy: ± (0.1 % rdg + 3 dgts) Sensitivity:10 Hz to 1 MHz: >2.5 V rms OVERLOAD PROTECTION Voltage, Resistance, Diode, Continuity, Frequency, Temperature: 600 VDC or 600 VAC rms Current, Capacitance: 2 A / 1000 V fast blow ceramic fuse 6.3 × 32 mm mA JACK: Input warning detects wrong switch/input jack configuration AUXILIARY FEATURES DATA HOLD: Freeze the latest reading on the display. RANGE: Execute manual range mode. AUTO Power off: After auto power off, press (RANGE) button to restart the meter, and the last reading of measurement will be returned to the display.19 2A MAXFUSED COM

4. If a voltage in the range of 70 to 600 V ac is present, a