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USER MANUAL AM555 FLUKE

• BrugervejledningAM-555-EUR Digital Multimeter User Manual 6/2015, 6005742 A ©2015 Amprobe Test Tools. All rights reserved. Printed in China. EnglishLimited 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 the behalf of Amprobe. 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 STATUTORY - 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 Amprobe 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 an Amprobe Service Center (see address below). Non-warranty Repairs and Replacement – United States 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. USA: Canada: Amprobe Amprobe Everett, WA 98203 Mississauga, ON L4Z 1X9 Tel: 877-AMPROBE (267-7623) Tel: 905-890-7600 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.Beha-Amprobe.com for a list of distributors near you. Amprobe Europe* Beha-Amprobe In den Engematten 14 79286 Glottertal, Germany Tel.: +49 (0) 7684 8009 - 0 www.Beha-Amprobe.com *(Correspondence only – no repair or replacement available from this address. European customers please contact your distributor.)AM-555-EUR Digital Multimeter

Push buttons (See making measurement for button functions)

Low-impedance button

Input terminal for voltage, diode, capacitance, resistance, continuity and temperature measurement

COM (return) terminal for all measurements

Input terminal for AC/DC A measurement up to 20A

Low battery indicator

Non-contact Voltage detection mode

Measurement units for Resistance

Measurement units for Frequency

Measurement units for Voltage

Measurement units for Current

Maximum / minimum reading memory

Positive / negative peak reading memory

Measurement unit for temperature

400KΩ low-impedance test

Temperature measurement T1 or T2

Temperature measurement T1 - T2

Warning for error input terminals connection for test leads

Hazardous Voltage presence

Caution! Risk of electric shock.

Caution! Refer to the explanation in this manual

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. SAFETY INFORMATION The meters comply with: IEC/EN 61010-1 3rd Edition Pollution Degree 2, Measurement Category IV 600V and Measurement Category III 1000V

IEC/EN 61010-031 for test leads

Measurement Category IV (CAT IV) is for measurements performed at the source of the low-voltage installation. Examples are electricity meters and measurements on primary overcurrent protection devices and ripple control units.3 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, 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.

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 V ac rms, 42 V ac 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.

UNPACKING AND INSPECTION

Your shipping carton should include: 1 AM-555-EUR Multimeter 1 Pair of test leads 2 Temperature probes 1 Temperature adaptor 1 Velcro strap 1 9V (6F22) battery (installed) 1 User manual 1 Carrying case If any of the items are damaged or missing, return the complete package to the place of purchase for an exchange.4 FEATURES The Beha-Amprobe AM-555-EUR is a fully featured multimeter designed for professional electricians who need to maintain service or troubleshoot advanced electrical systems. True-rms sensing accurately measures voltage on systems affected by harmonics, built-in flashlight allows you to identify wires while working in dark conditions, and non-contact voltage detection allows for quick go-no-go checks without the need for an additional tool. The AM-555-EUR also features dual input temperature measurement, a low- impedance function to detect stray voltage, and a low pass filter to accurately take measurements on variable frequency drives. Safety rated to CAT IV 600V and CAT III 1000V for use in the most demanding applications.

• Measurements: AC/DC Voltage up to 1000V, ac/dc current, Resistance, Frequency, Capacitance, Temperature, duty cycle.

• Current measurements up to 10 A, 20 A for up to 30 seconds

• Special Functions: - Low Z - to detect “ghost” voltages - Low pass filter for variable frequency drives - Non-contact Voltage detection - Audible continuity - Diode test

• Dual reading backlight LC Display with analog bargraph

• Events: - Data hold - MAX / MIN memory - Peak hold (crest) - Relative zero mode

• Built-in flash light

• Built-in test leads storage and “third hand holder”

• Warning against improper test leads connection

• Auto and manual ranging

1. Use the proper function and range for measurements.

2. To avoid possible electrical shock, personal injury or damages to the

Meter, disconnect circuit power and discharge all high-voltage capacitors before testing resistance and diode.

3. Connecting test leads:

• Connect the common (COM) test lead to the circuit before connecting the live lead;

• After measurement, remove live lead before removing the common (COM) test lead from the circuit

4. Symbol “OL” is displayed on LCD when the measurement is out of range.

Rotary Switch Positions Switch Position Measurement Function

Manual or auto range switching for voltage current, resistance and capacitance. The default setting is Auto ranging, press to switch to manual ranging. Press for 2 seconds to return to auto-ranging. T1 or T2 or T1-T2 function switching for temperature measurement. REL / Relative mode / Press >2 seconds to turn ON or turn OFF flash light. MAX/MIN / PEAK(1ms) Press to enter Maximum / minimum reading memory mode. Press again for naximum reading; press again for minimum reading. Press > 2 seconds to exit maximum/ minimum reading mode. Press > 2 seconds to enter Peak MAX/ Peak MIN mode. Press again for Peak MAX reading; press again for Peak MIN reading. Press > 2 seconds to exit Peak MAX/ Peak MIN reading mode. HOLD / Display freezes present reading / press > 2 seconds to turn ON or turn OFF LCD backlight. Low imp. 400kΩ For voltage measurement functions only. Press and hold the button to change the input impedance of V and COM terminal to 400kΩ. Release 400kΩ button to return to normal input impedance of V and COM terminal (around 10MΩ).7 Dual Display AC Voltage measurement Primary display shows ac voltage. Secondary display shows frequency. AC Current measurement Primary display shows ac current. Secondary display shows frequency. Auto Power OFF Auto power off: Approximately 15 minutes. When the meter is in auto power off mode, press any button to resume normal operation. REL Measurement (V, A, Ω and E Measurement) The meter will calculate the values based on the stored value when set to related mode. Display value under REL Mode = Measured Value - Reference Value Note: Entering relative mode is not allowed when the meter displays “OL”. Incorrect Input Terminal Connection Warning To alert you about the incorrect connection of input terminals, the meter will display “Warning” and buzzer will sound when test leads are falsely inserted to terminals which are not for measurement of the selected functions. Function selected WARNING – Incorrect Terminal Connection V, Ω, E , G, Hz, %, 10A, mA μA mA μA °C °F 10A 10A mA μA Hazardous Voltage Warning LCD screen displays when the meter detects a voltage ≥30 Vac or ≥42 V dc.8 Measuring AC and DC Voltage XTo avoid personal injury or damage to the meter, do not apply voltage higher than 1000V ac and 1000V dc. Buzzer will sound when detect a voltage higher than 1000V ac and 1000V dc. Low imp. 400Ω (For only)9 Low Pass Filter

• To avoid personal injury or damage to the meter, do not use low pass filter function to verify the presence of hazardous voltage in the circuit. Always use Voltage function to verify hazardous voltages.

• Do not apply voltage higher than 1000V. Measuring AC voltage with Low Pass Filter: Turn rotary switch to position and press SELECT button for Low Pass Filter mode, symbol is displayed on screen. Making measurement under ac voltage mode by a low pass filter can block voltage above 1KHz. Low pass filter can be used to measure composite sine wave signal generated by inverter and variable frequency motor drives. Note: The meter goes into manual mode when Low Pass Filter mode is enabled. Auto-range mode is not available for Low Pass Filter option.10 Measuring Frequency / Duty Cycle XTo avoid personal injury or damage to the meter, do not apply voltage higher than 1000V.

1. Frequency / Duty Cycle function

Step 1: Turn the rotary switch to Hz % position. Use SELECT button for Hz or duty cycle measurement. Step 2: Connect test leads to the circuit. See below for connecting diagram. (for Frequency only)

2. Measuring Frequency by using ac Voltage function

Step 1: Turn the rotary switch to position. Step 2: Connect test leads to the circuit. Connect the common (COM) test lead to the circuit before connecting the live lead (connecting diagram refer to “Measuring AC Voltage”). Primary display shows ac Voltage measurement reading. Secondary display shows Frequency measurement reading.11

3. Measuring Frequency by using ac current function

Step 1: Turn the rotary switch to μA or mA or 10A position. Step 2: Connect the test leads to the correct input 10A/mA μA current terminal and to the circuit before powering the circuit under test (connecting diagram refer to “Measuring AC Current”). Primary display shows ac current measurement reading. Secondary display shows Frequency measurement reading.12 Measuring AC and DC Current Press SELECT button to select ac or dc current measurement function. XTo avoid personal injury or damage to the meter:

1. Do not attempt to make an in-circuit current measurement when the

open-circuit potential to earth ground exceeding 1000V

2. Switch to proper function and range for your measurement.

3. Do not place the test probe in parallel with a circuit when the test leads

are connected to the current terminals.

4. Connect the test leads to the correct input 10A/mA μA current terminal

and to the circuit before powering the circuit under test.

5. For current range from 8-10A, do not measure current for more than 20

minutes. Wait for 10 minutes before taking another measurement

6. For current range from >10-20A, do not measure current for more

than 30 seconds maximum. Wait for 10 minutes before taking another measurement.

7. After measurement, switch OFF the circuit’s power before removing test

leads from the circuit.13 Measuring Resistance XDisconnect circuit power and discharge all high-voltage capacitors before testing resistance. Note: On a higher resistance measurement (>1Me), the measurement may take a few seconds to get stable reading. Over range or open circuit indication: OL14 Measuring Continuity XDisconnect circuit power and discharge all high-voltage capacitors before testing continuity. Press SELECT button for continuity function.15 Measuring Capacitance XDisconnect circuit power and discharge all high-voltage capacitors before measuring capacitance. Use dc Voltage function to check the capacitors are discharged. Press SELECT button for capacitance measurement function.16 Measuring Diode XDisconnect circuit power and discharge all high-voltage capacitors before testing diode. Note: A typical junction Voltage drops 0.5 V to 0.8 V. Measuring Temperature °C / °F

1. To avoid personal injury or damage to the meter, do not apply the

temperature probe to any live conductive parts.

2. Temperature sensor K-type (nickel-chromium/nichrosi) thermocouple is

suitable for temperature measurement below 230°C (446°F). Measurement steps: Step 1: Turn the rotary switch to °C/°F position. The display will show “OPEN”. Press SELECT button for conversion to °F measurement. Step 2: Connect the temperature probe (K-type) to the Meter and to the surface to be measured. Two temperature surface points can be measured at the same time by using the provided temperature probes. Step 3: Press RANGE button to select temperature measurement T2 or T1-T2 (the default temperature measurement is T1).17

Non-Contact Voltage Detection (NCV Mode)

1. To avoid personal injury or damage to the meter, do not test on un-

2. Buzzer will sound and screen will display “OL” when detecting ac

Voltage above 90V ac.

3. Do not test on hazardous live wires higher than 750V ac.

4. Before and after hazardous voltage measurements, test the meter by

approaching to a known source such as a line ac Voltage or outlet to determine proper operation.

5. At NCV mode, no test lead connections are required for NCV measurement.18

Buzzer will sound when the detected voltage is ≥90V, and the buzzer will be on. The distances between the wire and the meter should be ≤8mm.

The voltage indication in NCV mode is not sufficient to assure safety. This function is not suitable to test for absence of voltage.19 DETAILED SPECIFICATIONS Ambient temperature: 23°C ±5°C (73.4°F ±9°F); Relative temperature: ≤75% Accuracy: ±(% of reading + digits) Maximum voltage between input terminal and earth ground: 1000V ac True-rms or 1000V dc. Fuse for mA µA input: F1 0.5A H 1000V fast-fuse, (Φ6.3×32)mm Fuse for A input: F2 11A H 1000V fast-fuse, (Φ10×38)mm Maximum display: Digital 5999 counts, updates 3/seconds. Analog pointer display: 61 segments. Updates 20 times/seconds. Over-range indication: OL Range: Automatic and Manual Altitude: Operating ≤ 2000m Operating temperature: 0°C~+40°C (32°F~104°F) Relative humidity: 0°C~+30°C (32°F~86°F) ≤75%; +30°C~+40°C (86°F~104°F) ≤50% Storage temperature: -10°C~+50°C (14°F~122°F) Electromagnetic compatibility: In an RF filed of 1V/m = Specified accuracy ± 5% Battery: 9V, 6F22, NEDA1604 or equivalent Low battery indication: Dimensions (L x W x H): 182 mm x 90 mm x 45 mm (7.2 in x 3.5 in x 1.8 in) Weight: Approximately 354g (0.78 lb) with batteries installed

Range Resolution Accuracy 10%~90% 0.01% ±(1.2%+30 LSD) Overload protection: 1000Vp

6. DC Current Measurement

Range Resolution Accuracy

F2 fuse, 11A H 1000V fast-fuse, (10×38)mm 20 A overload for 30 seconds maximum, 10 minutes off minimum [1] 8 to 10 A up to 20 minutes, 10 minutes off minimum. [2] >10 to 20 A overload for 30 seconds maximum, 10 minutes off minimum [3] >10 to 20 A for 30 seconds accuracy ±(2.0%+3LSD).

F2 fuse, 11A H 1000V fast-fuse, (10×38)mm 20 A overload for 30 seconds maximum, 10 minutes off minimum [1] Frequency response: 45Hz to 1kHz [2] Frequency (on secondary display) may not be displayed if the measured current is below 20% of the display current range. [3] 8 to 10 A up to 20 minutes, 10 minutes off minimum. [4] >10 to 20 A overload for 30 seconds maximum, 10 minutes off minimum [5] >10 to 20 A for 30 seconds accuracy ±(4%+5LSD).

Range Resolution Accuracy 0.1Ω Open circuit voltage is around -3V dc. Resistance ≥50Ω, buzzer will not sound. Resistance ≤10Ω, buzzer will sound.

1mV Display range is 0V to 2.8V. Normal voltage is around 0.5V to 0.8V for silicon PN junction. Overload protection: 1000Vp23

If the meter fails to operate, check battery, test leads, all other accessories, and replace as necessary. Double check the following:

1. Replace the fuse or battery if the meter does not work.

2. Review the operating instructions for possible mistakes in operating

procedure. Quick check on 0.5A FUSE: Step 1: Turn the rotary switch to mA position. Step 2: Use a multimeter with continuity function to verify the fuse continuity for the fuse of mA/μA terminal. Connect the test leads to mA/μA terminal and COM terminal. Continuity buzzer activates: the fuse is OK Continuity buzzer is not activated: the fuse is burnt. Replace the fuse as specified. F1 0.5A H 1000V fast-fuse, ( 6.3×32)mm Quick check on 10A FUSE: Step 1: Turn the rotary switch to A position. Step 2: Use a multimeter with continuity function to verify the fuse continuity for the fuse of 10A terminal. Connect the test leads to 10A terminal and COM terminal. Continuity buzzer activates: the fuse is OK Continuity buzzer is not activated: the fuse is burnt. Replace the fuse as specified. F2 11A H 1000V fast-fuse, ( 10×38)mm25 Except for the replacement of the battery, repair of the meter should be performed only by an Authorized Service Center or by other qualified instrument service personnel. The front panel and case can be cleaned with a mild solution of detergent and water. Apply sparingly with a soft cloth and allow to dry completely before using. Do not use aromatic hydrocarbons, gasoline or chlorinated solvents for cleaning.

WARNING To avoid shock, injury, or damage to the Meter: Disconnect test leads before opening case. Use ONLY fuses with the amperage, interrupt, voltage, and speed ratings specified. Replacing BATTERY follow below steps:

1. Disconnect the test lead probe from measuring circuit.

2. Turn the meter to OFF position.

3. Remove the screws from the battery cover and open the battery cover.

4. Remove the batteries and replace with one 9V (6F22) or equivalent. The

battery cover provides the correct polarity fitting construction design. Install the battery in the battery cover.

5. Put the battery cover back and re-fasten the screw.

Battery: 9V (6F22) battery or equivalent Replacing FUSE follow below steps:

1. Disconnect the test lead probe from measuring circuit.

2. Turn the meter to OFF position.

3. Remove the screws from the enclosure and open the enclosure.

4. Remove the broken fuse and replace with new specified fuse.

5. Put the enclosure back and re-fasten the screw.

Canadian Standards Association (NRTL/C)

Canadian Standards Association (NRTL/C)

Canadian Standards Association (NRTL/C)

Canadian Standards Association (NRTL/C)

Canadian Standards Association (NRTL/C)

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