Amprobe 5XP-A Compact DMM with Non-Contact Voltage

The Amprobe 5XP-A digital multimeter with built-in non-contact voltage detector is an average-sensing, manual-ranging meter for measuring current, voltage, and resistance in electrical testing applications. The meter comes with a set of detachable test leads that measure alternating current (AC) and direct current (DC) to 200 milliamp, AC voltage to 750 volts (V), DC voltage to 1,000V, and resistance to 20 megaohms. The meter's non-contact voltage detector senses AC voltage without making contact with the circuit. The maximum or minimum reading mode displays the highest or lowest reading in a session to track a sudden increase or decrease in measurements. The battery test feature checks the amount of charge remaining in standard 1.5V and 9V batteries. An audible continuity sensor confirms that the circuit conducts electricity, and a diode test detects whether the circuit's diodes work properly. The hold function keeps a reading on the display, even after the meter is disconnected. A low-battery indicator signals when the meter's batteries need to be replaced.

This average sensing, or average responding, meter provides accurate readings when measuring linear loads, such as standard induction motors and incandescent lights, where the current or voltage has a sinusoidal waveform. It is a manual-ranging meter and required the operator to choose the appropriate operating range for the property being measured. The meter has a 2,000-count resolution, meaning it can display up to 1,999 units (3-1/2 digits) before the operating range needs to be changed. It meets International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) safety standard 61010 and is certified for category I installations up to 1,000V (which covers protected electrical equipment such as small household appliances), category II installations up to 600V (which covers large household appliances and devices connected to a fixed power supply, such as refrigerators and air conditioners), and category III installations up to 300V (which covers items used with enclosed building circuit installations, such as service panel parts, branch circuits, and fixed installations that are connected directly to a building's AC power supply). The meter comes with a magnetic strap that can be used to hang the meter on metal doors or fixtures.

Specifications

H is height, the vertical distance from the lowest to highest point; W is width, the horizontal distance from left to right; D is depth, the horizontal distance from front to back.

Multimeters are electrical test meters that measure multiple properties of an electrical circuit, such as current, voltage, resistance, capacitance, and continuity. Available in handheld or benchtop models, multimeters diagnose electrical problems in electrical equipment, wiring, and power supplies. A variety of probes, clamps, and leads can be used to connect the meter to a circuit or device. Multimeters display information either in analog or digital form. Factors that influence meter choice include the electrical properties to be measured, the anticipated range of results, and the desired level of protection against transient voltages. Safety ratings are based on the International Electrotechnical Commission's (IEC) standards for low-voltage test equipment. IEC 61010 delineates four overvoltage installation categories. In general, a meter with a category IV rating will provide more protection against transient voltages than a meter with a lower category rating.

Amprobe manufactures electrical testing equipment for commercial, industrial, and home use. The company was founded in 1948 and is headquartered in Everett, WA.

What’s in the Box?

• Amprobe 5XP-A average-sensing digital multimeter
• (1) Set test leads
• (1) 9V battery (installed)
• (1) 0.315 amp/1,000V fast-blow ceramic fuse (installed)
• Magnetic strap holster
• Instructions