BEHA-AMPROBE AM-530-EUR Digital Multimeter User Manual

: June 6, 2024
: BEHA AMPROBE

Table of Contents

AM-520-EUR / AM-530-EUR Digital Multimeter
Screen Display
SAFETY INFORMATION
UNPACKING AND INSPECTION
FEATURES
MAKING MEASUREMENT
SPECIFICATION
MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR
BATTERY AND FUSE REPLACEMENT
References
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- 1. AC Voltage Measurement

**BEHA-AMPROBE AM-530-EUR Digital Multimeter User Manual

**

AM-520-EUR / AM-530-EUR Digital Multimeter

Product Overview

Flash light
LCD Display
Function Buttons
Flash light Button
Rotary Switch
SELECT Button
Input Terminal for voltage, diode, capacitance, Resistance, continuity and temperature measurement
COM (return) terminal for all measurements
Input Terminal for AC/DC mA/uA measurement
Input Terminal for AC/DC A measurement to10A

Screen Display

The Meter selects the range with best resolution
Direct Current
Negative reading
Alternate Current
Low battery indicator
Data hold
Diode test
Continuity test
Relative zero mode
Non-Contact Voltage
Measurement units for Resistance
Measurement units for Frequency
Measurement units for Voltage
Measurement units for Current
Measurement units for Capacitance
Auto Power Off
Maximum / minimum reading memory
Measurement unit for Temperature
Analog bar graph display

SYMBOLS

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Caution ! Risk of electric shock.

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Caution! Refer to the explanation in this Manual

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Alternating Current (AC)

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Direct Current (DC)

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The equipment is protected by double insulation or reinforced insulation

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Earth (Ground)

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Audible tone

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Battery

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Complies with European Directives

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Conforms to relevant Australian standards

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Canadian Standards Association (NRTL/C)

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Do not dispose of this product as unsorted municipal waste. Contact a qualified recycler.

SAFETY INFORMATION

The Meter complies with:
IEC/EN 61010-1 3rd Edition, UL61010-1 2nd Ed. and CAN/CSA C22.2 No.
61010.1-0.92 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
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.

Measurement Category II (CAT II) iis for measurements performed on circuit directly connected to low voltage installation. Examples are measurements on household appliances, portable tools and similar equipments.

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.

UNPACKING AND INSPECTION

Your shipping carton should include:

1 AM-520-EUR or AM-530-EUR
1 Pair of test leads
1 Temperature probe
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.

FEATURES

AM-520-EUR is designed for HVAC applications with key functions such as temperature, micro amps used for flame sensor troubleshooting, as well as and capacitance to check the motor startup capacitors. The AM-520-EUR measures a complete range of electrical parameters and features a built in flashlight, a “third hand” probe holder and VoltTect non-contact voltage detection. Safety rated to CAT III 600V.
AM-530-EUR is the fully-featured multimeter of choice for the professional electrical contractor. Measure and verify presence of voltage in order to connect equipment or to perform repairs, run new wiring, check continuity of electrical connections, identify blown fuses, troubleshoot motors or check transformers. The AM-530-EUR features Truerms sensing to accurately measure voltage on systems affected by harmonics, a built in flashlight to detect wire colors in the dark, a “third hand” probe holder and non-contact voltage detection. Safety rated to CAT III 600V.

Measurements: Voltage up to 600VAC and 600VDC, AC/DC current, Resistance, Frequency, Capacitance, Temperature.
Frequency, Capacitance, Duty Cycle for troubleshooting applications
Special Functions:
- Non-contact Voltage Detection
- Audible continuity
- Diode Test
Backlit LCD display with analog bar graph
Events:
- Data hold
- MAX / MIN Memory
- Relative zero mode
Built in work light (flashlight)
Built in test leads storage and “third hand holder”
Auto and Manual ranging
Auto power off
Low battery warning
Velcro strap to hang a meter
Safety: CAT III 600V

MAKING MEASUREMENT

Use the proper function and range for measurements.
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.
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
Symbol “OL” is displayed on LCD when the measurement is out of range.

Rotary Switch Positions

Switch Position

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Measurement Function

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**| AC or DC voltage measurement (use SELECT button for switching to AC or DC).**

Ω

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Resistance measurement

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Voltage measurement of diode PN junction

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Continuity measurement

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Capacitance measurement

HZ

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Frequency measurement

°C °F

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Temperature measurement

NCV|

Non-contact voltage

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AC or DC current measurement (use SELECT button for switching to AC or DC).

Function Buttons

Button

| Measurement Function
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SELECT

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Switching AC or DC. Press the yellow SELECT button to select alternate measurement functions on the rotary switch.

**| Display freezes present reading / press 2 sec to turn on LCD backlight.
REL**|

Relative zero mode

RANGE

| Manual or Auto range switching. The default setting is Auto ranging, press to switch to manual ranging

(selectable resolutions). Press for 2 sec to return to auto

ranging.

MAX/MIN|

Maximum / minimum reading memory.

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Flash light

Press to enable the function when at relevant rotary switch function.

Auto Power OFF
Auto power off: approx. 15 minutes.
When the Meter is in auto power off mode, press any button to resume normal operation.
Measuring AC and DC Voltage
Press SELECT button to select AC/DC voltage measurement function.
To avoid personal injury or damage to the Meter, do not apply
voltage higher than 600Vac and 600Vdc.

Measuring AC and DC Voltage

Measuring AC and DC Current

Press SELECT button to select AC or DC current measurement function. To avoid personal injury or damage to the Meter:

Do not attempt to make an in-circuit current measurement when the open-circuit potential to earth ground exceeding AC 600V or DC 600V
Switch to proper function and range for your measurement.
Do not place the test probe in parallel with a circuit when the test leads are connected to the current terminals.
Connect the test leads to the correct input A/mA μA current terminal and to the circuit before powering the circuit under test.
For current range from 8-10A, do not measure current for more than 20 minutes. Wait for 10 minutes before taking another measurement
After measurement, switching OFF the circuit’s power before removing test leads from the circuit.

Measuring AC and DC Current

Measuring Resistance

Disconnect circuit power and discharge all high-voltage capacitors before testing resistance.

Measuring Continuity

Measuring Continuity

Disconnect circuit power and discharge all high-voltage capacitors
before testing continuity.
Measuring Diode

Measuring Diode

Disconnect circuit power and discharge all high-voltage capacitors
before testing diode.
Measuring Capacitance

Measuring Capacitance
Disconnect circuit power and discharge all high-voltage capacitors before testing capacitance.

Measuring Frequency

Measuring Frequency

To avoid personal injury or damage to the Meter, do not apply voltage higher than 600V.
Measuring Temperature

Measuring Temperature °C / °F

To avoid personal injury or damage to the Meter, do not apply thetemperature 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 or °F position. The display will show “OL”.
Step 2: Connect the temperature probe (K type) to the Meter and to the surface to be measured.
Non-Contact Voltage Sensing

Non-Contact Voltage Sensing

To avoid personal injury or damage to the Meter, do not test on uninsulated high voltage wires.
Buzzer will sound and screen will display “OL” when sensing AC voltage between 90V and 600V
Do not test on hazardous live wires higher than AC 600V
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. See below figure.

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.

At NCV mode, LCD will display OL. No test lead connection are required for NCV measurement.

SPECIFICATION

Ambient temperature: 73.4°F ±9 (23°C ±5°C); Relative temperature: ≤75%
Accuracy: ±(% of reading + digits)
Maximum voltage between input terminal and earth ground: AC 600Vrms or DC 600V

Fuse for mA µA input: F1 fuse, 0.5A H 1000V fast-fuse (6.3×32)mm
Fuse for 10A input: F2 fuse, 11A H 1000V fast-fuse, (10×38)mm
Maximum display: Digital 3999 counts, updates 3/sec. Frequency: 9999 counts.
Analog pointer display: 41 segments, updates 30 times/sec. 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: Approx. 354g (0.78lb) with batteries installed

DC Voltage Measurement

Range

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Resolution

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Accuracy

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400.0mV

| 0.1mV| ± (0.8%+3LSD)
4.000V| 1mV|

± (0.8%+1LSD)

40.00V

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10mV

400.0V

| 100mV
600V| 1V|

±(1.0%+3LSD)

Input impedance: About 10M ;
(Input impedance is £3G e except DC 400mV range)
Overload protection: ±600V

1. AC Voltage Measurement

Range

| Resolution| Accuracy
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400.0mV

| 0.1mV| ±(1.2%+3LSD)
4.000V| 1mV|

±(1.0%+3LSD)

40.00V

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10mV

400.0V

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100mV

600V| 1V|

±(1.2%+3LSD)

Note: Manual range only for 400.0mV range.
Input impedance: Around 10MΩ
Frequency response: 45Hz ~ 400Hz
AM-520-EUR : Average sensing, rms indication.
AM-530-EUR: True RMS.
Overload protection: 600Vrms

Resistance Measurement

Range

| Resolution| Accuracy
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400.0W

| 0.1W| ±(1.2%+2LSD)
4.000kW| 1W|

±(1.0%+2LSD)

40.00kW

| 10W
400.0kW|

100W

4.000MW

| 1kW|

±(1.2%+2LSD)

40.00MW| 10kW|

±(1.5%+5LSD)

400Ω range: Measured value = (Measured display value – Short circuiting value of probe)
Open circuit voltage: Around 0.5V
Overload protection: 600Vrms

: Circuit ON/OFF G : ****Diode measurement

Range

| Resolution|

Accuracy

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0.1Ω

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Open circuit voltage is around 0.5V.

Resistance >150W, buzzer will not sound. Resistance £10W, buzzer will sound.

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1mV

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Display range is 0V to 2.0V. Normal voltage is around 0.5V to 0.8V for silicon PN junction.

Overload protection: 600V

Capacitance Measurement

Range

| Resolution| Accuracy
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40.00nF

| 10pF| ±(3%+10LSD) under REL status
400.0nF| 100pF|

±(3%+5LSD) under REL status

4.000μF

| 1nF
40.00μF| 10nF|

±(3%+5LSD)

400.0μF

| 100nF|

±(4%+5LSD)

4000μF| 1μF|

For reference only

Overload protection: 600V

Frequency Measurement

Range

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Resolution

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Accuracy

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10Hz~10MHz

| 0.01Hz~0. 01MHz|

±(0.1%+4LSD)

Overload protection: 600Vrms

DC Current Measurement

Range

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Resolution

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Accuracy

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μA

| 400.0μA| 0.1μA|

±(1.0%+2LSD)

4000μA

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1μA

mA

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40.00mA

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10μA

400.0mA

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0.1mA

A

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4.000A

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1mA

| ****

±(1.2%+3LSD)

10.00A

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10mA

Overload protection:
mA /µA range:F1 fuse, 0.5A H 1000V fast-fuse, ( 6.3×32)mm
10 A range:F2 fuse, 11A H 1000V fast-fuse, ( 10×38)mm

AC Current Measurement

Range

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Resolution

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Accuracy

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μA

| 400.0μA| 0.1μA| ****

±(1.2%+3LSD)

4000μA|

1μA

mA

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40.00mA

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10μA

400.0mA

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0.1mA

A

| 4.000A|

1mA

|

±(1.5%+3LSD)

10.00A

|

10mA

Frequency response: 45Hz ~ 400Hz
AM-520-EUR : Average sensing, rms indication.
AM-530-EUR: True RMS.
Overload protection:
mA /µA range:F1 fuse, 0.5A H 1000V fast-fuse, ( 6.3×32)mm
10 A range:F2 fuse, 11A H 1000V fast-fuse, ( 10×38)mm

Temperature Measurement

Range

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Resolution

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Accuracy

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-40 – 0°C

| ****

0.1°C @ < 400°C

1°C @ ³ 400°C

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±(10%+4°C)

> 0 – 100°C

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±(1.2%+3°C)

> 100 – 1000°C

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±(2.5%+2°C)

-40 – 32°F

| ****

0.1°F @ < 752°F

1°F @ ³ 752°F

|

±(20%+6°F)

> 32 – 212°F

| ±(1.8%+6°F)
> 212 – 1832°F|

±(2.5%+4°F)

Overload protection: 600V
K type (nickel-chromium/nichrosi) thermocouple must be used for temperature measurement.

MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR

If the Meter fails to operate, check battery, test leads, etc., and replace as necessary.
Double check the followings:

Replace the fuse or battery if the meter does not work.
Review the operating instructions for possible mistakes in operating procedure.

Quick check on 0.5A FUSE:
Step 1: Turn the rotary switch to Ω function.
Step 2: short-circuit E/V/Ω/Hz terminal and mA/μA terminal.
Resistance reading ≤ 1MΩ: the fuse is OK
Resistance reading “OL”: the fuse is open. Replace the fuse as specified.
Quick check on 10A FUSE:
Step 1: Turn the rotary switch to Ω function.
Step 2: short-circuit E/V/Ω/Hz terminal and A terminal.
Resistance reading ≤ 0.5Ω: the fuse is OK.
Resistance reading “OL”: the fuse is open. Replace the fuse as specified.
MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR

Except for the replacement of the battery, repair of the meter should be performed only by a Factory 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.

BATTERY AND FUSE REPLACEMENT

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:

Disconnect the test lead probe from measuring circuit.
Turn the Meter to OFF position.
Remove the screws from the battery cover and open the battery cover
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.
Put the battery cover back and re-fasten the screw. Battery: 9V (6F22) Battery or equivalent

Replacing FUSE follow below steps: