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AM-530
True-rms Electrical
Contractor Multimeter
AM-500 Digital Multimeter Series

The Amprobe AM-530 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 features true-rms 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 VolTect™
non-contact voltage detection.

• Voltage up to 750Vac and 1000Vdc, ac/dc • Max/min memory

current, resistance, frequency, capacitance, • Relative zero mode
and temperature
• Built-in test leads storage and “third hand”
• True-rms test lead holder
• VolTect™ Non-contact voltage detection • Auto and manual ranging
• Audible continuity • Auto power off
• Diode test • Low battery warning
• Data hold • Safety rated: CAT III 600V, CAT II 1000V

AM-530 Detailed Specifications

Specifications Range Best Accuracy
True-rms Yes
400 mV
AC Voltage ±(1.0 % Rdg + 3 LSD) @ 45 Hz to 400 Hz, 4 V to 400 V ranges
4.000 / 40.00 / 400.0 / 750 V
400mV
DC Voltage ±(0.8% Rdg + 1 LSD) @ 4 V to 400 V ranges
4.000 / 40.00 / 400.0 / 1000 V
400.0 Ohms
Resistance 4.000 / 40.00 / 400.0 kOhms ±(1.0% Rdg + 2 LSD) @ 4 kOhms to 400 kOhms ranges
4.000 / 40.00 MOhms
400.0 / 4000 µA
AC Current 40.00 / 400.0 mA ±(1.2% Rdg + 3 LSD)
4.000 / 10.00 A
400.0 / 4000 µA
DC Current 40.00 / 400.0 mA ±(1.0% Rdg + 2 LSD)
4.000 / 10.00 A
Frequency 10 Hz to 10 MHz ±(0.1% Rdg + 4 LSD)
40.00 / 400.0 nF
Capacitance ±(3.0% Rdg + 5 LSD) @ 400 nF to 40 µF ranges
4.000 / 40.00 / 400.0 / 4000 µF
-40 °F to 1832 °F °F: ±(1.8% rdg + 6 °F) @ >32 °F to 212 °F
Temperature
-40 °C to 1000 °C °C: ±(1.2% rdg + 3 °C) @ >0 °C to 100 °C
Number of
Single Thermocouple
temperature inputs
For more detailed specifications see instruction manual.

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AM-500 series selection guide

AM-500 AM-510 AM-520 AM-530 AM-540 AM-550

Multimeter Type Autoranging Com / Res HVAC Electrical Adv. HVAC Industrial

Application:
CAT III 600V CAT III 600V CAT IV 600V CAT IV 600V
Safety Rating Safety CAT III 600V CAT III 600V
CAT II 1000V CAT II 1000V CAT III 1000V CAT III 1000V
Measure voltage in noisy environments True-rms ■ ■
Electrical panels, AC outlets AC Voltage (V) 600 600 750 750 1000 1000
DC systems, auto/marine batteries DC Voltage (V) 600 600 1000 1000 1000 1000
AC Current - electrical panels, appliances AC Current (A) 10 10 10 10 10 10
DC Current - electronics, DC motors DC Current (A) 10 10 10 10 10 10
Functions

Specified resistance and continuity Resistance (MOhms) 20 40 40 40 60 60

Flame sensors Micro Amps ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
Diodes in ac to dc converters Diode test ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
Fuses, light bulbs, wire connections Continuity ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
Household batteries Battery test ■ ■
Motor startup or run capacitors Capacitance ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
Frequency verification Frequency ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
VolTectTM Non-contact voltage detection Non-contact voltage ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
Electrical load-time on vs. time off Duty cycle ■ ■ ■
Temp of air vents, fuses, transformers Temperature inputs 1 1 2 2

Automatically selects measurement range Autoranging ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■

Features

Manually select measurement range Manual ranging ■ ■ ■ ■ ■

Voltage on variable frequency drives Low pass filter ■ ■
Detect stray voltages Low Z ■
Dimly lit areas Built-in flashlight ■ ■ ■ ■ ■

Meter resolution LCD Counts 2,000 4,000 4,000 4,000 6,000 6,000
Display

Dimly lit areas Backlight ■ ■ ■ ■ ■

Monitoring fast changing signals Bar graph ■ ■ ■ ■
Two relative measurements on one screen Dual display ■ ■

Data memory Data hold ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■

Events

Difference between two measurements Relative reading ■ ■ ■ ■ ■

Max/min peak measurement Max/min hold ■ ■ ■ ■
Specialized signal measurements Peak hold (crest) ■ ■

Included Accessories
Temperature
Model Batteries (Installed) Test Leads Temperature Probe Velcro Strap Carrying Case User’s Manual
Adaptor
AM-500 AAA x2 ■ ■
AM-510 9V (6F22) x1 ■ ■
AM-520 9V (6F22) x1 ■ K-type probe x1 ■ ■ ■
AM-530 9V (6F22) x1 ■ K-type probe x1 ■ ■ ■
AM-540 9V (6F22) x1 ■ K-type probe x2 ■ ■ ■ ■
AM-550 9V (6F22) x1 ■ K-type probe x2 ■ ■ ■ ■

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