AVO410

Digital Multimeter

AVO410
Digital Multimeter

■■ 6000 count backlit digital display

■■ True RMS reading on AC mode

■■ 1000 V DC / 750 V AC ranges

■■ 10 A AC / DC ranges

■■ Resistance, frequency and capacitance ranges

■■ CAT IV 600 V

DESCRIPTION Data hold

The Megger AVO410 digital multimeter has been designed for the This function allows a displayed result to be frozen on the display
contracting electrician and has the additional features that also which avoids having to remember a measurement value. The hold
make the instrument suitable for wide range of applications and function can be nested within the MIN MAX feature which stops
users. the AVO410 continuously updating the minimum and maximum
The instrument offers AC and DC voltage and current measurement values.
measurements as well as resistance, frequency and capacitance Voltage measurements
ranges. True RMS readings on the AC functions are standard on the
Both AC and DC voltage measurements up to 750 V and 1000 V
AVO410 and the instrument features a CATIV 600 V safety rating
respectively are possible with the AVO410, the AC reading being a
meaning the instrument is suitable for industrial applications.
true RMS value.
The slim, compact case has a tough rubberised holster that provides
Current measurements
that extra degree of protection from the extreme conditions found
in industrial environments. The style of the case and positioning of For current measurements up to 10 A, a separate fused terminal is
the function switch and buttons means the unit sits comfortably in provided to protect both user and instrument from excess current.
the palm for single handed use. Continuity / diode testing
Continuous references to the user guide have been avoided by the The continuity function features a buzzer and provides the user
AVO410 utilising simplified functions. both optical and audio indication of identifying and confirming
The display features a back light that allows measurements to be continuity between two points. This function also allows forward
made in poorly lit areas. and reverse bias testing of diode and semiconductor junctions.
The AVO410 test leads are supplied with silicon cable and have RS232
GS38 compliant shrouded tips on the prods. The RS232 featue has been disabled.
Auto-ranging Resistance, capacitance and frequency
When first selected, all functions are auto-ranging. A range button Resistance can measured directly on the ohms range from 0 to
on the AVO410 allows multiple manual range selection on each 60 MΩ with capacitance measurements from 0 to 6.000 mF. In
function; a feature that is generally welcomed by many users. addition, frequency measurements from 0 to 60 MHz are possible.
Minimum / Maximum measurements
The instrument has a MIN MAX function that allows the user to
switch between minimum and maximum measurements. The display
does not have to be continually monitored to capture a momentary
increase or fall in readings.
SPECIFICATIONS Protection 1000 V DC or AC
Display 6000 counts updates 1.5/sec. Input impedance 10 MΩ // less than 100 pF
Polarity Automatic, positive implied, Common mode rejection ratio / normal mode rejection ratio
negative indicated (Common mode rejection
Over-range indication “OL” or “-OL” ration/ normal mode
rejection ratio)
Battery indicator Displayed when the battery VAC: CMRR >60 dB at DC,
voltage drops below operating 50 Hz/60 Hz
voltage VDC: CMRR >100 dB at DC,
Auto power down Approx 10 minutes 50 Hz/60 Hz
NMRR: >50 dB at DC,
Operating ambient Non-condensing ≤10 °C,
50 Hz/60 Hz
11 °C ~ 30 °C (≤80% R.H)
31 °C ~ 40 °C (≤75% R.H),
AC conversion type AC conversions are
41 °C ~ 50 °C (≤45% R.H) AC coupled
Storage temperature range and humidity True RMS responding,
-20 °C to 60 °C, calibrated to the sine wave
input.
0 to 80% R.H.
Crest factor C.F. = Peak/rms
when battery removed
from meter
Temperature co-efficient 0.15 x (Spec.Acc’y) / °C, DC/AC current
<18 °C or >28 °C Range DC accuracy AC accuracy Voltage
Safety The instrument complies with burden
IEC61010 CAT IV 600 V 600.0 μA ± (1.0% + N/A <4 mV/μA
2 digits)
Power supply Standard 9 V battery PP3,
NEDA 1604, IEC6F22, JIS006P 6000 μA ± (1.0% + N/A <4 mV/μA
2 digits)
Battery life Alkaline 300 hours
6.000 A ± (1.0% + ±(1.5% +6 dgt) 2 V max
Dimensions 76 mm x 158 mm x 38 mm
2 digits) 50 Hz ~ 500 Hz
without holster
*1
82 mm x 164 mm x 44 mm
with holster 10.00 A ± (1.0% + ±(1.5% +6 dgt) 2 V max
2 digits) 50 Hz ~ 500 Hz
Weight 522 g
*1
Overload protection
ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS A input 10 A (500 V) fast blow fuse
DC/AC volts
μA input 600 V rms
Range DC accuracy AC accuracy
600.0 mV ±(0.5% + 2 digits) 50 Hz/60 Hz sine wave only
*1) AC conversion type
for 600.0 mV range, ±(0.9%
+5 digits) 50 Hz ~ 500 Hz * Conversion type and additional specification are the same as DC/
AC voltage.
6.000 ±(0.5% + 2 digits) 50 Hz/60 Hz sine wave only
NOTE: The DCμA input terminal is protecte by 3.6 kΩ PTC (600 V
for 600.0 mV range, ±(0.9%
rated) thermistors. The loading efect of these devices may cause
+5 digits) 50 Hz ~ 500 Hz *
measurment errors on low impedance circuits (<100 kΩ).
60.00 V ±(0.5% + 2 digits) 50 Hz/60 Hz sine wave only
for 600.0 mV range, ±(0.9%
+5 digits) 50 Hz ~ 500 Hz * Note: When measuring current on the A current terminal the
instrument has an internal impedance of 0.01 Ω at AC/DC A in
600 V ±(0.5% + 2 digits) 50 Hz/60 Hz sine wave only series with circuit under test.
for 600.0 mV range, ±(0.9%
+5 digits) 50 Hz ~ 500 Hz * The loading effect may cause measurement errors on low
impedance circuits.
DC 1000 V ±(0.5% + 2 digits) 50 Hz/60 Hz sine
For example: Measuring a 1 Ω impedance circuit will cause a -1 %
AC 750 V wave only for 600.0 mV measuring error. The error percentage of the loading effect of the
range, ±(0.9% +5 digits) 50 meter can be expressed as the following:
Hz ~ 500 Hz *

* The basic accuracy is specified for a sine wave below 4000 counts.
Over 4000 counts, add 0.6% to the accuracy. For non-sine waves
below 2000 counts, refer to the following for accuracy: ±1.5%
addition error for C.F from 1.4 to 3

2
Note: The DCµA input terminal is protected by 3.6 kΩ PTC (600 V Frequency measurement range
rated) thermistors.
Range **Sensitivity Overload protection
The loading effect of these devices may cause measurement errors
on low impedance circuits (<100 kΩ). 6000 Hz 100 mV rms* Frequency: 0.1% ± 1 digit
60.00 KHz 100 mV rms* Frequency: 0.1% ± 1 digit
Resistance range 600.0 KHz 100 mV rms* Frequency: 0.1% ± 1 digit

Range Accuracy Overload Protection 6.000 MHz 250 mV rms Frequency: 0.1% ± 1 digit

600.0 Ω *2 ± (0.7% + 2 digits) 600 V rms 60.0 MHz 1 V rms Frequency: 0.1% ± 1 digit

6.000 KΩ ± (0.7% + 2 digits) 600 V rms Overload protection 600 V rms

* Less than 20 Hz, the sensitivity is 1.5 V rms
60.00 KΩ ± (0.7% + 2 digits) 600 V rms ** Max. sensitivity <5 V ac rms
600.0 KΩ ± (0.7% + 2 digits) 600 V rms
6.000 MΩ ± (1.0% + 2 digits) 600 V rms Accuracy
60.00 MΩ*1 ± (1.5% + 2 digits) 600 V rms
Range Accuracy
6.000 nF ± (1.9%) +8 digits)
Open circuit voltage -1.3 V approx.
60.00 nF ± (1.9%) +8 digits)
*1<100 digit rolling
600.0 nF ± (1.9%) +8 digits)
*2 <10 digit rolling
6.000 μF ± (1.9%) +8 digits)
60.00 μF ± (1.9%) +8 digits)
Diode check
600.0 μF ± (1.9%) +8 digits)
Range Resolution Accuracy 6.00 mF* ± (1.9%) +8 digits)
Diode 10 mV ±1.5% + digits* Overload protection 600 V rms
* For 0.4 V ~ 0.8 V * <100 digit of reading rolling
Max. test current 1.5 mA Auto power OFF (APO) If idle for more than
Max. open circuit voltage 3V 10 minutes

Overload protection 600 V rms

Continuity Built-in buzzer will sound
when the resistance is less
than 500 Ω approx. Response
time is 100 ms approx.

ORDERING INFORMATION
Description Order Code
AVO410 digital multimeter CAT IV 600 V 1001-613
Included accessories
Test leads and probes
Optional accessories
Pouch 2007-366

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