Amprobe AM-560, AM-570, AM-540-EUR, AM-550-EUR Users Manual

AM-560

Advanced HVAC
Multimeter

AM-570

Industrial
Multimeter

AM-540-EUR
AM-550-EUR

Digital Multimeter

Users Manual

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AM-560

Advanced HVAC Multimeter

AM-570

Industrial Multimeter

AM-540-EUR
AM-550-EUR

Digital Multimeter

Users Manual

4/2012, 4252998 A
©2012 Amprobe Test Tools.
All rights reserved. Printed in China.

English

Limited 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 Amprobe’s behalf. 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 STAUTORY - 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 test tools 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 a Amprobe® Service Center (see address below).

Non-Warranty Repairs and Replacement – US 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.

In USA: In Canada:
Amprobe Amprobe
Everett, WA 98203 Mississauga, ON L4Z 1X9
Tel: 877-AMPROBE (267-7623) Tel: [phone]

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.amprobe.com for a list of distributors
near you.

European Correspondence Address*
Amprobe® Europe
Beha-Amprobe GmbH
In den Engematten 14
79286 Glottertal, Germany
Tel.: [phone] - 0
www.amprobe.eu
*(Correspondence only – no repair or replacement available from this address. European
customers please contact your distributor.)

AM-560 Advanced HVAC Multimeter
AM-570 Industrial Multimeter
AM-540-EUR / AM-550-EUR Digital Multimeter

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Flash light

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LCD Display

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Push buttons (See making measurement for button functions)

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AM-570 / AM-550-EUR: Low-impedance button

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AM-560 / AM-540-EUR: Backlight button

Rotary switch

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SELECT button

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Input terminal for voltage, diode, capacitance, resistance,

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continuity and temperature measurement

COM (return) terminal for all measurements

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Input terminal for AC/DC mA/uA measurement

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Input terminal for AC/DC A measurement to10A

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Screen Display

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Auto- or Manual- range

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Direct current

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Negative reading

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Alternate current

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True-rms value

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Low battery indicator

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Data hold

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Diode test

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Continuity test

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Relative zero mode

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Non-contact Voltage

detection mode

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Measurement units

for Resistance

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Measurement units

for Frequency

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Measurement units for Voltage

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Measurement units for Current

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Measurement units for Capacitance

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Duty cycle

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Auto power off

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Maximum / minimum reading

memory

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Positive / negative peak

reading memory

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Measurement unit for temperature

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Low-pass filter

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400KΩ low-impedance test

(AM-570 / AM-550-EUR only)

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Temperature measurement T1 or T2

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Temperature measurement T1 - T2

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Warning for error input terminals

connection for test leads

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Hazardous Voltage presence

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Analog bar graph display

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AM-560 Advanced HVAC Multimeter
AM-570 Industrial Multimeter
AM-540-EUR / AM-550-EUR Digital Multimeter

CONTENTS

SYMBOL .................................................................................................................2

SAFETY INFORMATION .........................................................................................2

UNPACKING AND INSPECTION .............................................................................3

FEATURES ...............................................................................................................4

MAKING MEASUREMENT .....................................................................................5

Rotary Switch Positions ....................................................................................6

Function Buttons ..............................................................................................6

Measuring AC and DC Voltage ........................................................................9

Low Pass Filter ...................................................................................................9

Measuring Frequency / Duty Cycle ...................................................................11

Measuring AC and DC Current ........................................................................13

Measuring Resistance .......................................................................................14

Measuring Continuity ......................................................................................15

Measuring Capacitance ....................................................................................16

Measuring Diode ...............................................................................................17

Measuring Temperature °C / °F ........................................................................18

Non-Contact Voltage Detection .......................................................................19

SPECIFICATIONS ....................................................................................................20

MAINTENANCE ......................................................................................................24

BATTERY AND FUSE REPLACEMENT .....................................................................25

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SYMBOLS

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

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insulation

Earth ground

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Audible tone

Battery

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.

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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 61010-2-31 for test leads
EMC IEC/EN 61326-1
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.

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,

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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.

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WARNING: Read before using

• To avoid possible electrical shock or personal injury, follow these
instructions and use the Meter only as specied 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 ngers behind the nger guards.

UNPACKING AND INSPECTION

Your shipping carton should include:
1 AM-560 or AM-570 or AM-540-EUR or AM-550-EUR Multimeter
1 Pair of test leads
2 Temperature probes
1 Temperature adaptor
1 Velcro strap
1 9V (6F22) battery (installed)
1 Users 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.

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FEATURES

The multimeter designed for professional HVAC technicians. The AM-560 /
AM-540-EUR measures a complete range of electrical parameters and features.
Key functions include: temperature, capacitance to check the motor startup
capacitors, micro amps for flame sensor troubleshooting, and a low pass filter
to take accurate measurements on variable frequency drives. With a built-in
flashlight, and non-contact voltage detection, the AM-560 / AM-540-EUR is
the choice multimeter for the professional HVAC technician. This meter is
safety rated to CAT IV 600V and CAT III 1000V for the most advanced HVAC
troubleshooting needs.

The Amprobe AM-570 / AM-550-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 AM­570 / AM-550-EUR also features dual input temperature measurement, a low­impedance 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 industrial applications.

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

• Special Functions:

- Low Z - to detect “ghost” voltages (for AM-570 only)

- Low pass filter for variable frequency drives

- Non-contact Voltage detection

- Audible continuity

- Diode test

• Dual reading backlit LCD 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

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