Amprobe AMP-330, AMP-330-EUR Users Manual

MAX 1000A
1000V CAT III
600V CAT IV

TRMS

NCV(EF

AMP-330
AMP-330-EUR

1000A ACDC TRMS
CAT IV Clamp
Multimeter

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OFF

HOLD

ZERO

REC

COM

SELECT

CAT III
1000V
CAT IV

600V

CRESTPEAK-RMS

Hz

AMP-330 / AMP-330-EUR

1000A ACDC TRMS CAT IV Clamp Multimeter

User Manual

English

7/2014, 6003318 A
©2014 Amprobe Test Tools.
All rights reserved. Printed in Taiwan

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 the behalf of Amprobe. 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 STATUTORY - 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 Amprobe 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 an Amprobe Service Center (see
address below).

Non-warranty Repairs and Replacement – United States 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.

USA: 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.eu for a list of
distributors near you.

Amprobe Europe*
Beha-Amprobe
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.)

AMP-330 1000A ACDC TRMS CAT IV Clamp Multimeter

CONTENTS

SYMBOL ......................................................................................................... 3

SAFETY INFORMATION ................................................................................. 4

UNPACKING AND INSPECTION ..................................................................... 5

MEASUREMENTS ........................................................................................... 6

Measuring AC and DC Voltage ................................................................ 7

Voltage detection (NCV) .......................................................................... 8

Measuring AC and DC Current ................................................................ 9

Precise Low-Current Measurement ......................................................... 10

Microamps μA Measurement .................................................................. 11

Measuring Resistance, Continuity and Diode ........................................ 12

Measuring Capacitance and Temperature ............................................. 13

Measuring

Auto Power Off ........................................................................................ 15

SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................................................. 16

ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS ....................................................................... 17

MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR ........................................................................ 21

BATTERY REPLACEMENT ............................................................................... 21

& 3-Phase Rotation .................................................. 14

AMP-330 1000A ACDC TRMS CAT IV Clamp Multimeter

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Jaw

2

Tactile Barrier

3

Jaw Release

4

Display

5

Backlight/Flashlight Button

6

REC/PEAK-RMS Button

7

SELECT Button

8

Antenna for Non-Contact

Voltage Detection

13

9

Precise Low Current

Measuring Location

10

Indicator of the Jaw Center

for Current Measurement

11

Rotary Switch

12

Data Hold/ZERO button

13

Input Terminals

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Low battery indicator

Data hold

15

Alternative Current (AC)

Direct Current (DC)

AC + DC

Varable Frequency Dive

16

Negative reading

17

Relative zero is active

18

Precise low current

measurement mode

19

kΩ: KiloOhms

Hz: Hertz

20

μF: Microfarads

μA: Microamps

A: Amps

V: Volts

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21

Motor rotation indicator

Phase rotation indicator

22

PEAK-RMS mode

(in-rush current) is active

23

Continuity buzzer is active

24

Diode test mode is active

25

Recording mode is active

Crest mode is active

MAX: MAX mode is active

MIN: MIN mode is active

AVG: AVG mode is active

26

Auto-ranging

SYMBOLS

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W

T

J

CAT IV

Application and removal from hazardous live conductors
permitted

Caution! Risk of electric shock.

Caution! Refer to the explanation in this manual.

The equipment is protected by double insulation or reinforced
insulation.

Earth (Ground).

Overvoltage Category IV is for installed at or near the origin of
electrical supply to a building, between the building entrance
and the main distribution board. Such equipment may include
electricity tariff meters and primary over current protection
devices.

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Overvoltage Category lll is for equipment intended to form

CAT III

part of a building wiring installation. Such equipment includes
socket outlets, fuse panels, and some mains installation control
equipment.

Alternating Current (AC).

B

Direct Current (DC).

F

Battery.

N

Underwriters Laboratories. [Note: Canadian and US.]

Complies with European Directives.

P

Conforms to relevant Australian standards.

Do not dispose this product as unsorted municipal waste.

=

Contact aqualified recycler.

SAFETY INFORMATION

The Meter complies with:

• UL/IEC/EN 61010-1, CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 61010-1, Pollution Degree 2,
Measurement category IV 600 V and Measurement category III 1000 V

• IEC/EN 61010-2-033

• IEC/EN 61010-2-032

• IEC/EN 61010-031 (test leads)

• EMC IEC/EN 61326-1

Measurement Category IV (CAT IV) is for installed at or near the origin of
electrical supply to a building, between the building entrance and the main
distribution board. Such equipment may include electricity tariff meters and
primary over current protection devices.

Measurement Category III (CAT III) is for equipment intended to form part
of a building wiring installation. Such equipment includes socket outlets,
fuse panels, and some mains installation control equipment.

CENELEC Directives
The instruments conform to CENELEC Low-voltage directive 2006/95/EC and
Electromagnetic compatibility directive 2004/108/EC.

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Warning: Read Before Using

To avoid possible electric shock or personal injury:

• Use the Meter only as specified in this manual or the protection
provided by the Meter might be impaired.

• Avoid working alone so assistance can be rendered.

• Never measure AC current while the test leads are inserted into the

input jacks.

• Do not use the Meter in wet or dirty environments.

• Do not use the Meter if it appears damaged. Inspect the Meter before

use. Look for cracks or missing plastic. Pay particular attention to the
insulation around the connectors.

• Inspect the test leads before use. Do not use them if insulation is
damaged or metal is exposed.

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