Amprobe HD160C Specifications

Key features:

N10140

Measures 1500 VDC

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CAT IV 1000 V

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IP67 Rated

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Temperature, Frequency

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& Capacitance

Magne-Grip™ holster

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with magnetic hanging
strap

No hassle
warranty

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Data Sheet

HD160C

Heavy-Duty Digital Multimeter

Rugged autoranging meter with true-rms

Highest voltage capability,

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measuring to 1500 Vdc and 1000
Vac

CAT IV 1000 V rated

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Special sealing for environment

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and water resistance. IP67 rated

Constructed with drop-resistant

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housing and PCB mounting

Measures capacitance,

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temperature and frequency

Superior 10,000 count resolution

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with bar graph

Magne-Grip™ holster, frees both

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hands for work

Includes high voltage test leads

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with threaded alligator clips

Temperature measurement built-in

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Frequency and capacitance

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Digi-Glo™ bright backlight

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charges.

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The HD160C is designed for profes­sional use in harsh environments.
The meter is unusually rugged and
reliable in everyday heavy use ap­plications. The meter is made using
waterproof construction to prevent
dirt, grime and moisture from enter­ing the case and causing inaccurate
readings or damaging shorts.
Built of tough, fire-retardant
thermoplastic resistant to grease
and chemical spills, with all sensi­tive components shock-mounted for
a drop resistance to at least eight
feet.
Model HD160C has an extended
voltage measurement capability of
1500 V dc and 1000 V ac, unmatched
by any other line of digital multime­ters. The extended voltage ranges
can withstand transients up to 12 kV.

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HD160C Technical Specifications

Data Sheet

General Specifications

Display 4 digit LCD, 9999 counts, with annunciators, menu features and 41 segment bargraph.
Polarity Indication Automatic
Input overload indication OL, -OL.

Low Battery Indication B; less than 50 hours battery life remain, accuracy is no longer guaranteed
Display Update Rate 2/sec, nominal; 20/sec for bargraph.
Oper. Temp. 0 °C to +50 °C @ 0 to 75 % R.H.
Storage Temp. -20 °C to 60 °C @ 0 to 80 % RH, battery removed
Altitude 2000 meters - indoor use
Temperature coefficient 0.1 x (spec. accuracy)/°C (0 °C to 18 °C and 28 °C to 50 °C)
Fuse F 2 A/1500 V fuse (8 mm x 65 mm), I.R. 30 kA – Amprobe p/n FP700
Power Standard 9 -volt batter y, NEDA 1604, JIS 006P, IEC 6F22
Auto Power-Down Meter powers down after approximately 30 minutes of inactivity. Not in Min/Max function.
Battery Life (typical) 150 hours, alkaline. Backlight usage consumes extra power and will decrease battery life significantly.

Dimensions, without holster
(H x W x D) 200 x 102 x 59 mm (7.9 in x 4.0 in x 2.3 in)

Weight (incl. battery) 642 g (22 oz)
Accessories Heavy Duty CAT IV 1000 V Test leads with threaded alligator clips (TL1500), battery (installed), hex

Case material Reinforced, high-impact, fire retardant thermoplastic
Safety Meets EN 61010-1 CAT IV 1000 V (1500 V DC max) Class II, EN 60529:IP67CAT IV 1000 V (1500 V DC max) Class II, EN 60529:IP67
EMC Meets EN 61326-1

Backlight auto-off after approx. 60 seconds.

wrench (inside holster), Holster with Magne-Grip strap, Type K thermocouple probe (TP255), Tempera­ture Adaptor (TA-1A) and User Manual.

Electrical Specifications (Accuracy at 23 °C ± 5 °C, <75 % RH, guaranteed for one year.)

Function Range Accuracy

DC Volts

Ranges 1000 mV, 10 V, 100 V, 1500 V
Resolution 0.1 mV in 1000 mV range
Accuracy ±(0.1 % rdg + 5 dgt)
Input Impedance 10 MΩ
CMRR >120 dB up to 1500 V dc
NMRR >60 dB at 50 or 60 Hz
OL Protection 1500 V dc or 1000 V ac rms.
Transient protection 12 kV impulse (1.2 µS/50 µS) based on EN 61010-1:2001 impulse requirement for at CAT IV 1000

AC Volts True rms

Ranges 1000 mV, 10 V, 100 V, 1000 V
Resolution 0.1 mV in 1000 mV range
Accuracy 1000 mV (45 Hz to 400 Hz) ± (1.2 % rdg + 10 dgt)

10 V, 100 V (45 Hz to 500 Hz) ± (1.2 % rdg + 10 dgt)
10 V, 100 V (500 Hz to 2 kHz) ± (2.0 % rdg + 10 dgt)
1000 V (45 Hz to 1 kHz) ± (2.0 % rdg + 10 dgt)

Input Impedance 10 MΩ
Conversion type True rms, ac coupled 5 % to 100 % of range
Crest factor ≤ 3
OL Protection 1500 V dc or 1000 V ac rms
Transient protection 12 kV impulse (1.2 µS/50 µS) based on EN 61010-1:2001 impulse requirement for at CAT IV 1000 V

V/1500V dc product. This product should not be used in installations where transients exceed 12 kV.

product. This product should not be used in installations where transients exceed 12 kV

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Function Range Accuracy

DC Current

Ranges 100 µA, 1000 µ A, 10mA, 100mA, 400mA, 2A (Auto/Manual ranging)
Resolution 0.01µA in 100 µA range
Accuracy 100 µA range ± (0.5% rdg + 10 dgts)

1000 µA to 400 mA ranges ± (0.5% rdg + 5 dgts)
2 A range ± (1.5% rdg + 10 dgts)

Input protection 2 A/1500 V fast blow ceramic fuse 8×65 mm on A input , FP700
Burden voltage voltage µA range of 1 mV/1 µA , mA range of 10 mV/1 mA, 2A range of 500 mV/1A, 500 mV max. (2 V max. on

1000 µA, 100 mA, 400 mA, 2 A ranges)

OL Protection A Input (F 2 A /1500 V, size 8 x 65 mm IR fast blow ceramic)

AC Current True rms Current True rms

Ranges 100 µA, 1000 µ A, 10 mA, 100 mA, 400 mA, 2 A
Resolution 0.01 µA in 100 µA range
Accuracy (45 Hz to 1kHz) 100 µA to 100 mA ± (1.5 % + 10 dgts)

400 mA ± (2.0 % + 10 dgts)
2 A ± (2.5 % + 20 dgts)

Voltage burden burden see DC Current DC Current
Conversion type True rms ac coupled 10 to 100% of range
Crest factor ≤ 3
OL protection see DC Current

Resistance

Ranges 1000 Ω, 10 kΩ, 100 kΩ, 1000 kΩ, 10 MΩ, 40 MΩ
Resolution 0.1 Ω in 1000 Ω range
Accuracy 1000 Ω to 1000 kΩ ranges ± (0.5 % rdg + 8 dgts)

10 MΩ range ± (1.0 % rdg + 10 dgts)
40 MΩ range ± (2.0 % rdg + 10 dgts)

Overload protection, all ranges 1500 V dc or 1000 V ac rms

Continuity Test

Audible indication Less than 40 Ω
Response time 100 ms
Overload protection 1500 V dc or 1000 V ac rms

Capacitance

Ranges 40 ηF, 400 ηF, 4 µF, 40 µF, 400 µF (3999 counts) (Auto/Manual ranging)
Resolution 0.01 ηF
Accuracy 40 ηF, 400 µF ranges ±(3.0% rdg +10 dgts)

400 ηF to 40 µF ranges ±(3.0% rdg +5 dgts)
Test voltage < 1 V
Test Frequency Frequency 1.3 Hz on 40 ηF to 40 µF ranges; 0.7 Hz on 400 µF range
Overload protection protection 1500 V dc or 1000 V ac rms dc or 1000 V ac rms or 1000 V ac rms ac rms

Temperature

Ranges -20 °C ~ 1300 °C (-4° F ~ 2372 °F) 3999 counts
Resolution 1 °C, 1 °F
Accuracy -20 °C ~ 10 °C ±(2.0% rdg + 4 °C)

10 °C ~ 200 °C ±(1.0% rdg + 3 °C)
200 °C ~ 1300 °C ±(2.0% rdg + 2 °C)

-4 °F ~ 50 °F ±(2.0% rdg + 8 °F)
50° F ~ 400 °F ±(1.0% rdg + 6 °F)
400 °F ~2372 °F ±(2.0% rdg + 4 °F)

Overload protection 1500 V dc or 1000 V ac rms

Data Sheet

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Function Range Accuracy

Frequency

Ranges 100Hz, 1000Hz, 10kHz, 100kHz, 1000kHz, 10MHz
Resolution 0.01 Hz on 100 Hz range
Accuracy ±(0.1% rdg + 5 dgts)
Sensitivity 3 Hz to 1 MHz >2.5 V ac rms

1MHz to 10MHz >2.5 V ac rms, <5 V ac rms
Minimum input range 100 Hz range >3 Hz;

1000 Hz range >30 Hz
Minimum pulse width > 25 ns
Duty cycle limits > 30 % and < 70 %
Overload protection 1500 V dc or 1000 V ac rms

Included Accessories

Heavy Duty CAT IV 1000 V Test leads with threaded
alligator clips (TL1500), battery (installed), hex wrench
(inside holster), Holster with Magne-Grip strap, Type K
thermocouple probe (TP255), Temperature Adaptor (TA-1A)
and User Manual.

Optional Accessories

TL1500 Cat IV 1000 V Test Leads with Alligator Clips
CT235A 1000 A ac/dc Clamp
CT237A 200 A ac/dc Current Clamp
CT238A 20 A ac/dc Current Clamp
VC221B Padded Vinyl Case. Fits meter & holster.
DC205C Deluxe Hard-Shell Carry Case
DC207C Large Deluxe Hard-Shell Carry Case with extra

space for accessories

HV231-10A High Voltage Probe
FP700 Replacement Fuse, 2 A/1500 V, pack of two
TA-1A K-type thermocouple, temperature adapter

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