
Data Sheet
PM51A
Digital Multimeter
The ultimate shirt-pocket DMM with frequency & capacitance
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This shirt-pocket-sized meter is only 
3/8” thick and weighs less than 3 oz. 
With full functionality offering AC 
and DC voltage to 600 V, resistance 
to 40 Megohm, capacitance to 3000 
μF, frequency to 1 MHz, continuity 
w/beeper, and diode test.
Fully autoranging, this meter  
offers seven different measurement 
functions with 27 full ranges of 
measurement. The digital display is 
oversized with large digits and annunciators. In spite of its size,  
this meter is fully safety rated to 
CAT III 300 V, CAT II 600 V and is UL 
approved. No other meter offers this 
small size with such performance 
and high safety ratings.
Measures AC and DC voltage, resistance, continuity with beeper,  ■ 
capacitance and frequency
Fully autoranging with 7 measurement functions and 27 ranges
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Large oversize digital display with measurement results  ■ 
and the unit icon
Data Hold freezes 
 ■
measurement value  
on the display
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PM51A Digital Multimeter
Data Sheet
General Specifications
Display and update rate  3-3/4 digits 4000 counts; Updates 3 per second nominal 
Operating temperature  0 °C - 40 °C 
Relative humidity  Max. 80 % R.H. up to 31 °C, decreasing linearly to 50 % R.H. at 40 °C 
Altitude  Operating below 2000 m 
Storage temperature  -20 °C ~ 60 °C, < 80 % R.H. (with battery removed) 
Temperature coefficient  Nominal 0.15 x (specified accuracy)/ °C @ (0 °C ~ 18 °C or 28 °C ~ 40 °C), or otherwise specified 
Sensing  Average sensing 
Overload protection  600 V dc and V ac rms 
Low battery  Below approx. 2.4 V 
Power supply  3 V standard button battery x 1 (IEC-CR2032; ANSI-NEDA-5004LC) 
Power consumption (typical)  2 mA 
Automatic Power Off 
(APO) timing  Idle for 30 minutes 
APO consumption (typical)  2.2 μA 
Dimension  L 113 mm x W 53 mm x H 10.2 mm (4.4 x 2.1 x 0.4 in) 
Weight Approx.  78 gm (3 oz) 
Special features  Data Hold, and 30 ms MAX Hold 
Agency approvals  CE, cULus 
Safety  Meets IEC61010-1, UL61010B-1, CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 1010.1-92, CAT II 600 V and CAT III 300 V, 
     Pollution Degree 2, Class 2 
E.M.C.  Meets EN61326
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PM51A Digital Multimeter
Data Sheet
Specifications
Function  Range  Accuracy
DC Voltage
   400.0 mV  ± (1.0 %+2 dgt)
   4.000 V, 40.00 V, 400.0 V  ± (2.0 %+2 dgt) 
   600 V  ± (2.5 %+4 dgt) 
  NMRR  > 50 dB @ 50 Hz/60 Hz 
  CMRR  > 120 dB @ dc, 50 Hz/60 Hz; Rs=1 kW 
  Input impedance  10 MW, 30 pF nominal; (1000 MW for 400.0 mV range)
AC Voltage
  50 Hz - 60 Hz  4.000 V, 40.00 V, 400.0 V  ± (2.0 %+5 dgt) 
  60 Hz - 500 Hz  4.000 V, 40.00 V, 400.0 V  ± (3.0 %+5 dgt) 
  50 Hz - 500 Hz  600 V  ± (3.5 %+5 dgt) 
  Input impedance  10 MW, 30 pF nominal 
  CMRR  > 60 dB @ dc to 60 Hz, Rs=1 kW
Capacitance
   500.0 nF, 5.000 μF, 50.00 μF,
   500.0 μF, 3000 μF 
1
Additional 50.00 nF range accuracy is not specified 
2
Accuracies with film capacitor or better 
3
Updates > 1 minute on large values 
4
Specified with battery voltage above 2.8 V (half full battery). Accuracy decreases gradually to 12% at low battery warning voltage of 
approx 2.4 V.
Resistance
   400.0 W  ± (1.5 %+6 dgt)
   4.000 KW, 40.00 KW, 400.0 KW  ± (1.0 %+4 dgt)
   4.000 MW  ± (1.5 %+4 dgt)
   40.00 MW  ± (2.5 %+4 dgt) 
  Open circuit voltage  0.4 V DC typical
Frequency
   400 Hz, 4 kHz, 40 kHz, 400 kHz, 1 MHz 1  ± (0.5 %+4 dgt)
1
Specified at input voltage < 20 V ac rms input signal: Sine-wave, or square-wave with duty cycle > 40 % & < 70 %
  Sensitivity (V-peak) 
   5 Hz - 100 kHz  > 1.3 Vp 
   100 kHz - 500 kHz  > 2.2 Vp 
   500 kHz - 1 MHz  > 4.2 Vp
Diode Tester
  Test current (typical)  0.25 mA 
  Open circuit voltage  1.6 V dc
Audible Continuity Tester
  Open circuit voltage   0.4 V dc typical 
  Audible threshold  65 W ±55 W 
1 3
  ± (3.5 %+6 dgt4)
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PM51A Digital Multimeter
Data Sheet
Included Accessories
battery (installed) and users manual.
Optional Accessories
H-PMA  Protective holster 
VC3A  Zippered carrying case
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