Amprobe AM-160-A TRMS Precision True RMS Digital Multimeter with PC Connection

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Amprobe AM-160-A TRMS
Precision True RMS Digital Multimeter
with PC Connection

Top-of-the-line, affordable digital multimeter for professional environments.
AC & DC voltage to 1000V, AC & DC current to 10A, plus resistance,
frequency, capacitance, duty cycle & more.

Amprobe Model AM-160-A TRMS is a replacement for Amprobe Model AM-160, which was declared obsolete
on April 16, 2010. The descriptions, specs and picture in this web page still reflect the AM-160.

Description

The Amprobe AM-160-A TRMS True RMS digital multimeter (DMM) offers all capabilities of the Amprobe AM-140 TRMS True RMS Digital Multimeter, but with higher accuracy. The AM-160 also accepts dual Type-K thermocouples for temperature measurement from -58 to +1832°F or -50 to +1000°C. Both the AM-140 and AM-160-A offer an optical RS232 PC interface and meet the needs of technicians testing electrical circuits up to 1000V and 10A, as well as the needs for testing components and digital logic. Component test capabilities include resistance, capacitance, frequency, diode test, and continuity. Circuit test capabilities include duty cycle, logic test, and dBm.

Features

True RMS
Optically isolated RS232 PC interface
Six-digit display
MAX, MIN MAX-MIN recording
Peak hold
Auto and manual ranging
Intelligent auto power off
Data hold
Relative zero mode
Audible and visual warning against improper plug-in
DC Loop Current 4-20mA
dBm reading with 20 selectable impedance value
Backlight display
Large, easy to read LCD display
Diode test
Audible continuity test
Safety: CAT III 1000V, CAT IV 600V
Wide choice of Amprobe multimeter accessories, including dual thermocouple channels.

Specifications

DC Voltage Ranges	500.00 mV, 5.0000V, 50.000V, 500.00V, 1000.0V
DC Voltage Accuracy	±0.05% rdg ± 2 lsd
True AC RMS Voltage Ranges	500.00 mV, 5.0000V, 50.000V, 500.00V, 1000.0V
AC Voltage Accuracy	±0.8% rdg ± 20 lsd
DC Current Ranges	500.00 μA, 5000.0 μA, 50.000 mA, 500.00 mA, 5.0000A, 10.000A
DC Current Accuracy	±0.5% rdg ± 20 lsd
AC Current Ranges	500.00 μA, 5000.0 μA, 50.000 mA, 500.00 mA, 5.0000A, 10.000A
AC Current Accuracy	±0.5% rdg ± 50 lsd
True AC RMS Coupling	AC or AC + DC
True AC RMS Crest Factor	5:1 at full scale
Overload Protection	Fast-blow fuses
Resistance Ranges	500.00 Ω, 5.0000 kΩ, 50.000 kΩ, 500.00 kΩ, 5.0000 MΩ, 50.000 MΩ
Temperature Measurement	Dual Type-K thermocouple, -58 to +1832°F or -50 to +1000°C.
Frequency Range	5.0000 Hz to 200.000 kHz
Capacitance Ranges	50.00 nF, 50.00 nF, 5.000 µF, 50.00 µF, 500.0 µF, 9999 µF
Duty Cycle Measurement	0.1% to 99.99%, 5V logic, 5 Hz to 500 kHz
4-20 mA Current Loop Test	0-100% of span
Continuity Test	Audible indication at < 40 Ω in 100 ms
Diode Test	0.8 mA, 3.5 Vdc
Display	5-4/5 digits (50000 count) backlit LCD display plus 42-segment bar graph
Measurement Rate	5 times per second in fast mode (4-4/5 digit display) 1.25 times per second in stable mode (5-4/5 digit display)
Operating Temperature	0°C to 45°C (32°F to 113°F) at < 70% RH
Storage Temperature	-20°C to 60°C, < 80% RH (with battery removed)
Power Supply	9V alkaline battery, NEDA 1604, JIS 006P, IEC 6F22
Battery Life	150 hours typical with alkaline
Dimensions	196 x 97 x 46 mm (7.7 x 3.8 x 1.8 in)
Weight	390 g (14 oz) with battery

Optional Accessories

ACF-3000 AK	3000A AC Flexible Clamp-on Attachment
A-1000	1000A TRMS AC/DC Clamp-on Attachment
CT-600 AC/DC	600A AC/DC Clamp-on Attachment
A400	400A AC Clamp-on Attachment
CT-30	Milli-Amps to 30A AC/DC Clamp-on Attachment
DKTA-620 and two of TPK-56	Dual input Thermocouple adapter with two thermocouples -50°F to 600°F (AM-160-A TRMS Only)
VRC-320	Alligator Clips (for test leads)
RS-232 KIT1	PC Interface kit (PC connection cable with software)
RS-USB	USB to RS-232 Adapter
CC-ACDC	Carrying Case

Replacement Parts (supplied with product)

TPK-59	Type-K thermocouple (AM-160-A TRMS only)
MTL-90B	Test leads with set of alligator clips (alligator clips are not supplied with product)
FA-1A/1000V	Fuse 1A/1000V IR 10kA for mA/uA terminal (AM-160-A TRMS)
FA-15A/1000V	Fuse 15A/1000V IR 10KA or 11A/1000V IR 20kA for Amp terminal (AM-160-A TRMS)
	Instruction Manual