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38XR-A
In accordance with
+IEC publication 1010-1
54CJ
1000V
600V
38XR-A
Digital Multimeter
Frequency to 10 MHz,
capacitance to 400 uF,
temperature to 2372 °F
Duty cycle, dBm and 4 to 20 mA
loop current test
1000 V/750 V DC/AC True RMS,
AC + DC input
10 Amps AC/DC, fully safety
fused
Resistance to 40 M
W
Continuity beeper
Min/Max, Average, Relative,
Peak, and Data Hold
Bright blue backlight
Auto power off to save battery
life
Separate door for easy battery
and fuse access
Magne-Grip™ Holster with
magnetic hanging strap
CAT IV 600V rated
Three-year warranty
True RMS digital multimeter with optical
PC interface for engineers designing
and troubleshooting industrial
automation and control systems.
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Function Range Accuracy
Specifications (23 °C ± 5 °C, <75 % R.H. non-condensing)
General Specifications
38XR-A Digital Multimeter
DC Voltage
Ranges 1000 mV, 10 V, 100 V, 1000 V ± (0.25 % rdg + 5 dgt)
Resolution 100 μV
AC Voltage (45 Hz to 2 kHz) True RMS
Ranges 1000 mV, 10 V, 100 V, 750 V
Accuracy 750 V range: 45 to 1 kHz: ± (2.0 % rdg + 10 dgts)
All other ranges, 45 to 500 Hz: ± (1.2 % rdg + 10 dgts)
All other ranges, 500 to 2 kHz: ± (2.0 % rdg + 10 dgts)
AC coupled True RMS specified from 5% to 100 % of range
AC + DC Voltage (45 Hz to 2 kHz)
Ranges 1000 mV, 10 V, 100 V, 750 V
Accuracy 750 V range: 45 to 1 kHz: ± (2.5 % rdg + 10 dgts)
All other ranges, 45 to 500 Hz: ± (1.5 % rdg + 10 dgts)
All other ranges, 500 to 2 kHz: ± (2.5 % rdg + 10 dgts)
Resolution 100 μV
DC coupled True RMS specified from 5 % to 100 % of range
DC Current
Ranges 100 μA, 1000 uA, 10 mA, 100 mA, 400 mA, 10 A
Accuracy 100 μA range: ± (0.5 % rdg + 10 dgt)
1000 uA to 400 mA ranges: ± (0.5 % rdg + 5 dgts)
10 A range: ±(1.5 % rdg + 10 dgt)
Resolution 0.01 μA
AC Current (True RMS) ( AC + DC) (45 Hz – 1kHz)
Ranges 100 μA, 1000 μA, 10 mA, 100 mA, 400 mA, 10 A
Accuracy 100 μA to 100 mA ranges: ± (1.5 % rdg + 20 dgts)
400 mA range: ± (2.0 % rdg + 10 dgts)
10 A range: ± (2.5 % rdg + 20 dgts)
Resolution 0.01 μA
AC coupled True RMS specified from 5 % to 100 % of range
AC + DC Accuracy 100 μA to 400 mA ranges: ± (2.0 % rdg + 20 dgts)
10 A range: ± (3.0 % rdg + 20 dgts)
AC + DC: AC coupled True RMS specified from 10 % to 100 % of range
Resistance
Ranges 1000 W, 10 kW, 100 kW, 1000 kW, 10 MW, 40 MW
Accuracy 1000 W to 1000 kW ranges: ± (0.5 % rdg + 8 dgts)
10 MW range: ± (1.0 % rdg + 10 dgts)
40 MW range: ± (2.0 % rdg + 10 dgts)
Resolution 100 mW
Autoranging
Display: 4-3/4 digit LCD, 10,000 counts with 41-segment analog bar graph
Display Update Rate: 2/sec, nominal
Power Battery: 9 V NEDA 1604, JIS 006P, IEC 6F22
Battery Life: 150 hrs typical (alkaline) frequent use of backlight will decrease battery life; Operating Temperature: 0
°C to 45 °C at < 70% R.H.
Storage Temperature: -20 °C to 60 °C, 0 to 80 % R.H. with battery removed from meter
Temperature Coefficient: 0.1 x (specified accuracy) per °C (0 °C to 18 °C , 28 °C to 45 °C)
Altitude: 2000 m (6562 ft)
Dimensions: 196mm x 96mm x 60 mm (7.8” x 3.55” x 2.4”)
Weight: 400 gr (1 lb) without holster, including battery
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Function Range Accuracy
Specifications (23 °C ± 5 °C, <75 % R.H. non-condensing), cont.
Capacitance
Ranges 40 nF, 400 nF, 4 μF, 40 μF, 400 μF
Accuracy 40 nF, 400 μF ranges: ± (3.0 % rdg + 10 dgts)
400 nF to 40 μF ranges: ± (3.0 % rdg + 5 dgts)
Resolution 0.01 nF
Temperature
Ranges -20 °C to 1300 °C, -4 °F to 2372 °F
Accuracy -20 °C to 10 °C: ± (2.0 % rdg + 4 °C )
10 °C to 200 °C: ± (1.0 % rdg + 3 °C )
200 °C to 1300 °C: ± (2.0 % rdg + 2 °C )
-4 °F to 50 °F: ± (2.0 % rdg + 8 °F)
50 °F to 400 °F: ± (1.0 % rdg + 6 °F)
400 °F to 2372 °F: ± (2.0 % rdg + 4 °F)
Resolution 1 °C, 1 °F
Frequency
Ranges 100 Hz, 1000 Hz, 10 kHz, 100 kHz, 1000 kHz, 10 MHz ± (0.1% rdg + 5 dgts)
Resolution 0.01 Hz
Duty Cycle
Ranges 0 to 90 %
Accuracy 5 V logic: ± (2.0% rdg + 10 dgts)
Resolution 0.01 %
Frequency Range 0 % to 10 %: 40 Hz to 990 Hz
10 % to 90 %: 40 Hz to 20 kHz
4 - 20 mA DC Current Test
Range 0 – 100 % ± (0.5 % + 5 dgts)
Resolution 0.01 %
dBm
Ranges -13 dBm to + 50 dBm
Accuracy 45 Hz to 5 kHz: ± (0.7 dB + 8 dgts)
5 kHz to 10 kHz: ± (2.5 dB + 8 dgts)
Resolution 0.01 dBm
Continuity
Audible Indication < 40 W
Diode Test
Test Current 0.5 mA (approximate)
Open Circuit Volts 3.0 V DC typical
Peak
AC Volts Accuracy 100 V, 750 V ranges: ± (3.0 + 200 dgts)
AC Current 1000 mV, 10 V ranges: unspecified ± (3.0 + 200 dgts)
Overload Protection
AC/DC Voltage 1000 V DC or 750 V AC RMS
AC/DC Current μA/mA input: F0.5 A /1000 V fast-blow ceramic 6.3 x 32 mm
10A input: F10 A /1000V fast-blow ceramic 10 x 38 mm
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website: www.Amprobe.com
email: info@amprobe.com
Everett, WA 98203
Tel: 877-AMPROBE
Amprobe® Test Tools Europe
In den Engematten 14
79286 Glottertal, Germany
Tel.: +49 (0) 7684 8009 - 0
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38XR-A Digital Multimeter
Included Accessories
Test leads with threaded alligator clips (TL36A),
temperature adaptor (TA-1), Type K thermo-
couple probe (TP255A), 9 V battery (installed),
Magne-Grip™ Holster with magnetic hanging
strap, spare fuse, users manual
Optional Accessories
VC221B Padded Vinyl Carry Case
DL248D Deluxe Test Lead Kit
DC207C Heavy Duty Case
HV231-10A High Voltage Probe
TP254A High Temperature Probe
38-SWA RS232 Cable and Software