PM53A
Data Sheet
Digital Multimeter
The compact commercial DMM with AutoTect™ and VolTect™
This meter is the essential shirtpock-
et size meter. Only 3/8” thick and
less than 3 oz in weight, this meter
offers full functionality with AC and
DC voltage to 450 V, resistance to
6 Megohm, capacitance to 100 μF,
frequency to 30 kHz and continuity
w/beeper. It also offers VolTect,™ a
built-in, non-contact voltage detec-
tor for ac voltages.
Another key feature is AutoTect,™
which automatically selects AC
voltage, DC voltage or resistance
measurement based on the test
point to which the leads are
connected. Fully autoranging,
this meter offers seven different
measurement functions plus features
that are usually found in much more
expensive and larger meters. The
digital display is oversized with large
digits and unit icons in the display.
In spite of its size, this meter is fully
safety rated to CAT III 300 V, CAT II
450 V and is UL approved. Includes a
silicone protective holster, attached
test leads, battery and manual.
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AutoTect™ feature directs the meter to know if it is measuring AC
volts, DC volts or resistance with no user interface required
The AutoTect™ feature has lower input impedance which zeros
out ghost voltages
Measures capacitance, frequency, continuity with beeper plus
includes VolTect,™ a built-in, noncontact voltage detector
Large oversize digital display
Protective silicon holster included, attached test leads, battery and
manual
One-year, no-hassle warranty
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450V
300V
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General Specifications
Display and update rate
Operating temperature
Relative humidity
Altitude
Storage temperature
Temperature coefficient
Sensing
Overload protection
Low battery
Power supply
Power consumption (typical)
Automatic Power Off
(APO) timing
APO consumption (typical)
Dimension
Weight
Special features
Agency approvals
Safety
E.M.C.
Data Sheet
3-5/6 digits 6000 counts; Updates 5 per second nominal
0 °C - 40 °C
Max. 80 % R.H. up to 31 °C, decreasing linearly to 50 % R.H. at 40 °C
Operating below 2000 m
-20 °C ~ 60 °C, < 80 % R.H. (with battery removed)
Nominal 0.15 x (specified accuracy)/ °C @ (0 °C ~ 18 °C or 28 °C ~ 40 °C), or otherwise specified
Average sensing
450 V DC and V AC RMS
Below approx. 2.4 V
3 V standard button battery x 1 (IEC-CR2032; ANSI-NEDA-5004LC)
2 μA
Idle for 3 minutes
2.2 μA
L 113 mm x W 53 mm x H 10.2 mm (4.4 x 2.1 x 0.4 in)
Approx. 78 gm (3 oz)
AutoTect™ (Automatic V &
W
selection) and VolTect™ (Electric Field Detection)
CE, cULus
Meets IEC61010-1, UL61010B-1, CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 1010.1-92, CAT II 450 V and CAT III 300 V,
Pollution Degree 2, Class 2
Meets EN61326
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Specifications
Function
RF field @ 3 V/m
DC Voltage
6.000 V
60.00 V
450.0 V
NMRR
CMRR
Input impedance
V DC AutoTect™ threshold
AC Voltage
50 Hz - 60 Hz
CMRR
Input impedance
ACV AutoTect™ threshold
Capacitance
Range
Accuracy
Specified accuracy + 45 d
(capacitance not specified)
Data Sheet
± (0.5 %+3 dgt)
± (1.0 %+5 dgt)
± (1.2 %+5 dgt)
> 30 dB @ 50 Hz/60 Hz
> 100 dB @ DC, 50 Hz/60 Hz; Rs=1 kW
AutoTect™ Lo-Z V dc: 160 kW, 160 pF nominal
> +1.2 V DC or < -0.6 V DC nominal
± (1.5 %+5 dgt)
> 60 dB @ DC to 60 Hz, Rs=1 kW
AutoTect™ Lo-Z V AC: 160 kW, 160 pF nominal
> 1.5 V AC (50 Hz/60 Hz) nominal
6.000 V, 60.00 V, 450.0 V
100.0 nF, 1000 nF, 10.0 μF,
100.0 μF
1 3
1
Accuracy
2
Accuracies
± (3.5 %+6 dgt)
4
below 50 nF is not specified
with film capacitor or better
3
Top range. 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
6.000 kW
1
± (1.2%+6 dgt)
2
60.00 kW, 600.0 kW
± (1.0%+4 dgt)
6.000 MW
± (2.0%+4 dgt)
Open circuit voltage
0.4 V DC typical
1
AutoTect™ is for 6.000 kW ~ 6.000 MW ranges
2
Add 40 dgt to specified accuracy while reading is below 20% of range
Frequency
100 Hz, 1 kHz, 10 kHz
1
± (0.5 %+4 dgt) < 20 V Sine-RMS
1
Sensitivity (Sine-rms): Hz in Auto-VW position:> 3 V
VolTect™
Typical voltage
Bar graph indication
15 V to 55 V
–
30 V to 85 V
––
55 V to 145 V
–––
85 V to 190 V
––––
above 120 V
–––––
Indication
Bar graph segments & audible beep tones proportional to field strength
Detection frequency
50/60 Hz
Detection antenna
Top left corner of the meter
Audible Continuity Tester
Open circuit voltage
0.4 V DC typical
Audible threshold
175
W
±125
W
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PM53A Digital Multimeter
Data Sheet
Included Accessories
H-PMA silicone holster, battery (installed)
and user’s manual
Optional Accessories
VC3A
Zippered carrying case
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