1.

SAFETY INFORMATION
INSULATION TESTER The circuit under test must be de-energized and isolated before
connections are made except for voltage measurement.
Verify operation prior to measuring hazardous voltages (voltage
AMB-25 above 30V AC rms, 42V AC peak and 60V DC).
Do not touch the Circuit connections during a test.
Disconnect the live test lead before disconnecting the neutral
INSTRUCTION MANUAL test lead.
After insulation tests, to protect electric shock, capacitive circuits
must to be discharged.
Do not use the meter if the low battery indicator ( BT ) is
showed.
Test leads (including crocodile clips) must be in good order,
clean and no broken or cracked.
Do not use the meter if it looks damaged.
MEM m: s
Do not use the meter around explosive gas, vapor or dust.
READ
AC HOLD
Do not push test button before all connection and preparation is
K done. The instrument must only be used by suitably trained and
M competent persons.
VG Do not use the meter with any parts or cover removed.
Do not use the meter in a wet environment.
U.S. PAT. NO. 478,017
JAPAN PAT. NO. 1180870
CHINA PAT. NO. ZL02367250.1
Warnings and Safety symbols:

Caution refer to this manual before using the meter.

Dangerous voltages.

Meter is protected throughout by double insulation or

reinforced insulation.
Comply with IEC1010-1
When servicing, use only specified replacement parts.
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2. SPECIFICATIONS 2-2 Electrical Specifications
Accuracies are specified as:
2-1 General Information ±(...% of reading + ...digits) at 23℃ ±5℃,below 80% RH.
Environment conditions : ‰ Insulation Resistance
c Installation CategoriesⅢ 1000V
Range Resolution Accuracy Test Voltages
d Pollution Degree 2
e Altitude up to 2000 meters
40MΩ/400MΩ 250V+20% ~ -0%
f Indoor use only 3%+5
40MΩ: 10 KΩ (<1000M)
Safety Meets of IEC61010-1 and IEC61557 400MΩ/1000MΩ
400MΩ:100 KΩ 500V+20% ~ -0%
Display : Dual display, 3-3/4 Digital readout with analog bar /500V
4000MΩ: 10MΩ 5%+5
indication. 400MΩ/ 2000MΩ (>1000M)
1000V+20% ~ -0%
Sampling Rate : 2.5 sample/sec. /1000V
Manual data Memory and Read : Memory capacity 9 set. Analog Bar Graph 0 to 4000MΩ
Over Range Indicator : “ ” will be displayed. Nominal Current ≧ 1mA
Low Battery Indication :
The ( BT ) will be displayed when the battery voltage drop ‰ Resistance & Continuity (<40Ω)
below the operating voltage.
Max. open Circuit Overload
Operating Temperature and Humidity： Range Resolution Accuracy
Voltage Protection
0℃ to 50℃ (32℉ to 122℉) below 80% RH (noncondensing).
999.9Ω 0.1Ω 1%+2 3V 1000Vrms
Temperature Coefficient : 0.10 x (specified accuracy)/ ℃
Storage Temperature and Humidity :
-10℃ to 60℃ (14℉ to 140℉) below 70% RH (noncondensing)
Battery : 6 x 1.5V Size “AA” battery.
Fuse : 6mm x 32mm (0.25 x 1.25 inch), 0.5A 1000V, Fast Acting.
Dimensions : 235 (L) x 116 (W) x 54(H) mm ,
(9.3”L x 4.6”W x 2.1”H)
Weight : Approx. 520g (1.15 LB), include battery
Accessories : Test leads, 6pcs battery, Holster, operation manual.

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3. PARTS & CONTROLS c LCD display.
d MEM key : Manual data memory control key.
e LOCK key : Locks the test Insulation Resistance (MΩ).
a). Press and hold down TEST key, then press LOCK key, the
“ LOCK ” icon appears on the display.
COM V
b). In MΩ mode continuously applies the test voltage to the circuit to
be tested. The beeper sounds every 2 seconds to remind you
that you are in the LOCK mode.
c). Press Lock or TEST key again to exit the mode.
f READ key: Manual memory data reading control key.

g key: In Ω function, turns the test lead resistance

compensation ON.
Touch the probe tips together, then press key,
MEM VM
READ the icon appears on the display and the main
display indicates 0.0Ω.
M
V h TEST key :
a). Used for MΩ test functions.
b). Press and hold TEST key until the main display reading is stable.
i j ▼▲ keys : In READ mode, select the memory data location for
direct reading the data from the display.
k Rotary switch : To select a measurement function.
l Input terminals.

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4. BEFORE OPERATION

Warning
To avoid electrical shock remove test leads before opening case or
MEM VM battery cover. Do not operate with battery cover open.
READ DC To avoid electrical shock when performing resistance tests, remove
all power from the circuit to be measured.
To avoid electrical shock, first connect the test leads to the meter
inputs before you make connection to the circuit under test.
M To avoid electrical shock, do not touch test lead tips, test points or
terminals when pressing TEST.
4-1 How to connect test leads.
Connect the red test lead into the “ VΩ ” terminal and the black
lead into the “ COM ” terminal.

c Manual data memory and read location indicator. 4-2 Battery Check & Replacement

d Beeper symbol shows if beeper turned on in Ω function. 1). If battery power is not sufficient, LCD will display “ BT ”.
Replacement of 6 pcs new batteries, type 1.5V size “AA” is required.
e High voltage warning symbol flashes, if voltage ≧ 30V is present on the 2). Use a screw drive to unscrew the screw secured on battery cover.
probes. Take out the used batteries and replace 6 pcs new batteries.
f Resistance reading held from the last measurement in MΩ and Ω 3). Place back the battery cover and secure the screw.
function. 4-3 Auto-Power-Off
g Zero symbol is on if test leads are zeroed out. 1). The meter automatically turns off after 15 minutes of non-use.
2). To turn the meter back on, turn the rotary switch to OFF, then to
h Lock symbol is on if the TEST mode is locked in MΩ functions.
the desired function.
i Low battery symbol.
4-4 Test Leads Check
j Main display reading for all functions. Set the range select switch to the “Ω ” range. Connect the
k Analog bar graph displays resistance on a logarithmic scale and crocodile clips with the test lead tips, Clip alligator clips with lead
voltage on a linear scale. The value always tracks the main display. other. The indicator should read <0.5Ω. When the leads are not
connected the display will read infinity indicated by “－ －”. This
will ensure that test leads are under working condition.
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4-5 Manual Data Memory and Read Mode :
5. Ω RESISTANCE AND CONTINUITY MEASUREMENTS
1). Clear the manual memorized data
c Set the function switch to OFF position to turn off the meter. 1). Set the function switch to Ω position.
d Press and hold down "MEM" key, and turn on the meter. 2). Connect red test lead to “ VΩ ” terminal and black test lead to
When LCD shows "dEL" which means the manual memorized “ COM ” terminal.
data is erased. 3). Connect the probe to the circuit to be measured. Measure
2). Manual data memory voltage first to ensure that no haszardous voltage is present, then
switch to ohms.
c Press "MEM" key each time, one set of reading to will be
stored to the memory. At this moment, LCD will show the 4). Read the resistance value from the display. If the resistance is
"MEM" mark and the memory address number. Total memory approximately 40Ω or less, the meter will beep.
size is 9 sets.
d When the memory is full, LCD will show " 9 " memory address
number.
3). Read Manual memory data
6. MΩ INSULATION RESISTANCE MEASUREMENTS
c Press "READ" key to enter READ mode, the LCD will show
"READ" mark and the memory address number.
6-1 Measuring Insulation Resistance
d Press " " or " " key to select the desired memory address Measuring insulation resistance requires the application of
number data for display. potentially dangerous voltage to the circuit. This may include
e Press " READ " key again to exit this mode. exposed bonded metal work.
Before proceeding, ensure that the installation is correctly wired
and no personnel are endangered by any test.
1). Set the function switch to the desired MΩ test voltage position.
2). Connect red test lead to “ VΩ ” terminal and black test lead to
“ COM ” terminal.
3). The display will show “-----“ until the TEST button is pushed.
Press and hold the TEST key. The upper right display shows
the test voltage applied to the circuit under test. The main
display shows the resistance until a stable resistance reading is
displayed on the main display.
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4). Keeping the probes on the test points when release the TEST key.
The upper right display shows the measured resistance reading 7. POWER TOOLS AND SMALL APPLIANCES
and the circuit now discharges through the meter, while the This test would also apply to other similar equipment that has a line cord.
main display reading shows the decreasing voltage, keep the For double insulated power tools, one leads of megohmmeter to be
probe touched to test points until the circuit is completely connected to the housing. The other leads would be connected to some
discharged and the main display shows “-----“. metal part of the tool (e.g. chuck, blade).
The upper right display holds the resistance reading until a new Note: The switch of the device must be in the “ON” position and the main
test is started or a different function is selected. power should be disconnected.

6-2 Using the LOCK Function to Measure Insulation Resistance

The LOCK function holds the test voltage on the probes. Use
LOCK function to make long duration measurements, don’t need to
push and hold the TEST key.
1). Press and hold the TEST key, then press the LOCK key to enter
LOCK mode. In this mode, a potentially dangerous voltage is
continuously applied to the probes.
In this mode, if the probes are disconnected from the circuit, the
meter cannot discharge any potentially dangerous capacitive MOTORS
voltages left on the circuit. AC-Disconnect the motor from the line by disconnecting the wires at the
motor terminals or by opening the main switch. If the main switch is
Ensure that the circuit is de-energized before connecting the test used and the motor also has a starter then the starter must be held, by
probes. some means, in the “ON” position. In the latter case, the measured
2). Press LOCK or TEST key to disable the Lock function. resistance will include the resistance of the motor, wire and all other
components between the motor and the main switch. If a weakness is
indicated, the motor and other components should be checked
individually.
If the motor is disconnected at the motor terminals, connect one
megohmmeter lead to the grounded motor housing and the other lead to
one of the motor leads.
Disconnect the motor from the line. To test the brush rigging, field coils
and armature connect one megohmmeter lead to the grounded motor
housing and the other lead to the brush on the commutator.
If the resistance measurement indicates a weakness, raise the brushes
off the commutator and separately test the armature, field coils and
brush rigging by connecting one megohmmeter lead to each of them
 individually, leaving the other connected to the grounded motor housing. 3). Press TEST key, the display should indicate approximately 0.5Ω, if the
The above also applies to DC Generators. display reads OL, replace the fuse as described next and test again.
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8-2 Replace the Fuse
Warning
To avoid electric shock, personal injury or damage to the meter, use
only the specified fuse.
1). Set the function switch to OFF position.
2). Disconnect test leads from any power source.
3). Place the meter face down on a nonabrasive surface and loosen the
four screws.
4). Take off the bottom cover.
5). Remove the fuse, replace with a new fuse.
6). Place the bottom cover on and secure the four screws.
CABLES 7). Test the fuse (refer 8-1 Testing the Fuse).
Disconnect the cable from power. Also disconnect opposite end to avoid
errors of any leakage from other equipment. Check each conductor to
ground and /or lead source by connecting one megohmmeter lead to a
ground and /or lead source and the other megohmmeter lead to each of the 9. BATTERY REPLACEMENT
conductors in turn. Check insulation resistance between conductors by
connecting megohmmeter leads to conductors in pairs. 1). Set the function switch to OFF position.
2). Disconnect test leads from any power source.
3). Place the meter face down on a nonabrasive surface and loosen the
two screws.
4). Take off the battery cover.
5). Remove the battery, replace with six new batteries.
6). Place the battery cover on and secure the two screws.

10. MAINTENANCE & CLEANING

Maintenance & Clearing :
8. FUSE CHECK & REPLACEMENT 1). Repairs or servicing not covered in this manual should only be
performed by qualified personnel.
8-1 Testing the Fuse
1). Set the function switch to LoΩ position. 2). Periodically wipe the case with a dry cloth.
Do not use abrasives or solvents on this instrument.
2). Connect the test leads to the input terminals and short then together.
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WARRANTY
Congratulations! Your new instrument has been quality
crafted according to quality standards and contains quality
components and workmanship. It has been inspected for
proper operation of all of its functions and tested by qualified
factory technicians according to the long-established
standards of our company.
Your instrument has a limited warranty against defective
materials and/or workmanship for one year from the date of
purchase provided that, in the opinion of the factory, the
instrument has not been tampered with or taken apart.
Should your instrument fail due to defective materials,
and/or workmanship during this one-year period, a no
charge repair or replacement will be made to the
original purchaser. Please have your dated bill of sale,
which must identify the instrument model number and
serial number and call the number listed below: Miramar, FL
Repair Department Phone: 954-499-5400
ATP – Amprobe, TIF, Promax Fax: 954-499-5454
Miramar, FL www.Amprobe.com
Phone: 954-499-5400
800-327-5060
Fax: 954-499-5454
Website: www.Amprobe.com
Please obtain an RMA number before returning product
for repair.
Outside the U.S.A. the local representative will assist you.
Above limited warranty covers repair and replacement of
instrument only and no other obligation is stated or implied.
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