AVO®415

TRMS Digital Multimeter

with VFD Measurement

„ Safety rated CAT III 1000 V, CAT IV 600 V

„ True RMS AC current and voltage
„ High resolution 6000 count display
„ Frequency up to 10 MHz
„ Resistance, continuity and diode
measurements
„ Current measurement to 10 A
„ Variable Frequency Drive (VFD)
voltage measurement
„ 100 mF capacitance range
„ Bright back-light display
„ IP67 Dust-proof and waterproof rated
„ Designed and tested to withstand
a 2 m (6.6 ft) drop

DESCRIPTION allows precision and speed on the job. Large backlit

The AVO415 multimeter is for professional electricians, display provides ease of interpreting results in any
technicians, service personnel and engineers that require location. The durable housing provides protection from
high reliability, build quality and performance in a 2 m drop and to meets environmental IP67 rating.
compact, tough design. Suitable for applications where
more than the basic digital multimeter functions are
„ Safety rated CAT III 1000 V, CAT IV 600 V
needed.
„ True RMS AC current and voltage
The AVO415 is a True RMS digital multimeter with
variable frequency drive VDF voltage measurement. With „ Measure frequency up to 100 MHz
a 6000 count high resolution display, IP67 rating for wet
„ Resistance, continuity and diode measurements
and dusty environments, and a CAT III 1000 V,
CAT IV 600 V safety rating, it is designed for use in the „ 100 mF capacitance range
most demanding applications. „ Bright backlit display
„ High resolution 6000 counts LCD
FEATURES
„ AC/DC current measurement to 10 A
A built in Low Pass filter and VFD voltage measurements,
allow fast diagnosis and speedy fault finding. The „ IP67 (dustproof and waterproof) rating
inclusion of a Type K thermocouple, the AVO415 can „ Designed and tested to withstand a 2 m (6.6 ft) drop
capture temperature measurements, without needing to
carry a separate instrument.
APPLLICATION
Suitable for a wide range of applications when testing to
The AVO415 provides Min/Max/REL readings and
determine voltage, current, frequency, diode, capacitance,
measures frequency, capacitance, resistance, and diode.
resistance and, with the included Type K thermocouple,
It also comes with continuity function featuring buzzer
temperature measurement. The multimeter combines
to provide audio feedback. The Diode function allows
a range of features, precise measurements, and quality
forward/reverse bias testing of diode and semiconductor
construction into a tool of exceptional value. Ideal for
junctions. Fast auto ranging or manual range selection
plant engineer / Industrial electricians working with

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VSD’s or in harsh enlivenments like cement plants, food ≤1.5 at 1000 V.
processing, chemical processing, steel factory and mining. AC response True RMS
AC True RMS The term stands for “Root-Mean-
Specifications Square,” which represents the
Accuracy is specified for 1 year after calibration, at operating method of calculation of the
temperatures of 18 °C to 28 °C, with relative humidity at voltage or current value. Average
0 % to 90 %. Accuracy specifications take the form of: responding multimeters are
calibrated to read correctly only on
±([% of Reading] + [Counts])
sine waves, and they will read
Sp inaccurately on non-sine wave or
Maximum voltage between any terminal and earth distorted signals. True rms meters
ground 1000 V read accurately on either type of
signal.
F1 Fuse Protection for A inputs
10 A, 1000 V, 30 kA ACV bandwidth 45 Hz to 1 kHz
F2 Fuse Protection for mA input Overrange indication OL is displayed
800 mA, 1000 V, 30 kA Auto power OFF 15 minutes (approximately) with
Battery Type 9 V Alkaline, NEDA 1604A/IEC 6LR61) disable feature
Display 6000 counts, backlit liquid crystal Polarity Automatic (no indication for
positive); Minus (-) sign for negative
Altitude 2000 m maximum.
Operating temperature 5 °C to +40 °C (41 °F to 104 °F) Low battery indication “ “ Battery low warning.
Storage temperature -20 °C to +60 °C (-4 °F to 140 °F) Measurement Rate 2 times per second
Operating humidity Max 80% up to 31 °C (87 °F)
decreasing linearly to 50% at 40 °C AC voltage 45 Hz to 1 kHz
(104 °F).
Range Resolution Accuracy ±(% of
Storage humidity 50% at 40 °C (104 °F) reading + digits)
Size (H x W x D) 180 mm x 82 mm x 55 mm 60.00 mV 0.01 mV ±(0.9% + 9)
Weight 397 g without battery 600.0 mV 0.1 mV
427 g with battery
6.000 V 0.001 V
Safety IEC 61010-1: Pollution Degree 2 ±(0.8% + 3)
IEC 61010-2-033: CAT IV 600 V, 60.00 V 0.01 V
CAT III 1000 V 600.0 V 0.1 V
EMC IEC 61326-1: 1000 V 1V ±(0.8% + 8)
Portable Electromagnetic All AC voltage ranges are specified from 5% of range to
Environment, 100% of range.
CISPR 11: Group 1, Class A,
IEC 61326-2-2 Enclosure AC voltage bandwidth: 45 Hz to 1 kHz (Sine);
Double moulded, IP67 rating 50/60 Hz (All wave).
Shock (drop test) 6.5 feet (2 meters)
Continuity check Audible signal will sound if the VFD
resistance is less than 50 Ω (approx.), 50 to 700 V 0.1 V/1 V ±(0.4% + 3 digits)
test current <0.35 mA
Diode test Test current of 0.9 mA maximum,
open circuit voltage DC voltage
3.2 V DC typical Range Resolution Accuracy
PEAK Captures peaks > 1 ms 60.00 mV 0.01 mV ±(0.9% + 9 digits)
Temperature sensor Requires type K thermocouple 600.0 mV 0.1 mV
Input impedance > 10 MΩ V DC and >10 MΩ V AC 6.000 V 0.001 V ±(0.5% + 5 digits)
Crest factor ≤3 at full scale up to 500 V, 60.00 V 0.01 V
decreasing linearly to
600.0 V 0.1 V ±(0.6% + 6 digits)
1000 V 1V

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Frequency (electronic)
AC current 45 Hz to 1 kHz Range Resolution Accuracy
Range Resolution Accuracy 9.999 Hz 0.001 Hz
600.0 µA 0.1 µA 99.99 Hz 0.01 Hz
6000 µA 1 µA 999.9 Hz 0.1 Hz
±(1.5% + 3 digits)
60.00 mA 0.01 mA 9.999 kHz 0.001 kHz ±(0.1% + 4 digits)
600.0 mA 0.1 mA 99.99 kHz 0.01 kHz
6.000 A 0.001 A 999.9 kHz 0.1 kHz
±(2.0% + 3 digits)
10.00 A 0.01 A 9.999 MHz 0.001 MHz

10 A: 30 sec max with reduced accuracy. Sensitivity: 0.8 V RMS min. at 20% to 80% duty
cycle and <100 kHz: 5 Vrms min at
All AC current ranges are specified from 5% of range to 100%
20% to 80% duty cycle and
of range.
>100 kHz.
AC current bandwidth: 45 Hz to 1 kHz (Sine);
50/60 Hz (All wave). 10.00 - 1 kHz 0.01 Hz ±0.5% reading

Amps input burden voltage (typical): mA input ~3.8 mV/A, A Sensitivity AC mV Range (>100 mV),
input ~30 mV/A. AC V Range (6% Range);
6000 µA / 600 mA / 10.00 A Range
(6% Range);
DC current
600 µA / 60.00 mA / 6.000 A Range
Range Resolution Accuracy
(> 60% Range)
600.0 µA 0.1 µA
Pulse width: 100 µs -100 ms:
6000 µA 1 µA
±(1.0% + 3 digits) Frequency: 5 Hz to 150 kHz
60.00 mA 0.01 mA
600.0 mA 0.1 mA
Duty cycle
6.000 A 0.001 A
±(1.5% + 3 digits) Range Resolution Accuracy
10.00 A 0.01 A
0.1 to 99.90% 0.01% ± (1.2% reading
+ 2 digits)
Resistance Pulse width: 100 µs – 100 ms,
Range Resolution Accuracy Frequency: 5 Hz to 150 kHz

600.0 Ω 0.1 Ω ±(1.0% + 2 digits)

6.000 kΩ 0.001 kΩ Temperature (K Type thermocouple)
60.00 kΩ 0.01 kΩ ±(0.8% + 2 digits) Range Resolution Accuracy

600.0 kΩ 0.1 kΩ -40 to 1000 °C 1 °C ±(3.0%

-40 to 1832 °F 1 °F + 3 °C / 5 °F digits)
6.000 MΩ 0.001 MΩ ±(1.2% + 2 digits)
(Probe accuracy not
60.00 MΩ 0.01 MΩ ±(1.0% + 5 digits) included)

NOTE : Accuracy specifications consist of two

Capacitance elements:
Range Resolution Accuracy
„ (%reading) - This is the accuracy of the measurement circuit
99.99 nF* 0.01 nF ±(5.0% + 20 digits)
„ (+digits) - This is the accuracy of the analogue to digital
999.9 nF 0.1 nF
converter.
9.999 µF 0.001 µF
±(4.0% + 5 digits) NOTE : Accuracy is stated at 18 to 28 °C (65 to 83 °F)
99.99 µF 0.01 µF
and less than 75% RH.
999.9 µF 0.1 µF
9.999 mF 0.001 mF
±10% reading
99.99 mF 0.01 mF
*<99.99 nF not specified

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Safety
This instrument is intended for origin of installation use and are
protected by double insulation per 61010-1:2010 +A1:2019
Safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement,
control, and laboratory use to Measurement connection:
CAT III 1,000 V and CAT IV 600 V; Pollution Degree 2.
The instrument also meets EN (IEC) 61010-2-033:2021
+A11:2021, particular requirements for hand-held multimeters
and other meters, 61010-031:2015, Safety requirements for
hand-held probe assemblies for electrical measurement and test,
EN 62479: 2010 Assessment of the compliance of low power
electronic and electrical equipment with the basic restrictions
related to human exposure to electromagnetic fields
(10 MHz to 300 GHz); and EN 50663: 2017 Generic standard
for assessment of low power electronic and electrical equipment
related to human exposure restrictions for electromagnetic fields
(10 MHz - 300 GHz).

ORDERING INFORMATION
Description Part number
AVO415 Multimeter 1015-652
Included Accessories
1 m 4 mm non-fused, right angle connector test leads* (x2)
4 mm exposed metal Probes* (x2)
Exposed tip probes for CAT II probing (x2)
Red and black crocodile clips*
K-type multimeter adapter
K-type thermocouple lead
Soft case
4 mm cap plugs (x2)
User guide
1x 9 V, NEDA 1604S/IEC 6F22

*Ratings: Double insulated, CAT III 1000 V, CAT IV 600 V, 10 A max

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