sanwa PC5000a Digital Multimeter
The sanwa PC5000a is a handheld digital multimeter designed for professional and precise electrical measurement. In a compact, rugged housing, this meter delivers clean, stable readings with a high-resolution display and a fast‑response bar graph. The unit supports both automatic and manual ranging, ensuring flexibility across applications. With built-in protections and a sealed chassis, it offers durability and safety for field use. The user interface is intuitive, featuring a rotary switch and dedicated buttons to manage live hold, peak capture, relative measurement, and logic frequency functions.
True‑RMS circuitry ensures accurate readings for both AC and AC+DC signals, while a clear bar graph provides a visual trend indication. Data hold and auto power‑off features help conserve battery life during long work sessions. The meter includes a low‑battery indicator and audible alerts for key measurements, and its compact size coupled with a holster and probe holders makes it easy to carry. For added versatility, the PC5000a interfaces with PCs via optional cables.
Overall, the PC5000a is a high‑precision, reliable tool for electrical diagnostics, designed to support a wide range of measurement needs in a durable and user‑friendly package.
Features:
- Safety compliance with IEC 61010 and sealed fire‑retardant housing.
- Fuse‑protected current inputs.
- True‑RMS for both AC and AC+DC measurements.
- High-resolution bar graph and display updates at 5 times/sec (bar graph at 60 Hz).
- Memory modes: MAX/MIN recording, peak Capture mode, Data Hold, Relative measurement.
- Auto/manual ranging with selectable 500,000-count mode.
- RS‑232C/USB connectivity (with optional cable).
- Auto power‑off with override option.
- Audible buzzer for continuity/Error + low‑battery warning.
- Resistance of test leads automatically compensated.
Specifications:
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Display resolution | 500,000 counts (DCV/freq), 50,000 counts otherwise |
| Sampling rate | 5 samples/sec (readings), bargraph at 60 Hz |
| Resolution | 0.001 mV, 0.01 µA, 10 mΩ, 1 mHz, 10 pF |
| Accuracy (DCV) | ±0.03 % + 2 digits |
| ACV accuracy | ±0.08 % + 60 digits |
| DCA accuracy | ±0.10 % + 2 digits |
| ACA accuracy | ±1.0 % + 4 digits |
| Resistance accuracy | ±0.10 % + 6 digits |
| Capacitance accuracy | ±0.8 % + 3 digits |
| Frequency accuracy | ±0.002 % + 4 digits (5 Hz–200 kHz) |
| TTL frequency range | 5 Hz–2 MHz, ±0.002 % + 4 digits |
| Duty ratio | 0.1 %–99.99 %, ±3 digits/kHz |
| dBm range | –11.76 to +54.25 dBm (600 Ω), ±0.25 dB + 2 digits |
| 4–20 mA display | 4 mA=0 %, 20 mA=100 %, ±25 digits |
| Diode test voltage | 3.5 V |
| Continuity buzzer threshold | 20–120 Ω |
| Auto power‑off | Idle after ~17 min (cancelable) |
| Power | 9 V battery (6LF22), life ≈120 h |
| Safety rating | Cat IV 600 V / Cat III 1000 V |
| Operating/environment | Sealed, fire‑retardant, indoor use |
Applications:
- Measurement of weak‑current circuits.
- Circuit analysis.
- Small communication equipment.
- Electrical home appliances.
- Lighting voltage.
- Various battery types.
Package Contents:
- 1x Test leads
- 2x Crocodile clamps
- 1x Rubber protective cover
- 1x 9 V battery
- 1x Instruction manual
