The AEMC Instruments 6529 is a low cost 1000V hand-held instrument that offers Multimeter functions as well as Megohmmeter functions. This model is created for the commercial, industrial and contractor markets and is simple to use. It’s priced at a point tailored to contractors and independent electricians that need to check the quality of insulation as well as perform basic electrical measurements.
It is a True Megohmmeter® in compliance with IEC 61010 and is designed with features and functions for use in the field:
- lightweight
- compact
- rugged
- easy to handle, even when wearing gloves.
| AC/DC Voltage Measurement | |
| Range | 700VAC and 700VAC+DC |
| Accuracy | DC: ± (1% R + 1ct) AC+DC: ± (1.2% R + 1ct) |
| Resolution | 1V |
| Frequency Range | DC & 30 to 440Hz |
| Input Impedance | 25MΩ |
| Insulation Measurement | |
| Test Voltage / Resistance Range | 50V: 0.010 MΩ to 420.0MΩ 100V: 0.020 MΩ to 420.0MΩ 250V: 0.050MΩ to 4200MΩ 500V: 0.100MΩ to 4200MΩ 1000V: 0.20MΩ to 11.00GΩ |
| Measurement Accuracy | 4MΩ/40MΩ/400MΩ: ± (1.5% R + 10ct) 4.2GΩ: ± (4% R + 10ct) 11GΩ: ± (10% R + 10ct) (1000V range) |
| Continuity Measurement | |
| Ranges | 0 to 40Ω (200mA test current ≤2Ω) |
| Accuracy | 1.2% R + 3ct |
| Resolution max | 0.01Ω |
| Leads compensation | Up to 5Ω |
| Threshold | Audible signal triggered Selectable ≤1 or 2Ω |
| Resistance Measurement | |
| Range | 0 to 420kΩ (Auto ranging) |
| Accuracy | ± (1.2%R + 3ct) |
| Resolution max | 0.1Ω |
| General Features | |
| Time test | 1 second to 39.59 minutes selectable |
| DAR – PI | Default: DAR 30-secs and 1mn and PI 1 and 10mn (User Adjustable) |
| Display | LCD with backlight |
| Power Supply | Six AA batteries (NEDA 15A or IEC LR6) |
| Battery Life 5s ON, 25s OFF | >2000 measurement in MΩ, >300h in V AC/DC, >6000 measurement in Continuity Test |
| Protection | Fast fuse 200mA 1000A 10kA (6.3 x 32mm) |
| Dimensions | 8.54 x 3.54 x 2.44” (217 x 90 x 62mm) |
| Weight | 1.68 lbs (760g) |
| Altitude Operating | 2000m |
| Operating Temperature | 14° to +122°F (-10° to +50°C), 90% RH |
| Storage Temperature | -40° to +140°F (-40° to +60°C) |
| IP Rating | IP 40 with leads connected |
| Safety Compliance | IEC/EN 61010-1, 600V CAT IV,  |
Unique to AEMC
A relative measurement function called DMR, unique to AEMC, provides the capability to compare measurements to a known reference quickly recognizing potential problems. It includes Megohmmeter DAR and PI ratio test functions. Multimeter functions include AC/DC voltage, resistance, continuity.
