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Voltage
AC and DC, 6.000 V, 60.00 V and 600.0 V ranges; DC accuracy ±(0.5% + 3 digits) at 6 V
AC/DC current
400.0 µA and 2000 µA ranges, ±(1.2% + 3 digits) DC at 2000 µA
Resistance
600.0 Ω to 6.000 MΩ, ±(1.0% + 4 digits) on the mid ranges
Capacitance
100.0 nF to 2000 µF, ±(3.5% + 6 digits)
Frequency
10.00 Hz to 30.00 kHz, ±(0.5% + 4 digits)
VolTect non-contact voltage
Built-in electric-field detection of AC voltage
AutoTect
Automatically selects AC V, DC V or resistance based on the test point
Display
6000 count, updates 5 per second nominal, large digits with unit icons
Overload protection
600 V DC and AC RMS; transient protection to 4 kV
Safety
CAT II 600 V, CAT III 300 V, Pollution Degree 2, Class 2; UL listed (cULus, EN61010-1)
Power
One 3 V CR2032 button cell; auto power off after 3 minutes idle
Size and weight
113 × 53 × 10.2 mm (about 3/8 in thick), approximately 78 g (under 3 oz)
What's included
PM55A and carrying case with battery installed, per the maker's page
Test leads
Red and black leads permanently attached

Record checked 2026-11-05.

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Auto-ranging 6000-count pocket meter measuring AC/DC voltage, resistance and capacitance, with an added volt-stick LED indicator.

Amprobe PM55A auto-ranging pocket multimeter

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Specifications checked November 5, 2026. Full product details

Amprobe PM55A Pocket Multimeter with VolTect Non-Contact Voltage Detection

A credit-card-sized pocket digital multimeter with permanently attached test leads that measures AC and DC voltage to 600 V, microamps to 2000 µA, resistance, capacitance and frequency, plus built-in non-contact voltage detection.

Which version should you buy?

Selected package: Amprobe PM55A auto-ranging pocket multimeter.

Selected package

  • Amprobe PM55A auto-ranging pocket multimeter

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    Model: PM55A

    What differs
    Auto-ranging 6000-count pocket meter measuring AC/DC voltage, resistance and capacitance, with an added volt-stick LED indicator.
    Best for
    Checking outlets, low-voltage wiring and small electronics without carrying a full-size meter.

Related models and generations

These are different products. Check their specifications separately.

  • Amprobe PM51A pocket multimeter Model: PM51A

    Manual-ranging, fewer functions and a lower count; the maker positions it as the simpler sibling of the PM55A.

    Basic DC voltage and continuity checks on a tight budget.

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Watch out

  • PM55A vs PM51A: the PM55A is auto-ranging with more functions; the PM51A needs manual range selection.
  • The PM55A volt-stick glows near live AC voltage even when the leads are not connected.

Why people pick it

  • Measures microamps on 400 µA and 2000 µA ranges, which most pocket meters cannot, per the manual's spec table
  • Full CAT II 600 V / CAT III 300 V rating and UL listing in a shirt-pocket body, per Amprobe
  • AutoTect picks volts or ohms automatically, and VolTect adds non-contact voltage detection without a second tool
  • 3/8 in thick and under 3 oz with permanently attached leads, so there is nothing to lose

Know before you buy

  • Current tops out at 2000 µA: no milliamp or amp ranges, so it cannot measure load current
  • Average sensing, not true RMS, so AC readings of non-sine waveforms lose accuracy
  • No backlight or PC connection is listed in the specs
  • 600 V ceiling and CAT III limited to 300 V: fine for appliances and electronics, not for distribution work

Full specifications

VoltageAC and DC, 6.000 V, 60.00 V and 600.0 V ranges; DC accuracy ±(0.5% + 3 digits) at 6 V
AC/DC current400.0 µA and 2000 µA ranges, ±(1.2% + 3 digits) DC at 2000 µA
Resistance600.0 Ω to 6.000 MΩ, ±(1.0% + 4 digits) on the mid ranges
Capacitance100.0 nF to 2000 µF, ±(3.5% + 6 digits)
Frequency10.00 Hz to 30.00 kHz, ±(0.5% + 4 digits)
VolTect non-contact voltageBuilt-in electric-field detection of AC voltage
AutoTectAutomatically selects AC V, DC V or resistance based on the test point
Display6000 count, updates 5 per second nominal, large digits with unit icons
Overload protection600 V DC and AC RMS; transient protection to 4 kV
SafetyCAT II 600 V, CAT III 300 V, Pollution Degree 2, Class 2; UL listed (cULus, EN61010-1)
PowerOne 3 V CR2032 button cell; auto power off after 3 minutes idle
Size and weight113 × 53 × 10.2 mm (about 3/8 in thick), approximately 78 g (under 3 oz)
What's includedPM55A and carrying case with battery installed, per the maker's page
Test leadsRed and black leads permanently attached

From manufacturer documentation, checked November 5, 2026. Spotted an error? Tell us.

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Max voltage
600 V
Display counts
6,000 counts
Specifications & conditions
Safety rating
CAT III 600V
Max current
10 A

A palm-size 6,000-count multimeter rated CAT III 600V that measures AC and DC voltage and current to 600 V and 10 A, plus resistance, capacitance, frequency and duty cycle; it is not True RMS.

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