Table of Contents

Title
Overview
Unpacking In pection
Safety Information
Rule For Safe Operation
International Electrical ymbol
The Meter Structure
Rotary Switch
Functional Buttons
Di play Symbol
Mea urement Range
A. Selecting a Measurement Range
B. Manual Ranging and utorangi ng
Mea urement Operation
A. DC Voltage Mea urement
B. AC Voltage Mea urement
Mea uring Resistance
D. Testi ng for ontinuity
E. Te ting Diodes
F. Capacitance Measurement
G. Frequency Mea urement
H. Measuring Duty Cycle
-. I. Temperature Mea urement
(Model UT60C/ T60E)
J. DC or A Current Measurement
Operation of Hold Mode
The Use of Relative Value Mode
The POWER Button
The BLUE Butt on
Turning on the Di pl ay Backlight
Sleep Mode (Model UT60B/ T60
en era I Specifications
Accuracy Specification
A. DC Voltage
B. AC Voltage
Re istance
D. Continui ty Test
E. Diode Te t
F. Capacitance
G. Frequency & Duty ycle
H. Temperature (Model UT60C/UT60E)
I. D urrenl
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J. AC Current
Maintenance
A. General Service
B. Testing lhe Fuses
C. Replacing the Battery
D. Replacing the Fuses
RS232C Serial Port (Model UT60E)
A. RS232C Port Cabl e
B. Setting of RS232 Serial Ports
C. System Requirements for
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P. 33
P. 33
Installing the UT60E Interface Program P. 33
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Overview
This Operating Manual covers information on safety and
cauti ons. Pl ease read the relevant information carefull y and
observe all the Warnings and Notes trictly.
.&.warning
To avoid electric shock or personal injury read the 'Safety
Information" and "Rules for Safety Operation" carefully
before using the Meter.
Digital Multimeter Model UT60B, UT60C and UT60E
(hereafter referred to as "the Meter") has autorange and manual
range options with maximum reading 3999. The encl osure
strncture de ign adopted advanced "co-inj ection" technique in
order to provide sufficient insulation.
In addition to the conventional measuring functions , there is a
RS232C standard serial port equipped with Model UT60E for
ea y connection with computer to reali ze macro recording and
monitoring and capture of transient dynami c data, di pl aying
change of waveform during the measurement, providing data
and evidence to engi neering techni cians for cientific research.
This is also a hi ghl y applied di gital multimeter of good
perfonnance with fu ll overload protection and backli ght
function. Model UT60E also ha trne m1s reading for AC
voltage and AC cu1Tent measurements.
Except where noted, the descriptions and instructions in thi s
Operat ing Manual apply to all Model T608/ UT60C/UT60E.
Unl ess otherwise identifi ed, all fi gure show the Model UT60B.
Unpacking Inspection
4 Model UT60C/UT60E: Point I piece
Safety Information
Thi Meter complies with the ta ndard IEC6 1010: in polluti on
degree 2, overvoltage category (CAT. ll IOOOV, CAT. 111 600V)
and doubl e insulati on.
AT 11 : Local level, appli ance, PORTABLE EQUIPME T etc.,
with small er transient voltage overvoltages than CAT. 111
AT 111 : Di stributi on level, fixed install ati on, with small er
transient overvoltages than AT. IV
Use the Meter onl y as specifi ed in this operating manual,
othe1wise the protecti on provided by the Meter may be
impaired.
In thi s manual, a Warning identifi es conditi on and acti on that
pose hazard to the u er, or may damage the Meter or the
equipment under test.
A Note identi fies the informati on that user hould pay attenti on
on.
Internati onal elecrri cal symbols used on the Meter and in thi
Operating Manual are explai ned on page 8.

Rules For Safe Operation
.&.warning
To avoid possible electric shock or personal injury, and to
avoid possible damage to the Meter or to the equipment
under test, adhere to the following rules:
Before using the Meter inspect the case. Do not use the
Meter if it is damaged or the case (or part of the case) is
removed. Look for cracks or missing plastic. Pay
attention to the insulation around the connectors.
Inspect the test leads for damaged insulation or exposed
metal. Check the test leads for continuity. Replace
damaged test leads with identical model number or
electrical specifications before using the Meter.
Do not apply more than the rated voltage, as marked on
the Meter, between the terminals or between any
terminal and grounding.
The rotary switch should be placed in the right position
and no any changeover of range shall be made during
measurement is conducted to prevent damage of the
Meter.
When the Meter working at an effective voltage over 60V
in DC or 30V rms in AC, special care should be taken for
'- there is danger of electric shock.
Use the proper terminals, function, and range for your
measurements.
Do not use or store the Meter in an environment of high
temperature, humidity, explosive, inflammable and
strong magnetic field. The performance of the Meter
may deteriorate after dampened.
When using the test leads, keep your fingers behind the
finger guards.
Disconnect circuit power and discharge all high-voltage
capacitors before testing resistance, continuity, diodes,
current, or capacitance.
Before measuring current, check the Meter's fuses and
turn off power to the circuit before connecting the Meter
to the circuit.
Replace the battery as soon as the battery indicator
11
Q
11
appears. With a low battery, the Meter mi ght produce
false readings that can lead to electric shock and
personal injury.
Remove test lead, t.emperature probe, RS232C interface
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cable and test clip from the Meter and turn the Meter
power off before opening the Meter case.
When servicing the Meter, use only the same model
number or identical electrical specifications replacement
parts.
The internal circuit of the Meter shall not be altered at
will to avoid damage of the Meter and any accident.
oft cloth and mild detergent shonld be used to clean the
surface of the Meter when servicing. No abrasive and
solvent should be used to prevent the surface of the Meter
from corrosion, damage and accident.
The Meter is suitable for indoor use.
Under the environment with high (+/-4kV) electrostatic
discharge, the Meter may not be operated as normal
condition. The user may require resetting the Meter.
Please take out the battery when it is not being used for a
prolonged period to avoid damages to the Meter.
Please constantly check the battery as it may leak when it
has been using for some time, replace the battery as soon
as leaking appears. A leaking battery will damage the Meter.
International Electrical Symbols
~
AC (Alternating
a
Deficiency of Built-In
Current) Battery

DC (Direct Current)

Continui ty Test
-
AC or DC
....
Di ode
~
~
Groundi ng
~
Capacitance Test
l!!J
Doubl e Insul ated
e
Fu e
~
Warning. Refer to the
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Conforn1s to Standards
Operating Manual of European Un ion
The Meter Structure (see figure I )
CD LCD Di splay
Q) Functional Buttons
Q) Rotary Switch
@) HzVQ input Tem1inal :
Input for voltage, frequency/duty cycle, res istance, diode,
continui ty and capacitance measurements.
@ COM Input Terminal :
- Return tem1inal for all mea urements.
@ Model UT60B: AmA Input Terminal:
Input for 0. I A to 400.0mA current measwement .
Model UT60C/UT60E: AmA
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C Input Terminal:
Input for 0. 1 A to 400.0mA current measurements and
temperature testing.
(J) lOA Input Terminal:
Input for 0.00 I A to I O.OOA current mea urement .
Rotary Switch
Below table indicated for infom1ation about the rotary wi tch
positions.
Rotary
witch
Function
Position
v- D voltage measurement range from 400.0mV to
lOOOV or
AC voltage measurement range from 4.000V to
750.0V.
>i++-rni-
I) Continui ty test.
*
Diode test.
Q Resistance measurement range from 400.0Q
to40.00MQ.
Capacitance te t range from 40.00nF to
100.0F .
c Model UT60C/UT60E: Temperature in celsius
from -40' C - 1 oooc.
Hz Frequency measurement range from I O.OOHz to
10.00MHz.
A- A or D current mea urement range from
400.0uA to 4000uA.
mA:::::: AC or DC current measurement range from
40.00mA to 400.0mA.
A-
AC or DC current measurement range from
4.000A to I O.OOA.
I
Functional Buttons (1)
Below table indicated for information about the functional
button operations.
Button Measuring Operation Performed
Function
POWER Any rotary Turn the power on and off.
switch
position
v:::::: Switches between AC and D
voltage; the Meter beep . DC i
default.

Model UT60B: Switches between

continuity and diode and re istance
measurements; the Meter beeps.
Re i tance is default.
Model UT60C/UT60E: witches
between continuity and diode and
resi stance and capacitance
0
mea urements; the Meter beeps.
Resistance is default.
(BLUE)
A:::::: witches between AC and DC
current range from 400.0 A to
4000 A; the Meter beep . DC is

default.
mA=:: Switches between AC and DC
current range from 40.00mA to
400.0mA; the Meter beeps. DC i
default.
A:::::: Switches between AC and DC
current range 4.000A to
1 O.OOA; the Meter beeps. D is
default.
Di sable Sleep Mode feature.
I
Functional Buttons (2)
Any rotary Press RANGE to enter the
switch manual ranging mode; the Meter
position beeps.
except Hz Manuall y selecting a range causes
the Meter to exit the Hold and REL
RANGE modes.
Press RANGE to step through
the ranges avail able for the
selected function; the Meter beeps.
Pre sand hold RANGE for 2
seconds to return to autoranging;
the Meter beeps.
Hz
I . Press to start the frequency
counter; the Meter beeps.
2. Press again to enter duty cycle
mode; the Meter beeps.
3. Press again to return to the
Hz %
frequency counter mode; the Meter
beeps.
V:::::, A::::: ,
I. Press to start the frequency
mA::::: or
counter; the Meter beeps.
A:::::
2. Press again to enter duty cycle
mode; the Meter beeps.
3. Press again to return to the
previous measurement mode; the
Meter beeps.
Any rotary Press REL d to enter
switch
and exi t the REL mode in any
REL
position
measuring mode except in
except Hz
frequency/duty cycle; the Meter
beeps.
.-.ou:{B
Any rotary Press HOLD l!:!J to enter and exit
switch
the Hold mode in any mode, the
position Meter beeps.
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Display Symbols (1)
(see figure 2)
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%1:1 CJ oc
II
TRMS fJ!IIil RS232C
- 1:11:1 1:1 1:1
-!>I- )
1-11 kMQ
12 - 16
17
AcLJ.Lr.Lr.Lr
nFHz
Lf L
18
(figure 2)
Number Symbol Meaning
(!) AC Indi cator for AC voltage or current .
Model UT60B/UT60C: The di splayed value
is the mean value.
Model UT60E: The di spl ayed value is the
true rms value.
@ TRMS The Model UT60E: Indi cator for true rms
value.
Q)

The Meter is in the auto range mode in
whi ch the Meter automatically selects the
range with the best resolution.
@ Data output. It is always on the LCD, but
data output is onl y in progress when the
Meter is connected to the computer via the
included RS232C Interface Cable.
(5) O/ o Percent: Used for duty cycle measurements.

Cl Data hold is active.
(j) d The REL is on to display the present value
minus the stored value.
a
The battery is low.
..6. Warning To avoid fa lse r eadings,
which could lead to possible electric shock
or personal injury, replace the battery as
soon as the battery indicator aooears.

oc
Centi grade. The unit of temperature.
cm
-1>1- Test of di ode
Q.D
l) The continui ty buzzer is on.
n
Display Symbol (1)
(see figure 2)
Q,kQ, Q: Ohm. The unit of re i lance.
MQ kQ: kilohm. I x I 0
3
or I OOO ohms.
MQ: Megaohm. I x I 0
6
or 1,000,000 ohms.
F, F, F: Farad. The unit of capacitance.
nF F: Microfarad. I x I o-
6
or 0.00000 I
nF: farad .
anofarad. I x I 0-
9
or 0.00000000 I
farads .
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Hz, Hz: Hertz. The unit of frequency in
kHz cycle I econd.
MHz kHz: Ki lohertz. I x I 0
3
or I ,OOO hertz.
MHz: Megahertz. I x I 0
6
or 1,000,000
hertz.
V, mV V: Volts. The unit of voltage.
mV Millivolt. I x I 0-
3
or 0.00 I volts.
A, mA, A: Ampere (amp ). The unit of current.
~ I
mA: Milliamp. I x 10-
3
or0.001 amperes.
A: Microamp. Ix I o-
6
or 0.00000 I
amperes.
QJ
-
Indicates negative reading.
@ OL The input alue is too large forth selected
range.
Measurement Ranges (1)
A measurement range determines the highe t value the Meter
can mea ure. Most Meter functions have more than one range.
See "Accuracy pecitications."
A. electing a Measurement Range
Being in the right measurement range is important :
If the range is too low for the input, the Meter display OL to
indicate an overload.
lfthe ra nge i too hi gh, the Meter wi ll not di play the most
ac urate measurement.
B. Manual Rangi ng and Autoranging
The Meter ha both manual range and autorange opti ons:
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Measurement Ranges (2)
In the autorange mode, the Meter elects the best range for
input ignal .
This allow you to switch test points wi thout having to reset
the range.
In the manual range mode, you may elect the range.
Thi s all ows you to override autorange and lock the Meter in a
speci tic range.
The Meter defaults to the autorange mode in mea urement
functions that have more than one range. When the Meter is in
the autorange mode, tl!iI!J is displayed.
To enter and exit the manual range mode:
I. Press RANGE.
The Meter enters the manual range mode and tl!iI!J turns off.
Each pres e of RANGE increments the range. When the
highest range is reached, The Meter wrap to the lowest
range.
2. To exit the manual range mode, pres and hold RA GE for
two seconds.
The Meter return to the autorange mode and tl!iI!J is di played.
Note
If you manuall y change the mea urement range after ent ering
the REL or Hold recording modes the Meter exi t these
mode.
Under frequency/duty cycle and capacitance mea urement ,
only autorange mode is available.
Measurement Operation (1)
A.DC oltage Measurement
(see fi gure 3)
&warning
To avoid harms to you or damage to the Meter from
electric hock, pl ea e do not attempt to measure voltages
higher than I OOO I 750 rms although readings may be
obtained.
The D Voltage range are: 400.0mV, 4.000Y, 40.00V, 400.0V
and IOOOY. To mea ure D volt age, connect the Meter as
foll ow :
I. In crt the red te I lead into the Hz Q lem1inal and the black
te I lead into the COM terminal.
2. et the rotary witch to v::::; DC mea urement i default or
pres BLUE but1on to elect D mea urcmcnt mode.
3. Connect the te I lead aero s with the object being measured.
The measured value hows on the di pl ay.
Note
In each ra nge, the Meter ha an input impedance of I OMQ.
Thi loading effect can cause m a urcment error in high
impedance circuit . If the circuit impedance is le than or
equal to I OkQ, the error i negli gible (0. 1 % or le ).
When D voltage mea uremcnt ha been completed,
di connect the connection between the testing lead and the
circuit under tc I, and remove the le ting leads away from the
input terminal of the Meter.
Measurement Operation (2)
(figure 4)
&warning
To avoid harms to you or damages to the Meter from
el_ectric shock, please do not attempt to measure voltages
lugher than I OOOV I 750V rms although readings may be
obtained.
The A voltage ranges are: 4.000Y, 40.00Y, 400.0V and
750.0Y. To mea ure A Voltage, connect the Meter as foll ows:
I. In ert the red test lead into the HzVQ tenninal and the black
test lead into the COM terminal.
2. et the rotary witch to :::::: and pres BL E burton to elect
AC mea urement.
3. onnect the test lead aero s wi th the object being mea ured.
The mea ured value how on the di play.
Note
In each range, the Meter has an input impedance of I OMQ.
!his loading_effect can cause mea urement error in high
impedance circuit . If the circuit impedance i le s than or
equal to I OkQ, the error i negli gible (0. 1 % or le ).
When AC voltage mea urement ha been completed,
di connect the connection between the testing leads and the
circui t under test, and remove the testing lead away from the
input terminal of the Meter.
True root mean quare al ue stability period (Model UT60E):
When the reading obtained is lcs than I 00 digi ts, the true root
mean square value converter needs a longer time to labilizc.
When there i no input voltage, lhc maximum reading
di pl ayed i I 0 digit .
Measurement Operation (3)
C.Measuring Resi ta nce
(see fi gure 5)
(fi gure 5)
& warning
To avoid damages to the Met er or to the devices under test,
disconnect circuit power and discha r ge all the high-voltage
capacitors befor e measuring r esistance.
The re i ta ncc ranges are: 400.0Q, 4.000kQ, 40.00kQ,
400.0kQ, 4.000MQ and 40.00MQ. To measure re i lance,
connect the Meter a follows:
I. In ert the red te t lead into the HzVQ terminal and the black
te t lead int o the COM terminal.
2. Model T60 I T60E:
et the rotary wi tch to 0-l)Hf ; resi ta nee mea urement
(Q) i default or pre s BLUE button to elect Q mea urement
mode.
Model UT60B:
Set the r tary wi tch to 0>>++- , resistance measurement
( Q ) is default or pre BLUE bunon to elect Q
mea urement mode.
3. onnect the te t lead acros with the obj ect being measured.
The measured val ue how on the di play.
ote
The te t lead can add 0. IQ to 0.2Q of err r to re i lance
mea urcment. To obtain preci ion readi ng in low-re i lance
measurement, that is the range of 400.0Q, ha rt- ircuit the
input terminals beforehand, using the relati ve measurement
fu nction butt n REL to automatically subtract the va lue
mea ured when the testing leads arc short -circui ted
from the readi ng.
Measurement Operation (4)
lfQ reading with horted te t lead i not s0.5Q, check for
loo e test leads, incorrect function election, or enabled Data
Hold function.
For high-resistance measurement (> IM Q), it is normal to
take several seconds to obtain a table reading.
The LCD display OL indicating open-circuit for the tested
resistor or the resistor value is hi gher than the max imum
range of the Meter.
When resi tance mea urement has been completed,
disconnect the connection between the testing leads and the
circuit under test, and remo e the te ting lead away from the
input terminal of the Meter.
D.Testing for Continuity
(see fi gure 6)
(figure 6)
& w arning
To avoid damages to the Meter or to the devices under t est,
di sconnect circuit power a nd discharge all the hi gh-voltage
capacitors befor e t esting for continuity.
To test for continuity, connect the Meter a below:
I. Insert the red test lead into the HzVQ terminal and the bl ack
te t lead into the COM terminal.
2. Model T60C/ T60E: et the rotary switch to 0->>*-lf
and press BL E button to elect I) mea urement mode.
Model T60B: et the rotary witch to 0->>++- and pres
- BLUE button to elect I) mea urement mode.
3. The buzzer sounds if the resi lance ofa circuit under le t i
les than around 70Q.
Note
The LCD di splays OL indicating the circuit being te led is
open.
I .,r>J,,,.r,_ 'II,;
:, ' : . :.
......
Measurement Operation (5)
When continuity testing ha been compl eted, di sconnect the
connection between the te ting lead and the circuit under
test, and remove the testing lead away from the input
tem1inals of the Meter.
E. Testing Diodes
(see fi gure 7)
Lt.warning
To avoid possible damage to the Meter and to the device
under tc t, disconnect circuit power and dischar ge all high-
voltagc capacitors befor e testing diodes.
Use the diode test to check diodes. transistors, and other
emi conductor device . The diode test sends a current through
the semi conductor j unct ion, and then measures the voltage drop
across the j unction. A good ii icon j uncti on drop between
0.SV and 0.8V.
To test a diode out of a circuit, connect the Meter a fo ll ows:
I. Insert the red test lead into the HZ\'1."l terminal and the bl ack
testl ead into the COM terminal.
2. Model UT60C/ T60E: et the rotary wit ch to O>lHf
and press BLUE button to select -{>!- measurement mode.
Model UT60B: et the rotary switch to 0>>-* and pre s
BLUE button to elect -{>!- measurement mode.
3. For fo1ward voltage drop readi ngs on any semiconductor
component, place the red le t lead on the component's anode
and place the black te t lead on the component' cathode.
The measured value shows on the di pl ay.
Note
In a circui t, a good diode should still produce a forward

t
Measurement Operation (6)
voltage drop reading ofO.SV to 0.8V; however, the reverse
voltage drop readi ng can vary depending on the resistance of
other pathways between the probe ti ps.
Connect the test leads to the proper terminals as aid above to
avoid error di splay. The LCD wi ll di splay OL indi cati ng
diode being tested is open or polarity is reversed. The unit of
diode is Volt (V) , di spl aying the forward voltage drop
readi ngs.
When diode testing has been completed, di sconnect the
connection between the te ting leads and the circui t under
test, and remove the te ting lead away from the input
termi nals of the Meter.
F.Capacitancc Measurement
(sec fi gure 8)
Lt.warning
To avoid damage to the Meter or to the equipment under
test, di sconnect circuit power and discharge alJ high-voltage
capacitors before measuring capacitance. Use the DC
Voltage function to confirm that the capacitor is discharged.
The Meter 's capacitance ranges are: 40.00nF, 400.0nF,
4. 000F, 40.00F, and I 00.0F. To mea ure capacitance,
connect the Meter as foll ows:
l. Insert the red test lead into the HzVQ termi nal and the black te t
lead into the COM terminal.
2. Model UT60C/UT60E: Set the rotary witch to
and pre BLUE button to select nF measurement mode.
Model UT60B: Set the rotary switch to
3. Connect the test lead across wi th the obj ect being measured.
The measured value show on the di splay.
Note
For testing the capacitor with polarity, connect the red clip to

Measurement Operation (7)
anode & bl ack clip to cathode instead of using test leads as
mentioned above.
To minimi ze the effect of capacitance stored in the test leads,
the test lead should be a sho11 as po ibl e. To measure a
small value of capacitance, use REL mode to remove the
leads capacitance. Remaining voltage, in ul ated impedance,
& di elechic absorption from the capacitor may cause the
mea urement error.
It takes a longer time when testing a hi gh capacitor value, the
testing time is around 15 seconds in I OOF range.
The LCD di splay OL indi cating the tested capaci tor is
short ed or it exceeds the maximum range.
When capacitance measurement ha been compl eted
di sconnect the connection between the testing leads and the
circuit under test and remove the te ting leads away from the
input terminals of the Meter.
G. Frequency Measurement
(see figure 9)
D
The measurement range is from I OHz to I OM Hz. To measure
frequency, connect the Meter as fo ll ows:
I. In ert the red test lead into the HzVQ terminal and the bl ack
test lead into the COM tem1inal.
2. et the rotary witch to Hz; frequency measurement (Hz) i
default or press Hz % to select Hz measurement mode.
3. Connect the te t leads across with the obj ect being measured.
The measured value show on the di spl ay.
Note
When frequency measurement ha been compl eted,
di connect the connecti on between the testing lead and the
circuit under test, and remove the te ting leads away from the
input terminals of the Meter.
Measurement Operation (8)
To obtain a stabl e reading when measuring input scope
> 30V rms frequency signal:
Set the rotary swi tch to V:::::: .
Then press Hz% to select Hz measurement mode to
obtain frequency value.
When input scope 5: 30V m1s, pl ease foll ow the above step 2.
carrying out the mea urement.
When making frequency measurement at voltage or current
range, pl ease mind the following signal requirement tabl e:
Range Signal Requirement Frequency Range
,...._,4y
SHz- IOkHz
;:::::::4ov 5Hz- 20kHz
,...._,4oov 45Hz-4kHz
e:-; IOOOV/-750V 451-lz- I.6kHz
,...._,mA 5Hz- 5kHz
,..._,A
45Hz- lkHz
H. Measuring Duty Cycle (See figure 9)
The duty cycle measurement range is: 0. 1 %-99.9%. To
measure duty cycle, do the foll owing:
1. Set up the Meter to measure frequency.
2. To select duty cycle press Hz % until the % symbol i hown
on the di spl ay.
3. Connect the test leads acros with the obj ect being measured.
The measured value shows on the di spl ay.
Note
The LCD di spl ays 000.0% indi cating the input signal is hi gh
or low level.
When duty cycle mea urement has been compl eted,
di sconnect the connecti on between the testing lead and the
circuit under te t, and remove the testing lead away from the
input terminals of the Meter.
To obtain a stabl e reading when mea uring input scope
> 30V rms frequency signal:
Set the rotary switch to V:::::: .
Then pre s Hz% to select % measurement mode to obtain
duty cycl e value.
When input scope rm , pl ease foll ow the above step 2.
carrying out the measurement.
Measurement Operation (9)
I. Model UT60C/UT60E: Temperature Measurement
(see figure JO)
q=i c
(figure I 0) Black
The temperature 1:neasurement range is -40' - I OOO' . To
measure temperature, connect the Meter a follows:
Red
I . ln ert the red temperature probe into the AmA ' C terminal
and the black temperature probe into the COM terminal.
2. Set the rotary switch to "C.
3. Place the temperature probe to the object being measured.
The measured value shows on the display.
Note
The Meter automaticall y di pl ay the temperature value
in ide the Meter when there is no temperature probe
connection.
The included point contact temperature probe can only be used
up to 250' C. For any measurement higher than that, the rod type
temperature probe must be used instead.
When temperature measurement ha been completed,
di sconnect the connection between the testing leads and the
circuit under test, ancf remove the testing leads away from the
input terminal s of the Meter. -"'&-
J. DC or AC Current Measurement
(see figure 11)
(fi gure 11)
.&. Warning . L====:._--..J
Never attempt an in-circuit current measurement where the
open-circuit voltage between the circuit and ground is
greater than 600V.
If the fuse burns out during measurement, the Meter may be
damaged or the operator himself may be hurt. Use proper
terminals, function, and range for the measurement. When
the testi ng leads are connected to the current terminal s, do
not parallel them across any circuit.
Measurement Operation (10)
The current mea urement ha 3 measurement po itions on the
rotary witch: mA:::: and A::::.
The has a and 4000A range, with auto ranging;
the mA:::: has a 40.00mA and 400.0mA range with auto
ranging; A;:;;: po ition has a 4.000A and I O.OOA range, with
auto ranging.
To measure current, do the following:
I. Tum off power to the circuit. Di charge all hi gh-voltage
capacitors.
2. Model UT60C/UT60E: Insert the red test lead into the
or IOA terminal and the black te t lead into the
COM terminal.
Model UT60B: Insert the red test lead into the AmA or
tOA tenninal and the black test lead into the COM terminal.
U e the JOA terminal and A:::: range if the current value to
be tested is an unknown.
3. Set the rotary switch to mA:::: , or A::::.
4. The Meter defaults to D current measurement mode. To
toggle between DC and A current mea urement function,
press BLUE button.
Model UT60B/UT60C: AC current is di spl ayed as effective
value of sine wave (mean value re ponse).
Model UT60E: AC current is displayed as true rms value.
5. Break the current path to be tested. Connect the red test lead
to the more po itj ve side of the break and the bl ack test lead
to the more negative side of the break.
6. Tum on power to the circuit.
The measured value shows on the display.
Note
True root mean square value stability period: (Model
UT60E)
When the reading obtained is less than I 00 digits, the true
root mean square value converter needs a longer time to
stabi li ze. When there is no input voltage, the maximum reading
displayed is I 0 digits.
For safety sake, each measurement time for hi gh current
should be le s than I 0 econd and the interval time between
2 measurement s should be greater than 15 minutes.
When current mea urement has been compl eted, di sconnect
the connection between the testing lead and the circuit under
test, and remove the testing leads away from the input
te1111inal of the Meter.
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Operation of Hold Mode
Lt.warning
To avoid possibili ty of electri c hock, do not use Hold mode
to determine if circuits are without power . The Hold mode
will not capture un table or noi sy r eadings.
The Hold mode is appli cable to all measurement functions.
Pre s HOLOJ!l 10 enter Hold mode; the Meter beep .
Pre HOLOJ!I agai n or RANGE or Hz% or turn the rot ary
witch to exit Hold mode; the Meter beep .
In Hold mode, Cl is di played.
The Use of Relative Value Mode
The L mode applies to all measurement functions except
frequcn y/duty cycle mea urement. ll subtracts a stored va lue
from the pre. ent measurement value and di play the re ult .
For in lance, if the tored alue i 20.0V and the pre ent
mea urcmcnt value i 22.0V, the reading would be 2.0V. !f a
new measurement value is equal to the stored alue then di pl ay
o.ov.
To enter or ex it REL mode:
Use rotary switch to select the mea urement function before
electing REL . If mea urement function change manuall y
after REL is selected, the Meter ex it s the REL mode.
Pre REL to enter REL mode, auto ranging turns off except
under apacit ance te ting mode. and the pre cnt measurement
range i locked and di play "O" a the tored value.
Pre s REL /\again or turn the rotary witch to reset the
tored value and exit REL mode.
Pre ing HOLD[!] in REL mode make the Meter top
updating. Pres ing HOU>!!!) again to re umc updating.
The POWER button
Thi s is a self-lock witch u e to turn on or off the power of the
Meter.
The BLUE button
It uses for selecting the required mea urement function when
there i more than one function at one position of the rotary
witch.
Turning on the Display Back.light
Lt.warning
In order to avoid the hazard arising from mistaken r eadings
in insufficient light or poor vision, please use Display
Backlight function.
Pre and hold HOLOJ!I for over 2 seconds to turn the
Di spl ay Backli ght on.
Press and hold HOLOJ!I agai n for o er 2 seconds to turn the
Di play Backlight off otherwi e it will tay on conti nuou ly.
Sleep Mode (Model UT60B/UT60C)
To pre erve battery li fe, the Meter automat icall y turns off if you
do not turn the rotary witch or prcs any button for around 30
minute .
To disable the Sleep Mode function, pres BLUE button whil e
turning on the Meter.
General Specifications
Max imum Voltage between
any Terminal and Grounding: IOOOV nns.
,6. Fused Protect ion for ~ t m Input Terminal: Model
T60B: ceramic fu e, 0.5A, 600V, fast type, 05x25mm.
,&. Fused Protection for AmA ' C Input Terminal: Model
UT60C/ UT60E: ceramic fuse, 0.5A, 600V, fast type,
05x25mm.
,&. Fused Protection for I OA Input Terminal: cerami c Fu e,
I OA, 600V, fa t type, 06x25mm.
Max imum Display: Di gital: 3999
Measurement Speed: Updates 3 times/second.
Temperature: Opcra1ing: O'C 10 +40C (32' F to 104' F).
S1oragc : - I o to +so c ( 14 "F 10 I 22"F).
Relative Humidity: s75% ([_1 O'C - 30' ; s50% ([_t 3 1 ' C - 40' C.
Altitude: Operati ng: 2000 m.
torage : I 0000 m.
Battery Type: One piece of 9V ( DA 1604 or 6F22 or
006P).
Battery Defi ciency: Di spl ay Q
Di mension (HxWxL): 177 x 85 x 40 mm.
Weight: Approximate 300g (battery included).
Safety/Compli ances: IE 6 10 10 CAT. II IOOOV,
A T. 111 600V overvoltage and double insul ati on tandard.
Cert ifica ti ns: ( E ,
(UL/CUL pending).
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Accuracy Specifications (1)
Accuracy: (a% reading + b di gits), guarantee for I year.
Operating temperature: 23' C 5' C.
Relati ve humi di ty: < 75%.
Temperature coeffi cient: 0. 1 x (specifi ed accuracy)/! ' C.
A. DC Voltage
Range Resolution Accuracy
Overload
Protection
400mV O. lmV (0.8%+3)
4V l mV IOOOV DC
40V IOmV (0.8%+1) 750V AC rms
400V IOOmV continuous.
IOOOV I V ( 1%+3)
Remarks: Input impedance ;,: I OMQ.
B.A c Voltage
Range Resolution Accuracy
Overl oad
Protection
4V l mV
40V IOmV ( 1%+5)
IOOOV DC
400V IOOmV
750V AC nns
750V I V ( 1. 2%+5)
continuous.
Remarks:
Input impedance ;,:IOMQ.
Model UT60B/ UT60C: di splays effective value of sine
wave (mean value respon e).
Model UT60E: di pl ays tme rms value.
Frequency respon e 40Hz- 400Hz.
C. Resistance
Range Resolution Accuracy
Overload
Protection
Measure at
400Q O. IQ
REL mode
( 1. 2%+2)
4kQ IQ
40kQ IOQ
( 1%+2)
1000 Vp
400kQ IOOQ
4MQ lkQ
( 1. 2%+2)
40MQ IOkQ
( 1. 5%+2)
Remarks: Open circuit voltage approximate 0.45V.
Accuracy Specifications (2)
Accuracy
Overload
Protection
A roximatc < 1 OOO 1 OOOV
Rema rks:
Buzzer beep continuou ly.
Open circuit voltage approxi mate 0.45V.
E. Diode Test
Ran e Re olution Overloa d Protection
Di ode lmV tOOOV
Remarks:
Open circuit voltage approximate I .48V.
Di spl ays approximate forwa rd voltage drop readi ng
0.5V- 0.8V.
F. Capacitance
Range Resolution Accuracy
Overload
Protection
40nF IOpF
Measure at REL mode
(3%+ 10)
400nF l OOpF
lOOOVp
4F ln F (3%+5)
l OnF
IOOF l OOnF (4%+5)
G. Frequency & Duty Cycle
Range Resolution Accuracy
Overload
Protection
l OHz- IOMHz (0. 1%+3)
1000 Vp
0. 1%-99.9% 0.0 1%
Remarks:
e IOHz- IOMHz Range:
slMHz: 300mV rms s input sen iti vitys 30V nns;
> 1 MHz: 600m V rms s input sen iti vity s 30V rms.
0.1 %-99.9%:
Reading is onl y for reference purpo e.
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Accuracy Specifications (3)
erature (Model UT60C/UT60E
Resolution Accurac
-40. -
-4o c - o c
3%+4
looo c
l"C oc-4ooc
1%+3
4oo c - 1 ooo c
2%+10
Overload Protection:
Ceramic fuse 0.5A, 600V, fa I type, IS> 5x25mm.
J. DC Current
Ran2e Resolution Accuracy Overload Protection
400A 0. l A
( 1%+2) Cerami c Fuse 0.5A,
4000A l A
40mA O.OlmA
600V, fast type,
400mA O. lmA
( 1. 2%+3) IS>5x25mm.
4A O.OO l A Ceramic Fuse 1 OA,
IOA O.OIA
( 1.5%+5) 600Y, fast type,
&6x25mm.
Remarks:
e 4A & IOA Range:
For continuous mea urements I 0 seconds and interval not
less than 1.5 minutes.
J. AC Current
Range Resolution Accuracy Overload Protection
400uA
( 1.5%+5) Ceramic Fuse 0.5A,
4000uA
40mA O.OlmA
600Y, fast type,
400mA O.lmA
(2%+5) &5x25mm.
4A O.OOIA Cerami c Fuse I OA,
IOA O.OIA
(2.5%+5) 600Y, fast type,
IS>6x25mm.
Remarks:
A & mA Range:
Frequency response 40Hz - 400Hz.
Model UT60B/UT60C: di spl ays effecti ve value of sine wave
(mean value response).
Model UT60E: displays true rms value .
e 4A & IOA Range:
For continuou measurement s I 0 seconds
and interval not less than 15 minutes.
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MAINTENANCE
Thi s section provide basic maintenance informati on including
battery and fuse repl acement instructi on.
&warning
Do not attempt to repair or service your Meter unless you
are qualified to do so and have the relevant calibration,
performance test, and service information.
To avoid electrical shock or damage to the Meter, do not get
water inside the case.
A. General Service
Peri odicall y wi pe the case with a damp cloth and mild
detergent . Do not use abras ives or solvents.
To clean the terminals with cotton bar with detergent, as di rt
or moisture in the terminals can affect readings.
Turn off the power of the Meter when it is not in u e and take
out the battery when not using for a long time.
Take out the battery when it is using for a long time.
Do not use or store the Meter in a pl ace of humidi ty, hi gh
temperature, expl os ive, infl ammabl e and strong magneti c
fi eld.
B. Testing the Fuses
&warning
To avoid electrical shock or personal injury, remove the test
leads and any input signals before replacing the battery or
fuse.
To prevent damage or injury, install ONLY replacement
fuses with identical amperage, voltage, and speed ratings.
To te t the fuse:
I. Model UT60C/UT60E: Set the rotary switch to 0 - > l - ~
and press BLUE button to select>).
Model UT60B: Set the rotary switch to Oll++- and press
BLUE button to select I) .
2. Plug a test lead into the tem1inal HzVQ and touch the probe
to the JOA terminal.

If the Meter beeps, the fuse is good.
lftbe displ ay shows OL , replace the fuse and te t again.
If the di splay shows any other value, have the Meter serviced
and contact your dealer immediately.
If the Meter does not work whil e the fuse is all ri ght, end it to
your deal er for repair.
C. Replacing the Battery (see figure 12)
(fi gure 12)
&warning
To void false readings, which could lead to possible electric
shock or personal injury, replace the battery as soon as the
battery indicator "a" appears.
Make sure the test leads are disconnected from the circuit
being tested before opening the case bottom.
To repl ace the battery:
I. Press the POWER to tum the Meter off and remove all
connections from the tem1inals.
2. Remove the screw from the battery compartment, and
separate the battery compartment from the ea e bottom.
3. Remove the battery from the battery compartment.
4. Repl ace the battery with a new 9Y battery (NEDA 1604,
6F22 or 006P)
5. Rejoin the case bottom and battery compartment, and
reinstall the screw.
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D. Replacing the Fuses (see figure 13)
.Lt.warning
To avoid electrical shock or arc blast, or personal injury or
damage to the Meter, use specified fuses ONLY in
accordance with the following procedure.
To repl ace the Meter' s fuse:
1. Press the POWER to tum the Meter off and remove all
connecti ons from the terminals.
2. Remove the screw from the battery compartment, and
separate the battery compartment from the case bottom.
3. Remove the 2 rubber feet and 2 screws from the case bottom
and separate the case top from the case bottom. '
4. Remove the fuse by gentl y prying one end loose, then take
out the fuse from its bracket.
5. Install ONLY repl acement fuses with the identi cal type and
specifi cation as foll ows and make sure the fuse is fixed
firml y in the bracket.
Fu e 1: Cerami c fuse 0.5A, 600Y, fast type, 1Sl5x25mm.
Fuse 2: Cerami c fuse I OA, 600Y, fa t type, 06x25 mm.
6. Rejoin the battery compartment and the case top, and
reinstall the screw.
7. Rej oin the ea e bottom and case top, and reinstall the 2
screws and 2 rubber feet.
Replacement of the fuses is seldom required. Burning of a fuse
always results from improper operati on.
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RS232C Serial Port {Model UT60E)
A.RS232C Por t Cable
The Meter Com outer
D- ub D-sub D-sub Pin Name
9 Pin Male 9 Pi n Female 25 Pin Female
2 2 3 RX
3 3 2 TX
4 4 20 DTR
5 5 7 GND
6 6 6 DSR
7 7 4 RTS
8 8 5 CTS
B. Setting of RS232C Serial Ports
Defaul t of RS232 seri al port for communicati on is set a :
Baud Ra te 2400
Start bit
Stop bit
Data bits
Parity Odd
I (alway 0)
I (always I)
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C.System Requirements for Installing the UT60E Interface
Program
To use UT60E Interface Program, you need the foll owing
hardware and software:
An IBM PC or equi valent computer wi th 80486 or higher
processor and 640 x 480 pi xel or better monitor.
Micro oft Windows 95 or above.
At least 8MB of RAM.
At least 8MB free space in hard drive.
Can access to a local or a network CD-ROM.
A free erial port.
A mouse or other pointing device supported by Window .
Please refer to the included CD- ROM " Installation Guide &
Computer Interface Softwa r e" for install ing and operati ng
111 truct1 ons of the T60E Interface Program.
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This operating manual is subject to change wit hout not ice.
Copyright 200 I
All right s re erved.