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OPERATING MANUAL
TABLE OF CONTENTS
CHAPTER
1.
2.
TITLE
Before You Start
Overview
Unpacking Inspection
Safety Information
Rules For Safe Operation
International Electrical Symbols
Getting Acquainted
Turning the Meter On
Battery Considerations
Automatic Power Off
Automatic Backlight Off
Low Battery Indication
The Meter Structure
Rotary Switch
Functional Buttons
The Meter Functions Vs Displays
Selecting the Range
Understanding the Display
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CHAPTER
3.
4.
TITLE
Analogue Bar Graph
Using MAX MIN
Making Measurements
Introduction
A. Measuring Voltages
B. Measuring Currents
C. Measuring Resistance
D. Testing for Continuity
E. Testing Diodes
F. Measuring Capacitance
G. Measuring Frequency / Duty Cycle
H. Measuring Temperature
I. 4~20mA loop current as % readout
J. Power Measurement
Using Stores, Recall and Send Features
Introduction
Storing and Clearing Readings
Recalling Stored Readings
Using Send
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CHAPTER
5.
6.
7.
TITLE
Changing the Default Setting
Introduction
Selecting Setup Options
Maintenance
A. General Service
B. Replacing the Fuses
C. Replacing the Battery
Specifications
Safety and Compliances
Physical Specifications
General Specifications
Feature Summary
Basic Specifications
Detailed Accuracy Specifications
A. DC Voltage
B. AC Voltage
C. DC Current
D. AC Current
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CHAPTER
TITLE
E. Resistance
F. Continuity Test
G. Diode Test
H. Capacitance
I. Frequency
J. Temperature Degrees Celsius Fahrenheit
K. 4~20mA loop current
L. Power Measurement
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Chapter 1
Before You Start
Overview
This Operating Manual covers information on safety and cautions. Please read the relevant information carefully and
observe all the Warnings and Notes strictly.
Warning
To avoid electric shock or personal injury, read the Safety Information and Rules for Safe Operation carefully
before using the Meter.
Digital Multimeter UT71A/B (hereafter referred to as the Meter) is a 20000 counts and 4 1/2 digits with steady
operations; Digital Multimeter UT71C/D/E (hereafter referred to as the Meter) is a 40000 counts and 4 3/4 digits
with steady operations, fashionable structure and auto ranging instrument. They all not only can measure AC voltage
and current, DC voltage and current, Resistance, Capacitance, Temperature, Frequency, Diodes, Continuity, 4~20mA
Loop, Max/Min, Relative Mode but also has Data Store, Data Recall, AC True RMS, AC+DC,Low Battery Display,
Double Display Backlight, Data Hold, Automatic Power Off and full overload protection.
UT71B/C/D/E has extra Temperature, 4~20mA Loop, Data Store and Data Recall feature; UT71E has extra Power
Measurement feature.
Unpacking Inspection
Open the package case and take out the Meter. Check the items shown on Table 1-1 carefully to see any missing
or damaged part:
Table 1-1. Unpacking Inspection
Item
Description
Qty
1 piece
Test Lead
1 pair
K-Type (nickel chromium ~ nickel silicon) Point Contact Temperature Probe (It is
1 piece
Alligator Clip
1 piece
Test Clip
1 pair
1 piece
1 piece
Carrying Bag
1 piece
1 piece
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1 piece
In the event you find any missing or damage, please contact your dealer immediately.
Safety Information
Warning
Chapter 2
Getting Acquainted
Turning the Meter On
To turn the Meter on, turn the rotary switch from OFF
to any switch setting.
Battery Considerations
The Meter uses one 9V Battery (NEDA 1604, 6F22,
006P). The following paragraphs describe several
techniques used to conserve battery power.
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LCD Display
Functional Buttons
Rotary Switch
Input Terminals
Figure 2-1. Meter Structure
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Rotary Switch
Turn the Meter on by selecting any measurement function. The Meter presents a standard display for that function.
The display may also be influenced by some of the choices made in Setup.
Use the blue button to select any rotary switch alternate function (labeled in blue letters).
When you turn the rotary switch from one function to another, a display for the new function appears. Button choices
made in one function do not carry over into another function.
The Table 2-1 described each rotary switch position
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None
(UT71E only)
AC or DC voltage measurement
DC millivoltage measurement
l Frequency measurement
Hz % mV
(UT71B/C/D)
mV
(UT71A/E)
None
None
Resistance measurement
l Diode test
l Continuity test
W (UT71E only)
C F (UT71B/C/D )
Power measurement
None
Capacitance measurement
None
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Rotary
Switch Position
Hz %
C F
(UT71E only)
A
mA
(4~20mA)
%
A
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Functional Buttons
The buttons activate features that augment the function selected with the rotary switch. The buttons are shown
in Table 2-2.
RECALL
STORE
Press the button once to access the main feature (e.g. STORE).
To access the first additional feature of the button (e.g. RECALL), press and hold the button for over 1 second to
access this additional feature. This additional feature appears right above or on the left hand side of the appropriate
keys.
To access the second additional feature of the button (e.g.
), press once the button again while the Meter has
already entered the first additional feature (e.g. RECALL). The second additional feature appears on the right hand
side above the appropriate keys.
The RANGE and EXIT buttons has only one additional feature.
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Description
Range feature:
SETUP
RANGE
Access Method
Press the button once.
than 1 second
STORE
Store feature:
once.
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STORE
Description
Recall feature:
Access Method
Press and hold the button for over 1
Recall the stored value. Press EXIT to exit the Recall feature. second
Setup feature:
In Setup, press to select OFF at the selection of HIGH and once after entering Setup mode.
LOW
Peak HOLD
HOLD
Hold feature:
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EXIT
Description
Press to exit certain button functions and the Meter will return
Access Method
Press the button once.
SEND
MAXMIN
In Recall, each press to go back to the previous stored reading. SEND mode.
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MAXMIN
REL
SEND
(UT71A only)
Description
In Store, each press to decrease a second on the storing
interval.
Press EXIT to exit
Press to enter relative mode, the primary display shows
.
The left secondary display shows the present measurement
value. The right secondary display shows the stored value.
The primary display shows the present measurement value
minus the stored value.
Press EXIT to exit relative mode.
In Setup, each press to increment an Option.
In Recall, each press to recall the next stored reading.
In Store, each press to increase a second on the storing interval.
Press to output the data, AUTO mode switch off. The
primary display shows SEND.
Press EXIT to exit.
Access Method
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(UT71A only)
AC+DC
Description
Access Method
Setup feature:
display AC+DC True RMS value in the primary display and the
Yellow Button left secondary display AC+DC.
Use the blue button to select any rotary switch alternate function
(labeled in blue letters).
Blue Button
Press and hold the Button while turning on the Meter to toggle
to 4000 counts for all functions.
It is faster when the Meter is at 4000 counts measurement
mode.
After the Meter is resuming from Automatic Power Off or turn
on and off again, the Meter will back to normal measurement
mode (40000 counts).
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Primary Display
DCV
No display
ACV
45.00Hz~ 100.0kHz
The tested DCmV value
No display
No display
No display
No display
Full range 4
No display
No display
No display
1000
No display
1832
No display
DCmV
Hz
DCA
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Primary Display
The tested ACA value
45.00Hz~10.00kHz
DCmA
No display
ACmA
45.00Hz~10.00kHz
DCA
No display
Full range: 10
ACA
Full range: 10
45.00Hz~10.00kHz
W
RCL
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Primary Display
The recalled value
MAX MIN
REL
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Symbol
Meaning
MAX
MIN
No
C, F
SET
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Symbol
TrueRMS
AC+DC
Meaning
Indicator for True RMS value.
For DCV and DCA functions, reading represents the True RMS total of AC and
DC measurements
,k ,M
mV, V
A, mA, A
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Symbol
nF,F,
mF
Meaning
Farad. The unit of capacitance
nF: Nanofarad. 1 x 10-9 or 0.000000001 farads.
F:Microfarad.1 x 10-6 or 0.000001 farads.
mF: Millifarad. 1 x 10-3 or 0.001 farads.
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Continuity test
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STO
Data store is on
RCL
Data recall is on
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The relative mode is on to display the present value minus the stored value.
LOW
HIGH
AUTO
The Meter is in the auto range mode in which the Meter automatically selects the
range with the best resolution.
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SEND
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Symbol
17
Meaning
Backlight feature is on
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HOLD
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PEAK HOLD
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21
Diode test
%
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OL
Analogue Bar Graph Provides an analog indication of the present input, quick response.
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COS
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VA
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Chapter 3
Making Measurement
Introduction
Chapter 3 explains how to make measurements. Most
measurement functions can be selected by using the
rotary switch.
While letters or symbols identify primary functions; blue
letters or symbols identify alternative functions. Press
the BLUE button to access these alternate functions.
A. Measuring Voltages
Warning
To avoid harms to you or damages to the Meter
from electric shock, please do not attempt to
measure voltages higher than 1000V, although
readings may be obtained.
To measure voltages, set up the Meter as Figure 3-1
and do the following:
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1. Insert the red test lead into the V terminal and the
black test lead into the COM terminal.
2. Set the rotary switch to V or V or mV
;
Set the rotary switch to or V or mV (UT71E).
The default is DC voltage measurement, press BLUE
button to switch to AC voltage measurement mode.
3. Connect the test leads across with the object being
measured.
4. The measured value shows on the display.
AC measurement displays the True RMS value.
DC measurement displays the effective value of sine
wave (mean value response).
Note
l When measuring voltage, the Meter acts around a
10M ( V and V ) or 2.5G ( mV ) impedance in
parallel with the circuit. This loading effect can cause
measurement errors in high impedance circuits. In
most cases, the error is negligible (0.1% or less) if
the circuit impedance is 10k or less.
l Special care should be taken when measuring high
voltage.
l When voltage measurement has been completed,
disconnect the connection between the testing leads
and the circuit under test and remove testing leads
away from the input terminals of the Meter.
, frequency and
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B. Measuring Currents
Warning
If the fuse burns out during measurement, the Meter
may be damaged or the operator himself may be hurt.
To avoid possible damage to the Meter or to the
equipment under test, check the Meters fuses before
measuring current. Use proper terminals, function,
and range for the measurement. Never place the
testing leads in parallel with any circuit or component
when the leads are plugged into the current terminals.
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C. Measuring Resistance
Warning
To avoid harms to you, please do not attempt to input
voltage higher than 60V DC or 30V rms AC.
To avoid possible damages to the Meter or to the
devices under test, disconnect circuit power and
discharge all the high-voltage capacitors before
measuring resistance.
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Note
l When measuring low resistance, the test leads can
add 0.1 to 0.2 of error to resistance measurement.
To test the leads, touch the probe tips together and
read the resistance of the leads. If necessary, you
can press REL to automatically subtract this value.
l For high-resistance measurement (>1M ), it is normal
taking several seconds to obtain a stable reading.
In order to obtain precision readings, use the test
lead as short as possible.
l The LCD displays OL indicating open-circuit or the
tested resistor value is higher than the maximum
range of the Meter.
l When testing the resistance signal from the calibrator,
it is necessary to press and hold the RANGE while
turning on the Meter to change the maximum display
to 4000 counts but the accuracy remains unchanged.
l When resistance measurement has been completed,
disconnect the connection between the testing leads
and the circuit under test and remove testing leads
away from the input terminals.
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Note
l Open circuit voltage around 1.2V and range is 400
measurement range.
l When continuity testing has been completed,
disconnect the connection between the testing leads
and the circuit under test and remove the test leads
away from the input terminals.
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E. Testing Diodes
Warning
To avoid harms to you, please do not attempt to input
voltages higher than 60V DC or 30V rms AC.
To avoid damages to the Meter or to the devices under
test, disconnect circuit power and discharge all the
high-voltage capacitors before testing diodes.
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F. Measuring Capacitance
Warning
To ensure accuracy, the Meter inside is discharged
against the tested capacitor. DIS.C will be shown
on the display when it is under discharging, this
process will be quite slow.
To avoid damage to the Meter or to the equipment
under test, disconnect circuit power and discharge
all high-voltage capacitors before measuring
capacitance.
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Note
l The requirement of Input amplitude a is as follows:
When 10Hz~40MHz: 200 mV
a
30Vrms;
> 40MHz: Un-specified
l When Hz measurement has been completed,
disconnect the connection between the testing leads
and the circuit under test and remove the test leads
away from the input terminals.
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H. Measuring Temperature
Warning
To avoid harms to you, please do not attempt to
input voltages higher than 60V DC or 30V rms AC.
To measure temperature, set up the Meter as shown
in Figure 3-8 and proceed the following.
1. Set the rotary switch to C F, the display shows OL.
Short circuit the test leads to show the room
temperature. The Meter is default to Celsius C
degree unit, you can change units by press the BLUE
button once you have selected the temperature
function.
2. Insert the point contact temperature probe into the
Meter as figure 10.
3. Place the temperature probe to the object being
measured.
The measured value shows on the display after
several seconds.
C F
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Note
l Place the Meter in an environment of 18C~23C
otherwise false reading may be obtained especially
in testing low temperature.
l The included point contact temperature probe can
only be used with temperature 230C below.
l When temperature measurement has been
completed, remove the temperature probe away from
the multi-purpose socket, and remove the multipurpose socket away from the Meter.
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Note
l The current of the object being measured must >
10A.
5A continuous measurement is allowed.
l 5A~10A, only 10 seconds continuous measurement
is allowed and the interval between each
measurement must be greater than 15 minutes.
When power measurement has been completed,
first switch off the power, then disconnect the
connection between the adaptor and the outlet.
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Chapter 4
Using Store, Recall & Send Features
Introduction
Chapter 4 shows you how to use stores, recall and
communication features available on the Meter
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Using Send
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Chapter 5
Changing the Default Setting
Introduction
The Meter allows you to change the default operating configuration of the Meter by changing setup options made
at the factory.
These settings are stored and can be changed in the Setup mode using the procedure described in this chapter.
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Option
Max. 40000. Press
Press
LOW
10
to select OFF
OFF
Factory Default
to select OFF
OFF
20
30
OFF
OFF
10
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Description
10
20
30
OFF
Option
Graph
Factory Default
Zero is in the
center
Description
0
-4
-2
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Chapter 6
Maintenance
This chapter provides basic maintenance information including battery and fuse replacement instruction.
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.
A. General Service
l Periodically wipe the case with a damp cloth and mild detergent. Do not use abrasives or solvents.
l To clean the terminals with cotton bar with detergent, as dirt or moisture in the terminals can affect readings.
l Turn the Meter to OFF when it is not in use.
l Take out the battery when it is not using for a long time.
l Do not use or store the Meter in a place of humidity, high temperature, explosive, inflammable and strong magnetic
field.
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Chapter 7
Specifications
Safety and Compliances
Maximum Voltage between any Terminal and Grounding Refer to different range input protection voltage
Certification
Compliances
520mm
520mm
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Physical Specifications
Display (LCD)
Operating Temperature
0C~40C (32F~104F)
Storage Temperature
-10C~50C (14F~122F)
Relative Humidity
Battery Type
Electromagnetic Compatibility
Dimensions (H x W x L)
177 x 85 x 40mm.
Weight
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General Specifications
Range
Auto
Polarity
Auto
Overloading
Display OL
(except at 4~20mA Loop range which display HI or LO)
Battery Deficiency
Display
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Feature Summary
Tri Digital Displays
Autorange
Data Hold
Continuity
Bar Graph
40 segments
Duty Cycle
Battery replaceable.
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Basic Specifications
Function
Ranges / Description
DC Voltage
0 to 1000V
Basic Accuracy
DC Voltage: 0.025%
AC Voltage: 0.4%
DC Current
10 seconds, interval
Resistance
Capacitance
0 to 40mF(UT71A/B is 0 to 20mF)
Frequency
Temperature
-40C~1000C (-40F~1832F)(UT71B/C)
STORE Readings
15 minutes)
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Resolution
200mV
400mV
0.01mV
2V
4V
0.0001V
20V
40V
0.001V
200V
400V
0.01V
1000V
1000V
0.1V
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Accuracy
UT71A
UT71B
UT71C/D/E
(0.05%+5)
(0.025%+5)
(0.08%+5)
(0.05%+5)
(0.1%+8)
(0.1%+8)
Overload
Input
Protection
Impedance
Around 2.5G
(0.1%+8)
(0.15%+8)
1000V
Around 10M
UT71C/D/E
2V
4V
20V
200V
1000V
40V
400V
1000V
Resolution
Bandwidth
0.0001V
0.001V
0.01V
0.1V
Accuracy
UT71A
UT71B
UT71C/D/E
45Hz~1kHz
(0.8%+40)
(0.6%+40)
(0.4%+30)
1kHz~10kHz
(3%+40)
(3%+40)
(3%+30)
10kHz~100kHz
(7%+40)
(7%+40)
(6%+30)
45Hz~1kHz
(0.8%+40)
(0.6%+40)
(0.4%+30)
1kHz~10kHz
(3%+40)
(3%+40)
(3%+30)
10kHz~100kHz
(7%+40)
(7%+40)
(6%+30)
45Hz~1kHz
(0.8%+40)
(0.6%+40)
(0.4%+30)
1kHz~10kHz
(5%+40)
(5%+40)
(5%+30)
10kHz~100kHz
Not Specified
Not Specified
Not Specified
45Hz~1kHz
(1.5%+40)
(1%+30)
1kHz~5kHz
(1.2%+40)
(6%+40)
5kHz~10kHz
(10%+40)
(10%+30)
(5%+30)
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Remarks:
l Input Impedance: Approx 10M .
l Overload Protection: 1000V.
l Display:
a) True rms are valid from 10% of range to 100% of range
b) AC crest factor can be up to 3.0 except 1000V where it is 1.5.
c) A residual reading of 80 digits with test leads shorted, will not affect stated accuracy.
d) When frequency is lower than 100kHz, the accuracy guarantee range 10%-100%.
e) When making AC+DC measurment, the accuray need to add (1%+ 35 digits) of reading based on the above table.
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C. DC Current
Range
Accuracy
Resolution
UT71A/B UT71C/D/E
UT71A
200A
400A
0.01A
2000A
4000A
0.1A
20mA
40mA
0.001mA
200mA
400mA
0.01mA
10A
10A
0.001A
UT71B
Overload Protection
UT71C/D/E
(0.1%+15)
(0.2%+20)
(0.15%+20)
(0.15%+15)
(0.8%+30)
(0.7%+30)
0.5A, 250V,
(0.5%+30)
520mm
10A, 250V, fast type fuse,
520mm
Remarks:
At 10A range:
l When the measured current is 5A, continuous measurement is allowed.
l When the measured current is between 5A-10A, continuous measurement 10 seconds and interval more than
15 minutes.
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400A
4000A
Accuracy
Resolution
Bandwidth
0.01A
45Hz~1kHz
(1%+15)
(0.8%+15)
0.1A
1kHz~10kHz
(2%+40)
(1.5%+40)
20mA
40mA
0.001mA
200mA
400mA
0.01mA
10A
10A
0.001A
UT71A
UT71B
45Hz~1kHz
(2%+20)
(2%+20)
1kHz~10kHz
(6%+40)
(6%+40)
Overload
UT71C/D/E
Protection
0.5A, 250V,
(0.7%+15)
(1%+40)
520mm
Remarks:
l Display:
a)True rms are valid from 10% of range to 100% of range
b) AC crest factor can be up to 3.0.
c) A residual reading of 80 digits with test leads shorted, will not affect stated accuracy.
d) When frequency is lower than 100kHz, the accuracy guarantee range 10%-100%.
e) When making AC+DC measurment, the accuray need to add (1%+ 35 digits) of reading based on the above table.
l At 10A range:
a) When the measured current is 5A, continuous measurement is allowed.
b) When the measured current is between 5A-10A, continuous measurement 10 seconds and interval more
than 15 minutes.
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Resolution
Accuracy
Overload
UT71A
UT71B
UT71C/D/E
(0.5%+20)+test leads
(0.4%+20)+test leads
(0.3%+8)+test leads
(0.5%+20)
(0.4%+20)
(0.3%+8)
200
400
2k
4k
0.0001k
20k
40k
0.001k
200k
400k
0.01k
(1%+20)
(0.8%+20)
(0.5%+20)
2M
4M
0.0001M
(1%+40)
(1%+40)
(1%+40)
20M
40M
0.001M
(1.5%+40)
(1.5%+40)
(1.5%+40)
0.01
Protection
1000V
F. Continuity Test
Range
Resolution
Overload Protection
0.01
1000V
Remarks:
l Open circuit voltage approximate -1.2V.
l The buzzer does not sound when the test resistance is > 60 .
l The beeper comes on continuously for open conditions, that is test resistance is
40 .
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G. Diode Test
Range
Resolution
Overload Protection
0.0001V
1000V
Remarks:
l Open circuit voltage approximate 2.8V.
l A good silicon junction drops between 0.5V and 0.8V.
H. Capacitance
Range
UT71A/B UT71C/D/E
Resolution
20nF
40nF
0.001nF
200nF
400nF
0.01nF
2F
4F
0.0001F
20F
40F
0.001F
200F
400F
0.01F
2mF
4mF
0.0001mF
20mF
40mF
0.001 mF
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Accuracy
UT71A
UT71B
Overload
UT71C/D/E
Protection
(1.5%+20)+
(1.2%+20)+
(1%+20)+
capacitance value of capacitance value of capacitance value of
open circuit test leads open circuit test leads open circuit test leads
(1.5%+20)
(1.5%+40)
(1.2%+20)
(1%+20)
(1.2%+40)
(1.5%+40)
(1.2%+20)
(5%+40)
(5%+40)
(5%+20)
Not specified
Not specified
Not specified
1000V
I. Frequency
Range
Resolution
UT71A/B
UT71C/D/E
20Hz
40Hz
0.001Hz
200Hz
400Hz
0.01Hz
2kHz
4kHz
0.0001kHz
20kHz
40kHz
0.001kHz
200kHz
400kHz
0.01kHz
2MHz
4MHz
0.0001MHz
20MHz
40MHz
0.001MHz
200MHz
400MHz
0.01MHz
Accuracy
UT71A/B
UT71C/D/E
(0.1%+15)
(0.01%+8)
Not Specified
Not Specified
Overload Protection
1000V
Remarks:
l Input amplitude a as follows; (DC electric level is zero)
When 10Hz~40MHz : 200mV a 30Vrms;
When > 40MHz : Not specified
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J. Temperature (UT71B/C/D/E)
Degrees Celsius
Range
Resolution
-40C~40C
40C~400C
Accuracy
Overload Protection
(3%+30)
0.1C
400C~1000C
(1%+30)
1000V
2.5%
Fahrenheit
Range
Resolution
-40F~32F
32F~752F
752F~1832F
Accuracy
Overload Protection
(4%+50)
0.1F
(1.5%+50)
1000V
3%
Remarks:
l Included is a K-Type (nickel chromium ~ nickel silicon) point contact temperature probe which could only measure
temperature below 230C. If you want to measure temperature higher than 230C, you must use the rod contact
temperature probe.
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Resolution
Accuracy
Overload Protection
(4~20mA)%
0.01%
(1%+50)
Remarks:
When the readings obtained is:
l < 4mA, the primary display shows LO
l 4mA, the primary display shows 0% . ; 20mA, the primary display shows 100%
l > 20mA, the primary display shows HI
L. Power Measurement (UT71E only)
Range
POWER
2500W
0.1W
VA POWER
2500W
1W
Cos POWER
0~1
0.001W
(2%+10)
(2%+10) 10A, 250V, fast type fuse, 520mm
1000V
(1%+10)
Remarks:
l Power factor input range: 0.000~1.000
l Voltage input impedance: around 10M .
l Voltage input range: AC50~250V
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