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Frequency & Duty Cycle

Table of Contents

Title

Overview

Unpacking Inspection

Safety Information

Rules For Safe Operation

International Electrical Symbols

The Meter Structure

Rotary Switch

Functional Buttons

Display Symbols

Measurement Ranges

A. Selecting a Measurement Range

B. Manual Ranging and Autoranging

Measurement Operation

A. AC & DC Voltage Measurement

B. Measuring Continuity, Diodes &

Resistance

C. Capacitance Measurement

D. Frequency & Duty Cycle Measurement

E. DC or AC Current Measurement

The POWER Button

The BLUE Button

The Use of Relative Value Mode

Operation of Hold Mode

General Specifications

Accuracy Specifications

A. AC Voltage

B. DC Voltage

C. Continuity, Diodes & Resistance Test

D. Capacitance

G.

AC Current

F.

DC Current

Maintenance

A. General Service

B. Testing the Fuses

C. Replacing the Battery

D. Replacing the Fuses

RS232C Serial Port

A. RS232C Port Cable

B. Setting of RS232C Serial Ports

C. System Requirements for Installing

the UT60A Interface Program

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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 Model UT60A (hereafter referred to

as "the Meter") has autorange and manual range options

with maximum reading 3999. The enclosure structure

design adopted advanced "co-injection" technique in

order to provide sufficient insulation.

In addition to the conventional measuring functions, it

is equipped with a RS232C standard serial port for easy

connection with computer to realize macro recording and

monitoring and capture of transient dynamic data,

displaying change of waveform during the measurement,

providing data and evidence to engineering technicians

for scientific research. This is also a highly applied digital

multimeter of good performance with full overload

protection.

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Unpacking Inspection

Open the package case and take out the Meter. Check

the following items carefully to see any missing or

damaged part:

Item

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Description

Operating Manual

Test Lead

9V Battery (NEDA1604, 6F22 or 006P)

(installed)

RS232C Interface Cable

CD-ROM (Installation Guide & Computer

Interface Software)

Qty

1 piece

1 pair

1 piece

In the event you find any missing or damage, please

contact your dealer immediately.

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Safety Information

This Meter complies with the standards IEC61010: in

pollution degree 2, overvoltage category (CAT. III 1000V,

CAT. IV 600V) and double insulation.

CAT. III: Distribution level, fixed installation, with smaller

transient overvoltages than CAT. IV

CAT IV:Primary supply level, overhead lines, cable

systems etc.

Use the Meter only as specified in this operating manual,

otherwise the protection provided by the Meter may be

impaired.

In this manual, a Warning identifies conditions and

actions that pose hazards to the user, or may damage

the Meter or the equipment under test.

A Note identifies the information that user should pay

attention on.

International electrical symbols used on the Meter and

in this Operating Manual are explained on page 8.

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Rules For Safe Operation (1)

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:

l 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.

l 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.

l Do not apply more than the rated voltage, as

marked on the Meter, between the terminals or

between any terminal and grounding.

l 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.

l Never working at an effective voltage over 60V

in DC or 30V rms in AC for there is danger of

electric shock.

l Use the proper terminals, function, and range

for your measurements.

l 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.

l When using the test leads, keep your fingers

behind the finger guards.

l Disconnect circuit power and discharge all high-

voltage capacitors before testing continuity,

diodes, resistance, capacitance or current.

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Rules For Safe Operation (2)

l Before measuring current, check the Meter's

fuses and turn off power to the circuit before

connecting the Meter to the circuit.

l Replace the battery as soon as the battery

indicator appears. With a low battery, the Meter

might produce false readings that can lead to

electric shock and personal injury.

l Remove test leads and RS232C interface cable

from the Meter and turn the Meter power off

before opening the Meter case.

l When servicing the Meter, use only the same

model number or identical electrical

specifications replacement parts.

l The internal circuit of the Meter shall not be

altered at will to avoid damage of the Meter and

any accident.

l Soft cloth and mild detergent should 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.

l The Meter is suitable for indoor use.

l Under the environment with high (+/-4kV)

electrostatic discharge, the Meter may not be

operated as normal condition. The user may

require resetting the Meter.

l Turn the Meter off when it is not in use and take

out the battery when not using for a long time.

l 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.

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International Electrical Symbols

AC (Alternating Current).

DC (Direct Current).

AC or DC.

Grounding.

Double Insulated.

Deficiency of Built-In Battery.

Continuity Test.

Diode.

Capacitance Test.

Fuse.

Warning. Refer to the Operating Manual.

Conforms to Standards of European Union.

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The Meter Structure

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Display Symbols (1)

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kM

nFHz

VA

AC

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Display Symbols (2)

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Measurement Ranges (1)

A measurement range determines the highest value the

Meter can measure. Most Meter functions have more

than one range. See "Accuracy Specifications."

A. Selecting a Measurement Range

Being in the right measurement range is important:

l If the range is too low for the input, the Meter displays

to indicate an overload.

l If the range is too high, the Meter will not display

the most accurate measurement.

B. Manual Ranging and Autoranging

The Meter has both manual range and autorange options:

l In the autorange mode, the Meter selects the best

range for the input detected.

This allows you to switch test points without having

to reset the range.

l In the manual range mode, you select the range.

This allows you to override autorange and lock the

Meter in a specific range.

The Meter defaults to the autorange mode in

measurement functions that have more than one range.

When the Meter is in the autorange mode,

is

displayed.

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Measurement Ranges (2)

To enter and exit the manual range mode:

1. Press RANGE.

The Meter enters the manual range mode and

turns off.

Each presses of RANGE increments the range.

When the highest range is reached, the Meter wraps

to the lowest range.

2. To exit the manual range mode, press and hold

RANGE for over 2 seconds.

The Meter returns to the autorange mode and

is displayed.

Note

l If you manually change the measurement range

after entering the REL or Hold modes, the Meter

exits these modes.

l Under frequency/duty cycle and capacitance

measurement, only autorange mode is available.

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Measurement Operation (1)

A. AC & DC Voltage Measurement

Warning

To avoid harms to you or damages to the Meter from

electric shock, please do not attempt to measure

voltages higher than 1000V / 750V rms although

readings may be obtained.

AC Voltage Measurement (see figure 3)

The AC voltage ranges are: 4.000V, 40.00V, 400.0V and

750.0V. To measure AC Voltage, connect the Meter as

follows:

1. Insert the red test lead into the HzV terminal and

the black test lead into the COM terminal.

2. Set the rotary switch to Hz

V and press BLUE

button to select AC measurement mode.

3. Connect the test leads across with the object being

measured.

The measured value shows on the display, which

is effective value of sine wave (mean value

response).

(figure 3)

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Measurement Operation (2)

Note

l In each range, the Meter has an input impedance

of 10M . This loading effect can cause measurement

errors in high impedance circuits. If the circuit

impedance is less than or equal to 10k , the error

is negligible (0.1% or less).

l When AC voltage measurement has been

completed, disconnect the connection between the

testing leads and the circuit under test.

DC Voltage Measurement (see figure 4)

Select

(figure

4)

The DC Voltage ranges are: 400.0mV, 4.000V, 40.00V,

400.0V and 1000V. To measure DC voltage, connect

the Meter as follows:

1. Insert the red test lead into the HzV terminal and

the black test lead into the COM terminal.

2. Set the rotary switch to Hz

V; DC measurement

is default or press BLUE button to select DC

measurement mode.

3. Connect the test leads across with the object being

measured.

The measured value shows on the display.

Hz

V

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