Ut203 Operating Manual
Ut203 Operating Manual
Ut203 Operating Manual
Table of Contents Title Overview Unpacking Inspection Safety Information Rules For Safe Operation International Electrical Symbols The Meter Structure Rotary Switch Functional Buttons The Effectiveness of Functional Buttons Display Symbols Measurement Operation A. DC/AC Voltage Measurement B. Measuring Resistance C. Testing Diodes D. Testing for Continuity E. Frequency Measurement F. Duty Cycle Measurement G. DC/AC Current Measurement 1
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Title Sleep Mode Specifications A. General Specifications B. Environmental Requirements Accuracy Specifications A. DC Voltage B. AC Voltage C. Resistance D. Diode Test E. Continuity Test F. Frequency G. Duty Cycle H. DC Current I. AC Current Maintenance A. General Service B. Replacing the Battery
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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 Clamp Multimeter Model UT203/UT204 (hereafter referred to as the Meter) are 3 3/4 digits with steady operations, fashionable structure and highly reliable measuring instrument. The Meter uses large scale of integrated circuit with double integrated A/D converter as its core and has full range overload protection. The Meter can not only measure AC/DC Voltage, AC/DC Current, Frequency, Duty Cycle, Resistance, Diodes, Continuity but also it has Data Hold, Sleep Mode and Relative Mode features. UT204 has an extra True RMS feature. 3
Unpacking Inspection
Open the package case and take out the Meter. Check the following items carefully to see any missing or damaged part: Item 1 2 3 4 5 Description English Operating Manual Test Lead Test Clip Carrying Bag 9V Battery (NEDA1604, 6F22 or 006P) Qty 1 piece 1 pair 1 pair 1 piece 1 piece
In the event you find any missing or damage, please contact your dealer immediately.
Safety Information
This Meter complies with the standards IEC61010: in pollution degree 2, overvoltage category (CAT. II 600V, CAT. III 300V) and double insulation. CAT. II: Local level, appliance, PORTABLE EQUIPMENT etc., with smaller transient overvoltages than CAT. III. CAT. III: Distribution level, fixed installation, with smaller transient overvoltages than CAT. IV 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 to. International electrical symbols used on the Meter and in this Operating Manual are explained on page 9. 5
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 Do not carry out the measurement when the Meters back case and battery compartment are not closed to avoid electric shock. l Do not input higher than 600V between the two Meters input terminal to avoid electric shock and damages to the Meter. l 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. 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 resistance, continuity and diode. 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 When servicing the Meter, use only the same model number or identical electrical specifications replacement parts.
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 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.
(figure 1)
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Rotary Switch
Below table indicated for information about the rotary switch positions. Rotary Switch Position OFF V / Hz / Duty% 40A & 400A Function Power is turned off AC or DC voltage measurement Resistance measurement : Diode test : Continuity test Frequency Measurement and Duty Measurement AC and DC current measurement range
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Functional Buttons
Below table indicated for information about the functional button operations. Button HOLD REL Operation Performed l Press HOLD to enter the Hold mode in any mode, the Meter beeps. l Press HOLD again to exit the Hold mode, the Meter beeps. At V and range: l Press to select manual ranging measurement mode. The Meter is default to auto ranging measurement mode. l When the Meter is at manual ranging measurement mode, press to step down the range. At A range: l Press to enter the REL mode. l It subtracts a stored value from the present measurement value and displays a result. At Hz/Duty% range: l Press to switch between Hz measurement mode and Duty % measurement mode. 12
Button SELECT
Operation Performed l Press SELECT button to select the alternate functions marked in blue colour on the Meters faceplate including Hz, Duty%, V , , 40 A , and 400 A . l After the Meter entering Sleep Mode, press and hold SELECT to turn the Meter on, it will disable the Sleep Mode feature.
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HOLD l l l l l l
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4 15 3 2 14 1
9 5 6 10 11 12 13
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Number 1 2 3
Symbol AC DC
4 5 6 7 8 9
Meaning Indicator for AC voltage or current Indicator for DC voltage The battery is low. Warning: To avoid false readings, which could lead to possible electric shock or personal injury, replace the battery as soon as the battery indicator appears. The Meter is in the auto range mode in which the Meter automatically selects the range with the best resolution. Test of diode The continuity buzzer is on Indicator for Duty. Data hold is active Indicator for REL mode
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Number 10
Symbol ,k ,M
11 12 13 14 15 16
Hz A mV, V
TRMS OL
Meaning : Ohm. The unit of resistance. k : Kilohm. 1x103 or 1000 ohms M : Megohm. 1x106 or 1,000,000 ohms The unit of Frequency Amperes (amps). The unit of current. Volts. The unit of voltage. mV: Millivolt. 1x10-3 or 0.001 volts Indicates negative reading Indicator for TRMS mode The input value is too large for the selected range
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Measurement Operation
A. DC/AC Voltage Measurement (see figure 3) Warning
To avoid harms to you or damages to the Meter from eletric shock, do not attempt to measure voltages higher than 600V AC/DC, although readings may be obtained.
The DC Voltage ranges are: 400mV, 4V, 40V, 400V and 600V. The AC Voltage ranges are: 4V, 40V, 400V and 600V. To measure DC voltage, connect the Meter as follows: 1. Insert the red test lead into the Hz Duty% into the COM terminal. 18
Red
Black
(figure 3)
2. Set the rotary switch to V . DC mesaurement mode and auto ranging is a default. Press SELECT to switch to AC measurement mode or press REL to switch to manual ranging measurement mode. 3. Connect the test leads across with the object being measured. The measured value shows on the display. Note l When DC/AC voltage measurement has been completed, disconnect the connection between the testing leads and the circuit under test and remove testing leads from the input terminals.
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and 40M .
Red
Black
To measure resistance, connect the Meter as follows: 1. Insert the red test lead into the Hz Duty% (figure 4) terminal and the black test lead into the COM terminal. 2. Set the rotary switch to . Resistance measurement is default to auto range mode, press REL to switch to manual ranging measurement mode. 3. Connect the test leads across with the object being measured. The measured value shows on the display. 20
Note l To obtain a more precise reading, you could remove the objects being tested from the circuit when measuring. l When resistance measurement has been completed, disconnect the connection between the testing leads and the circuit under test and remove testing leads from the input terminals.
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Use the diode test to check diodes, transistors, and other semiconductor devices. The diode test sends a current through the semicondutor junction, then measure the voltage drop across the junction. A good silicon junction drops between 0.5V and 0.8V. To test the diode out of a circuit, connect the Meter as follows: 1. Insert the red test lead into the Hz Duty% into the COM terminal. 22
Red
Black
(figure 5)
2. Set the rotary switch to . Diode measurement mode is a default or presss SELECT to select measurement mode. 3. For forward voltage drop readings on any semiconductor component, place the red test lead on the components anode and place the black test lead on the components cathode. Note l To obtain a more precise reading, you could remove the objects being tested from the circuit when measuring. l When diode testing has been completed, disconnect the connection between the testing leads and the circuit under test and remove testing leads from the input terminals.
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To test for continuity, connect the Meter as follows: Red Black 1. Insert the red test lead into the Hz Duty% terminal and the black test lead into the 2. COM terminal. Set the rotary switch to and press SELECT (figure 6) 3. button to select measurement mode. The buzzer sounds if the resistance of a circuit under test is less than 50 4. The buzzer may or may not sounds if the resistance of a circuit under test is between 50 to 100 5. The buzzer does not sound if the resistance of a circuit under test is higher than 100 24
Note l When continuity testing has been completed, disconnect the connection between the testing leads and the circuit under test and remove testing leads from the input terminals.
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The resistance ranges are: 10Hz, 100Hz, 1kHz, 10kHz, 100kHz, 1MHz and 10MHz.
Red
Black
To measure frequency, connect the Meter as follows: 1. Insert the red temperature probe into the Hz (figure 7) Duty% terminal and the black temperature probe into the COM terminal. 2. Set the rotary switch to Hz. 3. Connect the test leads across with the object being measured. The measured value shows on the display. 26
Note l When frequency measurement has been completed, disconnect the connection between the testing leads and the circuit under test, and remove the testing leads away from the input terminals of the Meter.
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To measure duty cycle, connect the Meter as follows: 1. Insert the red temperature probe into the Hz Duty% terminal and the black temperature probe (figure 8) into the COM terminal. 2. Set the rotary switch to Hz and press REL to select Duty Cycle measurement mode. measured. 3. Connect the test leads across with the object being The measured value shows on the display. 28
Note l When duty cycle measurement has been completed, disconnect the connection between the testing leads and the circuit under test, and remove the testing leads away from the input terminals of the Meter.
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G. DC/AC Current Measurement (see figure 9) The measuremnet ranges of current are: 40.00 A and 400.0 A . To measure current, do the following: 1. Set the rotary switch to 40 A or 400 A . DC measuremnet mode is a default. Press SELECT to switch between DC and AC measurement mode. 2. Hold the Meter tight, dont release. The Hall components are very senstive not only to the magnet but also to heat and machines reaction force. Any shock will cause the changing in reading in the short time. (figure 9) 3. Press the lever to open the transformer jaw. 4. Center the conductor within the transformer jaw, then release the Meter slowly until the trasnformer jaw is completely closed, Make sure the conductor to be tested is placed at the center of the transformer jaw, otherwise it will casue deviation. The Meter can only measure one conductor at a time, to meausre more than one condutor at a time will cause deviation.. 30
40A 400A
Note l Press REL to subtracts a stored value from the present measurement value and displays a result. l When current measurement has been completed, disconnect the connection between the conductor under test and the jaw, and remove the conductor away from the transformer jaw of the Meter.
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Sleep Mode
To preserve battery life, the Meter automatically turns off if you do not turn the rotary switch or press any button for around 15 minutes. The Meter can be activated by turning the rotary switch or pressing the button based on The Effectiveness of Functional Buttons on page 14. Press SELECT to activate the Meter will disable the Sleep Mode feature. The Meter beeps 5 times in about 1 minute before entering Sleep Mode and it will have a 1 long beep just before entering Sleep Mode. To disable the Sleep Mode function, press and hold SELECT button while turning on the Meter.
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Specifications
A. General Specifications: l Maximum Voltage between any Terminals and grounding: Refer to different range input protection voltage. l Display: 3 3/4 digits LCD display, Maximum display 3999 l Polarity: Automatically display. l Overloading: Display OL or OL l Battery Deficiency: Display l Measurement Speed: Updates 3 times/second. l Measuremnet Deviation: The conductor being meaured is not placed in the center of the jawt during AC/DC current measurement, it will cause extra 1% deviation based on the stated accuracy. l Drop Test: 1 meter drop test passed. l Max. Jaw Size: 28mm diameter. l Projected Max. Current conductor size: 26mm diameter. l Electro-Magnetic: When carrying out measurement near the electro-magnetic, it may cause unstable or wrong reading. l Power: 1 x 9V battery (NEDA1604 or 6F22 or 006P) 33
l Battery Life: typically 150hours (alkaline battery) l Sleep Mode (can be disabled) l Dimensions (H x W x L): 208mm x 76mm x 30mm. l Weight: Approximate 260g (battery included) B. Environmental Requirements l The Meter is suitable for indoor use. l Altitude: Operating: 2000m Storage: 10000m l Safety/ Compliances: IEC 61010 CAT.II 600V, CAT.III 300V over voltage and double insulation standard. l Temperature and humidity: Operating: 0C~30C ( 85%R.H); 30C~40C ( 75%R.H); 40C~50C ( 45%R.H); Storage: -20C~+60C ( 85%R.H)
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Accurate Specifications
Accuracy: (a% reading + b digits), guarantee for 1 year. Operating temperature: 23C 5C Relative humidity: 85%R.H Temperature coefficient: 0.1x(specified accuracy)/1C A. DC Voltage Range 400.0mV 4.000V 40.00V 400.0V 600V Resolution 0.1mV 1mV 10mV 100mV 1V Accuracy (0.8%+3) (0.8%+1) (1%+3) Overload protection
600V DC/AC
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B. AC Voltage Range 4.000V 40.00V 400.0V 600V Resolution 1mV 10mV 100mV 1V Accuracy (1%+5) (1.2%+5) Overload protection 600V DC/AC
Remarks: l Input impedance: 10M // less than 100pF l Frequency response: 40Hz~400Hz. l Change to AC: UT203: Change to AC by using average response method. Input sine wave, then adjust the reading until it is same as the effective value. UT203: Combine AC and True RMS response method. Input sine wave to adjust. Non sine wave must follow the below data to adjust: Peak factor: 1.4~2.0, add 1.0% on the stated accuracy Peak factor: 2.0~2.5, add 2.5% on the stated accuracy Peak factor: 2.5~3.0, add 4.0% on the stated accuracy. 36
C. Resistance Range 400.0 4.000k 40.00k 400.0k 4.000M 40.00M D. Diode Test Range Resolution 1mV Accuracy Overload protection Display forward voltage 600Vp drop nearest value Resolution 100m 1 10 100 1k 10k Accuracy (1.2%+2) (1%+2) (1.2%+2) (1.5%+2) Overload protection
600Vp
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E. Continuity Test Range Resolution 100m Accuracy Around 50 , the buzzer beeps Overload protection 600Vp
Remark: l Open circuit voltage approximate 0.45V. l The buzzer may or may not beeps when the resistance of a circuit under test is between 50 ~100 l The buzzer will not beep when the resistance of a circuit under test is > 100 .
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F. Frequency Range 10Hz 100Hz 1kHz 10kHz 100kHz 1MHz 10MHz Resolution 0.001Hz 0.01Hz 0.1Hz 1Hz 10Hz 100Hz 1kHz Accuracy Overload protection
(0.1%+3)
600Vp
Remark: Input Sensitivity as follows: When 100kHz: 300mV rms; When > 100kHz: 600mV rms When > 1MHz: 800mV rms
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G. Duty Cycle Range 0.1%~99.9% Resolution 0.1% Accuracy For reference only Overload protection 600Vp
H. DC Current Range 40.00A 400.0A Resolution 0.01A 0.1A Accuracy (2%+5) (2%+3) Overload protection 400A DC/AC
Warning The operating temperature must be 0C ~40C when measuring current. Remark: l If the reading is positive, the current direction is from bottom to up. See figure 10, the front case face up while the bottom case face down. Hold the Meter tight, do now release. The Hall components are very sensitive not only to the magnet but 40
also to heat and machines reaction force. Any shock will cause the changing in reading in the short time. Follow the below procedure to measure current will be more precise: l Hold the Meter tight and press the lever to open the transformer jaw. Center the conductor within the transformer jaws, then release the Meter slowly until the transformer jaw is completely closed. Make sure the conductor to be tested is placed at the center of the transformer jaw, otherwise it will cause +1.0% deviation based on the stated accuracy. l Remove the transformer jaw. l Press REL to display zero. l Repeat the above 1. procedure. l The obtained reading will be more precise.
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I. AC Current Range 40.00A 400.0A Resolution Accuracy Frequency Response Overload protection 0.01A (2.5%+8) 400A DC/AC 50Hz ~ 60Hz 0.1A (2.5%+5)
Warning The operating temperature must be 0C ~40C when measuring current. Remark: l It may have 10 digits or less unstable or wrong digits, it will not affect measurement result. l Hold the Meter tight, do now release. The Hall components are very sensitive not only to the magnet but also to heat and machines reaction force. Any shock will cause the changing in reading in the short time. Follow the below procedure to measure current will be more precise: 1. Hold the Meter tight and press the lever to open the transformer jaw. Center the conductor within the transformer jaws, then release the Meter slowly until the transformer jaw is completely closed. Make sure the conductor to be tested is placed at the center of the transformer jaw, otherwise it will cause +1.0% deviation based on the stated accuracy. 42
2. 3. 4. 5.
Remove the transformer jaw. Press REL to display zero. Repeat the above 1. procedure. The obtained reading will be more precise.
l Change to AC: UT203: Change to AC by using average response method. Input sine wave, then adjust the reading until it is same as the effective value. UT204: Combine AC and True RMS response method. Input sine wave to adjust. Non sine wave must follow the below data to adjust: Peak factor: 1.4~2.0, add 1.0% on the stated accuracy Peak factor: 2.0~2.5, add 2.5% on the stated accuracy Peak factor: 2.5~3.0, add 4.0% on the stated accuracy.
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MAINTENANCE
This section provides basic maintenance information including battery 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. To avoid electrical shock or damage to the Meter, do not get water inside the case.
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 power 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. 44
(figure 10)
1. Turn the Meter off and remove all the connections from the input terminals 2. Turn the Meters front case down. 3. Remove the screw from the battery compartment, and separate the battery compartment from the case bottom. 4. Take out the old battery and replace with a new 9V battery (NEDA1604, 6F22 or 006P. 5. Rejoin the case bottom and the battery compartment, and reinstall the screw. ** END ** This operating manual is subject to change without notice. 45
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