Title: Model Ut50A/B/C: Operating Manual
Title: Model Ut50A/B/C: Operating Manual
Title: Model Ut50A/B/C: Operating Manual
Table of Contents
Title Page
Overview 3
Unpacking Inspection 4
Safety Information 5
Rules For Safe Operation 6
International Electrical Symbols 8
The multimeter Structure 9
Functional Buttons 10
Display Symbols 11
Measurement Operation 13
A. DC Voltage Measurement 13
B. AC Voltage Measurement 14
C. DC Current Measurement 16
D. AC Current Measurement 17
E. Measuring Resistance 19
F. The Model UT50C:
Frequency Measurement 20
G. The Model UT50B/UT50C:
Temperature Measurement 21
H. Capacitance Measurement 22
I. Measuring Diodes & Continuity 23
Testing for Continuity 24
Sleep Mode 25
Turning on the Auto Display Backlight 25
General Specifications 26
Accuracy Specifications 27
A. DC Voltage 27
B. AC Voltage 27
C. DC Current 28
D. AC Current 28
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Title Page
E. Resistance Test 29
F. The Model UT50C: Frequency 29
G. The Model UT50B/UT50C:
Temperature 29
H. Capacitance 30
I. Diodes and Continuity Test 30
Maintenance 31
A. General Service 32
B. Replacing the Battery 32
C. Replacing the Fuses 32
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Model UT50A/B/C: OPERATING MANUAL
Overview
Warning
To avoid electric shock or personal injury, read the
"Safety Information" and "Rules for Safe Operation"
carefully before using the Meter.
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Model UT50A/B/C: OPERATING MANUAL
Unpacking Inspection
Open the package case and take out the Meter. Check
the following items carefully to see any missing or
damaged part:
Item Description Qty
1 English Operating Manual 1 piece
2 Test Lead 1 pair
3 Test Clip 1 pair
4 Point Contact Temperature Probe 1 piece
(UT50B/UT50C only)
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Safety Information
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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:
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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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Model UT50A/B/C: OPERATING MANUAL
( figure 1)
1 LCD Display
2 Data Hold Button.
3 Rotary Switch
4 Other Input Terminals
5 COM Input Terminal
6 20A Input Terminal
7 The Model UT50A:µAmA Input terminal
The Model UT50B/UT50C:mA Input terminal
8 Power
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Functional Buttons
Below table indicated for information about the functional
button operations
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10-14
( figure 2)
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Measurement Operation(1)
l Make sure the Sleep Mode is not on if you found
there is no display on the LCD after turning on the
Meter.
l Make sure the Low Battery Display is not on, otherwise
false readings may be provided.
l Pay extra attention to the symbol which is located
besides the input terminals of the Meter before carrying
out measeurement.
A. DC Voltage Measurement (see figure 3)
red black
( figure 3)
Warning
To avoid harms to you or damages to the Meter from
electric shock, please do not attempt to measure
voltages higher than 1000V or 750V rms although
readings may be obtained.
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Measurement Operation(2)
Note
l If the value of voltage to be measured is unknown,
use the maximum measurement position (1000V)
and reduce the range step by step until a satisfactory
reading is obtained.
l The LCD displays “1” indicating the existing selected
range is overloaded, it is required to select a higher
range in order to obtain a correct reading.
l In each range, the Meter has an input impedance of
approx. 10MΩThis loading effect can cause
measurement errors in high impedance circuits. If the
circuit impedance is less than or equal to 10kΩ, the
error is negligible (0.1% or less).
l When DC voltage measurement has been completed,
disconnect the connection between the testing leads
and the circuit under test.
red black
( figure 4)
Warning
To avoid harms to you or damages to the Meter from
electric shock, please do not attempt to measure
voltages higher than 1000V or 750V rms although
readings may be obtained.
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Measurement Operation(3)
The Model UT50A: The AC voltage measurement has
5 measurement positions on the rotary switch: 200mV,
2V, 20V, 200V and 750V
The Model UT50B/UT50C: The AC voltage measurement
has 4 measurement positions on the rotary switch: 2V,
20V, 200V and 750V
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Measurement Operation(4)
C. DC Current Measurement (see figure 5)
black red
( figure 5)
Warning
Never attempt an in-circuit current measurement
where the open circuit voltage between terminals
and ground is greater than 60V DC or 30V rms.
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 testing leads are connected
to the current terminals, do not parallel them across
any circuit.
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Measurement Operation(5)
2. Insert the red test lead into the µAmA (The Model
UT50B/UT50C) or 20A terminal and the black test
lead into the COM terminal.
3. Set the rotary switch to an appropriate measurement
position in A range.
4. Break the current path to be tested. Connect the red
test lead to the more positive side of the break and
the black test lead to the more negative side of the
break.
5. Turn on power to the circuit. The measured value
shows on the display.
Note
l If the value of current to be measured is unknown,
use the maximum measurement position (20A) and
20A terminal, and reduce the range step by step until
a satisfactory reading is obtained.
l When current measurement has been completed,
disconnect the connection between the testing leads
and the circuit under test.
black red
( figure 6)
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Measurement Operation(6)
Warning
Never attempt an in-circuit current measurement
where the voltage between terminals and ground is
greater than 60V.
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 testing leads are connected
to the current terminals, do not parallel them across
any circuit.
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Measurement Operation(7)
E. Measuring Resistance (see figure 7)
red black
( figure 7)
Warning
To avoid damages to the Meter or to the devices under
test, disconnect circuit power and discharge all the
high-voltage capacitors before measuring resistance.
The resistance ranges are:
The Model UT50A/UT50B: 200Ω, 2kΩ, 20kΩ, 200kΩ,
2MΩ, 20MΩand 200MΩ.
The Model UT50C: 200Ω, 2kΩ, 20kΩ, 200kΩ, 2MΩ
and 200MΩ.
To measure resistance, connect the Meter as follows:
1. Insert the red test lead into the VΩ terminal and
the black test lead into the COM terminal.
2. Set the rotary switch to an appropriate measurement
position inΩ range.
3. Connect the test leads across with the object being
measured.The measured value shows on the display.
Note
l The test leads can add 0.1Ωto 0.3Ω of error to the
resistance measurement.To obtain precision readings
in low-resistance, that is the range of 200Ω, short-
circuit the input terminals beforehand and record the
reading obtained (called this reading as X). (X) is
the additional resistance from the test lead.
Then use the equation:
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Measurement Operation(8)
measured resistance value (Y) – (X) = precision
readings of resistance.
l For high resistance (>1MΩ), it is normal
taking several seconds to obtain a stable reading.
l When there is no input, for example in open circuit
condition, the Meter displays “1”.
l When resistance measurement has been completed,
disconnect the connection between the testing leads
and the circuit under test.
F. The Model UT50C: Frequency Measurement (see figure 8)
red black
( figure 8)
Warning
To avoid harm to you or damages to the Meter, do
not attempt to measure voltages higher than 60V in
DC or 30V rms in AC although readings may be
obtained. When the frequency signal to be tested is
higher than 30V rms, the Meter cannot guarantee
accuracy of the measurement.
The frequency measurement ranges are 2kHz and 20kHz.
To measure frequency, connect the Meter as follows:
1. Insert the red test lead into the VΩ terminal and
the black test lead into the COM terminal.
2. Set the rotary switch to an appropriate measurement
position in kHz range.
3. Connect the test leads across with the object being
measured.
The measured value shows on the display.
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Measurement Operation(9)
Note
l When Hz measurement has been completed,
disconnect the connection between the testing leads
and the circuit under test.
G. The Model UT50B/UT50C: Temperature
Measurement (see figure 9)
( figure 9)
Warning
To avoid harm to you or damages to the Meter, do
not attempt to measure voltages higher than 60V in
DC or 30V rms in AC although readings may be
obtained.
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The temperature measurement range is from -40 C~
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1000 C or -40 F~1832 F. To measure temperature,
connect the Meter as follows:
1. Insert the red temperature into the VΩ terminal
and the black temperature probe into the COM terminal.
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2. Set the rotary switch to C or F.
3. Place the temperature probe to the object being
measured.
The measured value shows on the display.
Note
l The Meter automatically displays the temperature
value inside the Meter when there is no temperature
probe connection.
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Measurement Operation(10)
l The included temperature probe can only be measured
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up to 250 C For any mesaurement higher than that,
the rod type temperature probe must be used instead.
l When temperature measeuremnet has been completed,
disconnect the connection between the testing leads
and te circuit under test.
H.Capacitance Measurement (see figure 10)
( figure 10)
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Measurement Operation(11)
Note
l For testing the capacitor with polarity, connect the
red test lead to anode & black test lead to cathode
l When the tested capacitor is shorted or the capacitor
value is overloaded, the LCD display “1”.
l To minimize the measurement error caused by the
distributed capacitor, the testing lead or testing clip
should be as short as possible.
When the tested capacitor is greater than 30 µF,
reading is for reference only.
l It is normal to take a while for zeroing when changing
over the measurement range. This process will not
affect the accuracy of the final readings obtained.
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Measurement Operation(12)
Note
l In a circuit, a good diode should still produce a forward
voltage drop reading of 0.5V to 0.8V; however; the
reverse voltage drop reading can vary depending on
the resistance of other pathways between the probe
tips.
l Connect the test leads to the proper terminals as said
above to avoid error display. The LCD will display
“1” indicating open-circuit for wrong connection.
The unit of diode is Volt (V), displaying the positive-
connection voltage-drop value.
l When diode testing has been completed, disconnect
the connection between the testing leads and the
circuit under test.
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Sleep Mode
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General Specifications
l Maximum voltage between
any Terminals and
Grounding : 1000V rms.
l Fused Protection for
mA Input Terminal : 0.5A, 250V fast
type, 5x20mm.
l Fused Protection for 20A
Input Terminal : Un-fused.
l Range : Manual ranging.
l Maximum Display : Display :1999.
l Mesaurement Speed : Updates 2~3 times/second.
o o
l Temperature : Operating: 0 C~40 C
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(32 F~104 F);
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Storage : -10 C~50 C( 14 F~122 F).
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l Relative Humidity : 75% @ 0 C~30 C;
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50% @ 31 C~40 C.
l Altitude: Operating : 2000m;
Storage : 10000m.
l Battery Type : 9V NEDA1604 or 6F22
or 006P.
l Battery Deficiency : Display “ ”.
l Data Holding : Display “ ”
l Negative reading : Display “ “
l Overloading : Display “1”.
l Dimensions (HxWxL) : 165x80x38.3mm.
l Weight : Approx.275g (battery
included).
l Safety/Compliances : IEC61010 CAT II 1000V
overvoltage and double
insulation standard.
l Certificate :
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Accuracy Specifications(1)
Accuracy: (a% reading + b digits),guarantee for 1 year.
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Operating temperature:23 C 5 C.
Relative humidity:<75%.
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Temperature coefficient: 0.1 x (specified accuracy) / 1 C.
A. DC Voltage
Accuracy Overload
Range Resolution
UT50A UT50B UT50C Protection
200mV 100µV 250VDCor
ACrms.
2V 1mV (0.5%+1)
1000V DC
20V 10mV or 750V AC
200V 100mV rms.
1000V 1V (0.8%+2)
B. AC Voltage
Accuracy Overload
Range Resolution
UT50A UT50B UT50C Protection
200mV 100µV (1.2%+3) 250V DC or
AC rms
2V 1mV 1000V DC
20V 10mV (0.8%+3) or 750V
200V 100mV AC rms.
750V 1V (1.2%+3)
Remarks:
l Input impedance: 10MΩ .
l Frequency response: 40Hz~400Hz.
l Display effective value of sine wave (mean value
response).
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Accuracy Specifications(2)
C. DC Current
Accuracy Overload
Range Resolution
UT50A UT50B UT50C Protection
20µA 0.01µA 0.5A. 250V
(0.8%+1)
fast type
2mA 1µA (0.8%+1) fuse, 5x20
20mA 10µA (0.8%+1) mm
200mA 100µA (1.5%+1)
20A 10mA (2%+5) Un-Fused
Remarks:
l At 20A Range: For continuous measurement 10
seconds and interval not less than 15 minutes.
l Measurement voltage drop: Full range at 200mV.
D. AC Current
Accuracy Overload
Range Resolution
UT50A UT50B UT50C Protection
200µA 0.1µA 0.5A. 250V
(1%+3) fast type
2mA 1µA
(1%+3) fuse, 5x20
20mA 10µA mm
200mA 100µA (1.8%+3)
20A 10mA (3%+5) Un-Fused
Remarks:
l At 20A Range: For continuous measurement 10
seconds and interval not less than 15 minutes.
l Measurement voltage drop: Full range at 200mV.
l Frequency reaponse: 40Hz~400Hz
l Display effective value of sine wave (mean value
response).
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Accuracy Specifications(3)
E. Resistance Test
Accuracy Overload
Range Resolution
UT50A UT50B UT50C Protection
200Ω 0.1Ω (0.8%+3)
2kΩ 1Ω
20kΩ 10Ω (0.8%+1) 250V DC
200kΩ 100Ω or AC rms
2MΩ 1kΩ
20MΩ 10kΩ (1%+2)
200MΩ 100kΩ [5%(reading-10)+10]
Remarks:
l Open circuit voltage: 700mV (At 200MΩ range,
it is approx. 2.8V)
l At 200MΩ range , test lead is in short circuit , and it
is normal to display 10 digits. During measurement,
subtract the 10 digits from the reading.
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Accuracy Specifications(4)
H. Capacitance
Accuracy Overload
Range Resolution
UT50A UT50B UT50C Protection
2nF 1pF
(4%+3)
20nF 10pF (4%+3)
200nF 0.1nF 250V AC
2µF 1nF (4%+3)
100µF 0.1µF (5%+4)
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Maintenance(1)
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
(figure 11)
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Maintenance(2)
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.
To replace battery:
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Maintenance(3)
1. Install ONLY replacement fuses with the identical
type and specification as follows and make sure the
fuse is fixed firmly in the bracket. 0.5A. 250V fast
type fuse, φ 5x20mm.
2. Rejoin the case bottom and the case top, and install
the screw and rubber feet
Replacement of fuses is seldom required. Burning of a
fuse always results from the improper operation.
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This operating manual is subject to change without notice.
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