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U1253A Quick Start Guide

Functions and Features

Input Terminals and Overload Protection

Action

Steps

Changes the OLED brightness

Press 

.

Freezes the measured value

Press 

.

Starts MIN|MAX|AVG|NOW 
recording

Press and hold 

 

for > 1 s.

Offsets the measured value

Press 

.

Changes the measurement 
range

Press 

.

Turns on auto range

Press and hold 

 for > 1 s.

Turns on dual display

Press 

.

Starts manual data logging

Press and hold 

 

for > 1 s.

Views the logged data

Press 

 for > 1 s, press 

 or 

 to scroll through the logged 

data.

Clears the logged data

Press 

 for > 1 s, press 

 for > 1 s.

Measurement Functions

Input Terminal

Overload Protection

Voltage

COM

1000 Vrms

Diode

1000 Vrms 

< 0.3 A short circuit current

Resistance

Capacitance

Temperature

Current (

μ

A and mA)

µA.mA

COM

440 mA/1000 V 30 kA/fast-acting fuse

Current (A)

A

COM

11 A/1000 V 30 kA/fast-acting fuse

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Summary of Contents for U1253A

Page 1: ...n software and instrument drivers Rechargeable 7 2 V battery Power cord and AC adapter Certificate of Calibration If anything is missing or damaged please contact the nearest Agilent Sales Office WARNING Ensure the terminal connections are correct for that particular measurement selection before starting any measurement To avoid damage to the device do not exceed the input limit Agilent Technologi...

Page 2: ... or Ensure that is shown on the display 2 Connect the red and black test leads to input terminals V mV red and COM black respectively 3 Probe the test points and read the display 4 Press to display dual measurements Parameter can be switched consecutively Measuring AC current 1 Set the rotary switch to or Press to ensure is shown on the display 2 Connect the red and black test leads to input termi...

Page 3: ... Set the rotary switch to 2 Connect the red and black test leads to input terminals red and COM black respectively 3 Connect the red test lead to the positive terminal of the capacitor and the black test lead to the negative terminal 4 Read the display Temperature 1 Set the rotary switch to Press to select temperature measurement 2 Connect the red and black test leads to input terminals red and CO...

Page 4: ...ill be shown on the display This accommodates a higher frequency range of up to 20 MHz 6 The signal is out of the U1253A frequency measurement range of 20 MHz if the reading is still unstable after Step 5 Square Wave Output 1 Turn the rotary switch to 2 Press to select duty cycle on the primary display 3 The default square wave frequency is 600 Hz as shown by the secondary display with a 50 duty c...

Page 5: ... Turns on dual display Press Starts manual data logging Press and hold for 1 s Views the logged data Press for 1 s press or to scroll through the logged data Clears the logged data Press for 1 s press for 1 s Measurement Functions Input Terminal Overload Protection Voltage COM 1000 Vrms Diode 1000 Vrms 0 3 A short circuit current Resistance Capacitance Temperature Current μA and mA µA mA COM 440 m...

Page 6: ...cated conditions are fully understood and met WARNING A WARNING notice denotes a hazard It calls atten tion to an operating procedure practice or the like that if not correctly performed or adhered to could result in personal injury or death Do not proceed beyond a WARNING notice until the indicated condi tions are fully understood and met Safety Symbols CAT III 1000 V Category III 1000 V overvolt...

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