UNI-T UT601, Operating Manual

Page 1: ...tons Display Symbols Measurement Operation A Measuring Resistance B Capacitance Measurement C Diode and Continuity Test D Transistor hFE Measurement General Specifications Accuracy Specifications A Resistance Test B Capacitance Test C Continuity Diodes D Transistor Maintenance A General Service B Replacing the Battery C Replacing the Fuse 3 4 5 6 8 9 9 10 11 11 13 15 17 18 19 19 20 20 21 22 22 23 ...

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Page 3: ... carefully and observe all the Warnings and Notes strictly Digital Capacitance Meter Model UT601 hereafter referred to as the Meter is a 3 1 2 digits with steady operations fashionable design and highly reliable hand held measuring instrument The Meter can also measure resistance transistor diode and continuity buzzer The Meter has a broad capacitance measurement range and precise accuracy It can ...

Page 4: ...he Meter Check the following items carefully to see any missing or damaged part Item Description Qty 1 2 3 English Operating Manual Test Clip 9V Battery NEDA1604 6F22 or 006P installed 1 piece 1 pair 1 piece In the event you find any missing or damage please contact your dealer immediately ...

Page 5: ...e 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 5 Model UT601 OPERATING MANUAL ...

Page 6: ...l be made during measurement is conducted to prevent damage of the Meter Do not apply more than 30Vrms between the terminals and the grounding to avoid electric shock and damage to the Meter Use the proper terminals function and range for your measurements Do not use or store the Meter in an environment of high temperature humidity explosive inflammable and strong magnetic field The performance of...

Page 7: ... the Meter when servicing No abrasive and solvent should be used to prevent the surface of the Meter from corrosion damage and accident The Meter is suitable for indoor use Turn the Meter power off when it is not in use and take out the battery when not using for a long time Please constantly check the battery as it may leak when it has been using for some time replace the battery as soon as leaki...

Page 8: ...NG MANUAL International Electrical Symbols 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 ...

Page 9: ...stance Diode and Continuity Buzzer Input Terminal 5 Capacitance Input Terminal 6 Small Value Capacitance Jack 7 Rotary Switch 8 Power Button figure 1 Below table indicated for information about the functional button operations Button Description Press the Power down to turn the Meter on Press the Power again to turn the Meter power off Power 1 2 3 6 7 8 5 4 ...

Page 10: ...Test of diode The continuity buzzer is on Farad The unit of capacitance pF Picofarad 1x10 12 or 0 000000000001 farads nF Nanofarad 1x10 9 or 0 000000001 farads µF Microfarad 1x10 6 or 0 000001 farads mF Millifarad 1x10 3 or 0 001 farads Ohm The unit of resistance k kilohm 1x103 or 1000 ohms M Megaohm 1x106 or 1 000 000 ohms H Henry The unit of Inductance mH Millihenry 1x10 3 or 0 001 henry No Symb...

Page 11: ... the high voltage capacitors before measuring resistance Warning The resistance ranges are 20 200 2k 20k 200k 2M 20M 200M and 2000M To measure resistance please connect the Meter as follows Insert the red test clip into the terminal and the black test clip into COM terminal Set the rotary switch to range Connect the test clips across with the object being measured The measured value shows on the d...

Page 12: ...om the test clips Then use the equation measured resistance value Y X precision readings of resistance The Meter displays 1 when there is no input for example open circuit situation For high resistance measurement 1MΩ it is normal taking several seconds to obtain a stable reading When resistance measurement has been completed disconnect the connection between the testing clips and the circuit unde...

Page 13: ... value of capacitor to be measured is unknown use the minimum measurement position 200pF and increase the range step by step until a satisfactory reading is obtained and the overloading icon 1 is disappeared Insert the red test clip into the CAP terminal and black test clip into the CAP terminal For small value capacitor measurement insert the capacitor into the Small Value Capacitance Jack Use th...

Page 14: ...nce measurement has been completed disconnect the connection between the testing clips and the circuit under test and remove the testing clips away from the input terminals of the Meter l l l When measuring small value capacitor that is 200pF 2nF and 20nF first open circuit the test clips or the Small Value Capacitance Jack then turn the Capacitance Zero Adjustment Switch to adjust zero The measur...

Page 15: ...cross the junction A good silicon junction drops between 0 5V and 0 8V To test a diode out of a circuit connect the Meter as follows Insert the red test clip into the terminal and the black test clip into the COM terminal Set the rotary switch to For forward voltage drop readings on any semiconductor component place the red test clip on the component s anode and place the black test clip on the co...

Page 16: ...nder test and remove the testing clips away from the input terminals of the Meter l l l To test for continuity connect the Meter as below Insert the red test clip into the terminal and the black test clip into the COM terminal Set the rotary switch to Connect the test clips across with the object being measured The beeper comes on continuously when the test resistance 120 The Meter displays the va...

Page 17: ...ack The Meter displays the tested transistor s nearest value When transistor measurement has been completed disconnect the connection between the testing clips and the circuit under test and remove the testing clips away from the input terminals of the Meter l 17 Model UT601 OPERATING MANUAL D Transistor hFE Measurement see figure 6 figure 6 1 2 3 Note NPN PNP hFE ...

Page 18: ...20pF Temperature Operating 0 o C 40 o C 32 o F 104 o F Storage 10 o C 50 o C 14 o F 122 o F Relative Humidity 75 0 o C 30 o C 50 31 o C 40 o C Altitude Operating 2000 m Storage 10000 m Battery Type One piece of 9V NEDA1604 or 6F22 or 006P Battery Deficiency Display Dimensions HxWxL 172 x 83 x 38 mm Weight Approximate 310g battery included Safety Compliances EMC EN61326 Certification UL CUL pending...

Page 19: ... and 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 measured resistance value Y X precision readings of resistance l 19 Model UT601 OPERATING MANUAL Accuracy Specifications A Resistance Test Range Resolution Accuracy Overload Protection 20Ω 200Ω 2kΩ 20kΩ 200kΩ 2MΩ 20M...

Page 20: ...Open Circuit Voltage around 2 8V Continuity Around 120 beeper comes on continuously l l 20 Model UT601 OPERATING MANUAL B Capacitance Test Range Resolution Accuracy Testing Frequency 200 0pF 2 000nF 20 00nF 200 0nF 2 000µF 20 00µF 200 0µF 2 000mF 20 00mF 0 1pF 0 001nF 0 01nF 0 1nF 0 001µF 0 01µF 0 1µF 0 001mF 0 01mF 0 5 10 2 2 800Hz 80Hz 8Hz Remarks C Continuity Diodes Range Resolution Overload Pr...

Page 21: ...isplay value is the tested transistor s nearest value 0 1000β l 21 Model UT601 OPERATING MANUAL D Transistor Range Resolution Overload Protection hFE Vce 2 8V I bo 10µA 250V rms Remarks Testing Condition 1β ...

Page 22: ...do not get water inside the case Warning Periodically wipe the case with a damp cloth and mild detergent Do not use abrasives or solvents To clean the terminals with cotton bar with detergent as dirt or moisture in the terminals can affect readings Turn the Meter power off when it is not in use and take out the battery when not using for a long time Do not store the Meter in a place of humidity hi...

Page 23: ...m the terminals Remove the screw from the battery compartment and separate the battery compartment from the case bottom Remove the battery from the battery compartment Replace the battery with a new 9V battery NEDA1604 6F22 or 006P Rejoin the case bottom and battery compartment and reinstall the screw 1 2 3 4 5 23 Model UT601 OPERATING MANUAL B Replacing the Battery see figure 7 figure 7 To replac...

Page 24: ...e screws from the case bottom and separate the case top from the case bottom Remove the fuse by gently prying one end loose then take out the fuse from its bracket Install ONLY replacement fuses with the identical type and specification as follows and make sure the fuse is fixed firmly in the bracket Fuse 1 0 315A 250V fast type fuse 5x20 mm Rejoin the battery compartment and the case top and rein...

Page 25: ... END Replacement of the fuses is seldom required Burning of a fuse always results from improper operation 25 Model UT601 OPERATING MANUAL ...

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