Keysight U1231A Quick Start Manual
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- Page 1 Keysight U1231A/ U1232A/U1233A Handheld Multimeter Quick Start Guide...
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Page 2: Contacting Keysight
Do not proceed beyond a WARNING notice until the indicated conditions are fully understood and met. For further safety information details, refer to the Keysight U1231A/U1232A/U1233A Handheld Multimeter User’s Guide. Keysight U1231A/U1232A/U1233A Quick Start Guide... - Page 3 Keysight Sales Office. The descriptions and instructions in this guide apply NOTE to the U1231A, U1232A, and U1233A handheld multimeters. The model U1233A appears in all illustrations. All related documents and software are available for download at www.keysight.com/find/hhTechLib.
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Page 4: Install The Batteries
To PC logging. (host) To use this feature, you will need a PC running a Windows operating system, an IR-USB cable (U1173A, purchased separately), and the Keysight GUI Data Logger Software. Keysight U1231A/U1232A/U1233A Quick Start Guide... -
Page 5: The Multimeter At A Glance
The Keysight GUI Data Logger software is downloadable for free from www.keysight.com/ find/hhTechLib. The Multimeter at a Glance Vsense ind icator (U1233A only) Display screen Keypad Rotary switch Input terminals LED flashlight Test lead/probe holders IR communication port Battery cover... -
Page 6: Understanding The Rotary Switch
Capacitance/Auxiliary Temperature (U1232A only) Capacitance (U1231A only) DC or AC A/Frequency DC or AC μA/Frequency Clamp-on AC or DC A/Frequency (U1231A only) Auxiliary Temperature (U1231A only) [a] Open continuity option must be enabled through the multimeter’s Setup ( > ). Open continuity is disabled by default. -
Page 7: Understanding The Keypad
(icons printed in non-contact voltage detector orange) functions (Vsense). Understanding the Input Terminals Rotary position for Input terminals Overload protection U1232A and U1233A 600 Vrms 600 Vrms for short circuit <0.3 A 11 A/1000 V, fast-acting fuse Keysight U1231A/U1232A/U1233A Quick Start Guide... -
Page 8: Non-Contact Voltage Detector (Vsense)
The Vsense detector may be affected by differences in socket design, insulation thickness, and insulation type. Voltage source > 1 s Press to change the Vsense detector’s sensitivity NOTE from Hi.SE (high sensitivity) to Lo.SE (low sensitivity). Keysight U1231A/U1232A/U1233A Quick Start Guide... -
Page 9: Performing Measurements
Performing Measurements AC voltage measurements Voltage source DC voltage measurement Voltage source Keysight U1231A/U1232A/U1233A Quick Start Guide... -
Page 10: Resistance Measurement
Resistance measurement Resistor Continuity test (open) (closed) Press again to switch between testing for shorted ( ) or open ( ) contacts. Keysight U1231A/U1232A/U1233A Quick Start Guide... -
Page 11: Forward Bias Diode Test
Forward bias diode test Forward bias diode Reverse bias diode test Reverse bias diode Keysight U1231A/U1232A/U1233A Quick Start Guide... -
Page 12: Capacitance Measurement
Use the DC V function to confirm that the capacitor is fully discharged. Capacitance is shown on the bottom left of the display when NOTE the capacitor is charging, and is shown when the capacitor is discharging. Keysight U1231A/U1232A/U1233A Quick Start Guide... -
Page 13: Temperature Measurement
The multimeter uses a type-K thermocouple NOTE probe (U1186A, purchased separately) for measuring temperature. – For auxiliary temperature measurement on the U1231A and U1232A, a temperature module such as the U1586B (purchased separately) is required. Keysight U1231A/U1232A/U1233A Quick Start Guide... - Page 14 Current measurement (up to A) Always use the proper function. range, and terminals WARNING for current measurements. Set the positive input terminal to the A terminal for currents above 600 μA. Voltage source Voltage source Keysight U1231A/U1232A/U1233A Quick Start Guide...
- Page 15 μ Current measurement (up to Always use the proper function. range, and terminals WARNING for current measurements. Set the positive input terminal to the μA terminal for currents below 600 μA. Voltage source Voltage source Keysight U1231A/U1232A/U1233A Quick Start Guide...
- Page 16 Energuzed wiring Adjacent unused wiring Ghost voltages can be caused by capacitive NOTE coupling between energized wiring and adjacent unused wiring. Use the VZ function to eliminate ghost or induced voltages in your measurements. Keysight U1231A/U1232A/U1233A Quick Start Guide...
- Page 17 This information is subject to change without notice. Always refer to the Keysight website for the latest revision. © Keysight Technologies 2011 - 2017 Edition 4, July 1, 2017 Printed in Malaysia *U1231-90023* U1231-90023 www.keysight.com...
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