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  • Page 1 Agilent U1251B and U1252B Handheld Digital Multimeter User’s and Service Guide Agilent Technologies...
  • Page 2 5301 Stevens Creek Blvd. information contained herein. Should Santa Clara, CA 95051 USA Agilent and the user have a separate written agreement with warranty WA R N I N G terms covering the material in this...

  • Page 3: Safety Symbols

    In position of a bi-stable push control CAT III Equipotentiality Category III 1000 V overvoltage protection 1000 V Equipment protected throughout by CAT IV double insulation or reinforced Category IV 600 V overvoltage protection 600 V insulation Agilent U1251B/U1252B User’s and Service Guide...

  • Page 4: Safety Information

    Agilent Technologies assumes no liability for the customer’s failure to comply with these requirements. • Turn off the circuit power and discharge all high-voltage capacitors in the circuit before C A U T I O N you perform resistance, continuity, diodes, or capacitance tests.
  • Page 5 • Inspect the test probes for damaged insulation or exposed metal, and check for continuity. Do not use the test probe if it is damaged. • Do not use any other AC charger adaptor apart from the one certified by Agilent with this product.
  • Page 6 Cet appareil ISM est confomre a la this electrical/electronic product in norme NMB-001 du Canada. domestic household waste. The CSA mark is a registered trademark of the Canadian Standards Association. Agilent U1251B/U1252B User’s and Service Guide...
  • Page 7 Technologies, or visit: www.agilent.com/environment/product for more information. Agilent Technologies, through Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation (RBRC), offers free and convenient battery recycling options in the U.S. and Canada. Contact RBRC at 877-2-RECYCLE (877.273.2925) or online at: http://www.call2recycle.org/ for the nearest recycling location.

  • Page 8: In This Guide

    In This Guide… Getting Started This chapter contains information on the Agilent U1251B and U1252B handheld multimeter front panel, rotary switch, keypad, display, terminals and rear panel. Making Measurements This chapter contains information on how to make measurements using the U1251B and U1252B handheld digital multimeter.
  • Page 9 Web site. You can search the DoC by its product model or description. http://regulations.corporate.agilent.com/DoC/search.htm If you are unable to search for the respective DoC, please contact your N O T E local Agilent representative. Agilent U1251B/U1252B User’s and Service Guide...
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  • Page 11: Table Of Contents

    Contents Getting Started Introducing the U1251B/U1252B Handheld Digital Multimeter Check the shipment Adjusting the tilt-stand The front panel at a glance The rear panel at a glance The rotary switch at a glance The keypad at a glance The display at a glance...
  • Page 12 Square Wave Output (for U1252B) Remote Communication Changing The Default Setting Selecting Setup Mode Setting Data Hold/Refresh Hold Mode Setting Data Logging Mode Setting Thermocouple Types (U1252B only) Setting Reference Impedance for dBm Measurement Agilent U1251B/U1252B User’s and Service Guide...
  • Page 13 Returning to Default Factory Settings Setting the Battery Voltage Setting the Filter Maintenance Introduction General maintenance Battery replacement Storage considerations Charging the battery Fuse checking procedure Replacing the fuse Troubleshooting Replaceable Parts To order replaceable parts Agilent U1251B/U1252B User’s and Service Guide...
  • Page 14 Calibration Process Using the front panel for adjustments Adjustments Consideration Valid adjustment input values Adjustment Procedure Finishing the Adjustment To Read the Calibration Count Calibration Errors Specifications Product Characteristics Measurement Category Measurement category definition Agilent U1251B/U1252B User’s and Service Guide...
  • Page 15 Temperature Specifications Frequency Specifications Duty Cycle and Pulse Width Specifications Frequency Sensitivity Specifications Peak Hold Specifications Frequency Counter Specifications for U1252B Square Wave Output for U1252B Operating Specifications Display update rate (approximate) Input impedance Agilent U1251B/U1252B User’s and Service Guide XVII...
  • Page 16 XVIII Agilent U1251B/U1252B User’s and Service Guide...
  • Page 17 Data hold mode operation Figure 3-3 Refresh hold mode operation Figure 3-4 Null (relative) mode operation Figure 3-5 dBm/dBV display mode operation Figure 3-6 1 ms peak hold mode operation Figure 3-7 Hand (Manual) logging mode operation Agilent U1251B/U1252B User’s and Service Guide...
  • Page 18 Figure 5-5 Charge end and trickle state Figure 5-6 Battery charging procedure Figure 5-7 Fuse checking procedures Figure 5-8 Fuse replacement Figure 6-1 LCD display Figure 6-2 Input warning Figure 6-3 Charge terminal alert Agilent U1251B/U1252B User’s and Service Guide...
  • Page 19 DC Accuracy ± (% of reading + Number of Least Signifi- cant Digit) Table 7-2 U1251B accuracy specifications ± (% of reading + num- ber of LSD) for true RMS AC voltage Table 7-3 U1251B accuracy specifications ± (% of reading + num-...
  • Page 20 Peak hold specifications for dc voltage and current measurements Table 7-15 Frequency counter (divide by 1) specifications Table 7-16 Frequency counter (divide by 100 specifications Table 7-17 Square wave output specifications Table 7-18 Display update rate (approximate) Table 7-19 Input Impedance Agilent U1251B/U1252B User’s and Service Guide...
  • Page 21 Selecting display with the Dual button Selecting display with the Shift button The terminals at a glance This chapter contains information on the Agilent U1251B and U1252B handheld multimeter front panel, rotary switch, keypad, display, terminals and rear panel. Agilent Technologies...

  • Page 22: Introducing The U1251B/U1252B Handheld Digital Multimeter

    • Ambient temperature on second display • Battery capacity indicator • Bright orange LED backlight • Resistance measurement of up to 50 MΩ (for U1251B) and 500 MΩ (for U1252B) • Conductance measurement from 0.01 nS (100 GΩ) 50 nS •...

  • Page 23: Check The Shipment

    • Power cord & AC adapter (U1252B only) • Quick Start Guide • Certificate of Calibration Contact your nearest Agilent Sales Office if any of the above are missing. Inspect the shipping containing for damage. Signs of damage may include a dented or torn shipping container or cushioning material that indicates signs of unusual stress or compacting.

  • Page 24: Adjusting The Tilt-Stand

    IR-USB cable To PC (host) Tilt-stand at 30 º ° Figure 1-2 Tilt-stand at 30 Agilent U1251B/U1252B User’s and Service Guide...

  • Page 25: Figure 1-3 Tilt-Stand At Hanging Position

    3. Flip the tilt-stand over until this side of the stand is facing the multimeter as 4. Re-attach the tilt-stand to an upright position opposed to facing you Figure 1-3 Tilt-stand at hanging position Agilent U1251B/U1252B User’s and Service Guide...

  • Page 26: The Front Panel At A Glance

    Getting Started Tutorial The front panel at a glance Display Keypad Rotary Switch Terminal Connectors Figure 1-4 U1252B front panel Agilent U1251B/U1252B User’s and Service Guide...

  • Page 27: The Rear Panel At A Glance

    Getting Started Tutorial The rear panel at a glance IR Communication Port Test probe holders Tilt-stand Battery access cover Figure 1-5 Rear panel Agilent U1251B/U1252B User’s and Service Guide...

  • Page 28: The Rotary Switch At A Glance

    Capacitance or Temperature DC µA, AC µA, AC+DC µA DC mA, DC current, AC mA, AC current or AC+DC current Square-wave output, Duty cycle, or Pulse width output (for U1252B) and OFF (for U1251B) Agilent U1251B/U1252B User’s and Service Guide...

  • Page 29: The Keypad At A Glance

    Press to view first or last logged data respectively. Press to scroll up or down logged data. Press for more than 1 second to exit mode. Agilent U1251B/U1252B User’s and Service Guide...
  • Page 30 For pulse and duty cycle measurement, press to switch trigger slope to positive or negative. When meter is in peak or dynamic-recording mode, press to restart 1 ms peak hold or dynamic recording mode. Agilent U1251B/U1252B User’s and Service Guide...

  • Page 31: The Display At A Glance

    3 To set the rotary switch at square wave out position, press only the Dual, Range and Hold buttons or turn the rotary switch to another position. (U1252B only) The LCD signs are explained in the following tables. Figure 1-8 Display symbols Agilent U1251B/U1252B User’s and Service Guide...

  • Page 32: Table 1-3 General Display Symbols

    Dynamic Recording mode: Minimum value on primary display Dynamic Recording mode: Average value on primary display 1 ms Peak Hold mode: Positive peak value on primary display 1 ms Peak Hold mode: Negative peak value on primary display Agilent U1251B/U1252B User’s and Service Guide...

  • Page 33: Table 1-4 Primary Display Symbols

    Duty cycle measurement Pulse width unit µmnF Capacitance units: nF, µF, mF ºC Celsius temperature unit ºF Fahrenheit temperature unit Percentage scale readout proportional to DC 0–20 mA Percentage scale readout proportional to DC 4–20 mA Agilent U1251B/U1252B User’s and Service Guide...

  • Page 34: Table 1-5 Secondary Display Symbols

    When 4–20 mA% scale or 0–20 mA% scale is indicated on the primary display, the bar graph represents the current value and not the percentage value. Agilent U1251B/U1252B User’s and Service Guide...

  • Page 35: Selecting Display With The Hz Button

    Press access the frequency measurement mode for current or voltage measurements — voltage or current on the secondary Agilent U1251B/U1252B User’s and Service Guide...

  • Page 36: Table 1-7 Selecting Display With The Hz Button

    Pulse width (ms) DC mV Duty cycle (%) Frequency (Hz) (AC + DC voltage) Pulse width (ms) AC + DC mV Duty cycle (%) Frequency (Hz) (AC Current) Pulse width (ms) AC µA Duty cycle (%) Agilent U1251B/U1252B User’s and Service Guide...

  • Page 37: Selecting Display With The Dual Button

    100 [for U1252B] Selecting display with the Dual button Press to select different combinations of dual display.Normal single display resumes after you press and hold for more than 1 second. See Table 1- 8 below. Agilent U1251B/U1252B User’s and Service Guide...

  • Page 38: Table 1-8 Selecting Display With The Dual Button

    Notes for selecting display with the Dual button: Reading of dBm or dBV depends on the last review on AC V. If the last review is dBV, the following display will also remain in dBV. Agilent U1251B/U1252B User’s and Service Guide...
  • Page 39 [for U1252B] AC + DC mA DC mA Ambient temperature °C or °F AC + DC mA DC A Hz (DC coupling) (DC current) DC A AC A Ambient temperature °C or °F DC A Agilent U1251B/U1252B User’s and Service Guide...

  • Page 40: Selecting Display With The Shift Button

    AC V [1][2] dBm (in dual display mode) (AC Voltage) [1][2] dBV (in dual display mode) DC V for U1251B DC V for U1252B AC V (AC + DC Voltage) AC + DC V Agilent U1251B/U1252B User’s and Service Guide...
  • Page 41 (Square wave output for U1252B) Notes for selecting display with the Shift button: Press to switch between dBm and dBV measurement. Press for more than 1 second to return to AC V measurement only. Agilent U1251B/U1252B User’s and Service Guide...

  • Page 42: The Terminals At A Glance

    1000 V R.M.S. for short circuit <0.3 A Ω μA . mA 440 mA / 1000 V 30 kA fast-acting fuse 11 A / 1000 V 30 kA fast-acting fuse for U1252B 440 mA / 1000 V fast-acting fuse Agilent U1251B/U1252B User’s and Service Guide...

  • Page 43: Making Measurements

    Agilent U1251B and U1252B Handheld Digital Multimeter User’s and Service Guide Making Measurements Understanding The Measurement Instructions Measuring Voltage Measuring AC voltage Measuring DC voltage Measuring AC and DC Signals (U1252B only) µA & mA measurement Percentage scale of 4 mA to 20 mA...

  • Page 44: Understanding The Measurement Instructions

    Probe the test points Read the results on the display Measuring Voltage The U1251B and U1252B offer true- RMS readings for AC measurements that are accurate for sine waves, square waves, triangle waves, staircase waves, and other waveforms without any DC offset.

  • Page 45: Measuring Ac Voltage

    See Table 1-8 N O T E “Selecting display with the Dual button” on page 17 for a list of the different combinations available on the secondary display. Agilent U1251B/U1252B User’s and Service Guide...

  • Page 46: Measuring Dc Voltage

    • To avoid possible electric shock or personal injury, enable the Low Pass Filter to verify the presence of hazardous DC voltages. Displayed DC voltage values can be influenced by high frequency AC components and must be filtered to assure an accurate reading. Agilent U1251B/U1252B User’s and Service Guide...
  • Page 47 Making Measurements 2 Agilent U1251B/U1252B User’s and Service Guide...

  • Page 48: Measuring Ac And Dc Signals (U1252B Only)

    DC voltage range equal to or higher than the AC range. This procedure improves the accuracy of the DC measurement by ensuring that the input protection circuits are not activated. Agilent U1251B/U1252B User’s and Service Guide...

  • Page 49: Measuring Current

    • For A (ampere) measurement, set the rotary switch to and connect the positive test lead to A. • Press to display dual measurements. See Table 1-8 “Selecting display with the Dual button” on page 17 for a list of dual measurements available. Agilent U1251B/U1252B User’s and Service Guide...
  • Page 50 2 Making Measurements Black Lead Red Lead Figure 2-3 Measuring μA and mA current Agilent U1251B/U1252B User’s and Service Guide...

  • Page 51: Percentage Scale Of 4 Ma To 20 Ma

    • The percentage scale for 4 mA to 20 mA or 0 mA to 20 mA is calculated using its corresponding DC mA measurement. The U1251B and U1252B will automatically optimize the best resolution according to Table 2-2 below.

  • Page 52: Figure 2-4 Measuring Scale Of 4-20 Ma

    2 Making Measurements Black Lead Red Lead Figure 2-4 Measuring scale of 4-20 mA Agilent U1251B/U1252B User’s and Service Guide...

  • Page 53: A (Ampere) Measurement

    N O T E respectively. The meter is set to A measurement automatically when the red test lead is plugged into the A terminal. Black Lead Red Lead Figure 2-5 A (ampere) current measurement Agilent U1251B/U1252B User’s and Service Guide...

  • Page 54: Frequency Counter

    • The signal is out of range if the reading is still unstable after the above step. • While the secondary display shows “-1-“, you may scroll through the pulse width (ms), duty cycle (%) and frequency (Hz) measurements by pressing Agilent U1251B/U1252B User’s and Service Guide...

  • Page 55: Figure 2-6 Measuring Frequency

    Making Measurements 2 Press Audible continuity Press Press Figure 2-6 Measuring fre- quency Agilent U1251B/U1252B User’s and Service Guide...

  • Page 56: Measuring Resistance, Conductance And Testing Continuity

    Set up the multimeter to measure resistance as shown in Figure 2- 7. Then probe the test points (by shunting the resistor) and read the display. Black Lead Red Lead Figure 2-7 Measuring resistance Agilent U1251B/U1252B User’s and Service Guide...

  • Page 57: Figure 2-8 Audible Continuity, Conductance, And Resistance

    Making Measurements 2 Press to scroll through audible continuity, conductance and resistance tests as shown in Figure 2- Figure 2-8 Audible continuity, conductance, and resistance test. Agilent U1251B/U1252B User’s and Service Guide...

  • Page 58: Table 2-3 Audible Continuity Measurement Range

    100 GΩ. As the high- resistance readings are susceptible to noise, you can capture the average readings by using the Dynamic Recording mode. Refer to the section “Dynamic Recording” on page 52 for more information. Agilent U1251B/U1252B User’s and Service Guide...

  • Page 59: Figure 2-9 Conductance Measurement

    Making Measurements 2 Black Lead Red Lead Figure 2-9 Conductance measurement Agilent U1251B/U1252B User’s and Service Guide...

  • Page 60: Testing Diodes

    • The diode is considered shorted if the meter displays approximately 0 V in both forward and reverse bias modes, and the meter beeps continuously. • The diode is considered open if the meter displays “OL” in both forward and reverse bias modes. Agilent U1251B/U1252B User’s and Service Guide...

  • Page 61: Figure 2-10 Measuring Forward Bias Of Diode

    Making Measurements 2 Black Lead Red Lead Figure 2-10 Measuring forward bias of diode Agilent U1251B/U1252B User’s and Service Guide...

  • Page 62: Figure 2-11 Measuring Reverse Bias Of Diode

    2 Making Measurements Black Lead Red Lead Red Lead Figure 2-11 Measuring reverse bias of diode Black Lead Agilent U1251B/U1252B User’s and Service Guide...

  • Page 63: Measuring Capacitance

    Set up the multimeter as shown in Figure 2- 12. Use the red probe lead on the positive terminal of the capacitor and the black probe lead on the negative terminal and read the display. Agilent U1251B/U1252B User’s and Service Guide...

  • Page 64: Figure 2-12 Capacitance Measurements

    2 Making Measurements Figure 2-12 Capacitance measurements Agilent U1251B/U1252B User’s and Service Guide...

  • Page 65: Measuring Temperature

    6 When measuring above the ambient temperature, move the thermocouple along the surface until you get the highest temperature reading. 7 When measuring below ambient temperature, move the thermocouple along the surface until you get the lowest temperature reading. Agilent U1251B/U1252B User’s and Service Guide...

  • Page 66: Figure 2-13 Connecting The Thermal Probe Into The Non-Compensation Transfer Adapater

    The 0 °C compensation adapter assists in measuring the relative temperature immediately. Figure 2-13 Connecting the thermal probe into the non-compensation transfer adapater Figure 2-14 Connecting the probe with adapter into the multimeter Agilent U1251B/U1252B User’s and Service Guide...
  • Page 67 3 After a constant reading is obtained, press to set the reading as the relative reference temperature. 4 Touch the measurement surface with the thermocouple probe. 5 Read the display for the relative temperature. Agilent U1251B/U1252B User’s and Service Guide...

  • Page 68: Figure 2-15 Surface Temperature Measurement

    2 Making Measurements Figure 2-15 Surface temperature measurement Agilent U1251B/U1252B User’s and Service Guide...

  • Page 69: Alerts And Warning During Measurement

    The primary display indicates a flashing “A- Err” until the test lead is removed from the A input terminal. Refer to Figure 2- Figure 2-16 Input terminal warning Agilent U1251B/U1252B User’s and Service Guide...

  • Page 70: Charge Terminal Alert

    The primary display indicates a flashing “Ch.Err” until the lead is removed from the input terminal. Refer to Figure 2- 17 below. Figure 2-17 Charge terminal alert Agilent U1251B/U1252B User’s and Service Guide...

  • Page 71: Functions And Features

    1 ms Peak Hold Data Logging Manual logging Interval logging Reviewing logged data Square Wave Output (for U1252B) Remote Communication This chapter contains information on the functions and features that are available for the U1251B and U1252B digital multimeter. Agilent Technologies...

  • Page 72: Dynamic Recording

    • The average value is the true average of all the measured values taken in the Dynamic Recording mode. If an overload is recorded, the averaging function will stop and the average value becomes "OL"(overload). is disabled in Dynamic Recording mode. Agilent U1251B/U1252B User’s and Service Guide...

  • Page 73: Figure 3-1 Dynamic Recording Mode Operation

    Press Max Min for > 1 sec or press for > 1 sec Press Max Min Press Max Min for > 1 sec or press for > 1 sec Figure 3-1 Dynamic recording mode operation Agilent U1251B/U1252B User’s and Service Guide...

  • Page 74: Data Hold (Trigger Hold)

    3 Press and hold for more than 1 second to quit the data hold function. Press Press Measurement update Press press for > 1 sec. Figure 3-2 Data hold mode operation Agilent U1251B/U1252B User’s and Service Guide...

  • Page 75: Refresh Hold

    The symbol will remain on and the multimeter will emit a tone to remind you of this. 4 Press again to quit the Refresh Hold function. Agilent U1251B/U1252B User’s and Service Guide...

  • Page 76: Figure 3-3 Refresh Hold Mode Operation

    • For resistance and diode measurements, the holding value will not be updated if the reading is in “OL” (open state). • The holding value may not be updated when the reading does not reach a stable state for all measurements. Agilent U1251B/U1252B User’s and Service Guide...

  • Page 77: Null (Relative)

    • When taking a DC voltage measurement, the thermal effect will influence the accuracy. Short the test leads and press Null once the displayed value is stable in order to zero out the display. Agilent U1251B/U1252B User’s and Service Guide...

  • Page 78: Figure 3-4 Null (Relative) Mode Operation

    Features and Functions Press Press Auto-return after 3 seconds Flash Press as NULL is flashing on the display Figure 3-4 Null (relative) mode operation Agilent U1251B/U1252B User’s and Service Guide...

  • Page 79: Decibel Display

    The dBm or the dBV measurements can be selected at the ACV position. The selection will be the reference for other voltage measurements. 2 Press for more than 1 second to exit this mode. Agilent U1251B/U1252B User’s and Service Guide...

  • Page 80: Figure 3-5 Dbm/Dbv Display Mode Operation

    Press for > 1 sec. Press for > 1 sec. Press Press Press for > 1 sec. Only when rotary switch is at Press position Press Press Press Figure 3-5 dBm/dBV display mode operation Agilent U1251B/U1252B User’s and Service Guide...

  • Page 81: Ms Peak Hold

    • If you need to re-start the peak recording, press 3 Press and hold for more than 1 second to exit this mode. 4 According to the measurements shown in Table 3- 6 page 62, the crest Factor will be 2.5048/1.768 =1.416. Agilent U1251B/U1252B User’s and Service Guide...

  • Page 82: Figure 3-6 1 Ms Peak Hold Mode Operation

    Features and Functions Press for > 1 sec. Press Start to capture Start to capture Press Press Press Figure 3-6 1 ms peak hold mode operation Agilent U1251B/U1252B User’s and Service Guide...

  • Page 83: Data Logging

    To use the data logging function, you will need to connect the multimeter N O T E to a PC using the U1173A IR-to-USB cable (purchased separately) and download the data logging software from Agilent’s website. Please go to: http://www.agilent.com/find/hhTechLib to download the software.

  • Page 84: Figure 3-7 Hand (Manual) Logging Mode Operation

    The maximum data that can be stored is 100 entries. When the 100 entries N O T E are filled, the secondary display indicates “FULL”, as shown in Figure 3-8. Press for > 1 sec. Auto-return after 3 seconds Figure 3-8 Full Log Agilent U1251B/U1252B User’s and Service Guide...

  • Page 85: Interval Logging

    “FULL” is indicated on the secondary display. 2 Press for more than 1 second to exit this mode. When interval (automatic) logging is enabled, all keypad operations are N O T E disabled, except for the Log function. Agilent U1251B/U1252B User’s and Service Guide...

  • Page 86: Figure 3-9 Interval (Automatic) Logging Mode Operation

    Features and Functions Press for > 1 sec. First interval Press for > 1 sec. Last interval Press for > 1 sec. Last +1 interval Stop logging Figure 3-9 Interval (Automatic) logging mode operation Agilent U1251B/U1252B User’s and Service Guide...

  • Page 87: Reviewing Logged Data

    5 Press for more than 1 second to exit mode. 6 During the data review in either manual or interval logging mode, press for more than one second to clear all the logged values. Agilent U1251B/U1252B User’s and Service Guide...

  • Page 88: Figure 3-10 Log Review Mode Operation

    Press View Press Press Press Log to clear all Press Log to clear all for > 1 sec manual logs for > 1 sec interval logs Press View Figure 3-10 Log review mode operation Agilent U1251B/U1252B User’s and Service Guide...

  • Page 89: Square Wave Output (For U1252B)

    (%) on the primary display. 4 Press to adjust the duty cycle. Duty cycle can be set for 256 steps and each step is 0.390625%. The display only indicates the best resolution with 0.001%. Agilent U1251B/U1252B User’s and Service Guide...

  • Page 90: Figure 3-11 Frequency Adjustment For Square Wave Output

    6 Press to adjust the pulse width. The pulse width can be set for 256 steps and each step is 1/ (256 x Frequency). The display range automatically adjusts in the range of 9.9999~9999.9 ms. Agilent U1251B/U1252B User’s and Service Guide...

  • Page 91: Figure 3-12 Duty Cycle Adjustment For Square Wave Output

    Features and Functions Press Press Press Press Figure 3-12 Duty cycle adjustment for square wave output Agilent U1251B/U1252B User’s and Service Guide...

  • Page 92: Figure 3-13 Pulse Width Adjustment For Square Wave Output

    Features and Functions Press Press Press Press Figure 3-13 Pulse width adjustment for square wave output Agilent U1251B/U1252B User’s and Service Guide...

  • Page 93: Remote Communication

    Agilent Web site. For details on performing PC to meter remote communication click on Help after launching the Agilent GUI Data Logger Software or refer to the GUI Data Logger Quick Start Guide (U1251- 90023) for more information.
  • Page 94 Features and Functions Agilent U1251B/U1252B User’s and Service Guide...
  • Page 95 Setting Echo Mode Setting Print Mode Returning to Default Factory Settings Setting the Battery Voltage Setting the Filter This chapter shows you how to change the default factory settings of the U1251B and U1252B and other available setting options. Agilent Technologies...

  • Page 96: Changing The Default Setting

    1, “Available setting options in Setup mode,” for details of available options. 3 Press to save changes. These parameters will remain in the non- volatile memory. 4 Press for more than 1 second to exit Setup mode. Agilent U1251B/U1252B User’s and Service Guide...

  • Page 97: Table 4-1 Available Setting Options In Setup Mode

    Parity check tion (remote control with PC) Sets the baud rate for 2400 Hz, 4800 Hz, 9600 the remote communi- bAUd 9600 Hz Baud rate Hz, 19200 Hz cation (remote control with PC) Agilent U1251B/U1252B User’s and Service Guide...
  • Page 98 Sets the thermocouple tYPE type to K-type t.CoUP tYPE Thermocouple Sets the thermocouple tYPE type to J-type Enables manual data Hand logging d-LoG Hand Data logging Sets the interval for 1–9999 s automatic data logging Agilent U1251B/U1252B User’s and Service Guide...
  • Page 99 2 For b-Lit, APF, rEF and d-LoG menu items, the user can select the digit to be adjusted by pressing 3 This menu option is only available for the U1252B. 4 To view the tEMP menu item, press for more than 1 second. Agilent U1251B/U1252B User’s and Service Guide...

  • Page 100: Setting Data Hold/Refresh Hold Mode

    Refresh Hold mode (auto trigger). When the variation of the measuring value exceeds the setting of the variation count, the Refresh Hold will be ready to trigger. Press Press Press Press Press Figure 4-1 Data hold/Refresh hold setup Agilent U1251B/U1252B User’s and Service Guide...

  • Page 101: Setting Data Logging Mode

    3 Press and hold for more than 1 second to switch between manual and interval data logging setup. Press Press Press Press set interval > 1 second Press Press Figure 4-2 Data logging setup Agilent U1251B/U1252B User’s and Service Guide...

  • Page 102: Setting Thermocouple Types (U1252B Only)

    Setting Thermocouple Types (U1252B only) The thermocouple sensor types that can be selected are type K (default) or type J. Press to switch between the J and the K type. Press Figure 4-3 Thermocouple type setup Agilent U1251B/U1252B User’s and Service Guide...

  • Page 103: Setting Reference Impedance For Dbm Measurement

    Setting Reference Impedance for dBm Measurement The reference impedance can be set from 1 to 9999 W. The default value is 50 W. Press Press Press Press Figure 4-4 Reference impedance for dBm measurement setup Agilent U1251B/U1252B User’s and Service Guide...

  • Page 104: Setting Minimum Frequency Measurement

    The minimum frequency setup influences the measuring rates for frequency, duty cycle and pulse width. The typical measuring rate is based on the minimum frequency of 1 Hz. Press Press Press Press Press Figure 4-5 Minimum frequency setup Agilent U1251B/U1252B User’s and Service Guide...

  • Page 105: Setting Temperature Unit

    • Celsius- Fahrenheit (d- CF) and Fahrenheit- Celsius (d- FC) dual display setting. Primary-Secondary Display can be swapped by pressing N O T E • Fahrenheit only (°F on primary display) single display setting. Agilent U1251B/U1252B User’s and Service Guide...

  • Page 106: Figure 4-6 Temperature Unit Setup

    Changing The Default Setting Press Press Press Press Press Figure 4-6 Temperature unit setup Agilent U1251B/U1252B User’s and Service Guide...

  • Page 107: Setting Auto Power Saving Mode

    • To activate the meter after it has “auto powered- off”, turn the rotary switch to the OFF position. Then turn it back on again. • will be shown on the display during subsequent measurements. Agilent U1251B/U1252B User’s and Service Guide...

  • Page 108: Figure 4-7 Auto Power Saving Setup

    Changing The Default Setting Press Press Press Press Press Figure 4-7 Auto power saving setup Agilent U1251B/U1252B User’s and Service Guide...

  • Page 109: Setting Percentage (%) Scale Readout

    (%) scale readout — 4–20 mA or 0–20 mA as proportional to 0~100%. The 25% scale readout represents DC 8 mA at 4–20 mA and DC 5 mA at 0–20 mA. Press Figure 4-8 % scale readout setup Agilent U1251B/U1252B User’s and Service Guide...

  • Page 110: Setting Beep Frequency

    Changing The Default Setting Setting Beep Frequency The driving frequency can be set to 2400, 1200, 600, or 300Hz. “OFF” disables the beep. Press Press Press Press Press Press Figure 4-9 Beep frequency setup Agilent U1251B/U1252B User’s and Service Guide...

  • Page 111: Setting Backlight Timer

    • The timer can be set to 1—99 seconds. The backlight will turn off automatically after the set period. • “0FF” disables turning off backlit automatically. Press Press Press Press Press Figure 4-10 Backlit timer setup Agilent U1251B/U1252B User’s and Service Guide...

  • Page 112: Setting Baud Rate

    Changing The Default Setting Setting Baud Rate Select the baud rate for remote control. The available settings are 2400, 4800, 9600, and 19200 Hz. Press Press Press Press Press Figure 4-11 Baud rate setup remote control Agilent U1251B/U1252B User’s and Service Guide...

  • Page 113: Setting Parity Check

    Changing The Default Setting Setting Parity Check Select the parity check for remote control. It can be set to none, even, or odd bit. Press Press Press Press Figure 4-12 Parity check setup Agilent U1251B/U1252B User’s and Service Guide...

  • Page 114: Setting Data Bit

    Changing The Default Setting Setting Data Bit Select the data bit for remote control. It can be set to either 8 or 7 bits. Press Figure 4-13 Data bit setup for remote control Agilent U1251B/U1252B User’s and Service Guide...

  • Page 115: Setting Echo Mode

    • Echo ON enables the return of characters to the PC in remote communication. • Echo OFF disables the return of characters to the PC. Press Figure 4-14 Echo mode setup for remote control Agilent U1251B/U1252B User’s and Service Guide...

  • Page 116: Setting Print Mode

    In this mode, the meter automatically sends the newest data to the host continuously but does not accept any commands from the host. flashes during the Print operation. Press Figure 4-15 Print mode setup for remote control Agilent U1251B/U1252B User’s and Service Guide...

  • Page 117: Returning To Default Factory Settings

    Temperature setting. • The Reset menu item automatically reverts to Refresh Hold menu item after reset has taken place. Press for > 1 sec. Figure 4-16 Reset setup Agilent U1251B/U1252B User’s and Service Guide...

  • Page 118: Setting The Battery Voltage

    Changing The Default Setting Setting the Battery Voltage Battery type for the multimeter can be set to either 7.2 V or 8.4 V. Press Figure 4-17 Battery voltage selection Agilent U1251B/U1252B User’s and Service Guide...

  • Page 119: Setting The Filter

    • For firmware version 2.17 and below, the Filter function is switched off by default. Customers are strongly advised to update their products to the latest firmware version to take advantage of the latest features and measurement improvements. Agilent U1251B/U1252B User’s and Service Guide...

  • Page 120: Table 4-2 Filter Defaults

    Changing The Default Setting Table 4-2 Filter defaults Parameter Firmware version Default setting 2.17 and below FiLtEr 2.18 and above Agilent U1251B/U1252B User’s and Service Guide...

  • Page 121: Maintenance

    Agilent U1251B and U1252B Handheld Digital Multimeter User’s and Service Guide Maintenance Introduction General maintenance Battery replacement Storage considerations Charging the battery Fuse checking procedure Replacing the fuse Troubleshooting Replaceable Parts To order replaceable parts This chapter will go through how to troubleshoot the handheld digital multimeter if any problems arise.

  • Page 122: Introduction

    If your meter has the rechargeable battery type, refer to the section “Charging the battery” on page 105. The steps for battery replacement are the next page: Agilent U1251B/U1252B User’s and Service Guide...
  • Page 123 3 Lift the battery cover up. 4 Replace the specified battery. 5 Reverse the above steps to close the cover. List of compatible batteries for the Agilent U1251B : N O T E • 9 V Alkaline non-chargeable battery (ANSI/NEDA 1604A or IEC 6LR61) •...

  • Page 124: Storage Considerations

    Maintenance List of compatible batteries for the Agilent U1252B : N O T E • 9 V size 300 mAH Ni-MH rechargeable battery, 7.2 V nominal voltage • 9 V size 250 mAH Ni-MH rechargeable battery, 8.4 V nominal voltage •...

  • Page 125: Charging The Battery

    To discharge, simply run the multimeter under the battery's power until it shuts down or the low battery warning appears. Agilent U1251B/U1252B User’s and Service Guide...

  • Page 126: Table 5-1 Battery Voltage And Corresponding Percentage Of Charg

    Table 5-1 Battery voltage and corresponding percentage of charges in standby and charging modes Condition Battery voltage Proportional percentage Trickle (SBY) 7.0 V to 9.6 V 0% to 100% Charging 7.2 V to 10.0 V 0% to 100% Agilent U1251B/U1252B User’s and Service Guide...

  • Page 127: Figure 5-2 Battery Capacity Display As Trickle

    The self- test takes about 2 to 3 minutes. Avoid pressing any button during the self- test. A message is diplayed as shown in Figure 5- Agilent U1251B/U1252B User’s and Service Guide...

  • Page 128: Figure 5-3 Self-Test

    Maintenance Figure 5-3 Self-test Table 5-2 Error messages Error Error message 1 No battery inside 2 Faulty battery 3 Battery is fully charged Error Error message Agilent U1251B/U1252B User’s and Service Guide...
  • Page 129 220 minutes. The secondary display will count down the charging time. During charging, no buttons can be pressed. The error message may appear during charging to alert the user of any overcharging of the battery. Agilent U1251B/U1252B User’s and Service Guide...

  • Page 130: Figure 5-4 Charging Mode

    8 Remove the DC adapter when the C–End message appears on the secondary display. Do not turn the rotary switch before removing the adapter from the terminals. Figure 5-5 Charge end and trickle state Agilent U1251B/U1252B User’s and Service Guide...

  • Page 131: Figure 5-6 Battery Charging Procedure

    Maintenance Press to start charge Error-Full Error Error Error-Empty Battery can be charged Fully charged Figure 5-6 Battery charging procedure Agilent U1251B/U1252B User’s and Service Guide...

  • Page 132: Fuse Checking Procedure

    Refer to Figure 5- 8 for the respective positions of Fuse 1 and Fuse 2. 1 Set the rotary switch to 2 Connect the red test lead to the input terminal Figure 5-7 Fuse checking procedures Agilent U1251B/U1252B User’s and Service Guide...

  • Page 133: Table 5-3 Measurement Readings For Fuse Checking

    6 Replace the fuse when OL is displayed. Table 5-3 Measurement readings for fuse checking Fuse OK (approximately) Replace fuse Current input terminal Fuse Fuse rating Displayed readings 440 mA/1000 V 6.2 MΩ 0.06 Ω 11 A/1000 V Agilent U1251B/U1252B User’s and Service Guide...

  • Page 134: Replacing The Fuse

    OFF position. 9 Then re- fasten the circuit board and the bottom cover. 10 Refer to the table below for the part number, rate, and size of the fuses. Agilent U1251B/U1252B User’s and Service Guide...

  • Page 135: Figure 5-8 Fuse Replacement

    Table 5-4 Fuse specifications Fuse Agilent part number Rating Size Type 2110-1400 440mA/1000V 10 mm x 35 mm Fast blow Fuse 2110-1402 11A/1000V 10 mm x 38 mm Fuse 1 Fuse 2 Figure 5-8 Fuse replacement Agilent U1251B/U1252B User’s and Service Guide...

  • Page 136: Troubleshooting

    • Check the baud rate, parity, Data bit, Stop bit (default is 9600, n, 8, 1) • Driver install for IR-USB. Notes for basic troubleshooting procedures table: 1 Never turn the rotary switch of the multimeter from the OFF position when it is charging. Agilent U1251B/U1252B User’s and Service Guide...

  • Page 137: Replaceable Parts

    To order replaceable parts from Agilent, do the following: 1 Contact your nearest Agilent Sales Office or Service Center. 2 Identify the parts by the Agilent part number shown in the support parts list. 3 Provide the instrument model number and serial number.
  • Page 138 Maintenance Agilent U1251B/U1252B User’s and Service Guide...
  • Page 139 Agilent U1251B and U1252B Handheld Digital Multimeter User’s and Service Guide Performance Tests and Calibration Calibration Overview Closed-case electronic calibration Agilent Technologies calibration services Calibration interval Adjustment is recommended Recommended Test Equipment Basic Operating Test Backlit test Testing the display...

  • Page 140: Performance Tests And Calibration

    The nonvolatile EEPROM calibration memory is retained even when the power is switched off. Agilent Technologies calibration services When your instrument is due for calibration, contact your local Agilent Service Center to enquire about recalibration services. Agilent U1251B/U1252B User’s and Service Guide...

  • Page 141: Calibration Interval

    Agilent recommends that readjustment should be performed during the calibration process for best performance. This will ensure that the U1251B/U1252B will remain within the specifications for the next calibration interval. This criterion for the re- adjustment provides the best long–term stability.

  • Page 142: Recommended Test Equipment

    If the exact instrument is not available, substitute calibration standards of equivalent accuracy. A suggested alternative method would be to use the Agilent 3458A 8½ – Digit Digital Multimeter to measure less accurate yet stable sources. The output value measured from the source can be entered into the instrument as the target calibration value.

  • Page 143: Basic Operating Test

    ON and OFF. Testing the display Press the Hold button and turn on the meter to view all segments of the display. Compare the display with the example in Table 6- Figure 6-1 LCD display Agilent U1251B/U1252B User’s and Service Guide...

  • Page 144: Current Terminal Test

    2. The primary display will keep flash- ing unless the test lead is removed from “A” terminal. Before conducting this test, make sure the beep function is not disabled in N O T E setup. Figure 6-2 Input warning Agilent U1251B/U1252B User’s and Service Guide...

  • Page 145: Charge Terminal Alert Test

    “Ch.Err” until the lead is removed from the terminal. Figure 6-3 Charge terminal alert Before conducting this test, make sure the beep function is not disabled at N O T E setup. Agilent U1251B/U1252B User’s and Service Guide...

  • Page 146: Test Considerations

    • Ensure that the ambient relative humidity is less than 80%. • Allow a warm- up period of five minutes. • Use shielded twisted pair PTFE- insulated cables to reduce settling and noise errors. Keep the input cables as short as possible. Agilent U1251B/U1252B User’s and Service Guide...

  • Page 147: Calibration Security

    N O T E can only be changed from the front panel after the instrument has been unsecured. “To unsecure the instrument without the security code” on page 138 if you forget your security code. Agilent U1251B/U1252B User’s and Service Guide...

  • Page 148: Performance Verification Tests

    Use the Performance Verification Tests to verify the measurement performance of the instrument. The performance verification tests use the instrument’s specifications listed in the U1251B/U1252B Data Sheet. The performance verification tests are recommended as acceptance tests when you first receive the instrument. The acceptance test results should be compared against the one year test limits.

  • Page 149: Table 6-2 Verification Test

    0.48 V, 1 kHz ± 500 mHz ± 500 mHz frequency mode Press button to go to 0.01% – 99.99% 5.0 Vpp @ ± 0.315% ± 0.315% Duty Cycle mode 50%, Square Wave, 50 Hz Agilent U1251B/U1252B User’s and Service Guide...
  • Page 150 ± 0.2 mV ± 0.175 mV – 500 mV ± 0.2 mV ± 0.175 mV 1000 mV 1000 mV ± 0.8 mV ± 0.75 mV – 1000 mV ± 0.8 mV ± 0.75 mV Agilent U1251B/U1252B User’s and Service Guide...
  • Page 151 ± 8.5 mV ± 6.5 mV 1000 mV, 10 kHz ± 47 mV ± 11.5 mV 1000 mV, 20 kHz ± 11.5 mV 1000 mV, 30 kHz ± 47mV 1000 mV, 100 kHz ± 47.0 mV Agilent U1251B/U1252B User’s and Service Guide...
  • Page 152 ± 1.05 nF ± 1.05 nF 1000.0 nF 1000.0 nF ± 10.5 nF ± 10.5 nF 10.000 μF 10.000 μF ± 0.105 μF ± 0.105 μF 100.00 μF 100.00 μF ± 1.05 μF ± 1.05 μF Agilent U1251B/U1252B User’s and Service Guide...
  • Page 153 ± 3.0 mA Caution: Connect the calibrator to handheld multimeter's A and COM terminals before applying 5A and 10A ± 16 mA ± 16 mA [10] 10 A 10 A ± 40 mA ± 35 mA Agilent U1251B/U1252B User’s and Service Guide...

  • Page 154: Performance Tests And Calibration

    Use the Null function to reduce the thermal effect. 9 Always use relative function to zero the thermal effect with open test lead before measuring the signal. If you do not use Relation function, add 20 digits for accuracy purposes. Agilent U1251B/U1252B User’s and Service Guide...
  • Page 155 1 hour. Keep the multimeter away from any ventilation exit. Do not touch the thermocouple test lead after connecting it to the calibrator. Allow the connection to stabilize for at least another 15 minutes before performing the measurement. Agilent U1251B/U1252B User’s and Service Guide...

  • Page 156: Unsecuring The Instrument For Calibration

    7 Use the editing keys to step each character in the code. Use the to select each character. 8 Press (Save) when done. 9 If the correct security code is entered, the secondary display will show PASS. Agilent U1251B/U1252B User’s and Service Guide...
  • Page 157 5 Press (Save) to store the new calibration security code. 6 If the new calibration security code has been successfully stored, the secondary display will show PASS. Agilent U1251B/U1252B User’s and Service Guide...
  • Page 158 Now you can use 1234 as the security code. If you want to enter a new security code, see “To change the instrument calibration security code from the front panel” on page 137. Make sure you record the new security code. Agilent U1251B/U1252B User’s and Service Guide...

  • Page 159: Calibration Process

    5 Secure the instrument against calibration. 6 Note the new security code and calibration count in the instrument's maintenance records. Make sure to quit the Adjustment Mode before turning off the instrument. N O T E Agilent U1251B/U1252B User’s and Service Guide...

  • Page 160: Using The Front Panel For Adjustments

    1 Use the edit keys to select each digit in the primary display. 2 Use the and the arrow keys to advance through the digits 0 through 9. 3 Press when done to start calibration. Agilent U1251B/U1252B User’s and Service Guide...

  • Page 161: Adjustments Consideration

    Never turn off the instrument during an adjustment. This may delete the C A U T I O N calibration memory for the present function. Agilent U1251B/U1252B User’s and Service Guide...

  • Page 162: Valid Adjustment Input Values

    0.9 to 1.1 x Full Scale Diode 10 nF, 100 nF, 1000 nF, 10 F, 100 F, 1000 Make sure to provide 0 °C with µ µ µ 10 mF / 0 °C ambient compensation Agilent U1251B/U1252B User’s and Service Guide...

  • Page 163: Adjustment Procedure

    7 Enter the actual applied input (see “Entering Adjustment Values” on page 140). 8 Press to start the adjustment. The CAL flashes in the secondary display to indicate that the calibration is in progress. Agilent U1251B/U1252B User’s and Service Guide...
  • Page 164 Repeat the adjustment procedure. 9 Repeat steps 1 through 8 for each adjustment point. 10 Verify the adjustments using the “Performance Verification Tests” on page 128 and Table Agilent U1251B/U1252B User’s and Service Guide...

  • Page 165: Table 6-4 Adjustment Table

    2 (for model U1251B) terminals 3.0000 V 3.0000 V 50 V 30 V 30.000 V 30.000 V 500 V 300 V 300.00 V 300.00 V 1000 V 1000 V 1000.0 V 1000.0 V Agilent U1251B/U1252B User’s and Service Guide...
  • Page 166 SHort SHort position with copper wire short between 2 terminals 50 mV 30 mV 30.000 mV 30.000 mV 500 mV 300 mV 300.00 mV 300.00 mV 1000 mV 1000 mV 1000.0 mV 1000.0 mV Agilent U1251B/U1252B User’s and Service Guide...
  • Page 167 3.0000 MW 500 kW 300 kW 300.00 kW 300.00 kW 50 kW 30 kW 30.000 kW 30.000 kW 3k W 5 kW 3.0000 kW 3.0000 kW 500 W 300 W 300.00 W 300.00 W Agilent U1251B/U1252B User’s and Service Guide...
  • Page 168 OPEN Input terminal oPEn oPEn position open (remove any test leads and Short Plugs from the input terminal) 500 µA 300 µA 300.00 µA 300.00 µA 5000 µA 3000 µA 3000.0 µA 3000.0 µA Agilent U1251B/U1252B User’s and Service Guide...
  • Page 169 0.3 A, 1 kHz 0.3000 A 0.3000 A A mode 3 A, 1 kHz 3.0000 A 3.0000 A 10 A 3 A, 1 kHz 3.0000 A 3.0000 A 10 A, 1 kHz 10.000 A 10.000 A Agilent U1251B/U1252B User’s and Service Guide...

  • Page 170: Finishing The Adjustment

    65535 after which it is set at 0. The calibration count can be read from the front panel after the instrument has been unsecured. Use the following procedure to read the calibration count from the front panel. Agilent U1251B/U1252B User’s and Service Guide...

  • Page 171: Calibration Errors

    Calibration error: Secure code invalid Calibration error: Serial number code invalid Calibration error: Calibration aborted Calibration error: Value out of range Calibration error: Signal measurement out of range Calibration error: Frequency out of range EEPROM write failure Agilent U1251B/U1252B User’s and Service Guide...
  • Page 172 Performance Tests and Calibration Agilent U1251B/U1252B User’s and Service Guide...

  • Page 173: Specifications

    Peak Hold Specifications Frequency Counter Specifications for U1252B Square Wave Output for U1252B Operating Specifications Display update rate (approximate) Input impedance This chapter lists the product characteristics, specification assumptions and the specifications of the U1251B and U1252B digital multimeters. Agilent Technologies...

  • Page 174: Product Characteristics

    POWER CONSUMPTION • 105 mVA / 420 mVA (with backlight usage) maximum (U1251B) • 165 mVA / 480 mVA (with backlight usage) maximum (U1252B) DISPLAY •...
  • Page 175 > 60 dB at 50/60 Hz ± 0.1% DIMENSIONS (W × H × D) 94.4 × 203.5 × 59 mm WEIGHT • 504 ± 5 grams with battery (U1251B) • 527 ± 5 grams with battery (U1252B) Agilent U1251B/U1252B User’s and Service Guide...
  • Page 176 Please take note that for the product, the warranty does not cover: • Damage from contamination • Normal wear and tear of mechanical components • Manuals, fuses, and standard disposable batteries CALIBRATION CYCLE One year Agilent U1251B/U1252B User’s and Service Guide...

  • Page 177: Measurement Category

    Specifications Measurement Category The Agilent U1251B and U1252B Handheld Digital Multimeter has a safety rating of CAT III 1000 V/ CAT IV, 600 V. Measurement category definition Measurement CAT I are measurements performed on circuits which are not directly connected to the AC mains. For...

  • Page 178: Specification Assumptions

    Table 7-19. 2 The accuracy could be 0.05 % + 10 for U1251B and 0.05 % + 5 for U1252B. Always use the Null function to zero out the thermal effect before measuring the signal. Agilent U1251B/U1252B User’s and Service Guide...

  • Page 179: Table 7-1 Dc Accuracy ± (% Of Reading + Number Of Least Signifi- Cant Digit)

    4 For the range of 50 Ω/500 MΩ, the R.H. is specified for < 60 %. 5 The accuracy is specified for < 50 nS and after Null function with open test lead. 6 Maximum open voltage: < + 4.2 V. Agilent U1251B/U1252B User’s and Service Guide...
  • Page 180 10 Built-in buzzer beeps continuously when the voltage measured is less than 50 mV, and beeps once for forward-based ≤ ≤ diodes or semiconductor junctions measured between 0.3 V and 0.8 V (0.3 V reading 0.8 V). 11 Open voltage for diode: < + 4.2 V DC. Agilent U1251B/U1252B User’s and Service Guide...

  • Page 181: Ac Specifications

    Specifications AC Specifications AC specifications for U1251B Table 7-2 U1251B accuracy specifications ± (% of reading + number of LSD) for true RMS AC voltage Frequency Function Range Resolution 30 Hz to 45 Hz 45 Hz to 1 kHz 1 kHz to 5 kHz 5 kHz to 30 kHz 50.000 mV...

  • Page 182: Table 7-4 U1252B Accuracy Specifications ± (% Of Reading + Number Of Lsd) For True Rms Ac Voltage

    5 Crest factor ≤ 3.0 at full scale, 5.0 at half scale except the 1000 mV and 1000 V ranges where it is 1.5 at full scale, 3.0 at half scale. For non-sinusoidal waveform, add 0.1% of reading ± 0.3% of range. 6 Verified by design and type tests. Agilent U1251B/U1252B User’s and Service Guide...

  • Page 183: Ac+Dc Specifications For U1252B

    10 A to 20 A and for a period of up to 30 seconds. After measuring current > 10 A, leave the meter to cool down for a period that is twice the measuring time used before application of low current measurement. 3 Input current < 3 Arms. Agilent U1251B/U1252B User’s and Service Guide...

  • Page 184: Capacitance Specifications

    0.3% + 3 °C/ –328 – 2502 °F 0.1 °F 0.3% + 6 °F –210 – 1200 °C/ 0.1 °C/ 0.3% + 3 °C/ –346 – 2192 °F 0.1 °F 0.3% + 6 °F Agilent U1251B/U1252B User’s and Service Guide...

  • Page 185: Frequency Specifications

    Table 7-11 Duty cycle and pulse width specifications Function Mode Range Resolution Accuracy (at full scale) DC Coupling 0.01% to 99.99% 0.3% per kHz + 0.3% Duty cycle AC Coupling 5% to 95% 0.3% per kHz + 0.3% Agilent U1251B/U1252B User’s and Service Guide...

  • Page 186: Frequency Sensitivity Specifications

    100 mV 150 mV 120 mV 300 mV 0.5 V/1.25 5.0000 V 0.25 V 0.5 V 0.3 V 1.2 V V (< 100 0.6 V 0.6 V 1.5 V 50.000 V 2.5 V 15 V Agilent U1251B/U1252B User’s and Service Guide...

  • Page 187: Table 7-13 Frequency Sensitivity Specifications For Current

    Minimum Sensitivity (R.M.S. sine wave) Input Range 20 Hz – 20 kHz 500.00 µA 100 µA 5000.0 µA 250 µA 50.000 mA 10 mA 440.00 mA 25 mA 5.0000 A 10.000 A 2.5 A Agilent U1251B/U1252B User’s and Service Guide...

  • Page 188: Peak Hold Specifications

    999.99 Hz 0.01 Hz 100 mV R.M.S. 9.9999 kHz 0.0001 kHz 0.5 Hz 99.999 kHz 0.001 kHz 0.002% + 5 999.99 kHz 0.01 kHz 200 mV R.M.S. < 985 kHz 9.9999 MHz 0.0001 MHz Agilent U1251B/U1252B User’s and Service Guide...

  • Page 189: Square Wave Output For U1252B

    400, 480, 600, 800, 1200, 1600, 2400, 4800 Hz [2][4][5] Duty Cycle 0.39% – 99.60% ± 0.398% of full scale [2][4][6] Pulse Width 1/Frequency 0.2 ms + (range/256) Amplitude Fixed 0 to + 2.8 V ± 0.2 V Agilent U1251B/U1252B User’s and Service Guide...
  • Page 190 4 The accuracy for duty cycle and pulse width is based on a 5 V square wave input without dividing signal. 5 Duty cycle can be set for 256 steps and each step is 0.390625% per kHz. 6 The pulse width can be set for 256 steps and each step is 1/(256 x Frequency). Agilent U1251B/U1252B User’s and Service Guide...

  • Page 191: Operating Specifications

    0.5 (> 10 Hz) Pulse width 0.5 (> 10 Hz) The U1251B and U1252B handheld digital multimeter does not contain a N O T E realtime clock. Only ONE sample per second can be logged. Agilent U1251B/U1252B User’s and Service Guide...

  • Page 192: Input Impedance

    3 For 5 V to 1000 V range, the specified input impedance is in parallel with 10 MΩ when the input voltage is >+3 V or <–2 [only applicable for the Agilent U1252B Handheld Digital Multimeter] Agilent U1251B/U1252B User’s and Service Guide...
  • Page 193 Or visit Agilent worlwide Web at: www.agilent.com/find/assist Product specifications and descriptions in this document are subject to change with- out notice. Always refer to the English ver- sion on the Agilent Web site for the latest revision. © Agilent Technologies, Inc. 2009–2013 Printed in Malaysia...

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