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UT131A/B/C/D 

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Overview

 

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I Open Box Inspection

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Safe Operation Rule

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IV. Electrical Symbols

Warning

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Structure (see Figure 1) 

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Capacitance

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Figure 2b

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Palm Size Multimeter

User Manual

The new generation UT131 series products redefine the performance 
standards for entry-level digital multimeter. The innovative industrial design 
ensures the products have 2 meters impact resistance. The new LCD display 
layout provides a clear display for better user experience. The UT131 series 
ensure safe operation in CAT II 250 V environment.
 

The special features of each model are as follows:
UT131A: 2mF capacitance test function
UT131B: Battery test with status indicators 
UT131C: Temperature test 
UT131D: NCV test

Open the package box and take out the device. Please check whether the 
following items are deficient or damaged and contact your supplier immediately 
if they are.
User manual ----------------------- 1 pcs 
Test leads ---------------------------1 pair 
Protective case---------------------1 pcs
K-type thermocouple -------------1 pcs (UT131 only)

      Warning:
Please carefully read “Safe Operation Rule” before using the device.

1). Safety certification

 

This device strictly follows the CE standards: EN 61010-1: 2010, 
EN 61010-2-030:2010, EN 61326:2013, as well as CAT II: 250V, RoHS, 
pollution grade II, and double insulation standards.

2). Safety instructions and precautions 

1. Do not use the device if the device or test leads appear damaged or if 
    you suspect that the device is not operating properly. Pay particular 
    attention to the insulation layers.
2 If the test leads are damaged, it must be replaced with one of the same 

    type or the same electrical specification.
3 When measuring, do not touch exposed wires, connectors, unused inputs, 

    or the circuit being measured.
4 When measuring the voltage higher than 60 VDC or 30 VACrms, keep 

    your fingers behind the finger guard on the test lead in order to prevent 
    electric shock.
5 If the range of the voltage to be measured is unknown, the maximum range 

    should be selected and then gradually decreased.
6 Never input voltage and current exceeding the value listed on the device.

7 Before switching ranges, make sure to disconnect the test leads with the 

    circuit to be tested. It is strictly prohibited to switch the ranges during the 
    measurement.
8 Do not use or store the device in high temperature, high humidity, flammable, 

    explosive or strong magnetic field environments.
9 Do not change the internal circuit of the device in order to avoid the damage 

    to the device and users.
10.To avoid false reading, replace the battery when the battery indicator   

         appears.

11.Use dry cloth to clean the case, do not use detergent containing solvents 

       

Low battery     

High voltage warning

        

Electrical ground 

        Double insulation

V. Specification 

1. The maximum voltage between the input terminal and the ground: 

    250Vrms 

2 10A terminal: Fuse 10A 250V Fast fuse Φ5×20mm

3 mA/μA terminal: Fuse 200mA 250V Fast fuse Φ5×20mm

4. Max display 1999, over range display “OL”, update rate: 2~3 times/second 

5. Range select: Auto range UT131A; Manual range UT131B/C/D

6. Backlight: manual on, auto shut off after 30 seconds 

7. Polarity: "-" symbol displaying on screen represents negative polarity 

    signal.

8. Data hold function:    symbol displays on screen when data hold function 

    is activated 

9. Low battery power:      symbol displays on screen when battery power is low

10. Battery: AAA 1.5V * 2 

11. Operating temperature: 0~40˚C (32˚F~104˚F) 

      Storage temperature: -10~50˚C (14˚F~122˚F)

      Relative humidity: 0˚C~30˚C: 

75% RH, 30˚C~40˚C: 

50% RH

      Operating altitude: 0 ~ 2000m

12. Dimension: (134×77×47) mm

13. Weight: about 206g (battery included)

14. Electromagnetic compatibility:

      In fields with less than 1V/m radio frequency, the total accuracy 

      = designated ac 5% of measurement range    

      In fields with more than 1V/m radio frequency, the accuracy is not 

      specified.

Display screen

Function keys 

Functional dial

10A input jack 

COM jack 

Remaining inputs jack

1) UT131A:

    SEL/REL: press this key to switch between AC and DC modes for 
    mV   , I   , and REL positions.
    

: Press to enter or exit data hold mode. Long press over 2 seconds 

HOLD/    

    to turn on/off backlight. 

2) UT131B/C/D:

    HOLD/SEL: Press to enter or exit data hold mode

In continuity/diode mode, press to cycle switch between the two modes

   : Press to turn on/off backlight.

VI . Operations

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VII. Key Functions

To avoid false reading, replace the battery if the battery low power symbol   
      appears. Also pay special attention to the warning sign      beside the test 
lead jack, indicating that the tested voltage or current must not exceed the 
values listed on the device.

1.AC/DC voltage measurement (see Figure 2b)

1) Switch the dial to “V~” position.
2) Insert the black test lead into the COM jack, the red test lead into the 
    “VΩmA” jack. Connect test leads with the load in parallel. 

    

Notes:

 

    Do not measure voltage over 250V rms, or it may expose users to electric 
    shock and damage the device. If the range of the voltage to be measured is 
    unknown, select the maximum range and reduce accordingly

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    Please pay extra attention when measuring high voltage in order to avoid 
    electric shock.
    Before using the device, it is suggested to measure a known voltage for 
    verification. 

2.Resistance measurement (see Figure 2b)

1) Switch the dial to “Ω” position.
2) Insert the black test lead into the COM jack, the red test lead into the “VΩmA” 
    jack. Connect test leads with the resistor in parallel 

    Notes:

    Before measuring resistance, switch off the power supply of the circuit, and 
    fully discharge all capacitors.
    If the resistance when probes are shorted is more than 0.5Ω, please check  
    

are loosened or damaged.

if test leads 

    If the resistor is open or over the range, the “OL” symbol will be displayed on 
    the screen. 
    When measuring low resistance, the test leads will produce 0.1Ω~0.2Ω 
    measurement error. To obtain accurate measurement, the measured value 
    should subtract the value displayed when two test leads are shorted. 
    When measuring high resistance above 1MΩ, it is normal to take a few 
    seconds to steady the readings. In order to quickly obtain steady data, use 
    short test wires to measure high resistance.

3. Continuity measurement (see Figure 2b)

1)  Switch the dial to “     ” position.
2)  Insert the black test lead into the COM jack, the red test lead into the “VΩmA” 
     jack. Connect test leads with the points to be tested in parallel 
3)  If measured points’ resistance >51Ω, circuit is in open status.
     

easured points’ resistance ≤10Ω, circuit is in good conduction status, 

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     buzzer will go off

     

Notes:

    Before measuring continuity, switch off all power supplies and fully discharge 
    all capacitors.

4. Diode measurement (see Figure 2b)

1) Switch the dial to “     ” position.
2) Insert the black test lead into the COM jack, the red test lead into the “VΩmA” 
    jack. Connect test leads with the diode in parallel
3) “OL” symbol appears when the diode is open or polarity is reversed. 
    For silicon PN junction, normal value: 500 ~ 800mV (0.5 ~ 0.8V).

  

  Notes:

    Before measuring PN junction, switch off the power supply to the circuit, 
    and fully discharge all capacitors

5. Capacitance measurement (only for UT131A, see Figure 2a)

1) Switch the dial to capacitance test.
2) Insert the black test lead into the COM jack, the red test lead into the 
    “V

Ω

mA” jack. Connect test leads with the capacitor in parallel

3) When there is no input, the device displays a fixed value (intrinsic capacitance). 
    For small capacitance measurement, to ensure measurement 
    accuracy, the measured value must be subtracted from intrinsic capacitance. 
    Users can measure small capacity capacitors with relative measurement 
    functions (REL) (the device will automatically subtract the intrinsic 
    capacitance)

 

   Notes:

    If the tested capacitor is shorted or its capacity is over the specified range 
    “OL” symbol will be displayed on the screen. 
    When measuring large capacitors, it may take a few seconds to obtain 
    steady readings.
    Before measuring capacitors (especially for high voltage capacitors), please 
    fully discharge them. 

 

6. DC measurement (see Figure 3)

1) Switch the dial to DC test.

2) Insert the black test lead into the COM jack, the red test lead into the 

    “VΩmA” jack. Connect test leads with the tested circuit in series.

     

Notes:

    Before measuring, switch off the power supply of the circuit and carefully 

    check the input terminal and range position. 

    If the range of the measured current is unknown, select the maximum 

    range and then

 accordingly.

 reduce

    Please replace the fuse with the same type.

   10A jack: Fuse 10A/250V Φ5×20mm

    VΩmA jack

Fuse 0.2A/250V Φ5×20mm

    When measuring, please do not connect the test leads with any circuit in 

    parallel. Otherwise there is a risk of damage to the device and human body.

    If the tested current is over 10A, each measurement time should be less 

    than 10 seconds and the next test should be after 15 minutes.

7. AC measurement (only for UT131A, see Figure 3)

Similar to DC Measurement. 

Please refer to Section 6 “DC measurement (see Figure 3)”

8. Battery measurement (only for UT131B, see Figure 4)

1) Switch the dial to battery test.

2) Insert the black test lead into the COM jack, the red test lead into the 

    “VΩmA” jack. Connect test leads with the battery in parallel. 

    Red test lead at positive pole “+”, black test lead at negative pole“-“ 

3) Battery status: 

    “Good”: Normal status

    “Low”: Low power but still working 

    “Bad”: Replace/charge batteries

4) Battery display

1.5V battery 

Load Resistance: 30 Ω:
“Good”: Voltage 

1.31V 

“Low”: Voltage 0.95V~1.31V
“Bad”: Voltage 

0.94V

UT131A

UT131B/C/D

Conforms to UL STD. 61010-1, 61010-2-030, Certified to 
CSA STD. C22.2 No. 61010-1, 61010-2-030.

CAT II 

Comply with European Union Standards

It is applicable to test and measuring circuits connected directly to 
utilization points (socket outlets and similar points) of the low-voltage 
MAINS installation.

Direct current

Alternating current

P/N:110401107027X

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