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Preface

Thank you for purchasing this brand new product. In order to use this product safely and correctly, 
please read this manual thoroughly, especially the safety notes.

After reading this manual, it is recommended to keep the manual at an easily accessible place, 
preferably close to the device, for future reference.

Limited Warranty and Liability

Uni-Trend guarantees that the product is free from any defect in material and workmanship within one 
year from the purchase date. This warranty does not apply to damage caused by accident, negligence, 
misuse, modification, contamination or mishandling. The dealer shall not be entitled to give any other 
warranty on behalf of Uni-Trend. If you need warranty service within the warranty period, please 
contact your seller directly.
Uni-Trend will not be responsible for any special, indirect, incidental or subsequent damage or loss 
caused by using this device. 

UT89XE Digital Multimeter User Manual

I. Overview

The UT89XE is a 20000-count true RMS digital multimeter with high resolution, high accuracy , and 
manual range. Aside from normal features of multimeters, this meter also includes conductance 
measurement (range: 0.1nS~200nS; converted resistance: 5MΩ~10GΩ), which expands the range 
of resistance measurement and enables high resistance measurement. Designed according to CAT 
II 1000V/CAT III 600V safety rating, the meter comes with overvoltage/overcurrent alarm and full-
featured false detection protection for high voltages.

II. Features

    20000-count display, true RMS measurement, and fast ADC (3 times/s)
    Conductance measurement (0.1nS~200nS)
    Frequency measurement (200MHz) for sinusoidal/non-sinusoidal waves (such as crystal frequency)
    Max measurable AC/DC voltage: 1000V; max measurable current: 20A
    Peak maximum/minimum capture
    Very large capacitance (200mF) measurement
    Low pass filter (LPF) to measure combined sine wave signals produced by inverters and variable 
    frequency drives
    Auto backlight for flexibly responding to various dark conditions
    Low power consumption (generally: 10mA; sleep state: 50μA) to effectively extends the battery life 
    to 150 hours
    Full-featured false detection protection for up to 600V overvoltage surge, and overvoltage/overcurrent 
    alarm
    1m drop protection   

III. Accessories

Open the package box and take out the meter. Please double check whether the following items are 
missing or damaged.
1. User manual ----------------------------------------------- 1 pc
2. Test leads---------------------------------------------------  1 pair
3. K-type temperature probe -----------------------------  1 pc

If any of the above is missing or damaged, please contact your supplier immediately.

Before using the meter, please read the “Safety 

” carefully.  

Information

IV. Safety Information 

The meter is designed according to EN 61010-1, EN 61010-2-032, EN 61010-2-033, and EN61326-1 
safety standards, and conforms to CAT II 1000V, CAT III 600V, double insulation, and pollution degree 
2. If the meter is used in a manner not specified by the manufacturer, the protection provided by the 
meter may be impaired.

1. Before use, please check if there is any item which is damaged or behaving abnormally. If any 
    abnormal item (such as bare test lead, damaged meter casing, broken LCD, etc.) is found, or if 
    the meter is considered to be malfunctioning, please do not continue to use the meter. 
2. Do not use the meter if the rear cover or the battery cover is not completely covered up, or it may 
    pose a shock hazard!
3. During measurement, keep fingers behind the finger guards of the test leads, and do not touch any 
    exposed wires, connectors, unused inputs or circuits being measured to prevent electric shock.
4. Place the function dial in the correct position before measurement.
5. Do not apply more than 1000V between any terminal and earth ground to prevent electric shock 
    and damage to the meter.
6. Use caution when working with voltages above AC 30Vrms, 42Vpeak or DC 60V. Such voltages 
    pose a shock hazard.
7. Never input voltage or current which exceeds the specified limit. If the range of the measured value 
    is unknown, the maximum range should be selected. 
8. Before measuring resistance, diode, continuity, or capacitance, switch off the power supply of the 
    circuit, and fully discharge all capacitors.
9. When “     ” is displayed, please replace the batteries in time to ensure measurement accuracy. If 
    the meter is not in use for a long time, please remove the batteries.
10. Do not change the internal circuit of the meter to avoid damage to the meter or user!
11. Do not use or store the meter in high temperature, high humidity, flammable, explosive, or strong 
      magnetic field environments.
12.Clean the meter casing with a soft cloth and mild detergent. Do not use abrasives or solvents!

VII. Function Buttons

1. SELECT Button

     Press to switch between functions in each compound function position.

2. PEAK/REL Button

1)  In the capacitance position, press to store the current reading as a reference for future readings. 
     When the LCD display value is reset to zero, the stored reading will be subtracted from the future 
     readings. Press again to exit the relative value mode.
2)  In the AC voltage/current position, press to enter peak measurement, "CAL" will be displayed
     and disappear after 2s. Press to cycle through the peak maximum (P-MAX) and peak minimum
     (P-MIN). Press for about 2s to exit.  

3. MAX/MIN Button

    Press to cycle through the measured maximum (MAX) and minimum (MIN). Press for about 2s
    to exit.

4. HOLD/BACKLIGHT Button

1) Press to perform/cancel data hold.
2) Press for about 2s to turn on/off auto backlight. If on, the backlight automatically goes out after 
    60s.

VIII. Operating Instructions

1. AC/DC Voltage Measurement

1) Insert the red test lead into the “VΩ” terminal, and black test lead into the “COM” terminal.
2) Turn the function dial to the  AC/DC voltage position, and connect the test leads to the measured 
    load or power supply in parallel.

  Caution:

    Do not input a voltage over 1000V, or it may damage the meter.
    Be cautious to avoid electric shock when measuring high voltages.
    When the measured voltage is 

≥ 

AC 30V or DC 60V, the LCD will display “     ”. When the 

    measured voltage is 

1000V, the meter will sound an alarm and the “      ” will flash.

2. Resistance/Conductance Measurement

1) Insert the red test lead into the “VΩ” terminal, and black test lead into the “COM” terminal.
2) Turn the function dial to the “Ω”/“nS” position, and connect the test leads to both ends of the 
    measured resistance in parallel.

  Caution:

    If the measured resistor is open or the resistance exceeds the maximum range, the LCD will 
    display “OL”.
    Before measuring resistance, switch off the power supply of the circuit, and fully discharge all 
    capacitors.
    If the resistance is not less than 0.5Ω when the test leads are shorted, please check if the test 
    leads are loose or abnormal.

3. Continuity Test

1) Insert the red test lead into the “VΩ” terminal, and black test lead into the “COM” terminal.
2) Turn the function dial to the “       ” position, and connect the test leads to both ends of the 

 

measured

    load in parallel.
3) When measured resistance <10Ω, the circuit is in good conduction status and the buzzer beeps 
    continuously. When measured resistance 

50Ω, the buzzer makes no sound. 

  Caution:

     Before testing continuity, switch off the power supply of the circuit, and fully discharge all capacitors.

4. Diode Test

1) Insert the red test lead into the “VΩ” terminal, and black test lead into the “COM” terminal. The 
     polarity of the red test lead is "+" and of the black test lead is "-".
2) Turn the function dial to the “     ” position, press the SELECT button to switch to diode test, and 
    connect the test leads to the positive and negative poles of the measured diode.
3) When 0.08V 

≤ 

reading <1.2V, the buzzer beeps once indicating the normality of the diode. 

    When reading <0.08V, the buzzer beeps continuously indicating the damage of the diode. For 
    silicon PN junction, the normal value is generally about 500mV~800 mV.

  Caution:

    If the diode is open or its polarity is reversed, the LCD will display “OL”.
    Before testing the diode, switch off the power supply of the circuit, and fully discharge all capacitors.

5. Capacitance Measurement

1) Insert the red test lead into the “VΩ” terminal, and black test lead into the “COM” terminal.
2) Turn the function dial to the capacitance position, and connect the test leads to both ends of the 
    measured capacitance in parallel. For capacitance 

100nF, it is recommended to use the relative 

    value mode.

  Caution:

    If the measured capacitor is shorted or the capacitance exceeds the maximum range, the LCD will 

display “OL”.

    When measuring capacitance >400μF, it may take some time to stabilize the reading.
    Before measuring, fully discharge all capacitors (especially high-voltage capacitors) to avoid damage 

to the meter and user.

6. Temperature Measurement

1) Insert the positive pole of the temperature probe into the “VΩ” terminal and negative pole into the 
    “COM” terminal.
2) Turn the function dial to the “°C°F” position, fix the temperature probe on the object under test, and 
    read the temperature value of the tested object directly from the display after a few seconds.
3) Press the SELECT button to switch between °C and °F.

  Caution:

    The ambient temperature of the meter should be within 18°C~28°C, otherwise it may cause 

measurement error.

    The positive and negative poles of the temperature probe should be properly connected. Do not 

measure non-insulated charged objects to avoid incorrect readings.

7. AC/DC Current Measurement

1) Insert the red test lead into the “mAμA” or “A” terminal, and black test lead into the “COM” terminal.
2) Turn the function dial to the AC/DC current position, and connect the test leads to the measured 

    load or power supply in series.

  Caution:

    Switch off the power supply of the circuit, make sure the input terminals and dial position are correct, 

and then connect the meter to the circuit in series.

    If the range of the measured current is unknown, select the maximum range and then accordingly 

reduce.

    If the “mAμA” or “A” terminal is overloaded, the built-in fuse will be blown and must be replaced. 
    Do not connect the test leads to any circuit in parallel during current measurement to avoid damage 

to the meter and user.

    When the measured current is close to 20A, each measurement time should be <10s and the rest 

interval should be >15 minutes. 

VI. External Structure 

1. LCD display
2. Function buttons 
3. Function dial
4. “V

Ω

” terminal

5. “mA

μ

A” terminal

6. “A” terminal
7. “COM” terminal 
8. Test leads 

Description

Description

Caution, possibility of electric shock 

Alternating current

Direct current

Equipment protected throughout by DOUBLE 
INSULATION or REINFORCED INSULATION

Earth (ground) terminal

Warning or Caution

V. Electrical Symbols

Symbol

Symbol

1) Insert the red test lead to V terminal and the black one to the COM terminal  

.

2) Turn the function dial to the Hz position connect the test leads to the measured object.

      

Note:

The voltage of measured object shall be lower than 30V, or the accuracy will be affected.

8 Frequency Measurement 

9. Others 

  

1) Auto Power Off
a. During measurement, if there is no operation of the function dial or any button for 15 minutes, the 
    meter will automatically shut down to save power. Users can wake it up by pressing any button 
    (except SEL) or turning the function dial.
b. To disable the auto-off function, press and hold the Max/Min button in the off state, and turn on the 
    meter. To recover the function, restart the meter.

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