Agilent technologies U1232A, U1233A, U1231A User Manual

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Agilent U1231A/U1232A/U1233A Handheld Multimeter

Quick Start Guide

Verify that you received the following items in the shipment of your multimeter:

✔ One pair of red and black test leads ✔ Four 1.5 V AAA alkaline battery ✔ Printed copy of the U1231A/U1232A/U1233A

Quick Start Guide

If any item is missing or damaged, keep the shipping materials and contact the nearest Agilent Sales Office.

The descriptions and instructions in this guide apply 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.agilent.com/find/hhTechLib.

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U1231A/U1232A/U1233A Handheld Multimeter

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Install the Batteries

Your multimeter is powered by four 1.5 V AAA alkaline batteries (included with the shipment).

1 Turn the multimeter OFF and remove the test

leads from the terminals.

2 Loosen the screw on the battery cover with a

suitable Phillips screwdriver.

3 Remove the battery cover and observe the

polarity markings.

4 Insert the batteries and replace the battery

cover and screw.

Turn On the Multimeter

To power ON your multimeter, turn the rotary switch to any other position.

Controlling the Multimeter Remotely

Your multimeter is capable of remote data logging.

To use this feature, you will need a PC running a Windows operating system, an IR-USB cable (U1173A, purchased separately), and the Agilent GUI Data Logger Software.

The Agilent GUI Data Logger software is downloadable for free from www.agilent.com/find/hhTechLib.

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Vsense indicator

Keypad

Rotary switch

LED flashlight

Battery cover

Tilt stand

Display screen

Input terminals

Test lead/probe holders

IR communication port

(U1233A only)

The Multimeter at a Glance

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WARNING

AUX

Understanding the Rotary Switch

Some rotary switch positions have a shifted function printed in

orange. Press to switch between the shifted and regular

function.

Legend Functions shown in the primary display

Low input impedance — VZ VZ

LOW

DC V/VZ

AC V for eliminating ghost voltages

LOW

AC V/Frequency

DC V

Resistance/Short continuity/Open continuity

Diode

Capacitance/Temperature (U1233A only)

Capacitance/Auxiliary Temperature (U1232A only)

Capacitance (U1231A only)

DC or AC A/Frequency

DC or AC μA/Frequency

Auto (AC or DC)/

LOW

[1]

Clamp-on AC or DC A/Frequency (U1231A only)

Auxiliary Temperature (U1231A only)

[1]

Open continuity option must be enabled through the multimeter’s Setup ( > ). Open continuity is disabled by default.

Remove the test leads from the measuring source or target before changing the rotary switch position.

Refer to the U1231A/U1232A/U1233A User’s Guide for a complete list and description of all rotary switch labels for each separate multimeter model.

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Max Min

AUX

Understanding the Keypad

Legend

Sets the null/relative mode

Key response when pressed for:

Less than 1 second More than 1 second

Enters the Hold-Log Recall menu

Starts the MaxMin recording Stops the MaxMin recording

Sets a manual range Enables autoranging

Freezes and stores the present reading in the display

Turns the LCD backlight on or off.

Switches between the regular and shifted (icons printed in

orange) functions

Automatically freezes the present reading once the reading is stable

Turns the LED flashlight on or off.

U1233A only: Enables the non-contact voltage detector (Vsense).

Understanding the Input Terminals

Rotary position for

U1232A and U1233A

Input terminals Overload protection

600 Vrms

600 Vrms for short circuit <0.3 A

11 A/1000 V, fast-acting fuse

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