Agilent Technologies U1273A User manual

Agilent Technologies
Agilent
U1273A/U1273AX
Handheld Digital
Multimeter
User’s Guide

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Notices
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Manual Part Number
U1273-90017
Edition
Second Edition, March 7, 2013
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Safety Notices
CAUTION
A CAUTION notice denotes a haz-
ard. It calls attention to an operat-
ing procedure, practice, or the likes
of that, if not correctly performed
or adhered to, could result in dam-
age to the product or loss of impor-
tant data. Do not proceed beyond a
CAUTION notice until the indicated
conditions are fully understood and
met.
WARNING
A WARNING notice denotes a
hazard. It calls attention to an
operating procedure, practice, or
the likes of that, if not correctly
performed or adhered to, could
result in personal injury or death.
Do not proceed beyond a WARN-
ING notice until the indicated
conditions are fully understood
and met.

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Safety Symbols
The following symbols on the instrument and in the documentation
indicate precautions which must be taken to maintain safe operation of
the instrument.
Direct current (DC) Caution, risk of electric shock
Alternating current (AC) Caution, risk of danger (refer to this manual
for specific Warning or Caution information)
Both direct and alternating current Category III 1000 V overvoltage protection
Earth (ground) terminal Category IV 600 V overvoltage protection
Equipment protected throughout by
double insulation or reinforced
insulation
CAT III
1000 V
CAT IV
600 V

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Safety Considerations
Read the information below before using this multimeter. The descriptions
and instructions in this manual apply to the Agilent U1273A/U1273AX
Handheld Digital Multimeter (hereafter referred to as the multimeter).
CAUTION
•Disconnect circuit power and discharge all high-voltage capacitors
before testing resistance, continuity, diodes, or capacitance.
•Use the proper terminals, function, and range for your
measurements.
•This device is for use at altitudes of up to 3,000 m.
•Never measure voltage when current measurement is selected.
•Always use the specified battery type. The power for the multimeter
is supplied with four AAA 1.5 V batteries. Observe the correct
polarity markings before you insert the batteries to ensure proper
insertion of the batteries in the multimeter.
WARNING
• Do not use the multimeter if it is damaged. Before you use the
multimeter, inspect the case. Look for cracks or missing plastic.
Pay particular attention to the insulation surrounding the
connectors.
• Inspect the test leads for damaged insulation or exposed metal.
Check the test leads for continuity. Replace damaged test leads
before you use the multimeter.
• Do not operate the multimeter around explosive gas, vapor, or wet
environments.
• Do not apply more than the rated voltage (as marked on the
multimeter) between terminals, or between terminal and earth
ground.
• Never use the multimeter in wet conditions or when there is
water on the surface. If the multimeter is wet, ensure that the
multimeter is dried only by trained personnel.

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WARNING
• Before use, verify the multimeter's operation by measuring a
known voltage.
• When measuring current, turn off the circuit power before
connecting the multimeter in the circuit. Remember to place the
multimeter in series with the circuit.
• When servicing the multimeter, use only the specified
replacement parts.
• Use caution when working above 60 VDC, 30 VAC RMS, or 42.4 V
peak. Such voltages pose a shock hazard.
• Be aware of the presence of hazardous voltage before using the
Low Pass Filter (LPF) function for voltage measurement. Voltages
measured are usually greater than the values indicated on the
multimeter as the voltages with higher frequencies have been
filtered through the LPF function.
• Do not use the ZLOW (low input impedance) function to measure
voltages in circuits that could be damaged by this function’s low
input impedance of 2 kΩ.
• When using the probes, keep your fingers behind the finger
guards on the probes.
• Connect the common test lead before you connect the live test
lead. When you disconnect the leads, disconnect the live test lead
first.
• Remove the test leads from the multimeter before you open the
battery cover.
• Do not operate the multimeter with the battery cover or portions
of the cover removed or loosened.
• To avoid false readings, which may lead to possible electric shock
or personal injury, replace the battery as soon as the low battery
indicator appears and flashes.

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Environmental Conditions
This instrument is designed for indoor use and in an area with low
condensation. The table below shows the general environmental
requirements for this instrument.
Environmental conditions Requirements
Operating temperature
• U1273A: –20 °C to 55 °C, 0% to 80% RH
• U1273AX: –40 °C to 55 °C, 0% to 80% RH
(using Lithium batteries)
Operating humidity
Full accuracy up to 80% RH (relative
humidity) for temperature up to 30 °C,
decreasing linearly to 50% RH at 55 °C
Storage temperature –40 °C to 70 °C
Altitude Up to 3000 meters
Pollution degree Pollution degree II
NOTE
The U1273A/U1273AX Handheld Digital Multimeter complies with the following
safety and EMC requirements:
•Safety
•EN/IEC 61010-1:2001
•ANSI/UL 61010-1:2004
•CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 61010-1-04
•EMC
•IEC61326-1:2005/EN61326-1:2006
•Canada: ICES/NMB-001: Issue 4, June 2006
•Australia/New Zealand: AS/NZS CISPR 11:2004

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Regulatory Markings
The CE mark is a registered trademark
of the European Community. This CE
mark shows that the product complies
with all the relevant European Legal
Directives.
The C-tick mark is a registered
trademark of the Spectrum
Management Agency of Australia. This
signifies compliance with
the Australia EMC Framework
regulations under the terms of the
Radio Communication Act of 1992.
ICES/NMB-001 indicates that this ISM
device complies with the Canadian
ICES-001.
Cet appareil ISM est confomre a la
norme NMB-001 du Canada.
This instrument complies with the
WEEE Directive (2002/96/EC) marking
requirement. This affixed product label
indicates that you must not discard
this electrical or electronic product in
domestic household waste.
The CSA mark is a registered
trademark of the Canadian Standards
Association.
This symbol indicates the time period
during which no hazardous or toxic
substance elements are expected to
leak or deteriorate during normal use.
Forty years is the expected useful life
of the product.

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Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive 2002/96/EC
This instrument complies with the WEEE Directive (2002/96/EC) marking
requirement. This affixed product label indicates that you must not discard
this electrical or electronic product in domestic household waste.
Product Category:
With reference to the equipment types in the WEEE directive Annex 1, this
instrument is classified as a “Monitoring and Control Instrument” product.
The affixed product label is as shown below.
Do not dispose in domestic household waste.
To return this unwanted instrument, contact your nearest Agilent Service
Center, or visit
www.agilent.com/environment/product
for more information.

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Declaration of Conformity (DoC)
The Declaration of Conformity (DoC) for this instrument is available on the
Agilent website. You can search the DoC by its product model or
description at the web address below.
http://regulations.corporate.agilent.com/DoC/search.htm
NOTE
If you are unable to search for the respective DoC, please contact your
local Agilent representative.

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