Keysight U1271A User manual

Keysight U1271A/U1272A
Handheld Digital 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
✔One pair of 4 mm test probes
✔One K-type thermocouple lead kit
✔Four 1.5 V AAA alkaline batteries
✔Printed copy of the U1271A/U1272A Quick Start Guide
✔Printed copy of the Certificate of Calibration
If any item is missing or damaged, keep the shipping materials
and contact the nearest Keysight Sales Office.
NOTE
The descriptions and instructions in this guide apply to the
U1271A and U1272A Handheld Digital Multimeters.
The model U1272A appears in all illustrations.
All related documents and software are available for download
at www.keysight.com/find/hhTechLib.
Quick Start Guide
Keysight U1271A/U1272A
Handheld Digital Multimeter

U1271A/U1272A Handheld Digital Multimeter
Differences between the U1271A and U1272A
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Differences between the U1271A and U1272A
The U1272A model offers these additional functions:
•ZLOW (low input impedance) measurements
•Smart Ωmeasurements
•Auto-diode tests
•AC+DC voltage and current measurements
•J-type thermocouple temperature measurements
•30 Ωand 300 MΩranges for resistance measurements
•dBm and dBV measurements with selectable impedance
•Data logging up to 10,000 memories
The U1271A model has one differing function:
•Qik-V tests
Install the Batteries
Your multimeter is powered by four 1.5 V AAA alkaline batter-
ies (included with the shipment).
1Turn the rotary switch to OFF and remove
the test leads from the terminals.
2Lift the tilt stand and loosen the screws
with a suitable Phillips screwdriver.
3Remove the battery cover and observe the
polarity markings.
4Insert the batteries and replace the battery cover and screws.
Turn On the Multimeter
To power ON your multimeter, turn the rotary switch to any
other position.
NOTE
Your multimeter is capable of remote data logging. To use this
feature, you will need an IR-USB cable (U1173A, purchased
separately) and the Keysight GUI Data Logger Software (down-
loadable from www.keysight.com/find/hhTechLib).

U1271A/U1272A Handheld Digital Multimeter
The Multimeter at a Glance
U1271A/U1272A Quick Start Guide 3
The Multimeter at a Glance
Display screen
Keypad
Rotary switch
Input terminals
Test lead/probe holders
IR communication port
Battery access cover
Tilt stand

U1271A/U1272A Handheld Digital Multimeter
Understanding the Rotary Switch
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Understanding the Rotary Switch
U1271A U1272A
NOTE
Press to switch between the shifted and regular func-
tions.
Shift
View
Esc
Legend Description
AC V with Low Pass Filter
AC mV with Low Pass Filter
DC, (AC, or AC+DC V, U1272A only)
DC, (AC, or AC+DC mV, U1272A only)
Resistance/Continuity/(Smart Ω, U1272A only)
Diode/(Auto-diode, U1272A only)
Capacitance/Temperature
AC, DC, or (AC+DC mA and A, U1272A only)
AC, DC, or (AC+DC μA, U1272A only)
AC/DC V check for signal identification (U1271A only)
ZLOW (low input impedance) AC/DC V for checking
ghost voltages (U1272A only)
Smart
Auto
Qik-V
Z LOW

U1271A/U1272A Handheld Digital Multimeter
Understanding the Keypad
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Understanding the Keypad
Legend Key response when pressed for:
Less than 1 second More than 1 second
Sets the Null/Relative
mode.
Sets the Scale mode for
the specified ratio and
unit display.
Starts and stops the
MaxMin recording.
Starts and stops the
Peak recording.
Freezes the present
reading in the display.
Automatically freezes
the present reading once
the reading is stable.
Switches between avail-
able dual-combination
displays.
Exits the Hold, Null,
MaxMin, Peak, fre-
quency test, and dual
display modes.
Turns the backlight
on/off.
Enters/Exits the multim-
eter’s setup menu.
Switches between fre-
quency, pulse width, and
duty cycle measure-
ments.
Starts and stops the
Data Logging.
Sets a manual range. Enables autoranging.
Switches between the
regular and shifted
(icons printed in orange)
functions.
Enters the Log Review
menu.
Scale
Null
Peak
MaxMin
Auto
TrigHold
Exit
Dual
Setup
Hz%ms
Log
Auto
Range
Shift
View
Esc

U1271A/U1272A Handheld Digital Multimeter
Understanding the Input Terminals
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Understanding the Input Terminals
WARNING
Ensure that the terminal connections are correct for that
particular measurement function before starting any
measurement. To avoid damage to the device, do not
exceed the input limit.
Rotary position Input terminals Overload protection
1000 Vrms
1000 Vrms for short
circuit <0.3 A
11 A/1000 V, 30 kA
fast-acting fuse
440 mA/1000 V, 30 kA
fast-acting fuse
Qik-V
Z LOW
Smart
Auto

U1271A/U1272A Handheld Digital Multimeter
Performing Measurements and Tests
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Performing Measurements and Tests
Voltage measurements
The figure below highlights the primary functions allowing
voltage measurements in your multimeter.
Set up your multimeter as shown in the figure below to per-
form voltage measurements. When measuring DC voltage from
a mixed signal in DC measurement mode, ensure that the Filter
( ) is enabled.
U1271A U1272A
DC

U1271A/U1272A Handheld Digital Multimeter
Performing Measurements and Tests
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1Press for more than 1 second to enter the multimeter’s
setup menu.
2Press or until is shown on the
secondary display.
3Press or to enable the Filter.
Refer to the table below for the respective firmware ver-
sions.
4Press to save your changes.
5Press and hold until the multimeter restarts and returns
to normal operation. Turn the multimeter to DC Voltage
mode to verify that the LPF symbol is turned on.
LPF during AC measurements:
•Passing the measured signal through a LPF help blocks
unwanted voltages such as electronic noise.
•Use the LPF function to improve measurement on compos-
ite sine waves that are typically generated by inverters and
variable frequency motor drives.
Version 2.00 Version 2.04 or newer
on dC
CAUTIONCAUTION
To avoid possible electric shock or personal injury, enable
the Filter ( ) to verify the presence of hazardous DC
voltages. Displayed DC voltages can be influenced by high
frequency AC components and must be filtered to assure
an accurate reading.
Press while performing AC
voltage measurements to pass the
measured signal through a low pass
filter.
Setup
Peak
MaxMin
Auto
Range
Exit
Dual
Setup
Hz%ms
Log
Setup
Shift
View
Esc