P/N:110401111426X

UT121A

V V NCV LIVE

True RMS
CAT III 600V

LIVE

UT121A/UT121B
Smart Digital Multimeter
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Contents

I. Overview ---------------------------------------------------- 3

II. Features ---------------------------------------------------- 3

III. Accessories ------------------------------------------------ 3

IV. Safety Information --------------------------------------- 4

V. Electrical Symbols --------------------------------------- 5

VI. General Specifications --------------------------------- 5

VII. External Structure --------------------------------------- 6

VIII. Button Descriptions -------------------------------------7

IX. Operating Instructions ---------------------------------- 8

X. Technical Specifications ------------------------------ 12

XI. Maintenance --------------------------------------------- 16

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I. Overview IV. Safety Information

UT121A/UT121B is a pocket-sized smart multimeter, it can identify functions and ranges Note the “Warning labels and sentences”. A Warning identifies conditions and procedures
automatically according to the input signal, reducing operating difficulty effectively and that are dangerous to the user and that can cause damage to the Product or the
improve work efficiency. The EBTN display screen (UT121B) allows user to obtain clear equipment under test.
readings at maximum angle. This multimeter conforms to safety standards and is set The product is designed in accordance with EN61010-1/61010-2-030/61010-2-033,
with all-featured overload protection, ensuring users to perform safe operation in Electromagnetic Radiation EN61326-1 Standard, and conforms to Double Insulation,
CAT III 600V locations. Designed with special appearance and function configurations, Overvoltage CAT III 600V and Pollution Class 2. Failure to follow operating instructions
UT121A/UT121B is a suitable measurement tool for entry-level and residential users. can impair the protection provided by the product.

1. Check the product and test leads before use. Pay attention to any damage or abnormal
II. Features situation. Please stop use if test lead and casing insulation are damaged, or the LCD
1. Stylish appearance, ultrathin design, large display screen. displays nothing, or the product cannot work normally.
2. Entering automatic signal recognition interface when powered on, i.e., resistance, 2. It is forbidden to use without rear cover or battery cover set in place. Otherwise it may
AC/DC voltage, continuity and other functions. cause electric shock.
3. Displaying ambient temperature in auxiliary display screen when turned on. 3. Keep fingers behind the finger guard and never make contact with exposed wire,
4. NCV detection of electromagnetic field strength and circuit continuity. connector, input terminal not in use, or circuit being measured during measurement.
5. Recognizing live wire fast with indication sound and frequency display under LIVE 4. Set the functional switch to correct position before measurement. It is forbidden to
mode. switch over during measurement to avoid product damage.
6. Protection against false detection, withstanding 600V (3.6kVA) impact at most, set 5. Do not exert AC/DC voltage over 600V between terminal and grounding to prevent
with overvoltage indication. electric shock and product damage.
7. Large capacitance (60mF) measurement function (UT121B). 6. Use caution when working with voltages over 60V DC or 30Vrms AC.
8. 10MHZ frequency and temperature measurement functions (UT121B). 7. Do not measure voltage or current over allowed value. Before measuring on-line
9. Designed with large EBTN LCD and smart ADC at 3 times per second (UT121B). resistance, diode or continuity, please disconnect all powers in the measured circuit,
and discharge all capacitors completely, otherwise it can cause inaccurate measurement
result.
III. Accessories
8. When the symbol “ ” appears on the LCD, please replace the battery in time to
If any item in the package is missing or damaged, please contact your supplier immediately.
ensure measurement accuracy. Remove the battery if the product is not used for a
User manual ---------------------------------------------------- 1 pc long time.
Test lead --------------------------------------------------------- 1 pair 9. Do not alter the internal wiring to avoid product damage and safety hazard.
Carrying bag ---------------------------------------------------- 1 pc 10. Do not keep or use the product in environments with high temperature, high humidity,
Type-K temperature probe ---------------------------------- 1 pc (UT121B) strong electromagnetic field, or inflammable and explosive environments.
11. Please wipe the casing with wet cloth and cleaning agent, do not use abrasives or
solvents, so as to prevent casing corrosion and avoid product damage and safety
hazard.

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V. Electrical Symbols VII. External Structure (Figure 1)

1. LCD display screen (Display measurement data and function symbols)
Symbol Description Symbol Description 2. Power on/off
High voltage Alternating voltage or current 3. Switch between NCV and LIVE functions
4. Data hold and flashlight
Grounding Direct voltage or current
5. Backlight (UT121A)
Double insulation Warning 6. Switch functions (UT121B)
7. “VΩ” terminal
8. “COM” terminal

VI. General Specifications

Display count: 6199 UT121A UT121B

Polarity indication: Auto

Overload indication: “OL” or “-OL”
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Low battery indication: The symbol “ ” appears to indicate low voltage and battery
replacement.
Power supply: AAA 1.5V battery (2 pcs) 3 5 6
Auto power off: The product powers off automatically after 15 minutes of inactivity.
Disable this function if needed. 2 4
Dimension: 143mm*74mm*17mm
V V NCV LIVE V V

Weight: About 142g (including battery) True RMS

NCV LIVE

CAT III 600V

True RMS
Altitude: 2000m CAT III 600V
CF

Operating temperature and humidity: LIVE LIVE

0°C~30°C (≤80%RH)
30°C~40°C (≤75%RH) 8 7
40°C~50°C (≤45%RH)
Figure 1
Storage temperature and humidity: -20°C~+60°C (≤80%RH)
EMC: Under radio frequency field of 1V/m, overall accuracy = Specified accuracy + 5%
of range. Under radio frequency field over 1V/m, there is no specified specification.

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VIII. Button Descriptions

IX. Operating Instructions
1. “ ” button (UT121A)
a) Long press this button for about ≥2 seconds to turn on the product, long press again 1. AC/DC Voltage Measurement
to turn it off. 1) Connect red test lead with “VΩ” terminal, and black with “COM” terminal.
b) When powered on, “Auto” appears on the LCD, and the product enters automatic 2) Set the functional switch to AC/DC voltage range or smart range, and connect the test
measurement state in which it can identify voltage, resistance and continuity signals leads with power supply or load to be measured in parallel.
automatically. 3) Read the testing result from main display. The auxiliary display shows ambient
temperature in DC voltage range and frequency in AC voltage range.
2. “ ” button (UT121B)
a) Long press this button for about ≥2 seconds to turn on the product, long press again Warning:
to turn it off. Do not input voltage over AC 600V. It is possible to measure higher voltage, but it may
b) When powered on, “Auto” appears on the LCD, and the product enters automatic cause damage to the product.
measurement state in which it can identify voltage, resistance and continuity signals Pay special attention to avoid electric shock when measuring high voltage.
automatically. If the measured voltage is ≥30V, the LCD shows warning symbol “ ”. If the measured
c) Short press this button in ON state to switch backlight brightness. The brightness level is voltage is ≥AC 600V, the product sounds a warning and the symbol “ ” flashes.
weak by default when powered on, short press this button to switch to level-2 brightness).
2. Resistance Measurement
1) Connect red test lead with “VΩ” terminal, and black with “COM” terminal.
3. NCV/LIVE button “ ”
2) Set the functional switch to “Ω” or smart range, and connect the test leads with the
a) Press this button under any function state to enter NCV measurement mode.
b) Press this button in electric field detection mode to switch between NCV and LIVE. resistor to be measured in parallel.
c) Long press this button for ≥2 seconds to return automatic measurement state. 3) Read the test result from the LCD, the auxiliary display shows ambient temperature.
Warning:
4. SEL/AUTO button “ ” (UT121B)
If the measured resistor is open or the resistance exceed the maximum range, “OL”
a) When powered on, “Auto” appears on the LCD, and the product enters automatic
appears on the LCD.
measurement state in which it can identify voltage, resistance and continuity signals
automatically. Before measuring on-line resistance, switch off all powers in the measured circuit and
b) Short press this button to enter manual selection mode, click continuously to return to discharge all capacitors completely, so as to ensure accurate measurement.
automatic measurement state. Do not input voltage over DC/AC 30V to avoid personal injury.
c) Long press this button in temperature testing state for ≥2 seconds to switch between
°F and °C. 3. Continuity Detection
d) Long press this button ≥2 seconds to return to automatic measurement state. 1) Connect red test lead with “VΩ” terminal, and black with “COM” terminal.
2) User can set the product to Auto smart identification state. To enter manual mode
5. Backlight button “ ” (UT121A)
(UT121B), set SEL/AUTO function switch to “ ” and connect the test leads with both
a) Short press this button to turn on/off the backlight, the backlight turns off automatically
ends of the load of measured circuit. If the resistance between both measured ends
after it is ON for 30 seconds.
b) Long press this button for about ≥2 seconds to enter constant ON mode. is less than 30Ω, the circuit is conductive and the buzzer makes sound continuously;
the buzzer keeps silent if the resistance is ≥50Ω.
6. HOLD/LIGHT button “ ”
a) Short press HOLD to hold the recent testing data, the LCD shows the symbol “H” Warning:
when pressed. Before detecting on-line resistance, switch of f all powers in the measured circuit and
b) Long press HOLD for ≥2 seconds to turn on/off the flashlight. The flashlight turns off discharge all capacitors completely, so as to ensure accurate measurement.
automatically after it is ON for 3 minutes. Do not input voltage over DC/AC 30V to avoid personal injury.
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4. Diode Measurement (UT121B) 7. Temperature Measurement

1) Detecting ambient temperature automatically
1) Connect red test lead with “VΩ” terminal, and black with “COM” terminal. The polarity
The product is designed with automatic detection of ambient temperature (Shown in
of red test lead is “+”, and black is “-”.
auxiliary display). The accuracy is for reference only (Please restart the product and
2) Set the functional switch to “ ”, read from the LCD the appropriate forward voltage
refresh the recent temperature when performing measurement in different environments).
of PN junction of measured diode. The normal voltage of silicon PN junction is about
2) Detecting HVAC temperature (UT121B)
500~800mV generally. The auxiliary display shows ambient temperature.
“----” appears under open circuit, the auxiliary display shows ambient temperature.
3) Read the test result from the LCD.
Connect type-K temperature sensor to perform temperature (°C/°F) measurement
Warning:
(°F = °C*1.8+32 ). Connect positive end of thermocouple with “VΩ” terminal, and
If the measured diode is open or the polarity is reversed, “OL” appears on the LCD.
negative of that with “COM” terminal.
Before measuring on-line diode, switch off all powers in the measured circuit and
discharge all capacitors completely, so as to ensure accurate measurement.
Warning:
Do not input voltage over DC/AC 30V to avoid personal injury.
The equipped type-K (NiCr-NiSi) thermocouple is only applicable to measurement of
temperature below 230°C/446°F.
5. Capacitance Measurement (UT121B)
1) Connect red test lead with “VΩ” terminal, and black with “COM” terminal.
2) Set the function to “ ”, connect the test leads with both ends of measured capacitor
8. Non-Contact AC Voltage Detection (NCV) (Figure 2)
1) Press NCV/LIVE button to switch to “NCV” range, without test leads connected.
in parallel, read the test result from the LCD, the auxiliary display shows ambient
2) Electric field detection: When the front end of the product gets close to the measured
temperature.
object, the main display shows “---1”, “----2” or “---3” as the detected strength changes,
the buzzer makes sound, and “EF” flashes on the auxiliary display , at the same time,
Warning:
the analog bar graph (3 segments) appears accordingly.
If the measured capacitor is shorted or the capacitance exceeds the maximum range,
3) If there is no electric field detected, the main display shows “EF” and the auxiliary
“OL” appears on the LCD.
shows room temperature.
It takes some time to stabilize the reading for measurement of capacitance over 400μF.
To ensure measurement accuracy, please discharge the capacitor completely before
Warning:
measurement, especially for capacitor with high voltage.
Please make sure that the NCV sensing UT121A

end gets close to the measured electric field,

6. Frequency Measurement (UT121B)
otherwise the measurement sensitivity can
1) Connect red test lead with “VΩ” terminal, and black with “COM” terminal.
be affected.
2) Set the function to “HZ”, connect the test leads with both ends of measured object in
If the voltage of measured electric field is
parallel, read the test result from the LCD.
≥100V AC, please observe if the conductor
of measured electric field is insulated
Warning:
Do not input voltage over DC 60V or AC 30V to avoid product damage and personal
injury.

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9. LIVE Detection (Figure 3) 10. Other Functions

Auto power off: The product powers off automatically after 15 minutes of inactivity. In
The red test lead connects with “V” terminal, and then makes contact with MAINS outlet
auto-off state, long press “ ” to restart the product.
or bare wire to identify live or neutral wire.
To disable auto power off function, please hold down “ ” and “NCV” (UT121A)/“ ”
1) The main display shows “----” if there is no live wire detected.
and “SEL” (UT121B) at the same time in OFF state and then power on the product. To
2) The main display shows “----” if neutral wire is detected.
enable the function, please turn off the product and then restart it.
3) If MAINS “live wire” is detected, the main display shows “LIVE”, and the sound changes
Buzzer: If any enabled button is pressed, the buzzer makes beep sound once (about
depending upon the detected strength to indicate the strength of the voltage of live wire.
0.25s). When measuring voltage, continuity, diode, NCB, and LIVE, the buzzer also
4) Room temperature (Celsius) changes to “50Hz or 60Hz” in auxiliary display.
makes beep sound to indicate high voltage, overrange, conductive, identification,
electric field, etc.
Warning:
Low voltage detection: Battery voltage is detected when the product works, the low
To avoid “COM” terminal from interfering electric field, please remove the black test
battery symbol “ ” appears on the LCD if the voltage is less than about 2.5V.
lead from “COM” terminal.
For concentrated high voltage electricity, the accuracy of identifying “live wire” may be
unstable, thus, please judge based on the display and the sound frequency.
X. Technical Specifications
Accuracy: ± (a% of reading + b digits), one-year calibration period
Ambient temperature and humidity: 23°C±5°C; ≤80%RH
Temperature coefficient: The range to ensure accuracy is 18°C~28°C, the fluctuation
UT121A
range of ambient temperature keeps within ±1°C. If the temperature is <18°C or >28°C,
the additional error of temperature coefficient is “0.1 × (Specified accuracy)/°C”.

(1) DC Voltage

Range Resolution Accuracy Overload Protection

6.000V 0.001V
V V NCV LIVE
60.00V 0.01V ±(0.7%+3)
True RMS
CAT III 600V 600Vrms
600.0V 0.1V
LIVE

1000V (UT121B) 1V ±(1.2%+3)

Input impedance: ≥10MΩ

Minimum identifiable voltage: 0.6V
Range to ensure accuracy: 5%~100% of range (in manual mode)
Figure 3

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(2) AC Voltage Range to ensure accuracy: 5%~100% of range

6000Ω (UT121A): Measured value = Displayed value – Value of shorted test lead
Range Resolution Accuracy Overload Protection 600.0Ω (UT121B): Measured value = Displayed value – Value of shorted test lead
6.000V 0.001V Open circuit voltage: About 0.5V
60.00V 0.01V ±(1.0%+3) If ambient temperature deviates from 23±5°C and the humidity is greater than 60%,
600Vrms it may cause large error for high resistance measurement (60MΩ).
600.0V 0.1V
750V (UT121B) 1V ±(1.5%+3) (5) Diode (UT121B)

Input impedance: ≥10MΩ Range Resolution Accuracy Overload

Minimum identifiable voltage: 0.6V Protection
Frequency response: 45~400Hz (Display true RMS value) Open circuit voltage is about 2.9V,
Range to ensure accuracy: 5%~100% of range (in manual mode) forward voltage drop of PN junction
Add error for AC crest factor of non-sinusoidal wave: 3.000V 0.001V can be measured. The normal voltage 600Vrms
of silicone PN junction is about
a) Add 3% if crest factor is 1~2 0.5V~0.8V or 1.2V around.
b) Add 5% if crest factor is 2~2.5
c) Add 7% if crest factor is 2.5~3 (6) Frequency (UT121B)

Range Resolution Accuracy Overload Protection

(3) Continuity ±(0.1%+3)
10Hz~10MHz 0.01Hz~0.01MHz 600Vrms
Range Overload
Resolution Accuracy Sensitivity measurement:
UT121A UT121B Protection
≤100kHz: 400mVrms ≤ Input amplitude ≤ 20Vrms
≤30Ω: Buzzer sounds >100kHz~1MHz: 600mVrms ≤ Input amplitude ≤ 20Vrms
≥50Ω: Buzzer keeps silent >1MHz~10MHz: 1Vrms ≤ Input amplitude ≤ 20Vrms
6000Ω 600.0Ω 1Ω/0.1Ω 600Vrms
Open circuit voltage: (7) Capacitance (UT121B)
About 2.0V
Range Resolution Accuracy Overload Protection
(4) Resistance 60.00nF 0.01nF
Range 600.0nF 0.1nF
Accuracy Overload
Resolution
UT121A UT121B Protection 6.000uF 0.001uF
±(4.0%+5)
6000Ω 600.0Ω 1Ω/0.1Ω ±(1.0%+5) 60.00uF 0.01uF 600Vrms
6.000kΩ 0.001kΩ 600.0uF 0.1uF
60.00kΩ 60.00kΩ 0.01kΩ ±(1.0%+5)/±(0.8%+5)
600Vrms 6.000mF 0.001mF
600.0kΩ 600.0kΩ 0.1kΩ
60.00mF 0.01mF ±(10%+5)
6.000MΩ 6.000MΩ 0.001MΩ
±(2.0%+3)/±(2.0%+5)
10.00MΩ 60.00MΩ 0.01MΩ Range to ensure accuracy: 5%~100% of range
Note: Under open circuit state, the least significant digit may be ≤10, which shall be
subtracted from the reading.
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(8) Temperature (UT121B) XI. Maintenance (Figure 4)

Range Accuracy Warning: Please remove the test leads before opening the bottom cover.
Resolution Overload Protection
1. When the product is not in use, please power it off to save energy.
-40°C~40°C ±3
2. General maintenance
41°C~500°C 1°C ±(1.0%+3)
a. The product must be maintained or serviced by qualified professional repair personnel
501°C~1000°C ±(2.0%+3) or designated repair department.
600Vrms
-40°F~104°F ±6 b. Clean the casing with dry cloth periodically, do not use cleaning agent containing
105°F~932°F 1°F ±(2.0%+4) abrasive or solvent.
3. Battery replacement (Figure 4)
933°F~1832°F ±(2.5%+4)
The product is powered by 2 pieces of AAA 1.5V batteries, please install or replace the
battery according to the steps below:
(9) NCV
a. Power off the product and remove the test leads from the input terminal.
Range Accuracy b. Loosen the screw, take off the battery cover, remove the battery, and then install new
1) If there is no electric field detected, the main battery according to correct polarity.
display shows “EF” and the auxiliary display c. Rejoin the battery cover and tighten the screw.
shows ambient temperature.
2) When detecting conductor with voltage over 48V,
the main display shows “---1”, “----2” or “---3” as
the detected strength changes, the buzzer makes Screw
NCV
sound, and “EF” flashes on the auxiliary display, at
Battery cover
the same time, the analog bar graph (3 segments)
appears accordingly.
AAA battery
Note: The testing result may be affected by different
types of outlet design or different insulation thickness
of MAINS electric wire.

(10) LIVE Function

Range Live wire detection Accuracy
Figure 4
1) The main display shows “----”
if there is no live wire detected.
2) The main display shows “----”
Trigger voltage of if neutral wire is detected.
outlet or bare wire: 3) If MAINS “live wire” is detected,
LIVE
≥70Vac the main display shows “LIVE”
(50Hz/60Hz) and the buzzer makes sound.
4) Room temperature (Celsius)
changes to “50Hz or
60Hz” in auxiliary display.
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