
UNI-T UT171B Industrial True-RMS Multimeter
Overview
Rated CAT III 1000 V / CAT IV 600 V, the UT171B is a 60,000-count True-RMS multimeter built for plant and process work. The high count resolves small changes other meters round off, True-RMS keeps AC readings accurate on the distorted waveforms around drives and switching loads, and a high-contrast EBTN display stays readable on a plant floor.
It covers DC voltage to ±(0.025%+5), AC and DC current to 10 A, resistance, capacitance, frequency to 10 MHz, and temperature to 1000 ℃, with non-contact voltage detection and storage for 9999 readings. A 7.4 V rechargeable Li-ion pack and 1 m drop rating suit daily field use. It's backed by UNI-T's nearly 40 years of test-meter manufacturing.
Key Features
- 60,000-count resolution with high-contrast EBTN display
- True-RMS AC voltage and current
- DC voltage accuracy ±(0.025%+5); AC bandwidth to 100 kHz
- AC/DC current to 10 A; resistance to 60 MΩ, capacitance to 60 mF
- Frequency to 10 MHz; temperature −40 ℃ to 1000 ℃
- Non-contact voltage (NCV) detection
- Low-impedance (LoZ) ACV mode to reject ghost voltages
- 9999-reading storage
- CAT III 1000 V / CAT IV 600 V; 1 m drop; rechargeable Li-ion
UT171B Details
60,000-Count True-RMS Measurement
The 60,000-count display resolves fine detail across the range, and True-RMS sensing keeps AC voltage and current accurate on the non-sinusoidal waveforms common around variable-frequency drives and electronic loads — where average-responding meters read low.
Industrial Accuracy & Bandwidth
DC voltage accuracy of ±(0.025%+5) and 100 kHz AC bandwidth cover precise troubleshooting and signal work, with resistance to 60 MΩ, capacitance to 60 mF, frequency to 10 MHz, and thermocouple temperature to 1000 ℃.
Safe Measurement Features
Non-contact voltage detection flags live conductors before you probe, and a low-impedance ACV mode loads out induced ghost voltages so a de-energized circuit reads as dead. The CAT III 1000 V / CAT IV 600 V rating covers distribution-level work.
Field Build
An EBTN display holds contrast at wide angles and in bright light, a 7.4 V 2000 mAh rechargeable pack runs long shifts, and a 1 m drop rating handles the knocks of plant use.
Compare the UT171 Series
| UT171B | UT171C | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | EBTN | OLED |
| Square-wave output | — | Yes |
| Non-contact voltage (NCV) | Yes | — |
Applications
Plant and process troubleshooting; motor-drive and control-panel work where True-RMS and LoZ matter; commissioning and preventive maintenance; and bench or field measurement that needs 60,000-count resolution.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 60,000-count resolution give me?
Finer reading detail than a typical 6,000-count meter — small changes that would otherwise be rounded off stay visible.
Is the UT171B True-RMS?
Yes — AC voltage and current are True-RMS, accurate on distorted waveforms around drives and electronic loads.
How does the UT171B differ from the UT171C?
The UT171B uses an EBTN display and includes NCV; the UT171C uses an OLED display and adds a square-wave output. Core measurement performance is the same.
Warranty
This product includes a standard 1-year warranty covering manufacturing defects and component failures under normal use conditions.
UNI-T stands behind every product we sell. If you experience any issues within the warranty period, our US-based support team is here to help with troubleshooting, repair, or replacement.
| Count | 60000 |
|---|---|
| CAT Rating | CAT III 1000V | CAT IV 600V |
| AC Voltage | 1000V ±(0.4%+40) |
| DC Voltage | 1000V ±(0.025%+5) |
| Frequency | 10MHz ±(0.01%+5) |
| NCV | ✓ |
| Data Logging | ✓ |
| Instrument Type | Handheld DMM |
Features
- True RMS
- Continuity
- Auto Ranging
- Auto Power Off
- Conductance
- Mis Plug Alarm
- Data Hold
- LoZ (ACV)
- Max Min
- Peak Hold
- Relative Mode
- Analog Bar Graph
- Backlight
- Bluetooth
- Low Battery Indication
- Ac Dc Combined
- Loop Read
- Vfc Vfd
- Auto Manual Range
- Continuity Buzzer
Full specifications (19)
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Max Resistance | 60MΩ ±(0.05%+2) |
| Capacitance | 60mF ±(2.5%+40) |
| Diode Test | Around 3V |
| Duty Cycle | 0.1%~99.9% |
| AC Current | 10A ±(0.75%+5) |
| DC Current | 10A ±(0.15%+2) |
| Temperature Range | 1000°C |
| Features | |
| AC Bandwidth | 100kHz |
| Admittance | ±(1%+10) |
| Input Protection | true |
| General Information | |
| Display Type | EBTN |
| Interface | USB-Device |
| Data Storage | 9999 |
| Drop Rating | 1m |
| Dimensions (W×H×D) | 206 × 95 × 55 mm |
| Weight | 384 g |
| Warranty | 1 year |
| Certifications | CE|cETLus |
| Probe Temperature Accuracy | ±(1%+30) @ -40°C~1000°C, ±(1%+30) @ -40°C~1000°C, ±(1.5%+50) @ -40°F~1832°F, ±(1.5%+50) @ -40°F~1832°F |
Data Sheets and Manuals
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