
UNI-T UT281E+ Flexible AC Current Clamp Meter
Overview
The UT281E+ uses a flexible coil instead of a rigid jaw, so it wraps around large or awkward conductors — busbars, cable bundles, tight gear — to measure AC current up to 9.99 kA. It's rated CAT III 1000 V / CAT IV 600 V and True-RMS, with inrush-current capture for motor and transformer start-up.
A dual display shows two values at once, voltage and resistance round out the electrical set, and 999 result sets store on-board. The 1000 mm flexible coil and AA-battery power keep it practical for utility and industrial feeder work. It's backed by UNI-T's nearly 40 years of test-meter manufacturing.
Key Features
- Flexible 1000 mm coil for large and awkward conductors
- AC current up to 9.99 kA (10 Hz–1000 Hz)
- True-RMS measurement
- Inrush-current capture for motor and transformer start-up
- AC/DC voltage to 1000 V; resistance to 60 MΩ; continuity
- Dual display; 999-set data storage
- CAT III 1000 V / CAT IV 600 V; AA battery power
UT281E+ Details
Flexible-Coil Current Measurement
A flexible coil wraps around conductors a rigid clamp can't reach — large busbars, cable bundles, and crowded switchgear — and measures AC current up to 9.99 kA, opening up high-current work in tight or oversized installations.
Inrush Capture & True-RMS
Inrush-current capture records the surge when motors and transformers start, and True-RMS sensing keeps AC accurate on distorted waveforms across the 10 Hz–1000 Hz measurement band.
Working Set & Storage
A dual display shows two readings at once, AC/DC voltage to 1000 V and resistance round out the electrical measurements, and 999 result sets store on-board for later review.
Compare the UT281 Series
| UT281E+ | UT281F | |
|---|---|---|
| Max AC current | 9.99 kA | 10 kA |
| Inrush current | Yes | — |
| Power measurement | — | Active / apparent / reactive, PF, phase |
| Connectivity | — | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Data storage | 999 sets | 1050 sets |
| Jaw opening | 1000 mm | 1100 mm |
Applications
High-current feeder and busbar measurement; motor and transformer start-up (inrush) testing; utility and industrial maintenance on large or awkward conductors; and switchgear work where a flexible coil reaches what a clamp cannot.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why a flexible coil instead of a clamp jaw?
A flexible coil wraps around large busbars, cable bundles, and conductors in tight gear that a rigid jaw can't fit around.
How much current can it measure?
AC current up to 9.99 kA.
How does it compare to the UT281F?
The UT281E+ measures current with inrush capture; the UT281F adds active/apparent/reactive power, power factor, and Bluetooth.
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.
| DC Voltage In | 1000 V |
| AC Voltage In | 1000 V |
| AC Current In | 9.99 kA |
| AC Current Frequency | 10 Hz to 1000 Hz |
| Frequency Range | 10 Hz to 30 kHz |
| Max Resistance | 60 MΩ |
| Inrush Current | Yes |
| True RMS | Yes |
| Continuity | Yes |
| Dual Display | Yes |
| Data Communication | N/A |
| Data Storage | 999 sets |
| CAT Rating | CAT III 1000 V , CAT IV 600 V |
| Jaw Opening | 1000 mm |
| Display Type | Dual LCD |
| Battery | 3× AA |
| Frequency Response | 45 Hz to 500 Hz |
Data Sheets and Manuals
Software / Firmware Downloads
- Not currently available. Contact us with questions.
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