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The Keysight U1280 Series handheld digital multimeter (DMM) is a true RMS multimeter which provides an accurate and reliable measurement. You will enjoy 60,000-count display resolution and 0.025% basic DCV accuracy for troubleshooting electronic circuits.
| Key Features |
| Complete tasks in harsh environments with dust and water resistance (IP67-certified) and durability to withstand drops up to 10 feet |
| Protect yourself from live wires with Vsense non-contact voltage detection |
| Perform seamless continuity tests with visual and audio alerts |
| Use the meter to generate square wave for pulse width modulation (PWM) signal and as a frequency counter |
| Troubleshoot variable frequency drive (VFD) more accurately with the built-in low pass filter |
| Achieve lower cost of ownership with up to 800 hours of battery life and a 2-year calibration interval |
| Specifications | |
| U1280 Series Handheld Digital Multimeters | |
| Series Overview | |
| Model | Description |
| U1281A | 4 ½-Digit Handheld Digital Multimeter Included: Test leads (red and black) Infrared (IR)-to-USB cable AA batteries (4x) Quick Start Guide Certificate of Calibration |
| U1282A | 4 ½-Digit Handheld Digital Multimeter Included: Test leads (red and black) Infrared (IR)-to-USB cable AA batteries (4x) Quick Start Guide Certificate of Calibration |
| Optional Accessories | |
| U1117A | Infrared(IR)-to-Bluetooth Adapter Enable Bluetooth connection to Keysight handheld digital multimeters Up to 100-meter operating rage |
| U1115A | Remote Logging Display Displays up to 4 Keysight handheld digital multimeters measurements 60,000 points interval logging Extended measurement distance of up to 100-meter |
| U5404A | Remote Switch Probe for U1280 Series Measure and save measurement with a single touch of button |
| U1594A | Hard Carrying Case Hard carrying case with two compartments for U1280 Series handheld digital multimeters. |
| U1595A | Rugged Carrying Case High quality, water and dust proof carrying case designed to store up to two handheld and accessories |
| U1583B | AC Current Clamp Dual range 40 A and 400 A BNC-to-banana plug adapter provided for use with handheld digital multimeters |
| U1161A | Extended Test Lead Kit Includes two test leads (red and black), two test probes, medium sized alligator clips and 4-mm banana plugs. Test leads: CAT III 1000 V, CAT IV 600 V, 15 A Test probe (4-mm tips): CAT III 1000 V, CAT IV 600 V, 15 A Medium-sized alligator clips: CAT III 1000 V, CAT IV 600 V, 15 A 4-mm banana plugs: CAT II 600 V, 10 A |
| U1168B | Standard Test Lead Kit Includes two test leads (red and black), 4-mm test probes, alligator clips, fine-tip test probes, SMT grabbers and mini grabber (black) Test leads: CAT III 1000 V, CAT IV 600 V, 15 A Test probe (19-mm tips): CAT II 1000 V, 15 A Test probe (4-mm tips): CAT III 1000 V, CAT IV 600 V, 15 A (highly recommended for CAT IV environment) Alligator clips: CAT III 1000 V, CAT IV 600 V, 15 A Fine-tip test p[robes: CAT II 300 V, 3 A SMT grabber: CAT II 300 V, 3 A Mini grabber: CAT II 300 V, 3 A |
| U1180A | Temperature Sensors and Probes Includes thermocouple adapter, thermocouple bead J-type and thermocouple bead Ktype. T/C adapter J/K type T/C bead J-type: –20 to 200 °C T/C bead K-type: –20 to 200 °C |
| U1181A | Immersion Temperature Probe Type K T/C for use in oil and other liquids Measurement range: –50 to 700 °C Includes adapter U1184A for connection to DMM |
| U1182A | Industrial Surface Temperature Probe Type K T/C for use on still surfaces Measurement range: –50 to 400 °C Includes adapter U1184A for connection to DMM |
| U1183A | Air Temperature Probe Type K T/C for use in air and non-caustic gas Measurement range: –50 to 800 °C Includes adapter U1184A for connection to DMM |
| U1184A | Temperature Probe Adapter Mini-connector-to-banana-plug adapter for use with DMM |
| U1185A | Thermocouple (J-type) and Temperature Probe Adapter T/C adapter J/K type T/C bead J-type: –20 to 200 °C |
| U1186A | Thermocouple (K-type) and Temperature Probe Adapter T/C adapter J/K type T/C bead J-type: –20 to 200 °C |







