Uni-Trend 2013 Catalogue - Page 1
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author: Wytnucls
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: November 15, 2012, 12:44:09 pm
content: I was in Shanghai this morning and went quickly over to Uni-T's international sales offices in Pudong, to drop off my 71B meter, which shows incorrect readings in Peak Hold (1/2 the correct value).Very friendly staff showed me around the place, their in-house engineer started troubleshooting my meter right away, but it probably will have to go back to the factory. ( I'd love to see their faces, when they come face to face with my SIBA HRC fuses in there!)I couldn't stay very long, having a plane to catch a little later, but had an interesting chat nonetheless.I found out that the 71 range sells pretty well, just as the 61 range does. Also that Europe is a very small market for them and they concentrate most of their marketing efforts in the Middle East, Australia, Africa, India and the Far-East.Furthermore, the worst kept secret in the industry, is that Uni-T is the OEM for the Fluke meters made in China.Just before I left, I was given the 2013 catalogue for most of the gear being made by the company.Some new kit is on the way and I'll try to highlight the best that is to come.Some new DSOs, including portable ones, new multimeters and function generators.UNI-TREND office in Shanghai (11th floor):

author: Wytnucls
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: November 15, 2012, 12:51:27 pm
content: Here is the new Function Generator, the specs will follow later:2 channels, 250M Samples/s, 60MHz, Resolution 1uHz, Vertical res 14bits, Max arb memory 1 Mpts.4.3" 64K color TFT display1mVpp to 10Vpp (50 Ohms) 2mVpp to 20Vpp (1MOhms)AM FM PM ASK FSK PWM Sweep BurstUSB LAN3.2 Kgs

author: Wytnucls
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: November 15, 2012, 12:58:51 pm
content: Here is the new line of Digital Storage Oscilloscopes:2 channels, 600/800 MHz and 1GHz bandwitdh. 128 Mpts memory depth.8.4" 64K color TFT display.

author: Wytnucls
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: November 15, 2012, 01:04:21 pm
content: Here is a new range of portable DSOs:

author: jarvis
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: November 15, 2012, 01:05:35 pm
content: Any LCR meter product ?

author: Marvin
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: November 15, 2012, 01:06:14 pm
content: Is UNI-T UT612 in there too? It seems to pop up on LCR meter thread, but no information about it on Google.

author: Wytnucls
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: November 15, 2012, 01:08:53 pm
content: Quote from: Marvin on November 15, 2012, 01:06:14 pmYes, patience, it's coming, including the new UT611.

author: Wytnucls
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: November 15, 2012, 01:11:56 pm
content: Here is a new line of True RMS meters (139 series):

author: Wytnucls
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: November 15, 2012, 01:19:22 pm
content: Here is the UT612 and the new 611 LCR meters:

author: Wytnucls
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: November 15, 2012, 01:23:54 pm
content: There is also an interesting Micro-Ohm meter UT620A:

author: Wytnucls
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: November 15, 2012, 01:39:09 pm
content: Another remarkable development, is that the UT61-E has been discontinued!Haha...sorry, just kidding. Had to get you back for dissing the 71.In fact, it's still going very strong and it looks like the whole UT61 range comes with an independent certification now: The German TUV GS (Geprufte Sicherheit), whatever that means...http://www.tuv.com/en/corporate/about_us_1/expertise_services/expertise_services.htmlWell, that's about it. Lots more in there of course (111 pages), so let me know if there is something else you'd like to know about and I'll fill you in with more pictures.

author: T4P
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: November 15, 2012, 02:29:04 pm
content: Actually the UT612 has been out on the markets for some time now but only in the chinese market.But i don't like it, they didn't provide a kelvin clip like mastech does

author: Lightages
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: November 15, 2012, 03:11:23 pm
content: They need to stop expanding their meter range, it has too many already, and improve the quality control and safety design of the existing range. Or they need to drop the whole scattered and fragmented range of meters and make a coherent range of meters from new with their good ideas mixed with the improved safety and reliability.

author: Wytnucls
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: November 15, 2012, 03:17:23 pm
content: I also think the range is much too cluttered with very basic meters, but in India for instance, there is a lot of pressure on price, so they have to keep a wide offering, to please everybody in all markets.

author: grenert
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: November 15, 2012, 03:36:46 pm
content: Quote from: Wytnucls on November 15, 2012, 12:44:09 pmWhat is the basis for this statement? Nothing in Uni-T's line bears any resemblance to anything from Fluke. I find this hard to believe. Perhaps they are trying to take credit for Fluke meters made in the same factory as theirs.

author: Wytnucls
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: November 15, 2012, 04:36:22 pm
content: Quote from: Lightages on November 15, 2012, 03:11:23 pmI counted 41 different multimeters in the catalogue.

author: glicos
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: November 15, 2012, 04:43:55 pm
content: Hope you can scan and convert the 2013 catalog and share it with the eevbloggers....

author: Wytnucls
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: November 15, 2012, 04:50:59 pm
content: The PDF file should be on Uni-T's site pretty soon now.

author: T4P
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: November 15, 2012, 06:01:04 pm
content: I opened up the UNI-T brochure and i had a laugh ...Be accurate, Be Uni-Trend!Sure ... I see what they did there but 600/800MHz sounds serious from a company like UNI-T i mean any company who dares to make a 600/800MHz scope is pretty serious and UNI-T is not one of themI hope they do get serious and really bring out a new UT61E that really needs improvement ... Like normal min/max and peak together as well as a backlight, well they do make one it's called the UT71A but that is garbageI think roughly about next year i'm getting a UT81C (note: the C model! Rare but it's 80MS with a 16MHz rated input bandwidth and i can get it for 200$ ... well.)

author: Bored@Work
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: November 15, 2012, 09:28:15 pm
content: Quote from: Wytnucls on November 15, 2012, 12:44:09 pmTheir sales figures are probably skewed. All the grey imports into Europe or America via places like Deal Extreme, Goodluckbuy or eBay show up on their sales figures as going to China. Maybe even the meters rebranded as Voltcraft show up on their sales figures as a sale in Asia, since Voltcraft buys via a local subsidiary. Anyhow, I have never seen any attempt at all of Uni-T marketing in Europe. I don't remember any advertising or trade show presenceQuote from: Wytnucls on November 15, 2012, 01:39:09 pmBut for which version? And I don't mean the A ... E models only, but for which of all the PCB variants, and which parts are mounted or left off.

author: Soertier
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: November 16, 2012, 07:43:47 am
content: Quote from: Bored@Work on November 15, 2012, 09:28:15 pmI would agree that their sale figures are skewed. There are many Chinese online stores (Ebay ones included) that pour with these Uni-T devices all over Europe.

author: rr100
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: November 17, 2012, 04:36:07 pm
content: I would like a cheap logger (preferably one that isn't bashed in every other thread like the UT7* line).

author: Wytnucls
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: November 17, 2012, 06:15:59 pm
content: If you want cheap internal memory logging (9999 data max), the Uni-T 71 range is the only choice.If you can live with RS232 logging only, there are plenty of meters capable of external logging out there.The CEM logger tries to emulate the Fluke 287, but AFAIK, it's not exactly cheap.Extech makes one too (EX542), similar to the 71D, but it is expensive at $300.00 (Double the price of the 71D).http://www.extech.com/instruments/product.asp?catid=48&prodid=530Brymen has the BM525, but it's only 10,000 count and probably expensive too:This one might do it for you: DM620, at $130.00http://www.circuitspecialists.com/dm620.html

author: robrenz
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: November 18, 2012, 03:20:36 am
content: Quote from: Wytnucls on November 15, 2012, 01:23:54 pm0.25%+25 digits? very sad even for an inexpensive meter. That is 0.5% of reading errpr for a 0.1 Ohm and25.25% of reading error at 0.001 Ohm.

author: T4P
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: November 18, 2012, 05:04:32 am
content: Sadly the DM620 is a hunk of crap. Not even chinese sellers dare to sell itQuote from: robrenz on November 18, 2012, 03:20:36 amBut i believe it's the first handheld micro ohm meter ... Metrix has got a portable one but it's not exactly handheld ...

author: rr100
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: November 18, 2012, 06:04:16 am
content: Quote from: Wytnucls on November 17, 2012, 06:15:59 pmThat's in fact very good, at least spec-wise vs price !Pity the shipping is $96.11-$147.47...Speaking of UT ... why don't they have logging in things like UT81B (at least I can't find it in the specs)?

author: T4P
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: November 18, 2012, 06:56:30 am
content: 10 screens and setups but not DMM datalogging

author: Wytnucls
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: November 18, 2012, 10:46:04 am
content: Quote from: robrenz on November 18, 2012, 03:20:36 amIs there really a requirement to measure down to 0.001 Ohm in the field? Anything more precise would possibly make it too bulky and expensive. I suspect this instrument will be used mostly to measure cable lengths on an industrial site.

author: robrenz
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: November 18, 2012, 06:07:31 pm
content: Quote from: Wytnucls on November 18, 2012, 10:46:04 am#10 solid wire is roughly 1 Ohm per 1000 feet that would be .001 ohm per foot.#4 solid wire is roughly 0.25 Ohm per 1000 feet that would be .00025 ohm per foot.Contact resistance measurement can easily be only a few hundred µohm.If this thing is only 100 to 200 dollars then I agree I am being to critical.

author: grenert
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: November 18, 2012, 11:12:16 pm
content: Quote from: Wytnucls on November 18, 2012, 10:46:04 amRegardless of whether that is a requirement in the field, I think that if they claim it can do something, then it should really be able to do it. You'd probably do better putting together one of these:http://www.aeroelectric.com/articles/LowOhmsAdapter_3.pdf

author: Monkeh
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: November 19, 2012, 12:35:29 am
content: Quote from: robrenz on November 18, 2012, 06:07:31 pmWho works in feet anyway?

author: Wytnucls
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: November 28, 2012, 09:14:03 am
content: I just want to let people know, that I received an e-mail from UNI-T international sales office in Shanghai, to let me know that my UT71B multimeter has been repaired and is ready for collection.It has been 2 weeks since I dropped it off at the company's Shanghai's office. Pretty good turn-around, I think, considering it had to go back to the factory in Dongguan City.I'll let you know later if it was repaired properly. (Peak Hold was indicating half the real value)If you buy your Uni-T meter from WELC in Hong Kong, you get a local three year warranty and they have a repair facility in Sham Shui Po.

author: grenert
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: November 29, 2012, 02:58:41 am
content: Please take some pictures if you decide to open it up when you get it back. It would be interesting to see if it was really repaired and if so, how good a job they did. In the United States, I'm sure they'd take the meter back and destroy it, or sell to some company that re-sells returned merchandise. It's just not worth paying someone here to fix anything any more unless it's really expensive (hundreds of $$ or more) or irreplaceable. We have become a throw-away society

author: Mechatrommer
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: November 29, 2012, 08:30:30 am
content: Quote from: T4P on November 15, 2012, 06:01:04 pmsince you mentioned that. do/did you own it? or ever have used it?

author: Wytnucls
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: December 07, 2012, 05:20:22 am
content: Here is a report back on the Uni-T repair of my 71B:The meter was returned with a few scuff marks on the plastic LCD window, but these were easily polished off with a bit of toothpaste and some elbow grease.I was able to test the meter correct readings of Peak Hold, while in the UNI-T office, with one of their own function generators.I was informed that the meter was also recalibrated at the factory.I opened the meter and noticed that the precision resistors metal shield had been taken off and then resoldered for better access to the PCB, where two previously unpopulated footprints where now filled with new capacitors.I notice that on most REV4 boards I have seen online, these unmarked footprints are left unpopulated. On the REV6 boards, these footprints don't even exist anymore.So anyway, I'm very happy with the repair, my 1000V HRC fuses and battery connector modifications were left untouched and the meter now reads amps correctly, as before, I had thrown it out of calibration, with the addition of the big HRC fuse.Here are the before and after pictures:(Repair on the bottom left of the last picture)

author: T4P
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: December 07, 2012, 10:19:12 am
content: Quote from: Mechatrommer on November 29, 2012, 08:30:30 amI borrowed one and then returned in a week, it's the UT71E specifically

author: SeanB
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: December 07, 2012, 03:23:03 pm
content: Those between R38 and C36. Looks like they are PCB trim capacitors, where you connect sections to increase the capacitance of the unit.

author: Mechatrommer
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: December 07, 2012, 04:48:47 pm
content: Quote from: Wytnucls on December 07, 2012, 05:20:22 amthanks for the image. they also turned the blue trimpot. it was at 5 o'clock, now its either 2 or 8 o'clock.

author: Wytnucls
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: December 07, 2012, 04:57:42 pm
content: Well spotted. They did calibrate the unit. The blue trimpot (VR2) is used for DCV calibration. It now reads virtually the same as my 71D.61E 71D 71B4.006 4.006 4.0046.010 6.009 6.0088.000 8.000 7.99910.002 10.002 10.00212.007 12.006 12.00714.003 14.003 14.003

author: jabramo
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: December 07, 2012, 05:36:24 pm
content: Is there a typo for the UT612 LCR meter? It beats the UT611 in every respect except for inductance... The 611 can go as low as 600uH but the lowest the 612 is 20mH do they mean uH? Just doesn't seem consistent with the rest of the data sheet.Anyways any hint at pricing for UT139 meters?

author: Wytnucls
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: December 07, 2012, 06:10:09 pm
content: I haven't been able to play with any of them yet. The 611 will only be released in 2013, I was told.The LCR meters are quite different from each other. The 612 should still be the better meter with its higher 20,000 count and USB data logging, but is let down by a screen which is difficult to read, I believe.The 611 compensates by having internal logging (1000 readings) and what looks like a much better screen, albeit without a backlight!Typos are possible and everything in the catalogue should be taken with a pinch of salt.Again, the UT139 will only be released in 2013, but I would be surprised if it costs more than the 61E.

author: T4P
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: December 07, 2012, 06:28:42 pm
content: Frankly the UT139C it looks like a rehash of the UT61D, it does! But it's got low-pass filtering ... But it too seem to have a ability to read a clamp meter's output, not that they have anything right now that will support the function(probably)Checked the clamp meters yet?

author: StubbornGreek
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: December 07, 2012, 07:25:44 pm
content: Quote from: grenert on November 18, 2012, 11:12:16 pmI think I like it - would be nice when away from a bench meter... Have you used one of these? If so, your thoughts?Also, any specs on that Arb Gen or Scope yet?

author: jarvis
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: December 08, 2012, 12:40:40 am
content: Quote from: jabramo on December 07, 2012, 05:36:24 pmActually, UT612 should be 20uH min. range for inductance mode.

author: Wytnucls
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: December 08, 2012, 04:36:16 pm
content: Here are the three new clamp meters, of which two are compatible with the new UT139C mutimeter:

author: grenert
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: December 08, 2012, 11:15:12 pm
content: Quote from: StubbornGreek on December 07, 2012, 07:25:44 pmYes, I've built and used one of those adapters. To avoid too much off-topic stuff in this thread, I will start a new thread for it. In short, it is a great little design, easy to make work well.

author: jarvis
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: December 09, 2012, 03:41:11 am
content: Quote from: Wytnucls on December 08, 2012, 04:36:16 pmDO you have the specification of UT139 ?

author: Wytnucls
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: December 09, 2012, 04:46:47 am
content: Specs on post #8

author: jarvis
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: December 09, 2012, 11:26:27 am
content: Quote from: Wytnucls on December 09, 2012, 04:46:47 amThanks for your post.45 - 400Hz or 1kHz bandwidth for True RMS meter ? Hmm....

author: Wytnucls
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: December 09, 2012, 04:32:14 pm
content: Yes, it is rather lame. More evidence that these meters will be priced quite low.If you need True RMS for high frequency signals, the only choice amongst UNI-T meters is either the 61E which goes up to 10kHz, or even better, the 71 series, going up to 100kHz.

author: Wytnucls
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: December 10, 2012, 04:30:49 pm
content: Quote from: SeanB on December 07, 2012, 03:23:03 pmI think you're right Sean, but are you sure trim caps can be inserted on a single layer board?

author: SeanB
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: December 10, 2012, 07:07:22 pm
content: No way is that a single layer board, could be 2 sided, or even 3 or more, but likely 2 sided, where the pads add around 5pf in 0.5pf increments.

author: Wytnucls
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: December 11, 2012, 03:55:43 am
content: Sorry, I meant to say: with no internal layers.It is a double sided board and indeed, there is a corresponding pad on the other side, connected to the ADC.It is labelled on the diagram as C39 PCB and straddles the four 2.5 MOhms precision resistors.The circuit diagram doesn't say what the value should be though.Good info, thanks Sean.

author: Wytnucls
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: December 21, 2012, 05:36:13 am
content: Having watched Dave's latest video, I thought some people might be interested to find out about the new thermal imagers available from UNI-T in 2013:UTi 80, 100, 160A, 160B and 160CI don't have a price list, unfortunately, but it looks like some of them are available on eBay already:http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_trksid=p5197.m570.l1313&_nkw=thermal+imager+uni-t&_sacat=0&_from=R40

author: T4P
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: December 26, 2012, 06:15:22 am
content: I have the 2012 catalogue with me, they already had 160A and 160B and well one of them costs 4000SGD ...

author: gszo123
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: December 26, 2012, 11:00:02 pm
content: Where do you download their catalogue?Onhttp://www.uni-trend.commost recent version is from 2009...

author: Wytnucls
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: December 27, 2012, 05:16:14 am
content: Yes, it is pathetic, the site hasn't been updated in ages.Only hard copies of the new catalogues are available and even then, they are quite scarce.Also, they are a few mistakes amongst some of the listed features. So, don't base your buying decision solely on catalogue information.

author: Wytnucls
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 08, 2013, 11:31:48 am
content: Quote from: Wytnucls on November 15, 2012, 01:11:56 pmI am in Shanghai at the moment and paid a visit to the UNI-T offices to have a look at some of the latest gear.Unfortunately, my host was rather busy with overseas buyers, so I had little time to assess the equipment she was kind enough to show me.I had a cursory look at the new DMM UT139C. My first impression is positive. It is a well built compact unit with a removable rubber holster and a large backlit screen. It could easily rival the UT61 series, if the maximum count of 6000 is not a liability.Specifications on post #7I also had a quick look at the new UT611 LCR meter, which is externally identical to the UT612, with a few features changed.Specifications on post #8

author: Wytnucls
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 08, 2013, 11:42:33 am
content: I also had a glance at the new entry level oscilloscope in the CEX range. 50MHz and 100MHz basic scopes with simple operating software. The 7" TFT screen is rather impressive (800x480) and the units felt compact and solidly built. One can hear the fan, but the noise level seemed acceptable.Sample rate is 1 GS/s for both units, with 25kpts of memory depth and an acquisition rate of 2000 waveforms per second.The rotary encoders felt really sturdy and smooth, compared to my Rigol DS1052E.I didn't see any way to control the sin(x)/x interpolation in the menus. On the other hand, there are half a dozen steps in the waveform persistence level between off and infinity.I don't have an exact figure, but both instruments should sell for less than 300USD in China.

author: Hydrawerk
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 08, 2013, 02:06:54 pm
content: Quote from: Wytnucls on May 08, 2013, 11:31:48 amI hope that there is a better location of the fuse than in UT-70B.https://plus.google.com/photos/104378593109746079667/albums/5601653285735890657

author: tinhead
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 08, 2013, 05:27:02 pm
content: Quote from: Wytnucls on November 15, 2012, 12:58:51 pmafaik 30k Yuan, so 5k USD for 1GHz model. That's seems to be really good price.

author: Hydrawerk
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 08, 2013, 05:46:41 pm
content: Quote from: Wytnucls on May 08, 2013, 11:42:33 amNoSinglebutton again? Come on, even the obsolete Tektronix TDS1000 has it.

author: Wytnucls
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 09, 2013, 01:08:47 am
content: These scopes are built to a price. Where else can you find a 100MHz scope with a 7" screen for 200 Euros?http://www.chem17.com/Product/detail/13017156.html

author: Lightages
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: May 09, 2013, 03:07:36 am
content: Do you see anything that resembles this in the catalog?http://www.conrad.com/ce/en/product/124609/VOLTCRAFT-VC880TRMS-digital-multimeter-with-test-leads-VC800-Series-40-000-counts-CAT-IV-600V-CAT-III-1000V

author: Wytnucls
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 09, 2013, 03:31:52 am
content: No, those are only available from Conrad. They are probably manufactured and assembled in China by UNI-T, but the specifications and design are set by Conrad engineers for their Voltcraft brand.

author: Lightages
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: May 09, 2013, 03:38:27 am
content: I emailed Conrad to inquire about that model, and have received no reply in two weeks maybe. I am sure they will sell a lot with that initiative. I was hoping to see if this is the real deal or just another Uni-T with the false promise of real input protection.

author: Hydrawerk
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 09, 2013, 01:30:34 pm
content: Quote from: Wytnucls on May 09, 2013, 01:08:47 amI think that buttons are the cheap part of a scope... While ADCs still remain the most expensive pars, especially when they are true single chip 1GS/s

author: Wytnucls
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 09, 2013, 03:19:27 pm
content: A 'Single' capture button is not essential. The feature is still available in software. I think the lack of a secondary push function on the encoders would irritate me a lot more.

author: Wytnucls
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 16, 2013, 04:13:36 pm
content: It looks like UNI-T has a new 1GHz Spectrum Analyzer on their books now: UTS2010It seems to fit in just at the bottom of the Rigol range.The Rigol 1.5GHz DSA815 sells for $1295, so this one should be substantially cheaper.They also make a 3GHz unit (UTS3030).

author: Fay
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: May 29, 2013, 09:07:58 am
content: poor unit quality....

author: Wytnucls
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: June 23, 2014, 10:48:08 am
content: Uni-T has released a few new interesting meters like the 60,000 count UT181A and the mA clamp UT211B.The site has been revamped, but the English version isn't completed yet.http://www.uni-trend.com.cn/index.htmlhttp://www.uni-trend.com.cn/product/2014_0422_91.htmlhttp://youlide.tmall.com/

author: iloveelectronics
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: June 23, 2014, 10:55:50 am
content: Quote from: Wytnucls on June 23, 2014, 10:48:08 amI'm not sure about the UT211B (didn't pay attention) but the UT181A has been on their site for a few weeks now (and images of it appeared many months ago). As far as I know it's not actually released yet though.

author: Wytnucls
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: June 23, 2014, 11:30:14 am
content: Thanks, only heard about the 181 today.I'll try to find out from UNI-T if it is available on the market yet.The UT211B is listed at 600 RMB on the shopping site, so could be available already.Might see you in Honkers next month if you're not travelling.

author: iloveelectronics
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: June 23, 2014, 01:07:13 pm
content: Quote from: Wytnucls on June 23, 2014, 11:30:14 amThere's also the new UT171 series which, as far as I'm aware, is also not officially released yet. It's 40k count and from its model number it looks a upgrade from the UT71 series.When in July are you going to be in HK? I will be travelling the first half of the month but will be around in the second half.

author: Hydrawerk
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: June 23, 2014, 06:45:47 pm
content: Well, I do not want hand held multimeters with energy-consuming colorful display.On the other hand, I have a UT70A since 2009. It still works as new. Test probes are still OK. But it is too difficult to replace battery or even fuse.

author: Wytnucls
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: June 24, 2014, 12:01:11 pm
content: Quote from: iloveelectronics on June 23, 2014, 01:07:13 pmThe 171 series consist of three meters, the UT171C being the one with the most features: Same as the 71D plus OLED screen, 60,000 count, Li Ion battery charging system, square wave generator, LoZ, low pass filter, optional BT module and a clock reference.HK on the last day of July.

author: torr032
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: June 24, 2014, 02:36:21 pm
content: More pics here and seems they are already available for bulk ordering:http://b2b.hc360.com/supplyself/223772672.html

author: iloveelectronics
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: July 28, 2014, 10:46:53 am
content: I just received a brand spanking new UT181A from my Uni-T supplier and I must say that I'm VERY impressed! More details and photos to follow (probably in a separate thread) when I have more time. For now I'll just say that it's the BEST Uni-T DMM I've seen to-date.

author: PedroDaGr8
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 28, 2014, 02:45:58 pm
content: Quote from: iloveelectronics on July 28, 2014, 10:46:53 amhow much did it set you back if you don't mind me asking? It looks like a very interesting meter.

author: miguelvp
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 28, 2014, 02:56:11 pm
content: Some info from their website:http://www.uni-trend.com.cn/en/product/2014_0711_586.htmlEdit: price seems to be 1800 Yuan (sorry no English web page)http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=40254610431So a little under $300

author: iloveelectronics
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: July 28, 2014, 03:17:27 pm
content: Quote from: PedroDaGr8 on July 28, 2014, 02:45:58 pmI got it at a wholesale price which I'm not sure if it's a good idea to disclose but I imagine it will retail for probably $300 or more. It is obviously targetted at the Fluke 289 in many ways but comes with all accessories and software as a complete package. If it wasn't for the lithium batteries (which makes shipping very difficult) I would be stocking up and start selling straight away

author: PedroDaGr8
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 28, 2014, 03:28:29 pm
content: Quote from: iloveelectronics on July 28, 2014, 03:17:27 pmSeems reasonable. I can't wait to see your teardown and review in particular on the input protection as this is one area that Uni-T doesn't seem to take seriously.

author: Wytnucls
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 28, 2014, 03:37:01 pm
content: Uni-T is probably complying with the latest regulations now, but we'll only know for sure, once the meters are submitted for some independent testing, like CEM has been doing lately. (1000V HRC fuses are only part of the story)

author: iloveelectronics
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: July 28, 2014, 03:44:59 pm
content: Quote from: Wytnucls on July 28, 2014, 03:37:01 pmThe UT181A now has this mark on the battery cover:http://www.intertek.com/marks/etl/, along with the following text:CONFORMS TO UL STD 61010-1 AND 61010-2-030CERTIFIED TO CSA STD C22.2 NO.61010-1 AND 61010-2-030And it does have both fuses rated at 1000V too.

author: PedroDaGr8
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 28, 2014, 04:04:11 pm
content: Quote from: iloveelectronics on July 28, 2014, 03:44:59 pmNow I am REALLY interested in a teardown. Thanks for sharing Franky. By the way I hope your vacation was enjoyable.

author: Wytnucls
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 28, 2014, 04:04:29 pm
content: Could only find the 139 and 61 DMM series in the listings of the Intertek website. maybe the others will appear later.http://etlwhidirectory.etlsemko.com/WebClients/ITS/DLP/products.nsf/4c8700f3b75987a08525777700583333/d3585e48be464e0685257be30009fe2d?OpenDocument

author: ewetho
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: February 03, 2015, 01:50:53 am
content: Quote from: jabramo on December 07, 2012, 05:36:24 pmWas Reading the manual from the Canadian site and it goes way down in uH realm. Was curious for measuring inductors for speakers. And the quoted spec would be no good for most of that. But it goes way down. Probably lost in translation somehow.Minimum for UT611 is 0.001 mH in the 6 mH range at 1 KHz where as the UT612 is 0.1 uH in the 2000 uH range at 1 KHz. So UT612 is better and has more KHz ranges as well as ranges within that.Did we see the UT81C and UT181A???