Warning

III. Technical Specifications

● Never open the Tester’s casing during test, for hazardous voltage may 3.1 Measurement Range and Accuracy:
be present inside. If any fault happens, please have the Tester serviced (Temperature: (23±5) ℃; Humidity: 45% ~ 75%RH); Altitude: ≤2000m)
by professional personnel. Accuracy: ± (2% of reading + b digits)
● If the Tester works abnormally(e.g. incomplete display, unexpected value,
UT583
damaged casing, noise during test indication), please send it to professional
staff for repair before using the Tester. Operating Rated Trip Accuracy
Function Voltage(AC) Current(I△n) Trip Time
Trip Current Trip Time
● Do not use the Tester if the operator’s hands are wet.
*1/2 (10/20/30/100/300/500)mA 10%~0%
*1 (10/20/30/100/300/500)mA (0~1000)mS
Caution 230V (Error
*2 scope: 10%) (10/20/30/100/300)mA 0%~+10%
● For the sake of your safety, use only the certified test leads supplied by *5 Frequency: (10/20/30/100)mA (0~300)mS
50Hz (0.6%+4)
our company, prohibit replacing by any other test leads during test. (RAMP increment:
● Do not expose the Tester to any sunshine, extreme temperature/humid AUTO (10/20/30/100/
Step size is 10%)
I n varies from 20% -10%~+10%
-ity environments. RAMP test 300/500)mA to 110% 300*10mS
(Testing period scope
● Clean the Tester with soft dampened cloth or mild detergent. Do not use is from 0 to 300mS.)

any abrasives or corrosives.

● Dry the Tester before storing it if it is wet. Function Range Resolution Accuracy Input protection Note
Ac voltage (60~400)V 1V (5%+2)V 500VAC/700VDC Input impedance
is about 9.9 M
Meanings of related symbol marks for the instrument:
UT585
Danger, Warning, Caution Double or Reinforced Insulated Operating Rated Trip Accuracy
Function Voltage(AC) Trip Time
Current(I△n)
I. Safety Information Trip Current Trip Time
Conforms to European Union standards *1/2 (10/20/30/100/300/500)mA Error scope: -10%~0%
In order to operate the Tester properly, please read the manual carefully (10/20/30/100/300/500)mA (0~1000)mS
*1
before use. This manual includes safety information related to use of the Tester. 230V (Error Error scope:
*2 scope: 10%) (10/20/30/100/300)mA
To ensure your own safety and safe use of the instrument, strictly follow these 0%~+10%
II. Product Features *5 Frequency: (10/20/30/100/200)mA (0~300)mS
safety instructions during the operation. 50Hz Step at 10%;
(0.6%+4)
● Adopts intelligent micro-controller chip to maintain high accuracy, high from 20%~110%
AUTO (10/20/30/100/ of Rated Current, Error scope:
Caution: reliability and stability. RAMP test 300/500)mA 300ms *10ms -10%~+10%
1. Please read and understand the manual before using the Tester. ● Wiring Check: (Test Time Range:
0~300ms)
2. Keep the manual well for future reference.
3. Use the Tester in a procedure as specified in the manual. LCD Indication Connection Status
L-N&L-PE flash abnormal power supply or no Function Range Resolution Accuracy Input protection Note
4. Please make sure you have already read and understood the all safety
Dc voltage ( 60~ 400)V Input
instructions. supply to tested circuits 1V (5%+2)V 500VAC/700VDC impedance
is about
5. Strictly follow the safety instructions mentioned below, or it may cause L-PE&N-PE flash, L-N doesn’t flash the tested terminals are badly or Ac voltage (60~400)V 1V 9.9M
personal injury or damage to the Tester. not earthed.
6. The Tester must be operated by properly trained and qualified technical L-N&N-PE flash, L-PE doesn’t flash neutral terminal is open Caution:
staff and done under conditions specified in the manual. L-N,L-PE and N-PE flash wrong wiring to tested terminals, 1. Frequency response is 50Hz for UT583/585 AC voltage test.
7. UNI-T will not be liable for equipment damage or other loss caused by 2. Testing value is only for reference if AC/DC voltage is less than 60V.
improper use or violation against safe operation rules in the manual. the Tester will prohibit the tests regarding the above status, except reverse
connection between earth and neutral terminals, 3.2 Test Functions
Safety symbol of has 3 meanings in the manual. Please pay attention ●Phase Angle Selection: The tests can be performed at positive 0 or
to operation when reading the manual. negative 180 phase angle. *1/2-------------------------------Non-trip test, check RCD sensitivity
●Test Locked: The Tester will automatically carry out the tests once the *1--------------------------------- Measure trip time
Danger: Specifies conditions and actions that most likely pose *2--------------------------------- Measure fast trip time at I△n×2 trip current
test leads are connected to the tested terminals (UT585 Only)
severe or fatal harm to the user. *5--------------------------------- Measure fast trip time at I△n×5 trip current
●Auto Ramp: Measure trip current and trip time simultaneously.
Warning: Specifies conditions and actions that may pose severe AUTO RAMP test------------ Measure trip current
●Overload Indication: Display “＞300ms” or “＞1000ms” when trip time
or fatal harm to the user; exceeds Max. test time. 3.3 Application Standards:
Caution: Specifies conditions and actions that may cause minor ● Data Hold: The readings will be frozen when the test finishes. IEC 61010-2 CATIII 300V; Pollution level: 2
injury or damage to the Tester ●1A Large-Current Trip Test(UT585 Only) IEC 61557-1, 5
●Overheat Check: When internal components inside the Tester is IEC 61326-1
Danger overheated, LCD will display , and the Tester will automatically IEC 61326-2-2
● This Tester is only applicable for single-phase 230V(±10%)/50Hz prohibit the tests. After it is cooled down, displays and the tests can
restart. 3.4 Operating Voltage
mains supply.
●Backlight: Press LIGHT ( ) button to turn on/off the backlight. 230VAC 10%)/50Hz
● Do not touch any exposed conductor during test.
● You can touch tested conductor only under a totally safe conditions ●Low Battery Indication: When battery voltage is＜7V, shows,
please replace the battery timely. 3.5 Operating Environment
during test.
●Auto Power Off: The Tester will automatically power off after ten minutes' Temperature: 0 ~40
● Remove the test leads immediately from the power supply after test.
idling. To disable the function, press and hold 0 / 180 button while Relative humidity: 80%RH
●Do not keep test leads connected onto the power for a long time. Altitude: 2000m
turning on the instrument.
●Fused Protection 3.6 Storage Conditions
Temperature: -20 ~60
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Relative humidity: 75%RH LCD Indication Connection Status

3.7 Outline Dimension L-N&L-PE flash abnormal power supply or no supply
210mmx175mmx90mm to tested circuits
3.8 Instrument Weight L-PE&N-PE flash, L-N doesn’t flash the tested terminals are badly or not
About 1,000g earthed.
3.9 Accessories: L-N&N-PE flash, L-PE doesn’t flash neutral terminal is open
Test Lead (1.5m) -------------------------1pc L-N, L-PE and N-PE flash wrong wiring to tested terminals,
Manual--------------------------------------1pc the Tester will prohibit the tests regarding the above status, please check
Gallus/Tool Case----------------------------1set the wiring and correct the connection before restart the tests.
IV. Tester Description and Main Accessory (4) Press I△n Up or DOWN button to adjust the trip current (I△n) the same
(See Figure 1,2&3) as the rated trip current marked on RCD.
Default value: I△n 30mA 0
(5) Test
5.1 Set the rotary switch to test parameters Figure 4
●Non-Tripping ×1/2: Max. trip time up to 1000ms
●Tripping ×1: Max. trip time up to 1000ms
●Fast Tripping ×2: Max. trip time up to 1000ms
●Fast Tripping ×5: Max. trip time up to 300ms
●AUTO RAMP Test: 20%~110% of rated trip current(I△n), Max. trip time up A. The Tester’s casing or components are damaged;
to 300ms. B. The LCD displays abnormally;
5.2 Press TEST button C. Unexpected data shows even under normal use;
●Non-Tripping ×1/2-----The RCD should not trip. D. The buttons don’t function normally or properly;
●Tripping ×1: ---------The RCD should trip. E. Noise occurs during test.
●Fast Tripping ×2:-------- The RCD should trip.
●Fast Tripping ×5:---------- The RCD should trip.
Figure 1 ●AUTO Ramp Test: --------The RCD should trip, and trip time and trip current
are displayed simultaneously.
5.3 Press 0 /180 button to set the phase angle and repeat Step 5.1 to
Red(Live)
determine the fastest trip time.
Green(Earth)
Blue(Neutral)
5.4 Press to change the phase angle and repeat Step 5.1 ** END **
5.5 When the tests finish, disconnect the test lead from the tested circuit
immediately. Manual content is subject to changes without notice.
Danger :Do not touch any exposed earthing metal or conductor during
the operation
(6)Test locked: To enable the test locked function, press and hold TEST
Figure 2 button while turning on the Tester. Then connect the test lead to tested
Figure 3
terminals, the tests can be automatically performed (for UT585 Only)
(7) Backlight: when testing on dimly lighted sites, press LIGHT ( ) to turn
LCD display TEST key
on /off the backlight.
PHASE (0 /180 ) key Function selection switch
(8) Auto Power Off: To disable the function, press and hold 0 / 180
Current setup (UP/DOWN) key Input Terminals
button while turning on the Tester, LCD will show “APO OFF” icon; the Tester
LIGHT key Test Lead usually defaults at APO ON status(no pressing 0 / 180 button).

V. RCD Test
(1)Test Lead Connections VI. Maintenance and Repair
Connect three connectors of the test lead respectively to three input terminals 6.1 Replacing the Battery
of the Tester: Red—L, Green—E, Blue—N, then connect another terminal of Please replace the batteries as shown in Figure4(Battery Specifications:
the test lead to tested circuit (230V/50Hz power socket). 1.5V AA, Alkaline LR6)
(2)Voltage Test Warning:
Set the rotary switch to V position, The tester now can measure the voltage ●To avoid measurement error or cause electric shock or personal injury,
between L and N terminals, which should fall within 207V-253V, if not, please please change the battery timely as soon as low battery indicator
check if the wiring is correct before proceeding into next step. Besides, DC shows.
voltage test is available in Model UT585, when DC voltage test is needed ●Set the rotary switch to OFF position and remove the test leads from input
during other measurements, connect test leads into L and N input terminals terminals before replacing the battery.
to begin the test. 6.2 Cleaning the Casing: Clean the casing with soft cloth; Do not use any
(3)Wiring Check alcoholic or solvent which may corrode the LCD display; Please keep the
Turn the rotary switch to RCD ranges and check the wiring status indicated Tester from any moisture.
on LCD. 6.3 Repair
Please contact our after-sale service center or agent if following phenomena
happen: