{"product_id":"ut256-60a-trms-fork-clamp-meter","title":"UT256 60A TRMS Fork Clamp Meter","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n.ut-cat{color:#333;font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;line-height:1.5;}\n.ut-cat h4{color:#1a1a1a;font-size:1.15em;margin:1.5em 0 .5em;padding-bottom:.25em;border-bottom:2px solid #ccc;}\n.ut-cat h2{color:#1a1a1a;font-size:1.25em;margin:1.2em 0 .4em;}\n.ut-cat h3{color:#222;font-size:1.05em;margin:1em 0 .3em;}\n.ut-cat p{margin:.6em 0;}\n.ut-cat ul{margin:.5em 0;padding-left:1.4em;}.ut-cat li{margin:.25em 0;}\n.ut-cat img{max-width:100%;height:auto;}\n.ut-cat table{border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;margin:.5em 0;}\n.ut-cat th,.ut-cat td{border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;text-align:left;vertical-align:top;}\n.ut-cat td strong{color:#222;}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ut-cat\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eOverview\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe UT256 is a True-RMS fork (open-jaw) clamp meter for tight spaces. The 15 mm open fork slips onto a conductor from the side — no need to thread a closed jaw around it — to measure AC and DC current up to 60 A. It's rated CAT III 600 V and True-RMS, so readings stay accurate on distorted waveforms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNon-contact voltage detection, relative and zero modes, a backlit display, and a 1 m drop rating make it a quick, one-handed tool for crowded panels and junction boxes. It's backed by UNI-T's nearly 40 years of test-meter manufacturing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOpen fork jaw (15 mm) for current access in tight spaces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAC and DC current up to 60 A, ±(2%+5)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrue-RMS measurement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNon-contact voltage (NCV) detection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRelative and zero modes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBacklit display; auto power-off (~30 min)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCAT III 600 V; 1 m drop protection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eUT256 Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOpen-Fork Current Access\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 15 mm open fork measures current without closing a jaw around the conductor, so you can take a reading on a wire in a crowded panel or junction box with one hand — where a conventional clamp won't fit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAC and DC to 60 A\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe UT256 reads both AC and DC current to 60 A at ±(2%+5), with True-RMS sensing that keeps AC accurate on the distorted waveforms common around electronic loads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQuick-Work Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNon-contact voltage detection flags live conductors, a zero mode nulls DC offset, and relative mode references a reading — the basics for fast field checks. A backlit display and auto power-off round it out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eApplications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCurrent checks in crowded panels and junction boxes; HVAC and appliance service; quick troubleshooting where a closed clamp won't fit; and general electrical maintenance needing AC and DC current.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is a fork clamp meter?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstead of a closed jaw, it has an open fork that slips onto a conductor from the side — useful in tight spaces where a full clamp won't fit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it measure DC current?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — both AC and DC current up to 60 A.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it True-RMS?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, so AC readings stay accurate on distorted waveforms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDC Current\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60 A, ±(2% + 5)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAC Current\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60 A, ±(2% + 5)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDisplay Count\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e600\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTrue RMS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNCV\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFork Opening\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelative Mode\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eZero Mode\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBacklight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuto Power Off\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e≈30 min\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrop Protection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSafety Rating\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCAT III 600 V\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eDocumentation\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/uni-tdocuments\/Meter%20Datasheets\/UT256_Datasheet.pdf\"\u003eUT256 Datasheet\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/uni-tdocuments\/Meter%20User%20Manuals\/UT256_User_Manual.pdf\"\u003eUT256 User Manual\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Uni-Trend US","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46595284762785,"sku":"180200100160X","price":45.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0735\/5649\/2449\/files\/UNI-T_UT256_1_sq.jpg?v=1782259434","url":"https:\/\/aaashopus.com\/products\/ut256-60a-trms-fork-clamp-meter","provider":"SHOPSHOPSHOP","version":"1.0","type":"link"}