Amprobe AC71B, User Manual, Page: 8 / 96

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Making Measurements
Measurement Functions
• AC and DC Volts See Figure -5-
• Resistance See Figure -6-
• Continuity & Diode See Figure -7-
• AC Current See Figure -8-
•
Additional Features
Auto Power Off See Figures -- and -3-
The meter will automatically shut itself off after approximately 0
minutes after power is turned on, or no activity has occurred with
the meter. The meter will not beep when it turns off. Press the
ON/OFF button to reactivate the meter.
Auto Backlight See Figure -4-
The backlight illuminates the entire display for easy measurement
viewing in dark work environments. The backlight activates
automatically in low ambient light conditions.
Data Hold See Figure -9-
The Data Hold function allows the meter to capture and display a
measurement reading. When the reading has stabilized, press the
HOLD
button and the reading will be locked on the display. The
data hold function is not available if ‘OL k
Ω
’ or no input signal is
displayed.
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WARNING
Hazardous voltages present at test leads may not be
displayed when in HOLD mode.
Data Hold Beep Guard
The beeper will sound continuously and the backlight will flash if:
. The meter senses the signal of a different function.
. The measured signal is 50 counts greater than the HOLD display
(5 AAC, 5 VAC, 5 VDC, 50
Ω
).
Auto Hold
The Auto Hold feature freezes the displayed ACA reading when
stable.