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HOLD button
The HOLD function allows the meter to "freeze" a measurement for later reference.
1.
Press the HOLD button to “freeze” the reading on the indicator. The “HOLD” message will be
appear in the display.
2.
Press the HOLD button again to return to normal operation.
BACKLIGHT button
1.
Press the BACKLIGHT button to switch on the display light.
2.
Press BACKLIGHT button again to exit the light mode.
MAX/MIN button
The MAX/MIN function allows the meter to capture the highest or lowest measurement for later
reference.
1. Press the MAX/MIN button to begin measurement. The indicator “MAX” or MIN will appear in the
display.
2. If the “MAX MIN” messages are flashing, the instrument is in MAX/MIN mode but not recording,
press the MAX/MIN button to select a mode.
3. To return to normal AUTO measurement mode, hold down the MAX/MIN button for 2 seconds.
Peak Hold button
The Peak Hold function captures the peak AC or DC voltage or current. The meter can capture
negative or positive peaks as fast as 1 millisecond in duration.
Turn the function switch to the A or V position.
1.
Use the
MODE
button to select AC or DC.
2.
Allow time for the display to stabilize.
3.
Press and Hold the
PEAK
button until “
CAL
” appears in the display. This procedure will zero the
range selected.
4.
Press the
PEAK
button,
Pmax
will display.
5.
The display will update each time a higher positive peak occurs.
6.
Press the
PEAK
button again,
Pmin
will display. The display will now update and indicate the
lowest negative peak.
7.
To return to normal operation, press and hold the
PEAK
button until the
Pmin
or
Pmax
indicator
switches off.
Note
: If the Function switch position is changed after a calibration the Peak Hold calibration must
be repeated for the new function selected.
