Chauvin Arnoux C.A 6536, User Manual

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1.5. TERMINAL BLOCK
The terminal block has one + terminal and one - terminal that can be used to connect the remote control probe (optional accessory).
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1.6. FUNCTIONS OF THE INSTRUMENT
The C.A 6536 megohmmeter is a portable measuring instrument with digital display. It is powered by batteries.
C.A 6536
Test voltages for insulation measurements
from 10 V to 100 V in
1-V steps
Continuity measurement 
Resistance measurement
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Programmable alarms
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In continuity testing, the instrument is protected against external voltages without a fuse.
1.7. FUNCTION KEYS
In general, the keys have a first function, marked on the key, obtained by a short press, and a second function, marked under
the key, obtained by a long press.
Key Function
The TIMER key is used to select the and functions.
The key is used to switch the display unit backlighting on and off.
HOLD
The HOLD key is used to freeze, then unfreeze, the display of the measurement.
SET-UP The SET-UP key is used to access the parameters and information of the instrument.
0 The 0 key is used to apply compensation for the resistance of the measurement leads in continuity testing.
The ALARM key is used to activate or deactivate the alarms.
 et  The  and  keys serve:
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to modify the display and to program the durations of insulation measurements,
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to choose the continuity test current,
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and to program the alarm thresholds.
∆
Rel The
∆
Rel key is used to display the measurement from which a stored reference measurement is subtracted.