Clarke CDM95, Operation & Maintenance Instructions Manual

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OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
1. Switch on the power by turning the rotary selector. If the battery
voltage is low, the symbol will appear and the batteries should
be replaced.
2. Turn the rotary selector to the required function to be measured.
Choose the highest range when the value to be measured is unknown.
3. Connect the earth test lead before the positive test lead when
making the connection. Remove the positive test lead first when
disconnecting.
SELECTING RANGES
When the meter is turned on, it will be in the Auto Range mode for
measuring current, voltage, resistance and continuity.
1. Press the RAN button for Manual Range mode. The range will go up
one level at each press and return to the lowest level when the highest
level is reached.
2. Press the RAN button, for two or more seconds to return to the Auto
Range.
3. Press the RAN button when measuring the maximum or minimum
value, and the meter will return to the normal working condition.
SELECTING FUNCTIONS
1. Press the SEL button to switch between AC and DC voltage
measurement ranges.
2. Press the SEL button to switch between diode and continuity
measuring ranges.
HOLDING READINGS
1. Press the HOLD button to hold the readings while taking
measurements.
• The value on the display will be held.
2. Press the HOLD button again to release the function.
SELECTING MAXIMUM VALUE
1. Press the MAX button to show the maximum value measured.
2. Press the MAX button again to return to standard mode.