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Data Hold
To freeze the LCD reading, press the
HOLD
button. While data
hold is active, the
HOLD
icon appears on the LCD. Press the
HOLD
button again to return to normal operation.
DC ZERO (Relative)
The
DC ZERO
is a relative feature and can be used in any
function.
1. Press
the
DC ZERO
button to zero the display. “
ZERO
” will
appear in the display. The displayed reading is now the actual
value less the stored “zero” value.
2. Press
the
DC ZERO
button to view the stored value. “
ZERO
”
will flash in the display.
3. To exit this mode, press and Hold the
ZERO
button until
“
ZERO
” is no longer in the display.
Peak Hold
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.
1. Turn the function switch to the A or V position.
2. Use
the
MODE
button to select AC or DC.
3.
Allow time for the display to stabilize.
4. Press and Hold the
PEAK
button until “
CAL
” appears in the
display. This procedure will zero the range selected.
5. Press
the
PEAK
button,
Pmax
will display.
6. The display will update each time a higher positive peak
occurs.
7. Press
the
PEAK
button again,
Pmin
will display. The display
will now update and indicate the lowest negative peak.
8. To return to normal operation, press and hold the
PEAK
button until the
Pmin
or
Pmax
indicator switches off.
Note
: If the Function position is changed after calibration the Peak
Hold calibration must be repeated for the new function selected.