FLIR CM83, User Manual

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5 Operation
Figure 5.2 Mode icons (AC voltage measurements): Peak mode and Silent
mode are enabled
The navigation buttons are used to select a mode icon and to enable/disable a
mode:
• Use the and navigation buttons to navigate to a mode icon. The cur-
rently selected icon will flash.
• Press the button to enable/disable the selected (flashing) mode.
5.6.3.2 Peak mode
In Peak mode, the meter captures and displays the positive and negative peak
values, and updates only when a higher/lower value is registered. Peak mode is
available when measuring AC current or voltage in Manual select mode.
1. Use the navigation buttons to select and enable Peak mode.
2. Press the button to toggle between the display of Peak Max and Peak
Min.
• In Peak Max mode, the indicator is displayed.
• In Peak Min mode, the indicator is displayed.
3. Press and hold the button for 2 seconds to disable Peak mode.
5.6.3.3 In-rush current mode
In In-rush current mode, the meter displays the highest current reading in the first
100 ms after the trigger point (current detection threshold, see Figure 5.3). The
current detection threshold is 1.00 A for the 100.00 A range and 10.0 A for the
1000.0 A range. In-rush current mode is available when measuring AC current in
Manual select mode.
1. Connect the meter to the unpowered circuit under test.
2. Set the function switch to the position.
3. Use the navigation buttons to select and enable In-rush current mode.
4. Turn on the power to the circuit under test
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