FLIR DM93, User Manual

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5 Operation
Note
Before operating the device, you must read, understand, and follow all in-
structions, dangers, warnings, cautions, and notes.
Note
When the meter is not in use, the function switch should be set to the
position.
Note
When connecting the probe leads to the device under test, connect the nega-
tive lead before connecting the positive lead. When removing the probe
leads, remove the positive lead before removing the negative lead.
5.1 Powering the meter
1. Set the function switch to any position to switch on the meter.
2. If the battery indicator shows that the battery voltage is low or if the me-
ter does not power on, replace the battery. See section 6.2 Battery replace-
ment , page 24.
5.1.1 Auto power off
The meter enters sleep mode after a programmable number of minutes of inactiv-
ity, see section 5.11.10
Setup mode , page 21.
The meter beeps three times 20 seconds before powering off. Press any button
or turn the function switch to prevent the meter from powering off. The auto power
off time-out is then reset.
5.2 Auto/Manual select mode
In Auto select mode, the meter attempts to automatically select the proper oper-
ating mode based on the input signal:
• If the function switch is set to the , , , or position, the meter at-
tempts to determine if the AC, DC, or AC+DC mode should be used.
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