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Using the Meter
Display Hold
During measurement, press / to hold the current
reading on the display. Press again to release the hold.
Manual Mode
• The default range in voltage and resistance modes is
auto. To switch to manual range, press “
RAN
” and
the display switches to manual mode. Each press of the
button increases the range and returns to the lowest
range when pressed in the highest range.
• Hold “
RAN
” to switch back to auto-range.
Note:
In current mode, manual is only mode available.In
frequency and capacitance modes, only auto-range is
available.
Switching Between Functions
•
When the meter is in voltage mode, press “
FUNC
” to
switch between DC and AC voltage.
•
When the meter is in resistance/continuity/capacitance/
diode mode, press “FUNC” to switch between them.
•
When the meter is in temperature mode, press “
FUNC
”
to switch between Fahrenheit and Celsius units.
Backlight and worklight
• Hold to turn on the display backlight; the backlight
will stay on for 15 seconds before it automatically turns
off.
• To turn off the backlight manually, hold again.
• When the meter is in current mode, turning on the
backlight will also activate the worklight, making it easier
to use the clamp in dark areas.
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Note:
• The meter uses an LED for a backlight; even though the
backlight is set to turn off after 15 seconds, use only when
necessary to conserve battery life.
Auto Power Off
• If the meter is not used for 15 minutes, the meter will turn
itself off to conserve battery life.
• To turn the meter back on after auto off, press “
FUNC
”.
• To disable auto power off, hold “
FUNC
” while turning the
meter on.
Measurement Preparation
• Make sure that when measuring current, the current
being measured does not exceed the maximum rated
current. This can cause overheating and damage the
meter.
• When measuring in manual range and the value to be
measured is unknown, start in the highest range and
adjust the range as needed.
• Make sure to turn the rotary switch to the proper position
before connecting the leads to a circuit.
• When connecting to a circuit, connect the black lead
(COM jack) first before connecting the red lead (INPUT
jack). Remove the leads in the opposite order when
finished.
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